What I’ve Been Up To This Week

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  • Опубликовано: 30 сен 2024
  • Ranting about life and Pokémon and selling alot of my personal stuff/collectibles now to fund a new chapter of our life!
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Комментарии • 76

  • @iRVNO
    @iRVNO 3 месяца назад +3

    Sell 3 more chains. Looks weird bro

    • @orionsires
      @orionsires  3 месяца назад

      It’s a layered fashion, to be honest I want a thick ass Cuban but I can’t justify rocking that regularly 😂

  • @salvatoretozzo207
    @salvatoretozzo207 3 месяца назад +4

    "Things" do not make you who you are. Anchor yourself to your health, that is who you are. The health of your body, the health of your mind, the health of your family are what makes a person who they are. Enjoy the items that you are blessed to have in life, but a man would be wise to have his identity completely removed from his possessions. Much love brother

    • @orionsires
      @orionsires  3 месяца назад

      Thanks homie wise words 😎

  • @Pick6Nick
    @Pick6Nick 3 месяца назад +2

    Think about it this man just said he got rid of his gold before his piece or cardboard and plastic 😂 This is a new type of game we’re playing bro

    • @orionsires
      @orionsires  2 месяца назад

      I know it truly says a lot about my goals 😂

  • @D2CGaming
    @D2CGaming 3 месяца назад +2

    All the best for your life goals. There is a time and place for everything and appreciating the pokemon card hobby doesn't have to mean owning everything. Just like art. Looking forward to more content.

    • @orionsires
      @orionsires  2 месяца назад

      Thanks fam I appreciate you this transition has been super tough but is necessary 😎

  • @Shaaawwwwn
    @Shaaawwwwn 3 месяца назад +1

    Hey Orion, best of luck to you and the fam, just found out I’ll be a Dad, I’m also in the same boat as you trying to buy my first home, we take care of my wife’s two siblings ( plus the dog and cat) but we need a bigger space than a 2 bedroom apartment, I was thinking of selling my whole collection as well just to get money for a down payment faster, i can always buy my collection again at some point. Probably wouldn’t beat PMI but it is what it is homes are around that 400-500k range for 3 Bed 1-2 bath, love your content because I feel that connection with you on life/hobby aspect. Anyway keep us updated bro!

    • @orionsires
      @orionsires  2 месяца назад

      Hey brother congrats on the new addition to the family! I’m so happy for you! Just like Pokémon the housing market has price drops too. Watch for the best prices and you will find the perfect home I promise. We’re really wanting some of the homes we’re looking at but in the end we have to buy within a budget and if we can beat that budget even better. Beating PMI is very important too for sustainable living. I would highly recommend selling your collection as you can always rebuild. Your sacrifice will never be a regret trust me. But if you can just save and prioritize saving that’s fine too. I’m only selling off more stuff or my cars if we absolutely need it. But patience pays in every market 😎🙏🏼

  • @NothinButTheFinest
    @NothinButTheFinest 3 месяца назад +1

    Just picked up a PSA 10 Blastoise EX secret rare from CP6/20th Anniversary! Definitely still buyijng atm. But trying to slow down and grab some vintage or YUGiOh!

    • @orionsires
      @orionsires  2 месяца назад +1

      Nice pickup! Sweet card! And love Yugioh 😎

  • @CoziTCG
    @CoziTCG 3 месяца назад +1

    Wishing you the best Orion. I’ve been selling off big chunks of my collection too just because life is getting so expensive.
    Also you may want to consider the case premium that certain sets get before you start breaking down cases. Even Battle Styles I think has a slight premium when in case form. Might help you reach your goal a little quicker idk. Either way keep it up man 🙏🏾

    • @orionsires
      @orionsires  2 месяца назад

      Thanks Cozi! I think a lot of us are a little financially burnt out from the last few years collecting at the new all time highs.. it’s been brutal sometimes. People asking market on everything has left a sour taste in my mouth. I’d rather just sell off and if a good opportunity to buy someone else’s collection arises I’ll do that instead so I can sell and make it more sustainable. Life is getting expensive that’s for sure. 😎

  • @Gruves_Collects
    @Gruves_Collects 2 месяца назад +1

    Good job selling stuff off for better reasons. I was hoping this day would come for you. It’s easy to get caught up in this hobby but actually selling stuff and making some profits can be even better. Nice work dude!

