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Global Card CollectorsAuthor: Global Card Collectors
Forget passports and go beyond borders with "Global Card Collectors," a podcast that connects collectors from across the globe! Join John, the Istanbul aficionado (@istanbulcards), and Will, the Kiwi card junkie (@kart_adami), as they embark on a journey to celebrate the diverse world of card collecting. From the bustling streets of Istanbul to the sun-kissed shores of Kaiteriteri, New Zealand, each episode dives into the unique collections and captivating stories of passionate collectors worldwide. So give us a try and see what card collecting is like around the world. Language: en Contact email: Get it Feed URL: Get it iTunes ID: Get it |
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109. Is the Pokémon Market About to Explode Again?
Tuesday, 24 February, 2026
In this episode, Will sits down with Global Card Collectors regular guest and Pokémon market expert Kieran @shinykiwitcg to break down everything happening in the Pokémon TCG world right now.They cover:• What they’ve both been up to recently• New personal purchases and sales• The current state of the Pokémon market — which continues to surge• Upcoming sets including Ascended Heroes, Perfect Order, Chaos Rising (Greninja), and the highly anticipated Darkrai/Rayquaza set• The approaching 30th Anniversary and why it could send the hobby into overdrive• Ongoing supply issues and the continued lack of booster box reprints• PSA price increases, the Beckett acquisition, and wider grading industry shakeups• The Logan Paul Illustrator Pikachu sale• Growing investor interest and the Liquid Marketplace controversy• Their past predictions — including why they expected a slowdown six months ago• Where they believe the market is heading next• Practical advice for collectors navigating an increasingly competitive and expensive landscapeSix months ago, they thought the bubble might burst. Instead, the market has gone from strength to strength - and with the 30th Anniversary on the horizon, things may only get even more intense.
