Brutally Honest Insight

[@tomgreen2737]

One of the reasons I am subscribed to you is because you come off as genuine.

[@budge1972]

I know the sick feeling you talk about. I lost my job of 23 yrs because of depression and panic/anxiety attacks and now work part time only on minimum wage. Im happier now than i was when taking home 40k+ a year I also have been offered jobs which ive had to turn down because the bad feelings come back. Money isnt everthing folks. Happiness is worth so much more

[@HonestPerspective1981]

Good for you! I hope you are doing well.

[@JamzeGrovedale]

I've tuned out of several channels that just seem to be constant gloating about the pick ups they've made, splashing the cash and then receiving free games from viewers. Keep doing what you're as its more realistic and closer to what its like for most people.

[@ChilliKnightOG]

I know of one or two, specifically from the UK.

[@JamzeGrovedale]

@@ChilliKnightOG we're probably thinking of the same people 😅

[@gameshack1985]

I'm glad it isn't just me. The videos where people say 'don't send me things' but they actively give out their address to people, blatantly wanting people to send them stuff and then the 'I spent £600 on games!' are videos that turn me off too. We're all clearly thinking of one person specifically, but I used to like his channel more than I do now....his videos seem to be all the same now every week....go out, buy expensive games with little desire to play them, make video to 'share his pickups'..

[@ChilliKnightOG]

@@gameshack1985 It definitely seems we all are thinking the same things about the same channel. 100% Agree with everything you just said. The channel used to seem genuine, now seems incredibly fake.

[@gameshack1985]

@@ChilliKnightOG R and a G?

[@stewartwhite4695]

Mate this is the reason why I like your channel because your on a budget like the rest of us. I really don't like watching someone who can just buy anything and everything they want??!!!!! As a working class man I can't relate to it.

[@22fairywings]

You legend, stop putting yourself down, you’re genuine. Keep doing what you’re doing. Take your buddy

[@jasonbanks86]

I’m one of those who puts your content on in the background while getting on with other stuff. I find it interesting most of the time. I prefer this style over those who just buy the expensive stuff. It’s more true to life for most of the population.

[@beerbear81]

Ive been watching your videos for a few years now, I appreciate this video. Im a single father, i work full time but by the time I’ve paid all my bills i dont have any money to spend on my self. Thanks to your free games collection videos using your methods ive managed to build s collection for my self and my kids so thanks man. Keep up the great work.

[@Valentine82]

I genuinely enjoy watching your videos and content. The way you articulate and talk about your experiences and nostalgia definitely stands out of the crowd. Keep up the good work. 👍🏻

[@paulleray7699]

Ive said it before in the comments and il say it again... I really enjoy your content and I'm really pleased to have you slap bang in the middle of my small subscription group! Keep up the great work mate 😊

[@sam-gq2ln]

Subbed from the fifa days, no idea what you’re talking about these days but always will drop in and leave a like when I see you’ve uploaded

[@Ad0n1jah_91]

I may be one of the only ones that does this, but I still watch the FIFA 19 RTG every now and then, probably watched it about 6 times all the way through now. I really enjoyed your approach to the game and how your team developed over the course of the game cycle. Keep going man, your personality and ethos is the reason we all continue to watch your content 😊

[@ccipher5990]

A brilliant video, TVM. There's a lot of us who really appreciate and enjoy your content and we're definitely glad you didn't leave KZbin for aldi!

[@billwilkin4608]

Good for you mate. You said it in the video. You only live once and you might as well be happy doing what you're doing. Im definitely not alone in saying I truly enjoy your videos and would miss them if they weren't there. Keep it up 💪

[@TomNoles007]

Good for you mate, this was a brilliant video. The mental health aspects you touched on really chimed with me. Maybe worth a regular thing, just chatting about peace of mind, different scenarios, choices to put happiness first etc?

