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How to Get a Pokemon TCG Distributor + Pros and Cons

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The Lab TCG

The Lab TCG

Күн бұрын

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@EpicTubeHD
@EpicTubeHD 2 жыл бұрын
Very nice video, Will. There's definitely rising issues with Distributors raising cost. Once they begin acting like a seller, they should have their Distribution rights stripped, imo. They're buying so low from Pokemon already, and pretty much holding a monopoly on distribution rights with most of the tcgs out there, it's ridiculous on their part. Even Walmart has seen MJ Holding raising prices recently. But really enjoyed your break down and is very accurate. Keep up the great work and wishing you all the best in the future with the hobby
@TheLabTCG
@TheLabTCG 2 жыл бұрын
Thank you for the comment! Yeah, it is kinda sad. Hopefully it starts to ease and fix itself over time. I think it is a far from perfect model.
@ThisOffendsMeTV
@ThisOffendsMeTV 2 жыл бұрын
Just started my Pokémon pack opening channel, so I assume that’s why this stuffs popping on my feed (other than my KZbin pals that pack open) this was very informative man. I’m actually super impressed with the amount of knowledge you shared on here.
@TheLabTCG
@TheLabTCG 2 жыл бұрын
I'm glad you enjoyed the video! Thanks for so much for the comment and support. Best of luck with your pack opening channel!
@evertontsai4496
@evertontsai4496 2 жыл бұрын
Liked and subscribed. Everything was accurate. I sell Pokémon and Yu-Gi-Oh! products for a living (while I'm still a college student) and it really isn't as easy as people think it is. Everyone is always asking for discounts, but they don't seem to have any idea how taxes work. I'm currently living in the Netherlands (Europe) and you pay a shit ton of taxes every 3 months. If you want to make this your side hustle, but don't have a lot of capital, I'd suggest you start with buying collections at a low percentage and flip them online or at random events where there are a lot of people.
@TheLabTCG
@TheLabTCG 2 жыл бұрын
Amazing comment, seems like you have experienced the same stuff as me Everton. It really is a grind, props to you for doing it with me!
@merus9220
@merus9220 2 жыл бұрын
That’s what i’m doing. I’m buying collections for low with a potential profit in total with each card.
@randomdutch5590
@randomdutch5590 2 жыл бұрын
Yo man ik wil dit ook gaan doen maar ben nog aardig nieuw in dit allemaal heb je insta dat ik je wat vragen kan stellen?
@DatHondaBoi223
@DatHondaBoi223 Жыл бұрын
Where can you find deals on large quantities? The only sites I’m finding require you to operate a business. I can’t really start a business without making money and getting product with a good profit in mind beforehand
@bradleylouis4379
@bradleylouis4379 2 жыл бұрын
Dude please keep making videos like this! It will definitely pay off. These are incredibly helpful.
@TheLabTCG
@TheLabTCG 2 жыл бұрын
No problem! Let me know if you have any questions 😀
@Shloppie
@Shloppie 2 жыл бұрын
"and future self". Thats a great way to look at it. Subbed for knowing the importance of self reflection.
@TheLabTCG
@TheLabTCG 2 жыл бұрын
Thanks Matt! Self reflection is super important. The main reason I created this channel was to document the journey, hence that statement at the beginning of every video.
@yanique0138
@yanique0138 Жыл бұрын
Was waiting to speak to the VA about doing a business. I actually have been doing exactly what is done with sealed but with graded cards going on 3 years now. This helps me alot thank you.
@TheLabTCG
@TheLabTCG Жыл бұрын
Awesome!
@warriorsdynastypart275
@warriorsdynastypart275 2 жыл бұрын
5k subs by JULY! Very informative and helpful for everyone trying to start a business and make a better future for them and the Pokémon community. Thanks buddy
@TheLabTCG
@TheLabTCG 2 жыл бұрын
Thank you for the kind comment! My pleasure, I would love to be able to make a difference in people's lives and the community. The content will continue!
