Is this the dip or was 2021 a once in a lifetime collectible craze as people were stuck at home during the pandemic with nothing to do but blow their money on dumb crap hoping to get rich quick
While 30 minutes of shuffling caused some corner damage, most of it was minor, with about 20% of the sleeves bent to the point where I would worry about playing them in a tournament
Even commodities with clear levels of use-value demand like gasoline, eggs, or palladium fluctuate in price for similar reasons, a combination of demand, investment speculation, and, if not always nostalgia, at least some form of emotional connection to a product that seems stronger than its value in use or consumption
This thing has held up better than most dorks given its age
Bokura no Card Shop () Japan, 170-0013 Tokyo, Toshima City, Higashiikebukuro, 1 Chome21 4F Mon-Fri: 2pm to 9pm / Sat-Sun: 12pm to 9pm Stock: Good The shop itself is pretty small, but they have a good amount of stock with 6 showcases
Amazon.com: Pokemon - Nemona - 238/091 - Special Illustration Rare - Paldean Fattes - Full Art : Toys & Games