An ultra-rare Pokemon card, originally purchased for just $2.70 in 1999, is now projected to fetch an astounding $54,000 at auction.
The 1st edition Shadowless Base Set Charizard card, esteemed as the “holy grail” among collectors, boasts a pristine condition and is part of the largest Pokemon card auction in the UK.
Since its inception in 1996, the Pokemon franchise has enchanted audiences of all ages worldwide, featuring unique creatures with extraordinary powers.
This auction, conducted by Hansons Auctioneers, will take place on Friday, February 27, marking the 30th anniversary of the launch of the beloved Pokemon cards.
For more details on the auction, check out Hansons Auctioneers.
Wilson-Turner recalled, “In 1999, a pack of 11 Pokemon cards could be bought at any Woolworths for a mere $2 to $2.70. The Charizard card was the rarest pull, akin to winning a mini lottery.”
With a production run of only 4,000 to 10,000 cards, finding one in mint condition, like this graded 9 (out of 10), is exceedingly rare.
Other noteworthy items include a sealed booster box from the original English Pokemon set, expected to sell for between $16,900 and $20,300.
David noted, “Originally purchased for around $135, this booster box has dramatically increased in value, now estimated at $13,500.”
Auctioneer Charles Hanson, known from TV’s Bargain Hunt, remarked, “The Pokemon market has skyrocketed recently, particularly among those in their 20s and 30s who are rediscovering their childhood treasures.”
“The 30th anniversary auction promises to draw international attention, and I encourage anyone with old collections to come for a free valuation.”
Join us at Hansons’ saleroom in Etwall, Derbys, for the exciting Pokemon Day Auction!
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