All these videos are so informative and detailed, can't really find deep dives like this anywhere else. Fingers crossed for a video on getting your cards graded, for both investors and collectors!
I know this is an old video but it still helpful. Thank you for being you. I have started my business 7 months ago, and it has been a crazy roller coaster. But I was doing it as a side hustle and I wasn’t able to lock in, now I am going all in on it and people like you have helped so much!
As a small business owner I can attest, Grind! Grind! Grind! And love what you do most importantly. because if your not having fun then why do it at the end of the day.
Dude.. you’re a stud! I’m 22 looking to get a bit of a side hustle going. Working a 9-5 is tough let alone finding time to also pursue passionate entrepreneurial endeavors. You are creating content while running a side business and working a 9-5!! Keep up the good work man I’m subscribed and rooting for you!
You have such great knowledge about how to run a business. I’ve never heard a person in this type of business going this deep into the mechanisms of the economics behind it. You clearly know what it takes to be successful in this business and it seems like it has paid off immensely. The part that is most encouraging is that you aren’t afraid to share this information with others trying to get into the game. Stay on your grind bro. These videos are amazing.
This is an excellent video for anyone trying to start a business, period, not just Pokemon. Tons of practical and valuable advice in here. You earned a subscriber here, Danny.
Hey man, I really enjoy your videos and they inspire me to give this a shot. There is so much to it behind the scenes im sure, it would be great if you made a "day in the life of a tcg seller" or something like that, vlog style video just going through the mundane things that you dont normally see that goes on behind the scenes.
All of these videos are so helpful! I have so many cards and I only actually care about a few. This has helped me out so much with selling those unwanted cards!
I came here to learn how to break Pokémon decks for viewers. Subbed after the first minute. To hear how appreciative you are, and how you care for your family earns a sub in my book.
I've subscribed to you within the past year, but this is the first time I'm just seeing this video. I totally agree that using money from the business to build a collection will not work well. I stopped doing that and now I am able to actually see more income. Now I'm going through and watching all your old videos. Thanks for the info!
I really want to run my own card shop, or just manage one for someone. I hate what I do for a living, it’s pretty decent money but it’s soulless. I love Pokémon and anything to do with it and I’m ready to make the leap. Thanks for your information and knowledge. I appreciate it a lot
You're videos are phenomenal, no fluff, no overselling/over production. Just pure nuanced information from an experienced viewpoint. Keep killing it from a new fan!
I've always wanted to start my own shop even from home I really like how you explain this thank you start small grow your empire I enjoy the hobby but more so I enjoy the spreading of the hobby
Hey, just starting selling pokemon cards, been collecting since a kid, starting a TC full time business has always been a dream of mine and your videos are very helpful, only watched a few but plan on watching all of your informative selling videos... Amazing videos!
Hi Danny. I don't plan on making Pokemon a business, but I just wanted to say I'm really enjoying your videos all the same. You seem very genuine, very knowledgable, and very humble. Keep up the great work, I always love seeing your videos pop up on my timeline!
Pokémon has been such a big thing in my life for all these years. It’s always been there. Quality content man. Always looking forward to your new videos.
bro im binge watching all these videos and absorbing all this crazy info hes giving everybody real knowledge.... take notes.... Keep it up this is great!
Just started watching your videos tonight and you're doing great! Long time collector and competitive player. I can relate heavily with having to sell your collection for a down payment on a home (did that a couple years ago myself) and with how ridiculous the Pokemon market is right now I just have to take my hobby to the next level. What I've watched so far gives me a ton of insight and it's greatly appreciated. Really look forward to your future videos. Keep it up!
10% every two weeks is tough, to do that you have to take it seriously as a business. I've been doing it on and off for a few years and the hardest part is sticking to it and also not getting high on your own supply :)
This is by far the most helpful starters guide I’ve watched so far. I’m really wanting to invest and I’ve got a good chunk of extra change I want to pour into this, I just don’t know where to even start! Great video!
Hey man, 20 year old in college here, really appreciate the great info went into this with a business mindset and got lost in the collecting side of things, by breaking it down you really helped re adjust my mindset back to where it was, hopefully a year or two from now I can come back here and show you that I did well. Once again thank you!