    • @orionsires
      @orionsires  2 месяца назад

      It feels really good to let stuff go because I was honestly just hoarding which I’ve done in the past plus the money will go towards something we can all enjoy. I’m stressed out though because even when I shift funds into a home I’ll still be in debt and paying a fat mortgage so it’s all still stressful but I’m rocking with it still because I promised Dyanna I would get us into a bigger home. 😎

  • @_Babbs
    @_Babbs 3 месяца назад +1

    Definitely can’t blame you for making the moves you’re making, and as a finance nerd myself I think you have some flexibility with buying this new house and how you can approach buying it but I would definitely try to keep the current house to rent out.

    • @_Babbs
      @_Babbs 3 месяца назад

      Also if you have it in a HYSA the interest on that isn’t bad so that can help a little bit too.

    • @orionsires
      @orionsires  2 месяца назад

      Renting out is almost a no brainer. I suffered so much to make the first house happen and I have so many memories here it’s too difficult to just sell the place we started our family in. But I’ll admit selling the first house would make us cash flush. But passive income and paying the rate I think is more important long term. 😎

  • @SvenStarcraft
    @SvenStarcraft 3 месяца назад +4

    You’re selling at the right time and you’re keeping the right cards. Congrats on the incoming new addition to your family.

    • @orionsires
      @orionsires  3 месяца назад +1

      I would have to agree some stuff I’m gonna take a loss on but in the long term I’ll never regret putting the money into property. I just hope we can refinance when the rates go down… thanks homie 😎🙏🏼

    • @MartinK-w3l
      @MartinK-w3l 3 месяца назад

      @@orionsires You could see some of the loss as an investment in your RUclips channel which could generate it back! And you had fun while doing it. You're winning regardless.

    • @blake7587
      @blake7587 3 месяца назад

      Actually holding is always best but since he needs the money it’s the right move for him.

    • @SvenStarcraft
      @SvenStarcraft 3 месяца назад

      @@blake7587 Maybe in the short term. Everyone is hoarding the same cards, modern is not rare.

  • @iFOMO23
    @iFOMO23 3 месяца назад +1

    Dont sell any XY stuff yet. Wait till next years mega evolution returns hype💪. SM and SWSH are in demand and pumped. 📈^👌

    • @orionsires
      @orionsires  3 месяца назад +1

      I wish I didn’t have to but it’s all gotta go man I can always buy it again later if I really need it. Right now the money is more important than the cards but I’ll keep a lot of stuff too 😎

    • @iFOMO23
      @iFOMO23 3 месяца назад

      @@orionsires amen to that! Good man😎

  • @merdovamusic
    @merdovamusic 3 месяца назад +1

    Do you still have your breitling watch?

    • @orionsires
      @orionsires  3 месяца назад

      I sold that watch because we had an emergency in Mexico and I needed cash when I got back from that trip. I loved that watch!

  • @merdovamusic
    @merdovamusic 3 месяца назад +1

    What do you think of stellar crown card list?

    • @orionsires
      @orionsires  3 месяца назад

      I haven’t even looked at it to be honest and I still don’t understand the current hype for sets 😂

  • @blake7587
    @blake7587 3 месяца назад +1

    This is good for us sealed product investors! 😊
    The idea is that you have to hold longer than everyone else to make profit so as people sell off their sealed stuff like this your own sealed will go up!

    • @orionsires
      @orionsires  2 месяца назад +1

      It’s great for you sealed product investors for sure because of getting a good deal and I won’t be first or the last. There’s going to be some dumping of modern products soon I’m sure of it. Life changes and things happen forcing our hands. Anyways thanks for watching and supporting 😎

    • @blake7587
      @blake7587 2 месяца назад

      @@orionsires Eh idk about that I think vintage will have a dump before modern.
      Afterall the youth today who will be tommorow’s collectors don’t really care about vintage.
      They’re going to have a nostalgia for what they grew up with.
      So I think 10-15 years from now when Sw/Sh is vintage on its own those generations will be paying big bucks for the product they grew up with like Evo Skies and Moonbreon.
      Rather than say gold stars and 1st edition base set which they have no nostalgia or love for due to being before their time.

