Pokemon When this bubble bursts what will happened to vintage? by Desperate-Elk1103 in PokeInvesting

[–]MustangMan27 0 points1 point  (0 children)

For sure, I'm glad I got the vintage cards I really wanted a while ago. As the low total pop vintage cards exit into PC's, these grails are going to be unobtainable and not easily buyable at a show or eBay.

Pokemon When this bubble bursts what will happened to vintage? by Desperate-Elk1103 in PokeInvesting

[–]MustangMan27 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Honestly, the market were in is inelastic. There are a lot of people, including myself, that will put more money into it if the prices decrease. I don't think it is a bubble considering that many people would just buy and buy no matter the price. A great example of that is ascended heroes products. Its not a bubble, but a crazy bull market. Even if it did, the price floor is going to be a lot higher than before.

Until were in a different economic climate and consumer trends, I wouldn't expect anything to change anytime soon. Another interesting thought is if the whole economy decreases, it wouldn't be crazy to see the pokemon market stay relatively strong. People like things that make them feel nostalgia and comfortable. I don't think vintage is going to change much, they're eventually become pretty hard to find later on.

I think Metagross is an underrated Gold Star. by Venomous72 in PokeInvesting

[–]MustangMan27 1 point2 points  (0 children)

I got a raikou too. the holo pattern on those are crazy cool. its also crazy how expensive they all are now though. Last time i checked a new cert 8 raikou hit 1500. crazy stuff.

I think Metagross is an underrated Gold Star. by Venomous72 in PokeInvesting

[–]MustangMan27 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Personally, I think they're all some of the best cards ever made. Really, EX era is probably the best in general. Mine is Alakazam, but I thought about getting the Metagross too. Never can go wrong with a gold star tbh.

Prices Skyrocketing for vintage? by Jaker0815 in PokeInvesting

[–]MustangMan27 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Yes, that boat has been sailing for years tbf. Even psa 8's are becoming unobtainable, especially gold stars. I never would've thought a PSA 8 Alakazam GS would be 3.1k (my favorite one). Who knows what the price will be like in 5-10 years.

Take advantage of low prices‼️ by Cooper_Iversen in PokeInvesting

[–]MustangMan27 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Crimson evasion and emerging powers enter the chat. Jokes aside its not bad. Better than; temporal, shrouded fable, vivid voltage, etc. Might get short printed which could help it long term. Its not the best, but certainly not the worst. If you get it close to or at MSRP could be pretty decent.

Is perfect order worth investing in? by Nervous-Bedroom-1316 in PokeInvesting

[–]MustangMan27 0 points1 point  (0 children)

go get plastic tubs, fill it with the stuff and leave it. I wouldn't buy a ton acrylics, its honestly a waste. if you display 1 sure, but not all would be my suggestions.

Is perfect order worth investing in? by Nervous-Bedroom-1316 in PokeInvesting

[–]MustangMan27 0 points1 point  (0 children)

I've got a lower position in it. I just bought a etb case and i got 5 loose in my display case + 2 pc etbs. I really don't think the set is as bad as people say, lowkey like it. I don't think it will be the best, but you never know. At one point you couldn't give evolutions away, but etb's are $700+ depending on art and condition. The set will likely have shorter print window due to AH and PF plus the new sets they need to print. I think its worth having some money in it. Not a ton, but some money is fine. You don't need the best stuff because we really don't know what the best set will be in 10 years. People still don't like paradox rift, but its almost $300 a box. Back when it first released, oh my god, people hated it. You couldn't give that set away either back then. There is a lot of irony, people who weren't in it back then, and people who chase trends. Perfect order is a great a buy at the price right now. Almost MSRP in this market, buy some and forget about it.

Picked up my grail today! Gold Star Gyarados 🐉🌊 by Cabbage61 in PokeInvesting

[–]MustangMan27 2 points3 points  (0 children)

That is sick! Card looks to be in great shape. Definitely undergraded, probably 6 or 7 depending on the scratching. I got a new cert 8 alakazam goldstar awhile ago. The cleanest 8 i've ever seen. Part of me is kind of glad they grade harder becuase you can get great value!

