For those who aren't familiar with the hype surrounding Pokémon cards, Pokémon cards have been outperforming the S&P 500 significantly in long-term returns, with data indicating a return of approximately 3,821% since 2004, far surpassing the S&P 500's 483% gain over the same period. Not only does the numbers outperform major tech stocks like Meta Platforms, which has risen about 1,844% since its 2012 debut — its surge in value is driven by nostalgia, collector demand, and speculative investment, with rare, high-grade cards—such as the 1999 PSA-10 Charizard valued at over $300,000 or the Pikachu Illustrator card sold for $5.3 million—fueling the market.

Goldbacks are randomly placed and attached to packs throughout our vending machines. They’re tangible 24-karat spendable gold in participating communities, and make a collectible keepsake for those that value inflation-resistant commodities. For more information on Goldbacks, visit this link: https://www.goldback.com/about-goldbacks/

We have a Loyalty Program that rewards continuous purchases, giving you more value for every purchase you make when you buy a pack from one of our vending machines. Instead of just settling for packs in the machine, use the points to add rare Pokémon cards into your ever-growing collection. Climb the leaderboards — go from Gold Starter and aim to be a Gold Elite where your perks can net you items such as an Elite Trainer Box.