Appreciate everything you do for the pokemon community, can't believe you are so down to earth! Really enjoy the advice you give! I can't wait to be able to run my own shop or just sell cards
You my friend, are EVERYTHING that is good in people! In the span of about 1hr you've answered every question I've had yet couldn't find an honest answer. Subbed & would love the opportunity to pick your brain one day...
Address To ALL: I'm a total complete beginner, I'm kinda confused by this video in that when he mentions let's say $100 to start off with right? this $100 what is it that I buy? singles? or booster boxes? or ??? please clarify for someone like me who wants to start off. thank you
I want to start selling packs, but i Have NO clue how to start buying from distros so I can actually profit. Also congrats on 50k, ive been watching you since last year.
This was awesome and super helpful. Been a player for ages but, just realising I have a ton of stuff that I don't use in my decks, so I wouldn't mind crossing that line into both player and seller
I recently started my Pokémon store. I’ve pulled a Rainbow Zard and your comment about moving product rather than holding it really struck a cord with me. I’ve intended to sell my Charizard, but didn’t know if I should grade it first or just go and list it? Keep up the great videos!! Thank you!
Just found you, love the videos man. I appreciate how supportive this man is right here. I cant wait to see the rest of your videos. I thinking of getting involved with pokemon selling to see if I want to start some thing with digimon cards
Just took a gamble on a psa 6 base set 2 charizard that I got for $120. It may not seem like much but it was a huge plunge for me. Hoping this side hustle goes somewhere for me
@Danny Phantom im currently starting my own too and loved this help you give I'm almost a full year behind for this video and wish i saw this sooner when i had more to start investing into a business outlook for this
Saw a video about Weiß schwarz cards and thought about what if I sell cards for extra income as a college student since I felt like I can't work in shops. I decided to start in Pokemon because it is the most affordable one for me. Brought a repack of 100+ random cards for 4 dollars and planned to repack them like booster packs so 10 cards each pack and sell them for 2 dollars per pack. I will also introduce these repacks to some hobby stores near me if they would like to buy my product. And also while unpacking booster packs or boxes, I will Livestream them or make videos unpacking them to also earn from RUclips. I hope it goes well
I started selling MTG back in August and I started really well but I put most of what I’ve back into the business to buy supplies and some more boxes of cards. Now it’s slowed down and I’m not selling many cards. Only a few cents worth of cards each week. Although I do need to put in the time to list more of my inventory. I just work a lot… I’m not looking to make it big but I wouldn’t mind being able to go full time and have to work for someone else anymore.
Hey Danny. You're content is great. I've been playing around with videos and selling on eBay and want to teach my kid to run a small biz. They are just starting out and I told them to do research, starting with your channel, then write a one page report. Once they do that, I'm going to invest in them!
I have been watching your videos for the last couple weeks and just subscribed :) really valuable information for selling cards. I am saving up right now for a psa order of 400 to 500 cards, when I send them and get them back I plan on selling about 300 of those cards hope to sell and up my profit margins from those sales. Great content keep it up :)
Great advice in a relatively short video. I still have my base set holos after 20 years. Just started getting back into buying cards and having fun opening new things.
Hey Danny, wanted to say thanks for the awesome information, I'm actually about 10 days away from getting my display cases in. I live in Denver Colorado we have a huge flea market every weekend I'm looking set up a little shop
do you think it would be smart to begin in just sealed product? I find it overwhelming at the beginning having to figure out all the best cards in a set, how to basically grade it yourself to know whether you should send it in for grading or not, etc. My basic strategy was to see if a set had desirable cards, then buy 2 cases of boosters and etb's. once they have appreciated double in value I sell 1 of each case to get my original entry cost back to recycle buying more product while getting the left over product essentially "free".
