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Man, I have to yet again say that your advice is not only incredibly insightful but also grounded in honesty. It's clear that you genuinely care about your message to be of help when making informed decisions without the hype. Respect bro, for real.
@@TheBaldingPlebs too late, I got my position years ago, sorry if the stragglers needed it to be hyped so they could gain confidence. I had it way prior.
Yeah, if you see it as an investment… you should have entry and exit points, and reevaluate the goal every so often. As wise men say, paper gains ain’t shit til you sell.
I collect Sir's and full art, but I sleeve all holo's. I'm trying to figure out which are best to hold, but all the rest I need to sell. I'm just not sure the best way to do it. I work full time, married, have a farm, etc... so I'm working on finding a way to share what I don't collect with someone else, without giving it away or throwing it away.
I've used a spreadsheet to calculate a minimum selling point of my sealed product that if I were to sell all I've held of that product at that price it would cover eBay fees and all initial purchases (invested, collected, and ripped). That isn't my goal sell price, though. I will hold as long as I am able to, but if I have to sell something I'll look for things that have crossed that threshold first so I would not be negative overall.
Absolutely love VStar Universe boxes! And for the selling part, like you often say, selling some, holding some, I think is a pretty safe way to gradually increase your networth in the hobby. For example, I bought 2 bb cases from Surging for 630 per case and sold 1 of them last week for 1200. Now I can basically hold my other case without losing practically any money.
Pretty realistic advice, thank you! I think it's a bit similar to how people handle ETFs. You'll never know when the absolute rock bottom is and in the same vein you won't predict the peak. The real winner is time. Time is the strongest ally you have, the longer you sit on stuff, the more likely it is to be more than it used to be :)
I’ve started to factor if I even want to deal with items worth $300 plus. I prefer selling locally at my card show, but while living in a small town I know liquidity will increasingly become an issue at these higher prices.
As a seller. Sell now. As a buyer. Wait until after the holidays. Because most likely people spent more for the holidays and need to sell off their collection and will drive the market down slightly.
“Because nobody wanted it when it released” this!! These sets, if the cards have intrinsic value, can do well over time for sure. They were simply overlooked! I opened the Persian from shrouded fable last night. The reflection really has a great effect that makes the person look ghostly in the window. No other set has that. I think people will want it more next year for sure
Hi! Great Video as per usual! I have just bought a few shrouded fable ETBs, what you have said about them have really resonated with me. Also may change my selling strategies based on this video ( I am guilty of trying to hit the tops and bottoms)! Thanks for the advise and great content!
Took a break from watching Poketubers but happy to be back watching your channel. Really enjoyed hearing your perspective about buying in a bull run from a month ago as well as watchinag your break stream last night! Keep up the good work Alex :)
Im at the point that I only considering selling stuff to cover cost basis, making the product I am holding basically free. Then put that money towards paying off college.
Just got into the hobby and your videos have been very useful on shaping my mindset on what I wanted to do. I started flirting with the idea of doing collecting, selling and investing all at once - ultimately have reflected that running an active business right now isn't for me but I can collect for fun and hold for long term. All thanks to your advice
What most people don’t realise is that even if price goes down, yes it looks scary to see your money temporarily disappear but until you sell that product you haven’t lost anything. Yes you’re at a temporary loss & it can’t be scary to look at but if you’re investing for the long term you’ll be much better off a lot of the time if you really believe in what you’re investing in
The reason I love this investing strategy right now so much is because even when there's a confirmed giant 151 reprint, and I have a lot of my Pokemon investments in 151, I'm not worried whatsoever because I know in a couple years it won't matter in the slightest. As long as you have some money that can sit, and you understand Pokemon, I don't see how you can lose
Having a plan before you sell is super important. I let go of a couple cases of twilight and did my last haul on Crown Zenith. Twilight is at the top before inevitable reprint (greninja) madness and Crown Zenith will have a big year in 2025. Another move I made was into battle styles. I know it's basically urshifu craziness set but at 135 a box and it has the sleepy tyranitar, there's just no way it stays 135 for long.
Great advice! Always hard to time the market, Pokemon or otherwise. Also...Surging Sparks, seems the amount of boxes for sale on tcgplayer keeps dipping. no reason at all it is going to drop over the next month at least
I’m curious, is buying at MSRP for sets that we know are crazy hot a good idea? I’ve been successful in preordering a bunch of prismatic at MSRP from big box stores, have bought 151 bundles at msrp, and buy booster boxes for $600 a case on set releases (except surging sparks which LCS sold for $130 a box on release day, glad I didn’t FOMO on that one and just bit the bullet). I figure as long as I’m not buying battle styles or junk collection boxes for MSRP I’m fine, but need to check with the expert 😂
What if my only cards are from early scarlet and violet. What Holo rares are most valuable from base/obf/pal/par ? At first scovilian was 5$ but is there a reference site for top rated holo's?
