Do not let any of this get stolen, keep an eye on it at all times. People are incredibly cunning at stealing at conventions. Pick pocketing bags, jackets, cases, binders, etc. Incredibly opportunistic and strategic. I've plenty of stories and seen lots of videos of nightmares.
I would like to think it’s up there but definitely not in the world maybe in North Carolina ! Oh wait there’s TCA gaming the king 😂 I saw him on day 1 was a pleasure. Thanks for the love 😎
I got robbed for about $10,000 at my first collectacon. Be very cautious out there, people are always watching. And with this video you’re putting a big target on your back.
Facts, and that’s the thing there’s hype cards in my collection that I don’t like so I question if it’s even worth it to go for completion or just have a few cards I absolutely love 😎
hey boss man! love the collection and video! quick question, im looking to buy a two row graded slab case that fits graded guards, does that casematrix case with the crystals normally fit graded guards, or did you modify the foam insert?
The graded guards make it a tight fit but the cases will fit them for sure I did slight modifications only from pulling foam apart I assume all the cases are like that where you can customize the fit 😎🙏🏼
Man all these comments about stuff getting stolen got me thankful for somehow not losing my entire life savings and more at the past 3 CaC I’ve been to 😅. Hopefully you got some decent pickups. I spent around 10k total just picking up raws to grade, thinking probably somewhere around $7-9k profit hopefully. Honestly wanted to spend more but I got so tired like halfway through Sunday and couldn’t focus. Looking forward to the vids!
I can’t imagine spending that kind of cash on tons of singles with the grading costs and finding buyers dude you have more confidence than I would for sure I hope you crush it and make a killing!!! Also very glad I wasn’t robbed or anything suspicious 😎🔥
@@orionsires Ive been selling all my slabs to ketchumallcollectibles. I cashed out around $6.9k at CaC. He pays 80% on almost all modern stuff above $200+. Not quite sure about lower volume vintage but he can probably do 80% cash on a lot of more liquid vintage. Also most auctions tend to end within 90% of market, so at worst im looking at around 78% that way if I can’t find a buyer. But I am looking around for multiple sources just in case.
@@orionsires Oh yeah I’ve been selling off all my slabs $100+ to kechumallcollectibles for around 75% and $200+ slabs for 80% market. With grading margins it’s a really nice return and super liquid, no hassle with selling, shipping, etc. I would definitely hit him up if you’re looking to sell. I just ship them out, take a video of everything for insurance purposes and his business insurance actually covers the shipping insurance cost on it. So even if it’s lost you’ll get paid.
I feel like all I'm hearing lately is how higher end collectors are sizing down. I am also sizing down, I've decided what I like and what I like isn't exactly what I've collected so I'm moving out of those cards. Not fire saling tho which people seem to think every1 selling is desperate but that's a different story. Life seems to be catching up to people.
Yep sometimes we collect stuff we don’t even really want and don’t know why… took me 4 years to finally realize what I want out of my collection goals and not any one collector is the same we all have different “needs” 😂
Thats a lotta pokemon! Have fun at collect-a-con. What grail(s) you looking to pickup/trade for when you're there? Also cant wait to see the collect-a-con video!
It’s gonna lowkey be a mess trying to sell stuff while also focusing on collecting goals and content but the whole fam is going! Both days! Grails are any gold star psa 10 or gold stars I don’t have or a 1st Ed shining not entirely sure but I’ll know it when I see it 😎
Hey! just saw this video. Im looking to buy the full set of raw base set 1st edition. or low grades that still look good so I can crack the slab for my binder. If you have any id be interested in buying
Brother, I hope for you and your family's arm's sakes you are not taking all of that with you lmao. On a serious note, the most I would bring to a show is a 3 row case full of slabs/mag touch held singles. Maybe a bind or 2. Basically stuff I can throw in a backpack and won't destroy my arms holding on to all day. Plus it will make less indecisive when looking to sell or trade out, since you have already decided those items are ones you are willing to give up. Good luck at the show!
Yoyo Orion, you gotta get your hands on the Kingdra EX SIR box! It's a beautiful promo. So good I thought it was an SIR for the set! Get at least 1. I am, and that's rare for me to say with modern.
@Tyler-du3yl Yup, I am. And as a mod and friend of Orion, if I want to mention a $10 card to him I'll Damm well please. If you don't have anything positive to say, learn to shut your mouth.
