A Day In The Life Of A Pokemon Card Seller

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
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[@PokemonSteven]

kzbin.info/www/bejne/qmO8gGhup5ena8k 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!

[@UnlistedLeaf]

Loved this video! Very relatable with the jam donuts 😅

[@PokemonSteven]

Coupled with a sausage roll there's nothing better

[@ThePokeShack-101]

The editing and videography is absolutely exceptional!!! You should be very proud mate, such a good video!

[@PokemonSteven]

haha my first time doing something like this, appreciate the nice comment :)

[@fadedsmile1237]

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]

thank you :) will do

[@enthused7591]

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]

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

[@Rvbrto]

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]

Wow, thanks! I'll keep trying lol

[@jasonmbaik]

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]

its so good, only $2 aud aswell, insane value :P

[@iamjonreed]

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]

Lmao surprisingly this only took a few hours, what he does is big time stuff

[@erncollects]

Nice video Steve! I think enjoy the free style + long form videos are great too!

[@PokemonSteven]

thanks mate!

[@myname_isblaine]

Excellent stuff! Now I’m ready for the 24 hour live stream!

[@PokemonSteven]

imagine watching me sort cards for 24 hours

[@TCV_Collectibles]

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]

awesome, enjoy, here to help if you need anything

[@Fictiion]

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]

I'm just doing my best

[@nadavmumford]

Just found this in recommended and loved it subscribing and watching some of your others now

[@PokemonSteven]

wow! awesome

[@brittanybevibin]

Amazing job on this Day in the Life Vid! I really enjoyed it! :D

[@PokemonSteven]

that makes me happy, have a great day britt

[@snobalaen]

Found ur channel a week ago after getting back into pokemon, seen most ur Japan vlogs and man I gotta say this channel is extremely underrated!

[@PokemonSteven]

wow thanks, i dont think i am underrated, i think im in a good spot. i appreciate it =]

[@lurkinloooowry]

This is why you are the Man!! Outstanding, i hope to one day get on my feet as a businessman

[@PokemonSteven]

i believe in you

[@HandheldGamer1991]

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]

its really important to me that i get it done straight away, otherwise i have so much stress throughout the day lol

[@tedchac4734]

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]

no problem, i have dozens of helpful videos on selling if you need more help.

[@MrBiocarbonate]

This video showed up on my recommended and I love your vibe and attitude. Definitely subscribed! Hello from 🇨🇦!!

[@PokemonSteven]

glad you enjoyed it

[@jloading6621]

love this type of video! keep it up Steve!

[@PokemonSteven]

cheers king

[@solidkingcobra]

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]

You should start

[@graffitigospel6247]

OMG I loved this!! EBAY scares me as a buyer but I loved watching this light quick video.

[@PokemonSteven]

eBay is great!! Lots of buyer protection so never feel worried

[@ashleygarvin7177]

Great job Steven ... also well done on the edit!

[@PokemonSteven]

thank you, i am a slow learning boomer

[@alekpokemon]

Insightful as ever, need more of these!🔥🤙

[@PokemonSteven]

will do :P

[@schmutzfink_xd2074]

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]

wow, im glad you enjoyed it

[@Guys_cardboard]

Youre a great seller! Awesome video man! And thanks again for the goodies over the year!

[@PokemonSteven]

Thanks for the support! The only reason I can do this is because of the collectors, so I really do appreciate it

[@twiggy3921]

Randomly stumbled across this video and it's awesome!

[@PokemonSteven]

thanks !

[@ramza675]

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]

I'm a collector first so I ship packages the way I'd like to receive them

[@ivanaytor93]

I have one of your packages arriving today! Thanks Steve's cats!

[@PokemonSteven]

Hopefully I sent the right item 🤣

[@ivanaytor93]

@@PokemonSteven 🐈🐈‍⬛📩

[@MrTattooASMR]

Yes, more stuff like this!

[@PokemonSteven]

haha ill cook up something soon

[@moccer123]

Loved this! Particularly the cats. Didn't like that the Christmas tree is up already :P haha

[@PokemonSteven]

haha idk kim loves christmas so much she itches to put the tree up almost 3months out sometimes

[@PokemonZed]

Awesome video, thanks for all the great advice.

[@PokemonSteven]

Glad it was helpful!

[@TJCOLTS87]

Xmas time YIPPEEEEEE very nice vid stevey boy

[@PokemonSteven]

on god

[@joshrainey6788]

New person to your channel and really appreciated this content!

[@PokemonSteven]

awesome, enjoy =)

[@henrystumpp916]

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]

slow and steady wins the race henry, life is a balance

[@Futteman]

Great video, loved this format 🎉. Probably took quite some time to shooot

[@PokemonSteven]

only took like 5 hours overall, i was surprised. but video length isnt that long :)

[@skarsh98]

Very calming day in the life loved it haha

[@PokemonSteven]

im happy in my current state and thats really important i think

[@bad_atgames]

really cool stuff as someone that buys cards off ebay a lot, thanks for the vid

[@PokemonSteven]

no problem :) thanks for supporting ebay sellers

[@Toxsyy]

This is a very entertaining video. Seeing how you work around packing and selling multiple packages a day on eBay, really impressive 👍

[@PokemonSteven]

Glad you liked it

[@J0hnnyTheKid]

Good luck to you and your girl, and cat. Keep grinding. At least you'll land somewhere.

