Here's why Trading cards have become an alternative asset class for some, with the rarest, most pristine cards from franchises like Pokmon fetching millions of dollars
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Key sets to know for bulk buying: Base Set, Jungle, Fossil, Team Rocket (1999-2000): Nearly everything has value Gym Heroes, Gym Challenge (2000): Holos are valuable Neo Genesis through Neo Destiny (2000-2002): Holos are very valuable, some commons too Legendary Collection (2002): Reverse holos from this set are expensive EX era sets (2003-2007): Gold stars and ex cards are extremely valuable HGSS and Call of Legends (2010-2011): Several valuable cards Modern chase sets (Evolving Skies, Crown Zenith, 151, Prismatic Evolutions): Specific alt arts and SIRs The "Nickel and Dime" Strategy Some bulk buyers focus on volume rather than home runs
Narrow down by Pokmon the child likely knows (or likes) If you know which Pokmon your child likes to some extent, you can pick cards centered around those Pokmon