I agree. It IS that simple. If you have trouble keeping things sealed, buy pristine/mint condition sealed products so that it'll discourage you from opening it.

I'm so addicted to opening......

@TheSnackAttackingSnorlax

Ай бұрын

Yesssss…. Open the packs! Open allllll the packs!! Sealed investors are counting on you! You can do it!

@brettcollins474

Ай бұрын

​@@TheSnackAttackingSnorlax lol yes we are😂

@Stevenyoung100

Ай бұрын

Try to use your packs as a reward system. When you pile up stacks you can have the feeling of excitement because you know that you can potentially open all of the packs you've been saving.

@ThePokeOffice

Ай бұрын

you and me both!

@tielmaster7879

7 күн бұрын

Dw. After a while, you get sick a tired of opening packs and getting nothing lol. You slowly just get singles, then mostly singles and you kick the pack opening addiction.

GREAT ADVICE. I am fairly new to pokemon. Love ripping packs. But starting listening to you and a few others on KZread. Want to invest. Started realizing booster boxes are the way to go. This is exactly what I wanted to hear.

@ThePokeOffice

Ай бұрын

thanks man

Difference is in that era, it wasn't overhyped and over printed. Stuff now will go up, but not to the extreme these are.

I do just this. Every time a new set comes out I buy a case. Try to keep the price under $600. Sometimes if there's a set I really like I might buy two cases. Then I set it and forget it!

@ThePokeOffice

Ай бұрын

love it

It would be nice if Colin had a video on “ The long term hold and alcohol, do they mix “ ?

@ThePokeOffice

Ай бұрын

Lol

Honestly I think we all generally spend more money opening packs for every set release than the cost of a booster box. This is doable.

@ThePokeOffice

Ай бұрын

Yes, we’re not talking about thousands per month. Literally $100 per month into a hobby

My friends have asked me about Pokemon investing and hopping in on it and I’ve told them it’s nothing like investing in the stock market even though it seems like it and this is exactly why lmao. So hard to hold and not open

Funny that this video popped up cause this exactly what i intend to do. And i buy singles to complete my sets anyway so have the patience. Its much better to diversify sets because the growth spurts will be more consistent. Buying something thats already in demand may still go up, but the gain may be lower percentage wise. I was thinking of maybe holding 2-3 of the same box, but have one for 5 years and the other for 10. I just need to make the space for it. Climates pretty humid here so will need to find a safe space there too.

@ThePokeOffice

10 күн бұрын

Yea the climate is definitely something to take into consideration for sure

Awesome to meet you in person at card party! Keep doing what you're doing. Amazing content!

@ThePokeOffice

Ай бұрын

Thanks man! Nice to meet you too!

Good job Collin , keep up the content, I support ya.

@ThePokeOffice

Ай бұрын

Thanks man!

You only profit if you sell. You may want to factor in selling fees, taxes, etc into your profit estimations. Not to mention you would had to have bought at the best time for each set, and held for five years. Close to no one actually did that. I’m all for the collecting/investing discussion, but the realities of selling things should be included.

@JoshGreaves-or1wy

Ай бұрын

Agree, I love the poke investing scene and enjoy channels like Colin’s, PK’s, Nomics etc, but they rarely mention the actual selling side. I think it’s because the selling isnt too difficult. These products are super liquid.

@PokeMage87

Ай бұрын

@@JoshGreaves-or1wy oh yeah, I totally agree everything is super liquid right now. I enjoy all of the content as well by them. I just think that people should be more transparent. For example, if your $90-100 booster box goes to $200. In theory you doubled your money, but after taxes, selling fees, shipping etc it will more likely be 1.5 times your money. Then you have to weigh how long that money was stagnant. Just a lot of nuance that could be touched on.

@ThePokeOffice

Ай бұрын

"Not to mention you would had to have bought at the best time for each set, and held for five years. Close to no one actually did that." This is exactly my point. Start now, and 5-7 years from now, everyone will be saying "no one actually did that" because they wont, but you did if you get started!

