Buying Vintage Grail Pokemon Cards at Orlando Collect-A-Con 2024! | Part 1

[@GrimHorizonTV]

How did I do? Let me know in the comments how the deals and pickups were! I am over the moon I am 100% done with every Neo era set now!

[@samersalama6275]

I definitely need to haggle more. Very impressive buys.

[@GrimHorizonTV]

Thank you and I definitely suggest it! Just start by doing quick research on TCG Player or eBay last solds so you can have a good base point and go from there!

[@lostpokejay]

probably less music and more talking.

[@GrimHorizonTV]

Noted! I wanted a good mix of both in this video just to show how the con went! I will do future videos that just focus on negotiations though!!

[@aamiestull2839]

That lugia!!!!! That Gyrados rug was dope!

[@GrimHorizonTV]

Thank you!! The Gary rug was super sick for sure! Now I want one made for Mewtwo 🤣🤣🤣

[@dachkammer]

This video was absolutely fantastic bro! I like that you showed off some tables quickly and slowed it down for the negotiations. I felt like I was at the show there with you. Keep them coming brother you have wayyyy more subs ahead of you. 1k is criminal for this content.

[@GrimHorizonTV]

Thank you so much!! I just hit 1k last week! I am appreciating every step of the way and thankful I hit it already in a 6 month window. Hopefully it continues to grow but in the mean time I am just doing what I love and making cool videos out of it with my own spin! 🤘🤘

[@hyrte0010]

This video taught me to try to haggle the condition of the card rather than the price. I mean dropping that southern island mew from 120 to 50 was crazy

[@GrimHorizonTV]

Definitley the smart move! Most cards I find have NM pricing on MP cards. Definitely look over what you are buying so you can make an educated offer!

[@livefree7005]

You are good at negotiating 👍

[@GrimHorizonTV]

Thank you!! 🤘🏼🤘🏼

[@OnePrideFishing]

You have a good eye for the dings and scratches man

[@GrimHorizonTV]

Thank you! Just gotta always get the cards in the right light to see all the flaws! I use my phones flashlight a lot when checking them out!

[@poke_ballers]

Definitely vendors have same items. This time I did not see a lot of unique products and no one did live rips or shows, Still pretty good time tho

[@GrimHorizonTV]

Agreed! Nothing over the top exciting but still a great time! Always good seeing people you only catch up with at cons and tracking down cards you need!

[@JediMasterT]

Yea I was in that general admin line and holy guacamole it was long. I showed up about 15min prior to 10 and waited an additional 30min after open to get to the front of the line. I like how the vendor agrees it's MP and still wants to sell for over LP lol. "I didn't see that" sure you didn't. Man I can't with these sellers...it's sad that we have to double and triple check everything. Keep coming back to add more lol. I 10000% agree that it was like every single case had the same exact high end bangers. This con was my first one and I definitely was nervous haggling in person...so thinking back on it I could have done better with my bigger trades/deals. In the end it's not a huge loss but if your trying to make that dollar stretch it all adds up.

[@GrimHorizonTV]

Thank you for all the insight and comments! That line was insane! Sucks you had to wait through it. I get VIP every time just to skip the damn line, that is worth the money alone ha! I was glad the Dragonite deal worked out in the long run, I legit just walked away the first interaction but couldn't find another clean copy anywhere so went back and had another go. We came to terms off camera and just filmed the pickup after the fact. 100% the sellers aren't going to comp stuff when selling unless you bring up negotiation, I assume they have so many people that just walk up and say yes to their numbers. Always, always, always comp your cards and look them over 10 fold. The I don't know that was there happens way to often than not unfortunately. Congrats on your first con though and hope you had a great time! It gets easier each time and you will build up huge confidence to negotiate. I go into deals not getting emotions in the way. If they say "No" then it wasn't meant to be. The same card is in in the building most likely in better shape and for a better deal. Just gotta find it!

