Yes, funko pops are worth investing in. You just never know like for example my Yusuke funko pop was worth 75 bucks but, I bought it for 10. Then,the figure dropped down in price to 45. I never heard of a restock drop or anything for the price to drop. Which, i thought was strange to me. But I currently looked up the price it's worth 70 now also I see him selling on anyone for almost 100 bucks ..super crazy
I collect Funko because I like them, not for an investment. if the Pop goes up in value that's just a bonus, but don't plan on selling them. Wise words for your motivation Monday too.
I feel the same way Paul. I collect them because I love how they look and I love trying to get ones that are harder to come by. Thank you for watching brother 😁
Today, my dad took me to his friend's Linda's Monona Antique store to sell some of our things and I got $20.00 for my things and my dad, Wally got $50.00 for his bar lights that he bought. I looked around a few minutes and I saw one of the Funko pops from Big Hero 6 the movie version. She was only $5.00 out of the box. It was the Honey Lemon Funko pop from 2016, one of the older Funko pops that I have not seen before in person. Big Hero 6 is my mom's least favorite movie of all time. Sabrina Griffin, big fan of your channel John. I have a friend at the office named John, same name as yours and I have other friends too. They are Jeff, Nancy, Theresa, Morgan, Jesse, Danielle, Juile, Sarah and Melissa too. They're very kind to me and they help me sometimes holding the garbage bag filled with shredded paper when the shredder gets full every five minutes.
Funko pop collecting can be what you make of it memories, new moments, investment hobby, or a family grail thing. I do it for fun, in hopes that it will mean something to my son next generation. Besides its Interesting hobby.
I agree with everything you said Karen, very well put. I’m hoping our collection will mean something to our future kids as well. Thank you so much for watching and leaving the great comment 😁
They do in some ways. I do wish they were more transparent with us as collectors and customers. But most companies don’t connect or interact with their customers at all
Great video and it fun watch certain pop go up in value and it also fun watching the trend in funko that make one pop a lot more than another pop keep up the good work
I buy certain pops that are purely investments. I only use money I can afford to lose if they don’t move but I consider them medium to long term investments. I’m not expecting a massive win fall but a bit of profit. I find this part of collecting fun. I also love buying ones I just love n if those ones go up, it’s just a bonus. Great video 👍🏻
One of my best "investments" was my Star Wars Rebels complete set. I started on it back in early 2019 and now it's worth a little more than double what I paid for it. I won't ever sell it since it my favorite of the Star Wars cartoons and Ahsoka is easily my favorite character but it's nice to know it's been going up. Next year when the Ahsoka series comes out her early pops as well as Ezra and Sabine should get yet another bump in value. :)
I started collecting since 2010 and had and still own a ridiculous amount of grails. Waiting on the housing situation to go back down before i sell the collection to get a new house.
Slapshotpops, pop rookie here thanks for the very informative video been watching a couple of videos & learning on the fly I did enjoy purchasing the 40 I have so far I'm hooked, but down the line how do I invest for the grands? Later on? I've set a limit of 20$ for any pop I want but from what I'm seeing that's not enough anyway thanks again for sharing your knowledge keep doing what you're doing I watch you all the time see you next video Blessings.
I’ve heard it’s much tougher to buy and sell higher end pops in other countries. Maybe that will change in the coming years. Thanks for watching Bryan!
I think one of the reasons that Funko did well during the pandemic is because a lot of people, like myself, started collecting at that time. Something to do while staying home, watching funko content videos and ordering online. I don’t know if investing in Funko work in the same way here in Norway. The marked here is still small, but who knows, that might change. For me it’s fun to collect cause it brings back childhood memories. Thanks for sharing your knowledge John. 😃
I think investing in funko pops and other Funko products is a good idea, but I feel like the investments should be things that the person enjoys at least somewhat so it’s not a total waste if the product investment does not go as planned.
