Are Pokemon PSA Slabs And Singles A Good INVESTMENT?

[@mjbrickscards9666]

I love slabs. For example I really like they sound they make when I crack them for my binder

[@NostalgiaNomics]

Hahaha Love It!

[@spamtonto]

If someone wanted to compete with the other graders they'd make dirt cheap graded toploaders or something that exist purely as a verifiable condition for online sales. I'm not a huge fan of buying Timmy's "near mint" collection, but it's also not my favorite thing paying x3 raw for a PSA 9.

[@xcyphs]

Slabs are overpriced and overrated. I do send in some cards to get graded, but I wont ever pay the premium for slabs on the secondary market. I like my binder collection. People buying modern cards in black labels for thousands of dollars blows my mind

[@NostalgiaNomics]

Ya the black label craze is madness right now lol

[@Jacobey22]

Your opinions are always spot on. It's crazy how people get so heated about it.

[@NostalgiaNomics]

Ya it just seems to be the nature of the beast in this hobby if you go against the grain. Appreciate the support!

[@Saag_]

Here’s my thing I see your point but at any point PSA could go out of business. They have a lot of lower end competitors who do it cheaper. The way I see it there is a finite amount of vintage (1996-2010) left in existence and only a handful of them come back 10-8. My point is there is value in a PSA slab much higher than a booster box considering pull rates ,price , conditions. There’s no guarantee that they were stored properly or conditions on cards could be damaged.

[@NostalgiaNomics]

Hey i get it. You gotta place your bets where you see the most fit. I am just giving one perspective. That's all.

[@Saag_]

Respect brotha respect

[@spamtonto]

I don't think that many people actually buy older boosters to open them. It doesn't make financial sense to open the newest box, much less an older one, unless you're making money by streaming it or some other means. Just because it's *possible* to pull the top chase card, and then get a 10 on it, doesn't mean that it's statistically possible to make money in aggregate. There's no guarantee that any given slab is even in good shape. Cards are still susceptible to damage from humidity inside slabs, and I don't know what the previous owner did with the slab. Maybe they stored it on a shelf in their living room for five years and it's visibly bleached compared to when it was first slabbed. There's never a time where I buy an older cert when a new cert is available. Considering there are millions and millions of every single card printed, I don't expect any shortage of the newest cert numbers available forever into the future, it's not like a 1st Edition Zard that you have to take what cert is available. People like to have a giant shelf full of Pokemon stuff, and sealed product fits the bill well. You can even see it with Reddit investors filling their living room with giant promo boxes and cases of blisters. Sealed product is not just an investment to be opened one day. Sealed product is the collectible in itself. I would only ever buy slabs for cards I especially like for my personal collection, and anymore I've come around to binder collecting those. Actually, the best use of slabs is a verifiable condition for online purchasing before cutting them out and sticking them in a binder. If someone wanted to compete with PSA they should make graded toploaders or easy to open slabs. 😂

[@nick19988]

nice video, i'm currently buying psa10 slabs of japan like from set vstar universe to 151 popular art cards the reason is because they dropped so much like 5 to 10x down they are very cheap to buy now

[@G0ATMANJAR0]

I agree. Sealed and Grail slabs (best of the best) are the way to go. Everything else is for the culture.

[@ToGuyFor]

When Pokemon cards started being referred to as "investments," I bowed out. Can people try to learn actual skills and work on themselves, before deciding just to sell Pokemon cards for a living? Not being rude, but I see too many people hustling overpriced Pokemon cards these days, and I wonder if they are just selling extra cards, or abandoned actual careers to be "resellers."

[@NostalgiaNomics]

I get where you are coming from but also to invest in them doesn't mean you are not working. I work full time and also invest in sealed product. Its a way to have your money work for you after you make it at work if that makes sense. But i understand how it can put people off to think of a kids card game that way lol

[@Jarke]

there's nothing easier than buying a booster box and putting it in your closet.

[@NostalgiaNomics]

Truth!

