For example, On 14 December 2023, a 1998 PSA 9 Pikachu Illustrator card sold for $2 million (1,548,410 / 1,839,940) on the auction site, Goldin, reflecting both its scarcity and the maturity of the investor base
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Three takeaways: The top 2 cards alone exceed $2,600 in combined EN value the Shanks Manga Rare ($1,483) and Luffy Leader Parallel ($1,162) anchor a set with deep chase card appeal JPN boxes at ~15,000 (~$99) offer the best entry point for collectors who want the opening experience without the $1,700+ EN price tag The JPN vs EN price inversion creates a unique market dynamic JPN cards offer better value for collecting, while EN versions of top cards carry investment premiums From chasing the Shanks Manga Rare to evaluating sealed boxes as a long-term hold, OP-01 delivers on the promise of a true first edition
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Even more concerning is when you trade for cards in person you'll have to look much more carefully at the cards, especially the highly desirable, more valuable ones