Could A Reprint Ruin Pokemon 151?

Summary

The video discusses the potential impact of a Pokémon 151 reprint on the set's value. The creator, an investor and collector, argues for a reprint due to high demand, despite owning the set. They explore the debate between collectors who want affordable cards and investors who prefer scarcity. Analyzing past reprints, they suggest a reprint won't ruin the set's long-term value, drawing parallels to other sets like Lost Origin. The video also touches on the market behavior of various Pokémon products post-reprint, emphasizing the importance of timing investments in the Pokémon card market.

Takeaways

• 💭 The speaker believes a reprint of Pokémon 151 is necessary due to high demand, despite owning the set and acknowledging its quality.
• 🤔 There's a debate on whether reprints ruin a set, with collectors and investors having differing views on the matter.
• 📈 The speaker argues that reprints should meet demand but also allow for scarcity and value appreciation over time.
• 🔍 Historical data shows that sets like Evolving Skies and Fusion Strike have had reprints without significant negative impact on value.
• 📉 The speaker notes that reprints can initially cause prices to drop but historically they recover and even exceed previous highs.
• 🌐 The demand for Pokémon 151 is so high that even multiple reprints might not satisfy the market completely.
• 📦 The Ultra Premium Collection (UPC) for Pokémon 151 is particularly in demand and could benefit from a reprint to lower prices.
• 📈 The Elite Trainer Box (ETB) has seen a significant increase in price over a short period, indicating strong demand.
• 📊 The prices of singles like Venusaur and Charizard from Pokémon 151 have been stable, suggesting a solid market.
• 💡 Reprints can be advantageous for collectors looking to buy cards at lower prices, as they typically cause a temporary dip in the market.
• 💼 The speaker suggests that timing is crucial in Pokémon investing, and provides a video with strategies on how to invest wisely.

Q & A

What is the main concern about reprinting the Pokémon 151 set?

The main concern is whether a reprint would ruin the set by devaluing it, especially for investors, or if it would simply meet the current high demand without damaging its long-term value.

Why does the speaker believe a reprint of Pokémon 151 is necessary?

The speaker believes a reprint is necessary because the demand for the set is high, and it would ensure that more people, including collectors and kids, can access it at a reasonable price.

How do investors and collectors differ in their views on reprints?

Investors often dislike reprints because they reduce the scarcity of a set, which can affect its value. Collectors, on the other hand, prefer reprints because they make the cards more affordable and accessible.

Does the speaker believe a reprint would ruin the Pokémon 151 set?

No, the speaker does not believe a reprint would ruin the set. Based on the performance of other reprinted sets like Evolving Skies, they argue that high-demand sets maintain their value even after reprints.

How did other Pokémon sets like Evolving Skies and Lost Origin perform after reprints?

Sets like Evolving Skies and Lost Origin performed well after multiple reprints. Despite the reprints, the prices for these sets eventually rose, showing that demand can keep a set valuable even after reprints.

What advice does the speaker give to Pokémon investors regarding reprints?

The speaker advises investors not to panic if a reprint happens. They suggest holding onto their cards rather than selling during the reprint period, as prices are likely to rise again in the future.

What impact do reprints usually have on single cards within a set?

Reprints typically cause the prices of single cards to drop temporarily. However, the speaker mentions that these prices often recover over time, as seen with cards from sets like Lost Origin and Japanese 151.

Why does the speaker believe Pokémon 151 will maintain its long-term value even with a reprint?

The speaker believes that Pokémon 151 will maintain its long-term value because of the ongoing demand for the original 151 Pokémon, which makes it unlikely that the set’s appeal will diminish significantly.

What does the speaker say about the impact of reprints on market stability for sets like Pokémon 151?

The speaker mentions that while reprints may cause temporary drops in prices, the overall market for sets like Pokémon 151 remains stable, with demand driving prices back up in the long term.

What can collectors expect if a reprint of Pokémon 151 happens?