I’m not gonna sleep on this, I hope your channel blows up you’re awesome

Excellent video bro with very good information and analysis as always. Sometimes it is difficult to decide what to start with when investing in Pokémon cards, but most of them are such good sets that there are almost always profits. Keep it up bro, I'll be watching your next videos. PS: the codes looked good as always, although this time I didn't catch any and thanks for the effort anyway. Greetings.

new sub from CK's livestream !

@ThePokeOffice

23 күн бұрын

Welcome!!

This is definitely the sauciest video I’ve ever seen 😊

Nice video man iv been putting away boxes of each SV set wish I had of done it from sun and moon man I ripped a lot of packs back then I actually brought a psa 7 magikarp last night in Japanese for $42 Because I really wanted the card and here in Australia the raw English copy is going for $220-$250 I’m hoping it will come down eventually but not paying that much for it raw not atm at least lol

3 pack blisters are an easier investment for me to try and get a sealed item for every set.

@deg6788

Ай бұрын

Just bought 10x 3pack booster from chilling reign at 14,99

My Top 3 of SV: 1) 151 (god pack) 2) Paldea E (Fishing with Wifu) 3) Twilight (Greninja) Great video. Yes everything is going up with Pokemon! The children who loved gambling have grown up and already passed it on to their lil children too. The money is there.

@ThePokeOffice

Ай бұрын

Very nice!

@zacharymutter8432

Ай бұрын

Mr P to the top. Only SV set I'm holding rn. 151 will likely outperform/already is but I don't collect specialty sets

@jameswa4013

Ай бұрын

Temporal Forces best SV set

Do you think PSA chase cards are good investment as well? (I know it may depend on the specific card, but let's assume they are the desired cards of each set).

@ThePokeOffice

Ай бұрын

Yea I think there is definitely a play to be had with those

Great advice, do you think buying sleeve booster packs are worth to invest?

@ThePokeOffice

Ай бұрын

They’re fine but I think booster boxes are better

Awesome video however I just wanna say I’ve been calling cosmic since it was 300$

@ThePokeOffice

Ай бұрын

I hope you bought lots of cosmic

You dropped Gems 💎 my new game plan thanks!

@ThePokeOffice hi! I just started like 4 months ago to collect pokemon. So far I'm completing S&Sh set of etb's. After I'm thinking of getting all bb. So what i wanna ask you. Would you buy for 2400$ the whole set of s&sh bb or would you invest 2400$ into s&v bb?

@ThePokeOffice

Ай бұрын

Really depends on whether you’re truly “investing” or if there’s some collection goals in the mix

@cameleonxxl8456

Ай бұрын

@@ThePokeOffice investing. Leaving aside the collecting etb's part.

Dude I just thought about doing this and I had beef ribs for dinner last night! Crazy! If I can afford it, would you recommend just buying a booster box case every 3 months?

@ThePokeOffice

Ай бұрын

Sure! Same principles apply

Amazing 😮

You always hear now is the time to buy...well 2 months ago was definitely the biggest time. There were so many deals on sealed product and certain singles were decent price. Someone could have doubled to tripled there $ within 2 months. Maybe even 4x. So many deals have dwindled away and singles have blown up.

@ThePokeOffice

Ай бұрын

Yea for sure, but most of the time, if you try to time the market perfect, you won’t. Its easier just to get in early and sit on it

Hearing more and more about this CT scanning packs and boxes makes these investments seem risky? No?

@ThePokeOffice

Күн бұрын

I don’t think it changes anything, especially for modern

Honestly, I don't like the sets in Scarlet and Violet. I do like 151 but that's the set that got me back in to cards, well that and the chase Charizard from Obsidian Flames. The gamestop close to my house was selling Crown Zenith ETB's for $63 Canadian. I couldn't resist. I bought some. The truth is that I will likely open most of the ETB's I purchased with my kids. When they're not with me, I'm disciplined but i love the look on their faces when they pull something great.

@ThePokeOffice

Ай бұрын

Yea, that’s what makes Pokémon so fun!

I like the strategy, it’s better than putting money aside and depositing it in a savings account to accumulate a handful of dollars for the same amount of time with the laughable rate most banks are willing to provide.

