This is a case where the total population number and the gem rate tell very different stories: the total count says "extremely common," but the five percent gem rate says "good luck finding a perfect one." That dynamic has kept PSA 10 Ancient Mew prices surprisingly healthy relative to what you might expect given the card's perceived ubiquity
With the errata of silver bordered cards to Acorn cards, now not all cards released in a Un- set will be for only casual play
The complete Retro Pack 2 booster set is 101 cards
Personally, I think a giant version of the first Charizard card would have been more impressive
When graded, the value climbs significantly: PSA 9 shadowless examples regularly fetch $225$325 , with PSA 10 Gem Mint versions occasionally selling for $375+
Because the product category is tied to collectibles, the machine can also work well for limited releases, promotional events, and seasonal sales campaigns