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Pokémon: This Guinness World Records collection has 17,127 individual items in the collection,
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Pokémon: This Guinness World Records collection has 17,127 individual items in the collection, some new items are included. All other items are duplicates. This is a fantastic once in a lifetime opportunity to own the single largest collection of Pokémon memorabilia that has ever come to the market! The collection comprises every channel of Pokémon memorabilia from folders filled with trading cards, sealed product, figures including loose merchandise, plush toys, Pokémon stand, apparel, clothing, and much more!Included within the collection is massive variety: from trading cards include sealed box sets, blister packs, sealed tins and many raw cards from various sets; figures including loose merchandise and Pokémon plush toys of all types including some Japanese, Pokémon Center Exclusives as well as earlier, harder to find exclusives. Most of the video games are also included within the collection, some included are both English and Japanese versions. There are also various Pokémon consoles and video games included, some with their original packaging, from Nintendo 64, Game Boy, Nintendo DS examples. Three Nintendo DS game boxes have no games within them. Books including strategy guides, storybooks and activity books; as well as stationery, board games, apparel, food items and other miscellaneous Pokémon related memorabilia!The highlights of the collection include three German 1st Edition sealed base set packs, three English Unlimited sealed base set packs, four Team Rocket Unlimited sealed booster packs, three Jungle Unlimited sealed booster packs, one Spanish 1st Edition Jungle sealed booster pack; a Shadowless Base Set Blastoise card; Jumbo Lottery Ho-Oh plush, one of 100 ever made; various shiny Pokémon figures including Hasbro Charizard, Tomy Moncolle Garchomp and several Bandai kids' figures; Pichu Bros. "Tufty" Pichu Pokedoll; Squirtle 'PlushPlush', the earliest form from the popular Pokedoll line released in Japan; a Giant Shinx plush; a Pokemon Promotional stand; Japanese Mew purse plush, signed by Shigeki Morimoto (creator); Shiny Entei Pokedoll; and many folders filled with raw cards, including 1st Edition, English, Japanese and other language merchandise.Provenance: The collection has been personally obtained by the vendor over a period of 25 years, including two trips to Japan to collect exclusive items that were only sold in that region. The collection has been part of the Guinness World Records since 2009.Additional Information: All empty card packs, boxes, wrappers, leaflets, bags etc and loose items all count as one item each. One Pokemon card or sticker equals one item, so with a folder that consists of 150 different Pokemon cards or stickers will equal 151 individual items including the folder. This goes for everything in the collection including marbles, stationery etc. Some of the figures within this collection are sealed and unfortunately have sustained discolouration, although some of the earlier merchandise is not sealed. Some figures are in a loose condition. Some board games / figures with stands etc that have been opened are not in a complete state. Condition is varied dependent on the age of the item with some of the older merchandise having a lesser condition than more modern merchandise. Some earlier plush toys have lost their tags over the years also including some of the other merchandise. Some items have been kept for sentimental reasons. The internal battery in the Gold/Silver/Crystal games have run out, as is common for these games. They have not been modified or tampered with to include a new battery.As much of the collection as possible has been photographed for the viewing of buyer's, however, due to the nature of the size of the collection, a full photographic inventory is not available. Other requests are available; however, viewing is possible by appointment only. If you do have any enquiries, please contact David Wilson-Turner on 01283 733988 or email dwilsonturner@hansonsauctioneers.co.ukThe collection is based at our Bishton Hall saleroom and delivery / collection can be arranged with any successful purchaser upon completion of the sale.Terms and Conditions:A reduced buyer's premium will be in place for this lot, set at 10% + VAT. A £10,000 refundable deposit due to high value of the collection will be required for phone and commission bidding, as well as identification also being provided to us prior to the sale. Phone bidding is preferred on this lot; however, commission bids, room bidding, and online bidding may also available, please contact the auctioneer before the sale to arrange a bid.