If a reprint happens, collectors can expect lower prices for sealed products and singles, making it an ideal time to complete their collections at a more affordable rate.

Outlines

00:00

🔍 Pokémon 151 Reprint: Necessary or Harmful?

The speaker discusses the potential effects of a Pokémon 151 reprint on the set's value. Despite personal investment, the speaker believes a reprint is necessary due to high demand. They emphasize the challenge of balancing investor and collector interests, with reprints potentially affecting scarcity and collectibility. Overprinting may diminish the 'magic' of the set, while underprinting risks leaving collectors and children without access. The speaker supports the idea that trading card game companies should print to meet demand, but also acknowledges the importance of scarcity for collectible value.

05:02

📉 Pokémon 151 Market Trends: Buy Now or Wait?

The speaker warns that buying Pokémon 151 at its current market peak could lead to short-term losses if a reprint occurs. However, they stress that only those who sell during the reprint would lose money, as prices tend to recover over time. Referencing other sets like Lost Origin, which rebounded after reprints, the speaker advises patience, as long-term trends often show value increases after an initial post-reprint dip. The key takeaway is that Pokémon card investing requires timing, and holding onto cards through market fluctuations can be profitable.

10:03

📈 Pokémon 151: Ultra Premium Collection & Reprint Impact

The Ultra Premium Collection could experience significant price fluctuations depending on reprint decisions. The speaker explains that ultra-rare items like these tend to retain their value better, but the overall market conditions will still have an effect.

Keywords

💡Reprint

A reprint refers to the process of producing additional copies of a previously released card set. In the context of the video, the discussion revolves around whether reprinting the Pokémon 151 set would diminish its value or demand. The creator argues that reprints can meet high demand without necessarily ruining the set’s appeal.

💡Demand

Demand in this context refers to the level of consumer interest and desire to purchase the Pokémon 151 set. The video highlights the high demand for the set and debates whether reprinting could satisfy this demand without adversely affecting the set's value.

💡Collectors

Collectors are individuals who acquire and keep Pokémon cards primarily for personal enjoyment and to complete their collections. The video contrasts the perspectives of collectors, who prefer affordable cards, with investors, who seek to maintain or increase card values.

💡Investors

Investors are individuals who purchase Pokémon cards with the expectation of their value increasing over time. The video discusses how reprints might affect investors' strategies, potentially lowering the immediate value of cards but not necessarily impacting long-term value.

💡Scarcity

Scarcity refers to the limited availability of a product, which can drive up its value and desirability. The video explores the balance between making cards accessible to all and maintaining a level of scarcity to preserve the set's allure and value.

💡Evolving Skies

Evolving Skies is another Pokémon card set mentioned in the video as an example. Despite multiple reprints, this set has maintained high value, suggesting that reprints do not necessarily ruin a set’s long-term market appeal.

💡Lost Origin

Lost Origin is a Pokémon card set that experienced high demand and was reprinted. The video uses it as a case study to show that reprints can temporarily lower prices, but demand can cause prices to rise again over time.

💡Ultra Premium Collection (UPC)

The Ultra Premium Collection (UPC) is a special, higher-priced Pokémon card set that includes premium items and packs. The video discusses the high demand and rising prices for the UPC, suggesting it could benefit from a reprint without long-term negative effects.

💡Market Stability

Market stability refers to the consistent pricing and demand for Pokémon cards over time. The video points out that despite reprints, the market for sets like Pokémon 151 remains stable, with prices eventually recovering and increasing.

💡Timing

Timing refers to the strategic consideration of when to buy or sell Pokémon cards to maximize investment returns. The video emphasizes the importance of timing purchases and sales around reprints to avoid losses and capitalize on price increases.

Highlights

The speaker supports a reprint for Pokémon 151 despite being an investor, citing high demand and accessibility as key reasons.

There's a distinction between collectors and investors, with collectors seeking affordable cards while investors want scarcity and value appreciation.

Reprints are viewed as controversial, but they help make cards more accessible and prevent scalping and overpricing during release periods.