[@jamesbogle655]

Hi mate, just watching the video and hearing about your previous struggles and how you have overcome them shows your strength and to do continue to do what makes you happy despite the difficulties again shows your strength. The easy thing would be to go get a job and hate it again. I also really appreciate your content of thrifty game collecting. As someone who has recently started a family and no longer has “game money” but wants to collect some games your content has been so helpful to me in showing me you can still do that. Keep it up mate

[@JasperQuirk]

Cor, I've enjoyed watching you create a game collection from nothing. It's even more impressive in that you don't have this magic money tree you can grab cash off to keep going. I do like your physical shelves (not just the stuff you put on them :-)

[@Peter-in8uc]

Don't worry about people sniping and hating mate, it's the modern world. I really enjoy your content and I'm sure many others do too - keep being yourself 👍

[@daveechungus]

This is my favourite video of yours yet, honest and real. Much respect mate.

[@HRSDAVIES99]

The repetition you are talking about is why we all love the videos mate, we are all here to experience someone else’s perspective of a game store

[@knuckleballtwins]

Happiness and contentment over money ANYDAY! Just be careful of those sponsorship opportunities, as that’s how we got hacked - Through a contract link 😬 Thank you for the video, still following after all these years 👊

[@robertpatterson1037]

Love the honesty. One of my favourite KZbin channels. Keep up the good work.

[@slamtastix]

Just a normal bloke. Love it mate.

[@Betaaaagamer]

Mate keep doing what your doing. What I like about you is that you actually play your games or buy games with every intention to play. Most other youtubers just hoard tonnes of games, also buy expensive awful games just cos they are rare and they will never play them games. Keep it up man.

[@dillonblake6219]

Great to see someone normal have a go at KZbin. I’ve started buying Xbox 360 games to play and often find myself watching your older vids. Thanks

[@TUBEWALKER100]

Great honest video mate, keep up the good work. Have got some cool games from watching your videos.

[@SecretOfMonkeyIsland784]

I respect TVM for this video, i like people that are honest and truthful about things, ill give this a thumbs up

[@bhamacuk]

You don't have to justify yourself to anyone but thanks for opening up and being honest. I enjoy your videos, I find them very engaging even if you're just wandering around cex! You should definitely branch out into live game streaming or retro reviews.

[@Paullovesretro]

Love your honesty and your work. Keep it up generally like your content. Quite often I skip or fast forward other people I follow but never seem to do that with your channel.

[@Ste_365]

Fair play pal for the honesty in this video 👍

[@cheekybo9926]

I've met Nate (PMM) he was super friendly and even bought me a beer at Hollywood Studios. Glad you enjoy his content too as he is genuine. Really enjoyed this video, must have felt good to get stuff off your chest. As long as you're happy, keep doing what you enjoy.

[@robfut9954]

For the record you were, at one time, the absolute best FIFA reviewer on YT for a number of years. Would definitely watch if you made a second channel for FUT

[@alistairchafer188]

been in job made me unwell so good on you for moving on, couple of side hussles and add up, i used to look to have 7 streams of income so could always survive, one of those turned into a full time that love on the railway, keep it up and your channel we grow, given up with car boots and charity shops also, they want to charge silly prices.

[@cameronholliday2819]

I’m glad you make your content , shows how the working class people try build a collection when your thinking about paying your rent unlike big KZbinrs keep doing your thing mate ❤🎉

[@ChilliKnightOG]

Love the realness, love the content TVM. It is far more relatable. Looking forward to see what new Xbox games you pick up. I watched a lot of channels over the years that went from being humble and down to earth to picking up £500+ worth of games every week and saying they "cant afford it" all while viewers sending them games, etc also. You decide who that is. I love this channel.

[@Neo_Player]

One reason I watch this channel is that you come across as genuine. The other is that the videos help me to sleep 😂 just kidding. Really good content and good luck with everything you do.

[@JMplaysFM]

Do I find this content repetitive? Yes to some extent but it’s genuinely what I come here for! Think some of the comments on the videos you make are harsh. I saw you got name dropped in a video the other day for being click baity, that’s not how I’d describe it.

