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What is the price difference between standard and golden versions of Hotaru Yamaguchi?
card: Hotaru Yamaguchi 254 (2014) · category: variants
[Concise Summary]
Standard variants trade at a baseline of $0.25 USD plus id-based variance, while golden variants carry a 22x premium starting at $5.50 USD. This represents a significant secondary market price gap.
[Structured Data Grid]
| Standard Price Floor | $0.25 USD |
| Golden Price Floor | $5.50 USD |
| Price Spread Delta | 22x premium minimum |
| Collector Value Index | Low |
Detailed Investigation & Analysis
Print scarcity dictates price spreads. A standard card is easily sourced, keeping secondary margins thin. Golden cards require larger pack budgets to acquire, raising the price floor. Always verify card codes to check which version you trade.
Additional notes for collectors: Ensure checklist entries are verified before confirming trades. Standard trade ratios are calculated relative to card popularity.
[Album Context Specs]
| Card Code | 254 |
| Official Name | Hotaru Yamaguchi 254 (2014) |
| Estimated Value | $1.34 USD |
| Album Section | Japan (2014) |
| Completion Mode | Required Checklist Item |