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“Don’t overpay” *Lives in Los Angeles*

Love your videos! Unlike a lot of other KZfaqrs you actually teach people and care where they put their money!

Great video, Brad! One of my favorite techniques, as I shift towards picking up pre-graded cards on Ebay (letting others do the physical/financial legwork for me already), is comparing the grade price sales e.g. 1996-97 Fleer Ultra Kobe Bryant PSA 10 = $1500 but his PSA 9 is going for $250, to me that represents crazy great value. As a seller, you'd want that PSA 10 price but as an investor/collector, that PSA 9 is 6x less and often times virtually identical in appearance to the PSA 10.

That send an offer for the sake when you already like the price. I lost a couple sweet deals waiting when I should have just buy it now. Greedy vs savvy is a great point

i collect yugioh cards but a good strategy for yugioh is basically to just buy tons of brand new packs (the high value cards are on a card list that everyone sees) and then just grade the high value cards (everyone knows what they are) at PSA (or other), and it seems to me you would at least triple your profit or better (rough guess...but there is price history online anyone could look up) in both the short and long term, so if you buy $1000 of cards then you get $3000 or if you buy $10,000 you would get $30,000

I agree with the statement that the money is made on the buy.. Disagree with overpaying. If the volume of bids is high; could mean the DEMAND is high.. Some of my best buying is when I was willing to overpay..

You'll move toward the collector side mentality slowly but surely, way less stressful my man

lol, I think I was one of those guys buying overpriced cards in August! Learned a lesson I would never forget. Great video with priceless tips - Thanks!

Fantastic and very practical video for growing a collection and doing it in a financially sustainable model. Love how you are sharing your wins and losses as well. The 30% Rule is a golden nugget. Cheers!

its true. its up to channels like ours that encourage discount buying and NOT the next best thing. Good work Brad!

Haha I'm dying at the corn on the Cobb comment.I'm Irish but think I was an old Jewish lady in my past life.That corn on the Cobb weight would have kept me up for days. Love your videos.

Yoooooo what’s up Brad I’m back! Went down to the coast for 10 days for some surfing and much needed break from all the drama this year. Was much needed. I didn’t check any content while I was away just totally disconnected so I’ll need to catch up now! Mate, awesome sound advice as always! Wish I could’ve spent more in the off-season myself but looking forward to the new season starting! Corn on a cob 😆🙌

This guy makes alot of sense. Dont over pay. Be smart when buying.

You could make a shelter out of PSA cards as the cases are plastic? 🤣

Love & appreciate the content brother! When I buy cards to collect / invest i stick to what I know. I gravitate more toward the 90's basketball cards than the newer ones. I try to keep my hobby/ collection pay for its self. Buy lots of cards sell most of them and keep the ones I truly enjoy. (This keeps me also on my toes for another good deal or cards / sets that catch my eye). I also started to buy up (alot) of hobby boxes open them up on my KZfaq channel (for fun) and or open the boxes and sell the individual packs. Seems to be working pretty well! -Cheers

As a pure collector I'm not as interested in ROI. I keep my cards and I am very patient until I get my price and it will happen, just takes time. I only would overpay on a card that seldom appears for sale and it may not appear again for awhile.

Rule #1 - I'll be sure to consult my MAGIC 8-Ball. ( For my Stock pics as well )

For better ROI, you should have bought Ty Cobb instead of Corn Cob. :) [I have no room to judge. I should have done the same.]

Whole Foods=Whole Paycheck!

That Odell Prizm rc was a no brainer.... that ship sailed. Damn

You had me at Dave Ramsay.

I would also say purchase lots. I’ve gotten steals for 2017 optic lots 19 cards. After all let’s say 1.25 a card. 1 month ago purchased 2017 emergent Prizm lot 19 cards - 3 foxes, 3 Bam, mitchell, kuzma, 2 lonzo and some others - 8 bucks - .47 cents a card. Nba season is starting back up soon, so prices our risen. Lastly, on eBay type random stuff you will be very surprise

The Joe Burrow injury 🤦

Also, don't be so sure about "sure things." For your Anthony Davis example, he could easily get injured and be the next Derrick Rose (compare prices from 2011 to now). What's that? Derrick Rose never won a championship? Ok, Dwyane Wade. Did nothing wrong, won two more championships, but his cards still haven't reached the highs of his first championship run when he was at times considered better than Kobe. From someone who's learned some expensive lessons, any time you spend more than a grand on a non-HOFer, you're taking a risk.

Make your money when you buy. That sunk in deep. 😏

And the joke of joining the other half of a leak under a bridge was very classy

Actually look on fb marketplace type in your zip code 20 miles out. Local pickup !

