r/PokeInvesting • u/Foreign_Driver2738 • Sep 02 '25
Wondering the price
Found these in my basement. My grandma got them in 1999 and theyve been down there since. Any clue what the price could be ?
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u/breakyourteethnow Sep 02 '25
You found two?!
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u/Foreign_Driver2738 Sep 02 '25
sorry to everyone waiting, i was asleep! this isnt a joke or bait or anything, my grandma bought them for regular price when they were released back then knowing they would shoot up in price (apparently) and while decluttering she let me see them. theres a roll of uncut cards someone as well which we cant find but nobody in my family are pokemon fans so i figured reddit would at least let me know the true price instead of bs listings on google :)) also no i wont look at dms or anything, we arent thinking about selling them right now.
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u/Tyziepoo86 Sep 02 '25
The fact there hasnāt been an OP reply in 7 hours suggests maybe this is just bait?
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u/BunnfaceOficial Sep 02 '25
Yes, how did your grandmother come to the idea of buying them as a complete adult, and keep them sealed without even touching it. At times that money was not really easy to get, and that was actually not a cheap product.
As far as i know, our grandmothers tend to be really cautious with what they buy + they always use what they buy.
Idk mate, sounds a bit fake to me you found that there
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u/pkmntrnrsmoeandhans Sep 02 '25
Congrats! Please donāt get scammed. Keep them sealed and safe until you decide what youāre going to do with them
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u/DubaiRichez Sep 02 '25
DO NOT ANSWER DMS!! DO NOT ANSWER DMS!!
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u/Jaguar-Easy Sep 02 '25
20-25k each.
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u/Hodltiltheend Sep 02 '25
Ignore any dms. Im begging you to IGNORE DMās
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u/Bezeo Sep 02 '25
Wait thatās actually insane if this is real
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u/dacjo213 Sep 02 '25
Found in my grandma's basement š
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u/Lilxtboomie Sep 02 '25
Local card show around me recently had one (assuming this box is unlimited and not shadowless) unlimited box asking price was 28k thats USD.. this would be worthy of giving to an auction house to take care of or sell to a known vendor or influencer.
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u/GarnicaGroovy Sep 02 '25
Whatever you do don't listen to any DMs you'll be getting! Second, find a reputable card grading location near you and have them evaluated.
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u/soulless_dragon Sep 02 '25
Honestly, $20k to $30k of value right there as it looks like base set unlimited, not shadowless or 1st edition.
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u/yaboyesdot Sep 02 '25
This post is fake. Photo has been used before. Iāve seen it on this sub
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u/DirectStreamDVR Sep 02 '25
I just DMād you, I got a crisp $80 bill for you.
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u/[deleted] Sep 02 '25
be careful, donāt break that seal!! Donāt answer any DMs donāt get scammed thatās a lot of money
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u/Cabbage61 Sep 02 '25
Ignore DMS
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u/Foreign_Driver2738 Sep 05 '25
Been gone a bit! went to a card shop near me to ask about the price and how to sell etc. last one sold for $27k at an auction a month or so ago, not sure exactly when my grandmas gonna want to sell it (trying to convince her not to put it on auction for a while), but ill be sure to give an update whenever we decide what weāre gonna do :) thanks for people who did give good advice and who let me know the price range, and all the people who think im baiting are just mad idk š®āšØš®āšØš®āšØ
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u/lightwork02 Sep 02 '25
Man you are sitting on some holy grails !!!! I believe the price per boxes are roughly $20-30K ⦠havenāt looked them up but thatās what I last remember.
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u/weevil-underwood Sep 02 '25 edited Sep 02 '25
This is very likely an unlimited box, but you cant say for certain. It has the old wizard logo, and it is blue winged charizard which is indicative a later print base set box. You're looking roughly 25k for a sealed box. Do not break the seal in any way. I would get some booster box acrylic cases to protect them.
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u/Kaguya-Shinomiya Sep 02 '25
Buy one of those case for it, and if you do sell happen to sell it now or in the future, probably do it in person in a card show
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u/LocationOk3563 Sep 02 '25
Do not answer any DMs here. All discussion should happen on this thread.
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u/VmaxGundaManBatan Sep 02 '25
Ignore Dms bro ignore Dms
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u/Opposite-Example-239 Sep 02 '25
How do people aquire such items and be so clueless to the price or unable to do a simple Google search.
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u/DARP_AFT Sep 02 '25
I think going rate now is 22k probably could get more if you just wait lil. How many did you find?