I was able to buy 6 cases of evolutions boosters at 1K / case last month. I was pleasantly surprised to see these hit 3K / case yesterday. There’s still a lot of ceiling left on this set in my opinion based on the vintage nostalgia. Wouldn’t be surprised if the evolutions booster set hits $750-$800 / box end of year. Point of the story is that there are tons of opportunities now in Pokémon. If your brand new into investing I wouldn’t just jump in and go all in. You need to do a lot of research and understand why trends are happening before investing into cards. You gave some great advice for everyone. I wish you the best in your pursuit! I’ve seen you’ve been on some great momentum lately with views and subscriber count. I know it may seem crazy, but try and do a video every day now since the market is so hot 🥵. Great thing is you’re not doing a ton of editing so your setup and production time is efficient. Your information, consistently and passion is helping you grow. Keep it up man! I went through the grind myself back in the day. Now I just buy/sell/trade. Just remember one thing “gotta catch them all”
I already have valuable inventory (1st edition Shining Charizard PSA, 1st Lugia PSA, the list goes on and on) I have complete 1st base, jungle, fossil, all the way up to Destiny in triplicate and I want to go bigger. I need a distributor, but I do not have a brick and mortar -- they won't even deal with me until I get one of those.
do you have a break down net income/loss sheet of what you consider so we can have an inside look? you can blur the information and just release some numbers, that would be cool to see though.
Thank you for all of this Danny you could be keeping this all to yourself and profit off it, but thank you for taking the time to not only run your business and fuel your passion but to help us do the same things to the best of our abilities I really really appreciate you and everything you do for the Pokemon movement your friend, Kyle
Thank you for all the insight and help. I would love to hear more at what point do you recommend getting setup with distributors and how you go about doing that.
Man I just finished my Business Capstone project (I built a business proposal for an online card store) I needed this video last week 😆 keep up the good info!!! It all sounds very familiar from what i wrote
I love how appreciative he is about people giving his support.
Yeah and it's crazy to see how people with almost only box breaks on their channel get more views. This guy talks about the real stuff
Agreed, so refreshing and comforting. Definitely keeps me coming back.
ikr
Gets a little boring now!
Yep gave a like just for his sincerity
All these videos are so informative and detailed, can't really find deep dives like this anywhere else. Fingers crossed for a video on getting your cards graded, for both investors and collectors!
I know this is an old video but it still helpful. Thank you for being you. I have started my business 7 months ago, and it has been a crazy roller coaster. But I was doing it as a side hustle and I wasn’t able to lock in, now I am going all in on it and people like you have helped so much!
You’re an amazing guy Danny, hearing about you talk about your family was nice. Sounds like you’re an amazing dad
As a small business owner I can attest, Grind! Grind! Grind! And love what you do most importantly. because if your not having fun then why do it at the end of the day.
Dude.. you’re a stud! I’m 22 looking to get a bit of a side hustle going. Working a 9-5 is tough let alone finding time to also pursue passionate entrepreneurial endeavors. You are creating content while running a side business and working a 9-5!! Keep up the good work man I’m subscribed and rooting for you!
Should have bought crypto instead , 3 years ago jeeeez uv could have been financial free like me🕺🏼🕺🏼🕺🏼 pokemon is trash for gains lol
You have such great knowledge about how to run a business. I’ve never heard a person in this type of business going this deep into the mechanisms of the economics behind it. You clearly know what it takes to be successful in this business and it seems like it has paid off immensely. The part that is most encouraging is that you aren’t afraid to share this information with others trying to get into the game. Stay on your grind bro. These videos are amazing.
This is an excellent video for anyone trying to start a business, period, not just Pokemon. Tons of practical and valuable advice in here. You earned a subscriber here, Danny.
Can't believe I have only just found this. I started my Pokemon business last year and these tips have already been so helpful! 😍
I check your shop seal!
@@gamerryanl5937 Thank you so much my friend!
Hey man, I really enjoy your videos and they inspire me to give this a shot. There is so much to it behind the scenes im sure, it would be great if you made a "day in the life of a tcg seller" or something like that, vlog style video just going through the mundane things that you dont normally see that goes on behind the scenes.
All of these videos are so helpful! I have so many cards and I only actually care about a few. This has helped me out so much with selling those unwanted cards!
Just got back into this after 20 years! You are the man 👍🏽
Same!! I feel like this hobby these days is 90% early, mid 40 year Olds reliving our chilhoods!! Lol
same
I came here to learn how to break Pokémon decks for viewers. Subbed after the first minute. To hear how appreciative you are, and how you care for your family earns a sub in my book.
