Today, its price sits at 54,000 JPY (~US$372)
One $5.99 listing for a Starmie ex, for example, asks buyers to ensure they have 500 Trade Tokens, one Trade Stamina, and most importantly, an "unwanted Pokmon ex" to exchange for the card they actually want
If you intend to grade a card, read the terms of service of the grading company you use
The new condition markers are stunning, the extra booster pack helps ease the sting of the hike, and the promo card featuring Pikachu, Sprigatito, Fuecoco, and Quaxly is stunning
Behind it lies a story that begins with contests in a Japanese magazine in 1997, passes through a $60,000 eBay purchase, a secret exchange in Dubai and an $80,000 gold chain
Make sure to always protect your cards with a sleeve and top loader, and store them in a cool dry environment to keep them as mint as possible.