# \#invest **URL:** https://www.elitefourum.com/tag/invest/2191.md [Latest](https://www.elitefourum.com/latest.md) · [Categories](https://www.elitefourum.com/categories.md) · [Tags](https://www.elitefourum.com/tags.md) --- ## [The Giant Penny Stonkers™ Thread](https://www.elitefourum.com/t/the-giant-penny-stonkers-thread/64928)
**Author:** [@Josh](https://www.elitefourum.com/u/Josh)\ **Replies:** 27\ **Last updated:** [October 24, 2026, 12:10pm UTC](https://www.elitefourum.com/t/the-giant-penny-stonkers-thread/64928 "2026-10-24T12:10:45Z")
What are Penny Stonkers? A simple and unoriginal concept that many of us are already familiar with, Penny Stonkers - or Pennystonking - is buying multiple copies of cheap cards in the hope that they’ll eventuall… --- ## [Joined the dark side today](https://www.elitefourum.com/t/joined-the-dark-side-today/64375)
**Author:** [@ArcticLapras](https://www.elitefourum.com/u/ArcticLapras)\ **Replies:** 26\ **Last updated:** [September 19, 2026, 12:11am UTC](https://www.elitefourum.com/t/joined-the-dark-side-today/64375 "2026-09-19T00:11:37Z")
So, usually I buy cards because I like them, and, sometimes, because they seem like a good investment too. With this card, it’s almost purely because it seems like a great buy, a PSA 10 Gold Star although I do like the … --- ## [PSA 10 vs CGC 10 / BGS 9.5 for vintage grails](https://www.elitefourum.com/t/psa-10-vs-cgc-10-bgs-9-5-for-vintage-grails/52000)
**Author:** [@investoroak](https://www.elitefourum.com/u/investoroak)\ **Replies:** 104\ **Last updated:** [April 18, 2026, 4:48pm UTC](https://www.elitefourum.com/t/psa-10-vs-cgc-10-bgs-9-5-for-vintage-grails/52000 "2026-04-18T16:48:22Z")
How do you guys feel about collecting PSA 10 vs CGC 10s or BGS 9.5s for vintage grails? Realize PSA 10 is the gold standard, and taking BGS black label and CGC pristine 10s aside – the price difference between PSA and n… --- ## [Mega Evolution Bulbasaur Stamped Promo?](https://www.elitefourum.com/t/mega-evolution-bulbasaur-stamped-promo/58973)
**Author:** [@danielw](https://www.elitefourum.com/u/danielw)\ **Replies:** 14\ **Last updated:** [April 2, 2026, 12:50am UTC](https://www.elitefourum.com/t/mega-evolution-bulbasaur-stamped-promo/58973 "2026-04-02T00:50:59Z")
Are you guys picking up the bulbasaur ME stamped promo? The prices are finally reasonable. Also do you guys see this card doing well in the future? --- ## [Cosmic Eclipse vs. Roaring Skies](https://www.elitefourum.com/t/cosmic-eclipse-vs-roaring-skies/61259)
**Author:** [@deadbeatdan](https://www.elitefourum.com/u/deadbeatdan)\ **Replies:** 11\ **Last updated:** [March 16, 2026, 4:41pm UTC](https://www.elitefourum.com/t/cosmic-eclipse-vs-roaring-skies/61259 "2026-03-16T16:41:21Z")
Hello, I’m looking to move back in time for my next booster box. I currently have mostly SWSH booster boxes. Right now, Cosmic and Roaring both sell for roughly $4,000. Am I mistaken that Cosmic is the set that had mo… --- ## [Are CGC/SGC/BGS the better value over PSA right now?](https://www.elitefourum.com/t/are-cgc-sgc-bgs-the-better-value-over-psa-right-now/61023)
**Author:** [@Jazker](https://www.elitefourum.com/u/Jazker)\ **Replies:** 18\ **Last updated:** [March 5, 2026, 1:10am UTC](https://www.elitefourum.com/t/are-cgc-sgc-bgs-the-better-value-over-psa-right-now/61023 "2026-03-05T01:10:18Z")
I’ve been focusing on collecting vintage 1st edition singles from base set to gym trainers/challenge and can’t wrap my head around why some non-PSA slabs are going for much lower than their PSA counterparts? I know PSA c… --- ## [Thoughts on 96-99 JP vintage?](https://www.elitefourum.com/t/thoughts-on-96-99-jp-vintage/60725)