[@JediMasterT]

@@GrimHorizonTV yea 100% , I went in with a lot of trade raw and slabs to try and move into some grail cards which as soon as I found a grail I threw the kitchen sink at him lol. I’m fine with it he gave me 75-80% trade on comps so I felt okay. Plus the stuff I was trading was not selling for me either. My biggest pick up was a Karen’s umbreon VS PSA 9

[@GrimHorizonTV]

@@JediMasterT trading or selling sometimes makes the absolute best sense especially if you can't move it. People don't think of all the time/space/fees involved in selling a card online and letting go for a little bit of a cut is actually a great alternative if you get something you want in return! You scored huge! That is a personal grail of mine one day! Love all the art from VS!

[@PrimeTimePokermon]

Awesome video and really nice pickups! Congrats on finishing the neo set and can't wait for part 2!

[@GrimHorizonTV]

Thanks man to all! I so can't wait to do a Neo recap video! It is my favorite era and the binder complete makes me so happy!

[@raul9891]

Awesome picks up. Must respect for sticking to your price points and conditions. Great video cant wait for the next one. That line to the entrance was insane lol.

[@GrimHorizonTV]

Thanks man! I am a firm believer there is no point in over paying. There will always be another card available at some point. Some of these vendors have insane prices on stickers but once you say something they are willing to negotiate. Not using this video to put anyone on blast but more for educational purposes I guess and just what I have been doing all along regardless!

[@RandomjificationOfficial]

We are at 0:50 sec in the blue and pink shirts lmfao I knew it had to be another youtuber!

[@GrimHorizonTV]

Went back and saw the two of you in the vid! Hope you had a great weekend there!

[@telaportofficial]

Saw you at the Con! You didn't get a chance to stop by our booth, but it seemed you were very focused and on the go the whole time haha! Hope to see you next con!

[@GrimHorizonTV]

Sorry I missed your table! I thought I at least looked at every booth but there were so many people there this weekend it was sometimes hard to get around and follow a direct pattern! I was definitely on a mission tracking down cards. I will definitely find you at the next Con!!

[@kevinmccarty157]

These sellers are out of their mind

[@GrimHorizonTV]

A lot of them definitely were. So many things I saw were so over priced it wasn't even funny...

[@OnePrideFishing]

Agreed I was there and it’s insanity. Only ones I had luck with was sports cards

[@GrimHorizonTV]

@@OnePrideFishing There were a lot of sellers that worked with me but some just didn't even want to budge. Waiting on the person to just walk up and say OK to their numbers.

[@OnePrideFishing]

@@GrimHorizonTVit was my first ever convention/ card show ever so it was a lot of fun I was just blown away with some of the pricing and since I haven’t been in the Pokémon scene for a bit I just stuck to sports for the most part. Looking to go to a local card show and see if prices would be a little better. Anyway awesome video man I’ll be checking more videos out

[@GrimHorizonTV]

@@OnePrideFishing The local shows are definitely where it is at. Much better deals to be found for sure there. Thanks for for the feedback and hope you enjoy future vids!

[@ShinBenimaru1]

I think you were on the mark with the Light Dragonite there. Definitely MP condition. Hate it when I go sell my cards and there's a tiny factory whiting or nick, they'll say its LP.

[@Oz__MTG]

Unfortunately, anything that’s outside of whitening imo would definitely bring it down to MP.

[@GrimHorizonTV]

That Dragonite is definitely MP. The front face is good which is what I want for the binder outside that spec right under the box. Looks like holo bleed but its a chip in the card showing the Cosmos under it. Adds a bit of character but at least got it for a decent price! Vendors will point out everything on a card when buying but when you point out what is on their cards they get mad sometimes. Guess it depends on the person but doesn't make sense ha

[@MasterJediHeyns]

Sweet pick ups, looked like a great time!!

[@GrimHorizonTV]

Thanks dude! It's actually an insane haul of pickups. Part 2 I'll go over everything I took home and what I sold there to make it happen!