[@purpleporygon]

I really enjoyed Jake's live stream and was happy to see you on Alex. I almost stopped watching though when Jake's irritation levels went through the roof. Fortunately, you kept your cool and so did Ray and Retro. The only disagreement I have with you Alex is that slabs are guaranteed to go up in the population. There's a very real possibility certain cards with less than 100 pops will disappear over the decades. My dad had a $200k vintage Hot Wheels collection foolishly stored in his garage. Five years ago his garage started on fire after a chemical explosion, destroying 1/3 of his house and his entire garage as well as his entire Hot Wheels collection. Some slabs will disappear. Other than that keep up the videos and major props for keeping your cool during the middle portion of Jake's stream. You seem like a super awesome guy and I'm proud to subscribe to your channel.

[@NostalgiaNomics]

I really appreciate you being subscribed and taking the time to watch the live + this video and taking the time to comment your feedback. I can appreciate that. That is true that there will be a certain amount lost to events like that. Good Point. Appreciate all the support!

[@kylewarren5268]

I grade EVERY Vmax and higher rarity cards. Even if I'll only make 5 bucks a card. I want the small profits and I want the several hundred dollar profits. I want ALL the money.

[@jakebaca264]

I loved it haha people hate your opinions. Do you. I hate sealed period but if it works out for you I'd still be happy for you

[@NostalgiaNomics]

Haha i appreciate it man. And ya im happy for anyone who makes a gain investing in whatever they believe in. I am still in disbelief there is this much hatred for people who collect or invest in sealed product haha. Good Times!

[@KingLugia2022]

Invests in sealed. Collect slabs and singles. Simple!

[@jamess7793]

I thought I was watching the ultimate feelings championship on jakes live when he was getting frustrated with you 😂.

[@NostalgiaNomics]

Ya... unfortunately it gets that way when we go head to head lol

[@PoNGaCollectibles]

Don’t you ever throw Lugia like that ever again

[@NostalgiaNomics]

Yes Sir.

[@rosssmith579]

Jake was borderline talking 💩 Honestly bro you handled yourself well… No offence at all, but Jake looks like he needs a shower. He made himself look silly by pushing his own personal narrative and being very dismissive.

[@NostalgiaNomics]

Ya its very frustrating because he is very good and maneuvering the conversation in ways to benefit himself without discussing the topics. o well.

[@JusZard]

What’s up bro! Bout to watch the video, I just got covid bro I’m in the ER wtf is wrong with me !

[@NostalgiaNomics]

What?!? Man im so sorry to hear. Wish you a quick recovery! Gotta take care of yourself bro.

[@doneropersaud1607]

What causes these sealed products to hold value is the various chase cards they could contain that could possibly grade a 10 but why chase those boxes when you can just invest in the chase cards themselves….find them ungraded in mint condition and chance grading a 10 then hold.

[@NostalgiaNomics]

I agree. That definitely helps!

[@LightningN1NjA]

Yeah, I’d rather buy a CGC/PSA slab for a few hundred than spend that or more just to pull the same card and risk sending it in for a lower grade than what I could’ve paid for

[@thecardbaron6871]

30th Anniversary is only around the corner, I think if your not an investor then collect what you like. I personally don't see the point of spending hundreds or thousands on something that wont give you your best return down the track if it's a long hold. I agree everything eventually appreciates and I to collect modern sealed boxes , though where they used to appreciate nicely in value within a year now we are seeing 2-3 years for decent return excluding some outliers like Evolving Skies. I understand your argument better now, new "investors" should take the safe path in modern sealed until they learn what's what and that does take time. I compare this to what happened during the Pandemic when new collectors doubled in numbers and all went straight for Base Set not understanding that though it was the OG, it was also the most heavily printed set to date, so prices went up and straight back down as those new collectors realized this truth. I Subbed you mate!

[@NostalgiaNomics]

Yo thanks a lot TheCardBaron! I appreciate the sub and sharing your thoughts. Gonna be interesting to see how this hobby continues to play out and evolve!