@ThePokeOffice

Ай бұрын

and of course, this isn't going to replace retirement investing - it's an alternative investment where you already put money into the hobby

Nice vid. Wish you compared buying etbs instead to see the difference in percentage!

@ThePokeOffice

Ай бұрын

I much prefer booster boxes

What to start with and how is a box worth 100? Whats better etb upc or str 8 up boxes

@ThePokeOffice

Ай бұрын

I always prefer booster boxes

@Justhappy31

Ай бұрын

@ThePokeOffice why? Does it sell better? Usually etbs are cheaper unless you want your storage kept small

@Justhappy31

Ай бұрын

@ThePokeOffice cant find any boxes 100euro (1box pack) the lowes I could find was 115 . Cheaper one is booster bundle case for 250 6x10 pre order shrouded fates But idk about that one since the amount of cards are less

Where does someone find a booster box for 100$? Granted I'm fairly new, but they all seems to be 150+ CAD shipping included. Or are your prices in USD, which means 137CAD per box?

@ThePokeOffice

Ай бұрын

Yes these are usd. Can definitely find booster boxes for $140 CAD. Quite a few online stores, and join the Canadian Facebook groups to find these deals

@ThePokeOffice

Ай бұрын

Yes these are usd. Can definitely find booster boxes for $140 CAD. Quite a few online stores, and join the Canadian Facebook groups to find these deals

I’ve been trying to buy pokemon products I’ve been buying ETB keeping 1 sealed and then opening one to see if I pull some stuff, I guess ETBs are a bad investment and just try to buy booster boxes?

Is silver tempest booster boxes worth investing in at retail?

@ThePokeOffice

Ай бұрын

Meh, if you’re willing to hold for 5 years, I personally think any Pokemon product is okay

Try to get a bit of sealed and some to rip. Hopefully S&V appreciates in price in comparison to older sets.

@ThePokeOffice

Ай бұрын

Same here

lol u so are right but i have no restraint 😭

@ThePokeOffice

Ай бұрын

Said everyone

I know NOTHING about pokemon .....but if I wanted to spend £200 a month (I live in the uk) what sealed box would I start purchasing today?

@ThePokeOffice

Ай бұрын

If you're following this strategy, you'd be buying Twilight Masquerade

@cheeseslice9993

Ай бұрын

@ThePokeOffice ok thanks. Cheapest booster box is £165 atm moment...I might buy 1 box a month for 12 months ...and store away for 5-7 years

It is so simple its frightening

WIll this method stay the same through out the years with that much return though? Back then it was less popular. now it very popular and printed more

@ThePokeOffice

24 күн бұрын

I'm a believer that lots of people talk big about pokemon investing, but don't actually walk the walk. So I suspect that if people follow this strategy, they will do very well in 5-10 years from now

So simple ❤

Great video, i love the analysis.

@ThePokeOffice

Ай бұрын

Much appreciated!

Im thinking of buying evolving skies sealed. Is it being reprinted?

Welcome back!

Trying to get in the hobby and really like your video's xb Really taking in all the awesome advise. If I got the 20$ I'm gonna pack battle you xD

@ThePokeOffice

Ай бұрын

Thanks man

I honestly hate ripping packs, such a waste every time. I have no problem holding onto sealed

Its simpel just wait 50 years 😊

@ThePokeOffice

Ай бұрын

lol!

The long haul but nice and safe!

It seems there’s the potential to be over diversified, I would eliminate the lowest value sets.

i like the strategy

@ThePokeOffice

Ай бұрын

It may or may not be the “best” returning strategy, but it takes out all of the guessing games trying to pick the best sets

@LPCollectibles

Ай бұрын

@@ThePokeOffice true

Juicy flavor? We still talking about Pokémon cards? 😂

@ThePokeOffice

Ай бұрын

I like to mix my analogies a bit!!

@johnmilchmann4046

Ай бұрын

@@ThePokeOffice I love it man 😂👍

TLDW: buy and wait

@ThePokeOffice

Ай бұрын

that's the short answer of the strategy I laid out, yep

Is it chicken vindaloo. Im going to spend 10 grand at the next card show..

