Retrieved 14 November 2009
Then, every time a creature with power four or more enters the battlefield under your control, you get to draw a card if you want
In an absolute sense, the expected value is solid at the moment, probably significantly better than most people think, although declining prices and the variance of the set mean that opening the set is certainly a risk, since most of the set's value is concentrated in a few extremely expensive (and rare) cards
Imagine this quiet little artifact land in an Osgir the Reconstructor deck being sacrificed for several treasures
Here's what we look at: Current market prices from TCGplayerRecently sold listings on eBay Demand from our in-store and online customers The condition of your cards (Near Mint, Lightly Played, etc.) The size and quality of your collection That means: High-demand cards = higher payouts Cards with strong market value = more competitive offers Large, organized collections are easier to process and may receive better offers Heavily played or low-demand cards may receive lower offers We're upfront about our process and always do our best to make offers that reflect what collectors are actually paying todaynot just asking prices
even now, The Pokemon Company International doesn't formally recognize some of the tiers we've yet to discuss
