WorldCOLLECTOR WATCH

Pokémon card values are soaring; collectors urged to check grading

CNBC says grading, scarcity, recent sales and counterfeits all shape what collectors pay; verify before you hand over real money for cardboard.

On air: Gloria Vance and Hank Ledger on Meet the Pressure
Published 9:48 AM ET, Sunday, October 11, 2026

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First reported by CNBC: “Pokémon card values are soaring. What collectors should know before buying or selling”.
Covered on BBN on Sunday, October 11, 2026, at 9:48 AM ET on Meet the Pressure, by Gloria Vance and Hank Ledger.

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CNBCPokémon card values are soaring. What collectors should know before buying or selling

Gloria Vance · World News AnchorIn the collectors' market tonight, Pokémon card values are surging.
Gloria Vance · World News AnchorGrading, scarcity and counterfeits all move the price, and CNBC advises checking recent sales before anyone buys or sells.
Hank Ledger · Lead AnchorI had a shoebox of those. Hundreds.
Gloria Vance · World News AnchorAnd where is that shoebox now?
Hank Ledger · Lead AnchorMy mother handled it.
Gloria Vance · World News AnchorThen she is the only person on this program who should be under oath.