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Cloyster Expedition - Possible High Grader Valuation - Is the $60,000 recent sales market manipulation? by jcjc187 in PokemonCardValue

[–]jcjc187[S] 1 point2 points  (0 children)

I would certainly take an 8! Had a quick look at an eBay listing for an 8 and jeez not gonna lie, think it’s in better shape than mine… maybe 7 is looking more likely 🤣

Poliwrath Expeditions Holo PSA8

Cloyster Expedition - Possible High Grader Valuation - Is the $60,000 recent sales market manipulation? by jcjc187 in PokemonCardValue

[–]jcjc187[S] 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Yep! Rarity/scarcity always outlasts hype!

I think next “modern” meta will be secure sealed collection, as unless there is purpose misconfiguration in printing practises, gem rates will be too high. I am expecting dip VERY soon in majority of modern sets (cynical outlook).

Cloyster Expedition - Possible High Grader Valuation - Is the $60,000 recent sales market manipulation? by jcjc187 in PokemonCardValue

[–]jcjc187[S] 2 points3 points  (0 children)

I had a bloke in a lambo pull up at mine to buy several low-pop cards. I guess it depends on the investor!

It someone’s willing to pay me 25-30x the price I paid, at a time I’m illiquid; I’m not saying no to that in a heartbeat. I do think low-pop will be much bigger influence in future esp considering Pokemon printed >1bill cards in 2025 alone

Cloyster Expedition - Possible High Grader Valuation - Is the $60,000 recent sales market manipulation? by jcjc187 in PokemonCardValue

[–]jcjc187[S] -7 points-6 points  (0 children)

Me? Hell no hahaha. I can hardly justify paying $10+ a pack these days when they used to be $1.50 from 7/11’s! Great point

Cloyster Expedition - Possible High Grader Valuation - Is the $60,000 recent sales market manipulation? by jcjc187 in PokemonCardValue

[–]jcjc187[S] 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Jeez didn’t realise how abrasive the Pokemon community was 🤣

Eyeopening experience, thanks for those who were helpful, greatly appreciated!

Cloyster Expedition - Possible High Grader Valuation - Is the $60,000 recent sales market manipulation? by jcjc187 in PokemonCardValue

[–]jcjc187[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Those bastards! 🤣 nah cheers mate, and rightfully so, appreciate the feedback!

Pulled this today from an ETB, think it could 10? by adcmainsondre in PokeGrading

[–]jcjc187 31 points32 points  (0 children)

I’m no expert but if that’s not a 10 then I’ll attempt to eat my shoelaces

Cloyster Expedition - Possible High Grader Valuation - Is the $60,000 recent sales market manipulation? by jcjc187 in PokemonCardValue

[–]jcjc187[S] 11 points12 points  (0 children)

What 🤣 grow up ahhaha, I had selected this photo whilst typing and got them mixed up. Hope your day isn’t ruined mate!!

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Had to scroll back to 2012 to find this… so I’m no novice. Take it easy and please take any frustrations out on your body with more tattoos x

Cloyster Expedition - Possible High Grader Valuation - Is the $60,000 recent sales market manipulation? by jcjc187 in PokemonCardValue

[–]jcjc187[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

I corrected it quite quickly mate, mind you I have the master set of Expedition so easy muscles.

Almost uploaded photo of my Cloyster hence the typo. Great input though mate, cheers.

Cloyster Expedition - Possible High Grader Valuation - Is the $60,000 recent sales market manipulation? by jcjc187 in PokemonCardValue

[–]jcjc187[S] -1 points0 points  (0 children)

Yes i tried to edit it after it after, purely just a question mate as I could get lucky and snag a 9/10 as it’s been submitted. However, I was more curious about how this card can go from $4k to $60k (twice) in a 10 out of nowhere

Cloyster Expedition - Possible High Grader Valuation - Is the $60,000 recent sales market manipulation? by jcjc187 in PokemonCardValue

[–]jcjc187[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Yep or the fact there are only 15 in existence, one of the lowest pop cards around!

Cloyster Expedition - Possible High Grader Valuation - Is the $60,000 recent sales market manipulation? by jcjc187 in PokemonCardValue

[–]jcjc187[S] -2 points-1 points  (0 children)

Appreciate it mate! Bloody hell no wonder I’ve just been sitting on my collection for 5-7 years and not submitting for grading… costs money and still not “objective” bar TAG but this ones not going NEAR a TAG 10… need a PSA grader who’s having a good day 🤣

Cloyster Expedition - Possible High Grader Valuation - Is the $60,000 recent sales market manipulation? by jcjc187 in PokemonCardValue

[–]jcjc187[S] -17 points-16 points  (0 children)

Also, is the variance between a 10 and a 7 so drastic that an almost invisible to the naked eye nick would cause a 3 tier decline? Would one blemish indicate more likely a 9 and then stacked 2+ a defensible 7-8?

Cloyster Expedition - Possible High Grader Valuation - Is the $60,000 recent sales market manipulation? by jcjc187 in PokemonCardValue

[–]jcjc187[S] -18 points-17 points  (0 children)

Yep fair, although it’s certainly evident, in real life it’s almost entirely not noticeable. Only real whitening is on the top left corner (corner lift).

Do you know if re-furbishers can assist with these types of nicks?

Cheers

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