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Pokémon: This Guinness World Records collection has 17,127 individual items in the collection, some new items are included. All other items are duplicates. This is a fantastic once in a lifetime opportunity to own the single largest collection of Pokémon memorabilia that has ever come to the market! The collection comprises every channel of Pokémon memorabilia from folders filled with trading cards, sealed product, figures including loose merchandise, plush toys, Pokémon stand, apparel, clothing, and much more!Included within the collection is massive variety: from trading cards include sealed box sets, blister packs, sealed tins and many raw cards from various sets; figures including loose merchandise and Pokémon plush toys of all types including some Japanese, Pokémon Center Exclusives as well as earlier, harder to find exclusives. Most of the video games are also included within the collection, some included are both English and Japanese versions. There are also various Pokémon consoles and video games included, some with their original packaging, from Nintendo 64, Game Boy, Nintendo DS examples. Three Nintendo DS game boxes have no games within them. Books including strategy guides, storybooks and activity books; as well as stationery, board games, apparel, food items and other miscellaneous Pokémon related memorabilia!The highlights of the collection include three German 1st Edition sealed base set packs, three English Unlimited sealed base set packs, four Team Rocket Unlimited sealed booster packs, three Jungle Unlimited sealed booster packs, one Spanish 1st Edition Jungle sealed booster pack; a Shadowless Base Set Blastoise card; Jumbo Lottery Ho-Oh plush, one of 100 ever made; various shiny Pokémon figures including Hasbro Charizard, Tomy Moncolle Garchomp and several Bandai kids' figures; Pichu Bros. "Tufty" Pichu Pokedoll; Squirtle 'PlushPlush', the earliest form from the popular Pokedoll line released in Japan; a Giant Shinx plush; a Pokemon Promotional stand; Japanese Mew purse plush, signed by Shigeki Morimoto (creator); Shiny Entei Pokedoll; and many folders filled with raw cards, including 1st Edition, English, Japanese and other language merchandise.Provenance: The collection has been personally obtained by the vendor over a period of 25 years, including two trips to Japan to collect exclusive items that were only sold in that region. The collection has been part of the Guinness World Records since 2009.Additional Information: All empty card packs, boxes, wrappers, leaflets, bags etc and loose items all count as one item each. One Pokemon card or sticker equals one item, so with a folder that consists of 150 different Pokemon cards or stickers will equal 151 individual items including the folder. This goes for everything in the collection including marbles, stationery etc. Some of the figures within this collection are sealed and unfortunately have sustained discolouration, although some of the earlier merchandise is not sealed. Some figures are in a loose condition. Some board games / figures with stands etc that have been opened are not in a complete state. Condition is varied dependent on the age of the item with some of the older merchandise having a lesser condition than more modern merchandise. Some earlier plush toys have lost their tags over the years also including some of the other merchandise. Some items have been kept for sentimental reasons. The internal battery in the Gold/Silver/Crystal games have run out, as is common for these games. They have not been modified or tampered with to include a new battery.As much of the collection as possible has been photographed for the viewing of buyer's, however, due to the nature of the size of the collection, a full photographic inventory is not available. Other requests are available; however, viewing is possible by appointment only. If you do have any enquiries, please contact David Wilson-Turner on 01283 733988 or email dwilsonturner@hansonsauctioneers.co.ukThe collection is based at our Bishton Hall saleroom and delivery / collection can be arranged with any successful purchaser upon completion of the sale.Terms and Conditions:A reduced buyer's premium will be in place for this lot, set at 10% + VAT. A £10,000 refundable deposit due to high value of the collection will be required for phone and commission bidding, as well as identification also being provided to us prior to the sale. Phone bidding is preferred on this lot; however, commission bids, room bidding, and online bidding may also available, please contact the auctioneer before the sale to arrange a bid.
A Single Owner Guinness World Record Collection of Pokemon Memorabilia Comprising of 17,127 Individual Items - Viewing by Appointment Only
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Etwall
Derbyshire
DE65 6LS
United Kingdom
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If items need to be sent abroad we shall assess these on an individual basis. Depending on the object and worth/size of parcel, Hansons will recommend using one of our couriers if we are unable to post your item in-house. We reserve the rights not to post items abroad if we deem unfit and think it will break.
We are not professional packers or shippers but do our utmost to pack items in a correct way which will ensure items arrive safely. However, Hansons Auctioneers will not be held responsible for making any claim. We may be able to make claims with Royal Mail or Parcelforce but cannot guarantee this.
There are some items that, due to their nature, size or weight, we cannot post out. However, we can recommend couriers and you can arrange for them to pick the item up from our saleroom/ London Office. They will also be able to insure some items which we are unable to insure.
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IMPORTANT INFORMATION
A reduced buyer's premium will be in place for this lot, set at 10% + VAT.
A £10,000 refundable deposit due to high value of the collection will be required for phone and commission bidding, as well as identification also being provided to us prior to the sale. Phone bidding is preferred on this lot; however, commission bids, room bidding, and online bidding may also available, please contact the auctioneer before the sale to arrange a bid.