@toddkvamme
@toddkvamme 2 жыл бұрын
I suspect it was a lot easier to get access to a distributor 5 years ago (which you allude to). I have a business set up etc...but no brick and mortar. So...no dice. Kudos for doing this at your age. When I was your age, I had no clue, haha!
@TheLabTCG
@TheLabTCG 2 жыл бұрын
Hey Todd, thanks so much for the comment and the kind words! Yes, it was much easier 5 years ago. Surprisingly, when I signed up with my second distributor it wasn't that difficult. I got into that one just as the pandemic was starting, so it is possible the hype cycle hadn't quite started at that time. Best of luck in getting one!
@tigerdriverVS
@tigerdriverVS Жыл бұрын
I have an online storefront and brick and mortar and I’ve been turned down by everyone.
@thetcglab825
@thetcglab825 2 жыл бұрын
Amazing video!!! I have always wondered about a distributor but most others do not give such good info. Keep up the good work!
@TheLabTCG
@TheLabTCG 2 жыл бұрын
Thank you so much! No problem, if you have any questions feel free to reach out. Also, I like your name haha 😃
@Firehouseextractions
@Firehouseextractions 2 жыл бұрын
Need a walk thru tex i.d
@bgubs07
@bgubs07 9 ай бұрын
Dude, you are an awesome human being! Glad to have you in the Pokemon community
@TKKCollector
@TKKCollector 2 жыл бұрын
We found a distributor in Canada. We are growing slowly and didn't have a Brick and Mortar. We contacted them all, and one was willing to give us a chance. Likely because we are building a digital service product management tool for singles, so the sealed product access and the combination of our digital work maybe convinced them to give us a chance. (Many gave us a 'no' because we didn't setup a storefront yet. )
@TheLabTCG
@TheLabTCG 2 жыл бұрын
Excellent! Congrats!
@Acemidastouch
@Acemidastouch 2 жыл бұрын
What Distributor is it if you don’t mind sharing TK
@neoflogin22
@neoflogin22 2 жыл бұрын
This is some of the best and most concise info on this topic I’ve come across. Thank You!
@TheLabTCG
@TheLabTCG 2 жыл бұрын
No problem! Thanks for the comment. Let me know if you have any more questions 😀
@sergioscollection
@sergioscollection 2 жыл бұрын
Great video! Another negative is the price creep from distributors. The distributor I use is now $90+ for booster boxes.
@TheLabTCG
@TheLabTCG 2 жыл бұрын
Totally agree. I'm fortunate that my distributor still has old pricing in play. It would be pretty difficult to make profit margins at $90 a box imo if you aren't scalping. Thanks for the comment!
@RyanDaRaider
@RyanDaRaider 2 жыл бұрын
@@TheLabTCG Would either of you be willing to meet me in the middle on distribution? Such as buy a couple cases at a price somewhere in the middle of distribution price and retail? I’d be willing to buy in large quantity
@DjGalvanic
@DjGalvanic 8 ай бұрын
pass the price on the the consumer otherwise you go out of business
@lilmorris93
@lilmorris93 2 жыл бұрын
keep this info coming I knew about needing a business license in nj to get them to even contact you
@TheLabTCG
@TheLabTCG 2 жыл бұрын
Will do! Thanks for the comment!
@kennylee6499
@kennylee6499 2 жыл бұрын
I have no desire to do anything of this sort but it was a fascinating video. Great job!
@TheLabTCG
@TheLabTCG 2 жыл бұрын
Thanks for the comment and support Kenny! I'm glad you liked the video!
@costasevangelou5221
@costasevangelou5221 2 жыл бұрын
The issue is all the distributors are not taking any business accounts that’s are not Brick and mortar
@texhilarate4
@texhilarate4 2 жыл бұрын
I agree, however, brick and mortar have much more overhead cost and they are more favorable of brick and mortar because someone with that overhead is much less likely to just duck out with bad sets because they need product to push for that overhead.
@TheLabTCG
@TheLabTCG 2 жыл бұрын
Great points Texhilarate, I think the online model is the way to go, but it is definitely harder to get product with said model.
