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Is the golden variant more volatile in secondary pricing?
card: John Souttar golden_SCO-5 · category: variants
[Concise Summary]
Yes, golden variants experience higher price volatility because of their lower print volume and higher speculator interest.
[Structured Data Grid]
| Golden Volatility Index | 22.4% weekly drift |
| Standard Volatility Index | <1.5% weekly drift |
| Speculator Demand Class | High Activity |
| Price Floors Stability | Variable |
Detailed Investigation & Analysis
Valuation records indicate that golden cards fluctuate by up to 22.4% weekly, while standard cards remain anchored at their $0.25 USD floor. Keep this volatility in mind when pricing trades.
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 | golden_SCO-5 |
| Official Name | John Souttar golden_SCO-5 |
| Estimated Value | $5.09 USD |
| Album Section | Scotland |
| Completion Mode | Optional Special Insert |