[@Elite_RD]

Everyone buy all booster boxes at current prices it only goes up!

[@NostalgiaNomics]

I can tell you really mean that. Warms my heart :)

[@BennyH1987]

Gotta have the first 2 booster box of One Piece TCG🚀. Thanks Alex for the knowledge. Sealed product. Most of the Sword & Shield Booster box are going up. Supply and demand.

[@NostalgiaNomics]

O ya gotta show the One Piece support. But ya i think this is going to remain special era for years to come.

[@familyfunflatwithjess7090]

Godbless you...great idea...

[@NostalgiaNomics]

Thanks, i appreciate it!

[@FlickSwitchGo]

Perfectly explained. I think the biggest reason which you pointed out is, slabs are ALWAYS increasing in population where as sealed is ALWAYS decreasing. Slab population will only slow down when a product becomes scarce at which point sealed product is king anyways. You can get lucky as you said with slabs, I bought burning shadows rainbow zard psa10 for $500 AUD on release it's now $4k 6 years later because no one predicted the bad quality control from that set to produce such small amounts of gem mints. I believe that's a very rare situation though. You should collect what you like if you don't care about returns on slabs. Sealed modern is definitely king atm in terms of almost guaranteed percentage growth vs any other investment. Great information brother keep telling it how it is! 👍👍

[@NostalgiaNomics]

Thanks for sharing and also Awesome catch of the Zard! But I appreciate it and will do!

[@sebloo6770]

What do you think about sealed promos - For example the Pikachu felt hat? Is it worth getting in for 150 USD and keeoping it sealed?

[@FlickSwitchGo]

@@sebloo6770 both will go up, sealed or not. Sealed will have a higher premium though.

[@kylewarren5268]

I don't collect what I like. I collect what OTHERS ARE BUYING. That's a pretty simple concept of u want to make money. Nobody cares about what u like. It's what the consumer likes

[@NostalgiaNomics]

Exactly!!!

[@digismithytcg]

I just like to keep things simple: If I can get it at a good entry point and I determine to have good appreciation potential for a any set amount of time I choose, then I'll pick it up. Doesn't matter if its a raw card, slabbed card, sealed product, or whatever, I'll pick it up.

[@NostalgiaNomics]

Yep. Pretty Simple lol

[@familyfunflatwithjess7090]

Oh it heped me make the decision

[@NostalgiaNomics]

Happy to hear it!

[@markcoleman9097]

Diversity in the hobby is a big positive

[@NostalgiaNomics]

Truth!

[@marymess454]

Thank you. For clarifying different levels and reasons for collecting. I started collecting with my son years ago. He’s past it but I still collect. I enjoy the art and the idea of completing full sets. I get excited when new sets come out and I also collect for past sets, as the prices get reasonable. Thanks for being straight up and honest!!!❤

[@NostalgiaNomics]

Thats awesome you stuck with it. Ya it is fun completing sets. And no problem thanks for the feedback.

[@marymess454]

@@NostalgiaNomics when I was young I collected Garbage Pail Kids when they first came out. LOL

[@basedmonitored5191]

What’s up with the A&F shirt? lol

[@NostalgiaNomics]

A&F never dies lol

[@pokebarn1]

Love it! Seems like people aren’t really listening to you sometimes, even on that live stream. Jake seems to just hear what he wants. What you say makes so much sense.

[@NostalgiaNomics]

Ya i know what you mean. I am kind of over those group streams. For a good debate, it needs to be 1 on 1 to really dig into to anything because with 4 people there is too much going on and convos going a million different directions.

[@Dahfhfyp]

from japan you're good

[@NostalgiaNomics]

Thank You! Appreciate the support all the way from Japan!!

[@redhawg]

Don't think luck had anything to do with Cathy Wood's moves, more like market manipulation and being in the top 1% where insider trading is more than just a rumor, it's real. Just like in this hobby, the people making the most money are the ones who have hundreds of thousands if not over a million in product to directly influence prices.

