How SPORTS CARDS Changed My Life! (Reselling Story)

[@CHASINGTYWILSON]

Join Email list: chasingcardboard.live/ChangedLife --- and *HAPPY NEW YEAR*

[@joeborromeo8693]

My dad used to say “it’s better to make fast nickels than slow dollars”. That’s how I run my shop and it seems to work. Great video!

[@eddya.3776]

Great stuff Ty I remember the early days of eBay very fondly. I would swoop auctions in the middle of the night and flip all the cards at local shows where most of the sellers didn't have anything like I was showing up with. I was doubling my money selling to dealers at shows out of my trunk. If I set up a table and spent a few more hours it was even better. They just had no idea what Ebay was. It was the ultimate secret weapon for a while there.

[@scoobs5286]

Ty casually rocking the catrp hat! Damn that's clean.

[@EbayGloryDays-ez7zy]

CATRP!

[@mangobango6970]

All great advice, thanks for sharing Ty.

[@CHASINGTYWILSON]

Thanks Mango!

[@McLovin-Cards]

Thanks Ty 🙂 I have recently rejoined the hobby after 30 years, once again actively selling cards. Really appreciate your honesty and approach. It galvanises the approach im taking. Liked and subbed my friend 👌

[@NuthinFancyCollectibles]

Good advice, even for those of us that rarely sell anything. I’ve learned that I can’t keep it all! You’ve learned from past mistakes, built a good reputation, and have made so many connections. Repeat customers……😁! Thanks for being YOU, Ty. Happy New Year.

[@BogusTime7]

Good wisdom. We all tend to complicate simple things

[@CHASINGTYWILSON]

Appreciate it!

[@BengaSportsCards]

happy new year Ty!!

[@CHASINGTYWILSON]

You as well!!

[@jaketrustin]

Great video! I can relate to some of this as a working artist as well, especially the narrowing down and focusing on repeat customers. I would be interested to see you do a video about how you got comfortable talking in front of a camera? Were you a natural when you started? Did you have to force yourself to do it? How did you practice and was there a reason you decided to start using a camera to film yourself, etc. I’d love to make more videos, but I find my struggle being that i feel overwhelmed by the time of it, unsure of the return, and awkward in front of the camera. Thanks for great content Ty!

[@superflycollectibles]

Thanks for your help (as well as others)over the last 18 months. I started with my son as a side hustle to sell our not PC Cards and in May of 2024 I sold my financial services company to my employers at 47 YO and now do this full time with 30-35k a month (currently) in monthly revenue, still got a ton to learn (and grow) but I’ve never been happier with my career.

[@b-man1232]

Wow...love your comment! I was a Financial Advisor for 30-years...sold my block of business in October of 2024. My passion has always been reselling (Antiques/Vintage). Family thinks I'm insane...income is slowly becoming more steady...scared to death....but, I love it. I was soooooo burned-out being an Advisor...compliance, meetings, endless emails, chasing clients, etc., etc., was destroying me as a human. Do you sell just cards?

[@CHASINGTYWILSON]

That's awesome! Hit me up [e-mail] !!

[@superflycollectibles]

@ thanks Ty, we are overseas until January 10 but I just sent you an email. Look forward to catching up and keep chasing brother!

[@elvis723]

First time I come across your channel. You have great advice on this video. Not to mention, you explain things in a way that's easy to understand and it shows that you deeply care about your youtube audience sharing your tips. I have a ton of old baseball cards (1987-1991ish) that I've been looking on ebay how much they have sold for, and I gotta say they aren't worth more than a couple of bucks each at most for the majority of them. They are mainly in the Junk Wax era. Good players, rookie hall of famers, but over produced. I just might list them all as a buy it now for dirt cheap or just put them up for auction with out a reserve. I need to make room in my house and I'm getting rid of a lot of things. Subscribed!

[@mrjakedog07]

I've watched a few of your videos where you buy lots of cards and I subscribed because you treat people well. I really enjoyed this ted talk! Keep making great content.

[@DJ_Collecting]

Thank you for all the insightful information on how you do what you do. Have a great New Year

[@CHASINGTYWILSON]

You bet! Enjoy your NY eve as well!!

