Five mana for a 2/2 flyer
8 Chandelure (Illustration Rare) $48.20 A Terrifying Dinner Party Chandelure carved out an impressive place among the best competitive Pokemon in the VGC scene, but it hasn't had a notable TCG impact until now
Luffy (Manga) easily surge past those opening numbers, regularly pulling in $5,000 or more at public auctions
Pros: Higher per-card return than bulk buyers for curated lots Huge buyer pool means lots sell fairly quickly Auction format can push prices up on desirable lots Great for vintage bulk and themed lots Cons: 13% fees You handle all photos, listings, packing, and shipping Returns are possible (though rare for lots) Takes more time and effort than bulk buyers Best for: Curated lots (set-specific, character-specific, vintage), complete collections, and anyone willing to put in a bit more work for a significantly better return
As always, I'm eager for any feedback on today's article or any thoughts on typal cards and themes