The speaker believes reprints should not permanently devalue a set as long as demand remains strong, using past examples like Evolving Skies and Fusion Strike.

Sets like Lost Origin have shown that prices can stabilize and even rise again after a reprint, indicating that reprints don't necessarily ruin long-term value.

The speaker advises that reprint-driven price drops are often temporary, and those who hold onto their investments may see prices rise again in the future.

The upcoming Christmas period and the ongoing entry of new collectors into the Pokémon hobby will likely maintain or increase demand for sets like Pokémon 151.

The speaker mentions how reprints can benefit collectors by lowering the prices of singles and sealed products, making it easier to complete collections.

There is evidence that certain products, like the Pokémon 151 Ultra Premium Collection, are already seeing price increases due to limited availability.

The speaker stresses that reprints help balance the market, preventing extreme price spikes while still allowing long-term value appreciation.

Market dynamics for Pokémon sets, especially singles like Venusaur and Charizard from Pokémon 151, remain relatively stable despite fluctuations caused by reprints.

The speaker notes that reprints bring down the prices of sealed products and singles temporarily, but demand for popular sets like Pokémon 151 remains high.

Reprints allow collectors to access cards at lower prices, but the speaker advises that over time, prices often return to their previous highs.

The Pokémon 151 reprint is unlikely to damage the set's long-term value because the original 151 Pokémon remain highly desirable among collectors and investors.

The speaker emphasizes timing purchases correctly, noting that buying during a reprint can be advantageous for both collectors and investors.

Transcripts

so would a Pokémon 151 reprint ruin the

set entirely and this kind of video has

come about because you know I did make a

video talking about a Pokémon 151

reprint and personally I'm in the camp

that I think it needs one even though

I've personally invested in Pokemon 151

and I've always spoken about how great

of a set it is I still think a reprint

is necessary given the fact of how much

demand there is for the set and I think

just calling it quit right now and the

set is barely a year old is a little bit

premature I think one reprint would be

valid for a set of this much demand

though of course that is my opinion

though a big question that comes about

is will the reprint ruin the set there's

a lot of speculation and a lot of people

talk about reprints in general and it's

it can be seen as a bit of a dirty word

within the hobby because there is a

little bit there's there's always this

huge dichotomy between the collectors

and the investors of the side and the

investors like the one reprint and

that's how it is and that's how it goes

and then you know you got the collectors

and they kind of like to collect the

cards and they want to have a Affordable

Cards which they can get at a fair price

point and I am sitting in between the

middle one side I believe that everyone

should have access to product 100% I

believe product shouldn't be on release

I don't think you should be fighting

over product I think that that that

Pokemon and every single TCG company

needs to be printing towards demand I

think that is a right of passage I do

not think that anyone should be fighting

over sets on release though I am very

much also in the camp that once the set

has had its life let the set rise in

value or let there be some scarcity

associated with the set I mean it is

Collectibles that's the magical Allure

of them right now balancing this fine

Act is very difficult because if you

overprint a set you effectively make it

lose its magic it loses its magnetic

appeal it loses that kind of thing where

it's like oh is it going to run out you

know what I mean and whereas when you

underprint a set it kind of has this

little icky feeling around it because

it's like wait well kids really should

be have access to product kids should

miss out for Christmas period uh

collectors shouldn't miss out just

because there's so much demand scalpers

and stuff shouldn't be able to take

advantage of this you know it's it

becomes an unfair playing territory

though regarding Pokémon 151 and whether

or not a reprint would ruin the set I'm

about to go into that within this video

though I just want to say guys if this

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Pokémon collecting and investing it's