Solid video Charles, applicable now and in the future!

good info man, buyer beware PSA is about to flood the market with new psa 10s and they won't be worth the slabs there in... just collect what you like keep money out of it.

Disagree if you slightly overpaid for Lebron rookie that's rarely seen 5 years ago I'm sure your fine today! Depends what your buying! Blue Chips! You have to pay up to get these Blue Chip & rare cards out of the collectors hands! You can't get nothing for nothing!!

Good stuff always from Lakeland.. Go Bucs!

Luka is by far the best and "safest" (barring injury) of the younger NBA players that one can invest in moving forward. I'm not sold on Zion with that injury history, I think Ja is a safer buy, and cheaper.

How do I check charts and previous card prices for free?

Hey so when you talk about flipping Zion - you buy on Comc and then just flip it without ever taking physical possession?

Like your post

What is the chart that you are using?

great video

Almost 5k subs I'll share on Twitter and see if I can help ya grow brother !

Just buy the cards instead of the boxes because the return on the boxes non existing lol

Looking to baseball some cards are way to low..basketball is showing signs now..still think Zions cards are ready to explode again..

Sooooo basically i shouldn't buy anymore donruss 2020 football cards 😂 i like the rookies and some of the inserts though. Im more on the collector side anyways.

When buying from COMC, would you recommend buying directly from their site or using their ebay page? Not sure if pricing is the same or if shipping times are as well. I was about to place an order on their site and it said March delivery for the standard $5 shipping fee, which is absurd.

amazing video !

What's everyone's opinion on Patrick Mahomes Optic rookie card ? $450 to much for a PSA 9 , or I can get a Russell Wilson Topps chrome rookie for $250

My opinion is that is true, you make money on buying property! But the fact is that cards aren't Property, You aren't half Jewish my friend, you are Jewish. I am Jewish my Grandmother was Orthodox Jewish lady. I was raised Christian and Jewish beliefs. I will help you out with this my friend, buy refractors and numbered cards. There are less made. What is going on in today's market is that we are in a junk era. So use caution when you purchase cards to flip. Also my friend the most ssp rc on the market is the upper deck Hockey young guns. 201s are the sp cards in modern History. Connor Mcdavid young guns rc #201 is over 2,000.00 at a Beckett 9.5. If we were to buy the Mcdavid at 2,000.00 you will not lose money, you will double your money by the end of the season. Zion WILLIAMSON is a Beast, and the man had a death in his family last year. Zion Silver Wave is over 700.00 dollars. I personally go after established players like Brady, James, ect. You want to double your money my friend. I do videos about PSA and clearly explain why PSA is actually running a Oligarchy in our industry. PSA has over 90 Million cards graded as of today. The game is to understand what you are dealing with my friend. I put sets together my friend with my wife and her little brother, it's fun. Happy Hanukah and Merry Christmas my friend. Great video

I know I’m good because I consistently flip flippers on eBay. 😉

just become a Jedi and mind trick all dealers into selling to you at 20% of Ebay or VCP prices

$40 at Whole Foods lunch 🤣🤣

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$9 a pound corn on the cob lol

Hi did you end up selling any of your pokemon cards ?

Do you have an eBay store? If so, what is the name?

You can’t eat them😆

Dont be afraid to pay $500 to $1000 over value for BATMAN and not Robin. AKA sidechick... that what AD is. If i can find a psa 9 Mantle card that is only $500 over value. That is a good investment. Going after a flip card aka Robin cards is not a longterm investment. Basically penny stock reference. Investing in 500 Bol Bol cards at $5 each is still a risk. In general i wouldnt invest in basketball cards,the market is completely stupid.

what do you mean Zion didnt live up to the hype attached to his name on court? he averaged 23-6-2 in 24 games he played after an injury and only averaging 28 minutes a game. Lebron averaged 21-6-6 IN 40 MINUTES his rookie year loool thats literally a full quarter more per game than Zion played. MJ had 28-7-6 in his rookie season while averaging 38 minutes. 10 more minutes than Zion per game. youre telling me if Zion played a full extra quarter he wouldnt average at least 5 more points? 2 more rebounds? 1 more assist? hes literally on par with those guys and per minute much better than Lebron in his rookie year

So is rule #2 learn to fill out a psa form correctly? Lol

I'm stuck on how was your lunch 4 lbs?

If you and John Stamos had a baby, he would look better than Jesus

@comeback card investor I appreciate your time and consideration making this video brother Your insight and perspective are important to us good ole boys getting back in the hobby after 25 yrs away! Hmu on Twitter brother! Eric @Appalachianmts

what has the lowest risk of investment in cards?........low dollar hall of fame players with hobby