[@SportsCardQueen]

Great ending video to end the year. Thank you for sharing your experiences and being transparent. Respect. Happy New Year and Keep Chasing! 🎊🎆🎈

[@510shady23]

Great video Ty. I love watching all your Chasing Cardboard videos. I been a collector for as long as I can remember . Would be awesome meeting you some time and just talking tge hobby. Keep up the great job and i look forward to the next video

[@jmart_789]

Great life story and glad you persevered!! I plan to dabble a little more in selling for 2025, and your vids are super helpful!! Only area I’m fearful of is the Tax Man, if you’re able to shed some light on that. Thanks!! J Mart

[@alfredomunoz4536]

Just started reselling on eBay a month or two ago! Love videos like this, they’re very helpful. Should make some on what products you like to look out for, or best places to shop for inventory. Subscribed!

[@SportsCardJungle]

Most successful businesses are rocky at best when you start, but as long as you learn, adapt, and are consistent, you can overcome. Thanks for sharing your story and insight.

[@grindstone11]

Awesome stuff - thanks for sharing Ty

[@CHASINGTYWILSON]

You got it GS!

[@groundzero270]

Love the playground until now line, same thing here. The journey is the memory which is why we do it.

[@jameslardakis7443]

I've just learned about relisiting individual cards with select all seemed to charge me money for some of the 50 cards when it showed $0.0!

[@CHASINGTYWILSON]

Nice!

[@denny_cards]

Not sure how I wasn’t already subscribed! Didn’t know there was a second channel. You’re a fantastic storyteller Ty! 👏

[@mstamour34]

Love this series! And great hat 😊

[@Pokese757]

I appreciate the wisdom ty your a good dude! Happy new year!

[@trentonmashburn6000]

I would love to see a video of breaking down Consignments! I have tons of collections that i pass on, only because i cant buy it all. My 2025 goal is to do consignments, but definitely need some guidance! Love the videos ty!

[@Chris-ip9qg]

Good video I restructured my business model. Low population big name autos. I do to make myself 4k a year.nothing crazy though.

[@Nothingface2011]

Good little side hustle to make ends meet

[@xxJB23xx]

Love your content. Happy New Year!

[@RJSportscards9]

Happy New Year Ty! Appreciate your content.

[@true_rcs]

Love this! Thanks Ty! 👍🏼

[@CHASINGTYWILSON]

You are so welcome!

[@emersonwesterby-sissons6046]

Love the info and passion to follow through with this. Keep it going..

[@KingsTradingCardsComics]

Great video . Never give up , great job Ty.

[@toppsvintage316]

Happy New Year to you Ty and be blessed in 2025!

[@DanielWPolk]

Well said. So true, especially your 3rd point.

[@skipthebase]

Love these videos Ty. Super helpful and relatable

[@iwant2believe2]

Happy New Year Ty! You cracked the card!🥳

[@chrisolivo6591]

Ty, you perfectly explained ultra modern cards and how it became a huge gamble. Once they devalued the base card and made buying packs all about getting that huge hit, it changed the hobby. It also changed the collector into a gambler. My nephew and all his friends (they are in their 20’s) jumped into the hobby during Covid. They were ripping packs like going to the Casino in hopes of that big hit that they could sell for thousands of dollars (maybe more). Once it didn’t happen, they all exited the hobby. This mentality created ZERO new collectors and that’s why ultra modern cards stink. When base cards still mattered in a pack, you would collect them. When packs became all about the huge hit or snake eyes, it created a hobby of worthless cards to them. Great video!

[@sullivan2106]

Good stuff Ty

[@davidcarlos4350]

I’m happy i stopped to hear your story. Not just your helpful tips. Thanks Ty!

[@nolanbelschner6555]

Cool video, would be fun to see your PC sometime

[@briankoss1905]

I'm very focused on your principle of "Sell What's Selling" which includes finding your niche. I've been selling casually for maybe 18 months on eBay and at card shows. I am primarily a baseball guy, football secondarily and a little basketball. In reality, I know baseball really well, I am the co-owner of a baseball website and co-host of a podcast. I am starting to think I have been too worried about providing variety and should be zoning in on my baseball knowledge for the purposes of cards. I already track prospects, follow all the rookies and cover some of the top teams and stars in the game. My son is a huge Atlanta Braves fan and collector. We've been gravitating towards grading, as well as focusing on Bowman Chrome and Topps Chrome since they seem to have the best upside. Based on your advice, I think we'll continue down this path.

