Nothing makes me smile more than perhaps the biggest collector of all time for Pokémon, the man who owns illustrator pikachu, sits humbly in a small room giving out his advice.
i don't understand why ... you are one of the best collector and you always give tips for us.. you have 1/30 followers of pokemon's youtubers that only open boxes.. you deserve more man!
12 years ago, i was in love with Japanese Promo cards thanks to you and others youtubers (like Gem Mint Pokemon, PrimetimePokemon, Onlycollectables, Pokecollection, TCA, etc). You guys introduced me to a totally different side of pokemon collecting and i can't complain about it nowadays, atleast financially :)
@@Rocketsnail1000 Thanks for the information this whole time ive actually been collecting cards that I do not like, ive just been listening to what this guy in his grandmas basement has been saying
@@CoolTrainerTony “What cards should I buy” is dumb question because it’s different from person to person, and there is no one answer. Are you interested in collecting? Selling? Holding? A combination of those? If you’re a collector what do you have? What cards are missing, or have a desire for? How long should you hold? A year? Two? Do you have enough money that will allow you to hold a lot of product for a while? Do you have enough money to make bulk purchases and wait while you try to flip it? Are you or are not willing to research how prices change and where they should/shouldn’t be for certain cards? This is why “what should I buy” is a dumb question. There is no answer and everyone will tell you something different
Hit the nail on the head, back when I started in the hobby and I was learning the basics from you I started creating my system for modern. I knew that vintage is substantially easier to understand since we have so much data to work with but I was determined to start navigating modern. So thanks to your information and Rudy's I eventually created my S.P.I.D.E.R system for modern sets
This was the kool aid concentrate packet of fundamentals. Will definitely direct my friends to this when/if they start getting into the hobby. Wish I had this to watch 2 years ago when I got started.
Great video as always! Same thing could be said for sealed product (or anything for that matter). Practicing good fundamentals will save you a world of headache along the way. Good luck out there, trainers!
"Older" is like a plant food supplement or pesticide then I suppose. Without the plant it doesn't serve a purpose. But it can only really help a plant be more healthy and resilient. And age I think changes in the mindset of collectors over time. In 50 years time zoomer's children's children will be thinking in terms of historical significance more than direct nostalgia. There is indirect nostalgia which is just another subjective demand thing. But I think they will be less subject to nostalgia and sleep on products like vending like this generation largely has. "You can't even read them bro" Nostalgia is a double edged sword. It literally created the market. But then people tunnel too hard on nostalgia to where they've slept on the best cards with the best fundementals. Also age is a huge contributor to rarity and chase of good condition. That 436 unlimited base charizards in PSA 10 vs over 5k PSA 9s and 20k total putting the PSA 10s in another class entirely. Because you had print lines, whitening, centering, and 25 years of preservation to factor in.
japanese promos all day, i wish north america pokemon did more stuff like japan does. we just get special delivery pikachu and people sell it for $200+
Talking about condition: it's crazy how no one mentions the absolutely TERRIBLE quality of Shining Fates. Every single baby shiny has silvering. It's like the color peels off.
This is the rich white guy or frat looking guy at the bar that gets the waitress’s attention before you and gets the drinks before you and I hate him so much
2:20 So many people don't understand this, it's actually fucking hilarious. I keep telling them to do their homework, they always think "Card value can only go up!". I'm just like nah bitch, you don't understand shit.
My girlfriend keeps saying I need to work out, but now I can tell her that demand is subjective! 😎 Thanks Scott!
Nothing makes me smile more than perhaps the biggest collector of all time for Pokémon, the man who owns illustrator pikachu, sits humbly in a small room giving out his advice.
This is a small set in one of the forgotten rooms in his mansion. You never see the roof because it's a set.
@@AdmiralMason the plot thickens
@@AdmiralMason It's a small section of the corner of his many basements in his multi-story mansion. Each basement is organized by Pokemon era.
Lame
@@AdmiralMason we so rich, why we can't afford no ceiling?
Who else is disappointed when he says this could be a hour long conversation but I'm going to condense it? We want the hour long conversation lol
“Patreon”
I live by this rule: If it is a Shiny Quagsire, I buy it.
The Older, the Rarer, the Minter, the Zarder, the Better
Damn i said that one like a year ago😂
Next step for the pokemon company: double zard it
i don't understand why ... you are one of the best collector and you always give tips for us.. you have 1/30 followers of pokemon's youtubers that only open boxes.. you deserve more man!
7:19 😂 HUGE if true
Yoo
Nothing in life is free! Except for when Smpartte talks Pokémon.
Truth
12 years ago, i was in love with Japanese Promo cards thanks to you and others youtubers (like Gem Mint Pokemon, PrimetimePokemon, Onlycollectables, Pokecollection, TCA, etc). You guys introduced me to a totally different side of pokemon collecting and i can't complain about it nowadays, atleast financially :)
My only fundamental: Do I like the card and can I buy it? Go for it and have fun 😊
_:whatshouldibuy: intensifies_
Lol right? Still nothing specific enough
Just buy the cards you like. Not that complicated
@@Rocketsnail1000 Thanks for the information this whole time ive actually been collecting cards that I do not like, ive just been listening to what this guy in his grandmas basement has been saying
@@CoolTrainerTony “What cards should I buy” is dumb question because it’s different from person to person, and there is no one answer. Are you interested in collecting? Selling? Holding? A combination of those? If you’re a collector what do you have? What cards are missing, or have a desire for? How long should you hold? A year? Two? Do you have enough money that will allow you to hold a lot of product for a while? Do you have enough money to make bulk purchases and wait while you try to flip it? Are you or are not willing to research how prices change and where they should/shouldn’t be for certain cards? This is why “what should I buy” is a dumb question. There is no answer and everyone will tell you something different
Legit told you at least 4 times to buy Japanese promos
Hit the nail on the head, back when I started in the hobby and I was learning the basics from you I started creating my system for modern. I knew that vintage is substantially easier to understand since we have so much data to work with but I was determined to start navigating modern. So thanks to your information and Rudy's I eventually created my S.P.I.D.E.R system for modern sets
Oh man haven't even watched yet but know it's gonna be a banger. Older, rarer, minter, better.
