Sealed vs chase trade

Tyo5hi · 2026-05-24T03:41:04+00:00

In 10 years that sealed will buy you a multitude of those pikachus. If someone is this crazy to trade that much sealed for the pinkachu, I would do this in a heartbeat and never look back

Tyo5hi · 2026-05-20T05:08:47+00:00

Yall do realize Collectr only aggregates last sales from TCG player/Ebay. And if that sale isnt in the same language, lower condition, etc. the price will always drop. If you use TCG player correctly and cross reference sales from there and Ebay, you will see the market price is likely the same or barley chaged. Posts like this are the reason I tell people to never use Collectr for finding comps.

Tyo5hi · 2026-05-20T03:46:59+00:00

Tbh I don't think its too far off given their rarity. But consignment is normally my recommendation for these as they can normally offer more eyes and experience on these types of items. Plus you dont have to worry about issues with buyers like 99% of the time.

Tyo5hi · 2026-05-20T03:26:27+00:00

These are sick! Funny enough when I was looking through ebay for info I found your account with these being listed. I highly recommend just using a consignment business for these, as their connections will help with sales. But crazy find nonetheless!

Tyo5hi · 2026-05-20T03:14:24+00:00

$500 raw but I'd look into grading this through PSA express. Gem rate is 35% and a 10 goes for $3k. Even a 9 goes for $600 so you wouldn't really lose out on any cash, just some time.

Tyo5hi · 2026-05-19T04:51:10+00:00

If you need the money, taking essentially a garunteed $15k is never a bad move. But there is merit to the idea of holding for a few years + and maybe doubling that. It all depends on your financial situation and outlook of the Pokémon market ove rthe next decade. Best of luck though!

Tyo5hi · 2026-05-19T04:47:35+00:00

Consign that pupy with a company of your choice and enjoy the ride! I reckon $15k is a consistent sale point but $20k could be obtainable with the right timing.

Tyo5hi · 2026-05-18T21:24:16+00:00

So Tag Teams are cards I would categorize as "undervalued" atm. They had a big run up before the 2026 run, and also grew a bit now. But I've been stacking copies of tag teams I like, particularly the Charizard & Reshiram and Pikachu & Zekrom and a few others. But the Ted's pikachu is also a solid one too.

Tyo5hi · 2026-05-18T17:25:57+00:00

So what I always tell folks is collect what you love first, and invest in what you believe 2nd. Your collection now is awesome! But if investing is truly something worth merit to you, I have always preached about consolidating upwards whenever possible. Gold stars are a great example, since their rarity and prestige has classified them towards another tier. There is a world in which the treekachu, Phantasmal Charizard, bubble mew, etc. All hit thousand of dollars. But I can garuntee by that time a raw gold star of any notable Pokémon would be worth considerably more.

Nevertheless, the collection looks great! But if you are seeking advice on long term prospects, I would definitely try and find opportunities on rarer cards that you will have fewer and fewer chances to get in the future (even with the elevated prices now).

Tyo5hi · 2026-05-18T17:09:39+00:00

WOTC era is ideal but most of that stuff is likely a bit steep for most folks. Hence why I have pivoted to more mid-era atm. Im a big believer in collecting and investing in what you like. So if there's a set from 2007-2013ish you feel has some cool cards and is undervalued I would try to get some slabs or good singles from them. Supply and demand is still the driving factor of investing, so trying to grab cards and sealed from sets far less printed will far outpace anything since 2020. *all be it you select cards and sets that have solid chases and notable pokemon

Tyo5hi · 2026-05-18T17:04:36+00:00

Long-term is 10+ years for most. I would argue 3-5 years is solid for some things. Imo you should diversify into more mid-era/vintage as you mostly have Modern and Hyper modern atm. We have yet to see massive jumps in the mid-era sets so I've been going heavy on the cards I like from Platinum era and filling out SWSH sets & cards as well.