[@NostalgiaNomics]

That's true as well. Same with Nancy Pelosi lol

[@LostLosty]

You absolutely killed it on that live with Jake, guy got so heated he kept over talking everyone and raising his voice 😂

[@macariusfreestyle8521]

Is the live on KZbin yet? I missed it

[@TKKCollector]

Jake has this weird blindness that nostalgia for cards are formed on the first card sets opened. That is swsh and sm and all the people who entered the market during those two eras will always love buying sealed boxes (if not singles) His nostalgia is for wotc. Many people will long for swsh and sm. I think singles and slabs are more for collectors. My opinion. Sealed product can go up over time, whereas singles and slabs are assets that likely will not rise much. I agree with jake in that they are very very speculative.

[@jakebaca264]

He can't handle not knowing more than everyone you could tell when people were like admit you were wrong about modern that's when he started getting mad

[@grahamthecardman]

@@TKKCollector blindness is a terrible description for how Jake has formed his opinion. His opinion is based on every single collectable hobby that has ever existed and thousands of hours of research and learning across many collectible spaces. I would be frustrated if I was Jake as well. People are constantly misquoting him in his comments. He got heated in the live but it was justified. Intentionally misquoting someone is pretty lame.

[@grahamthecardman]

@@jakebaca264 he got frustrated because in plenty of videos he talks about and showed that was buying modern sealed because people were too negative on it. He bought many many cases. His thesis has always been that it makes sense at the right price. He bought cases of it because it was the right price. There is nothing to admit he was wrong about. It's non-sense.

[@Teacherguy06]

Friends…please listen to this guy. I’m new to Pokémon but collected comics and cards since I was 12 years old and I sell on eBay. Last year…Pokémon boxes were my best return. I have 50 plus slabbed Pokémon cards collecting dust . Pokémon boxes sold at profit after just 6 months.

[@NostalgiaNomics]

Thanks a lot Ian. Sorry to hear about the Slabs but awesome to hear you are doing so well on the boxes. Congrats!

[@dontaskmewhy266]

What do you think about Japanese promo cards. I mainly invest in Japanese promos because they are very exclusive and have a low supply. Japanese promos also have a premium because they are imported. I buy these cards on Japanese flea markets through a proxy service.

[@NostalgiaNomics]

Ya they are great. If you can get them at the right price you can do well. It's not my area of expertise but I know people do great in the Japanese side of the hobby. Keep it up!

[@TheMiltonroad]

ES Booster Box, Brilliant stars Booster Box, Lost Origin Booster Box, Silver Tempest Booster Box, Crown Zenith Elite trainer boxes.....you will not lose!

[@NostalgiaNomics]

I agree however, we may have some reprints coming out soon so it may be a gamble to buy in now at these prices. Long term you will be fine but could see some short term adjustments depending on the reprint size.

[@kylewarren5268]

My answer is, it has been good for me. Lol

[@trainingpartnerdre3949]

Good video - i'd like to hear more about one piece.

[@NostalgiaNomics]

Thanks and gotcha. Ill plan a video on it.

[@trainingpartnerdre3949]

@@NostalgiaNomics Cool man!

[@super_saiyan_tcg]

If people are throwing around the term "investment", their needs to be some talk about exit strategies of each booster box/slab. I would not hold Battle Styles and Evolving Skies for the same duration. Example: if I got into each booster box at $90, i'd be selling Battle Styles after a 2-3x because the fundamentals of the set aren't as strong as evolving skies which could keep going because of demand. Battle Styles will plateau before evolving skies does and I'd want to exit that position when it happens rather then just hold each box for 20 years. Same reason why hedge funds sell over valued positions and put that capital into under valued assets. They have exit strategies. Good video, we can all have different opinions and still enjoy the hobby.

[@NostalgiaNomics]

Great Point. I am actually going to be making a video about the exit and selling price points here soon. Thanks for sharing!