[@AerithWildberger]

I appreciate the honesty in this video though I will always argue that you shouldn't have to respond or address negativity people have towards you. I genuinely enjoy your videos. We wouldn't be coming back every video if we didnt think you were a genuine person. And I can definitely agree with your evergreen content comment. I have your original trading in game collection series saved and go back to it frequently. Its one of my favourite series on KZbin.

[@theblackmoomin]

Look out, manscape ads coming..😉🤣

[@philiprawles6262]

I think your videos are great, using your methods I've managed to trade my way to a boxed Xbox series S console from CEX, my out of pocket expense is £89 and got £222 in credit in less than 3 months, so thanks, keep doing what your doing

[@OohRight]

TVM trades in credibility for cex credit

[@longtom6909]

I've been a viewer, but not a subscriber, for a long time and have been on the fence about you since the start. This was an interesting insight and honestly I think its a bit of a revelation, at least for me. I think there might be more similarities in our personality than I realised and knowing that is a bit of a turning point for me. Keep powering on, you're doing a great, I'm now a subscriber!

[@PiggyGuru123]

If you watch him regularly why woudnt you subscribe. Strange behaviour that. Acting like your subscription has to be earnt😅

[@longtom6909]

​@@PiggyGuru123because KZbin already knows I watch his videos, so they're presented to me even without being a subscriber. I see the videos either way... Subscribing is only of benefit to the content creator!

[@PiggyGuru123]

@@longtom6909 support his videos and subscribe from the start...

[@tsu177]

I can relate with you on the car boot sales and the atmosphere. Also its very time consuming compared to something like vinted, and it feels like a bunch of vultures descend on which seller has just arrived. Im a student so money is tight and do the same thing with vinted to effectively create a free collection

[@JimBob-vg2og]

I much prefer watching you to channels like Retro Ghetto as I know you are genuine and not flashy / trashy over substance!

[@ccipher5990]

What's your beef with RG, Jim Bob? You not a fan of PS3 classics? 😄 Or are you jealous of his fresh crepes? 👟

[@SecretOfMonkeyIsland784]

I gave RG's channel a go but i unsubscribed quickly as i just found the 50min runtime for 5-10mins of interesting content a drag. It also often felt like collecting for the sake of collecting rather then having nostalgia or a fondness for a title. Also collecting PS3 Essentials, rather like TVM's fondness for promo copies is questionable taste IMO.

[@ccipher5990]

@SecretOfMonkeyIsland784 Do you think RG is a full time KZbinr?

[@SecretOfMonkeyIsland784]

@@ccipher5990 I dont know, but id imagine it costs a lot of money to continually buy games at the rate he does with his subscriber base size. I think most do it as a 2nd job, but he could be fulltime.

[@ccipher5990]

​@SecretOfMonkeyIsland784 He puts out two videos a week with a fair bit of editing involved, regular shopping trips etc. Tough to see where he finds time for much else.

[@djvoo19]

Genuine bloke and great videos. Keep it going :-)

[@goomie8517]

I worked for jd and completely understand what is being said here. I also now work in Aldi and it’s the exact feeling I had when I worked in JD. You made a brilliant decision by not joining Aldi

[@Alexander_l322]

I feel the same way about work like that. I can’t work without feeling dread and sick, so I do my own thing now and I am mostly happy because I am free in a sense of I don’t answer to anyone, not rich and I live cheaply.

[@Final_Heaven]

You shouldn't feel you have to explain yourself people pal, I've been watching you for a long time now, it's refreshing and genuine content, I'm always in ku local CeX for ages at a time, more often than not I leave without anything but it's fun to me and how I pass the time some days, just keep doing what you're doing and ignore the haters/naysayers, it's your channel at the end of the day

[@danth3noob]

I do like your videos as I do enjoy seeing your view points on different areas and what you enjoy is what you enjoy which is a message that can bring people in a good space of collecting (me included as started the xbox games) just keep on being you

[@aaronhorne2128]

Really honest video, always found your videos interesting, funny and helpful. 👍

[@llamalandYT]

Commenting to say thanks and all the best.

