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What Pokémon Sets Are Worth Opening in 2025? (And Which Ones to Skip)

What Pokémon Sets Are Worth Opening in 2025? (And Which Ones to Skip)

by CardSZN | Aug 23, 2025 | Buying & Selling, Investing, Pokemon

The Eternal Question: Rip or Hold? Collectors have debated this since the 90s: do you open the packs, or keep them sealed? In 2025, the decision is even trickier. Modern sets pump out shiny cards left and right, but that doesn’t always translate into profit. The...
Pokémon Card Reprints: How to Spot Them (And Why It Matters)

Pokémon Card Reprints: How to Spot Them (And Why It Matters)

by CardSZN | Aug 22, 2025 | Buying & Selling, Investing, Pokemon

Why Reprints Are Everywhere If you’ve opened a pack in the last few years, chances are you’ve run into a reprint. The Pokémon Company loves to re-release iconic cards—sometimes as tributes, sometimes as money-printing nostalgia plays. That Charizard you pulled? Could...
What Makes a Pokémon Card Valuable? (Beyond Just Rarity)

What Makes a Pokémon Card Valuable? (Beyond Just Rarity)

by CardSZN | Aug 14, 2025 | Buying & Selling, Investing, Pokemon

What Makes a Pokémon Card Valuable? (Beyond Just Rarity) You’re excited. I’m excited. But spoiler alert: value isn’t just about rarity. So buckle up for a ride through scarcity, condition, playability, nostalgia, and grading—with all the light sarcasm and slightly...
What Is a True Rookie Card? (And Why the Hobby Still Fights About It)

What Is a True Rookie Card? (And Why the Hobby Still Fights About It)

by CardSZN | Aug 13, 2025 | Buying & Selling, Investing

The Debate That Never Dies (And Why It Still Matters) If you hang around card people long enough, you’ll hear it: “Is that a true rookie?” Followed by three different answers, four opinions, and one guy explaining Star Company print runs from memory. The definition of...
How to Use eBay to Source Undervalued Cards (Not Just Sell Them)

How to Use eBay to Source Undervalued Cards (Not Just Sell Them)

by CardSZN | Aug 13, 2025 | Buying & Selling, Investing

eBay Is Not Just an Exit—It’s a Deal Machine You already know eBay is the world’s biggest buyer pool for cards. What most people skip is using it as a sourcing engine. With the right filters, saved searches, and a little misprint magic, you can spot cards the crowd...
Is Breaking Boxes Worth It in 2025? Here’s the Math

Is Breaking Boxes Worth It in 2025? Here’s the Math

by CardSZN | Aug 12, 2025 | Buying & Selling, Investing

Why Break a Box When You Can Flip Singles? First off, if you’re asking whether cracking open sealed boxes in 2025 is worth your time and money, buckle up: it depends on your risk tolerance, your spreadsheet game, and how much you enjoy the smell of fresh cardboard....
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Nidoking Holo – Shadowless Base Set 11/102 (LP/NM)

Nidoking Holo – Shadowless Base Set 11/102 (LP/NM)

Early print Shadowless Nidoking from the 1999 Base Set. Holo Rare with clean surface and subtle edge wear on back — LP to NM range. Classic Ken Sugimori artwork.

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