Love the kingdra and I do think there are so many beautiful cards out there but I’m learning less is more after I finish 151 I will open occasionally but probably won’t be buying much modern product only because the scanning thing to me kinda of puts a downer on the sealed aspect of collecting. The Greninja promo is also absolute fire 🔥
too hard to make suggestions cause you seem like way more of a completion collector so i doubt you would break up some of these collections you got going on. i would personally sell most of those skyridge slabs, all of the base set except the big 3 and a lot of those modern slabs that arent the sword and shield grails. then I would take all that money/trade value and buy mostly sealed unless I see a very nice vintage slab cause 95 percent of my PC is sealed product lmao. I would also sell all of the raw cards because I just dont like raw cards. high end slabs and sealed product only for me, i absolutely loved that theme deck collection so dont sell any of those! i have like 40 booster boxes and not one theme deck very jealous of those babies.
Basically doing exactly this but probably with slabs instead of sealed because the CT scanning news recently put a sour taste in my mouth. Theme decks are dope but man they were hard to move on day 1 😂
Yea becareful selling grails to vendors you will never get top dollar and it's going to go to a person that doesn't car about the card apart from it's monetary value
Yea I have never been to a trade night but I just feel like something like that is always the best or online where you can talk to a trusted collector/buyer
Bro you sound young, I don't know you. But I used to be too trusting of everyone, and the world in general. Please hide this stuff in the trunk locked AT MOST!!! HOLY SHIT BRO PLEASE, I DONT EVEN KNOW YOU. you have a baby coming, don't be wreckless in 2024. Unless this is in like the most affluent county in the state, even then. Maybe just cuz I'm from NY. But it's 2024. Ppl will skin someone alive in the streets. And u wanna carry ur entire nest egg to a show?! I care too much about your collection to not try to give u this 38 yo NY knowledge.
Bro please do not bring all of that if your not a vendor PLEASE. someone could steal ur ass off the corner knowing if u got cases like that going to a card show u could have 100k plus. And ur advertising it right now. I hope you carry. That's all I have to say. If not, please do not do this. The risk is too heavy. I'm sweating writing this. Lol no I'm jk. Still.
@@orionsires Yea to be fair a 9 is probably really good in vintage. I got a base set unlimited for 160 and im happy with 6 7 8. Think i get the 7 or 8 tho. For someone relatively new to the space. Im not even gonna buy older cards anymore and hell no to vintage. Its so hard to source clean cards. You will go broke trying for a 10 i swear. Take 9s or 8s that are still profitable maybe. But ill just source whats easy...modern...maybe some japan plays
If you see cool trainer ryan ask him about the celebis if im not mistaken he collects celebis and in poke revs video at ryans house he had alot of psa 10 gold star celebis for some reason lol
Do not let any of this get stolen, keep an eye on it at all times. People are incredibly cunning at stealing at conventions. Pick pocketing bags, jackets, cases, binders, etc. Incredibly opportunistic and strategic. I've plenty of stories and seen lots of videos of nightmares.
Trust me we’re on it! Day 1 down Day 2 here we come 😎
Dude genuinely one of the most impressive collections in the world, I can't even believe this shit lol
I would like to think it’s up there but definitely not in the world maybe in North Carolina ! Oh wait there’s TCA gaming the king 😂 I saw him on day 1 was a pleasure. Thanks for the love 😎
I got robbed for about $10,000 at my first collectacon. Be very cautious out there, people are always watching. And with this video you’re putting a big target on your back.
people are shitty, you are right be careful who you show
I appreciate the concern! Day 1 down. Walked out with cash, my grails and my bags are empty 😎
But thank you for sharing and that sucks that it happened to you bro
Amazing collection! Have fun brotha !
Thanks homie stay tuned 😎🙏🏼
@@orionsiresIf you do this please be SAFE 🔫, or bring a buddy
Insane collection! But like you said collect what you feel like you gotta have no matter what ! Not just hype cards
Facts, and that’s the thing there’s hype cards in my collection that I don’t like so I question if it’s even worth it to go for completion or just have a few cards I absolutely love 😎
Great video Orion! Can't wait to see what goes on at Collect-A-Con.
Day 2 incoming! Got a lot of video stuff of deals but want to focus on the hats actually there today
hey boss man! love the collection and video! quick question, im looking to buy a two row graded slab case that fits graded guards, does that casematrix case with the crystals normally fit graded guards, or did you modify the foam insert?
The graded guards make it a tight fit but the cases will fit them for sure I did slight modifications only from pulling foam apart I assume all the cases are like that where you can customize the fit 😎🙏🏼
Broski you need a body guard holler me 💪🏽😂
I gotchu 😎
stay safe brother and good luck on the deals, be sure to capture some for us!