I've subscribed to you within the past year, but this is the first time I'm just seeing this video. I totally agree that using money from the business to build a collection will not work well. I stopped doing that and now I am able to actually see more income. Now I'm going through and watching all your old videos. Thanks for the info!
for how thoughtful this man was for people giving him support, i went ahead and subscribed. Kindness goes a long way
I really want to run my own card shop, or just manage one for someone. I hate what I do for a living, it’s pretty decent money but it’s soulless. I love Pokémon and anything to do with it and I’m ready to make the leap. Thanks for your information and knowledge. I appreciate it a lot
The only complaint I have is that you don't make enough videos for me to watch, keeps up the good work, love all these informative videos 👍
I appreciate the fact you actually give good advice and educate people, instead of just showing off your expensive cards.
One of the first poke youtubers I've subscribed to. Happy to dig into one of your older vids!
You're videos are phenomenal, no fluff, no overselling/over production. Just pure nuanced information from an experienced viewpoint. Keep killing it from a new fan!
I've always wanted to start my own shop even from home I really like how you explain this thank you start small grow your empire I enjoy the hobby but more so I enjoy the spreading of the hobby
Bro I deadass was bouta spend a couple hundred today on some cards you dropped this vid right in time appreciate it Gl w/ your Channel g
As someone that watches youtube from 4-8ish I can honestly say that I have enjoyed the past videos I've watched, keep up the great work man
You are now officially my TCG guru, great info and easy to listen to! :D I'm trying to dip my toes in the business, and your vids most def help out!
I can appreciate you Danny you care to grow the people who follow you. I hope when you're famous you remember us who are here now my dude
This helped so much. It really just starts with buying low and selling it back higher!
Hey, just starting selling pokemon cards, been collecting since a kid, starting a TC full time business has always been a dream of mine and your videos are very helpful, only watched a few but plan on watching all of your informative selling videos... Amazing videos!
Hi Danny. I don't plan on making Pokemon a business, but I just wanted to say I'm really enjoying your videos all the same. You seem very genuine, very knowledgable, and very humble. Keep up the great work, I always love seeing your videos pop up on my timeline!
I have no plans on buying any Pokémon cards but you are so genuine I just come to like the video for the algorithm
Pokémon has been such a big thing in my life for all these years. It’s always been there. Quality content man. Always looking forward to your new videos.
So far the vids i seen from you are top notch. Very good explanation, and very knowledgeable. Keep it up bro!
bro im binge watching all these videos and absorbing all this crazy info hes giving everybody real knowledge.... take notes.... Keep it up this is great!
I absolutely love the amount of honesty in your videos is refreshing. Brutally honesty is a really good quality 👍
Just started watching your videos tonight and you're doing great! Long time collector and competitive player. I can relate heavily with having to sell your collection for a down payment on a home (did that a couple years ago myself) and with how ridiculous the Pokemon market is right now I just have to take my hobby to the next level.
What I've watched so far gives me a ton of insight and it's greatly appreciated. Really look forward to your future videos. Keep it up!
10% every two weeks is tough, to do that you have to take it seriously as a business. I've been doing it on and off for a few years and the hardest part is sticking to it and also not getting high on your own supply :)
thats how I lost half of my hidden fates booster packs..
You earned my subscribion when you mentioned helping new investors like myself. Thank you Danny, im here to watch you teach.
This is by far the most helpful starters guide I’ve watched so far. I’m really wanting to invest and I’ve got a good chunk of extra change I want to pour into this, I just don’t know where to even start! Great video!
Hey man, 20 year old in college here, really appreciate the great info went into this with a business mindset and got lost in the collecting side of things, by breaking it down you really helped re adjust my mindset back to where it was, hopefully a year or two from now I can come back here and show you that I did well. Once again thank you!
How are you getting on?
@@williamcollidgeyt doing great, turned my passion into work and dropped out at the end of that year because of it lmao, thanks for checking back in!
@@JonesinYT well done! I’m currently starting my Pokémon journey and hoping to get to a position like you!
Appreciate everything you do for the pokemon community, can't believe you are so down to earth! Really enjoy the advice you give! I can't wait to be able to run my own shop or just sell cards
My man, working full time and working on Pokémon at night. I feel ya.
One thing is to make it in life! But to turn around and try to help others!!!🙌🙌🙌👏👏 mad respect bro!
You my friend, are EVERYTHING that is good in people! In the span of about 1hr you've answered every question I've had yet couldn't find an honest answer. Subbed & would love the opportunity to pick your brain one day...
