10 WORST Pokémon Collecting Mistakes Costing You a FORTUNE

10 WORST Pokémon Collecting Mistakes Costing You a FORTUNE

Are you unknowingly losing money while collecting Pokémon cards? In this video, I reveal the 10 worst Pokémon collecting mistakes that could be costing you a fortune! From overpaying for cards to poor storage habits, I break down the biggest pitfalls that new and experienced collectors should avoid. If you're building a Pokémon card collection for fun or investment, these tips will help you save money and protect your cards. Don’t let these costly mistakes ruin your hobby—watch now and collect smarter!

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[Tramzton]

This video is weird you bounce to much between an investor vs collector. Not buying 151 and prismatic for msrp is wild and is wasting 1000s of dollars over term

[dcfromthev]

Great tips and video. Having said that, you not liking 151 blew my mind I don't think I've heard a single person say that once, ever.

[David_Quinn]

Ripping packs is fun so just keep it at that, once you want to start a set buy the singles it is so much more cost effective.

[iMThatOnlyBeast]

Great tips but not liking 151 or prismatic is crazy!

[charlesnorman]

Also recommend selling through tcgplayer less fees, sells a bit faster, and able to get a little bit more than eBay typically

[MichaelTutic]

The way i do to complete a masterset is to buy one display per set and buy the missing cards as singles. I think thats the best way to both enjoy ripping packs and still pay as low as possible to complete the set.

[dripyyy]

Buying singles where i live is risky cause the only way i can get them is off random people. There is no card store here

[kaligath]

I do a hybrid approach i buy packs at the start of the expansion where i have no cards therefore the first few packs i have a high % of getting new cards when i hit a majority of commons i switch over to buying singles. This is because commons are well common and i know full well i will get to the point where i will get the same commons over and over.

[trapd]

You’re such a great youtuber you deserve way more subs. Great editing btw.❤❤

[noahlau]

When it comes to the condition of pokemon cards bought online. I find I rarely get NM and often buying for LP makes more sense if you just want the card.

[johnn]

Msrp is a good buy today. Your talking like product is actually available

[JosephMartin-xwwh]

Dude 151 is the best IMO, I think it’s the best n throwback plus so many great cards! It got me into Pokemon as an adult! I’m in it to collect not to get rich or anything. I enjoy buying packs and pulling my own big hits! I agree it absolutely is much cheaper to get the cards you want rather then chase, specially if it’s rare or something.🤙

[alexanderliu]

This is a great video as someone who just got back into the hobby. I exclusively buy singles as a fan of the artwork; the most I have spent was $14 (N's Reshiram) but I got many of my most wanted illustration rares for $10.

That being said I am down to spend $300 on the Sylveon VMax

[sentz.]

My reaction to not buying as much packs: Nah I‘d win. xD

[Byebyebye]

My biggest mistake when i got back in to the hobby was buying way way to much 151 sealed and also singles.
I spend so much money on those 100 bucks sunzards or 25 bucks for those starters. And what to think about those 151 upc's and pokemon center etb's i bought.
Terrible terrible mistake by my end. It's not like i could sell it for 2-3 and sometimes 4 times my money.

[Nero]

I think I’ve been pretty lucky the set I’ve opened the most is surging sparks and have gotten a lot of hits enough to where I’m close to completing the set without getting any duplicate hits

[charlesnorman]

Yeah I slowed down a ton on buying product to rip of course I do it for the fun aspect but that’s it. I also only collect the TG’S all the way to SIR’s vs trying to do complete master sets.

But I also try and get the cards for the cheapest price I can

[Lil_Pisces_Boi]

how much is spending a fortune? i need to know the range to be more informed

[rememberda]

Love the presentation but always rip your packs! 🎉🎉 (or not lol)