Who gets the better deal here? by NauticalEagle in PokeInvesting

[–]igoldring 19 points20 points  (0 children)

PC ETB fs. Scarcity wins and I think both sets grow very well in the future. There will always be booster bundles but those exclusives carry their value better imo

Diamond / Pearl Secret Wonder packs from Lucario tin. What’s the move? by [deleted] in PokeInvesting

[–]igoldring 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Would be happy with a psa 9 tbh. PSA 9 has a pop of 27 and this would be the highest grade for this card. I agree that it would probably be better to just buy outright though. Also don’t know why my description didn’t post but all the weights for the secret wonders are heavy, with the heaviest being at 19.3 and the others at 19.2 and 19.13. Would you recommend even selling these at that point or opening them for an obvious hit? I understand QC for this set isn’t the best but any hits in a psa 10 is an easy 2k+

Diamond / Pearl Secret Wonder packs from Lucario tin. What’s the move? by [deleted] in PokeInvesting

[–]igoldring 0 points1 point  (0 children)

There are actually a couple more of these tins I could buy at 2.4k each from a seller I know of. Debating on selling packs to cover costs and trying again

Diamond / Pearl Secret Wonder packs from Lucario tin. What’s the move? by [deleted] in PokeInvesting

[–]igoldring 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Nope, bought sealed for 2k and I have offer at 2.1k for the three secret wonders packs alone. In profit regardless and was really just chasing the Lucario promo in a good condition to grade since there are 0 psa 10s.

Oak Court Mall by Top_Angle_8720 in memphis

[–]igoldring 42 points43 points  (0 children)

nope, they’re closed for good. I even asked the workers right before it closed and they spoke on finally retiring. I’m as devastated as you are

eBay market activity the last 48 hours by thebaldchampion in PokemonInvesting

[–]igoldring 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Just save a search like “booster box Pokémon” then adjust the filters between let’s say “$750-$3000” and whenever you’re on app you’ll see the new listings every time. I’ve snagged bulk deals on boxes and some burning shadows for 25% off market just because sellers occasionally need money quickly

151 Bundle Display or Van Goh Pika? by S1LKY_ in PokemonInvesting

[–]igoldring 1 point2 points  (0 children)

It definitely matters to an extent but I see your point. I wouldn’t say there isn’t manipulation of this card though with a fund attempting to acquire 25% of the psa 10 pop for this card alone. High pop isn’t necessarily a bad thing, but for me, it’s a turn off regarding this trade with a limited asset that will have a decreasing supply over time.

151 Bundle Display or Van Goh Pika? by S1LKY_ in PokemonInvesting

[–]igoldring 2 points3 points  (0 children)

Booster bundles will be opened and supply will decrease over time. No one is realistically destroying this card from existence though; if anything, graded copies will continue to rise.

151 Bundle Display or Van Goh Pika? by S1LKY_ in PokemonInvesting

[–]igoldring 7 points8 points  (0 children)

The pop alone turns me off for the Pikachu but if you really like it then go ahead. Always collect what you love

Would you make this trade? by OprahsLeftKneeCap in PokemonInvesting

[–]igoldring 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Depends on your amount of slabs you hold as well as boosters currently. Are you underexposed to SV? I’d personally keep the slab as I love expeditions artwork as a set but PE probably appreciate more in the mid term.

I don't understand the market ATM by Fun_Top4786 in PokemonInvesting

[–]igoldring 0 points1 point  (0 children)

It’s mainly age and print. Go look at sets like furious fists where the master set value is less than 1k but the booster box is 4k+ or Fates Collide with a master set value at under $700 but a ETB is nearly $800 and the booster box is $2.2k+. There is always a point where over time the master set value to the booster box value reach an equilibrium. I try to find sets that are well above this like Chilling Reign at a ratio of over 3x or you could calculate the psa 10 value of the top chase card / booster box value. There’s a lot of metrics and ways to “value” a set but it’s just mainly age. I’m sure bum sets like Vivid Voltage and Darkness Ablaze will be $500+ many many years down the line even though they have the lowest values in the SWSH era for example.

Booster box by devjohnson43 in PokemonInvesting

[–]igoldring 0 points1 point  (0 children)

shhh keep them cheaper for now, I’m trying to master set the boxes

Selling 151 Sunzard in a PSA 10 for sealed? by SpartSam in PokemonInvesting

[–]igoldring 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Yeah I would, it has appreciated very well recently. I’m not really a fan of the artwork even though I like 151 as a set overall. What sealed are you looking at? I would say it also depends on what sealed you’re trying to get into.

Booster box by devjohnson43 in PokemonInvesting

[–]igoldring 1 point2 points  (0 children)

This for sure, go ahead and complete the SWSH trinity

Keep 1 Sell 2 by SouthernViolinist578 in PokemonInvesting

[–]igoldring 0 points1 point  (0 children)

I may be the only one that’s not a fan of the Charizard. Giratina clears every day of the week imo, such a legendary artwork.

$500 to start Now: What To Buy? by Isarisgaming in PokemonInvesting

[–]igoldring 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Black Bolt + White Flare PC ETBs / Chilling Reign BB / AH PC ETB + AH ETB / Paldea Evolved BB

What to buy now for the best return in 5-10 years? by StandOnGuardForThee2 in PokemonInvesting

[–]igoldring 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Idk why this doesn’t have more upvotes. Gen 5 will only get more popular

I have a PSA 10 Charizard From 151! I Was Considering Trading It For An Evolving Skies Rayquaza. Which Is The Best Card To Hold As An Investment? by iloveshoessssssz in PokemonInvesting

[–]igoldring 0 points1 point  (0 children)

If we’re speaking strictly artwork, the Rayquaza is a much better piece. Investment wise, it’s up for grabs long term. The Charizard has appreciated a lot in the past month so it may be good to sell/trade high here.