Really appreciate your rational approach to Pokémon investing because it helps me make better and less emotional decisions in the hobby! Happy holidays!!
I just need a clear straightforward diagram of what sets have peaked and what and when is still going to spike in value in the next update to this series. Thanks! Great vid!
this is always such a hard thing to understand whether to buy or wait, sell or wait. ive always been wrong lol preciate your insight on this! What about a Standard 151 ETB? Should that be kept sealed same as a PC or UPC? Not sure i heard you touch on that
If you're planning on holding, Id be ready to hold for 3+ years or so. One thing to notice, is that this past month, PSA has been BRUTAL on grading pokemon, gem rates on pokemon subs are under 50%, Surging Sparks has a gem rate of only 40%.
I got a fair amount of Evolving Skies at $4-$5 per booster from mini-tins, etc. I’m selling some here and there in the hopes I can get some Surging Sparks out of a Pokemon vending machine. Wish me luck! Merry Christmas everyone!!
I have a sealed ceramic booster box of Evolving skies. It currently goes for $1500 AUD approximately. Should I consider selling this? Will it keep going up in value? I have no need to sell, it is purely to declutter if I sell.
I loved vstar universe was so much fun to open! I think even if a surging reprint comes im still just going to hold even if it drops it's not going to drop as low as I got it for. And time will make it grow beyond where it is now even if there's a big reprint.
Alex I really do appreciate your videos and the effort you put into your channel. Thanks for answering our questions and sharing your experience in the hobby. Hope you have a great Christmas and a happy New Year.
Hey man, love your channel and thx for the tips;) I just have a question, don't know if you want to answer it.. but what do you thing about paradox rift, i could buy a case of booster for 600$ what do you suggest me?
I had been buying little of this & that since the Pokémon x/y era && just I've just now started selling off items here in the last few months to rack in profits 📈 & get room for new products
I’m selling anything that’s at least 33% profit. Usually just things around 50% profit. Then I take that and build more inventory and wait for the next.
I hope those boosters hold something really cool! I've never had a chance to open a japanese booster, but japanese cards seem so sleek:D Also, question: isn't it always better to hold on to sealed collectibles as the value will inevitably rise as there are less around? Or is this a valid strat only in you have small quantities of product?
It’s like climbing Mt. Everest you have to get used to the 1st bases altitude before the next same as in investing you have to get used to the time to reward for sealed products the climb gets harder the longer you wait wether it goes up swiftly or at a slithering pace.
On one hand it's simple, but on the other hand there's plenty of nuance to it. If I get something more for liquidity reasons rather than as a long term investment I tend to look for a deal. Otherwise what's the point right? I'm not gonna get a $120 box just to sell it at $120 in a few months. Either it's an investment or a potentially good place for my money to be in for the short term.
I sold a lot of my raw/graded. Ive been stocking up for the past 3 years during the bear market and prices have been so up this year. I plan on just restarting my collection focusing on sealed/ plays
I recently sold a portion of my collection. At these higher prices people want to pay between 70-80% cash. Most of the buyers are resellers who go to conventions or card shows. Actual collectors buy closer to market but don’t buy as much and takes lot longer to sell.
I buy what I happen to find here and there. Don’t rip next to any of it because I have brutal luck so just keep it sealed and see where it does in 15-20 years. Been crazy to see the market moves from when I started in 2000.
My seed money into the hobby is largely invested into 151. It’s a tough time to either take the profits to reinvest the seed money, or hold for the longterm for bigger gains (which I’m totally cool with, as well)
Im in the same boat as you my friend, as well as having a few surging booster boxes that I got super cheap due to Alex's advice. In my opinion, I don't think it matters how much 151 they print, in 3-5 years I think 151 will be worth some good ass money so Im holding it for at least a few years.
Thanks Alex! 👍 I am still keeping my sealed products. They are still out of sight, out of mind. If the price dips, I will buy more, and consider them as gifts.
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Thanks!
Just sold my entire collection to go all in on Shrouded Fable. Thanks for the advice Alex!!!
@@EVPZttv lmaoooo 🤣🤣🤣👏
Lol
Monkey to the moon.
Honestly probably won't be a terrible investment in 5 to 10.
Was it only in the kingambit collections too?
Man, I have to yet again say that your advice is not only incredibly insightful but also grounded in honesty. It's clear that you genuinely care about your message to be of help when making informed decisions without the hype. Respect bro, for real.