@ThePokeOffice

Ай бұрын

I could go for some chicken vindaloo right about now 😀

Everything is easy in a bull market

@ThePokeOffice

Ай бұрын

SV era boxes for sub $100 isn’t really a bull market. Like, I know what you mean, but you can buy sv era stuff for close to wholesale price right now.

@mototcg337

Ай бұрын

​@@ThePokeOfficeMake the Chinese subsidize your SV booster box investments by using Tiktok coupons so you get them for $70 after taxes and shipping instead of $100

Juicy juicy 😂

Hey Colin what’s your name for the Canadian groups?

@ThePokeOffice

Ай бұрын

There’s lots - Pokémon cards Canada, Pokemon elite, Pokemon tcg Canada…

@somesteak6100

Ай бұрын

@@ThePokeOffice I’m in all those too! They’re all great groups. Thanks for your content man!

Doesn't include time, energy, seller fees, and income taxes. Plus returns.

@ThePokeOffice

Ай бұрын

I agree with you, except the returns. I wouldn’t do a return on a private sale. And to be fair, I’ve made plenty of sales through Facebook groups where there are no fees. Managing a stock account takes time, energy, and knowledge as well. And upstanding citizens should report taxes on all investments so that ones a bit of a wash. Agreed tho, there’s another whole video to be made about selling for profit 👍

@aaron26c

Ай бұрын

@@ThePokeOffice Fair. For stocks, I use an index fund (person & Roth IRA). Does not require any time, energy, or knowledge. Put it all on auto pay and your money grows with the entire stock market, not from stock picking which is very risky.

Spicy

Does it beat the S&P 500? 📈

@ThePokeOffice

Ай бұрын

Sun & Moon era crushed S&P500, SWSH more than likely will over a 5 year stretch, and we’ll have to wait and see about SV era!

@nesto2851

Ай бұрын

@@ThePokeOffice so s&p average 10-12% yearly return. How much would you say Pokémon sealed boosters do?

Hi Colin, my fellow Canadian friend, the spreadsheet totally makes sense, however, you didn’t factor in the print runs, which greatly impacts the market prices. Team Up had a super limited print run with many desirable cards, just like Evolving Skies. I seriously don’t think the same strategy applies to Scarlet & Violet. Of course they will see growth over time, but the market has been diluted so much since SM/SS era and it’s extremely hard for any new individual card to see that kind of growth in the future.

@ThePokeOffice

Ай бұрын

I don’t think I ever said you’re going to see the same growth as SM or SWSH era. I said that every booster box is going to make it to MSRP or higher, which is a good investment when you’re buying boxes at $100

It’s not profit until you sell it

@ThePokeOffice

Ай бұрын

Sell at 80% market price, take your 240% gains, and you’ll still be loving life. I’ve sold plenty on fb groups and it’s not difficult with booster boxes

Nostalga Nomics did a video about the same thing not long ago.

You aren’t accounting for fees, shipping, etc..Outside of huge increases, still safer to invest in other things. You buy a box for $100, sell it for $300.. depending where you sell it.. you’re losing at least 10-30% on fees and shipping costs (even if you sell it in person, most people only paying 70-80% of value for cash). You’re maybe making 100$-150$? And that’s if it appreciates to 300+ On top of that You had to plant your money there for years, have storage to keep it, and you need to be able to sell the product to realize the gains. Not saying you won’t be making money .. but all these videos try and hype up numbers that aren’t real. This is no different than the made 7 figures selling Pokemon cards.. leaving out that they only profited 7% from it, and .. just misleading .. especially when they had to spend 7 figures for product lol

@ThePokeOffice

Ай бұрын

So, I agree with some of what you’ve said. This is also not my only retirement investing vehicle, so I have money in other stuff too. This is first and foremost a hobby for me. If you gain 300%, sell for 80%, you have still gained 240% so that’s better than most “safer” stocks are going to do. Everything takes time to see gains. The whole video was based on holding for 5-7 years. If you want to see gains, you’ve typically got to plant your money somewhere. Storage is a legitimate issue for people. But this is still a great way to make solid gains and grow your collection / investment in my opinion

