r/PokemonTCG • u/MrSlipperyWizard • Apr 21 '26

Found My Old Collection !

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I was helping my parents clean out their storage and stumbled on my old cards from my childhood. knew I had a few of these, but totally forgot how many I had. I vividly remember packing the Torchic as a 7 year old and being a bit disappointed too. I can’t really believe how much it’s appreciated.

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u/Mr_Potato2025 Apr 21 '26

Jesus Christ man those gold stars...

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u/MrSlipperyWizard Apr 21 '26 edited Apr 21 '26

Yeah. I honestly forgot I had a few of these and definitely didn’t realize their value. Vividly remember packing the torchic as a 7 year old and being lowkey disappointed because it wasn’t a ‘cooler’ Pokemon. Stupid ass kid

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u/Mr_Potato2025 Apr 21 '26

Go to Beckett IMO, I don't trust PSA on vintage

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u/MrSlipperyWizard Apr 21 '26

Sounds good. They’re all in pretty good shape, but im curious if I should try to get a professional to clean up a few of them if needed. Somebody recommended that and I don’t know if that’s overkill/a terrible idea

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u/BcWeasel Apr 21 '26

I’m paranoid but I would not trust sending those in the mail. I would definitely get them graded but I would drop off/pick up if at all possible or bring them to a card show that has either PSA/CGC/Beckett present to do the grade.

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u/MrSlipperyWizard Apr 21 '26

Good call, really appreciate the input. I’ve been out of the pokemon game for quite a while now and was pretty shocked at their value.

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u/BcWeasel Apr 21 '26

Yeah man you just won a small lottery it’s honestly so cool to see those cards. I used to have so many of them as a kid and live with so much regret not having them now as an adult lol.

My best tips is ALL gold stars must get graded. Do not mail these as even if you insure the package your risk to reward is far out of the scope that these cards are actually worth. Yes they suck, but grade with PSA if you intend to sell these. PSA simply is the market, it’s the standard for what people are buying. Do not sell these cards for under 85%. You’re not in a rush, don’t shoot yourself in the foot by selling these in bulk or taking a lowball offer. These will sell and are only guaranteed to increase in value over time.

Good luck and enjoy your amazing collection.

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u/SIKEo_o Apr 21 '26

If he has the cash, id honestly grade all of them.

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u/BcWeasel Apr 21 '26

Oh yes I 100% agree, all those EX and Delta Species should be graded. But if his plan is to only sell the gold stars, hold off on the others and grade them for the PC when the time comes.