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channel I'd honestly love to have you on

board when we look at reprints and

whether or not they have some sort of

effect there's two ways to look at this

R now whether or not a reprint will ruin

the set what we need to really look at

is just take a little bit of a back

pedal on sets that have had reprints and

the sets have not been ruined whatsoever

evolving skies I believe had three waves

of reprints and that really hasn't had

that much effect on the ceiling of the

booster box value you can see evolving

Skies is sitting at incredibly High

values at the moment even with the

amount of reprints that it had same with

Fusion strike same with chilling rain a

lot of these sets had reprints and it

didn't have that much effect on the

ceiling so is there a correlation

between if a set doesn't get reprinted

or if a set gets reprinted and it goes

to its high I'm not too sure obviously

if there's one set and you know gets

printed once and it never gets reprinted

and there's this scarcity thing sure it

will climb in value but really if there

is demand to begin with it's hard to

wipe that away man like it's it's very

hard to just wipe it out now what's

interesting is and I want to just take

you through a little bit of a history

with lost origin right so lost origin

last year was getting quite in demand

you know the set released late 2022 and

by mid 2023 it was already looking like

stock was running dry and a lot of

people were literally begging for a

reprint though I can't go on TCG player

all the way that back but I'm right here

on TCG player and you can see lost

origin here after the reprint happened

it happened in I think it was June last

year even in September it was sitting at

130 135 129 129 and it was sitting like

that pretty much for most of the year

and then of course it started Rising

this year which was about nearly 7 to 8

months after the reprint it started

beginning to rise so you can see what

will usually happen whether or not

Pokémon 151 would be damaged because of

a reprint it's very unlikely cuz what

would happen and you can see it with

Japanese 151 now as well there would be

this thing where everyone goes oh it's

reprinted it's useless we don't need it

we don't need it oh my God suck is

available oh it's so abundant we don't

need it we don't need it it gets flooded

into the market people kind of be like

GH I don't want it I don't want to touch

it I can get it whenever I want and then

slowly slowly because people are not

acting on it people are not taking

decisive action it slowly begins Rising

now here's the thing if you buy at the

top so if you bought Pokémon 151 right

now okay you are actually buying it at

the top of its Market point right now

it's pretty much the highest point you

can buy it if there is a reprint

obviously it's going to go down though a

little bit of a rule with Pokémon

investing is you only lose if you sell

so Japanese 151 you can see it's rising

a little bit in value there was a

massive reprint in May this year it was

absolutely enormous pric has tumbled way

down now it is most certainly not back

at the prices that it was before the

reprint but you can see it's slowly

climbing now give this another 6 months

to another year and it is very likely

it's going to match its previous high

and this is what it's important to know

that if you do buy out of cycle like

buying 151 right now and there's a

reprint you would only really lose if

you sold during the reprint if you just

sat and held it's very likely that those

prices would one day rise again to those

levels just like you can see with lost

origin here this is now exceeding what

it was now I can't go back that far you

know before the reprint but I think

before the reprint it was already gone

to like 145 us 150 us and you can

currently see right now it's sitting at

2113 so it's exceeded its previous high

so would the1 reprint completely ruin

the set absolutely not though very

interesting things are happening with

Pokémon 151 that need to be accounted

for so you can see the ultra premium

collection I'm going to just pull this

in the one month graph you can see it

was sitting at August 5th at

$122 and now it's sitting at $143

just over a month later the UPC is in

demand this one is very deserving of a

reprint my opinion I think the ultra

premium collection is quite expensive to

begin with and seeing it already go to

143 us you know you you don't get that

many packs inside the UPC you get 16

packs so definitely it could use a

reprint to get these prices a little bit

down though will it ruin its complete

long-term value absolutely not Pokémon

151 in the original 151 Pokémon are just

way too desired you cannot just wipe

this out of existence you can probably

have another two reprints of this and it

still wouldn't curb the demand for this

set not just talking about now I'm

talking 3 years from now I'm talking

four years from now 5 years from now

it's not going to get printed

indefinitely right there is going to be

a point where Pokémon says no we need to

move on now seeing as there is going to

be an EV theme set you know whether it's

later this year or early next year

you're going to have the team rocket set

you've got surging Sparks you got Stella