**Author:** [@VApat26](https://www.elitefourum.com/u/VApat26)\ **Replies:** 25\ **Last updated:** [February 23, 2026, 2:17am UTC](https://www.elitefourum.com/t/thoughts-on-96-99-jp-vintage/60725 "2026-02-23T02:17:02Z")
What are your thoughts on early 1996-1999 Japanese vintage cards as far as long term value? I have researched just about all there is and I feel like it’s still a very untapped and underappreciated sector. I can’t help … --- ## [Who has the future; vintage or current modern?](https://www.elitefourum.com/t/who-has-the-future-vintage-or-current-modern/58780)
**Author:** [@ArcticLapras](https://www.elitefourum.com/u/ArcticLapras)\ **Replies:** 232\ **Last updated:** [February 9, 2026, 12:30am UTC](https://www.elitefourum.com/t/who-has-the-future-vintage-or-current-modern/58780 "2026-02-09T00:30:45Z")
An interesting discussion topic (lately anyway), is if vintage is somewhat slept on these days, or if modern has simply taken over. People who say the latter often point out that modern cards (in their opinion) have supe… --- ## [Are PSA 9 WotC cards very undervalued?](https://www.elitefourum.com/t/are-psa-9-wotc-cards-very-undervalued/59856)
**Author:** [@ArcticLapras](https://www.elitefourum.com/u/ArcticLapras)\ **Replies:** 46\ **Last updated:** [January 7, 2026, 8:56pm UTC](https://www.elitefourum.com/t/are-psa-9-wotc-cards-very-undervalued/59856 "2026-01-07T20:56:22Z")
I have been watching the market closely for quite some years now, and recently one thing is interesting. PSA 10´s are all through the roof, no matter what generation. But PSA 9´s are far behind. When talking about popul… --- ## [What, in your opinion, is the best SV set? (Investing)](https://www.elitefourum.com/t/what-in-your-opinion-is-the-best-sv-set-investing/59993)
**Author:** [@ArcticLapras](https://www.elitefourum.com/u/ArcticLapras)\ **Replies:** 4\ **Last updated:** [January 4, 2026, 6:18pm UTC](https://www.elitefourum.com/t/what-in-your-opinion-is-the-best-sv-set-investing/59993 "2026-01-04T18:18:31Z")
Last year, I did a post on the first ´modern modern´ era, Sw/Sh, about what the best sets are, and I thought, let´s do SV since it is over now. This can both be a fun discussion and help for people looking for opinions. … --- ## [Best cards to invest in?](https://www.elitefourum.com/t/best-cards-to-invest-in/48236)
**Author:** [@rayray123](https://www.elitefourum.com/u/rayray123)\ **Replies:** 74\ **Last updated:** [December 29, 2025, 4:53pm UTC](https://www.elitefourum.com/t/best-cards-to-invest-in/48236 "2025-12-29T16:53:52Z")
I wanted to ask a few things if you guys wouldn’t mind. 1st of all, I wanted to know investing wise, what would be the most wise cards/boxes to invest into? I was also wondering if the 25th anniversary golden box is bett… --- ## [How do I get started on investing in Pokémon?](https://www.elitefourum.com/t/how-do-i-get-started-on-investing-in-pokemon/59660)
**Author:** [@BumBumDance](https://www.elitefourum.com/u/BumBumDance)\ **Replies:** 68\ **Last updated:** [December 13, 2025, 12:50am UTC](https://www.elitefourum.com/t/how-do-i-get-started-on-investing-in-pokemon/59660 "2025-12-13T00:50:03Z")
I’ve been reading articles and watching videos and it seems like I’ve been missing out on so much! Please give me some tips. And is Destined Rivals worth it at $400 per box? --- ## [E-Series Future Potential?](https://www.elitefourum.com/t/e-series-future-potential/58473)