The effect of exposure is exponential when supply is low, that's why I think the rarer vintage japanese promos have the highest upside potential.
This was the kool aid concentrate packet of fundamentals. Will definitely direct my friends to this when/if they start getting into the hobby. Wish I had this to watch 2 years ago when I got started.
Great content as always!
Demand is king. People don’t even care they are continually reprinting these modern era sets
I pseudo blindly jumped into collecting vintage sealed packs with my trump bucks glad I started at the right square
Please go on and on and on about this!
This thumbnail is timeless
I have the original ancient Mew, the one that says “Nintedo” at the bottom 💎
There's only one FUNdamental
Scott’s thumbnails are S tier
The Big 3 is a very underrated topic: Charizard, Lugia & Rayquaza
Great video as always! Same thing could be said for sealed product (or anything for that matter). Practicing good fundamentals will save you a world of headache along the way. Good luck out there, trainers!
"Older" is like a plant food supplement or pesticide then I suppose. Without the plant it doesn't serve a purpose. But it can only really help a plant be more healthy and resilient. And age I think changes in the mindset of collectors over time. In 50 years time zoomer's children's children will be thinking in terms of historical significance more than direct nostalgia. There is indirect nostalgia which is just another subjective demand thing. But I think they will be less subject to nostalgia and sleep on products like vending like this generation largely has. "You can't even read them bro"
Nostalgia is a double edged sword. It literally created the market. But then people tunnel too hard on nostalgia to where they've slept on the best cards with the best fundementals.
Also age is a huge contributor to rarity and chase of good condition. That 436 unlimited base charizards in PSA 10 vs over 5k PSA 9s and 20k total putting the PSA 10s in another class entirely. Because you had print lines, whitening, centering, and 25 years of preservation to factor in.
Truly interesting conversation
Can we get a few more vids of scissor-me-timbers pratt please
Every new collector needs to watch this.
The only way I knew it was Monday was because I can expect an smpratte video.
That Maxmoefoe name drop got me hype
So much good information here big guy! Thanks for the video!
Master's Scroll Master Race
📜📜📜📜📜📜📜📜📜📜
Nah i cant even read it
japanese promos all day, i wish north america pokemon did more stuff like japan does. we just get special delivery pikachu and people sell it for $200+
I’m here for the thumbnails 😂
I mean... i would be stoked to pull a 1st edition base fire energy
that illustrator charizards lurking in the back of a few vids now :o
Talking about condition: it's crazy how no one mentions the absolutely TERRIBLE quality of Shining Fates. Every single baby shiny has silvering. It's like the color peels off.
Thank you for the advice.
Bought some old sprigs of mouldy mint leaf. Am I doing 'older, rarer, minter, better' right?
When’s the podcast coming out?
Id love to hear your opinion on fundamentals for modern boxes!!
Absolutely true tho. Shoutout to Scott once again!!!
Thumbnail game straight outta Aquapolis
I have a psa 10 reverse holo golduck from ex sandstorm pop of 4
Is there something scotty doesnt know? Dont tell scotty..scotty doesnt know!
The WOTC league promo holo energies are pretty dope though, as far as energy cards go
BIG FACTS as always
That feel when you crack a legendary collection box in 2016 and then flip one 2 years later for 1 grand proffit. Feels real fuckin bad man.
Oh, it would've been so funny if you had like 5 psa 10 Bellsprouts in the back 🤣
Slabs slabs slabs in the back
Get a load of this guy
I wanna see bloopers where he falls in the outro or something LOL
Still waiting for the love for Gold Stars and OG Shinings to kick in...or at least here in the UK!
Sonic Mania 2 WHEN?!
Scrolls out 📜📜📜📜
I wish I could invest in some call of legends I don’t have much
Hey @smpratte or someone else where can order a good quality booster box protector?
Thumbnail looks like MTG art
I love the shirt man!
Maybe Charizard Token is the next wave?
do u hate masaki alakazam
It's not limited, so is it base set unlimited?
I like the Pokemon :)
Awesome video. You should do a buying guide for 2021 and what cards you think are going to plummet and sky rocket over the next few months/years
So the M in SMPratte stands for Moses
No I believe messiah haha 😂
Drinking Game: Take a shot for everytime he says Fundamental(s)
Thumbnail game is 👌
Review on the chunky dunky?!?
Great advice
what about dark persian japanese trainer promo, pop 8 psa 10. dirt cheap
Please do go deep! Don't threaten me with a good time
GO DEEP!
This is the rich white guy or frat looking guy at the bar that gets the waitress’s attention before you and gets the drinks before you and I hate him so much
Wtf lol
Sonic Mania
Anyone can tell you what to invest in, no one can tell you what to collect..
2:20 So many people don't understand this, it's actually fucking hilarious. I keep telling them to do their homework, they always think "Card value can only go up!". I'm just like nah bitch, you don't understand shit.
people like that Charizard rollercoaster ride they keep getting back in line
how dare you use the f word
Pokémon investing 😂 in cardboard come on men Get real!!!