[@PokemonSteven]

That's the plan!

[@fruitytoots4133]

what program are you using to list the cards. The drag and drop?

[@user-pq8xi8ou9i]

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]

good luck! i have plenty of videos to help beginners, check the description =]

[@SamuelJ888]

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]

Walking is great for you

[@BenSobie]

Loved this video! You seem like such a good, genuine guy. Keep doing what your doing and keep up the great work :)

[@PokemonSteven]

I'm just doing my best. Thanks for watching :-)

[@braie8060]

This was a great watch!

[@PokemonSteven]

thanks !

[@reecepaul375]

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]

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.

[@mjadrake]

Damn, amazing video, man! I know that these videos take a while to make, but please do them once in a while. 🤩🤩

[@PokemonSteven]

for sure!!

[@draytonwright6345]

Get off his jam donut lol 😅😅

[@KrystalKollectz]

Great video !

[@jacoblabatore6183]

Love the video! I am a small TCG Direct Seller and was wondering how you source your bulk trading cards to sell?

[@PokemonSteven]

I have a video on sourcing cards, it might help you :)

[@marktalattads]

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]

it is in the description and the pinned comment :)

[@Teacherguy06]

Hey thanks buddy. I'm selling part time on ebay and these are some nice tips.

[@PokemonSteven]

Glad to help. I have plenty more on my channel

[@ladybeavanerdventures]

OMG Steven I have brought from you a few times in the past I didnt realise you had a channel :D

[@PokemonSteven]

thanks for all the support over the years

[@lmlMETALlml]

Really enjoyed the video! Wishing you, your gf, and kitties continued success :)

[@PokemonSteven]

meow! thank you

[@SmiileySmiiles]

Amazing video ! Keep it up !

[@PokemonSteven]

thanks smiley

[@merleaumerleau]

i just bought the suicune ex jp off your ebay site, looking forward to receiving it :)

[@PokemonSteven]

wow! thank you, lets hope it travels safely!

[@WildBassfly]

Smashed the subscribe button so hard my mouse flew through the center of the earth to be with you in Australia

[@PokemonSteven]

Lmao 👉 👈

[@nicholasperkins7905]

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]

Hi there, I have a full packaging guide on my youtube, theres a bunch of helpful links in the description =]

[@Reijiiee]

Omg I LITERALLY just got that bulbasaur plush on your desk.. I’m so gagged

[@PokemonSteven]

its very cute

[@Reijiiee]

@@PokemonSteven I put mine in my car to give me a seratonin boost lol

[@bartkicktown]

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]

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 :)

[@leonswaak2435]

Not even that interested in pokemon cards, but what a lovely video. Thankfull this came onto my recommended.

[@PokemonSteven]

awesome, you should get into cards they are awesome

[@digismithytcg]

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]

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]

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]

There is a video in my description on shipping supplies where you'll find everything i use when it comes to shipping trading cards

[@ayfkm4651]

GREAT CONTENT FROM A SMART BRAIN. THANKS FOR THE INSIGHT BROTHER.

[@PokemonSteven]

im just a grunt, no smart brain lol

[@Crazyravenman5220]

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]

you definitely have to get used to it and have iron skin, but eventually it can pay off big time :) good luck!

[@EiquMiller]

Cute video man, thanks

[@PokemonSteven]

Thank you

[@mattv2834]

Watching some jluv hey? You two r easily the best Aussie youtubers

[@PokemonSteven]

hes the goat

[@lord-..]

Editing goes hard

[@PokemonSteven]

fr fr

[@shinyinteleon3077]

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]

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

[@tcgtonysamazingpulls]

Loved it!

[@PokemonSteven]

mew!!

[@SpicyMatti]

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]

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

[@david_gillespie]

Loved the video. We are very similar people with the same business ideas! Subscribed.

[@PokemonSteven]

Glad yiu enjoyed it

[@customtoggle7938]

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]

lmao, its not for everyone, but it gets a lot better when you enjoy the stuff you are selling.

[@swoopthescripter7771]

PSA black boxes where did u get them from and the bubble wrap for them ?

[@PokemonSteven]

kzbin.info/www/bejne/qmO8gGhup5ena8k

[@teejs1087]

Where do you get those little black boxes for shipping graded slabs?

[@PokemonSteven]

hey buddy i have a full trading card shipping guide on my channel, in the description

[@Dutchiiee]

Great video and great choice of tv-show. Enjoy New Girl!

[@PokemonSteven]

new girl one of the favourites for sure !

[@spartantoys8226]

Thanks for sharing!

[@PokemonSteven]

Thanks!