Crown you got powder evolved and

Twilight masquerade also needing

reprints it does kind of make you think

Pokémon cannot just keep milking the1

cow they once they do a reprint if they

do they're probably going to back away

so I don't think it's going to have that

much of a damaging effect on the overall

market for the long term moving to the

next one you can see here the Elite

Trainer Box and you can just see I'm on

the 3mon timeline here but you can just

see in this last little month here the

etbs literally just going up it was on

$65 and now it's sitting at 73 an $8

increase in a month is quite substantial

right we pull this into the year graph

and you can see here it was sitting at

$57 in release this had a low of $46 and

it's now sitting at $73 if you bought

here you know during the Christmas

period last year for $46 I mean you've

made quite a decent amount of money from

46 to 73 you know even when including

Celler fees you've made quite a nice am

amount of profit right I mean it's

obviously not doubled yet but if if you

know without a reprint that's going to

go very very high depending on how many

people want the set don't forget the

Christmas period is coming up there's

still a lot of people really wanting the

set and don't forget one thing that a

lot of people forget is every day more

collectors enter the hobby every day a

new face is coming in and what do they

do they research sets they get

interested oh wow I love Twilight

masquerade oh what's the set before that

oh pal evolve that looks really cool hey

you know what what was before palder

evolved oh wow wow wow oh look I'm

looking at Japanese 151 whatever it is

whatever the timeline of wherever

they're looking they get interested in

some of the sets moving ahead you can

even see the singles are going through

an interesting period I'm on the

Venusaur year graph and you can see this

is currently sitting at $41 with the low

being $35 it's being really stable so

that looks that graph looks like it's

going up down up down that's actually a

very stable price you can see the lowest

in the market it was ever was 35 and the

highest point in the market was 47

there's some pretty good stability with

this Venusaur I do think a reprint would

push this Venusaur below its $35 low

given the fact that that's how usually

it works with reprints so if you've

never experienced the reprint before

what usually happens is yes seal tumbles

down but again the singles also tumble

down an enormous amount we saw that with

gutina V with losten we saw it with

Lugia V Whenever there is a reprint the

singles do get drawn down immensely and

we can also see what happened when

Japanese 151 got reprinted all the

master ball reverse holos also got drawn

down it calms the market down and

reprints are advantageous if you are

looking to collect your cards so if

you're a collector and you want to buy

some of your singles that you've missed

out on time it with reprints time it a

month after the reprint because you get

Sensational prices for the cards and

they don't stay forever same thing here

when we're on the Charizard I'm going to

pull that into the year graph and you

can also see that the Charizard's major

high was 1 1 34 and it's currently

sitting at 128 it's pretty much at its

new high a reprint would most certainly

pull this down and I think it would

reach a new low depending how big the

reprint is right you can also see the1

booster bundle these things are going

absolutely crazy and you can see I'm

pulling this in a year graph that is

looking like it is you can see now here

that's just climbing climbing climbing

sitting at 44 us though do I think even

if a reprint happened and it dropped

down would it affect its overall value

no I think overall in the very long term

a re print would have very little kind

of damage with its overall value of the

set very similar to evolving Skies no

one's really saying oh evolving Sky had

too many reprints and now the price has

gone staying low no when the set's in

demand it's in demand it's just as

simple as that and of course you can

also see the Zapdos from Pokémon 151

same thing its lowest point in the

market was $31 its highest ever point in

the market was $43 and it's currently

sitting at $40 again these 151 singles

are interesting with the stability that

they have it's really good to see this

Market stability though again reprints

would draw it down though I do not think

that you have to worry too much if a

reprint happens if you've invested in

this set because a lot of people that

have invested in this set already bought

it when it was below retail price the

people buying it now are the people

foming if that was you you got to just

get a little bit more skilled in this

game right now you are buying out a

cycle it happens though there is a lot

of ways on how to invest in Pokémon

properly and I explain that within this

video on screen right here within this

video I uncover the ways to invest in

time your markets properly timing is a

very big thing in Pokémon investing and

learning how to time your purchases

properly is pretty much one of the main

keys to being successful in this game if

you want to watch that video click that

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