@Alflloyd64

Ай бұрын

PMT Cards doesn’t want to invest in cards 🤔, r u serious about your rant

@PMTCards

Ай бұрын

@@Alflloyd64 my point is the it’s misleading in regards to how great it is. You’re not actually making 8k off the 3k investment. Take that 8k and subtract fees, shipping, and taxes ( which you technically paid twice, once to purchase the product and again on the sale/gains). You could easily be at 5k take home. That’s also assuming you get 100% of market value, which again is rare cause in order to offload something like this you’re constantly being undercut, so you at one point have to be one of the lowest out there in order to sell. Additionally you now need space in a climate controlled area to pile 5 years worth of booster boxes.. you also have to actually be able to sell the product, either build a reputation where people are comfortable buying 300+% upcharges on items or consign it which takes a cut of the sale. I have vintage slabs on eBay that have sat there for months, and I’ve decreased the prices like 3-4 times, sent out offers for discount and they don’t move. I can look at my TCG player where I’ve sold a couple hundred dollars this year, and lost over a hundred in fees, and it does not count for the cost of the product, shipping materials, postage, etc.. it’s a fun side thing that without having deep connections to get product below going rates, a ton of free capital to add to the hobby, etc.. it essentially subsidizes the hobby a bit.. but definitely not getting rich off it like a lot of the poke invest in KZread space gives people the illusion of. Traditional investment strategies allow you to be far more liquid (access to the money), allow for compounding interest, and has no storage necessities with guaranteed safety of your money up to a certain amount.. even if your house gets flooded or catches on fire or a kid accidentally knocks them over or opens them, etc. This is a fun side thing, just be careful of the people telling you you’ll be rich or it’s guaranteed money

@Alflloyd64

Ай бұрын

Okay 👍

Sitting on sealed is NOT easy when one is essentially addicted to ripping…. 😂

@codywinter9611

Ай бұрын

I feel that struggle , it’s hard for me not to open crown zenith or anything that has good deals for that matter

😂 What a load of tosh

Lots of insecurities in this tip. First of all, covid was a huge black swan that made a huge spike in TCGs. There is absolutely no guarantee for such value raises. Pokemon Co printing more or less is a variable that we cannot anticipate. Also looking at old sets and old prices, meh. Maybe youll do good. Maybe not. Anyways thats a lot of cardboard to stock somewhere. And space isnt free either.

@ThePokeOffice

Ай бұрын

1. Every single Pokemon set in existence has gone up to at least MSRP at some point after release. 2. Same with the stock market - people look at historical data to speculate future. Nothing different here. And with that being said, I totally get that there’s a risk. And space can definitely be an issue, no question. Thanks for the comment

@zacharymutter8432

Ай бұрын

Basically every swsh set is already beating TFSAs by a long shot. Sure it's riskier but hard to argue with results

@iMixMaSteR1

Ай бұрын

You were probably one the same dummies that said swsh is overprinted and will never have the appreciation to that of sun and moon. Do you enjoy being wrong or are numbers hard for you?

@nicksaylor3288

27 күн бұрын

Covid has been over for 3 years. Logan Paul craze has been over for 3 years. The fact that the pokemon company has been having big profits and continuing to have to print more and more just to meet demand for the last 4 years. Not to mention black rock has recognized collectibles as a alternative asset. It could use a little pull back but it's gonna keep having healthy growth bud

so as you sit there talking about slow cooking....you are getting me hungry...please stop lol

Ugh

Stupid video. It’s so much deeper than this. Look at darkness ablaze and rebel clash . You gotta know what to actually buy

@ThePokeOffice

Ай бұрын

Talk to me in 5 years and show me how you did. We’ll compare portfolios

@PMTCards

Ай бұрын

While I believe theirs more complexities to this than the video showed, the point of buying all sets over time is to allow for a few losses cause you will possibly hit on others. Usually the losses aren’t going down to 0$ so if you lost let’s say 50$ a box on those two sets but all other sets appreciated in value, you’d still make money over all.

@Artictoyo

Ай бұрын

@@ThePokeOffice sure, I have my own channel I’ll be talking about this and keep your word to it.