Pokémon is an EXPENSIVE hobby

Pokémon is becoming as popular as ever, but that comes with a price. It's much more difficult being a Pokémon collector now compared to the past. Here's why it's happening and what to do about it.

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https://www.whitehouse.gov/cea/writte...
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https://www.gamesradar.com/pokemon-fa...
https://metro.co.uk/2022/06/05/woman-...
https://www.businessinsider.com/colle...
https://www.abc.net.au/news/2021-06-0...
https://www.theguardian.com/games/202...

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Pokemon Sun and Moon Teaser - Gamespot
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Pokemon 20th Anniversary Trailer - IGN
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As It Was - Harry Styles
   • Harry Styles - As It Was (Official Vi...  

Trading Someone a PS5 for EVERY POKEMON DS GAME!! - KodyWithaK
   • Trading Someone a PS5 for EVERY POKEM...  

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Thanks for reading this. Gens 1 and 2 are not worth $70.

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