I love the advice you give in this video, especially about starting out small. I think that fact gets lost when you see so many youtubers who have these massive sealed collections or binders with master sets of cards. We all wish we could have such massive collections and its a dream worth having, but not everyone can build at the same rate. Thank you!

This is literally what i am doing right now, 10% of my monthly income goes into Pokemon, partially cuz i want to profit from it in the future and partially cuz i just enjoy the hobby and i will defo keep some of the stuff that i buy in my collection. And so far Pokemon community has been great! Keep it up! u can defo reach 100k by the end of the year!

I kick myself every day for donating my 100's of WOTC + Neo cards all in mint binder condition to a charity store back in like 2005. Stupid teenage me was like "I'm ToO oLd FoR tHAt kId'S gAmE". Easily $20,000-30,000, maybe even $50,000 just gone. Out of spite to my teenage self, I've started collecting again haha.

This is what i have been trying to tell my 9yr old and 7yr old that people on youtube started collecting way before pokemon got huge.. awesome video as always!!! You keep it real for those of us who dont have 1000s to spend on a sweet hobby!!!

My form of collecting is just buying the V Box’s and then displaying the large promo cards inside, it makes for a nice little display on my desk and it’s nice to open the packs for a bit of fun. 😊 I love looking at the expensive sets but I just can’t afford those, but I still love watching the videos of the new box breaks! It’s so exciting and the Pokémon community is great

I definitely got back into the hobby just this past Christmas, and I'm having a blast. Definitely getting some older packs as I see fit. And according to my brother I just have an insane lucky pull rate

(Had to finish the video before I actually comment it 😂) You are always delivering good content! A lot of new collectors doesn’t think about all of this, so it’s great that you talk about it so people can learn from it 🤓

I get so discouraged by the flippers. I love Pokémon and want to catch them all! I love Japanese and vintage. My budget has been going out the window right now :/ feeling guilty about that

man Vualt is such a chill dude

Been out of the hobby for almost 20 years… (makes me feel old) but coming back in hopefully at a good time 🤞🏽 really liking your content and has given me good insight about where Pokémon is at.. Thanks 👍🏽

I’m subscribing because of the value you bring to the table. Thank you for the advice.

That number 1 is a big one. Very easy to fall into the hype of what's happening especially when it's all you see. Being smart about your modern investments is really important. Really great stuff. Appreciate the always useful thought provoking discussions.

Sometimes I sell products at a small loss to have money for better products. It was hard to learn not to invest in ordinary slow-moving goods but in limited-edition goods.

My biggest takeaway from collecting is that even in such down times the tcg market is still full of rising demands (360-400 for an evolving skies booster box as one example) and the player base is healthy, so imagine once things settle down in a few years, but as you say having enjoyment in the game is great. Personally I'm for anything that reminds me of friends' binders in school.

This is a great video. My mistake was that I tried to save something of everything. Sure it'll rise in value but the return isn't really worth it. Now I limit my sealed purchases to big stuff, ETBs, Premium Collections and booster boxes. I'd rather hold a bb to sell for $100 profit rather than $30 for a tin, even though one's ROI might be 50% vs 300%.

Another super informative video man. I've started small in the resale mostly getting bulk boosters and slightly older stuff at discount it's not much but it's honest work 😂 some stuff I just gotta keep for my own collection though let's be honest

It's make you sit down and think that one day in the past you held everyone one of these cards in your hand but never thought how much or would think where pokemon where have went with cards I was 6 or 7 never appreciated the things I had especially with pokemon and Yu-Gi-Oh cards I wanted them all I had to have them all I never stolen a card nor when someone tryed to get one over on me I bought fake cards just to keep so that I can tell the difference between the fakes and real cards I have learned that those cards I once held could have been so valuable I never battled in Pokemon only was a collector I had binders shoes boxes sleeves full of cards I had rare 1st edition but at the time in the early 90s those cards wasn't worth nothing and now I see that I am in my 30s it goes to show always appreciate what you have you may never know what you have in your hand that one day can land you a pretty big penny back then I was never into for money I was a kid then but if I would have kept every card that I had I could have bought my wife a wedding with the cards I had and it blows my mind. So kids always take value in your card if you get a rare or super rare or even 1st edition packs put em away in a case and keep it safe may never know what be you may get when your older. In short words don't be like me lol

Best advice on this video about Pokémon card collecting! For me I got back into it for nostalgia reasons, but since then my collection has grown 10 fold, I’m spending more than usual but I know in the end it’ll be worth it!

