Wedding paid off by Pokémon cards: Man finds ultra-rare collection in attic after 20 years, sells for huge windfall

A Dorset man’s routine attic clear-out turned into an unexpected windfall when childhood Pokémon cards proved far more valuable than expected. Three Charizard cards sold for over £32,000 at auction, funding his upcoming wedding. Initially thought worth £500, the collection included a record-breaking sale. The story highlights how forgotten collectibles can carry significant financial and sentimental divergence over time.