A Day In The Life Of A Pokemon Card Seller
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Hi there! I'm Steve, a Full Time Trading Card Seller. I sell over $70,000 worth of trading cards on eBay Every Month! Nice To Meet You and Enjoy The Video!
I live in Australia and I love fruit
Graded Card Store www.pokemonsteve.com
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kzread.info/dash/bejne/pmaNsZdxopXaZco.html Lots of people have asked about my shipping supplies, i created a whole video on it including the links and dimensions of every item i buy!
Loved this video! Very relatable with the jam donuts 😅
@PokemonSteven
7 ай бұрын
Coupled with a sausage roll there's nothing better
The editing and videography is absolutely exceptional!!! You should be very proud mate, such a good video!
@PokemonSteven
7 ай бұрын
haha my first time doing something like this, appreciate the nice comment :)
I started a little reselling in 2016 when Evolutions came out as a side hobby. Really enjoyed it, obviously made quite a bit selling most of my Evolutions, Hidden Fates, Shining Legends, and various graded Promos, Tag Team cards etc during the pandemic during 2020-2021 and as good as the money was during those 2 years, I miss the consistency we saw from 2016-2019 and have been effectively out of the market from 2022 until today. Prices crashing wildly hard on most items is a great sign to me because I believe we're on our way back to 2019ish price levels. Just ready to feel like cards and sealed items are priced correctly again so we have predictable, low but healthy prices again.
@PokemonSteven
7 ай бұрын
it's really good at the moment, i hope prices keep coming down just so volume becomes king, way too many stonkers and investors lol
i love these kind of videos! I also love the variety in your channel, very informative, when you have the chance make more of these! they're just a great, easy watch!
@PokemonSteven
7 ай бұрын
thank you :) will do
Hey Steve, absolutely loved this vlog style day in the life of Steve. Love love love all of your cats. That Jam donut looks amazing. Keep up the great work and content!
@PokemonSteven
7 ай бұрын
its so good, only $2 aud aswell, insane value :P
this is great. well done with the editing and voiceovers. very funny that you posted this a day after saying its not your style and in this video you're watching jluv lol. you're the man
@PokemonSteven
7 ай бұрын
Lmao surprisingly this only took a few hours, what he does is big time stuff
Steve, been watching you for a while now. This video hands down has to be one of your best. Not only did you come into this space with all the knowledge and enthusiasm to help others, but you're getting better everyday! Good stuff!
@PokemonSteven
7 ай бұрын
Wow, thanks! I'll keep trying lol
Excellent stuff! Now I’m ready for the 24 hour live stream!
@PokemonSteven
7 ай бұрын
imagine watching me sort cards for 24 hours
Nice video Steve! I think enjoy the free style + long form videos are great too!
@PokemonSteven
7 ай бұрын
thanks mate!
Amazing job on this Day in the Life Vid! I really enjoyed it! :D
@PokemonSteven
7 ай бұрын
that makes me happy, have a great day britt
love this type of video! keep it up Steve!
@PokemonSteven
7 ай бұрын
cheers king
Wow I’ve watched two videos and you got a new subscriber! Love your attitude and approach to the hobby and your business! Looking forward to binging the rest of your content!
@PokemonSteven
7 ай бұрын
awesome, enjoy, here to help if you need anything
A really nice video, straight to the point and love the ending, you seem like a genuine guy whodoes his job with passion and care.
@PokemonSteven
6 ай бұрын
I'm just doing my best
Great job Steven ... also well done on the edit!
@PokemonSteven
7 ай бұрын
thank you, i am a slow learning boomer
This is why you are the Man!! Outstanding, i hope to one day get on my feet as a businessman
@PokemonSteven
7 ай бұрын
i believe in you
Randomly stumbled across this video and it's awesome!
@PokemonSteven
7 ай бұрын
thanks !
I love that you ship as soon as possible! I ordered from 3 different sellers on cardmarket and 2 from ebay 8 days ago and only today i got the email that it was shipped like wow seriously they took that long to ship 2 freaking blisters?!