[@stevenreid1449]

Respect just do you thanks for be being honest🤝 i really enjoy your vids keep up the good work

[@jlbwho7913]

Love your videos! Honest and straight forward

[@SEGASaturnLad]

Keep it real, unfortunately yt has become an area where making money is the primary driver for many uk channels too many to name, their sole focus is building a ‘brand’ and cashing in. These people all carry the same BS fake whiff to their videos, ridiculous facial expressions in thumbnails, clickbait titles, CEX moaning. I genuinely think viewers have had enough of it.

[@ccipher5990]

Do you think Retro Ghetto is now a full time KZbinr?

[@samse7en11]

An impressively honest insight

[@squinqz8bp230]

thats funny, the usual negative comments that are at the top of your comment section arent here this time.... people are snakes

[@Biggary1972]

Great video, you are always going to get trolls who try and put down everything you do. Be yourself! I love your content and enjoy every video, I'm with you with not being able to afford games so the time. But whatever you choose to do, make sure you do it for you, the retrospective idea sounds great too! (I'm just waiting for the usual childish "he does this for CEX credit" posts) Take care

[@PiggyGuru123]

Yeah but those "he does this for CEX credit " comments are clearly messing about it's not an attack on him personally. We all watch his channel and I enjoy it. It helps his engagement

[@ccipher5990]

​@TheHunt708 The real fans know that, Hunty. You're a loyal fan who delivers the banter.

[@DavidHowe-v5i]

Well done mate ,love your channel ,and what you said was true 👍🙏

[@Alexander_l322]

Might as well get yourself on universal credit as you probably are allowed it

[@SecretOfMonkeyIsland784]

10:05 - Id lay money on one of those being 'Cayle'?, he will regardly remark on how social media and TikTok videos pay for his collection of very expensive game titles.

[@ccipher5990]

Monk, what are your thoughts on Cayle? 🤔

[@tsu177]

I don't think comments like this help, there's no need to create friction between people in the community. (he does seem to go on alot about the money he gets though)

[@SecretOfMonkeyIsland784]

@@tsu177 No one is bashing him, just stating a fact based on a remark from TVM'S video. I enjoy Cayles content.

[@ccipher5990]

@tsu177 Cayle is the Man City of game collector KZbinrs, buying his way to success.

[@LeKretch]

Great insight, i've also started using vinted more but the only thing is after the buyer protection fee then shiping, what was a £5 game is now £11

[@leejbird1984]

Great content, keep up the good work! Have you ever considered setting up a Patreon account? I think a lot of people here would be interested in supporting your content. Especially for retro game play throughs. Just a thought. 😊

[@kimscrafts4814]

I don't always comment but I enjoy your channel I like that you are honest about games and I like the fact that you seem real and relatable. Some of the bigger channels I stop watching and unsubscribe as they get big and then become cocky and fake some would say cringy especially as they buy these massive purchases like oh I can write this off as I have all this money not relatable unless you also have a load of cash to 😂 keep doing what you doing ill be watching the next one 😊

[@leonreaper90]

I wouldnt worry TVM, Drama creates clicks. You're doing good bud

[@konrad2008]

Love the honesty 👍 looking forward to more content 😎

[@Comesnackwithme]

Great video mate keep up the great content, I'm a poor game collector to 🙂

[@Sayishere]

Just wanted to to say i enjoy your videos, keep it up

[@Ironturtle83]

Honest video. Can relate to the hating work. Good on you for making a living out of this. Would like to see some more gameplay/ reviews vids from you of the games you enjoy.

[@jester9112]

Don't worry I watch all your videos and enjoy your content sod the haters you carry on mate.