PAYMENT IS BY BANK TRANSFER AND CARD PAYMENT VIA WORLDPAY. (NO PAYMENT OPTIONS ARE AVAILABLE ON LOCATION)
COLLECTION IS BY SAFE SOCIAL DISTANCING RULEs AND BY APPOINTMENT ONLY AFTER PAYMENT HAS BEEN MADE
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Minimum Lot Charge £6(+vat)
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Timely collection of items is imperative as storage space is limited.
Furniture: Lots must be paid for and collected within 3 days after the furniture sale, items remaining after this timescale will incur a storage fee of £50 +VAT per week.
General items: must be paid for and collected within 5 working days of the end of the sale, after that storage charges will apply which will vary between £10-£20 + VAT per week dependent upon volume of items/space required to store.
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Care is taken to ensure that any statements as to authorship, attribution, origin, date, age, provenance and condition are reliable and accurate, but all such statements are statements of opinion and are not to be taken as statements or representations of fact. Hansons reserve the right, in forming their opinion, to consult and rely upon any expert or authority reasonably considered by them to be reliable. All clients are advised they are entering into a contract with Hansons Auctioneers and Valuers under English Law and Jurisdiction.
1. The Buyer
The highest bidder to be the buyer. If any dispute arises, the auctioneer shall have absolute discretion to settle it and to put any disputed lot up again for sale.
2. Buyer Identification /Deposit
Buyers are requested to furnish references in advance of the sale in order to avoid delay in clearing purchases. Goods will not be cleared until such references have been processed or cheques cleared. Hanson’s reserve the right not to approve any online bidder when their registration credit check is not successful and who cannot provide references. Hansons will not accept commission bids for any buyer that has an outstanding invoice.
3. Buyer’s Premium
The buyer shall pay the hammer price together with a buyer’s premium at the rate of 10% plus VAT. Please note that there is a minimum purchase charge of £5 plus VAT. Internet bidding incurs additional surcharges subject to platform. Please make yourself aware of charges before proceeding to bid. A DEPOSIT OF £10,000.00 IS REQUIRED.
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Immediately on the fall of the hammer, all lots shall be at the sole risk and expense of the respective purchasers
All buyers you will be sent a payment request where possible via email, telephone payments are no longer accepted. A bank payment or payment in person are accepted alternatives.
All Bidders need to pay and arrange collection of smalls within 5 working days of the auction.Furniture buyers need to pay and collect within 3 working days of its sale day.
Failure to pay for goods within 15 working days of the auction may result in the sale being rescinded. The defaulting buyer will also be blocked from bidding at future Hansons auctions.
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Bank Transfer or Card Payment by Worldpay.
Personal cheques will only be accepted at the discretion of Hanson’s Accounts and on the understanding that NO goods will be released until bank clearance of the cheque has completed.
6. Collection / Shipment of Goods
All small goods must be paid for and collected within 5 working days following sale. Furniture must be paid for and collected within 3 working days. If after the alloted time the item has not been collected then a storage charge will apply, the item will also no longer be insured. Hansons shall then contact the buyer in writing to confirm that this additional charge is now in place and further to that if paid for item(s) are still not collected within another 3 weeks of the date on the letter, the items will be placed back into the next auction without reserve with the buyer becoming the vendor. All Hansons terms and conditions will now apply to the new vendor of this item. A cheque will be sent out 20 working days after the sale, this will be minus our saleroom and storage charges.
7. Postal Service
Hansons Auctioneers do offer a postal service for clients within the UK who are not able to attend the auction or unable to collect. We are not professional packers or shippers, though we will try our best to pack items in a correct way which will ensure items arrive safely. However Hansons Auctioneers do not insure items posted and therefore will not be held responsible for making any claim for damage. There are some items that due to their nature, size or weight we cannot post out, but we can recommend couriers who you can arrange to pick the item up from our saleroom. They may also be able to insure some items which we are unable to insure. For full details see ‘Postage of items’ under ‘Our Services’ on the Hansons website.
8. All buyers / couriers must check their purchases prior to departure from the auction. Hansons will accept no claims for loss or damage thereafter.
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10. Rights of Admission
The right is reserved to refuse admission to the auction premises and may be used by Hansons without giving a reason.
11. Selling Rate
Lots are sold at approximately 80 lots per hour in webcast only sales.
