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Unless you get a Booster Box (36 packs), but those cost ~$100 at the lowest.
Even an ETB which comes w/ 9 boosters don't go lower than $35, so ~$3.88/booster.
Also, I use a cataloging app called Ditto Dex. it pulls data from TCG player so you always see market prices on cards in a nice way to display your collecting on the go.
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Unless you get a Booster Box (36 packs), but those cost ~$100 at the lowest.
Even an ETB which comes w/ 9 boosters don't go lower than $35, so ~$3.88/booster.
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I just collect, but I do think you will see the value rise on most of these sets. Just look at Evolving Skies which came out in '21 and has a ton of really valuable cards. 151 is similar with how much value the Charizard, Blastoise, and Venasaur lines will hold going forward. The art work on the cards these days is pretty insane so even if you don't have a lot of money you can grab a lot of really cool looking cards for cheap if that's your thing. If you want to compete but don't want to euin the value of your cards the Pokemon TCG on OC and Mobile can still scratch that itch for you and you get a pack to rip on your profile with every lack you buy. So, it really caters to every kind of collector/player these days.
My wife and I tested the waters with completing Fossil. Our interest in Pokemon exploded, we started collecting master sets starting with the wizards of the coast sets, and we have dipped into modern a little bit. we are upto 4,500 unique cards in less than 12 months. We have had a blast checking out our local card stores and sorting through bulk or picking up missing holos. My advice is to dip into what interests you and go from there. Do not buy anything based on hype or if it is genuinely not something you want. My personal opinion is that the old wizards of the coast cards will retain their value into the future, they have already proved the will with the surge in 2020. Enjoy and have fun with it.
BTW, these scarlet and violet sets may not do it for you because pokemon is now up to 1000 different pokemon and these new ones are mostly uninspired and forgettable. However, scarlet and violet 151 is simply the first 151 pokemon (Kanto) and has been a lot of fun opening and collecting. Could be a good place to test the waters on product you can buy off the shelf.
Get yourself some nice protection, vault x makes very nice leather bound binders with side loading pages. Less than 30 bucks to store 480 cards.
Also, I use a cataloging app called Ditto Dex. it pulls data from TCG player so you always see market prices on cards in a nice way to display your collecting on the go.
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I mainly collect. Got into it after 20 yrs away once the 151 set came out because of nostalgia. Getting other cards now too bc the artwork on them is just stunning.
For 151 I got the ETB (9 packs), Binder collection (4 + awesome binder), a tin (2 packs) then the premium collection (16 packs). Lots of fun opening the first 15 packs, but after that was less fun due to all the doubles and bulk. Opening a pack with not a single new card isn't a great feeling
Did YouTube digging, talking to card shop folks, and learned the pro tip is to buy a few boosters at first (10-20) for the fun but after just buy singles of cards you like. Either from local card shops or TCGPlayer.com. Spend WAY less money and will always get stuff you actually want or like
And like another poster said, going to a card shop and digging thru their bulk or $1, $2, $3-$4 boxes is actually really fun. Similar thrill to booster pack opening since u don't know what you'll find, but without all the wasted money
Did both when sets first came out and phased out during Rocket. Played in Sanctioned DCI tournaments, online (through IRC), etc..
Modern sets are nice but I would never spend more than $3/booster pack. If you want to start collecting sets best to maybe buy a bunch in them beginning then go after singles.
My kids are getting around the age where they're understanding what they're reading. So I'm teaching them how to play and have them try the tournament scene if they're interested.
Regarding value, I don't think it'll hold compared to vintage sets. It depends on how The Pokemon Company and kids of this generation think of it.
Collecting on and off over the years and it has its ups and downs. I think Pokemon will be here a while thanks to the collector's. If people decide to want to jump into the game it's easily accessible and the TCG community is generally friendly.
In the end collect what you like, don't jump in the thinking you're going to make bank with modern sets.