**Author:** [@HolographicStash](https://www.elitefourum.com/u/HolographicStash)\ **Replies:** 24\ **Last updated:** [September 18, 2025, 7:40pm UTC](https://www.elitefourum.com/t/e-series-future-potential/58473 "2025-09-18T19:40:25Z")
Hello fellow masters! I wanted to make this post in hopes some members of the community can give me some insight and potentially opinions on the sets mentioned in the title. As I’ve fallen deeper and deeper down the Pok… --- ## [Going to Japan, investment opportunity?](https://www.elitefourum.com/t/going-to-japan-investment-opportunity/57728)
**Author:** [@Swishbish](https://www.elitefourum.com/u/Swishbish)\ **Replies:** 53\ **Last updated:** [August 27, 2025, 10:09pm UTC](https://www.elitefourum.com/t/going-to-japan-investment-opportunity/57728 "2025-08-27T22:09:56Z")
I’m a big fan of the video games and anime. I do like enjoying opening a random pack here and there. But prices have spiked massively since this year. I do not have time for Discord groups that post links to deals that s… --- ## [Will prismatic ETB ever go below $100?](https://www.elitefourum.com/t/will-prismatic-etb-ever-go-below-100/56656)
**Author:** [@Otakuculture](https://www.elitefourum.com/u/Otakuculture)\ **Replies:** 15\ **Last updated:** [June 14, 2025, 5:18pm UTC](https://www.elitefourum.com/t/will-prismatic-etb-ever-go-below-100/56656 "2025-06-14T17:18:31Z")
I was lucky enough to hit a restock and I grabbed one prismatic ETB for $50. Will it go above $100? Will it go below $100? What are y’all’s opinion on holding this long term? Most of my investments are in 151 right now. --- ## [Japanese Art Rares](https://www.elitefourum.com/t/japanese-art-rares/52620)
**Author:** [@sherotcg](https://www.elitefourum.com/u/sherotcg)\ **Replies:** 6\ **Last updated:** [January 30, 2025, 3:39am UTC](https://www.elitefourum.com/t/japanese-art-rares/52620 "2025-01-30T03:39:10Z")
Curious to get everyone’s thoughts on Japanese Art Rare cards and their investability. The majority of these are around a dollar a card (and probably less in places). They are full special art cards and I guess any one i… --- ## [Should I Invest in Booster Bundles?](https://www.elitefourum.com/t/should-i-invest-in-booster-bundles/52417)
**Author:** [@Quagsirebreeder](https://www.elitefourum.com/u/Quagsirebreeder)\ **Replies:** 3\ **Last updated:** [January 26, 2025, 10:45pm UTC](https://www.elitefourum.com/t/should-i-invest-in-booster-bundles/52417 "2025-01-26T22:45:42Z")
Are the little booster bundles with 6 packs a good investment. I’ve got enough store credit at a card shop to get one for Crown Zenith, Paldean fates or Lost origin and I was wondering if they’re as good in investment as… --- ## [Initial Hype is the Key to Long-Term Success for Modern Pokémon Sets!](https://www.elitefourum.com/t/initial-hype-is-the-key-to-long-term-success-for-modern-pokemon-sets/51995)
**Author:** [@genchiro](https://www.elitefourum.com/u/genchiro)\ **Replies:** 1\ **Last updated:** [January 5, 2025, 1:10pm UTC](https://www.elitefourum.com/t/initial-hype-is-the-key-to-long-term-success-for-modern-pokemon-sets/51995 "2025-01-05T13:10:28Z")
As a Pokémon fan, I’ve often found myself navigating the fine line between collecting for passion and investing in sets that show potential. Over the years, I’ve developed a hypothesis that might seem counterintuitive at… --- ## [Vintage vs. Modern Pokémon Cards: Are Vintage Cards Undervalued?](https://www.elitefourum.com/t/vintage-vs-modern-pokemon-cards-are-vintage-cards-undervalued/51608)
