The world of collectible Pokémon cards once again surprises with staggering sums. A retiree, who previously worked as a decorator, managed to earn a fortune for a collection that had been gathering dust in his attic for years.
An Accidental Investment from the '90s
It all began back in the 1990s when the man's son took up collecting Pokémon cards and trading them with classmates at school. The father liked the design of the cards and decided to purchase several sets for himself as a potential long-term investment.
The man carefully preserved the sets sealed in special binders and left them in the attic, where they remained for over 15 years. He had no idea how dramatically the demand for such vintage items had grown.
An Unexpected Jackpot at Auction
When the collection's owner saw news that a single rare card was sold for £6,000, he decided to check the contents of his boxes. It turned out that his collection contained genuine treasures for collectors.
- All cards were in mint condition and remained sealed;
- The total sale price at auction reached an incredible £1.5 million (over $2 million USD);
- The profit exceeded even the wildest expectations of the former decorator.
This story once again proves that old items from the '90s can turn out to be far more valuable than they seem at first glance.
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