@PokemonSteven
7 ай бұрын
its really important to me that i get it done straight away, otherwise i have so much stress throughout the day lol
Just found this in recommended and loved it subscribing and watching some of your others now
@PokemonSteven
7 ай бұрын
wow! awesome
Youre a great seller! Awesome video man! And thanks again for the goodies over the year!
@PokemonSteven
7 ай бұрын
Thanks for the support! The only reason I can do this is because of the collectors, so I really do appreciate it
This video showed up on my recommended and I love your vibe and attitude. Definitely subscribed! Hello from 🇨🇦!!
@PokemonSteven
7 ай бұрын
glad you enjoyed it
Yes, more stuff like this!
@PokemonSteven
7 ай бұрын
haha ill cook up something soon
Super chill video. good luck with your business. I just stumbled on this channel randomly even though I don't really collect pokemon cards.
@PokemonSteven
7 ай бұрын
You should start
I play yugioh but yeah guys like this really make everyones life easier when playing tcg. I always appreciate good packaging from the bigger sellers.
@PokemonSteven
7 ай бұрын
I'm a collector first so I ship packages the way I'd like to receive them
Xmas time YIPPEEEEEE very nice vid stevey boy
@PokemonSteven
7 ай бұрын
on god
OMG I loved this!! EBAY scares me as a buyer but I loved watching this light quick video.
@PokemonSteven
7 ай бұрын
eBay is great!! Lots of buyer protection so never feel worried
This was a great watch!
@PokemonSteven
7 ай бұрын
thanks !
Insightful as ever, need more of these!🔥🤙
@PokemonSteven
7 ай бұрын
will do :P
wow this video popped up on my feed as I am considering the start of my own little pop up shop. Def liked the video and will appreciate it as a stepping stone!
@PokemonSteven
7 ай бұрын
no problem, i have dozens of helpful videos on selling if you need more help.
what program are you using to list the cards. The drag and drop?
Very calming day in the life loved it haha
@PokemonSteven
7 ай бұрын
im happy in my current state and thats really important i think
Awesome video, thanks for all the great advice.
@PokemonSteven
7 ай бұрын
Glad it was helpful!
really cool stuff as someone that buys cards off ebay a lot, thanks for the vid
@PokemonSteven
7 ай бұрын
no problem :) thanks for supporting ebay sellers
I really admire your work. Unfortunately, I never got cards as a child and had to wait until I got my first salary and I really jumped on it. I've even made my first sales now and really enjoyed the whole process. Let's see how far I can make it
@PokemonSteven
7 ай бұрын
good luck! i have plenty of videos to help beginners, check the description =]
Amazing video ! Keep it up !
@PokemonSteven
7 ай бұрын
thanks smiley
This just popped up on my feed and I am thankful that I could watch such a wholesome video after a long day at work. God bless
@PokemonSteven
7 ай бұрын
wow, im glad you enjoyed it
New person to your channel and really appreciated this content!
@PokemonSteven
7 ай бұрын
awesome, enjoy =)
I have one of your packages arriving today! Thanks Steve's cats!
@PokemonSteven
7 ай бұрын
Hopefully I sent the right item 🤣
@ivanaytor93
7 ай бұрын
@@PokemonSteven 🐈🐈⬛📩
Cute video man, thanks
@PokemonSteven
7 ай бұрын
Thank you
Loved it!
@PokemonSteven
7 ай бұрын
mew!!
Great video !
Love the video! I am a small TCG Direct Seller and was wondering how you source your bulk trading cards to sell?
@PokemonSteven
7 ай бұрын
I have a video on sourcing cards, it might help you :)
Thanks for sharing!
@PokemonSteven
7 ай бұрын
Thanks!
Great video, loved this format 🎉. Probably took quite some time to shooot
@PokemonSteven
7 ай бұрын
only took like 5 hours overall, i was surprised. but video length isnt that long :)
Hey thanks buddy. I'm selling part time on ebay and these are some nice tips.