And this is precisely why I sleeve all my regular holo rares and up I have 2 secret rares the rebel clash twin energy and the brilliant stars ultra ball also a rainbow rare shaymin and a full art hisuian sneasler v

So the 70% of my income I just spent on cards last week was unadvisable.... Gotcha.

I enjoy this channel. This is the second video I’ve watched but your energy is very nice. I stepped away from ripping sets like I used to, I get way too much bulk that I can’t sell fast enough. I slowed down on buying or grading Charizards as much as I used to and I’m slowly acquiring a slab here or there off eBay. I just bought a GEM 10 Shiny V Charizard from CP, $280 purchase. I graded the same card and got a CGC 9.5 As of now, holding that Charizard helps motivate me to keep saving up money. I plan to sell that Charizard V one day. My grade collection is 99.99% PSA/CGC 9.5 or lower. I enjoy collecting and flexing such a high graded card so I’ve been thinking of buying these Gem 10 cards for as low as possible and then sell them months later. I’m not looking to flip these cards but I look at it as money holders. This $300 card is funds for another day and I can appreciate the value every time I hold it. It won’t be mine forever, unless I decide to keep it 😅 But I plan to sell Gem 10’s to fund other things. I’m looking into buying a compound bow, which is around $700+ to start up. 2-3 Gem 10’s will fund that purchase. Saving up $800 is boring but buying Gem 10’s and drooling over how beautiful they are until I have to sell them to get those funds..that’s something I can get behind.

Your content is super underrated. You’ll be 100k in no time.

That pic of you as a kid was dope man

“Be greedy when others are fearful, be fearful when others are greedy”. Warren buffet or someone idk

I really liked what you said in the 3rd part. If you're not doing it also for fun, you won't make it. There arent stocks or bonds, but POKEMON! Like Ash Ketchum, each one of us need to start small, not go crazy, work smart, and rise to the top. Thanks for that

Much appreciated my man. Always great knowledge for the community to tap into. It has definitely helped me scale back and look at what I have and what I want to look ahead for while setting a budget within my means.

Nice video. #1 and #3 are really big with #3 being the biggest and more universal. I'd be careful on the PSA 10 ultra modern. As PSA gets cheaper which it is currently they could get rough. Could be better to go for raws if you can find GEM candidates.

That staff char is on TCG for 500 “cries in I’m broke”

Just started getting into pokemon. Went with my son to a card store and got hooked. Great advice. Thank you for your content

Ohhh he said "2 nickles" to rub together... At 2x speed I heard something different... 🤣🤣

Love this video thanks for such a great channel. This video was actually my favourite video you have done it was just so good and helpful. A Pokémon card so only worth as much as people are willing to pay. The average collector is 30 to 50 Pokémon will not die as it is still popular today and will always have high and low points but will always still have a strong community

Living within your means is probably the most important message you have shared. I see a lot of these young guys in crappy apartments blowing paychecks on pokemon cards. Being modest is the only way to be successful for the long term.

Literally bought a case of Battle Styles the other day cause it was so cheap. Don't think it will increase too heavy but couldn't pass up such a deal. Also been buying lots of build and battle stadiums, they're cheap cause no one wants them, I think they will increase a lot!

Keepin it real, one of the very few collectors on youtube that don't bs you or sell out for themselves. Thanks for the insight as always man. I'm enjoying collecting sealed ETB's right now! Making a wall of them would be doooope

I picked up every Eeveelution Vmax Premium Collection & every Arceus V Collection I could find. I think these two niche products will hold their value nicely.

Could u possibly make a video about the top 25 Pokémon products to buy that will likely double if not 3x in value in 5 +years?

I only got back into collecting four months ago and from you advice and my own learning I'm very proud where mine is I just bought three crazy buys deals and i only allow my self 300 a month I learned buy the cards I want and keep everything sealed

Im investing in psa 10s (sword and shield era) and psa 9s of base, neo black n white

Broooooo!!! Sick advice! Especially your third point. First, you had my attention, and now you have earned my respect!! Thanks for being humble and using your influence by giving good advice to people. Keep it up!!