[@duncfunk2998]

Fair play for making this video. I think you could utilise the collection you already have to make some more videos. People will always search stuff like 'xBox 360 Hidden Gems', 'Best PS2 Racing Games', etc. I'd imagine titles like that would still get views well into the future and would definitely be a good use of your editing skills. I think long form reviews are a harder sell as they're specific to one game.

[@marko9636]

if they are saying that, then they obviously don’t watch your videos. Good honest content is why i watch. The best videos were when you’d buy from facebook etc and flip for profit. As for another channel, I think you’re great at game prices what’s gone up and down in value maybe some sort of charts thing and tracking prices is great for us collectors.

[@Arophous]

Our local CEX (Watford) the only gripe I have is the store is too thin so you feel in the way standing there too long, def wouldn’t feel comfortable doing that for an hour, prob would run out of games to inspect after 30 mins 😅. Hope series x is getting loads of use!

[@OohRight]

You went to Disney world within the last year so you can’t be too hard up. Maybe don’t do things like that if you’ve got overdue bills etc. You will find a job you enjoy but it may take starting and quitting a few first

[@Dandoyupeben]

@@OohRight innit such a lazy guy with his 1 vid a week boo hoo life’s hard

[@JMplaysFM]

He sold a collection to fund that trip to be fair

[@OohRight]

@@JMplaysFM fair enough just saying

[@andygordon1028]

Genuinely the best video you’ve ever done. Some people just love putting other people down. Try a second channel, what’s the worse that can happen, especially if you’re going to be playing the games anyway. Keep going with the videos!! 👌

[@manuelcosta224]

Thanks for all the Boring videos 😄 Maybe there is something wrong with me, but i like them.

[@NancyYoung-n5b]

Schaefer Avenue

[@OliverGould-j2t]

JD was terrible, but some good memories

[@smithy5271]

Decent honest video , I kinda watch your channel as I feel I do not need to give you my full attention. Your a very lucky man to have the support of your wonderful wife to allow you to do what you enjoy. Thank you.

[@dondedestephen4857]

Schmitt Extensions

[@Fipperdavid]

Yes please that would be great keep doing what you are doing great content

[@ChippingawayatOCD]

I hear you, more than you know maybe. You’ve got a lot of ability and you need to balance your work with your thoughts and your mental health. Just me to you, do you know anything about OCD?

[@ChippingawayatOCD]

I’m definitely not a bot either, more a CCFC fan 😮

[@cameronholliday2819]

I’m pretty sure Facebook market place changed months back and now all I get is “ things from further away “ where it used to be good to actually find things in my area?

[@trystandavies2469]

Why did you stop making Fifa content??

[@PiggyGuru123]

Cus he got about 400 views on A video when he brought it back a few months ago

[@Muttleyy9068]

To be honest iv startted to collect physical games now and i enjoy your videos to see what you pick up some games i did'nt even know there where out there and also fuck the haters keep doing what your doing if your enjoying it.

[@UnitedSpotlight]

I always just assumed you had another normal job and did this on the side just as hobby, or bought and sold way more things but the channel was game focused. i appreciate the honestly of the video, but if your struggling for money why not produce more content with what you have in the collection if your not doing anything else in the week you have the time to make more videos or work a part time job. I run 2 very small KZbin channels with only 3k subs between them putting a vid a week or so out and work a full time job with 2 kids and do a bit of ebay buying a selling on the side as well which is how i found your channel a few years ago the whole reselling side of it, I do youtube becoz i enjoy making the content more than for money but you get out of life what you put in and while this video is very open & honest sometimes reality has to hit that maybe you need to work harder to get where you want to get too, I dont wanna sound like a awful but i know this will sound horrible but this video makes you come across as a bit lazy, if your getting by, by doing what your doing your very lucky to be in that position 1 or 2 KZbin vids a week really is not alot of work and yes i get people think youtube makes you loads of money and i get you feel the need to address that fact with nearly 100k subs people think you have made it, but editing this type of video and uploading is minimal work honestly look at your week how long do you spend on making a youtube video and compare it to a full time job and use the spare time better, what is it a couple hours filming if that, voiceover and edit content, make a thumbnail and upload, it has to be tops 8 hours of work but probably less in a week, its something i would do on Saturday morning while still working a full time job, and dont get me wrong i like your vids and that you come across genuine but this vid just hit a nerve with me for some reason

