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Heritage Auctions at Trade Summit Osaka 2026

Heritage Auctions, the largest auction house in the United States based in Texas, is set to participate in the inaugural Trade Summit Osaka 2026, taking place at the Sunrise Building in Osaka on August 1, 2026. This event is a unique gathering for collectors, shops, and players, prominently focusing on trading cards.

The Trade Summit Osaka 2026 will serve as a vibrant festival for collectors to exchange, buy, and sell a variety of trading cards, including popular categories like Pokémon, Yu-Gi-Oh!, ONE PIECE, and Magic: The Gathering. With its broad array of card genres on display, this festival aims to facilitate interaction among collectors both from Japan and overseas through various events and exchanges.

Heritage Auctions has established itself over the past 50 years as a leader in the auction world. They've garnered particular attention in recent years for Japanese pop culture items, especially trading cards such as Pokémon and rare manga, which have been attracting high bids at auctions. The company also deals in a wide range of pop culture collectibles, including anime, comics, and video games, making it a go-to for global collectors.

At the Trade Summit, attendees will have access to free consultations regarding auction submissions and evaluations. These services include guidance on how to appraise items in the overseas market, submission processes, collection organization, and grading services. If collectors wish to submit items for auction, they can even leave their items at the event for consignment. This presents a unique opportunity to enhance the value of their collections while participating in globally recognized auctions.

Event Details

• - Event Name: Trade Summit Osaka 2026
• - Date: August 1, 2026 (10:00 AM - 8:00 PM)
• - Venue: Sunrise Building Osaka A Hall
• - Admission Fee: General: 1,000 yen; Free for high school students and younger
• - Entrance Method: Check the official Trade Summit Osaka website for details.

Evaluation Categories

• - Trading Cards
• - Pop Culture Related Items

Upcoming Auction Dates & Submission Deadlines

• - Trading Card Division:
• - December 11-12, 2026: Trading Card Games Signature® Auction #7460
• - Submission Deadline: Around September 8, 2026

Please note that auction dates and submission deadlines are subject to change. Additionally, ungraded items will have earlier deadlines, and there may be restrictions on submissions if similar items are already listed or if the submission cap is reached.

Sample Auction Results from June 2026

• - Pokémon Trading Card Game English 1st Edition Base Set Complete (102 cards, PSA Gem Mint 10)

Final Bid: $1,218,750 (~¥197,160,000)

• - Pokémon Trading Cards “No.1, No.2, No.3 Trainers” (Media Factory, 1998)

Final Bid: $875,000 (~¥141,550,000)

• - Magic: The Gathering “Black Lotus” Limited Edition (Alpha, PSA NM-MT 8, Wizards of the Coast, 1993)

Final Bid: $100,000 (~¥1,618,000)

About Heritage Auctions

Heritage Auctions is recognized as the largest auction house for art and collectibles in the United States. It excels in online traffic and transaction volume, making it the world's largest collectibles auction company. With offices in cities including New York, Dallas, Los Angeles, London, and Tokyo, Heritage Auctions provides services worldwide.

The official website, HA.com, allows over two million online bidding members to explore more than seven million images and item details from past auctions. Registering for a free online account gives access to extensive bidding history and auction results.

In 2024, Heritage Auctions will establish an office in Tokyo, offering support in Japanese for auction participation, submissions, appraisals, and transportation arrangements.

For any inquiries regarding this release or upcoming auctions, feel free to contact us at [email protected].
Visit our website: HA.com/tokyo