Thanks fam! Got a lot of video on deals I made but today want to focus on content in terms of vendor tables and what cards are being sold 😎
Man all these comments about stuff getting stolen got me thankful for somehow not losing my entire life savings and more at the past 3 CaC I’ve been to 😅.
Hopefully you got some decent pickups. I spent around 10k total just picking up raws to grade, thinking probably somewhere around $7-9k profit hopefully. Honestly wanted to spend more but I got so tired like halfway through Sunday and couldn’t focus. Looking forward to the vids!
I can’t imagine spending that kind of cash on tons of singles with the grading costs and finding buyers dude you have more confidence than I would for sure I hope you crush it and make a killing!!! Also very glad I wasn’t robbed or anything suspicious 😎🔥
@@orionsires Ive been selling all my slabs to ketchumallcollectibles. I cashed out around $6.9k at CaC. He pays 80% on almost all modern stuff above $200+. Not quite sure about lower volume vintage but he can probably do 80% cash on a lot of more liquid vintage.
Also most auctions tend to end within 90% of market, so at worst im looking at around 78% that way if I can’t find a buyer. But I am looking around for multiple sources just in case.
@@orionsires Oh yeah I’ve been selling off all my slabs $100+ to kechumallcollectibles for around 75% and $200+ slabs for 80% market. With grading margins it’s a really nice return and super liquid, no hassle with selling, shipping, etc. I would definitely hit him up if you’re looking to sell. I just ship them out, take a video of everything for insurance purposes and his business insurance actually covers the shipping insurance cost on it. So even if it’s lost you’ll get paid.
Thanks for the video brother Orion
Thanks for watching Dan 😎
Good luck bro.
Thanks fam! 😎
dont get Ocean 11-ed bro
LOL
I feel like all I'm hearing lately is how higher end collectors are sizing down. I am also sizing down, I've decided what I like and what I like isn't exactly what I've collected so I'm moving out of those cards. Not fire saling tho which people seem to think every1 selling is desperate but that's a different story. Life seems to be catching up to people.
Yep sometimes we collect stuff we don’t even really want and don’t know why… took me 4 years to finally realize what I want out of my collection goals and not any one collector is the same we all have different “needs” 😂
Thats a lotta pokemon! Have fun at collect-a-con. What grail(s) you looking to pickup/trade for when you're there? Also cant wait to see the collect-a-con video!
It’s gonna lowkey be a mess trying to sell stuff while also focusing on collecting goals and content but the whole fam is going! Both days! Grails are any gold star psa 10 or gold stars I don’t have or a 1st Ed shining not entirely sure but I’ll know it when I see it 😎
Hey! just saw this video. Im looking to buy the full set of raw base set 1st edition. or low grades that still look good so I can crack the slab for my binder. If you have any id be interested in buying
I’m almost all out of my cheaper lower grade holos :/ only like 3 left total but just keep an eye out for eBay auctions 😎
@@orionsires what about the common cards?
Brother, I hope for you and your family's arm's sakes you are not taking all of that with you lmao. On a serious note, the most I would bring to a show is a 3 row case full of slabs/mag touch held singles. Maybe a bind or 2. Basically stuff I can throw in a backpack and won't destroy my arms holding on to all day. Plus it will make less indecisive when looking to sell or trade out, since you have already decided those items are ones you are willing to give up. Good luck at the show!
Day 1 was a success! Came in with a heavy ass duffle and left with nothing but my slabs 😎 sold some mid slabs too so even the briefcase was lighter 😂
Quality over quantity
Precisely 😎 also because I’m OCD and very picky so my collection is downsizing
solid stuff!
Thanks fam hopefully can make some moves 😎
Thank you again for selling me the crystal nidoking
Ayyy you got it homie! Off to a new home 😎
Does he dare go for the holo Umbreon gold star PLAY promo??? It would take a lot if one turned up there. Oh wait Japanese…ha
Hey English is what I’m looking for but that would be an amazing card to get to see in person regardless 😎
It's gonna be huge vintage sell-off season now haha
Yeah that’s what I am seeing I think 😂😎
Have fun!
I’ll try to I’ve got to work this weekend still so it’s tough 😂
I'll be there tomorrow! Hope to see you..also how much for the Raw Dragonite?
Hope to see you too! Not putting a price tag on it necessarily would also like to trade up if possible 😎
@@orionsires not sure if I saw you yesterday? I asked nearly everyone I saw for this card. I did find one but it was out of my price range.
intresting nice one
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Yoyo Orion, you gotta get your hands on the Kingdra EX SIR box! It's a beautiful promo. So good I thought it was an SIR for the set! Get at least 1. I am, and that's rare for me to say with modern.