[@TheMiltonroad]

...so is the one piece boxes in the background English or Japanese? I presume English

[@NostalgiaNomics]

Yes English

[@hidus1178]

Your views with Jake and chats was spot on 🤙 u need a discord. Not sure u do. Also change of pace, would you do a video on other tcgs you enjoy.

[@NostalgiaNomics]

Yo Hidus, i appreciate it man! Ya i still do not have a discord lol. And ok ill think about that.

[@SoonerSquatch]

Sometimes "a little luck, means insider trading!" I get your point follow the cycles and do your due diligence!

[@NostalgiaNomics]

Haha ya... true!

[@pokemon_classics]

I think this was one of your better videos Alex. You articulated the benefits and risks of different approaches well and left some reasonable middle ground.

[@NostalgiaNomics]

Hey thanks a lot man. I know we are on different sides on things a lot of the time in the hobby but as always appreciate your perspectives.

[@pokemon_classics]

@@NostalgiaNomics Naw man, there aren't different sides just different approaches to the same passion and that's cool with me. I respect your approach and opinions . . . even if my own are sometimes different. Nothing but love!

[@NostalgiaNomics]

Same here man. Feel the same way.

[@kylewarren5268]

I'm in it for the money. If your passion isn't making u money then u need to move on. Of course I'm in it for money! Wtf is wrong with people?

[@NostalgiaNomics]

Hahaha ya I have always laughed at that buy what you like. I mean unless you are strictly 100% a collector and don't care about money at all but otherwise that is a terrible strategy. It's funny because everyone knows this but if you say it outloud then you get attacked. Strange times lol

[@gregc6107]

I think i mostly agree with everything you said but here are a few of my takes. I do completely agree that unopened are the least risky vs largest reward (it's because if you have 5 unopened boxes of a set you know not all boxes will have the best cards in it BUT you can sell them like they DO/MIGHT have the best cards in them) (the gambler's premium). The downside to unopen boxes is you never know how many are out there (there could be warehouses stored of a set for all you know) with slabs you know how many exist. I also think the barrier for entry for unopened boxes is pretty low (anyone can buy boxes) so it's a double edged sword. I don't invest in modern psa (i think owning them for investment is crazy, own them if you love the card). I personally own either unopened boxes or black label modern cards (usually black labels have a less then 3% chance of being produced and ultimately (like you said) the people with money want's the premium best of the best. Black labels currently are down (not rising like unopened boxes) but I still believe they are good investment and you can get them for much cheaper now (dollar cost averaging) and when (in 5 or 10 years) theres a surge, black labels will skyrocket.

[@NostalgiaNomics]

Only time will tell how all this plays out. I have no idea where the black labels will end up when its all said and done. I agree though that knowing the supply of slabs is a positive where you will never have that info with sealed boxes. Thanks for sharing your thoughts. Love to hear other perspectives!

[@brosettastone7520]

how is someone gonna say youre not a collector when you have a literal shrine of a collection right behind you xD

[@NostalgiaNomics]

No Idea but you would be surprised how many times i hear it lol

[@brosettastone7520]

@@NostalgiaNomics i just seen your appearance on pokenomics lmao sorry but that jake is an idiot. He is saying the reason booster box prices are high is because people are accounting ''the future'' into the price??? is he delusional?? seriously

[@channelbreak6929]

Great vid! And That DBZ VHS collection, so nostalgic 🤩🔥🔥🔥

[@NostalgiaNomics]

Thanks and ya I know. Gotta appreciate the classic VHS art!

[@Gruves_Collects]

Can someone steer me in the right direction to find this Jake podcast?

[@NostalgiaNomics]

Well its nto exactly a podcast. Its on his channel Pokenomics and is the newest livestream. He brings me and another guy on about half way through.

[@DaleGeorgePhair]

Subscribed ! Great video, I do collect sealed product, mainly vintage but like the modern cards also. You’re dead right about the booster boxes gaining value almost 100% of the time, it’s pretty blatant 😂

[@NostalgiaNomics]

Thanks a lot. I appreciate it. And ya I collect all around as well but if I had to make one bet I would make it on sealed booster boxes.