**Author:** [@efekt21](https://www.elitefourum.com/u/efekt21)\ **Replies:** 60\ **Last updated:** [December 13, 2024, 10:55pm UTC](https://www.elitefourum.com/t/vintage-vs-modern-pokemon-cards-are-vintage-cards-undervalued/51608 "2024-12-13T22:55:02Z")
I’ve recently gotten back into collecting vintage Pokémon cards, focusing mainly on PSA 9 graded cards. I wanted to open up a discussion here to hear your thoughts: Do you think modern cards are overvalued when compared… --- ## [Share your general tips for investing in Pokémoncards](https://www.elitefourum.com/t/share-your-general-tips-for-investing-in-pokemoncards/51562)
**Author:** [@ArcticLapras](https://www.elitefourum.com/u/ArcticLapras)\ **Replies:** 22\ **Last updated:** [December 6, 2024, 11:50am UTC](https://www.elitefourum.com/t/share-your-general-tips-for-investing-in-pokemoncards/51562 "2024-12-06T11:50:57Z")
I thought I´d create a topic for general tips for investing in Pokémoncards. This can be individual cards, graded cards or sealed product. The idea is to share knowledge so that it becomes a place with interesting, diff… --- ## [Japanese Gold Star Pikachu](https://www.elitefourum.com/t/japanese-gold-star-pikachu/51405)
**Author:** [@RocketAdminDan](https://www.elitefourum.com/u/RocketAdminDan)\ **Replies:** 7\ **Last updated:** [November 23, 2024, 8:05am UTC](https://www.elitefourum.com/t/japanese-gold-star-pikachu/51405 "2024-11-23T08:05:33Z")
Hey everyone :wave: I’ve got the chance to buy a pretty clean looking Japanese Gold Star Pikachu - it won’t get a 10 but I think from the pictures it’s a minimum 7/8. They want £260 for it - i’m only recently getting in… --- ## [Modern vs Vintage?](https://www.elitefourum.com/t/modern-vs-vintage/51344)
**Author:** [@ArcticLapras](https://www.elitefourum.com/u/ArcticLapras)\ **Replies:** 26\ **Last updated:** [November 20, 2024, 12:54pm UTC](https://www.elitefourum.com/t/modern-vs-vintage/51344 "2024-11-20T12:54:22Z")
So, recently there was a pretty big discussion about Surging Sparks. More specifically; is it investable. This got me thinking about making that discussion a bit bigger in scope. Right now, modern (let´s say Sword & Shi… --- ## [What do you guys think of surging sparks as a investing opportunity?](https://www.elitefourum.com/t/what-do-you-guys-think-of-surging-sparks-as-a-investing-opportunity/50591)
**Author:** [@Vertemes](https://www.elitefourum.com/u/Vertemes)\ **Replies:** 138\ **Last updated:** [November 19, 2024, 5:48am UTC](https://www.elitefourum.com/t/what-do-you-guys-think-of-surging-sparks-as-a-investing-opportunity/50591 "2024-11-19T05:48:10Z")
I personally think its gonna be a fantastic set, but I want to hear others opinions! --- ## [Most valuable "Semi vintage" set in ten years](https://www.elitefourum.com/t/most-valuable-semi-vintage-set-in-ten-years/51138)
**Author:** [@ArcticLapras](https://www.elitefourum.com/u/ArcticLapras)\ **Replies:** 10\ **Last updated:** [November 10, 2024, 7:07am UTC](https://www.elitefourum.com/t/most-valuable-semi-vintage-set-in-ten-years/51138 "2024-11-10T07:07:28Z")
Having a good discussion about the best/most valuable modern set in ten years is awesome, but, having a good discussion about the best semi vintage set is even better! (Maybe). So, modern sets would be Sun & Moon - Scar… --- ## [Most Undervalued Vintage Japanese Promo Card under $500](https://www.elitefourum.com/t/most-undervalued-vintage-japanese-promo-card-under-500/49914)
