According to SVT Östergötland, Rickard Gottfridsson described interest as extremely high, with the store selling loose cards and experiencing a very large increase in sales. The increased interest has pushed up prices on popular cards, according to official sources. Last year, cards were sold for 140 million kronor on the auction site Tradera, official sources reported.
Rickard Gottfridsson collects Pokémon cards himself, according to official sources. According to SVT Östergötland, Gottfridsson described it as a hobby, advising people not to buy more than they can afford and noting that very few can earn a lot of money from Pokémon cards. The specific Pokémon cards most popular and driving the price increases remain unclear, as does the exact percentage growth in sales at Arcade Dreams compared to previous periods.
Interest is so extremely high right now. We sell loose cards in the store and have seen a very large increase in sales.
Factors causing the current surge in interest in Pokémon cards are not specified, and it is unknown whether other stores or regions are experiencing similar trends. The current market value range for high-demand Pokémon cards has not been disclosed.
It's a hobby, don't buy more than you can afford. Very few people can earn a lot of money from Pokémon cards.