[@foresthill538]

If you pulled them yourself and sent them in to get a 10, then yeah. Singles and slabs are inconsistent with what can happen. Did you pull vintage holos from a $3.99 pack and sent them in to get 9s or 10s? Were they gold stars or cards that are rare in high grades? Most modern cards are a risk. Sealed modern is where it's at for investing with the most potential for growth in the future because of increased eventual scarcity of supply. The sealed depends on how supply and demand is over the next 5, 10,20 years and the type of investor you are. Some people buy at low prices now and flip in 3 years. Some hold for 10-15 years and embrace the long term hold. Let them know Alex!

[@NostalgiaNomics]

Yes, i agree with you. I am a mixture of both. I usually try to sell the majority of my positions, depending on the set, when they reach that $300 to $600 range and roll the profits back into new product to consistently realize the gains and also because the growth from $100 to $300/$600 in a lot quicker than the growth from $300/$600 to double from there. I always keep 1 Case of BBs long term and sometimes more if its ETBs of a special set like celebrations because you never know when the next Evolving Skies or Team up will emerge and go on a run.

[@foresthill538]

@@NostalgiaNomics Clearly sets are going up in value over time like with Chilling Reign and even up to Lost Origin now. Those that say modern doesn't appreciate because it's over printed are missing out on the fact that it's being consumed just as fast and available market supply is decreasing faster than it's being replenished. Very solid strategy! If it works, why change it? Special sets make a lot of sense since there aren't any booster boxes and a set like Celebrations also came with packs of other sets so you can watch those ones too.Even though I'm not sealed collecting, it'd be modern all the way. Lowest floor highest potential ceiling. Vintage just doesn't have that anymore. Buy a pack of fossil an wait for $1,000 or buy a case of Lost Origin and wait 5-10 years?

[@HoIlow]

The content is great as always but let’s appreciate the Physique my man is in the gym for sure! Great video bro 👌

[@NostalgiaNomics]

Haha you know it man! Thanks!

[@redpill_pokie]

You da man Alex!! Always appreciate the content -- I love adults on YT 🤣

[@NostalgiaNomics]

Thanks, i appreciate that!

[@nickaiello1731]

I knew this was you. Good to see you doing well my friend.

[@NostalgiaNomics]

Hey what's up man! No idea how the heck you found this channel lol but great to hear from ya!

[@overfried]

Brutally honest

[@KetchumAllCollectibles]

I knew it was coming 🍿

[@NostalgiaNomics]

Nah man. It's nothing like that. Not trying to start any drama I swear lol

[@KetchumAllCollectibles]

@@NostalgiaNomics hey I eat popcorn watching all types of entertainment 😆

[@pokemercenary6511]

Are slabs a value to YOU? If yes, buy them.

[@NostalgiaNomics]

Pretty Simple.

[@scalpertcg6179]

This guy is goated keep it up bro 😂👍

[@NostalgiaNomics]

Yo thanks. I appreciate it!

[@mikehoncho3695]

Good shit!

[@Sicktrick-Scott]

I checked out the live this morning after watching this because I don’t watch Pokénomics channel. I’m only an hour and half in before you joined but he just said the Alt art aerodactyl selling in a 10 for $400 is wrong and his $25 togetic is better🤦🏻‍♂️. He can’t grasp that people like modern at all. He is incredibly delusional. It’s a beautiful card! He was trying to say that myself (who doesn’t own it btw) and others who actually bought it don’t like that card? It’s not just an investment to some people it’s a card people like. The cards are way way cooler than the older stuff. The guy is in his own wee world and I would not take advice from him, I’d rather ask my two cats. Unreal. I’m off to watch the rest of it and I’m looking forward to your appearance.

