The Iced Coffee Hour The Pokémon Expert: THIS Makes More Money Than Stocks, Crypto, & Real Estate - Combined!
Dec 21, 2025
Jeremy Padawer, a seasoned toy and collectibles entrepreneur, shares his wealth of knowledge on valuing collectibles and turning early investments into fortune. He reveals the most valuable item in his collection, an Ishihara Pokémon PSA 10, and discusses his fascinating journey from domain names to leading Squishmallows. Jeremy also highlights his meeting with Warren Buffett, dives into the psychology of collectors, and explains why collectibles can outperform traditional investments. Plus, he offers invaluable advice on avoiding common pitfalls in the world of collecting.
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Ishihara PSA 10 Win
- Jeremy Padawer bought an Ishihara Pokémon PSA 10 shortly after the artist's 60th birthday and paid about $100,000.
- He now receives unsolicited offers around $400,000–$500,000 for the card, showing rapid appreciation.
Palisades Fire And Insurance Mistake
- Jeremy lost most of his collectibles in the Pacific Palisades fire and estimated $7–8 million in losses.
- He had extensive insurance but admits he under-updated valuations and urges others to insure and review values regularly.
Update Insurance Annually
- Review and update insured values annually and individually insure high-value items.
- Treat insurance as inexpensive protection: roughly $5,000 per million per year, Jeremy says.