Summary
Some people are discovering that old Pokemon card collections are now worth a lot of money. An expert estimates Barry Lloyd's collection is valued at £100,000. Interest in Pokemon cards has grown as people realize their potential to increase in value over time.
Key Facts
- Barry Lloyd's Pokemon card collection is valued at around £100,000 by an expert.
- A single rare Pokemon card recently sold for £30,000.
- In Cwmbran, a shop lost £65,000 worth of rare Pokemon cards to theft.
- Expert Elliot Riley-Walsh says many people don't realize the value of their trading cards.
- Pokemon, a franchise from Japan, includes games, TV shows, and collectibles.
- Pokemon cards started as a childhood game and have become valuable financial assets.
- Some people buy collectibles like Pokemon cards due to concerns about future financial stability.
- Elliot Riley-Walsh founded Valart, a platform to help people document and value their collections.