@PokemonSteven
7 ай бұрын
Glad to help. I have plenty more on my channel
This is a very entertaining video. Seeing how you work around packing and selling multiple packages a day on eBay, really impressive 👍
@PokemonSteven
7 ай бұрын
Glad you liked it
Damn, amazing video, man! I know that these videos take a while to make, but please do them once in a while. 🤩🤩
@PokemonSteven
7 ай бұрын
for sure!!
@draytonwright6345
7 ай бұрын
Get off his jam donut lol 😅😅
Loved this video! You seem like such a good, genuine guy. Keep doing what your doing and keep up the great work :)
@PokemonSteven
7 ай бұрын
I'm just doing my best. Thanks for watching :-)
Loved this! Particularly the cats. Didn't like that the Christmas tree is up already :P haha
@PokemonSteven
7 ай бұрын
haha idk kim loves christmas so much she itches to put the tree up almost 3months out sometimes
Really enjoyed the video! Wishing you, your gf, and kitties continued success :)
@PokemonSteven
7 ай бұрын
meow! thank you
Amazing amazing video, the last message hit hard as I dedicate all my freetime to searching for pokemon and seem to sacrifice time with my partner and others as a result.
@PokemonSteven
7 ай бұрын
slow and steady wins the race henry, life is a balance
GREAT CONTENT FROM A SMART BRAIN. THANKS FOR THE INSIGHT BROTHER.
@PokemonSteven
7 ай бұрын
im just a grunt, no smart brain lol
Smashed the subscribe button so hard my mouse flew through the center of the earth to be with you in Australia
@PokemonSteven
7 ай бұрын
Lmao 👉 👈
Good luck to you and your girl, and cat. Keep grinding. At least you'll land somewhere.
@PokemonSteven
7 ай бұрын
That's the plan!
OMG Steven I have brought from you a few times in the past I didnt realise you had a channel :D
@PokemonSteven
7 ай бұрын
thanks for all the support over the years
I was wondering if you can post on you description where you buy your shipping materials! they are wonderful and will help a lot!
@PokemonSteven
7 ай бұрын
it is in the description and the pinned comment :)
Not even that interested in pokemon cards, but what a lovely video. Thankfull this came onto my recommended.
@PokemonSteven
7 ай бұрын
awesome, you should get into cards they are awesome
Editing goes hard
@PokemonSteven
7 ай бұрын
fr fr
A day in the life of steve.... narrated by Morgan Freeman
@PokemonSteven
7 ай бұрын
that would be amazing
Super interesting thanks
@PokemonSteven
7 ай бұрын
glad you enjoyed it
@grantkearney6354
7 ай бұрын
@@PokemonSteven Thanks Steven. I'm in New Zealand selling on Trade Me over here but some of my items are too big for this market so will have to get onto ebay soon.
This was good! I'd love to know how you take your single card photos. As I take some for my store but they always seem to be a little bit blurry. PSA slabs I'm usually okay with as I take the scans from PSA directly. Maybe its my scanner the CanoScan LiDE 300 just doesn't product good enough scans of raw cards But any advice there would be amazing!
@PokemonSteven
7 ай бұрын
I use a fujitsu 8170, i will make a guide eventually. but its a pretty expensive scanner so im reluctant to try to show people a $1000+ item they should use, and i have no experience with cheaper ones so i dont know what to recommend.
Informative, wholesome, and cats. The winning formula
@PokemonSteven
7 ай бұрын
meow
Glad you're happy selling on ebay mate, I was a seller of general items for over 7 years and hated it for about 5 of them but I was trapped until I got myself sorted 🤣
@PokemonSteven
7 ай бұрын
lmao, its not for everyone, but it gets a lot better when you enjoy the stuff you are selling.
i just bought the suicune ex jp off your ebay site, looking forward to receiving it :)
@PokemonSteven
7 ай бұрын
wow! thank you, lets hope it travels safely!