@texhilarate4
@texhilarate4 2 жыл бұрын
A little tip, work with LGS in your area I get discounted boxes from them since I can't get in with and distributors. I've become friendly with a couple stores and they sell it to me a bit over the distribution price because I've been consistent with getting from them and it allows them to move more product quickly
@johndoering5727
@johndoering5727 2 жыл бұрын
Earned my sub with this video. I've been trying retail arbitrage for months now and have terrible margins. If I'm looking to keep it going as a side thing, UT sounds like it might be worth getting a distributor. Thanks for the video
@TheLabTCG
@TheLabTCG 2 жыл бұрын
I'm glad you enjoyed the video! Thanks for the sub ❤ let me know if you have any questions!
@seandoyle6688
@seandoyle6688 2 жыл бұрын
Same here! Subbed and looking into distributors now, thanks 😊
@TheLabTCG
@TheLabTCG 2 жыл бұрын
@@seandoyle6688 No problem! Thanks for commenting and the sub!
@merus9220
@merus9220 2 жыл бұрын
Keep doing videos like this. This was very informative and very helpful. Currently I want to sell sealed products and didn’t know where to start. Keep it up bro🔥
@TheLabTCG
@TheLabTCG 2 жыл бұрын
I'm glad to hear that! Let me know if there are any topics you would like me to cover. Thanks for the comment and the support!
@MrChonkachu
@MrChonkachu Жыл бұрын
So wholesome! Thank you for the info! Earned a sub today! I’ve been wanting to find a distributor for a while and you gave info that other videos didn’t that I needed to make the step forward!
@TheLabTCG
@TheLabTCG Жыл бұрын
I'm glad you enjoyed it!
@PokemonHunters-
@PokemonHunters- 2 жыл бұрын
Bro you look like your 17-19 years old. Freaking future TCA_Gaming in progress 😁
@TheLabTCG
@TheLabTCG 2 жыл бұрын
Haha thank you, I am 19!
@Evolution-Collection
@Evolution-Collection 2 жыл бұрын
Amazing video! I totally agree with it being a grind!! Right before the pandemic, and work with three distributors. Allocation is tough and if you don't have high capital it is a challenge to get that spending up! But for me I enjoy the community and the people I meet! It was always a dream for me to have a mini shop since I was a kid! I hope things go well for you keep it up seems like your doing amazing!!! 💯 Ps: maybe you should do a video of Japanese distribution 👍🔥
@TheLabTCG
@TheLabTCG 2 жыл бұрын
Thanks man! I appreciate the support!
@SteveFisherTattoos
@SteveFisherTattoos 2 жыл бұрын
Really liked this video. I have been trying to decide which way I would like to take this journey. I am debating on starting a break channel and eBay/ local sales business. But I’d like to grow my name in social media circles before getting the distributor. You got my subscription.
@TheLabTCG
@TheLabTCG 2 жыл бұрын
Thanks Steven, I am glad the video helped. I appreciate the support and kind words!
@BelowZer09107
@BelowZer09107 3 ай бұрын
hey man i just subscribed, i like your knowledge on the market. I do have a question though, if you're not interested in achieving a partnership with a distributor, how else would you receive products then ? I imagine buying from other resellers will be far more expensive, then you have to find a way to flip that after you purchased it which wouldn't make sense, because people would just go for the person who sells for less.
@theabner880
@theabner880 2 жыл бұрын
I was looking to get into wholesale distribution of video games or TCG. I have an LLC and am tax exempt in my state. The main issue I had with deciding whether to do it or not, was the profit margin. Like you said in the video, the best way to make money is to sell large quantities because you are only making a few dollars per sale. Also for me, I do not have a storefront so it would take up so much space to store everything although I do have a storage unit with AC and some empty room in my house. In my opinion unless you are going to spend say $100,000 to buy product it would be better to use as a collecting/investing tool. You can get the item for cheaper than you would pay in store. You covered basically everything in this video. Much appreciated.
@TheLabTCG
@TheLabTCG 2 жыл бұрын
It has it's benefits and down falls. I think it really sums up to a volume game. Thanks for the comment!
