by CardSZN | Aug 15, 2025 | Investing, Pokemon, Rare Cards
Take a deep breath and put the fire extinguisher down. Yes, Base Set Charizard is iconic, and yes, the right copy can sell for a car payment or ten. But for most people digging through a childhood binder, the card in your hand is not an instant five-figure payday....
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...
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...
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...
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....