Great video! It's awesome to see a hopeful glimpse into my future. I love selling cards and continuing to grow and organize my setup for maximum efficiency. I'm only at about a $1200 90 day average, so nowhere close to you, but this was very helpful to see how to stay organized and sane when you're doing the numbers you are.
@PokemonSteven
7 ай бұрын
1200 is very impressive, my first year selling cards was 8k aud and i sold 1500 cards.. it's a slow burn, just keep at it :)
As a new seller on eBay I enjoy this content more than most probably.margins are awful right now but so is everything in the economy.i guess thats why you gotta love what you do & are passionate about. I have been selling sealed pokemon product & individual cards & Funko pops for about a month.and the whole seller buyer system on eBay isn't what I would call fair or forgiving....
@PokemonSteven
7 ай бұрын
you definitely have to get used to it and have iron skin, but eventually it can pay off big time :) good luck!
Watching some jluv hey? You two r easily the best Aussie youtubers
@PokemonSteven
7 ай бұрын
hes the goat
We are alike. I'm kinda addicted to getting that Your Item Sold notif even if the card is cheap. Also the post office is only 15 wall from my house and I always walk
@PokemonSteven
7 ай бұрын
Walking is great for you
Hey! New viewer who just found your content. Love the packaging for the slabs, what is the box you use to put the slab in? Thanks in advance and subbed to follow along the journey :)
@PokemonSteven
7 ай бұрын
Hi there, I have a full packaging guide on my youtube, theres a bunch of helpful links in the description =]
Great video! I'm kind of interested in all the supplies you use to sell your cards. Like I was interested in those smaller insert boxes next to the bigger boxes you were building and then put on the shelf. Also the supplies used in your sorting.
@gabrielrivera6668
7 ай бұрын
This! I was thinking the same thing. Those boxes and the bubble wrap, I was also curious about those supplies. Hopefully he answers and gives a little more insight.
@PokemonSteven
7 ай бұрын
There is a video in my description on shipping supplies where you'll find everything i use when it comes to shipping trading cards
@PokemonSteven
7 ай бұрын
There is a video in my description on shipping supplies where you'll find everything i use when it comes to shipping trading cards
Hey Steve, been watching your stuff for a while now. Just wanted to say you're doing a great job, super helpful content, this is your best vid yet!
@PokemonSteven
7 ай бұрын
awesome, thanks for the feedback
PSA black boxes where did u get them from and the bubble wrap for them ?
@PokemonSteven
7 ай бұрын
kzread.info/dash/bejne/pmaNsZdxopXaZco.html
loved this video
@PokemonSteven
7 ай бұрын
thanks king !
Where do you get those little black boxes for shipping graded slabs?
@PokemonSteven
7 ай бұрын
hey buddy i have a full trading card shipping guide on my channel, in the description
Wholesome Steve W!
@PokemonSteven
7 ай бұрын
on god
How do you find collections? Do you buy only raw or slabs too like 60-80% market value?
@PokemonSteven
7 ай бұрын
I have a video on how to source items for resale if you are interested, i think it would help you out.
didnt watch the full video yet, but i wonder, how do you get stock? lets say you buy singles, you probably buy multiple ones of your choice, and then resell them, do you take a cut, basically price them a bit higher than what you bought for (common sense i guess) ? or does that happen differently.
@PokemonSteven
7 ай бұрын
yeah, usually buy off secondary market places, provide liquidity for collectors who dont want to sell 1 by 1, so pay a certain amount market price and then put the time into selling them 1 by 1, it's kind of like a big ecosystem, same with everything, i make it convienent for people to buy the single they need, also while making it convienient for people to sell their collections in bulk
The voiceover and editing..... Guys he's evolving!
@PokemonSteven
7 ай бұрын
lmao
Hey I know this is an older video and I'm hoping this comment gets a good reply, but I love the organization and boxes for grades cards.. where did you get those and what size are they? I'm wanting to do something similar for my card saver 1 cards but alphabetically.