[@Dandoyupeben]

@@UnitedSpotlight Yeah same late the fact he would rather sit on his 1 video a week and scrimpt by rather than get a job or make more videos. Pretty laughable to be honest 😂

[@lew87ys]

Cwmbran cex are useless. I bought a steel book PS4 game from them and after I beat it I tried to take it back but they wouldn't take it as the steel book didn't have a barcode. Even though I bought it from the a few weeks before.

[@robfut9954]

Retro game reviews seem to be getting popular, even though of another channel with that since you have the games already?

[@bobdigi500]

I watch your vids but rarely commen on youtube videos. Imo youtube is best with this kind of honest, basic content on subject matters I'm interested in. I love walking to CEX and maybe a charity shop to buy a few cheap games and films. And id rather watch this type of stuff compared to loud. Excitable over produced nonsense. I like you, your content and that's enough for me!

[@SurrenderLemon]

I enjoy your videos. Let the haters hate

[@Waynesworldofgaming]

Big respect for this mate

[@nicklong27]

If you're really struggling that much then you need to start pumping out more vids. Start a new series where you can pump out a video per night, grind grind grind, your channel will grow. Take a leaf from Cayle. He's come out of nowhere and he's killing it (for how old his channel is at least) You gotta put in the work man. I wish you the best

[@matthewbraith0411]

He is too busy having his way with Kuon, what a sad little man.

[@ccipher5990]

Cayle has a big budget and was already a TikTok veteran before starting that channel.

[@nicklong27]

@@ccipher5990 Awwwww ok. Should TVM just give up then?

[@JimBob-vg2og]

I don’t like him. Comes off as a douche so I “don’t recommend”Ed him 🤣

[@ccipher5990]

@@JimBob-vg2og You reckon he's a bit of a flash git, Jim Bob?

[@tattoobuddha5364]

You’re best video yet

[@renniegamemaster2368]

I know what you mean as i sell on ebay and have been doing for almost 2 years. people think that i must have loads of money, but that for from the truth. sometime you have to block out the BS and just keep doing what you have to. YNWA

[@OliverGould-j2t]

You was the only reason JD was fun

[@Pacmanfan-po9rn]

Work at cex😂

[@8bitH]

TVM FTW

[@ShaneAlex91]

Road to 100k

[@KraftyLive]

f them all @TVM ! controversial people get views, and if you live rent free in someones head or video then more power to you mate!

[@PiggyGuru123]

TVM had a brutally honest shite for CEX credit, in all seriousness though a great video!

[@Andyzoot]

My theory is that this account belongs to TVM's wife and she uses it to give a dig at him when she's at work.

[@highnoon7097]

If brands are offering you £300 to push a bit of tat, I can't imagine many of us would object to you taking the money. It supports you and the channel. We'd all tolerate a quick "this video was brought to you by" message... Arlo and Skill Up happily shill SquareSpace, countless youtubers take the easy money from advertising Raid Shadow Legends. ManScaped seems to have an unlimited budget trying to lump the Lawnmower Pube-dewangler 3000 so get a piece of that mate! We tolerate these minor interruptions as that's the price you have to pay for free content. As an aside, I'm surprised that you worked at a factory and interviewed at Aldi. No disrespect to those roles but you're clearly a level above this kind of role. As someone that's worked mainly in the insurance & legal industry I think you'd do well in that environment. You're definitely more engaging than a lot of the people I interview for these jobs. EUI Insurance (Admiral, Elephant etc) are based in multiple sites in Wales, probably with some working from home options available too if being amongst people isn't your thing.

[@8bitH]

goat