Indeed Alex is a legend 🫡
no don't sell. Also stop buying crown zenith its mine. enough of the broken records
How much etb cases you got :)
Cz is mine.
@@TheBaldingPlebs too late, I got my position years ago, sorry if the stragglers needed it to be hyped so they could gain confidence. I had it way prior.
@@MTNVIWS same
😊
Funny how some people are completely against selling. Everyone has a target and shouldn’t get crapped on for achieving that sell point
Yeah, if you see it as an investment… you should have entry and exit points, and reevaluate the goal every so often.
As wise men say, paper gains ain’t shit til you sell.
I collect Sir's and full art, but I sleeve all holo's. I'm trying to figure out which are best to hold, but all the rest I need to sell. I'm just not sure the best way to do it. I work full time, married, have a farm, etc... so I'm working on finding a way to share what I don't collect with someone else, without giving it away or throwing it away.
It’s crazy how you’re able to pump out almost daily videos for such a long time now. Appreciate the content, even when you’re under the weather.
To be fair there's barely any editing, it's just standing there talking for 15 minutes. He's not doing a full Mr Beast video or anything 😅
I've used a spreadsheet to calculate a minimum selling point of my sealed product that if I were to sell all I've held of that product at that price it would cover eBay fees and all initial purchases (invested, collected, and ripped). That isn't my goal sell price, though. I will hold as long as I am able to, but if I have to sell something I'll look for things that have crossed that threshold first so I would not be negative overall.
Absolutely love VStar Universe boxes! And for the selling part, like you often say, selling some, holding some, I think is a pretty safe way to gradually increase your networth in the hobby. For example, I bought 2 bb cases from Surging for 630 per case and sold 1 of them last week for 1200. Now I can basically hold my other case without losing practically any money.
Bro found the free case exploit! Congrats mate, nicely done. ☺️
Pretty realistic advice, thank you! I think it's a bit similar to how people handle ETFs. You'll never know when the absolute rock bottom is and in the same vein you won't predict the peak. The real winner is time. Time is the strongest ally you have, the longer you sit on stuff, the more likely it is to be more than it used to be :)
I’ve started to factor if I even want to deal with items worth $300 plus. I prefer selling locally at my card show, but while living in a small town I know liquidity will increasingly become an issue at these higher prices.
rip and shippers are the real MVPs, increasing our investments by mass opening sealed product
Shut up
As a seller. Sell now. As a buyer. Wait until after the holidays. Because most likely people spent more for the holidays and need to sell off their collection and will drive the market down slightly.
“Because nobody wanted it when it released” this!! These sets, if the cards have intrinsic value, can do well over time for sure. They were simply overlooked!
I opened the Persian from shrouded fable last night. The reflection really has a great effect that makes the person look ghostly in the window. No other set has that. I think people will want it more next year for sure
Hi! Great Video as per usual! I have just bought a few shrouded fable ETBs, what you have said about them have really resonated with me. Also may change my selling strategies based on this video ( I am guilty of trying to hit the tops and bottoms)! Thanks for the advise and great content!
Took a break from watching Poketubers but happy to be back watching your channel. Really enjoyed hearing your perspective about buying in a bull run from a month ago as well as watchinag your break stream last night! Keep up the good work Alex :)
Im at the point that I only considering selling stuff to cover cost basis, making the product I am holding basically free. Then put that money towards paying off college.
Just got into the hobby and your videos have been very useful on shaping my mindset on what I wanted to do.
I started flirting with the idea of doing collecting, selling and investing all at once - ultimately have reflected that running an active business right now isn't for me but I can collect for fun and hold for long term. All thanks to your advice
Grateful to have landed on your channel... learned a lot!
Guys like this are what makes this hobby fun 😊
What most people don’t realise is that even if price goes down, yes it looks scary to see your money temporarily disappear but until you sell that product you haven’t lost anything. Yes you’re at a temporary loss & it can’t be scary to look at but if you’re investing for the long term you’ll be much better off a lot of the time if you really believe in what you’re investing in
I love Surging Sparks and think it will do well long term, but they'll also probably keep printing a lot of it
The reason I love this investing strategy right now so much is because even when there's a confirmed giant 151 reprint, and I have a lot of my Pokemon investments in 151, I'm not worried whatsoever because I know in a couple years it won't matter in the slightest. As long as you have some money that can sit, and you understand Pokemon, I don't see how you can lose
My man is about to blow up even bigger with giveaways like this.
