As I've mentioned in a few different articles today, Amazon has been restocking a whole bunch of rare Pokémon TCG sets for Labor Day, and there are some seriously sought-after sets up for grabs right now. That includes the rare Destined Rivals Elite Trainer Box, which is currently available for just under $116 from Amazon.
I can't remember the last time one of these bad boys was available anywhere near market price from a major retailer. Yes, it's still well above the original MSRP, but that's unfortunately the state of the Pokémon TCG market right now. If you're willing to pay the premium, Amazon is currently one of the better places to pick one up.
TCGplayer has a median listing price of around $150, while its current market price sits at $120.18. Once you factor in delivery costs as well, Amazon's $115.98 price starts to look pretty reasonable, particularly given that it's sold and shipped directly by Amazon.
If you've been waiting for a restock, this is probably one worth considering while the stock lasts. These don't tend to hang around for long when they appear at major retailers.
The Pokémon TCG: Scarlet & Violet—Destined Rivals Elite Trainer Box includes:
Destined Rivals is still a highly sought after set, even over a year since its release. Just above you can see the top 10 most expensive cards from the set, including the chaser Team Rocket's Mewtwo ex (231/182) which still sells for around $450-$500 at TCGplayer.
I also want to emphasize that this Destined Rivals ETB is "sold and shipped" directly from Amazon itself, and not via any third-party sellers.
But is it worth it picking up the ETB at this price? That's ultimately up to you. The "market price" is simply what people are currently willing to pay, and that doesn't necessarily mean it's good value. Unfortunately, finding Pokémon TCG products at MSRP has become increasingly difficult, and market prices are often what collectors are forced to pay, even when buying from major retailers like Amazon.
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