Things are heating up on the home video collecting scene! Two groups of CGC-certified videocassettes realized five-figure prices in recent private sales brokered by Nostalgix. The separate deals took place in early October 2026.
A group of six early Pokémon VHS tapes that include pre-recorded episodes of the Indigo League anime sold for an impressive $85,000 in the first private sale, which took place on October 13, 2026. The six CGC-certified videocassettes included:
a sealed Pokémon: The Mystery of Mount Moon (1998) graded CGC 9.4 A+
a sealed Pokémon: Thunder Shock! (1998) graded CGC 9.6 A
a sealed Pokémon: Charizard!! (1998) graded CGC 9.6 A+
a sealed Pokémon: I Choose You! Pikachu! (1998) graded CGC 9.6 A+
a sealed Pokémon: The Sisters of Cerulean City (1998) graded CGC 9.6 A+
a sealed Pokémon: Poké-Friends (1998) graded CGC 9.8 A+
Each of the six Pokémon videocassettes are pedigreed to the Dubai Collection, a prestigious collection consisting of hundreds of retro video games and home video collectibles assembled by a duo of collectors from Dubai. The two collectors started assembling their collection during the COVID-19 pandemic, first focusing on video games and then expanding into home video collecting. CGC has certified hundreds of video games and home video collectibles from the Dubai Collection, including several that have realized high prices on the secondary market, including this Pokémon VHS set.
Additionally, a collection of four Rocky movies on VHS, also certified by CGC, realized $60,000 in another private sale held through Nostalgix. The Rocky films (especially Rocky and Rocky II) are considered some of the greatest sports films of all time, while the entire series is considered a cultural phenomenon among American film enthusiasts. The sale included the following videocassettes:
a sealed Rocky, Century Fox Video (1982) graded CGC 9.4 B+
a sealed Rocky II, Century Fox Video (1982) graded CGC 9.4 A+
a sealed Rocky III, CBS / Fox Video (1982) graded CGC 9.2 A+
a sealed Rocky IV, CBS / Fox Video (1986) graded CGC 9.8 A++
Written by Sylvester Stallone and directed by John G. Avildsen (Rocky) and Stallone (Rocky II to IV), the initial four movies in the franchise were released in the 1970s and 1980s. They explore the journey of fictional boxer Rocky Balboa (played by Stallone himself) as he rises to stardom and self-worth through multiple fights and hardships, both inside and outside the ring. Finding a near-complete set today of the original Rocky movies on VHS in sealed and excellent condition is a tough feat, which contributed to the set's impressive sale price.
"It's very exciting to see CGC-certified home video collectibles become valuable pieces of someone's collection," said Kenneth Thrower, Vice President of CGC Home Video. "Collectors trust CGC to make sure their collectibles — whether home video collectibles, video games, cards, or comics — are authentic and properly graded, which is reflected in major sales such as these two five-figure collections here."
About Nostalgix
Nostalgix is a private brokerage platform dedicated to offering collectors and dealers a streamlined way to purchase and sell high-value collectibles. Through Nostalgix's platform, buyers and sellers enjoy private transactions without the need for online bidding and auction deadlines. Instead, Nostalgix matches buyers with sellers based on their wishlists and helps to facilitate deals, all while protecting both the buyer's and seller's privacy. To learn more, visit Nostalgix's website by clicking here.
About CGC
Since revolutionizing comic book grading in 2000, CGC has grown to include certification services for a vast variety of pop culture collectibles, including trading card games (TCGs), sports cards, magazines, video games, and home media. CGC also offers seamless solutions for autograph collectors with CGC Signature Series and JSA Authentic Autograph services. If you collect it, we grade and protect it.
CGC is part of the Certified Collectibles Group, a global provider of expert and impartial authentication and grading services for collectibles. Since 1987, the Certified Collectibles Group companies have certified more than 110 million collectibles, including coins, banknotes, comic books, cards, autographs, and stamps.