I agree 100%. I think it’s easy to invest in something you have a passion for because chances are if you like it, someone else likes it too. Thanks for watching Todd!
I like collecting funkos, i found a Eddie Brock target exclusive worth $65 bought it for 20 at target. It is such a rush to find a exclusive or rare Funko
I was investing in crypto before I became a Funko collector, don't get me wrong they are amazing to look at and it's awesome owning some heavy pieces but it was my investor mindset that made me dive in deep, other people just see plastic I see art and wealth.
Great video. Am a new sub! New to Funko. Where are the best places online to buy Funko? Preorder Funko and sources to find out about limited numbered/edition Funkos? Thanks. Smashed the like button as well.
First off, thank you so much for subscribing and liking the video! That means a lot. I buy a lot of limited edition pops from other collectors in Facebook groups and from people I've met on Instagram. We don't usually pre-order anything any more since it takes so long for a lot of items to get delivered. Hopefully that helps!
@@Slapshotpops It does. Thanks for the quick reply. I've currently doing Pokémon and sports cards, but want to dabble into Funko. It seems inexpensive and for investment purposes you never know. Plus the Funkos are cool to open and to keep sealed.
I actually have a video dropping on this exact topic at the end of the month. I still think certain restocked pops are a good investment, especially if they’re popular characters. As long as you grab them for a low price, you can’t go wrong 😁 Thanks for the great comment!
my dad is a investment banker and he gives me soo much crap for investing all my money and paychecks into my grailed funko pops he just dsnt understand that i will be able to retire off my funko pop investment
Tell him I started with $100 and now my Funko portfolio is worth over $150,000. Keep grabbing the pops you think will hold value and I'm sure that you will be able to make quite a bit down the road. My parents were very skepctacle and doubtful when I first began collecting as well.
Call me old fashioned but I believe collecting should be done out of passion for the things you love. If you are going to sell them later on than why collecting them in the 1st place? Apparently you're not liking them enough to keep! I am a vivid Funko collector myself and I only buy the ones I really like not with the intention of selling them later and if they happen to go up in price so be it. Selling them at a later point is like a flipper but then long term! Funko is just a very smart marketing company with a lot of loyal fans! I think it is too bad that a lot of the Funko channels on RUclips now these days only speak about the value of the Funko's instead of the passion for collecting them.....just my humble opinion!
Point of this video is to point out there is an investment ability, especially since youtube channels buy so many mystery boxes and we get a lot of pops we don’t want/already have. We love the excitement of mystery boxes and it s great way to keep up with content. Thanks for watching
I not shore if invest in funko pop. I buy the pops that I like if they go up in value great if not they that great to because I have memories hunting them down with my boys. witch is priceless to me.
might have been but company saying the market is tanked, they have way over stock and no demand... so much so that they are throwing in the landfill some 30 million in new un opened stock, if there's funko in the landfill by the tune of millions then yours are now worthless. just the stock has went for a 60% drop in days and looking for it to continue until company cuts buildings, employees and eventually chapter 11. my suggestion Is sell off now and hopefully someone will think worth more then the evaluation will show in a few months.
Funko and other companies have been down this path before. A lot of news being spread around isn’t true unfortunately, especially the landfill drama. Thanks for your perspective, but we won’t be selling our collection any time soon.
I think if funko went out of business it would be great for the monetary side of collecting lol no more restocks or overseas unavaulting lol the only I would invest in, is the limited NFT pops. Con Pops are not as limited as they once were, heck neither is the funko shop items.
Do you guys think investing in Funko Pops is a good idea?! Let's talk about it!
Yes, funko pops are worth investing in. You just never know like for example my Yusuke funko pop was worth 75 bucks but, I bought it for 10. Then,the figure dropped down in price to 45. I never heard of a restock drop or anything for the price to drop. Which, i thought was strange to me. But I currently looked up the price it's worth 70 now also I see him selling on anyone for almost 100 bucks ..super crazy
Depends what they do with vaulted pops. If they keep unvautling people will lose faith In the product as a investment
I collect Funko because I like them, not for an investment. if the Pop goes up in value that's just a bonus, but don't plan on selling them.