[@Bandersonloud91]

that light dragonite was way overpriced dude trying to finesse they was MP all day

[@GrimHorizonTV]

Yep. Glad we ended up making a deal but definitely wasn't going to buy at the high number. Wasn't worth anywhere close to that

[@Bandersonloud91]

@@GrimHorizonTV i have a bunch of 5-6s and they all look like that dragonite only reason i say that but the guy who sold you the mew was really cool big ups to him

[@GrimHorizonTV]

@@Bandersonloud91 I love the vendors that are also collectors and want to help other collectors complete their goals! Not judging all vendors at these vendors but there are plenty that just look at the cards as profit and don't even care the end location of it and just want that buck. There are so many great vendor/collectors though that go out of their way to help others that I've seen right next to me with not even saying a word. Those are the wholesome moments

[@riteguyssports6308]

Holy shit that might be the longest line I have ever seen lol

[@GrimHorizonTV]

It took 6-7 minutes to walk to the end and was 800x speed in the video 😂😂😂 it was stupid stupid long!

[@aaceves4481]

Master negotiator! Haha 🔥🔥 pickups no doubt. Collect-A-Con is wild. Hoping it’s coming to Denver.

[@GrimHorizonTV]

Thanks dude!!! Definitely got some good deals while I was there with a bit of haggling ha. I think the closest Con to you this year is going to be Texas. They had Denver last year but not going back in 2024 unfortunately. ☹️

[@houndoomshouse]

Looked like a damn good time! That Lugia pickup was NICE

[@GrimHorizonTV]

Was definitely a ton of fun dude! The Lugia trade was probably the best deal of the weekend in terms of value! It is already broken open and looks amazing cleaned up a bit! Legit dirt was smeared on it. Should have at least gotten wiped down before grading.

[@kaioakbacon]

Hey I was the Australian guy selling stuff.

[@GrimHorizonTV]

It was nice meeting you dude! Do you travel to all the cons? Might see you again this year!

[@Cobie00]

Really good video. I like these buyer POVs more than the vendor POVs

[@GrimHorizonTV]

I much prefer the buyer perspective but I am biased ha. The buyer is getting the deal for their collection 90% of the time. Some of these seller videos are just trying to make a buck on someone. Plenty of fair sellers out there though!

[@Cobie00]

@@GrimHorizonTV it would be awesome if we could see you putting the cards into the binder afterwards. That would be satisfying. You inspired me to start a legendary collection master set. I had a lot of them when I said I was going to start, but I sold them all. I have three left and a new binder, so at least I have a start

[@GrimHorizonTV]

@@Cobie00 Part Two is going to be a card overview of all the cards I picked up and where I stand with all the master sets. You should totally check out my "Finishing What I Started 24 Years Ago" Series. That is basically what the entire channel has been based off of once I filmed those videos months back! A Completed Neo era binder overview is definitely in the near future as well. LC is going to be a grind! I started that set in a binder too but cant justify buying reverses when I see them. Just so so expensive. Rather work on all my e-Readers first!

[@warrenlauren]

Congrats on completing Neo!!!

[@GrimHorizonTV]

Thank you!!!! It has been a damn journey trying to complete them all. I still haven't finished Part 2 of this video so I can't even put them in the binder yet it is killing me ha

[@RolandKoller90]

It’s crazy how all of us adults are chasing our childhood. Yet we suppress our childlike wonders at such a young age for the “real world”.

[@GrimHorizonTV]

It's a crazy opposite world we live in!

[@_Flux_]

That mew deal was niiiiiiice

[@GrimHorizonTV]

The Mew made the trip! Been hunting for the right copy to complete Southern Islands for a hot minute now!!