[@CHASINGTYWILSON]

Very awesome! Shoot me an email (just respond to me on email list). I’d love to hear more!

[@briankoss1905]

@ I submitted the form to sign up for the newsletter yesterday (actually twice), but haven’t gotten an email yet. I’m also looking forward to receiving your PDF checklist on these topics.

[@HighSpeedCardChase50]

Great advice!

[@stoneyj1a1]

Its funny when you think about certain cards like Caitlin Clark and other over-hyped stars. A lot of their card sales are just going from dealer to dealer.

[@kenscardboard]

Way to learn from past failures to build a successful business and create freedom in your life. Hopefully you don’t get burned out.

[@AllInTradingCo]

Would love to see your PC Ty! Drop the video, dude.

[@GaslightBodega37]

I am binge watching all of your stuff. What app do you think is the best? Market Movers, ALT, Card Ladder? Any others? What makes things the easiest and is a market place app really worth it?

[@floridaman9026]

Is using an ebay consignment seller a good idea? I don't have the time, patience, or know how to sell online.

[@girishsimmonds474]

Did you incorporate? I do it as a hobby and assume a loss so don't declare but I have a full time job and a small business already so I am wondering if I want to take it more seriously, I would need to incorporate. Thanks

[@cyphost9789]

nailed it

[@CHASINGTYWILSON]

Appreciate it!

[@realmrmejia]

Ty,Ty!

[@danielcain5886]

CATRP: “Chase After The Right Price”?

[@LoVEFoRTHEHoBBY]

It's a hobby and it's not just all about value

[@CHASINGTYWILSON]

It’s both

[@stephenmcconnell4302]

I have a lot of Bledsoe numbered to 10 autographs if your still interested

[@stephenmcconnell4302]

I started my card business and was able to quit my corporate job making $150k a year now I’m 40 and pretty much retired

[@Nothingface2011]

Highly believable

[@patrickc9626]

Yes this is...If you hit the right cards and get high margins, the sky is unlimited Congrats on growing your card business

[@stephenmcconnell4302]

@@patrickc9626 thank you 🙏 I appreciate that

[@Ferraro-]

That’s what I hope to do one day as well. Making about the same amount of money but have young kids and being at work 60-70 hours a week is brutal.

[@stephenmcconnell4302]

@ I used to work swing shift at a power plant 12 hour shifts and night work took me 11 years but I wasn’t happy anymore

[@willsprings]

🐐

[@CHASINGTYWILSON]

Ha!

[@TheBlastedMan.]

Friend: I sold $1,000 worth of baseball cards on eBay this year! Me: cool but like how much you spend on them? Friend:…………………………………………………

[@CHASINGTYWILSON]

HAHA!!

[@1p4g]

Pay those taxes..............just a reminder if your selling transactions in 2024 total 5k or more via venmo PayPal cashapp etc... they by law will be sending to you and the IRS 1099.s so you can pay income tax, in 2025 the amount goes to $2,500 and 2026 and beyond its just $600 in transactions that will cause 1099.s to be sent, it's imperative you save receipts for a card you buy and then sell, no receipt? Then full sale price is considered income, this will tank the card shows sellers won't want to deal with receipts and non cash transactions,

[@SteveG-f1e]

A quick nickle is better than a slow dime.

[@CHASINGTYWILSON]

#FACTS!

[@RipCityCards-t8h]

Millenials have to feel "special," therefor, 55 different one of ones for each player every year, which means 275 red cards to /5, 550 to /10... and here's where it starts getting crazy, 1,375 cards to "25", 2,750 to "50", 5,445 to /99 ;)

[@SpotlightCardz]

Like always great advice, great content!👌 BTW I got a nice Bobby Witt for yah on ebay Luminaries auto 5/5 1st MLB hit tribute 🫡

[@stephenmcconnell4302]

I have a lot of Bledsoe numbered to 10 autographs if your still interested