Wise words for your motivation Monday too.
I feel the same way Paul. I collect them because I love how they look and I love trying to get ones that are harder to come by. Thank you for watching brother 😁
Thanks for sharing. Please stay safe.🏴😁😷👍. Have a great day and a wonderful week ahead
Thank you for watching Welsh! Have a great week brother 😁
Today, my dad took me to his friend's Linda's Monona Antique store to sell some of our things and I got $20.00 for my things and my dad, Wally got $50.00 for his bar lights that he bought. I looked around a few minutes and I saw one of the Funko pops from Big Hero 6 the movie version. She was only $5.00 out of the box. It was the Honey Lemon Funko pop from 2016, one of the older Funko pops that I have not seen before in person. Big Hero 6 is my mom's least favorite movie of all time. Sabrina Griffin, big fan of your channel John. I have a friend at the office named John, same name as yours and I have other friends too. They are Jeff, Nancy, Theresa, Morgan, Jesse, Danielle, Juile, Sarah and Melissa too. They're very kind to me and they help me sometimes holding the garbage bag filled with shredded paper when the shredder gets full every five minutes.
Outstanding video!!!!! Enjoyed..... It is always nice to know that your collection someday might be a goodly sum one day.
Thank you Seth! Glad to hear you liked it brother 😁
Funko pop collecting can be what you make of it memories, new moments, investment hobby, or a family grail thing. I do it for fun, in hopes that it will mean something to my son next generation. Besides its Interesting hobby.
I agree with everything you said Karen, very well put. I’m hoping our collection will mean something to our future kids as well. Thank you so much for watching and leaving the great comment 😁
I feel like funko is definitely a great investment but I just feel that the company tends to mislead people.
They do in some ways. I do wish they were more transparent with us as collectors and customers. But most companies don’t connect or interact with their customers at all
I just want to say, Funko Sodas are the greatest thing ever invented!! Nuff said! Great video btw!
Agree. Currently selling off my Pops to focus on Sodas.
That’s awesome!
Funko Sodas are very cool, we love opening and collecting them too. Thanks for watching Scotty 😁🏒
now they barely make them. great investment? no.
Great video and it fun watch certain pop go up in value and it also fun watching the trend in funko that make one pop a lot more than another pop keep up the good work
I agree 100%. The Funko market is fun to track and watch. Thanks for watching Corey 😁
I buy certain pops that are purely investments. I only use money I can afford to lose if they don’t move but I consider them medium to long term investments. I’m not expecting a massive win fall but a bit of profit. I find this part of collecting fun. I also love buying ones I just love n if those ones go up, it’s just a bonus. Great video 👍🏻
In 2022 Bought James Bond 518 Sean Connery from Goldfinger for 9.99$ >> Now is 100$ :))
That’s amazing! Congrats on that 😁
Excellent video, John! This was super informative!
Thank you John!
One of my best "investments" was my Star Wars Rebels complete set. I started on it back in early 2019 and now it's worth a little more than double what I paid for it. I won't ever sell it since it my favorite of the Star Wars cartoons and Ahsoka is easily my favorite character but it's nice to know it's been going up. Next year when the Ahsoka series comes out her early pops as well as Ezra and Sabine should get yet another bump in value. :)
I started collecting since 2010 and had and still own a ridiculous amount of grails. Waiting on the housing situation to go back down before i sell the collection to get a new house.
Thats fantastic! Hopefully you dont sell all and some will make it to the new house
Slapshotpops, pop rookie here thanks for the very informative video been watching a couple of videos & learning on the fly I did enjoy purchasing the 40 I have so far I'm hooked, but down the line how do I invest for the grands? Later on? I've set a limit of 20$ for any pop I want but from what I'm seeing that's not enough anyway thanks again for sharing your knowledge keep doing what you're doing I watch you all the time see you next video Blessings.
