Earn Enough MONEY to Make Pokemon Cards Your FULL TIME JOB!

[@pokeoz91]

If you want to support the guys: www.pocketdexapp.com/

[@transient-universe]

Thank you so much for the amazing shout out. As you said we are just getting started and will continue to add new features until we have the best app for serious collectors. Please feel free to comment here with any and all feedback so that we can continue to build exactly what our community want! Pocket Dex

[@Frozenflame14]

Do you plan on releasing an Android version?​@@transient-universe

[@matt_4967]

Hey this looks awesome do you guys intend on making it available for Android?

[@pokeoz91]

@transient-universe All the best mate 👌

[@transient-universe]

@@matt_4967 thanks for the interest. Absolutely we want to make it available on Android. Please bear with me though, we are a very small team just starting out, so might take us a couple of months... but we will get there

[@NateSchneider7]

The tough thing about Pokémon is you can’t really start from nothing. You have to put money in to make money. I think that’s why it usually starts as a side hobby until you’ve built it enough to be more self sustaining

[@pokeoz91]

Very good point mate!

[@Cardonomics33]

You can start with nothing. Nothing against Michael I have no idea of his previous experience in the hobby and I not here to judge but there are definitely ways to can earn money with little to no starting capital. I've done this as a hobby for over 10 years and went full time last year so this is coming from personal experience. If Michael wants to reach out I would be happy to chat. I will be starting my own channel soon to share all my experiences and help people in the hobby. I already do content on my Instagram and have a fast growing Facebook community where I share a lot of information.

[@NateSchneider7]

@@Cardonomics33 you literally can’t. Unless you had a collection growing up that your parents funded or your friends give you their cards for free, you have to spend money to make money

[@Cardonomics33]

@@NateSchneider7 from my own personal experience I can confidently say you can 🙂 when I start doing my KZbin content I will explain how. My IG has some good content on it already but I have not touched on this subject yet but it is on the cards

[@Skyline395]

Also your advice at the beginning is helpful for me. Just starting my own channel and it’s a slow grow, but just got a little boost of subs lately and up to 60+. End of the day it’s fun to make vids and any form of growth is really cool to see. Thanks for the good vids!

[@pokeoz91]

That's awesome bro! Keep going!

[@ganjjabarsmedium2347]

I appreciate the content you provide brother 🤘🙌

[@pokeoz91]

Thanks heaps mate!

[@richardhalahan1183]

I think all my spare cash is going to lost origins and chilling reign. Feel like they will move the quickest - if that’s important?

[@pokeoz91]

Agree, Number 2 and 3 in sword and shield 👌

[@PokeProfit]

You didn't explicitly talk about, but I love how you said people were always going back to chase gains; going to Cosmic Eclipse when SWSH was already out. People are now doing the same thing with SWSH boxes. I don't necessarily blame people since S&V has been fairly weak so far, but if people want to get ahead, they'd be coming up with a plan for S&V now, instead of in a years time when SWSH has tried up.

[@Ajbomber14]

No kidding. When was the last time you could get every set from an era under $100 a booster box? How much further can the bottom be? That price per pack is historically low. Even if you don't like SV, but want to open packs it's the cheapest thing you can get. SV will take off eventually just like every other era did.

[@pokeoz91]

Exactly right mate!

[@blake7587]

Hey Oz did you do all your research into the app you were promoting?

[@Erza2209]

Dude how is FS still so cheap down there!? Here in europe Fusion strike is at around +180€ while LO is still at around 130€... id try to grab every cheap box i could get down there tbh 😅

[@KhoaNguyen-ty9tw]

isn't it pretty cheap in the US too?

[@SomeTopboy1]

I looked at shipping across to the UK. By the time you factor in shipping and tax, it's not worth it unless you buy quite a few!

[@Ryan17312]

@@KhoaNguyen-ty9twTCGplayer has boxes selling at $160usd

[@pokeoz91]

It's very undervalued down here!