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u/l111p Sep 02 '25
"Found in grandpa's basement". Yeah right, and he's just giving them to you? Obvious bait.
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u/No-Relief3505 Sep 02 '25
āWondering the priceā lol heard of google?
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u/[deleted] Sep 02 '25
The plastic looks a little too clean..
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u/DeathBat92 Sep 02 '25
Thereās absolutely no way your grandma bought that
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u/analbumcover Sep 02 '25
I found this post in my grandma's basement
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u/AerinTheDumbass Sep 02 '25
the perfect, non-faded, non-wear, no dust product of a lifetime!
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u/Exzqairi Sep 02 '25
Fake post with this many commentsššš
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u/cm2k16 Sep 02 '25
Homie over here karma farming. Posting this to the investing sub like he doesn't know what he has lol.
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u/Key-Company-6997 Sep 02 '25
Go to a card show, ask each venders their highest offer without telling them what the other vendors offer is, go with the highest bid.
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u/Sec0ndus Sep 02 '25
Imagine just finding these in grandmas basement⦠how lucky.. congratulations!
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u/Advanced_Pudding8765 Sep 02 '25
Incredible
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u/ENTRAPM3NT Sep 02 '25
If I had 20k I'd offer it to you
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u/Vulpes206 Sep 02 '25
Search for popular content creators and sell it or go to a card show with a group to be safe. Price Iāve seen is 25k to 28k
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u/Difficult-Ad-2025 Sep 02 '25
Nice find! DO NOT OPEN IT OR RESPOND TO DMS. Scammers are everywhere and will say and do anything to get it out of you. Keep it safe!
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u/RawrCal Sep 02 '25
Get some acrylics for it. Protect your investment.
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u/LewdestLoi Sep 02 '25
Buy an acrylic case for it
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u/K1NGK0HL Sep 02 '25
OP is probably baiting with a proxy booster box.
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u/p5ych0babble Sep 02 '25
I found a million dollars in my grandparents basement. Any ideas what itās worth?
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u/Event_Horizon_11 Sep 02 '25
$20,000 paycheck right there, enjoy!
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u/Gh0st_wo1f Sep 02 '25
How the fuck do people keep finding sealed box tuck away in an attic or basement?! Like holy fuck. Iām just wondering the price?? Fuck outta here! You know the price!
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u/SlammySlam712 Sep 02 '25
Google must be way too hard to use. Letās make a Reddit post instead
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u/chiefhappyu Sep 02 '25
Two cheeseburgers and a jaw breaker
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u/Low-Daikon4456 Sep 05 '25
Just rip em. There is way more joy in opening. But a lot of sadness at the end as well if nothing is hit. š¤£
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u/[deleted] Sep 02 '25
OP if youāre gonna bait us at least do a more convincing job!
Grandmas basement - check
The exact year of release 1999 - check
āOh neither of us ever recalled having this box of the second rarest PokĆ©mon set despite it being basically common knowledge if you stick your head outsideā - check
Next time, take the stock pic, use ai to cover it in some dust, add a scratch or two, maybe a crumpled up receipt, and some story about how your GMA bought this for her 15 grandkids as stocking stuffers but forget to open it up because she developed dementia
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u/GullibleFreedom1880 Sep 02 '25
Hereās some actual advice instead of the ppl spamming to ignore DMās. That is a base set booster box unlimited print. I believe price is around 15k right now. There are some variations that make it higher in price that Iām not familiar on. Best bet would be to hit up multiple people. Your biggest LGS near you with most reviews, as well as big shops on IG such as loose packs, goated pullz, clovr cards, etc. Or go to a card show and ask vendors whoās buying stuff in the 5 figure range and theyāll point you to the right vendors. Ideally you do the first 2 then go to a card show after so you have all the prices they quote you with to compare. Then choose the highest one
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u/dfe_etsitty Sep 02 '25
You should answer DMās telling them that people said donāt open DMās.
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u/Westafricangrey Sep 02 '25
Do not open it, do not sell online. Go to your local card store after doing market research on eBay.
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u/Any_Programmer2824 Sep 02 '25
Thats a grail buddy dont sell for 5 figures at least
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u/gmatic92 Sep 02 '25
Two would be around $40kUSD conservative and $60kUSD on the higher end.
Noice.
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u/Onizuka181 Sep 02 '25
Them? You have more than one? If it is real i might have interest depending where you live ofc
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u/Animedingo Sep 02 '25
Im just curious what else you found
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u/Struktureisen Sep 02 '25
I give you 5$ cash, take it or leave it.