[@Sicktrick-Scott]

Ohh god it got worse and worse. That guy is so immature and really doesn’t listen does he? I lost count of the amount of times his reply was “whatever” like a teenage girl. Not gonna lie, that was a really hard watch. Keep doing you man. I wouldn’t even engage with that level of ignorance or delusion. 👍

[@NostalgiaNomics]

Haha ya man it was hard to be a part of so i can imagine how hard it was on the viewers. I apologize for all 4 of us haha. Appreciate the support though. Thank You!

[@Sicktrick-Scott]

The other guys were actually really cool. It would have been a brilliant discussion without pokemomics I’m sure he is a nice person nothing personal to him but nah, I don’t find any value in his words at all. Happy to watch your stuff and support you dude. Keep it going! You deserve far more subs and I’m sure you will kill it! 👍

[@NostalgiaNomics]

@@Sicktrick-Scott I hear you man. And yo thanks a lot. For Real! Ill keep it comin.

[@thederpster2911]

I’m buying PSA/BGS slabs in the USA and flipping them here in Europe, the profits are well worth it, but no way I’d hold them long term. Loved your stance on Jake’s live, I don’t think he considers the average investor when discussing which dilutes the discussion..

[@NostalgiaNomics]

Ya Jake is a hard one to understand. That sounds like a good hustle there. Whenever you can find an inefficiency in a market there is money to be made. Keep it up!

[@thederpster2911]

@@NostalgiaNomics Thanks brother, keep the awesome content coming!

[@Unboxedonyt]

Yeah but where do we find these great deals on lots cuz it’s hard in my area.

[@tallcatshortdog]

very hard to do and takes lots of time and effort. That's the issue with that as time is money.

[@NostalgiaNomics]

Yep What Mike Says. This is why I am not in favor of it. Its just wishing and hopeing to find one offs here and there which isnt a great long term investing model.

[@tallcatshortdog]

Guess I'll have to go watch that live stream LOL. Spot on as usual.

[@NostalgiaNomics]

Haha o man its a long one. And thanks man!

[@erikcaldwell7026]

Best Pokémon investment channel on KZbin keep it up 👍

[@NostalgiaNomics]

Yoooo Erik thanks a ton bro!

[@_retrospecs]

You got some saucey slabs dog!

[@NostalgiaNomics]

Nah they're all just fake chinese knock offs i bought for the video. Don't tell anyone!

[@iamadinosaur007]

Thoughts on Scarlet and Violet? Nice pick up or a flop? 😅

[@brosettastone7520]

too early to tell as we dont have an established market for the set yet no idea how many print waves, the size of them etc

[@NostalgiaNomics]

I have to agree with Brosetta Stone. I have no idea how this new price point they have for MSRP is going affect where the boxes settle at retail, how the silver borders will be accepted and how strong the set will be. Too Early to have an opinion.

[@brandon4601]

Looking swoll my man 👊

[@NostalgiaNomics]

Been puttin in that work haha

[@TheKingpacheco1]

A lot more people need to watch this video. This content was great man. Thanks for making this

[@NostalgiaNomics]

Yo thanks a lot man. I really appreciate that!

[@skylerwheeler3974]

Slabs are like individual stocks. Higher risk higher reward. Sealed is like index funds. They will have ups and downs but overall longterm growth is for the most part safe and will happen with time. Solid video like always.

[@NostalgiaNomics]

Thats pretty much the same way i see it. Thanks man!

[@samsilva1864]

Buy any and all Charizard at all levels and years and you have yourself a sure increase on your original investment..

[@Brandonhart100]

Definitely agree with what you have to say. I've only been in the hobby a year and have reached the same conclusion as you. IMO slabs are a risk because of the number of them out there. Sure, there's a lot of sealed out there, but with the nostalgia and fun w/ opening they aren't as volatile.

[@NostalgiaNomics]

Absolutely! Thanks for sharing!

[@victormiranda4664]

Modern is king

[@KetchumAllCollectibles]

"Modern sealed" isn't inherently good though without context. Price certainly always matters. This is said by someone who transacts very heavily in all these markets and is buying (and currently owns) more wholesale modern sealed than I ever have at any point since I got back into this on the side in 2014 and am now doing this full time.