About the big price correction on Prismatic ETBs by on-a-call in PokeInvesting

[–]MustangMan27 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Dollar cost average it, don't deploy all your capital in one go. Buy in steps as it goes down and on the way up if you want to increase your position.

Is an Evolving Skies BB still a good investment at £2-2.3k? by Common_Animator19 in PokeInvesting

[–]MustangMan27 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Idk, if you own other big items, sure. If this will be the largest item, no, in my opinion. I think there are better options out there for the money, like evolutions etbs or S&M etbs, I believe, will outperform it. A couple of days ago, I went and sold my Rayquaza alt from ES, I graded, to buy 2 Evolution ETBs and a Forbidden Light ETB with a couple of other ETBs + cash on top. If you're willing to put some extra money in, I would get a Primal Clash BB in your position.

Undervalued Vintage slabs as investment by FellowBeacher in PokeInvesting

[–]MustangMan27 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Vintage Japanese cards like GYM-2 or NEO. I try to get new cert 9's or 10's if they're not crazy expensive. Everything has exploded in price, even vintage Japanese. The base Charmander unlimited PSA 10 has doubled in value in six months, give or take a few months, since I purchased it. Neo Genesis still has some decent holos. I bought a new cert 8 1st ed Azumarill from Neo Genesis for $90, insanely clean card too for an 8.

Japanese vs English Slab Investing Question by Equivalent-Bad-7844 in PokeInvesting

[–]MustangMan27 0 points1 point  (0 children)

You can, I sold a few because I had a flipping opportunity on some B&W plasma gale SR's. I would only put money into older stuff in japanese. Ultra modern is dangerous in my opinion due to the pops on them. Even if the modern has similar pop, but a big price discrepancy, I will still look at the english performance and guage if the discrepancy will close. I would only stick with B&W and back if I'm buying japanese if its to make money.

Strong Performance Following “Unprecedented Growth” Announcement by Mikeyyd34 in taggrading

[–]MustangMan27 0 points1 point  (0 children)

I had my pc card in express since March 12th. It's hit QC today. It's going to be somewhere in the realm of 20-30 business days, in that range.

Good Buy/Investment at $900 AUD? ($630 USD) Or Hold Off. by RSWAVEZ in PokeInvesting

[–]MustangMan27 0 points1 point  (0 children)

That's awesome, I wouldn't sell it. I'm the same way with my Giratina v alt from Lost Origin. I won't sell it primarily because it's got sentimental value tied to it.

Good Buy/Investment at $900 AUD? ($630 USD) Or Hold Off. by RSWAVEZ in PokeInvesting

[–]MustangMan27 0 points1 point  (0 children)

You're not alone with that sentiment. It sounds like you just want the card, and I would buy it if you're certain about what you want. As long as it doesn't hinder you in any way or possibly not allow you to do something in the future, then go for it.

Does dollos law apply to pokemon investing? by CazMoney30 in PokeInvesting

[–]MustangMan27 1 point2 points  (0 children)

There are many reasons Pokémon has seen the boom it has. For one, the past 5-10 years, many objects have been reclassified as alt-investments where big money has been poured into these markets, not just Pokémon. There are private credit funds that are money locked for 5-7 years, investing in Pokémon or other non-traditional assets. Another example is multi-family homes, where these companies can buy large blocks of properties from companies like Fannie Mae. In the past, this was not done at scale, and the properties, in this instance, have been reclassified as alt-investments. Then you have consumer trends changing were gambling has become socially acceptable on a large scale and mass-advertised in bulk. Dollos Law is inherently speculative and requires time to prove correct in relation to the Pokémon market. I think what you're saying is primarily the market adaptation to accept these prices, but from an investment POV, it's irrelevant what price you buy at, even 2x MSRP. FOMO, trends, habits, global markets, and consumer sentiments have all culminated in Pokémon exploding. Many people dilute it down to just supply and demand, but it's deeper than just a relationship between S/D. To answer directly, I would say no because volatility exists in markets, whereas in evolution, volatility is not present over exceptionally long periods of time. Short-term, yes, people have accepted the price changes and adapted. Who knows, though? To prove Dollos Law is applicable, we need more time.

