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Shivam Patel

High-End Collectibles Expert

Shivam Patel is a high-end collectibles expert based in Virginia. With over 6 years in the collector’s space, Shivam collects all things Pokémon, Digimon, Yu-Gi-Oh, Sports, Toys, Video Games and more, and shares content around his collectibles on social media. He has amassed over 26k followers and Instagram and over 22k followers on YouTube. Shivam has also attended major conventions and has worked with major auction houses, including Heritage Auctions. He has also partnered with companies like eBay, Fanatics, and Goldin.

Favorite Piece of Advice

Patience is key when it comes to collectibles.

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18 Rarest & Most Valuable Charizard Pokémon Cards

Learn what makes Charizard cards valuable & where to find themIf you’re a Pokémon fan, you probably know how popular Charizard is. While there are tons of Charizard Pokémon cards in existence, some are more rare and ...