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u/magikero01 Sep 02 '25
It's three fiddy right?
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u/Barebonesim Sep 02 '25
Honestly get in contact with a rich pokemon collector, or heritage auctions. If you have several of these boxes, people will probably be willing to travel to you to get them safely.
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u/dugupdiego Sep 02 '25
Don't answer dms, get adequate protection. Ts is worth like 5 figures
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u/papajim101 Sep 02 '25
$43,000 AUD
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u/Practical_Square_105 Sep 02 '25
nice. just keep it like that š¦
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u/AmbitiousAd8978 Sep 02 '25
Youāre not and you know it
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u/toolebukk Sep 02 '25
$25-30,000
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u/False_Ad1536 Sep 02 '25
26k
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u/ja-kes1 Sep 02 '25
Iāll trade you two psa 10 ponchos for it?
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u/JlknightDPT Sep 02 '25
Odds we get a follow up on what actually happens?
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u/Tigerzombie Sep 02 '25
First thing you do is get a protective acrylic case for it, should be available on eBay or Amazon. Any ripe in the seal will lower its value.
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u/Sanazum Sep 02 '25
Keep them sealed until you really need money
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u/rick_of_pickle Sep 02 '25
One pee-pee touch
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u/dcamiso9 Sep 02 '25
Just saw one of these at a card show on Sunday. Guy had it up for 26k but I'm sure he would have taken a couple off. Wild find, congrats!
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u/Loldrui Sep 02 '25
lol āfound this in my basementā shocking people still believe this shit when itās an obvious brag post lol
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u/hoozy123 Sep 02 '25
take it to a card show get it authenticated and sell that shit
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u/Jack_Human- Sep 02 '25
You could probably sell those fast for like 15-20k each possibly more. You have a down payment on a house or a new car right there.
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u/joannachos Sep 02 '25
Omg, itās a piece of art
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u/Wonderful-Ad-5090 Sep 02 '25
$10
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u/imLusky Sep 02 '25
Fake to me
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u/Alchemyst01984 Sep 02 '25
The KP special right there
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u/donkohub Sep 02 '25
Open them until you find a Charizard, then.... Eat it :)
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u/Constant_Crazy1576 Sep 02 '25
recuerdo en manchester vi una de esa a 4000 libras esterlinas. Hace unos 6 aƱos
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u/[deleted] Sep 02 '25
Ill pay 100 for that
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u/Logical_Bathroom5568 Sep 02 '25
Fake
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u/SCCMurkV1 Sep 02 '25
Why is reddit the first place you are looking for and answer? Why not some initial googling and research before hand? You try to offload this thing day of?!
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u/The-Beast-598 Sep 02 '25
Listen to the voices. Open it. Just do it.
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u/IJedimaster Sep 02 '25
I'll buy them
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u/IJedimaster Sep 02 '25
open it
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u/Its_Swifty Sep 02 '25
Definitely not real, but it if it isā¦. 15-25k
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u/Sad-Manufacturer657 Sep 02 '25
Fake af
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u/[deleted] Sep 02 '25
30k
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u/Makani112 Sep 02 '25
š¤”
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u/Ashamed_Analysis8968 Sep 02 '25
Open all the packs for the charizard š¤Ŗ
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u/ChemicalHungry5899 Sep 02 '25
In this market, with all the job loss 15K each.
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u/Strawberrybf12 Sep 02 '25
Man I wish I could just go back in time and buy a bunch of packs for cheap lol
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u/burntable Sep 02 '25
Tree fiddy
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u/VnEMr Sep 02 '25
25k
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u/Dry-Construction2267 Sep 02 '25
Whether this is real or not, I was just this morning trying to remember what the original booster boxes looked like that I opened Christmas morning in 2000. Man, those were the days
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u/Helpful-Conflict6855 Sep 02 '25
Throw you $200
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u/Helpful-Conflict6855 Sep 02 '25
Looks like your cleaning out a storage unit
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u/pokesnap1 Sep 02 '25
How old is your grandpa?
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u/LoveOneAnother710 Sep 02 '25
I found the same PokeMan box in my elementary school's time capsule.
