What No One Tells You About Pokemon Investing

What no one will tell you about Pokemon Investing...The actual talk that needs to be discussed.

Investing in Pokemon is an enjoyable alternative to investing, though sometimes people forget some of the hobby's inherent issues.

While it is an incredibly enjoyable investment, it does have its issues, and many collectors/investors struggle with them.

VIDEO CHAPTERS ⏱️
00:00 What Collectors Need To Understand
1:08 The Mistake I Made
1:51 There Is No Finish Line
4:37 Dangers Of 'If-Then' Goals
6:08 Don't Chase Older Sets
6:51 Pokemons Crazy Release Schedule
8:12 The 'Reverse-Gap' Technique
9:55 Comparing Yourself To Others
12:10 Missing Out Is Your Superpower
13:05 Buying The Right Products

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[ryanyu]

I really needed this. I was going down a spiral of never feeling like I can catch up to the big guns in the hobby. There is so many cards that I need to collect that I’ve stopped eating properly and spent less time with loved ones. You are right. It went from a fun hobby to an addiction. Thank you

[mattbromoran]

It's really refreshing seeing someone on YouTube being transparent. You can really tell that you care about your fan base and followers.Thank you for your kindness and wisdom.

[sherbear]

One thing I learned is if you like the design of the card and want to pay that $300 $400 price tag and NOT primarily invest, just get the korean or Japanese version probably third of the price and the same card with textures

[whiskybravo]

The one thing no one tells you is “Don’t invest”. Buy for fun and for the love of it, but don’t invest, it’s too expensive.

[AltArtCardShop]

You’re a real one for this video!! HUGE fan of you now! Subscribed and will continue to support you🙏🏽

[chilledoutvibe]

Self control is huge in this hobby. The majority of my collection is just sealed cases and I submit some stuff for grading and keep the 10s... I don't chase much anymore but I did in the beginning.

[MrPatrax]

I really need this type of video and I love you talking about this. I’m in the same (bad) boat of “going down the spiral of never feeling it’s enough”. You deserve subscribers!

[sun-kim-chats]

I really needed to hear this, not just for my pokemon collection, but for my life

[PokeccinoCards]

One of the realist videos I’ve seen in the hobby in a while. Super important to remind ourselves as collectors to step outside of our bubbles to see the bigger picture. Your content offers great value and insight, keep it up Phil!

[albinbrunstedt]

Just found the channel, and I love it! Thank you for being so down to earth and actually talking about life and not just about chase cards and so on. You got yourself a lifetime subscriber!

[TheIfarted]

Investing adds a layer of fun to pokemon, you buy cards now for cheap and in 3 years or whatever its worth more, if u dont like the card anymore u can sell it for a profit for whatever the new thing is. I think investing is great. Also buying booster boxes to keep sealed, its never going to be worth LESS then what you paid for it (if u buy it new at retail or below retail price)

[airdrifter]

I’m at a place where I am satisfied and happy with my collection, but I do remember a point where I recognized I had an issue . It’s a never ending hobby and there’s a good chance you will never have all the cards you desire and that’s ok

[samersalama]

This video hit home for me. So many times in life I have little victories but I didn’t achieve the goal I initially set out for. Or maybe I achieved this goal but it wasn’t until I started aiming for something better/higher. People need to understand you need to celebrate the little wins, and be grateful for what you have and who you have. If you are always chasing, you don’t appreciate the here and now. This lesson pertains to life and collecting. Great video.

[TechNinjaPro]

I needed this. I barely started but already felt overwhelmed/ out of control lol. Thank you!

[evomannyg]

Love your content. Take your opinion seriously when it comes to investing in Pokémon card and collecting in general. Cheers from Arizona!

[brianfarnworth]

That was an amazing video, well done. So many content creators are just ripping stacks on stacks of packs and I think for a lot of people it has a negative impact on how they view their collection and spend their money. I know personally it usually makes me crave more and I have to remind myself that that’s them and I don’t have it like that. 😂

[HorizonReverie]

This isn’t just TCG advice, it’s life advice.

Great content.

[djrohan_presents]

great message! as a new to the hobby collector in midlife with a son who is really into it i can appreciate what your saying about having realistic and appropriate goals. the problem occurs when passion is involved and many collecting hobbies revolve around semi-obsession….. you almost need an addiction reality check!

[Leon-xvpk]

As someone who is new in the hobby I luckily never had the experience of feeling burned out but your advices are perfect for real life.
I'm never really happy but I always forget what I achieved so far, should remind myself more often about my achievements, thank you man 💪

[Chonomnom]

Hi Phillip, I’ve recently discovered your channel and really enjoy your content. I have recently gotten into pokemon cards and my intentions were to have fun and collect and find cards that I find quirky and enjoyable, without concerning about future value or investment value. However, definitely over time I feel swayed or tempted to become more of an investor and chase speculative cards or fall for FOMO. Seeing your videos have really helped me to refocus and find that balance between collecting and investing. Would be great if you could create a video on the differences between collecting and investing, and how you found was the best way in scoring that balance, especially for those that are new to this ‘hobby’. Thanks!