Great video very encouraging . Been a fan of your insta for a while and just found this video randomly.
One of the best channels. Keep it up man.
All of your videos are super informative and useful! As a business major and a Pokemon fan it's like the perfect blend of both worlds!
Address To ALL: I'm a total complete beginner, I'm kinda confused by this video in that when he mentions let's say $100 to start off with right? this $100 what is it that I buy? singles? or booster boxes? or ??? please clarify for someone like me who wants to start off. thank you
I want to start selling packs, but i Have NO clue how to start buying from distros so I can actually profit. Also congrats on 50k, ive been watching you since last year.
Great video! Appreciate that you take the time to sit down and record these.
This was awesome and super helpful. Been a player for ages but, just realising I have a ton of stuff that I don't use in my decks, so I wouldn't mind crossing that line into both player and seller
this guy is so insanely informative I think he could write a few books on this subject I am honestly impressed 👍
I recently started my Pokémon store. I’ve pulled a Rainbow Zard and your comment about moving product rather than holding it really struck a cord with me. I’ve intended to sell my Charizard, but didn’t know if I should grade it first or just go and list it? Keep up the great videos!! Thank you!
Your videos are really good and interesting. It’s good to have someone who helps the community about the business. Good job
Just found you, love the videos man. I appreciate how supportive this man is right here. I cant wait to see the rest of your videos. I thinking of getting involved with pokemon selling to see if I want to start some thing with digimon cards
Just took a gamble on a psa 6 base set 2 charizard that I got for $120. It may not seem like much but it was a huge plunge for me. Hoping this side hustle goes somewhere for me
The most honest man in the game. Thanks for that.
Great series on this subject! I’m actually in the process of doing this! Very excited to be able to start.
*** I already run another company. I know the grind***
Ditto. Running a manual labor business and want to get into what I loved as a kid/teen
@@Jameson11ink Same here I own and run a lawncare and landscaping business. Best of luck to you man!
@@silentpulls4398 junk removal/moving here!
Youre a champ brotha. If you ever get any haters, forget about them.
Great of you to share your insights and experience, and to give back to the Pokemon community!
Wow , respect my man . Tuned in and watching . 31 year old pokemon man back on the pokemon hunt.
Yeah I was doing good buying binder collections and sorting.. got a bit excited last night and bought some vintage stuff on eBay. I should've waited!!
Awesome insight Danny. Keep pumping the content, especially in times like this. You will go places.
@Danny Phantom im currently starting my own too and loved this help you give I'm almost a full year behind for this video and wish i saw this sooner when i had more to start investing into a business outlook for this
This guy is going to get 100k subs so quickly. This channel is amazing
You're such a caring and loving parent
Holy Buckets, this is where you started?! Humble beginnings ❤
Congrats @Danny P.! You are growing soo fast!! You deserve it, thank you for your continued wealth of knowledge!
Saw a video about Weiß schwarz cards and thought about what if I sell cards for extra income as a college student since I felt like I can't work in shops. I decided to start in Pokemon because it is the most affordable one for me. Brought a repack of 100+ random cards for 4 dollars and planned to repack them like booster packs so 10 cards each pack and sell them for 2 dollars per pack. I will also introduce these repacks to some hobby stores near me if they would like to buy my product. And also while unpacking booster packs or boxes, I will Livestream them or make videos unpacking them to also earn from RUclips. I hope it goes well
You have such an awesome channel, I cant wait to see your channel pop off man
I love your channel man! I've been watching tons of your videos :)
I started selling MTG back in August and I started really well but I put most of what I’ve back into the business to buy supplies and some more boxes of cards. Now it’s slowed down and I’m not selling many cards. Only a few cents worth of cards each week. Although I do need to put in the time to list more of my inventory. I just work a lot… I’m not looking to make it big but I wouldn’t mind being able to go full time and have to work for someone else anymore.
Id love to see an updated video about sourcing cards in a smaller market city. There isn't a large Facebook place presence in my area
Hey Danny. You're content is great. I've been playing around with videos and selling on eBay and want to teach my kid to run a small biz. They are just starting out and I told them to do research, starting with your channel, then write a one page report. Once they do that, I'm going to invest in them!