[@astrolabio77]

I agree: now investing in Pokemon or making money with KZbin seems simple. You watch a lot of videos and think you're already an expert. The reality: It's not simple. So let's relax, take our time and take the word "invest" just to increase our passion without going crazy. I appreciate this philosophy. Thank you for your video Number 1

[@IneptCardCollector]

Very well said.

[@pokeoz91]

Exactly right mate!

[@jordand1554]

I do Pokémon on the side, reselling singles, the only model you can’t make any cash flow from is “sealed investing”. I know because I have probably 100+ sealed booster boxes and it just ties up capital long term. It’s almost like a rental property with no rental income, that you hope to sell for a gain down the road. I enjoy sealed investing but it’s funny how many people count their “gains” when they are paper gains and they have never sold sealed nor have an outlet to see (mature eBay store) ect…

[@MRGandee]

Investing isn’t about “cash flow” It’s about unrealized gains

[@pokeoz91]

Great work on the side hustles bro!

[@marcusg1787]

Love your unique content. I only watch you now, and leonhart for the light relief. Keep it going! Ive just bought my first sealed collection 151 collectors box 😅

[@pokeoz91]

Thanks heaps bro!

[@KhoaNguyen-ty9tw]

hey mate, i rarely leave comments but i've been binge watching your content. very educational for someone whose looking to invest in pokemon. thanks a lot mate, hope you make it big.

[@pokeoz91]

Much appreciated! Welcome aboard!

[@Pokemo-er1qp]

Caved and bought a chilling reign booster box for $185!

[@pokeoz91]

So good!

[@tredici72]

There must be a shitload of fusion strike booster boxes here in Oz because there’s a big difference in market price compared to other parts of the world. You could almost buy two FS BB’s for the same price someone is paying for one in Europe. I grabbed a few myself, you’d be mad not to at these prices. Top video Michael🤙

[@KhoaNguyen-ty9tw]

isn't it pretty cheap in the US too?

[@pokeoz91]

Thanks man, thanks for tuning in!

[@Cardonomics33]

There is a big price difference with fusion strike booster boxes currently in Australia compared to the US and Europe.I have been buying them up for a while now as this just screams opportunity

[@lgc_opc959]

Hi mate...great video. What needs to be considered is the cost of funding benefits (health, dental, insurance etc) that most employers pay for and the need to invest in retirement resources. The largest risk, IMO, is the uncontrollable risk that is "the market" and the mistakes that Nintendo can make as a public entity. Pokerev has the added benefit of being able to monetize his personal inventory (at sky-high prices), but he also is depleting a scarce resource over time. That high-demand, older inventory cannot be replaced unless they are at current prices. Finally, KZbin is beginning to be over-saturated in Pokemon content and all that content needs to be absorbed. GLTU!

[@pokeoz91]

Some very good points mate! Thanks for tuning in!

[@GIC2023]

I used to work at a headlight assembly factory from 2017 to 2022. Made headlights for Nissan, Honda, Toyota, Subaru, and a whole bunch of others. Always wondered if that sort of indirectly made me a car salesman 😆

[@pokeoz91]

We'll say it did!

[@GIC2023]

@@pokeoz91 Car Partsman

[@nightsidegaming8951]

I'll give Pocket Dex a go - I initially started enjoying COLLECTR but the pricing is fairly inconsistent and it takes forever for them to update promos etc. I do like that it's a good way to track sealed product though. Great video, man

[@pokeoz91]

Thanks legend! 👌

[@blake7587]

As a Google stock owner I’ve listened to the quarterly conferences and I do understand why monetization is so hard. We can’t really be paying every little small time content creator because the benefit provided by us outweighs that provided by them. Like the costs of storing all their videos and stuff on the servers isn’t cheap. And while a lot of them generate great business for Raid Shadow Legends, KZbin itself doesn’t profit much. So for all these reasons I do totally understand why it’s hard to get monetized and should be because we can’t just throw money away.

[@pokeoz91]

Yeah that makes sense man!

[@samersalama6275]

I like the American accent lol. I agree with you I think when you take a hobby and push it to replace your job, makes it hard to enjoy the hobby. Great content.

[@pokeoz91]

Absolutely!!