**Author:** [@Poke3](https://www.elitefourum.com/u/Poke3)\ **Replies:** 49\ **Last updated:** [August 25, 2024, 1:15am UTC](https://www.elitefourum.com/t/most-undervalued-vintage-japanese-promo-card-under-500/49914 "2024-08-25T01:15:18Z")
Hello Everyone, What do you think is the most undervalued vintage Japanese Promo card under $500 that could see a moonshot in the future? Promos like PLAY campaign, Art Academy, design contests and trophies (e.g. Snap … --- ## [BGS 10 vs PSA 10](https://www.elitefourum.com/t/bgs-10-vs-psa-10/46545)
**Author:** [@wizzfizz](https://www.elitefourum.com/u/wizzfizz)\ **Replies:** 55\ **Last updated:** [August 22, 2024, 4:45am UTC](https://www.elitefourum.com/t/bgs-10-vs-psa-10/46545 "2024-08-22T04:45:56Z")
Hi guys, I’ve been collecting a large amount of modern PSA 10s over the last few years. However seeing the quantity of modern cards being printed today & the lack of rarity & scarcity, I’m thinking about only buying BGS … --- ## [Surging Sparks - Modern Surging Again in November](https://www.elitefourum.com/t/surging-sparks-modern-surging-again-in-november/49405)
**Author:** [@Tyranids](https://www.elitefourum.com/u/Tyranids)\ **Replies:** 11\ **Last updated:** [July 23, 2024, 2:57pm UTC](https://www.elitefourum.com/t/surging-sparks-modern-surging-again-in-november/49405 "2024-07-23T14:57:57Z")
https://www.pokebeach.com/2024/07/surging-sparks-english-pokemon-tcg-set-releasing-in-november Pikachu focused set, dragon focused set, stellar tera Pokemon, need I say more? If TPCI keeps up the more difficult SIR hit … --- ## [If you were given $5,000 USD to invest in Pokémon, what would you buy and why?](https://www.elitefourum.com/t/if-you-were-given-5-000-usd-to-invest-in-pokemon-what-would-you-buy-and-why/48448)
**Author:** [@gengarbrigade](https://www.elitefourum.com/u/gengarbrigade)\ **Replies:** 38\ **Last updated:** [May 30, 2024, 11:35am UTC](https://www.elitefourum.com/t/if-you-were-given-5-000-usd-to-invest-in-pokemon-what-would-you-buy-and-why/48448 "2024-05-30T11:35:12Z")
You’ve been given $5,000 USD to start your pokemon collecting/investing journey, what would you put your money into? And why? --- ## [Warren Buffett's Hedge Fund Challenge: Modern Sealed vs Vintage Singles](https://www.elitefourum.com/t/warren-buffetts-hedge-fund-challenge-modern-sealed-vs-vintage-singles/46809)
**Author:** [@Tyranids](https://www.elitefourum.com/u/Tyranids)\ **Replies:** 14\ **Last updated:** [May 29, 2024, 4:41pm UTC](https://www.elitefourum.com/t/warren-buffetts-hedge-fund-challenge-modern-sealed-vs-vintage-singles/46809 "2024-05-29T16:41:47Z")
2024-05-24: Twilight Masquerade release date! Modern Booster Boxes Since Scarlet & Violet: PokeDATA - Track your Pokemon portfolio! Modern Booster Boxes Since Sword & Shield: PokeDATA - Track your Pokemon portfolio! … --- ## [Best SWSH and SV sets to invest](https://www.elitefourum.com/t/best-swsh-and-sv-sets-to-invest/47853)
**Author:** [@Lawnmowerrr](https://www.elitefourum.com/u/Lawnmowerrr)\ **Replies:** 31\ **Last updated:** [April 26, 2024, 3:35pm UTC](https://www.elitefourum.com/t/best-swsh-and-sv-sets-to-invest/47853 "2024-04-26T15:35:05Z")
Hey everybody, Once in a while I update my ‘‘best’’ sets to invest in formula. I thought someone might like it here. I use the prices of the 10 most expensive cards divided by the price of a single pack (there has t… [Next page](https://www.elitefourum.com/tag/invest/2191.md?match_all_tags=true&page=1&tags%5B%5D=invest)