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If you want to make sure youre breaking even, then the amount of wins youll need to do so varies depending on the type of Draft event, but you can easily check it by seeing what the rewards are for different amounts of wins
Three takeaways: The top 2 cards alone exceed $2,600 in combined EN value the Shanks Manga Rare ($1,483) and Luffy Leader Parallel ($1,162) anchor a set with deep chase card appeal JPN boxes at ~15,000 (~$99) offer the best entry point for collectors who want the opening experience without the $1,700+ EN price tag The JPN vs EN price inversion creates a unique market dynamic JPN cards offer better value for collecting, while EN versions of top cards carry investment premiums From chasing the Shanks Manga Rare to evaluating sealed boxes as a long-term hold, OP-01 delivers on the promise of a true first edition
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For example, On 14 December 2023, a 1998 PSA 9 Pikachu Illustrator card sold for $2 million (1,548,410 / 1,839,940) on the auction site, Goldin, reflecting both its scarcity and the maturity of the investor base
Even more concerning is when you trade for cards in person you'll have to look much more carefully at the cards, especially the highly desirable, more valuable ones