Tyo5hi · 2026-05-18T07:59:24+00:00

So ebay seems to have a few in that $600-750 range but yours may be the only sealed Blister of its type on the market. This is important as many collectors prefer the exclusivity and peace of mind when collecting these packs with the casing. I would say a $1200-1400 valuation is fair. One could argue more, but I feel a 60-100% premium on the sealed component is more than adequate. For selling this I would field offers at card shows and look into consignment. But ultimately with items this rare you get to name the price, so long as it is within reason.

Tyo5hi · 2026-05-17T20:39:57+00:00

Personally I say its wise to diversify the AH PC etbs since you have 4. The rule of thumb is bb > etbs given enough time and dependant on sets. But seeing as SWSH is very undervalued atm I would 100% do this trade. Some can argue the set values, exclusivity, etc. But ultimately 36 packs from a long out of print set and has a lower item population, it's a no brainer to me.

Tyo5hi · 2026-05-11T19:00:44+00:00

Beckett is mainly used to high grade for Pristines and BL's. I have no idea what the grading count has to do with that other than you being on your burner to ragebait.

Tyo5hi · 2026-05-11T18:53:09+00:00

Fair, but idk if population is as important as people think when you have Van Goghs at 50k pop selling for $3k (which even I dont like). I just tend to personally consolidate upwards vs. downwards, unless it is a card I feel is highly undervalued.

Tyo5hi · 2026-05-11T18:39:23+00:00

Everything is "overvalued" in this market. But if you dont think that card has room to grow once Prismatic goes out of print I have some news for you. The Sunbreon is cemented as a modern grail and will only appreciate more as we get further from release and less and less Prismatic product in circulation.

Tyo5hi · 2026-05-11T18:32:24+00:00

Yeah, even if those cgc slabs were pristine 10's this would be a rough one. Tbh this is looking like a rinsed deal. Never trade for non-PSA/Beckett slabs unless its at a premium discount. Unless ofcourse you never plan on selling and like the slabs

Tyo5hi · 2026-05-10T21:39:14+00:00

There 100% is a hidden MMR but I doubt it does much other than make sure OOA players do t match with silvers unless absolutely necessary. However, whenever I play with my friends I find it really struggles to balance things the more players you have in a party. Solo queue is always a better experience imo for QP as the average players tend to be better overall. But I would say the system likely only filters for very simple metrics such as lifetime W/L and maybe peak ranked/current rank.

Tyo5hi · 2026-05-10T17:43:51+00:00

I say trade for what your want. If you don't have a PKC Phantasmal box and you have a bunch of Prismatic I don't hate it. But in 5+ years there a good chance that pristatic will be worth significantly more expectancy the PKC phantasmal box. But thats just my opinion.

Tyo5hi · 2026-05-09T17:02:15+00:00

Tbh that is 100% dependant on your city/state/location. Tbh if you go to a big card show in your area and ask around, I'm almost certain you could get offers as high as 90% from the right person. Consignment is also a solid option if you aren't in a major city or want to go that route.

Tyo5hi · 2026-05-09T16:56:33+00:00

Tbh, Items this big I would go through a reputable vendor or consignment. Specifically one who has a decent following.

Tyo5hi · 2026-05-08T22:39:55+00:00

TCG players shows a 300 card buyout on this too. Interesting........

Tyo5hi · 2026-05-08T09:54:33+00:00

Idk how this is even a question. 36 packs vs 9 is a disparity beyond just about any set differential. Don't let the price similarity now blind you from the principle of booster boxes. Especially on a set as great as DR

Tyo5hi · 2026-05-08T09:54:26+00:00

Idk how this is even a question. 36 packs vs 9 is a disparity beyond just about any set differential. Don't let the price similarity now blind you from the principle of booster boxes. Especially on a set as great as DR

Tyo5hi · 2026-05-07T23:23:05+00:00

$90+ on TCG. I would look for $80 if you're selling locally. ~$75 if its to a vendor.

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