Mad respect for the grind and super thankful for these videos!
Been really enjoying your videos Danny. Thanks and keep it up!
I have been watching your videos for the last couple weeks and just subscribed :) really valuable information for selling cards. I am saving up right now for a psa order of 400 to 500 cards, when I send them and get them back I plan on selling about 300 of those cards hope to sell and up my profit margins from those sales. Great content keep it up :)
Great advice in a relatively short video. I still have my base set holos after 20 years. Just started getting back into buying cards and having fun opening new things.
Hey Danny, wanted to say thanks for the awesome information, I'm actually about 10 days away from getting my display cases in. I live in Denver Colorado we have a huge flea market every weekend I'm looking set up a little shop
do you think it would be smart to begin in just sealed product? I find it overwhelming at the beginning having to figure out all the best cards in a set, how to basically grade it yourself to know whether you should send it in for grading or not, etc. My basic strategy was to see if a set had desirable cards, then buy 2 cases of boosters and etb's. once they have appreciated double in value I sell 1 of each case to get my original entry cost back to recycle buying more product while getting the left over product essentially "free".
All Your videos are awesome.. a must watch for everyone thinking of starting a TCG business 🔥🔥🔥
I was able to buy 6 cases of evolutions boosters at 1K / case last month. I was pleasantly surprised to see these hit 3K / case yesterday. There’s still a lot of ceiling left on this set in my opinion based on the vintage nostalgia. Wouldn’t be surprised if the evolutions booster set hits $750-$800 / box end of year. Point of the story is that there are tons of opportunities now in Pokémon. If your brand new into investing I wouldn’t just jump in and go all in. You need to do a lot of research and understand why trends are happening before investing into cards. You gave some great advice for everyone. I wish you the best in your pursuit! I’ve seen you’ve been on some great momentum lately with views and subscriber count. I know it may seem crazy, but try and do a video every day now since the market is so hot 🥵. Great thing is you’re not doing a ton of editing so your setup and production time is efficient. Your information, consistently and passion is helping you grow. Keep it up man! I went through the grind myself back in the day. Now I just buy/sell/trade. Just remember one thing “gotta catch them all”
really enjoying the content mate, insane the amount that runs into this really makes you think about how to get into this
I enjoy your videos of all the in's and outs of all aspects of the poke universe
I already have valuable inventory (1st edition Shining Charizard PSA, 1st Lugia PSA, the list goes on and on) I have complete 1st base, jungle, fossil, all the way up to Destiny in triplicate and I want to go bigger. I need a distributor, but I do not have a brick and mortar -- they won't even deal with me until I get one of those.
Again, another great video! Super appreciative of you and the time you take to help us learn more!
30 seconds in and I can say you seem like a cool dude. thank you for the info.
You are an amazing person and you will keep growing bigger amd bigger 👍
do you have a break down net income/loss sheet of what you consider so we can have an inside look? you can blur the information and just release some numbers, that would be cool to see though.
Is it worth to buy zamazenta and zacian elite box which will came over on 20th November?
Great content! It really seems that separating your feelings from your inventory is key to success.
Thank you for all of this Danny you could be keeping this all to yourself and profit off it, but thank you for taking the time to not only run your business and fuel your passion but to help us do the same things to the best of our abilities I really really appreciate you and everything you do for the Pokemon movement your friend,
Kyle
Great dude you have a new supporter for sure
Man this was really informal. Great video I appreciate it
Keep it up Danny your going to make it huge with your dedication, another 5 years your gonna be well off my friend
Really dope video, crazy how hard working you and papa blastoise are keep up the great work, it will all pay off at the end 🙏
Can you please make a follow up to this, including sourcing. It seems one would need to buy wholesale. Thanks 😺
Yeah pokemon is nuts. Don't like a bunch of the other tubers. You and Leonhardt. Super clean ..
Way to go sir.
I really like your positive focus in life most especially for your family. I wish for more blessings for you. 💞
Very simple and motivating way to explain how to move forward. Keep up the great work Danny.
Thank you for all the insight and help. I would love to hear more at what point do you recommend getting setup with distributors and how you go about doing that.
Man I just finished my Business Capstone project (I built a business proposal for an online card store) I needed this video last week 😆 keep up the good info!!! It all sounds very familiar from what i wrote