[@bailyowens5026]

The homies Collectibe Tags are awesome!!! Solid video bro 💪🏼

[@GrimHorizonTV]

Thanks dude! They were great to deal with the second go around. Little salty on the first attempt to get the Dragonite lmao🤣

[@project1811]

Respect from korea pokemon

[@GrimHorizonTV]

Thank you!! Love seeing comments from across the world!! 🙌

[@bearb8171]

I have two completed sets of the southern island sets in their regular binders. I have pictures to prove it.

[@GrimHorizonTV]

That's an awesome thing to have! The complete binders are so cool! My Southern Islands cards are just in my Neo binder with all the other sets!

[@Oz__MTG]

Love the video!! 🔥🙂

[@GrimHorizonTV]

Ayyy preciate it bro!! Hope all is well!

[@iAMtheCopycatNinja]

Great meeting you in person man! You going to the National or the NJ Collect-A-Con?

[@GrimHorizonTV]

You too dude! I am skipping Nationals but should be at NJ CAC for sure! Plan on doing the east coast shows more or less! Let's chat again up there!

[@ybdap7]

Amazing perspective bro. You Going to card party too?

[@GrimHorizonTV]

Ya dude I already have tickets for Card Party too! Sucks it was so close to Orlando Con. Back to Florida in 2 weeks! 😅

[@Fishcantswim]

🤘🤘🐠🐠

[@GrimHorizonTV]

🐟🐠🐟🐠🐟🤘🏼🤘🏼🤘🏼🤘🏼🤘🏼

[@TheOfficialAceditzz]

Found myself at 0:19💀

[@GrimHorizonTV]

I'm actually impressed. That scene is like 800x speed because it's almost 7 minutes long in raw form 😂😂

[@Doors067]

I always grt my stuff graded so people cant touch it. You handled cards like family but most socially stunted samuels dont

[@GrimHorizonTV]

I definitely try to handle everyone's card like they were my own especially if I don't end up buying them. The last thing I want to do is mess up someone else's property. But the card grabbers and putting their fingers all over the cards is the absolute worst!

[@andimaulana8882]

❤❤

[@GrimHorizonTV]

🤘🏼🤘🏼🤘🏼

[@munkeysworld1munkeysworld142]

Grim will u be at collect a con Charlotte nc?

[@GrimHorizonTV]

I will! The convention center is about 15 mins from my home! I'll be there all weekend for sure! You?!

[@diegofausto6488]

😃😃😃👍🏼👍🏼👍🏼

[@GrimHorizonTV]

My guy!! 👏🏻👏🏻👏🏻

[@sydyeon]

I love seeing how you negotiate with the sellers, it’s super helpful! I’m always too scared to try to talk them down even if I know i should 🫣

[@GrimHorizonTV]

Glad the footage could help people with getting cards! It never hurts to ask at all. If you feel the price is too high it most likely is. Most of these bigger shows I see numbers that don't make sense more often than not and I just either walk away or examine the card for the right condition and show them recent sales. Plenty of vendors want the sale and won't turn you away, there are those who could care less though too.

[@jabij1]

@@GrimHorizonTVprice of a card is kinda artificial though. if he wants to sell at that price and someone is willing to buy then it is now worth that price

[@GrimHorizonTV]

@@jabij1 Oh for sure. These cards are an always changing currency. They are out here trying to make a living and I respect that. Just saying no vendor should get mad that you call them out for being too high on price. If someone is willing and happy to buy at their numbers than so be it and they are thrilled to get the card they wanted than that is great for both parties. I am just not that person.

[@Yadin222]

will you be going to atlanta collect a con?

[@GrimHorizonTV]

Should be! I plan on doing Atlanta, Charlotte, Richmond and Jersey!

[@Yadin222]

@@GrimHorizonTV sweet im planning on my 1st collect a con in atlanta

[@GrimHorizonTV]

@@Yadin222 Awesome! Say hey to me if you see me! I will check out what you have!

[@Yadin222]

@@GrimHorizonTV im pretty new to collecting but i got a few modern bangers

[@GrimHorizonTV]

@@Yadin222 I am sure you will find a lot more cool things at Con to add to the collection for sure!