Description: 2000 Topps Chrome Pokemon #146 Moltres Sparkle Chrome Version PSA 7. Total graded by PSA is currently at just 15 cards(PSA 10 pop. = 8). Its a beyond a rare pull, with just 3 Sparkle Chrome cards issued per box and 76 characters in Series 2, it would take, if the cards were perfectly sorted, 25 booster boxes to pull a specific character. 2000 Topps Chrome Pokemon TV Animation Series. Issued one year only for the 1st Generation Pokemon. Series 1 had Pokemon Characters 1 thru 78, while Series 2 had characters 79 thru 151. The #146 Moltres for auction is the “Sparkle” version which features a brilliant pixelated background pattern which is best viewed in normal to low light conditions. The “Sparkle” version card(s) were issued about 3 cards in each 30 pack booster box (each pack contains 5 cards). See the reverse picture of the Topps Chrome promo sheet with insertion rates for non base cards. -Spectra Version cards were issued about 1 card for each 2 packs.-Sparkle Version cards were issued about 3 cards for each 30 packs (each box). Currently a lot of confusion exists on Ebay sales with the ‘Chrome’ & ‘regular’ Topps Pokemon TV Animation issue. The ‘regular’ issue foil & rainbow foil insert cards are regularly offered on Ebay as “Topps Chrome Pokemon”, both releases have similar art work. Note: all Topps Chrome Pokemon card versions have a “Topps Chrome” logo on the card front. PSA, BGS, SGC & CGC card labels all make the distinction between the two versions. The current average Ebay cost for Series 1 Topps Chrome sealed booster box is between $10k/$15k. Currently there is a single Series 2 booster box listed on Ebay for more than $20k. USPS mail US Shipping $6.50. An International Ebay transaction fee may apply. Additional international postage may apply. card pictured is the card for sale. Case is in excellent condition. (Note: since Ebay is offering an "authentication Guarantee" with this purchase. Returns are not accepted)
Price: 1800 USD
Location: Los Angeles, California
End Time: 2025-01-19T17:20:45.000Z
Shipping Cost: 6.5 USD
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All returns accepted: ReturnsNotAccepted
Set: 2000 Topps Chrome Tekno Version
Game: Pokémon TCG
Language: English
Character: Moltres
Manufacturer: Topps
Year Manufactured: 2000
Features: First Edition
Card Type: Pokémon
Card Number: 146
