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Step 1
Buy lots of cards at bulk to save the most moneyBe smart about how you buy trading cards. Don't buy them by the pack - buy them by the case. And don't buy them at stores - buy them online, where it is usually cheaper, or on online auction websites. If you are serious about trying to invest in trading cards, perhaps buy up top cards from private individuals.
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Step 2
Playing with cards generally decreases their value.Don't play with the cards. Keep them safe to preserve their value. Alternatively, don't even open up the packs. Save them and sell them later. Generally, 3-5 years after a limited edition set of cards from a still popular card game have gone out of print, unopened packs will go for 2 to 3 times their original retail prices. Buying them by the case only increases this profit margin. Remember to store them in a dark, dry place to precent moisture damage.
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Step 3
When you invest in trading cards, you invest for the long term.In general, there will always be a market for certain kinds of cards, though their value as an investment, like any other, goes up and down. Certain magazines, like Skrye, keeps track of that value. Generally, though, you won't see any real gains until a particular kind of card set goes out of print, so at least wait 2 years before you try to sell.
