Found blue binder of vintage Pokémon cards
Description
I found a blue binder stuffed with vintage Pokémon cards this afternoon around 3:15 pm behind the Blue Lantern Café on 8th Avenue in Altoona. The binder is a scuffed plastic 3-ring, with a big Charizard sticker on the front and a handwritten label that says 'Neo Gen' on the spine. Inside, there are about 28 cards from late 1990s sets, mostly near-mint; one card has a subtle crease along the corner. There’s a small note tucked in the sleeve with the name 'Tim' scribbled in blue ink, which would really help identify the owner. If this belongs to you, I’ve left it on the bench by the Blue Lantern and would love to see it back with its rightful owner.
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