STOP Making These 7 BEGINNER Mistakes Investing in Pokemon Cards!

In this video on pokemon card investing, I go over 7 mistakes that beginners make when investing in pokemon cards!

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[erik]

I remember seeing that reddit post and thinking: if you wanna succeed in pokemon investing, do the exact opposite of everything this guy did.

[IneptCardCollector]

My biggest mistake as a beginning was buying into the hype instead of figuring out what I wanted for my collection/investment. Just like all other types of collections and investments, we all have a plethora of different variables going into why we buy, how much we buy, and how long we're holding for.

Also, Rudy is the only person I support on Patreon. Love the guy 🤝

[FruitVideos]

You can wait well over a year to buy into any set that comes out today. Booster boxes can be had for same prices, cheaper if hunting and you have a years data on the contents.

[Shortstahp]

Etbs: Pokemon center only
Booster boxes: sets with MULTIPLE $100+ chases
Raw cards: buy the chase for a set about 2-3 sets later (months after hype dies)
Others: buy limited and unique product not copy paste products

[CJCCollectibles]

Hey PokeOz, what kind of spices should I buy to become a well seasoned veteran? Do I need to serve in the military? Thanks in advance!

[ScagsWH]

#4 is a big one. Collection boxes and random products make good items to open up for fun, not so much to keep sealed as an investment except for a select few.

[kobebetty]

Just bought 29 packs of Sleeeved Evovling Skies Packs over the weekend. I already ziplocked them and put them away for at least 5 to 10 years

[ykhcbkp]

Where do you recommend doing research for new investors ?

[kyleofwight]

Wish I watched this 5 years ago haha! The one of these I always follow is the exit strategy. I always try and buy two of everything. And will always sell when it doubles. Then in my brain I’ve got the one for free ha. But I have some pretty meh collection boxes from Sun & Moon and only one BB.

[JozzGames]

yeah totally agree, i bought so many random collection boxes when i first started just had to end up giving them to relatives kids or ripping them open cause couldn't sell them at a profit. Now we just go for one of each booster box plus all the hot singles that catch me eye

[theshadowless]

Solid tips for the beginning investor. Another tip that I learned years ago is to practice patience and enjoy the ride. Most people who ONLY invest for gains and are not genuinely interested in the hobby will not last through the good times and bad of the market.

Pokemon TCG can be a solid investment, but a person also needs to have a liquidation plan as well as diversification into other categories so they can sustain their collections during the hard times of life.

[Rodneyschaffer]

You have such a beautiful display of sealed products. Do you have more sealed stocked away? I like to display all my sealed too, so I have very little stocked away. Do you suggest getting 1 of each item you believe in?

[moneyninja]

Bro...I've been around since 2015 and there is NO way to guarantee which set is good or bad. Just look at Brilliant stars and Twilight Masquerade. Both had opposite opinions and look at how they are turning out. It's important to be invested in all sets. Not equally, but you need to be in all sets

[cardmastercraig]

If i pull an SIR initially when a set first drops, i try and sell that thing immediately 😂 im taking the pre sale price points when i can lol

[blaszkenum]

Hey I have a question, well I want to start my adventure with Pokemon, collect a little bit, play a little bit and I wanted to buy myself an ETB for that, but I'm wondering which set has the best value for the cost, I'm considering Paldea Evolved, Tempest Elite, and Twilight Masquerade.

[neighbordudesplayz]

Hey! I’m a returning collector and I have a question. How come everyone is saying crown zenith is so good? When I go onto the TCG website it says the most expensive card is only $15

[ryanfr]

I’m thinking of getting into it on a small scale: was going to start with a $1000 and was leaning toward 5-6 Silver Tempest Booster Boxes or 151 Booster Boxes. Seems better than ETBs

[wg]

What about the booster bundles boxes with 6 packs? Or is it best to go with the 36 pack booster?

[inkedBc]

There are always differant strategy’s . I know a guy that buys 3 cases of each set and he grades the cards as soon as they come out and sells when the prices are high and first to market with the cards in psa 10s . It’s an actual hustle to do it and some luck but I have seen him make some good money selling those new cards for premiums when they first come out .and that’s just part of his hustle he has long term investments as well in booster boxes and cards .

[TheCatWithTheMAC]

TBH, I want to collect the different ETBs and then build competitive decks around what I get from the boxes. I’ve just started and have bought my two first boxes. Would you say this is a healthy strategy?