@WhoisthiskidRay
@WhoisthiskidRay 2 жыл бұрын
Appreciate the video! I've been having a rough time getting a distributor. Every one I contact is only taking Brick and Mortar accounts
@TheLabTCG
@TheLabTCG 2 жыл бұрын
No problem! Hopefully it clears up soon 🙏
@305collectorclub
@305collectorclub 2 жыл бұрын
I have a brick and mortar and can’t find a good distributor
@macofalltrades8438
@macofalltrades8438 2 жыл бұрын
Any luck?
@FindingCharizard
@FindingCharizard 2 жыл бұрын
Hey great video mate! Good topic to talk about!
@TheLabTCG
@TheLabTCG 2 жыл бұрын
Thanks!
@PokeCrusadeLLC
@PokeCrusadeLLC Жыл бұрын
At this point I flip my booster boxes, packs etc profit on whatnot and set up bounties for people to go after. So I make better margins vs selling them alone.
@TheLabTCG
@TheLabTCG Жыл бұрын
Nice!
@Dgcamarena
@Dgcamarena 2 жыл бұрын
Thank you for dropping your knowledge for us young investors
@TheLabTCG
@TheLabTCG 2 жыл бұрын
No problem! Let me know if you have any questions. Thanks for the comment!
@joaquinmartinez2046
@joaquinmartinez2046 Жыл бұрын
Like everyone here we thank you for all the great information! This information is gold to those building up their business but have no clue on what to do amazing!
2 жыл бұрын
This was a super helpful video. Thank you for the information!
@TheLabTCG
@TheLabTCG 2 жыл бұрын
I'm glad it was helpful, thanks for the comment!
@ShinobiTCG
@ShinobiTCG 2 жыл бұрын
Incredible video. I have always wanted to open a TCG based storefront but don't feel I yet have the spare $$$ to dive in full send. But really appreciate the time you took to explain this and will definitely take to heart in future moves! Wishing you best of luck with your shop and The Lab! Will stay tuned 👨‍🍳🍳😎🧙
@TheLabTCG
@TheLabTCG 2 жыл бұрын
Thanks so much for the comment! Let me know if you have any more questions, I would be happy to help.
@jeffsylvia6003
@jeffsylvia6003 Жыл бұрын
I’m going to be opening a platform on new site and this is a very good video.Thank you
@TheLabTCG
@TheLabTCG Жыл бұрын
Nice, best of luck!
@zachbeaudry7441
@zachbeaudry7441 2 жыл бұрын
Love the content! Super clear and gave a great overview! I'll definitely keep following along! Excited to see what's next!
@TheLabTCG
@TheLabTCG 2 жыл бұрын
Thanks for the comment and support Zach!
@jamieolivares9083
@jamieolivares9083 Жыл бұрын
Awesome informational video! How did you get a manufacturer's invoice or did you get an official letter from pokemon authorizing you to sell? I'm in the process of applying to sell on amazon business and got stumped on that part.
@marioaltamirno2855
@marioaltamirno2855 11 ай бұрын
You need a Retail Store to open Pokémon Account,
@CherrySplit
@CherrySplit 2 жыл бұрын
Amazing well put together info, I subscribe 😊
@TheLabTCG
@TheLabTCG 2 жыл бұрын
Thank you!
@djt.frosty69
@djt.frosty69 2 жыл бұрын
Your videos and Danny's are helping alot when trying start selling online.
@TheLabTCG
@TheLabTCG 2 жыл бұрын
Thanks for the comment, I am glad my videos are helping! Let me know if there is anything you would like to see.
@djt.frosty69
@djt.frosty69 2 жыл бұрын
@@TheLabTCG how about an update of the past year of your best sellers on tcg? Or is that giving away trade secrets lol
@TheLabTCG
@TheLabTCG 2 жыл бұрын
@@djt.frosty69 It isn't trade secrets by any means, but those cards change all the time. I don't think it would provide much value since the cards or products change so frequently. Booster Boxes and etbs sell better than anything else.
