Growth Drivers: Significant expansion led by regions such as Asia-Pacific and North America
Iona, Shield Of Emeria Griselbrand, in Wizards eyes, has huge potential, both positive and negative
Key sets to know for bulk buying: Base Set, Jungle, Fossil, Team Rocket (1999-2000): Nearly everything has value Gym Heroes, Gym Challenge (2000): Holos are valuable Neo Genesis through Neo Destiny (2000-2002): Holos are very valuable, some commons too Legendary Collection (2002): Reverse holos from this set are expensive EX era sets (2003-2007): Gold stars and ex cards are extremely valuable HGSS and Call of Legends (2010-2011): Several valuable cards Modern chase sets (Evolving Skies, Crown Zenith, 151, Prismatic Evolutions): Specific alt arts and SIRs The "Nickel and Dime" Strategy Some bulk buyers focus on volume rather than home runs
The Lazy Detective would be a pretty solid concept for a novel series, I think