9 months ago
Logan Paul auctions ultra-rare Pikachu card
Logan Paul, a famous wrestler and influencer, is selling a very rare and valuable Pokémon card that he bought for $5.3 million.
He got a big offer of $2.5 million just for the advance to sell it to Ken Goldin, who is known for collecting rare items.
Logan Paul thinks young people should consider investing in unique items like Pokémon cards instead of traditional things like stocks.
He believes these collectibles can be a good way to make extra money.
However, experts say that while collectibles can give some returns, they are not as good as long-term investments like stocks.
Pokémon cards have seen a huge increase in value over the past 20 years, making them a hot item in the collectibles market.
Logan Paul is auctioning a rare Pikachu Illustrator card he bought for $5.3 million.
He received a $2.5 million advance from Ken Goldin, CEO of Goldin Auctions.
Paul encourages young people to invest in collectibles like Pokémon cards.
Pokémon cards have seen a 3,261% return over the past 20 years.
Experts note that while collectibles can be profitable, they generally offer lower long-term returns compared to stocks.
- Who
- Logan Paul, Ken Goldin
- What
- Auction of a rare Pikachu Illustrator card
- Where
- United States
- When
- Recent auction, details from Fox Business' ‘The Big Money Show’
- Why
- To capitalize on the collectibles market and encourage alternative investments
Key facts
- Card Name
- Pikachu Illustrator
- Purchase Price
- $5.3 million
- Auction Advance
- $2.5 million
- Buyer
- Ken Goldin
- Card Grading
- PSA-graded 10
- Pokémon Anniversary
- 30th in 2026
- Collectibles Return (1900-2012)
- 6.4% nominal, 2.4% real
- Pokémon Cards Return (20 years)
- 3,261%
Quotes
Logan Paul
WWE wrestler and influencer
“If you’re young, there are ways to spend and invest your money in ways that might mean more to you than in a traditional conservative environment like the stock market.”
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“The Pokémon market is hot. It’s hotter than it’s ever been. Ken gave me a deal I could not refuse.”
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Sam Instone
CEO of global wealth management firm AES
“Although the return is reasonable, it’s far lower than the long-term rewards of investing in the equity market.”
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