Should you focus on vintage Pokemon cards (Base Set through early XY era) or modern cards (Sword and Shield onwards)? Both have passionate collector communities in Australia, but they offer very different experiences and investment profiles. Defining Vintage and Modern Pokemon Vintage: Base Set (1999) through roughly the BW/XY era (pre-2016) Modern: Sun & Moon onwards, particularly Sword & Shield and Scarlet & Violet era The Case for Vintage Pokemon Cards Proven Long-Term Value A PSA 10 Base Set Charizard sold for $420,000 USD in 2022. While that's an extreme...
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If you have an old binder of Pokemon cards from the early 2000s, some of them could be worth significantly more than you think. The vintage Pokemon card market – covering sets from the original Base Set (1999) through to the Diamond and Pearl era (2007) – has grown dramatically over the last decade, driven by adult nostalgia, limited supply, and global collector demand. The Most Valuable Vintage Pokemon Sets The Base Set (1999) is the most iconic and most valuable vintage Pokemon set. The original holographic Charizard (card 4/102)...
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