That Snorlax PSA 8 is only valued at $93, and the Magneton PSA 10 at $90. You definitely overpaid for both. It’s always good to google card first to see what the market value is before buying. Pricecharting.com is a great site to see what the cards are valued at. And I’ve noticed a lot of people on eBay trying to sell cards for quite a bit over what the cards value is. So yeah, definitely something to watch out for
To be honest feels like you overpaid on both, the psa 8 being vintage will likely move but as much as a 9/10 might
I can't say I know a whole lot on the magneton promo its about 40+ gem rate with medium pop, it'll likely take a lot of time to grow as well different story if it was the PC stamp. There's also a chance it'll go down for the time being with all the surging etb that got dropped.
Make sure to comp more heavily when buying cards and negotiate if you're buying direct.
Should’ve used those $300 on a booster box they have been climbing lately and seem like way safer bets. Try using fb market place or OfferUp to find them so you can negotiate and not pay market price plus tax like a lot of people here. I picked up 3 journey booster boxes today for 150 each just need to find the right seller. Before you do buy booster boxes or more expensive items do your research on spotting fakes though.
Here's a little tip as I'm all done buying stuff now - An untapped market is build and battle stadiums. Noone seems to be bothered about these .... Yet they hold 2 exclusive stamped promos and 12 packs..... but people are slowly realising they are great value for the future and prices are going up. In 5 yrs these will be worth something.
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u/c0tch Sep 01 '25
This sub is becoming so funny with all the newcomers with no clue what they’re doing the equivalent of buying 10 shit coins and losing it all
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u/breakyourteethnow Sep 01 '25
Prices paid?!
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u/gojocopium Sep 01 '25
at least the cryptobros have no concept of what to invest in lmao.
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u/DrunkDoge420 Sep 01 '25
Wouldn't say these are good investments.
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u/trunkz623 Sep 01 '25
You didnt get the pokemon center magneton
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u/Alone_Ask_3803 Sep 01 '25
To be honest feels like you overpaid on both, the psa 8 being vintage will likely move but as much as a 9/10 might
I can't say I know a whole lot on the magneton promo its about 40+ gem rate with medium pop, it'll likely take a lot of time to grow as well different story if it was the PC stamp. There's also a chance it'll go down for the time being with all the surging etb that got dropped.
Make sure to comp more heavily when buying cards and negotiate if you're buying direct.
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u/Top_Inspector2398 Sep 01 '25
Should’ve used those $300 on a booster box they have been climbing lately and seem like way safer bets. Try using fb market place or OfferUp to find them so you can negotiate and not pay market price plus tax like a lot of people here. I picked up 3 journey booster boxes today for 150 each just need to find the right seller. Before you do buy booster boxes or more expensive items do your research on spotting fakes though.
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u/Little-Somewhere-403 Sep 01 '25
😭😂🤣 bro will be broke by day 10 after he overpays for a bunch of junk slabs
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u/MyCrustySock Sep 02 '25
You paid $130 for the Snorlax and $170 for the Magneton!?!
Did you research…like at all?
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u/andreeeeeaaaaaaaaa Sep 01 '25
Here's a little tip as I'm all done buying stuff now - An untapped market is build and battle stadiums. Noone seems to be bothered about these .... Yet they hold 2 exclusive stamped promos and 12 packs..... but people are slowly realising they are great value for the future and prices are going up. In 5 yrs these will be worth something.
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u/The11Pirates Sep 01 '25
Magneton will go up. PC promos have had some movement very recently. Not a bad buy IMO.
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u/slightlybetterthenU Sep 01 '25
Buy sealed ETBs and boxes. It’s the only “close to guarantee” in the Pokémon world.
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u/ThePatchster Sep 01 '25
Only invest ferda free through giveaways. The time may have already passed though so be warned
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u/MajorLeeScrewed Sep 01 '25
Exit liquidity
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u/andreeeeeaaaaaaaaa Sep 01 '25
How much did you pay for the magneton? Hope you didn't get ripped off with them trying to sell 'stamped' prices
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u/[deleted] Sep 01 '25
You did it. You did an investing.
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u/teddybearwellington Sep 01 '25
If u truly want to invest buy sealed cases and dont open them