[@FakeNewsDaily]

You gonna be huge man

[@pokeoz91]

Thanks bro!

[@PokeCardGiveaways]

I'm torn between heavily investing in 151 or focusing on sword and shield I know both will be amazing in the future ! Also I think fusion strike stands out the most when it comes to booster boxes , it just pops and will be sort after !

[@pokeoz91]

It's a great looking box bro!

[@relentless_cub]

If you don’t mind asking where do you check the prices of older booster boxes? i have a hard time finding them on they internet with there current value

[@pokeoz91]

Very hard to find mate!

[@Skyline395]

Ok I feel stupid but how the heck do I find the button to become a member?! 😂 Also Oz, I can save it for an email, but to complete my SW/SH ETB and booster box collections, would you send it on a SW/SH Base and Rebel clash booster box (and ETB) now? Or wait for a collapse? Thanks!

[@pokeoz91]

I think you might need to be on a desktop, some people have said phones don't have the job button on a youtubers home page. I don't think base and rebel will appreciate much in the coming years but I also don't think they're going to get any cheaper 👌

[@Liontreesbets]

im going with sword and shield alt art singles. feelin good about it!! 🤞

[@pokeoz91]

Nice bro!

[@raygrenade1697]

picked up a couple reverse master ball, my collection needed some singles badly ! i went ham lol

[@pokeoz91]

They're so nice man!

[@Ozymandias_1818]

I love making a quick buck from flipping Pokemon products but i wouldn't make it my career. I think it would take the love away from it a little. I dont want it to feel like a job. Thats just my personal preference though. Respect to anyone that makes a living from TCG. I see with the announcement of Z-A looks like we are getting mega evolutions back! Wasn't a fan of tge Japanese writing on the xy cards, going to be crazy if we get them with a new SIR style. This could definitely be the new chase cards we have been waiting for. Congrats on the sponsor, i will check them out 👍

[@pokeoz91]

Yeah I was never a fan of those XY mega evolutions either bro. And thanks heaps!

[@Liontreesbets]

poke oz strikes again!!! good man good video good tips 🔥🔥👍

[@pokeoz91]

Glad you like them!

[@Hordet661]

Vecation to australia to get some fusion strike maybe 🤣 i will concider it.

[@pokeoz91]

Do it! 😅

[@ryansosna3432]

Nice video! Just like investing your money, investing in yourself to grow something is tough to start and will take a lot of time and conscious effort to get the snowball rolling. I'm curious, are the big ticket fusion strike singles also cheaper in Australia? $130/box US is a very good price

[@pokeoz91]

Nope, they're not at all. The gengar, mew and espeon go for big $$

[@ryansosna3432]

@pokeoz91 that's fascinating, you'd think with the cheaper boxes that the singles would also be lower

[@pokeoz91]

@ryansosna3432 yeah, you'd think so hey!

[@IneptCardCollector]

App sounds good! 12:02 bingo!!

[@pokeoz91]

👌

[@TTF_cards]

Dont know if you have it there, but i stream and sell on whatnot in the uk. Started at the end of August last year, and recently hit 1.7k followers and 1k sales. Looking to start KZbin soon as my next step.

[@pokeoz91]

Yeah get into it mate!

[@kyleofwight8812]

will download the app when my phone updates. It's an interesting question, but I don't think I'd ever do it. I have a reasonably good career in pensions in the UK, and to add any pressure to my 'hobby' would be silly. I make a passive income whilst building a collection I love, I'm very content with that, and there's no pressure. If my £500 card bottoms out, I still have a card I love. Respect to anyone that takes the plunge though

[@pokeoz91]

Yeah definitely mate, I feel it could ruin the love for the hobby a little bit!

[@BrisbaneBears]

The pressure to come out net positive is likely very similar to having a career in footy. Fun to play ressies and pick up, but when you've gotta be up for endurance training in 35 degree QLD heat, I'm sure some of the magic of the game is lost.

[@pokeoz91]

Hahaha that's a very good point!