Hi! It depends in which country you are. In peru people doesnt buy those grials. It is a very difficult market for sale those good pops.
I’ve heard it’s much tougher to buy and sell higher end pops in other countries. Maybe that will change in the coming years. Thanks for watching Bryan!
@@Slapshotpops thanks for the answer! I wish the best. I really enjoy your videos
I think one of the reasons that Funko did well during the pandemic is because a lot of people, like myself, started collecting at that time. Something to do while staying home, watching funko content videos and ordering online. I don’t know if investing in Funko work in the same way here in Norway. The marked here is still small, but who knows, that might change. For me it’s fun to collect cause it brings back childhood memories. Thanks for sharing your knowledge John. 😃
I love the content. I always feel that my pops never rise in value but then I only buy commons. Haha
Hey there are some very expensive Disney and Star Wars Poos that are just technically commons. You never know what might go up in value someday!
what do you think about the original silver surfer funko as an investment?!
I think that’s a great choice, especially since we’ll definitely see him in the MCU at some point 🔥
I bought the 2017 sdcc pink marvin the martian for $50, consodering selling it as its now $200, thoughts?
I’d keep it since it’ll probably continue to go up in value honestly.
@@Slapshotpops Thanks, always have that worry what if they go down but ull hold onto him for a while
I have always been a collector, but it is nice knowing that they do hold some monetary value
Absolutely. It’s a very nice perk of this hobby 😁
I think investing in funko pops and other Funko products is a good idea, but I feel like the investments should be things that the person enjoys at least somewhat so it’s not a total waste if the product investment does not go as planned.
I agree 100%. I think it’s easy to invest in something you have a passion for because chances are if you like it, someone else likes it too. Thanks for watching Todd!
@@Slapshotpops couldn’t agree more! And of course John!
I like collecting funkos, i found a Eddie Brock target exclusive worth $65 bought it for 20 at target. It is such a rush to find a exclusive or rare Funko
That’s insane! Congrats Kris. I agree 100%, it’s definitely a rush 😁
I was investing in crypto before I became a Funko collector, don't get me wrong they are amazing to look at and it's awesome owning some heavy pieces but it was my investor mindset that made me dive in deep, other people just see plastic I see art and wealth.
Great video. Am a new sub! New to Funko. Where are the best places online to buy Funko? Preorder Funko and sources to find out about limited numbered/edition Funkos? Thanks. Smashed the like button as well.
First off, thank you so much for subscribing and liking the video! That means a lot. I buy a lot of limited edition pops from other collectors in Facebook groups and from people I've met on Instagram. We don't usually pre-order anything any more since it takes so long for a lot of items to get delivered. Hopefully that helps!
@@Slapshotpops It does. Thanks for the quick reply. I've currently doing Pokémon and sports cards, but want to dabble into Funko. It seems inexpensive and for investment purposes you never know. Plus the Funkos are cool to open and to keep sealed.
I do that now with Sodas, the most Sodas i buy is for investment. Because now you can still afford them.
That’s a great plan and you’re definitely ahead of the curve. I think a lot of people are sleeping on sodas and not realizing their value potential
What's your take on the unvaulted/overseas restocks like anti venom for example, do you think those types of items are worth an investment?
I actually have a video dropping on this exact topic at the end of the month. I still think certain restocked pops are a good investment, especially if they’re popular characters. As long as you grab them for a low price, you can’t go wrong 😁 Thanks for the great comment!
Great video John as usual really like it
Thank you Jeffrey!
Ur welcome John
is that king Boji shirt?