Fantastic video and great advice! Love being a part of the pokevault family!!!!

new pokemon card collector here and i just love the advice you gave, if you are in it to flip it then dip it! haha i love the joy when it comes to opening that first and last pack! taking up this hobby has been such a good past time for me. Hoping to build a lot of friendships and build up a sweet collection in the near future. Cheers thanks for the positive vibes

We really appreciate your information and opinions on these topics and even more when one does not have that much knowledge about this, you really open our eyes and give good advice on how to invest! I wish you the greatest success bro!

Excellent topic, and I hope it home for others as much as it did for me. I followed the big boom in 2020 along with my 2 boys. We all got hyped to rip packs and join the fun that before I knew it I was spending way too much for cards anywhere I could. Then, trying to “invest” by stockpiling every set upon release and pile boxes in the closet. I wish we had your advice back then and been more patient and smart on what we wanted vs what is a good value to rip or hold Thx!!!

How do you feel currently about the Evolving Skies market? The booster boxes are 350-400 but the ETB can still be found for $75 or so. Do you think it’s a good idea to grab up some evolving skies? If so what would your go to be for products?

35k??? more like, On the way too 70K! Congrats

Have found your channel only recently and must say that I find you really symapthic and love to watch your videos! Thank you and keep up the good work :)

Love the vids Sean keep up the great work man

“This community is about relationships, collecting, and the love of the hobby” someone want to give me a base set unlimited box and make my day.🙂

I needed this video much earlier on lol. Good video

Gosh, Thank you so much for the advice. You have such informative videos and they're just incredible to watch. You've brought so much to the community. I've been collecting Pokémon for gosh knows how long but recently started to grade some cards as I've just found the process fascinating. Cant wait to invest more in the future just for the hobby.

Love your videos! Keep up the amazing videos! Today was my birthday and my mom asked what do u want to do and I said watch poke vault

We appreciate your tips and advice man, great content as always. Keep it up!

Thanks for the information, Great Job!

You’re as real as real gets man, you’ve earned a sub. I’m just starting out collecting cards also and I love it and I know I have a lot to learn and I will always be learning but that’s fine because I enjoy everything Pokemon

Such great advice ❤ to learn especially if you're just starting out on collection

Hey great video, I still to this day wish I had gotten into pokemon when it first came out. But I had just graduated from high School and had not heard of pokemon. I now have gotten into this hobby because of my kids and I am working on 3 master sets. Fusion Strike, Brilliant Stars, and Astral Radiant.

Amazimg financial and life advice. You should see the auctions on eBay of people who went all in on recent sealed pokemon. They're having a bad time...

Thanks for the reminder on the discord. Finally joined and loving it!

I'm a mum of a 30 year old who lived and breathed pokemon for many years. We're so close to completing 102 cards from base set st PSA 9 as this was his first set he "played" with. I love the chase of finding the cards, my son loves that I'm in my 50's and still love the hobby. Psa 10 was just too expensive for us...what's your opinion of our psa 9 set ? I'd like it to help as a small deposit for a flat one day in the future. Any advice or comments would be appreciated.

Tysm for the advice and "point of view" when it comes to getting started and moving slowly.. Definitely where I am at right now and can be very discouraging at times.. Thinking on the ideas you presented has given me a bit of confidence.. Truly appreciate it.. Much love..

Always love these videos man. I'm sure they make people feel better about their collects, it does for me. I've only been back about a year now and I'm strict with my budget. Thanks to guys like you and Danny, and putting my own knowledge and discipline to work, my collection has grown pretty substantially. Much appreciated my dude.

Loved the video! Very informative, while keeping it short, sweet, and to the point.

Prices on WOTC sealed isn’t going down where I’m looking, lol.

Always enjoying the knowledge you be dropping ..appreciate it 🔥🔥keep it dope Vault

Almost to 35K that’s crazy bro keep up the amazing content

Great editing my guy🫡

As always your videos are so informative and you make them fun to watch! Good work!