[@XingCollectables]

Things people don't account for when dreaming of doing their hobby as a job is a few things. You most likely will trade 8-9 hours a day of work into 12-15 hours a day just to hit close to what you may have been making at your 9-5. Of course this could be more profitable depending on your current wages. For a younger person in their early 20s I would say go for it. Alot of people think it's a easy job selling cards/collectibles and it's not. It's very time consuming and you have to really grind to make a profit that is worth it in the end. If you are rich already then it's easy if you're sitting on no bills no mortgage and a heap of liquid cash then it can be really easy to buy and flip for major profits by buying high $ items and selling for a higher $ %age. But for people with not much starting cash buying a 10$ card to sell for 15$ isn't going to be worth the time effort and money after taxes and fees I the end.

[@pokeoz91]

That's exactly right mate!

[@Cardonomics33]

You are right about putting in the hours if you want to see results but if you have the right business model and put your time in to the right areas effectively your business will flourish. The reason business owners do not progress I'd assume is you are repeating the same process over and over expecting a different result rather than making the correct adjustments. The other reason would be you are lacking time and effort in the right areas. I have done pokemon as s hobby for over 10 years and now do it full time and I share my experience with everyone in my community.

[@finksworld]

Great video!

[@pokeoz91]

Thanks man!

[@BtMo-og2cw]

Do you have a Pokemon card collection Michael? Maybe good subject Matter for a video ?

[@pokeoz91]

I've done some videos on my booster box and etb collections 👌

[@BtMo-og2cw]

@pokeoz91 Yes l have watched the videos showing your sealed product collection and they were good. Do you own a single card collection? Or is sealed all you collecti? And if you do have singles it might be something viewers would be interested in. Ps. I think you are doing a fantastic job with your videos, especially showing your personality and likeable characteristics 🙂

[@pokeoz91]

@BtMo-og2cw thanks legend. Yep, I've got a singles collection but it probably pales compared to others as I predominantly collect sealed 👌

[@HungTVo23]

I have a question. Not sure if you (or anyone) can answer it or point me in the right direction. I have recently started sealed investing and have been buying some BBs and some other select products to sit on for the time being. I know that eventually I will need to sell these items in order to make any of this worth it. What should I be doing right now to start having an online presence so when the time comes (in a few years) I have a decent way to sell these investments?

[@pokeoz91]

I've got some videos on that!

[@Pokepanther15]

Fusion strike is like 180-200 dollars worth in Europe

[@pokeoz91]

Wow, that's crazy!

[@TheBUCKEYEFAN13]

How are you planning to offload your investment in the future? Through eBay exclusively?

[@pokeoz91]

I've been using ebay since 2011 and had 1 bad experience. Otherwise it's been great and I've always achieved what I feel is market price, on average, for cards 👌

[@HenDawg.206]

I'm dead. nissins vs neesans

[@pokeoz91]

🤣🤣

[@derek6423]

Do you own a Team Up ETB?! If not do you plan on purchasing one?

[@pokeoz91]

I don't unfortunately. I kept putting it off and it kept climbing!

[@derek6423]

@@pokeoz91 same here. Keeps on climbing. it’s my etb chase. Maybe one day. Thanks for all the videos you make weekly.

[@newjones1754]

Risk it for the biscuit

[@pokeoz91]

👌🤣

[@rand0mGT]

If it ain’t a brisket, don’t risk it

[@pokeoz91]

👌🤣

[@hans4266]

"i dont wanna say large extend" aight bro let me just ignore ur little background

[@pokeoz91]

🤣🤣

[@CO3N]

First

[@pokeoz91]

Woo!

[@bradleyhalabi3992]

I decided to go in on at least 1 sealed case each year for the best set released in my opinion that’s at a good entry point. 2023 - Fusion strike $1025 2024 - Paldea evolve $960

[@monkey39128]

Not getting any 151?

[@bradleyhalabi3992]

I grabbed a case of 151 Jap but have mentioned this on another post as this was a one off for $2900. Can’t keep that up every year that’s for sure but couldn’t miss that opportunity

[@pokeoz91]

Nice work mate!