Having a plan before you sell is super important. I let go of a couple cases of twilight and did my last haul on Crown Zenith. Twilight is at the top before inevitable reprint (greninja) madness and Crown Zenith will have a big year in 2025. Another move I made was into battle styles. I know it's basically urshifu craziness set but at 135 a box and it has the sleepy tyranitar, there's just no way it stays 135 for long.
ive been tuning in daily for months, keep up the amazing content!
Great advice! Always hard to time the market, Pokemon or otherwise. Also...Surging Sparks, seems the amount of boxes for sale on tcgplayer keeps dipping. no reason at all it is going to drop over the next month at least
Just getting into collecting and love your content! Thanks for the hard work!!
Stumbled across your channel recently and been loving all the content and live rips. Much appreciated!
Some good advice here for sure. The selling aspect is overlooked as a whole IMO but you always cover it well
What's your opinion on specialty sets blister packs?
I’m curious, is buying at MSRP for sets that we know are crazy hot a good idea? I’ve been successful in preordering a bunch of prismatic at MSRP from big box stores, have bought 151 bundles at msrp, and buy booster boxes for $600 a case on set releases (except surging sparks which LCS sold for $130 a box on release day, glad I didn’t FOMO on that one and just bit the bullet). I figure as long as I’m not buying battle styles or junk collection boxes for MSRP I’m fine, but need to check with the expert 😂
What if my only cards are from early scarlet and violet. What Holo rares are most valuable from base/obf/pal/par ? At first scovilian was 5$ but is there a reference site for top rated holo's?
Really appreciate your rational approach to Pokémon investing because it helps me make better and less emotional decisions in the hobby! Happy holidays!!
Gratz on 20k subscribers!!!
I just need a clear straightforward diagram of what sets have peaked and what and when is still going to spike in value in the next update to this series. Thanks! Great vid!
Best pokemon content creator out there! Always pumping out great content!
Another great one, congrats on 20k!
Congrats on 20k Alex
this is always such a hard thing to understand whether to buy or wait, sell or wait. ive always been wrong lol preciate your insight on this! What about a Standard 151 ETB? Should that be kept sealed same as a PC or UPC? Not sure i heard you touch on that
Alex out with the best insights all the time definitely learning a lot
That’s a cool give away! Surprised you didn’t mention the selling portion until after the giveaway announcement.
Great video. Selling is tough and complicated and should be talked about more.
Been building my collection and I was wondering when a good time to sell was, thank you for this video!
What about high dollar singles? Giratina V, Gengar Vmax, Lugia V, all seeing huge price up swings. Are grail cards a keep? Or sell?
Been watching for almost a year now. Love your videos and your takes on the market. Keep up the good work 👍
If you're planning on holding, Id be ready to hold for 3+ years or so. One thing to notice, is that this past month, PSA has been BRUTAL on grading pokemon, gem rates on pokemon subs are under 50%, Surging Sparks has a gem rate of only 40%.
Gotten back into collecting and investing. These videos really help
Great Info dude!!! Thanks as always!!
You are doing a great job with your content man ! I see the channel growing , keep it up!
151 confirmed at Costco. There’s the item number that’s leaked.
You have?
I got a fair amount of Evolving Skies at $4-$5 per booster from mini-tins, etc. I’m selling some here and there in the hopes I can get some Surging Sparks out of a Pokemon vending machine. Wish me luck! Merry Christmas everyone!!
I always buy at a price that almost impossible to loose on patience and due diligence is key
Sell when you want to and depending on where you plan to sell your collection/investment. Great content 💪
I have a sealed ceramic booster box of Evolving skies. It currently goes for $1500 AUD approximately. Should I consider selling this? Will it keep going up in value?
I have no need to sell, it is purely to declutter if I sell.
I loved vstar universe was so much fun to open! I think even if a surging reprint comes im still just going to hold even if it drops it's not going to drop as low as I got it for. And time will make it grow beyond where it is now even if there's a big reprint.
What do you think of Umbreon ex terestal festival will price go down ?
Likely but never know in this market
@ appreciate the reply brother shows how interactive and down to earth you are definitely one of the best streamers!!!
@harb860 No problem man. Thanks for the support!
Alex I really do appreciate your videos and the effort you put into your channel. Thanks for answering our questions and sharing your experience in the hobby. Hope you have a great Christmas and a happy New Year.
Hey man, love your channel and thx for the tips;)
I just have a question, don't know if you want to answer it.. but what do you thing about paradox rift, i could buy a case of booster for 600$ what do you suggest me?
I don't give direct advice on purchasing or selling sorry..
@NostalgiaNomics
No problem, i tried It haha
Wish you good holidays🍀
I'm new in the hobby, learning a lot from you! Happy holidays!