@PokemonSteven
27 күн бұрын
hey buddy, im sorry i thought i replied to this already, next week i will be coming out with a full store setup with everything i use, so stay tuned for that
Great video and great choice of tv-show. Enjoy New Girl!
@PokemonSteven
7 ай бұрын
new girl one of the favourites for sure !
Now we know that Kimmy is the real brains behind this entire operation :) Superb organization. You are the muscle ....
@PokemonSteven
7 ай бұрын
she is lol
Loved the video. We are very similar people with the same business ideas! Subscribed.
@PokemonSteven
7 ай бұрын
Glad yiu enjoyed it
Amazing, thank you for the insight. Do you ever ship untracked for low cost single cards? I ask because I find the tracking expensive but also don't want to get scammed out of it
@PokemonSteven
7 ай бұрын
i stopped doing untracked in 2019, but it can be good to build feedback, you just have to understand that you will have to refund ~15% of orders from non delivery/people lying
@veilight4444
7 ай бұрын
Appreciate you dude@@PokemonSteven
@Cwuka
7 ай бұрын
@PokemonSteven by lying do you mean sometimes people receive the cards but say they didn't so they get their money back??
damn your clearly a really good video maker too mate :p
@PokemonSteven
7 ай бұрын
Haha I don't think so
life of a legend
@PokemonSteven
7 ай бұрын
just a happy guy
congratulations for your business, i hope you will succeed as you expect
@PokemonSteven
7 ай бұрын
thank you
Omg I LITERALLY just got that bulbasaur plush on your desk.. I’m so gagged
@PokemonSteven
7 ай бұрын
its very cute
@Reijiiee
7 ай бұрын
@@PokemonSteven I put mine in my car to give me a seratonin boost lol
Great job.
@PokemonSteven
7 ай бұрын
Thank you! Cheers!
enjoy it while it last
@PokemonSteven
7 ай бұрын
i will =]
awesome video
@PokemonSteven
7 ай бұрын
glad you enjoyed it pokene
Props to you brother
@PokemonSteven
3 ай бұрын
Ty King
Where do you find cards to buy and how low do you have to go when you're making purchases to actually turn a profit on the other end?
@PokemonSteven
7 ай бұрын
i have a video called "how to source cards for resale on ebay" check that out, explains it perfectly for you.
Awesome!
@PokemonSteven
7 ай бұрын
thanks !
Beats a regular job :) really enjoyable video
@PokemonSteven
7 ай бұрын
there are ups and downs, but sometimes it is nice yes :)
@yobaafett
7 ай бұрын
@@PokemonSteven you have a good outlook on life, I wish you and your family a bright future
at 0:53.... do you have one monitor slightly behind the other? or are they both touching side to side?
@PokemonSteven
7 ай бұрын
haha yeah theyre both adjustable, i move it around depending on what im doing, so its not really a fixed position. I have an adjustable desk to the right, so if i have monitors side by side they hit the adjustable desk if i raise it (which i did right before this video)
@bkizzle401
7 ай бұрын
haha ty for the reply it was just my ocd kicking in soon as I saw that, but it makes sense. Great vid btw! @@PokemonSteven
Very lovely system youve got down there, years of work reflected
@PokemonSteven
7 ай бұрын
Thank you 😊
Hey Steve not too interested in selling but man I just wana finish some OG sets any advise on bulk vintage?
@PokemonSteven
7 ай бұрын
slow and steady wins the race, on the more expensive cards $20+ youll be able to pick up slowly over time at auction ect, just try to purchase more of the cheaper cards in bulk to save on shipping
Where do you get those cardboard boxes for the slabs?
@PokemonSteven
7 ай бұрын
kzread.info/dash/bejne/pmaNsZdxopXaZco.html
Love that you're watching new girl. That show is always on as background noise.
@PokemonSteven
7 ай бұрын
haha kims favourite show, doing like a 4th playthrough now in the last 6 years lol
where apart from Japanese if the best place to buy Japanese you card do you think ? ebay ?
@PokemonSteven
7 ай бұрын
my ebay stores :P