I Found a Rare Box of Pokemon Cards Worth up to £20k and Almost Binned Them

Grandfather Discovers Valuable Pokemon Card Collection

An unnamed 81-year-old grandfather recently stumbled upon a rare set of Pokémon cards that are now valued at £20,000. The cards, which were part of a sealed Pokémon Fourth Print Base Set Booster Box, had been in the grandfather's possession since 1999.

A Close Call with the Bin

The valuable Pokémon cards came dangerously close to being thrown away during a recent clear-out. The grandfather had originally planned to discard them, but his daughter recognized their potential worth. She convinced her father to hold onto them, preventing a costly mistake.

A Lucrative Hobby

The family's interest in Pokémon cards extends beyond this recent discovery. The daughter reminisced about how she and her daughter began collecting the cards in the late 1990s. Over the years, their collection grew so large that they were able to sell other assets for approximately £50,000.

An Unexpected Windfall

The valuable Pokémon card collection is set to be sold at an upcoming auction, with Hansons Auctioneers in Derby handling the sale on October 17. The proceeds from the auction will likely be divided among family members, providing a welcome financial boost.

A Growing Market for Rare Pokémon Cards

This story comes on the heels of recent reports of Pokémon fans willing to pay millions of pounds for the rarest cards. In fact, one collector was willing to spend over £3,000 for a single ultra-rare card. The growing demand for these cards has made them a valuable investment.

A Surprising Turn of Events

The original purchaser of the Pokémon cards never could have imagined that his £100 investment would turn into a £20,000 windfall. The family is grateful for the unexpected turn of events and looks forward to the upcoming auction.