  • @Stevenyoung100
    @Stevenyoung100 3 месяца назад +7

    I feel like 25% of what he says is a hedge against his wife giving him shit for not selling all his pokemon.

  • @SDCISHERE
    @SDCISHERE 3 месяца назад +1

    Man you are killing it

    • @orionsires
      @orionsires  2 месяца назад +1

      Haha trying to thanks fam 😎

  • @Abcdefghi92-x9b
    @Abcdefghi92-x9b 3 месяца назад +2

    Life is too expensive. Cheers good luck bro. Just keep whatever has emotional connection the most🎉

    • @orionsires
      @orionsires  3 месяца назад +1

      Definitely keeping my favorite stuff but life is starting to catch up to me 😂😎

  • @jyhluk
    @jyhluk 2 месяца назад +1

    Transition into real estate content 😄

    • @orionsires
      @orionsires  2 месяца назад

      Haha I could definitely make some videos of the new houses but not sure people would want to watch that 😂

  • @austinreed.
    @austinreed. 3 месяца назад +1

    Definitely stolen form Target

    • @orionsires
      @orionsires  3 месяца назад +1

      LOL right hella weird they sold that to a jeweler 😂😂 im like … “maybe I shouldn’t offer to sell this” 😭

  • @iFOMO23
    @iFOMO23 3 месяца назад +2

    Respect bro💪 Family is first💯

  • @adamrenga1523
    @adamrenga1523 3 месяца назад +1

    been selling precious metals for my remodel, it kinda sucks but at least the market it up! same with you, good thing your assets are up! i have a sealed pikachu CD promo jewel case, got it for like $160 in 2019 not sure if i should sell....

    • @orionsires
      @orionsires  3 месяца назад +1

      The market was up a lot on gold I did well selling some of my pieces but yeah feels like a part of me is missing.. if you’re at a profit never a bad thing to not be too greedy and take the money😎

  • @danielandrassy407
    @danielandrassy407 3 месяца назад +2

    Thanks for the video brother Orion good to see ya back

    • @orionsires
      @orionsires  3 месяца назад +1

      Thanks for watching Daniel! Appreciate you! 😎🙏🏼

  • @katielowen
    @katielowen 3 месяца назад +1

    “You either give it away while you’re alive (and make a little cash), or the grandkids pitch it when you pass” -Pawn Stars 😂

    • @orionsires
      @orionsires  2 месяца назад

      Haha yeah well said Katie 😂

  • @MeetJarred
    @MeetJarred 3 месяца назад +1

    Even though I love the daily uploads, glad you got some rest in. I appreciate the time and effort you put into this! Have a blessed day all!

    • @orionsires
      @orionsires  3 месяца назад +1

      Thank you Jarred! I really needed it and even in my days off from uploading I still had to deal with other stuff. I would love to get back to a consistent schedule 😎

  • @tmaciejewski
    @tmaciejewski 3 месяца назад +1

    You deserve the time off and to enjoy the summer with your family! I’m going to be parting with some slabs next weekend at collect a con which is tough to do but happy to take those profits and use them towards my upcoming wedding and saving for a house after that as well.

    • @orionsires
      @orionsires  3 месяца назад +1

      Congrats on the wedding man! GL on the home search! It’s stressful but fun too. Manifest ! But yeah I’m never going to leave the hobby or RUclips but felt like too much was going on lately so I’m learning to relax a bit and not be so hard on myself 😎

  • @PokeRetroFan
    @PokeRetroFan 3 месяца назад +1

    It’s never easy selling your personal stuff man and it shows but yeah your family / life is way more important. I struggle to sell off a few of my stuff occasionally also especially those that I’ve always wanted but at the end of the day family etc comes first

    • @orionsires
      @orionsires  3 месяца назад

      Absolutely a tough decision but at the end of the day I’ve always felt a bit lighter and freed letting things go. Everyone knows this. It’s embedded in our dna to collect things and store them over time but it’s also embedded in us to be free from all of that stuff. It’s just stuff. But man I am sad seeing this stuff go so soon. I figure when we’re in the new home some day I’ll think “yeah this was worth it” as my kids play and run around the house. 😎🙏🏼

  • @andrewarbuckle8123
    @andrewarbuckle8123 3 месяца назад +1

    Appreciate the insights as always, Orion. Family is everything so I totally understand what you're trying to do these days. I'm tempted to sell off a lot of my video game collection.