[@portalmasterry6765]

"Modern sealed" isn't inherently good though without context

[@PokeMartin]

@@portalmasterry6765 context would be buying evolving skies at $400 a box isn’t smart

[@portalmasterry6765]

@@PokeMartin So you're telling me that buying a PSA 10 vintage slabs at $400 in this current market is smarter than buying a sealed booster box that in 2 years went up from $100 to $400? You're telling me that a PSA 10 vintage slabs valued at $400 today has more potential than a sealed booster box of ES?? Is that the logic?

[@PokeMartin]

@@portalmasterry6765 no Forsure not, I didn’t say anything about slabs, I would rather buy 3 lost origin boxes.

[@KetchumAllCollectibles]

@@portalmasterry6765 literally just talking about price as the next sentence says lol. Price matters

[@taylorcripto4529]

Hello, I got back into the hobby with Crown Zenith. Between me and my buddy we have all of the top Crown Zenith hits in PSA 10, we are on the fence about holding or selling them all. This is the first time I have graded anything. Perhaps selling now and buying back later is the play.

[@NostalgiaNomics]

I dont want to give any opinion on that. I wouldn't want to be wrong and have you make the wrong decision. New sets with new hits are always a gamble on how they will play out. Some fall in price and some are like moonbreon lol GOODLUCK!

[@Average_CoD_Clips]

One of the best videos I’ve seen breaking down the investment game. I play PoGo pretty heavily, so that crossover set caught my attention. Wasn’t long until I was buying BBs of the better sets like LO and ST, which have already gone up. BB should stand for Bread and Butter because that’s what they are for the TCG realm.

[@NostalgiaNomics]

Yo thanks a lot, i really appreciate that. Also, BB (Bread And Butter) I love it!!

[@pokebeaches1097]

I think you're the only person that makes pokemon videos where you stand lol love the content man. Appreciate you being willing to speak your mind, its how we should all be across all aspects of life

[@NostalgiaNomics]

Haha thats funny and now that you say that i cant think of anyone who stands in their videos lol

[@johnmckenney2244]

What do you think about the moonbreon CGC 9? I'm into it for $500. Hold or sell? I feel in that grade (speculation) the card in 3-5 years will go to $1,700- $2,500. Within 10 years, all things constant (meaning demand for alt arts, the hobby continues to grow, Pokemon doesn't over print etc.) I feel the card will be $5,000-$10,000. I get market cap, but believe there will be enough demand as collectors mature and want that more expensive card from their childhood.

[@pokemonscarletandviolet258]

I’d say the most It can go up is $1000-$1500 all i takes is people to leave the hobby and your $500 moonbreon drops to $0

[@NostalgiaNomics]

I think if Evolving Skies does not get a reprint it will continue its upward trajectory because less and less will get opened at $400+ a box so the supply of graded cards will likely not see a huge increase from where its at. I think that card will always hold a special place in everyone's heart to remember this era. If it does get reprinted, depending on the size, it could come down and be down for some time. Its a gamble either way. GOODLUCK with whatever you choose!

[@mattrawlins3571]

The cards that hold value are the ICONIC cards. That Moonbreon is iconic and will be remembered by everyone in the future. I got a PSA 10 for my daughter and every trade night she goes to every kid goes nuts over that card. When those kids grow up they will get one. Long term hold, but it will be big. Especially if they do not print Evolving Skies again.

[@Ryuuz]

Love your videos bro, but your squeaky voice combined with that echo is annoying as hell. Have considered using some external mic ?

[@NostalgiaNomics]

Point Taken.

[@kinkydervish]

Great video man. Because of my problem with opening product I buy some to open and etbs and tins n such and shove em in a lid bin and hide them from myself XD small potates but slowly I've amassed quite a bit of product

[@NostalgiaNomics]

Thanks man and ya that can end up building you an awesome collection and Investment because there is no telling which cards or products will take off and by keeping them out of sight and out of mind you can definitely end up with some heavy hitters down the road!