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A retired decorator’s attic in Woking recently yielded a remarkable discovery when a collection of Pokémon cards stored there for 15 years was sold at auction for £1.56 million. The owner only became aware of the significant value of the cards after reading a local newspaper article highlighting a single Pokémon card that had sold for over £6,000.
The collection was auctioned at Ewbank’s auction house in Surrey on Wednesday. According to Ewbank’s, this event marked the most valuable trading card auction ever held in the United Kingdom. The high turnout and enthusiasm emphasized the growing interest in collectible trading cards.
BBC journalist Duncan Kennedy visited Ewbank’s to examine the collection firsthand. His visit provided a closer look at the impressive range of cards and the excitement surrounding their sale. The auction has drawn attention to how the value of collectible cards has surged in recent years.
This sale has also highlighted how items stored away for many years can unexpectedly become highly prized. The story of the retired decorator from Woking serves as an example of how everyday possessions can one day turn into valuable assets in a booming collector’s market
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