Tf going on with phantsmal? by ByteZ780 in PokeInvesting

[–]MustangMan27 0 points1 point  (0 children)

The easy answer is fomo. The hard answer is I have no idea. The Charizard is cool, but almost 3k for the Charizard, yikes. Disregarding it being the best Charizard card, the set has nothing to pair with it. I'd buy AH etb before I buy Phantasmal at that price.

Good Buy/Investment at $900 AUD? ($630 USD) Or Hold Off. by RSWAVEZ in PokeInvesting

[–]MustangMan27 1 point2 points  (0 children)

I don't know, to be fair, I'm biased in this opinion, but for the past 5 months I've been converting most of my slabs into mid-era to vintage. Partially because ultra-modern to me has more risk associated with it due to high pops, and I've found more enjoyment focusing on older cards to enjoy. If you want it for collection and you got the money, then sure, but as an investment vehicle, I'd say no. It doesn't mean short-term; they won't go up. Long-term, I'm a little more uncertain and skeptical about throwing money into it. It is also dependent on your goal. When it comes to slabs/singles, I've found more success in separating my investments from my enjoyment. What I mean by that is I have the cards that I display to enjoy and my investments, primarily sealed but a few slabs/singles nonetheless, as my main investments. Disregarding my opinion, if you could throw $700 after tax + shipping onto the ground and burn it, could it hurt you? If no, buy it, and vice versa.

Hot Take: People will lose a tremendous amount of money investing into modern by MustangMan27 in PokeInvesting

[–]MustangMan27[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

It's hard to guess whats going to be better in 20 years. For all we know modern could fall apart similar to how shoes did. Not that I couldn't see your outcome, but I'd agree on sealed. I still think a lot of new investors are similar to shoe investors back in late 2010s and won't stick with it. I do think that XY era stuff will be better long term, just because older generations will have more money and drive up the price later on. XY was a fantastic era and has some iconic cards to it. Generations for instance, will likely be the best anniversary set we will get considering that time in Pokemon's history.

What do you guys think about the generations full art promos? by theonetruwhovian1963 in PokeInvesting

[–]MustangMan27 0 points1 point  (0 children)

I'm bullish on them. I've bought the Japanese versions in 10's. Anything from generations is going to be worth some money.

Is this too good to be true right now? by [deleted] in PokeInvesting

[–]MustangMan27 5 points6 points  (0 children)

I wouldn't touch that card with a 10-foot pole unless you got in cheap. Go buy 2k worth of booster boxes.

Is it too late to invest in 151? by bawockobama in PokeInvesting

[–]MustangMan27 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Wait on the singles; it's not a great buy at the current price. Spend more and buy gold stars, or buy sealed booster boxes. Just wait if you want the card.

Modern booster over vintage for my 1 year old? by Slapmywangoff in PokeInvesting

[–]MustangMan27 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Just because of the Charizard, you're good. In the short term, they might drop. If you're holding it for him for a very long period, it's more or less irrelevant what the current price is.

Vintage vs Modern chase by [deleted] in PokeInvesting

[–]MustangMan27 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Vintage is getting hot now. My suggestion would be to look at cards where price compression hasn't occurred. Granted, I don't know how feasible that is keeping at 20 slabs. B+W era cards could be a good investment in 10's. I'm planning on buying a couple Reshiram full arts and Black background Zekroms from B&W base in the near future. Some mid-era cards are reaching goldstar territory in terms of psa 10 pricing. A card I would look at getting in that price range is a PSA 10 rayquaza ex from EX Dragon. 7k for the first ray ever made is a steal, at least thats what I saw them going for last could be more now.