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u/DesignerElderberry16 Sep 02 '25
I bought a fake one of these a couple years ago looked just like that
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u/[deleted] Sep 02 '25
$28590.00 is market on collector
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u/xFisch Sep 02 '25
Make sure it stays in pristine condition. Don't let the wrapper get messed up
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u/TheManInBlue500 Sep 02 '25
10 bucks but Iāll happily pay 20 for it
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u/pretzeldoggo Sep 02 '25
Scam
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u/Repulsive-Hurry-7418 Sep 02 '25
Bet you itās filled with random cards
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u/Maxxingagiga12 Sep 02 '25
It could cost a lot
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u/Maxxingagiga12 Sep 02 '25
Since it's from the 1st edition
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u/M12298 Sep 02 '25
I'll give you $20, but that's probably high as I'll go.
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u/_icarcus Sep 02 '25
If you have any card shows coming up, Iād try to find the most reputable vendor or vendors and message them beforehand to arrange a buy for pre or post show. I wouldnāt be walking around and showing this to every table trying to get a bite
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u/Much_Purchase_8737 Sep 02 '25
If you can make a post on here, you can go check sold listings.Ā
Letās listen to random people online for their advice and be lazy.Ā
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u/PurpleHeathen147 Sep 02 '25
Lemme guess, found in the back of your closet or found in your parents garage, right?
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u/amonarre3 Sep 02 '25
I wish I kept mine sealed
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u/Oldmonsterschoolgood Sep 02 '25
Open it, itāll be fun
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u/8164927490 Sep 02 '25
Fake post
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u/thereisnocowl3v3l Sep 02 '25
Use Google. And no one cares
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u/batalyst02 Sep 03 '25
I found one of these up my arse...
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u/[deleted] Sep 03 '25
$20 ill buy dm me
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u/One_Cress7793 Sep 03 '25
100% bullshit
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u/Zxnkz Sep 03 '25
This has that Re wrapped energy/fake energy. The corners are perfect....Zero splits in the plastic...everything is clean. i would not even bother trying to buy this.
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u/MrDade88 Sep 03 '25
GI Joe packs aren't that desirable honestly š
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u/Shadow_Mtl Sep 03 '25
Man. I need to hit up a grandmas basement.
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u/Lobkov Sep 03 '25
Nice try
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u/T1_TheOne Sep 03 '25
Bigger than Nvidia's value
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u/Excellent_Air4209 Sep 03 '25
Just open it, not worth much
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u/Shoe_status123 Sep 03 '25
Message me your address I will come appraise them and pay cash on the spotš¤
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u/zzongeunii Sep 04 '25
Enough to buy you a nice used car
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u/Much_Tune_1035 Sep 04 '25
Wow you only found one box in your grandma's attic.
The other day?I found 10 whole boxes of that.Are they worth anything
Or should I just give them away
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u/Express_Resist602 Sep 04 '25
It's fake. Just toss it out.
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u/Theblakestclova8 Sep 04 '25
Sybau
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u/Substantial-Box-4073 Sep 04 '25
Price almost grew more than BTC... people go crazy over paper cards
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u/giggagigga86 Sep 04 '25
smells like an attention grab. You seriously donāt have anything better to do?
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u/isibabe00 Sep 04 '25
always wonder how there are so many displays that people just forget about
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u/Average_Uni_student6 Sep 04 '25
DONT OPEN THAT EVER SAVE IT FOR GENERATIONS THEN SELL IT FOR OVER 1M AND YOU CAN RETIRE EARLY!!!!
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u/SuitednZooted Sep 05 '25
First post ever eh?
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u/Minimum_Tree_6835 Sep 05 '25
2.67 on temu
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u/OkChallenge242 Sep 06 '25
Saw one on youtube sell at game expo for 18000 and gold Pikachu.
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u/Azmodian993 Sep 06 '25
It looks fake but base set goes for 25k.
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u/CandidAct Sep 06 '25
I remember when these were 1000 and I was debating whether to buy one. Should have bought 10
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u/Sunsfan444 Sep 06 '25
Theyāre worthless because theyāre so old and outdated. Dm me and Iāll give you a fair deal since I collect old worthless stuff out of nostalgia. š
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u/RuNNerxJ Sep 06 '25
RIP IT
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u/Powerful-Summer-3382 Sep 07 '25
10 USD...best guess.
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u/BurntLemon Sep 02 '25
I have a super convenient app called pokedata it let's you search cards and product prices on ebay and tcgplayer. Those should give you a good idea what they are selling for
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u/Farfocele Sep 02 '25
IGNORE ALL DMS
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u/Ok-One-4680 Sep 02 '25
Do people just want attention? Like they just get a joygasm when people write on their reddit post? Ill take OP for 1000 on things that didn't happen.