Not sure what you’re asking 🤷🏻
kinda hard to pay attention to the video when the piece of eye candy keeps staring at me 😍
Haha sorry about 😂
Would you ever sell your funkos? Or any of them like extras
Yes we sell our extras and duplicates every week on Whatnot
I bought Ghostface at 160 now he is worth over 360 :D but im kinda scared that about 3-5 years funko may die ? or just the value is gonna drop
Values go up and down every year. But there are still thousands of people that collect worldwide. Funko isn’t going to die any time soon.
Great advice if your trying to invest in pops but I’m just getting what I like, lol
Hey that’s a great strategy. We do the same exact thing 😁
Great video. Very informative and agree with all ur points
Thank you Rigo!
my dad is a investment banker and he gives me soo much crap for investing all my money and paychecks into my grailed funko pops he just dsnt understand that i will be able to retire off my funko pop investment
Tell him I started with $100 and now my Funko portfolio is worth over $150,000. Keep grabbing the pops you think will hold value and I'm sure that you will be able to make quite a bit down the road. My parents were very skepctacle and doubtful when I first began collecting as well.
@@Slapshotpops wow
Call me old fashioned but I believe collecting should be done out of passion for the things you love. If you are going to sell them later on than why collecting them in the 1st place? Apparently you're not liking them enough to keep! I am a vivid Funko collector myself and I only buy the ones I really like not with the intention of selling them later and if they happen to go up in price so be it. Selling them at a later point is like a flipper but then long term! Funko is just a very smart marketing company with a lot of loyal fans! I think it is too bad that a lot of the Funko channels on RUclips now these days only speak about the value of the Funko's instead of the passion for collecting them.....just my humble opinion!
Point of this video is to point out there is an investment ability, especially since youtube channels buy so many mystery boxes and we get a lot of pops we don’t want/already have. We love the excitement of mystery boxes and it s great way to keep up with content. Thanks for watching
I not shore if invest in funko pop.
I buy the pops that I like if they go up in value great if not they that great to because I have memories hunting them down with my boys. witch is priceless to me.
Thats great! Thank you for watching
Great video 😎👍
Thank you!
Funko as a company is older than you think
Very true!
Mad low-key Flex bro LOL I think I'm collecting all wrong
You’re not collecting wrong brother. We were very fortunate to have started a lot earlier
Oversaturation and poor consumer economic Outlook and material cost for production and higher licensing fees will crush the market for Funko.
We’ll see! So far the market has been trending upward for a long, long time.
I buy what I like but if a Pop becomes valuable, I flog it off quick smart. A lot are worthless trash too such as Chrome Thanos Pops😂
There are definitely a lot of cheaper commons, like Thanos. I think you have a great stratedgy. I also buy what we like 😀🏒Thanks for watching!
might have been but company saying the market is tanked, they have way over stock and no demand... so much so that they are throwing in the landfill some 30 million in new un opened stock, if there's funko in the landfill by the tune of millions then yours are now worthless. just the stock has went for a 60% drop in days and looking for it to continue until company cuts buildings, employees and eventually chapter 11. my suggestion Is sell off now and hopefully someone will think worth more then the evaluation will show in a few months.
Funko and other companies have been down this path before. A lot of news being spread around isn’t true unfortunately, especially the landfill drama. Thanks for your perspective, but we won’t be selling our collection any time soon.
Beanie Babies
Great comment lol
I think I'm selling all my Funko Pops and buying WAX. Moving to Crypto takes up less space.
Sounds like a fantastic plan 😂
I think if funko went out of business it would be great for the monetary side of collecting lol no more restocks or overseas unavaulting lol the only I would invest in, is the limited NFT pops. Con Pops are not as limited as they once were, heck neither is the funko shop items.
Funko is a great investment. I don’t ever see it going away. In the end though I collect what I like and not for value
We do the same! And yes I see Funko hanging around for a long time. Thanks for watching Jeff!
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Wooohoooo!
Funko has been around since 1998 y'all
Yes that’s correct 🔥
My grandfather has couple old rat fink Funko figures from back in the day