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How Pokémon Cards and other collectibles are treated as financial investments
Summary by The Midland Editorial Desk Joseph Sweeney , as published by KMID ABC Big 2 / YourBasin (Permian Basin ABC)
· August 3, 2026
· 1 min read
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Key takeaway The convention initially had a small number of vendors, with around 15-20 participating in its first event.
In the Permian Basin, a convention for trading card games has been gaining traction. The West Texas Trading Card Game Convention has been active for just over a year and has seen significant growth. The convention initially had a small number of vendors, with around 15-20 participating in its first event.
However, it has since expanded to include close to 150 vendors. Further details about the convention and its activities are available from local sources, including KMID ABC Big 2 and YourBasin.
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Category: local Published: August 3, 2026 Source: KMID ABC Big 2 / YourBasin (Permian Basin ABC) Reading time: 1 min
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What is this story about? In the Permian Basin, a convention for trading card games has been gaining traction. The West Texas Trading Card Game Convention has been active for just over a year and has seen significant growth…
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