    • @orionsires
      @orionsires  3 месяца назад

      Family is everything. I knew this was coming but kept avoiding it and so now I’m accepting my situation and hoping this is the right decision long term. It’s all very stressful, but just a new direction for now… maybe I come back nose diving into the hobby 😂😎

  • @somesteak6100
    @somesteak6100 3 месяца назад +1

    What’s real estate like in your area? Avg house cost? Your house cost?
    Always curious haha

    • @orionsires
      @orionsires  3 месяца назад

      Charlotte I think is the 13th fastest growing city in the US so a lot of people are flocking here for jobs or housing the cost of living is great IMO still expensive but overall solid. Taxes suck here. Avg home cost 3-400k but there’s townhomes and condos that are super nice below 300 and some houses mid 400’s which is where we’re looking that are also very nice and spacious for the price. Our home is currently valued at 400 and that’s without knowledge of the updates we’ve made such as the bathrooms kitchen sunroom and finished garage. I really don’t want to sell because me and my dad did a lot to this home together so there’s sentimental value in this home. That’s why I’m selling all my sealed stuff and slabs I don’t need. Hope that helps! 😎

  • @trentharrison2346
    @trentharrison2346 3 месяца назад +1

    I love your videos dude! They are always very insightful no matter what the content!

    • @orionsires
      @orionsires  3 месяца назад

      Thanks Trent 😎🙏🏼

  • @fortress2785
    @fortress2785 3 месяца назад +1

    Anotha day anotha Orion Sires upload. Hope youre having a great weekend sir.

    • @orionsires
      @orionsires  3 месяца назад

      Thanks homie 😎🙏🏼

  • @Chartlaub5
    @Chartlaub5 3 месяца назад +1

    When we made a similar move it was bc another kid was on the way . Hmmmmm.

    • @orionsires
      @orionsires  3 месяца назад

      Yeah the house we’re in now could work but if we happened to have a third kid it would just be this all over again and I’d rather buy when it’s semi affordable right now opposed to the next year or two when prices rise again. 🤷🏻‍♀️

  • @Kirkayyy
    @Kirkayyy 3 месяца назад

    Been a long time watcher since the nostalgia mimics stream, but I don’t know if you’ve said before why not but you have a decent platform just with the RUclips so whynot just show off what you’re interested in selling in a video and do sales off eBay on PayPal? So you don’t get screwed by the fees and you’re still protected with PayPal gs

    • @orionsires
      @orionsires  3 месяца назад +1

      Here’s my thinking, eBay’s been good to me and I I don’t mind getting some extra sales quickly if I have to pay a fee and I’m trying to build my feedback too in the process but that’s a great idea honestly 😎

    • @Kirkayyy
      @Kirkayyy 3 месяца назад

      @@orionsires I understand 100%, and I also wanted to say I’ve been trying out Reddit for sales lately (no luck) but you could try putting stuff on the pkmntcgtrades page and you may or may not get low balled but it might be something to look into 👀 either way doesn’t hurt and plus I’d like to see what all you’d be selling overall too

  • @indicarlos
    @indicarlos 3 месяца назад +1

    The king is back

  • @RogueValleyTCG
    @RogueValleyTCG 3 месяца назад +1

    Adulting sucks 😅

    • @orionsires
      @orionsires  3 месяца назад +1

      It does but at the same time it forces me to make some changes that I feel were necessary to mine and my family’s growth overall. If we weren’t doing this now we’d do it later when it’s alot more expensive probably. I feel everything happens for the right reasons but adulting does suck sometimes 😎

    • @RogueValleyTCG
      @RogueValleyTCG 3 месяца назад

      @@orionsires just keep up with the videos, whatever they become! Love to see it