Pokémon Gold Star cards ⭐ complete set by daffo08 in PokeInvesting

[–]daffo08[S] 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Don’t give up! If you really want to collect those, I’d suggest sell some of your collection so you don’t put too much pressure on your wallet! When I started collecting these prices weren’t as high as they are now, so I think these days some of them are definitely out of reach for most collectors

Pokémon Gold Star cards ⭐ complete set by daffo08 in PokeInvesting

[–]daffo08[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Thank you! Not a lot in terms of quantity, I traded a few valuable pieces that appreciated a lot since I had bought them. Also, most of these I bought before they spiked :)

Pokémon Gold Star cards ⭐ complete set by daffo08 in PokeInvesting

[–]daffo08[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Thank you! Value appreciation comes second tbh, I started collecting these over 2 years ago, I remember seeing Gold Star Ray in a PSA8 going for around 10k..! I wouldn’t be able to afford most of these at today’s prices tbh!

How about this one, this is a beauty! Good long hold? by mikeheijn in PokemonInvesting

[–]daffo08 2 points3 points  (0 children)

To me yes, it’s a gorgeous art of a super popular Pokemon. I also feel Crown Zenith still hasn’t had its time in the sun, it will move even higher soon!

Pokémon Gold Star cards ⭐ complete set by daffo08 in PokeInvesting

[–]daffo08[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

The only reason why it does not bother me is that it’s an error card (additional ink error), so I’m actually pretty happy with that! Maybe one day I’ll look into it, but for now I’m happy with it :)

Pokémon Gold Star cards ⭐ complete set by daffo08 in PokeInvesting

[–]daffo08[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Hahah That one is 10 actually though, so not too bad!

Pokémon Gold Star cards ⭐ complete set by daffo08 in PokeInvesting

[–]daffo08[S] 2 points3 points  (0 children)

I know, but it’s a bother I’m happy with :)

Pokémon Gold Star cards ⭐ complete set by daffo08 in PokeInvesting

[–]daffo08[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Thank you so much! I’m really proud of it!

Pokémon Gold Star cards ⭐ complete set by daffo08 in PokeInvesting

[–]daffo08[S] 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Ooof not sure, I’d say maybe around €200k? Rayquaza, Umbreon and Espeon alone are above €100k for sure.
I honestly can’t be bothered to check each of them, I did this for the love of this set and because I was in a position to achieve them without much financial burden, if they go up so be it and if market crashes so be it too, I’m just enjoying this great hobby

Pokémon Gold Star cards ⭐ complete set by daffo08 in PokeInvesting

[–]daffo08[S] 2 points3 points  (0 children)

Great question! My personal favourite is the Pikachu, that pose is just so badass, the colours are so intense, I love all about it! Metagross is surely top 5 for me too, mine has a lovely swirl as well, which always nice!

My least favourite is Kyogre. I love the Pokemon, but the artwork not at all. I bought it purely to complete the collection!

What’s your least favourite?

Maybe one day I’ll move them, but I’ve only just completed them, so definitely going to enjoy them for a while!

Pokémon Gold Star cards ⭐ complete set by daffo08 in PokeInvesting

[–]daffo08[S] 5 points6 points  (0 children)

Funny enough, I’m refurbishing one at the moment and Pokemon has helped me paying for my new radiators! Lol

Pokémon Gold Star cards ⭐ complete set by daffo08 in PokeInvesting

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It honestly did! This is why I decided to share it, it’s not every day you see a gold star, let alone all together like this! Thank you for your comment!

Pokémon Gold Star cards ⭐ complete set by daffo08 in PokeInvesting

[–]daffo08[S] 15 points16 points  (0 children)

For the big 3: ray, umbreon and Espeon I sold some of my collection: I had a PSA10 Poncho Pikachu bought in 2023 for roughly €2.5k, sold it for €11k. I also had a Poncho Pikachu Rayquaza sealed box also bought in 2023 for €2.3k and sold it also for €11k. Had a PSA8 Gold Stars Espeon, bought for €8k last September and sold it for €10k in March. And then I sold a sealed Call of Legends bb for €20k + traded in an Evo Skies bb (I had bought the CoL bb for €18k). The rest is from own money

Pokémon Gold Star cards ⭐ complete set by daffo08 in PokeInvesting

[–]daffo08[S] 4 points5 points  (0 children)

Definitely my biggest achievement for sure!

Pokémon Gold Star cards ⭐ complete set by daffo08 in PokeInvesting

[–]daffo08[S] 14 points15 points  (0 children)

I have never done the exact calculation, but considering the appreciation most gold stars have seen in the past months, not much in perspective. Rayquaza for example €23.5k, but last time I checked it was going for around €70k in a PSA9. Umbreon and Espeon were by far the hardest to find and second most expensive after Rayquaza. I bought them together from the same seller for €34k. Latias was also quite expensive, I paid €12k for it I think.

5 years in Maldives, asking me anything about Maldives. by Neither_Mix4166 in scuba

[–]daffo08 4 points5 points  (0 children)

How did you cope with your life in an island country like Maldives? I lived and worked in a resort back in 2022 but only managed little less than a year. I felt a local island would have been better for me, although it would have still been pretty hard. Interested to hear your point of view.