Bruh this is his collection and you're talking about him grabbing a $10 modern PROMO LMFAOOOOOO
@Tyler-du3yl Yup, I am. And as a mod and friend of Orion, if I want to mention a $10 card to him I'll Damm well please. If you don't have anything positive to say, learn to shut your mouth.
Love the kingdra and I do think there are so many beautiful cards out there but I’m learning less is more after I finish 151 I will open occasionally but probably won’t be buying much modern product only because the scanning thing to me kinda of puts a downer on the sealed aspect of collecting. The Greninja promo is also absolute fire 🔥
@@orionsires yeah but no one is scanning modern. At least not yet. No money in that . But I feel you.
Also you’re wrong about most vendors, they’ll pay you 75% to 80% just got to find the right ones.
This is true, but even some at 80% offer 60-70% 😂
Love this channel and I’ve been watching everything you’ve put up for a while now. But, for the love of Pokemon, DO NOT bring EVERYTHING!
Hahaha I brought everything and nothing went wrong! Surprisingly 😂
too hard to make suggestions cause you seem like way more of a completion collector so i doubt you would break up some of these collections you got going on. i would personally sell most of those skyridge slabs, all of the base set except the big 3 and a lot of those modern slabs that arent the sword and shield grails. then I would take all that money/trade value and buy mostly sealed unless I see a very nice vintage slab cause 95 percent of my PC is sealed product lmao. I would also sell all of the raw cards because I just dont like raw cards. high end slabs and sealed product only for me, i absolutely loved that theme deck collection so dont sell any of those! i have like 40 booster boxes and not one theme deck very jealous of those babies.
Basically doing exactly this but probably with slabs instead of sealed because the CT scanning news recently put a sour taste in my mouth. Theme decks are dope but man they were hard to move on day 1 😂
Yea becareful selling grails to vendors you will never get top dollar and it's going to go to a person that doesn't car about the card apart from it's monetary value
yep, he knows. Seems like he is interested in trading and just being there
Very aware from my past experiences, but thanks ! 🙏🏼
I really wanted to not even have to sell but I got bills to pay 🤣
Yea I have never been to a trade night but I just feel like something like that is always the best or online where you can talk to a trusted collector/buyer
Bro you sound young, I don't know you. But I used to be too trusting of everyone, and the world in general. Please hide this stuff in the trunk locked AT MOST!!! HOLY SHIT BRO PLEASE, I DONT EVEN KNOW YOU. you have a baby coming, don't be wreckless in 2024. Unless this is in like the most affluent county in the state, even then. Maybe just cuz I'm from NY. But it's 2024. Ppl will skin someone alive in the streets. And u wanna carry ur entire nest egg to a show?! I care too much about your collection to not try to give u this 38 yo NY knowledge.
I’m not ignorant to what can happen but charlottes pretty safe never had any issues yet 😎
Bro please do not bring all of that if your not a vendor PLEASE. someone could steal ur ass off the corner knowing if u got cases like that going to a card show u could have 100k plus. And ur advertising it right now. I hope you carry. That's all I have to say. If not, please do not do this. The risk is too heavy. I'm sweating writing this. Lol no I'm jk. Still.
First day of collect a con was a success!! Getting prepped for today 😎🙏🏼
How do you afford all this shit? jeez
Years of hyper focused collecting and buying and selling. I’ve given up everything else to get where I am in this hobby 🤘🏻😎
The centering is off on the alakazam beyond psa requirements most likely
requirements for what? it can always be (OC) or just be downgraded for centering
@1stzard it was downgraded for centering I think. Not sure what oc is
Nah it’s just got whitening on corners and they are strict on 10 vintage so I’m not surprised going to try and trade up 😎
OC = off center just jargon
@@orionsires Yea to be fair a 9 is probably really good in vintage. I got a base set unlimited for 160 and im happy with 6 7 8. Think i get the 7 or 8 tho.
For someone relatively new to the space. Im not even gonna buy older cards anymore and hell no to vintage. Its so hard to source clean cards. You will go broke trying for a 10 i swear. Take 9s or 8s that are still profitable maybe. But ill just source whats easy...modern...maybe some japan plays
Keep all slabs, get rid of sealed. With the cat scan only slabs and raw will be sought after in 3-5 years! Mark my words! No sealed is safe
I’ll buy all your booster boxes at 80%!
Basically what I plan to do, I don’t really want to be a big time sealed collector at this point 😂
If you see cool trainer ryan ask him about the celebis if im not mistaken he collects celebis and in poke revs video at ryans house he had alot of psa 10 gold star celebis for some reason lol
I knew that about him but amazing he has all those… honestly incredible 🔥