This dude has awesome vibes. Thx dawg

Hey man thanks for the advice! Thoughts on buying a team rocket 1st edition booster box? What price would you feel comfortable buying at?

Thanx for this great advice👌🏻

Yo big man thanks for uploading

My man brings that gem mint 10 knowledge

Collecting isn’t really to expensive for me. I really only collect for a personal collection, that I don’t ever really see me selling. Instead of buying a 300 dollar charizard, a Pokémon I don’t like, and sitting on it, I’d rather take that 300 and buy ones I like, some of which may be average price, but most are cheap. I don’t see people running after yamask, drifloon, nagenimite, etc cards lol

I’m completely new to collecting (well not since the late 90’s) and recently purchased the Pogo Pokemon Center ETB Plus as I’m an avid Pogo player. I’m wondering as a new collector, what would be your top 3-5 to start with? I see so many ETB, tins, premium collections at stores and online that it get’s overwhelming. I’m not looking to spend anything beyond retail or as close to retail as possible. Any input would be much appreciated! I’ll check out some of your other videos as well!

Great video with great content, as always. I made the mistake of spending more than I should've in the past for FOMO. Nowadays, I buy sealed if it's at the right price, if I like the set, or if I know it could do well in the future. With graded, I wait patiently and buy the deals, or when a seller makes me an offer. Today, I purchased a Nobunaga's Ambition Rayquaza Japanese promo in PSA 9 for less than 100 bucks. Which blew my mind. You can look at similar grades or lower, and it will be more than 100; PSA 10s are in the hundreds lol I didn't hesitate, as that's a promo I've been wanting for some time. Good scoop up, in my opinion, especially being a Japanese only card.😆🙏

You are the unicorn! Loving to see the growth! #VaultTo1Milli

Just came across this channel.. Great video!! 👍

Been a pokemon fan since gen 4 and honestly i was never into cards and memorabilia but Ive gotten wayyyy to into it the past couple months lol. This is a good video if just to help you consider investing or keeping it a hobby. Either way, it really is an awesome community to be a part of and lbh we “gotta chatch em all!”

Sound and honest advice. The best every time man, thanks always!

Hey man, thank you for the info and your point of view. I am grateful.

I honestly hate that Pokémon has devolved into being treated like stocks. It’s a game. A fucking card game for kids. And yet there are people “investing” in Pokémon like it’ll be around for another 20 years

Great thought process as always brotha!!!

Hi Pokevault! We really enjoy this type of videos my husband and I are thinking to invest in Pokemon Card's and also to collect, for example, buy 2 of each boxes one to collect and the other to leave it close and wait some years to see how it goes!, wish you luck always and really nice video! Hello from Colombia!

Why does Sean tell me not to go broke on Pokémon AFTER I already went broke on Pokémon…. Always great advice my man.

I enjoy the part about the flipping I still new to like pokemon cards but at first I was in it for the flips but then I quickly realized it's not about the profit it's more about the fun and honestly I gotta say it's way fun with the mindset of collecting and having fun opening a pack seeing what you can get than just trying to sell the cards off

Do you have a video about or with info on the bigger divergent power tins?

What do you think about investing in celebrations packs and pokemon go packs ? My biggest problem is, in my country we don't have any place to buy pokemon cards. I'm in Sri Lanka. And if I order from online the shipping cost is always 2 or 3 times higher than the actually product. 😥. I hope they will give free shipping in upcoming prime day sales.

I really enjoy the in depth breakdown top notch brother!

I know this is a old video but what do you think about the full art zard. I was thinking about getting it graded. Do you think it would be worth?

I really like ur channel man, keep it up!

Loved this informative video. Nice job PV

Great tips! 👍👊

You look and sound like keemstar, but you're not evil

Which Charizard V is a better investment? The japanese or english alt art?

i was able to score 6 Evolving Skies Booster Boxes for $105 each a couple days ago :) was so proud of that one! LOL

I can tell we're about the same age by the puka shells lmao..also the bleached hair and swaggg 😂

Are Hidden Fates Charizard Tin’s a good investment? Also just got a Pokémon Center Celebration’s etb ! It’s beautiful 😻 just need to find a case to protect it with?

As always good stuff brother!

Thanks for the good advice! 👍👍

Hi what was the platform you checked the sales data on please?