[@dilettante7939]

congratulations for your business, i hope you will succeed as you expect

[@PokemonSteven]

thank you

[@DragonRollYumYum]

Now we know that Kimmy is the real brains behind this entire operation :) Superb organization. You are the muscle ....

[@PokemonSteven]

she is lol

[@Possu81]

How do you find collections? Do you buy only raw or slabs too like 60-80% market value?

[@PokemonSteven]

I have a video on how to source items for resale if you are interested, i think it would help you out.

[@owenferny]

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]

awesome, thanks for the feedback

[@veilight4444]

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]

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]

Appreciate you dude@@PokemonSteven

[@Cwuka]

​@PokemonSteven by lying do you mean sometimes people receive the cards but say they didn't so they get their money back??

[@user-gw8ke9vq2s]

where apart from Japanese if the best place to buy Japanese you card do you think ? ebay ?

[@PokemonSteven]

my ebay stores :P

[@UrAveragePlayer0]

The voiceover and editing..... Guys he's evolving!

[@PokemonSteven]

lmao

[@pokene_pokemon]

awesome video

[@PokemonSteven]

glad you enjoyed it pokene

[@cherrybaby6797]

Very lovely system youve got down there, years of work reflected

[@PokemonSteven]

Thank you 😊

[@TmacPlushVideos]

Wholesome Steve W!

[@PokemonSteven]

on god

[@grantkearney6354]

Super interesting thanks

[@PokemonSteven]

glad you enjoyed it

[@grantkearney6354]

@@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.

[@mick-luv-in]

Informative, wholesome, and cats. The winning formula

[@PokemonSteven]

meow

[@cardmasters7628]

Hey Steve, great video, just found your page yesterday. Can you tell me what brand card dividers you use for the card sorting trays? I see you have big and small dividers, love that idea. would love a response :D

[@PokemonSteven]

Hey man, the bigger ones are bcw tall dividers and the small ones are just standard trading card sized dividers

[@generalmudcrab1674]

Hey Steve not too interested in selling but man I just wana finish some OG sets any advise on bulk vintage?

[@PokemonSteven]

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

[@newname2]

I really thought this was gonna be a meme video when I saw the video at first 🤣🤣. Only thing I would suggest is maybe getting some more space efficient boxes that you were folding. But that’s just a nit pick thing lol it don’t actually matter! Great video man!

[@PokemonSteven]

haha, well i ran out of small boxes for my plush so had to use the big one for the video :(, i have some that are half the size that fit the plushes perfectly :P glad you enjoyed the video

[@hoochiepapa3446]

Love that you're watching new girl. That show is always on as background noise.

[@PokemonSteven]

haha kims favourite show, doing like a 4th playthrough now in the last 6 years lol

[@attorneysfees]

Where do you get those cardboard boxes for the slabs?

[@PokemonSteven]

kzbin.info/www/bejne/qmO8gGhup5ena8k

[@danielkerlin6411]

Really enjoyed the video! I’m also a full time seller on eBay, so I understand the importance of making processes more efficient. What tools/apps would you say have helped you with your business? Just thought I’d ask :)

[@PokemonSteven]

honestly the best tools/apps have been just talking with people, other sellers, buyers, collectors, just understand what other people do to make myself better is the best i can do. No real direct process that helps me but if i never asked people questions i wonder where i'd be now.

[@PokeComa]

loved this video

[@PokemonSteven]

thanks king !

[@bkizzle401]

at 0:53.... do you have one monitor slightly behind the other? or are they both touching side to side?

[@PokemonSteven]

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]

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

[@KaelRandall]

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]

i have a video called "how to source cards for resale on ebay" check that out, explains it perfectly for you.

[@yobaafett]

Beats a regular job :) really enjoyable video

[@PokemonSteven]

there are ups and downs, but sometimes it is nice yes :)

[@yobaafett]

@@PokemonSteven you have a good outlook on life, I wish you and your family a bright future

[@Robertpurdy]

Really great video, im a seller from the UK who has been at it since 2016. You mentioned you run on low margins, do you mind me asking what profit margin you work on for high turnover ? Personally i operate on low turnover, high margins but each one has its pro's and cons :)

[@PokemonSteven]

theres no real set margin, its just the market price/a little bit lower on every item just so i can keep buying and keep everything flowing. Theres no wrong or right way, we have heaps of spare time, so selling more things isnt a big deal.

[@xpert_kb1547]

Do you have any advice for those who are interested in getting into selling cards?

[@PokemonSteven]

I have guides setup on creating your ebay store, guides on sourcing items to sell and a few other videos that are benficial. My advice would just be take it slow and try to sell the stuff you like so atleast it keeps you interested.

[@Techno4more]

Organizing things alphabetically is interesting, I personally do it by set

[@PokemonSteven]

Set is great, but when you have potentially 200 sets worth of cards it's slightly easier to find stuff just alphabetically, but for mass modern and mtg ect, Set is perfect

[@Techno4more]

@PokemonSteven ah that's true. I see your point. I don't have that kind of inventory so I'm not struggling like that yet.