I had been buying little of this & that since the Pokémon x/y era && just I've just now started selling off items here in the last few months to rack in profits 📈 & get room for new products
Just another amazing video of pokemon, keep it up bro you deserved the attention 🙌🏼
Siempre es un placer escuchar los consejos de alguien como tú. Muchas gracias por tu trabajo. 🎉🎉🎉
I’m selling anything that’s at least 33% profit. Usually just things around 50% profit. Then I take that and build more inventory and wait for the next.
Should I sell Evo Sky ETBs at $165 to buy Paldea Evo BB at $140??
I’m sick of people hyping up reprints! Like you said, the cost of the item still goes up over time.
Just sold everything -%50 percent thanks Alex
Awesome stuff. Really appreciate the insight as a collector newbie. Keep it up!
This is the hardest part. My mentor always told me. The price doesn't matter until it's the day you sell.
Risk management always key when it comes to investing
Another great video congratulations on the huge 20k milestone
Wow.. is this the first time Alex does giveaway? 😊😊😊.. nicee👍
Love the content brother. So much useful and valuable information. Keep it up man.
I hope those boosters hold something really cool! I've never had a chance to open a japanese booster, but japanese cards seem so sleek:D
Also, question: isn't it always better to hold on to sealed collectibles as the value will inevitably rise as there are less around? Or is this a valid strat only in you have small quantities of product?
Just got into Pokémon investing, but I have been watching your videos for a while now. Great advice!
Awesome video, just got back into collecting/ grading and this was very informative, hope you post more good information videos
Merry Christmas everyone!
It’s like climbing Mt. Everest you have to get used to the 1st bases altitude before the next same as in investing you have to get used to the time to reward for sealed products the climb gets harder the longer you wait wether it goes up swiftly or at a slithering pace.
This new set of 151 will be brought up by the pallet at Costco by the scalpers it’s almost impossible to get a pre-order in.
Vstar universe is an immaculate set. Love it to bits 😊
On one hand it's simple, but on the other hand there's plenty of nuance to it. If I get something more for liquidity reasons rather than as a long term investment I tend to look for a deal. Otherwise what's the point right? I'm not gonna get a $120 box just to sell it at $120 in a few months. Either it's an investment or a potentially good place for my money to be in for the short term.
Always appreciate these videos man, thanks for keeping a cool head even with all the hype
I think selling in general depends on each individuals circumstances and overall end goals
Really enjoy your content. Appreciate the thoughtful analysis.
Hey Alex, Thanks for the advice as always. Now... Hand over that VSTAR Universe box!
Thanks for the words of wisdom Alex. I like the crown zenith buy right now. Definitely a good grab for collectors and investors alike.
you're literally the only youtuber i would take any financial advice from. Always appreciate your insight🙏
Not financial advice just entertainment 😁
Love the investing advice uploads. Keep it up. Thank you, and I appreciate everything you do.
I sold a lot of my raw/graded. Ive been stocking up for the past 3 years during the bear market and prices have been so up this year. I plan on just restarting my collection focusing on sealed/ plays
I recently sold a portion of my collection. At these higher prices people want to pay between 70-80% cash.
Most of the buyers are resellers who go to conventions or card shows. Actual collectors buy closer to market but don’t buy as much and takes lot longer to sell.
That cough......I caught it 2 weeks ago and still killing me. I feel your pain!
I buy what I happen to find here and there. Don’t rip next to any of it because I have brutal luck so just keep it sealed and see where it does in 15-20 years. Been crazy to see the market moves from when I started in 2000.
My seed money into the hobby is largely invested into 151. It’s a tough time to either take the profits to reinvest the seed money, or hold for the longterm for bigger gains (which I’m totally cool with, as well)
Im in the same boat as you my friend, as well as having a few surging booster boxes that I got super cheap due to Alex's advice. In my opinion, I don't think it matters how much 151 they print, in 3-5 years I think 151 will be worth some good ass money so Im holding it for at least a few years.
Thanks for all you do Alex, always love your knowledge and insights
When he talks about these pokemon ETB to hold is he talking about the regular ETB or the "exclusive" ones?? Anyone help
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i appreciate your knowledge alex, im seeing so many new investors making mistakes but not me cause I listen to your advice
Keep up the good work Nomics. Been a fan since the S&V era started.
Your content has really helped me get back into the hobby!
Vstar is one of my favorite sets! Got me into Japanese collecting! Great videos fella!
Thanks Alex! 👍 I am still keeping my sealed products. They are still out of sight, out of mind. If the price dips, I will buy more, and consider them as gifts.
I really enjoy watching your videos because it gives me the hope that Pokémon may live forever!! keep up the videos, man!