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Pokémon’s Abysmal Ascended Heroes Release

Feb 3, 2026

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5 min read

Pokémon’s Abysmal Ascended Heroes Release

Is Ascended Heroes the worst set launch in the history of Pokémon?

Grey Thompson
Grey Thompson
Collecting Takes Time

Jan 27, 2026

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4 min read

Collecting Takes Time

Why long-term collecting is the key to success, and why it's so difficult to do.

Grey Thompson
Grey Thompson
Beware Pokémon Hype

Jan 20, 2026

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4 min read

Beware Pokémon Hype

The good and bad of hype in collectibles markets, and those who abuse it.

Grey Thompson
Grey Thompson
Why the Pokémon Boom Won’t End in 2026 (And What Will Finally Kill It)

Jan 14, 2026

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12 min read

Why the Pokémon Boom Won’t End in 2026 (And What Will Finally Kill It)

My predictions for the Pokémon market in 2026 and how I'm approaching the new year.

Grey Thompson
Grey Thompson
What Standard Rotation Means for Set Printing

Jan 6, 2026

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5 min read

What Standard Rotation Means for Set Printing

Why 'Standard rotation' is an important indicator of 'Out of Print' sets.

Grey Thompson
Grey Thompson
Reflections on 2025

Dec 31, 2025

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4 min read

Reflections on 2025

Thoughts on the Pokémon market after my first full year writing the TCG Buyers Club newsletter.

Grey Thompson
Grey Thompson
The Good News: More Pokémon Cards Are Coming. The Bad News: Not Yet.

Dec 23, 2025

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4 min read

The Good News: More Pokémon Cards Are Coming. The Bad News: Not Yet.

Pokémon's new printing facility will take a long time to have an impact on the market.

Grey Thompson
Grey Thompson
The PSA Monopoly Grows Larger

Dec 17, 2025

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3 min read

The PSA Monopoly Grows Larger

The acquisition of Beckett by PSA parent company, Collectors, raises concerns about its growing power.

Grey Thompson
Grey Thompson
Pokémon's Master Manipulator

Dec 9, 2025

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6 min read

Pokémon's Master Manipulator

The Kabuto King has given us a masterclass in market manipulation...

Grey Thompson
Grey Thompson
Is GameStop a Scalper?

Dec 2, 2025

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7 min read

Is GameStop a Scalper?

An analysis of whether a retailer's high prices make them a scalper.

Grey Thompson
Grey Thompson
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