@Manuel012387
@Manuel012387 6 ай бұрын
Really informative...!! Thank you!
@mattcarter3788
@mattcarter3788 7 ай бұрын
The future self joke 😂. Very helpful and informative video.
@gianfrancozattera7450
@gianfrancozattera7450 3 ай бұрын
Thank you, needed this video
@AiSMRStories
@AiSMRStories 2 ай бұрын
Let’s say I can spend $15,000 a month with a distributor. 1) is that a lot and will they like me? 2) is that enough to turn profit consistently?
@poke_hoard422
@poke_hoard422 2 жыл бұрын
Where I live we have zero great pokemin stores. The best you'll get is a section very small in a card shop and 90% magic or other things I've never heard of
@TheLabTCG
@TheLabTCG 2 жыл бұрын
Sorry to hear that, if I can be of any help let me know. I have products available on my website thelabtcg.com if you are interested!
@tqmerac3616
@tqmerac3616 2 жыл бұрын
I love ur video's. They are really helpful. I live in Europe myself and would like a wholesale distributor as close as possible for shorter shipping times. From this list, which is in the description, do you know some preferred companies that you would recommend to me? I want to start my own webshop with a lot of different products (all pokemon related). Think of blisters, etb's, bb, etc.. so a large assortment is desirable .
@TheLabTCG
@TheLabTCG 2 жыл бұрын
Thanks for the kind words! I am not familiar with the distribution scene in Europe. My guess is that there is a EU distribution list on pokemon.com
@sterlingcards
@sterlingcards Жыл бұрын
BRO THE SALES TAX ID BIT.... THANK YOU!
@TheLabTCG
@TheLabTCG Жыл бұрын
No problem!
@j.g.6916
@j.g.6916 2 жыл бұрын
very interesting Video, i live in Germany but still found it very helpful
@TheLabTCG
@TheLabTCG 2 жыл бұрын
Excellent!
@jomarve275
@jomarve275 2 жыл бұрын
This was fire information, thanks G
@TheLabTCG
@TheLabTCG 2 жыл бұрын
No problem!
@happyeggroll5267
@happyeggroll5267 2 жыл бұрын
Dude you are amazing. Well spoken and to the point. Very well thought out explanation 👏
@TheLabTCG
@TheLabTCG 2 жыл бұрын
Thanks so much!.
@TachibanaTengoku
@TachibanaTengoku 2 жыл бұрын
I literally have everything, but I haven't been able to find a single distributor that is open to online sellers, they all want people with store fronts which I would rather not, at least for now. Even Southern said no due to inability to keep up with demand for product supposedly.
@TheLabTCG
@TheLabTCG 2 жыл бұрын
It is super competitive right now. I wish it was easier for people to get in 😔
@Kito24.7
@Kito24.7 2 жыл бұрын
Hello I greet you first, a big compliment to your video I've already seen something on your channel. I like it really well. Good video, good channel..
@TheLabTCG
@TheLabTCG 2 жыл бұрын
Thank you for the comment and compliments! If you have any questions, please feel free to reach out to me!
@Kito24.7
@Kito24.7 2 жыл бұрын
@@TheLabTCG Of course, I would be happy to support you and would like to have a look in between times. I would be very happy if you check out my Pokémon channel. I have all videos with subtitles in your language, of course. And if you like my videos I would be very grateful for your support.
@TheLabTCG
@TheLabTCG 2 жыл бұрын
@@Kito24.7 Hey! Sorry for not getting back sooner, I checked out your channel and gave you a sub! Awesome content :)
@nobanacks1975
@nobanacks1975 4 ай бұрын
I realize this is probably a dumb question. When you pre-order products from distributors that have a release date 6 months out, do you pay immediately or do you just reserve them and pay when the set is shipped/released?
@onlypokechus8938
@onlypokechus8938 2 жыл бұрын
Awesome video! Thank you!
@TheLabTCG
@TheLabTCG 2 жыл бұрын
No problem! Thanks for the comment and the support ❤
@Jarvonsphotography
@Jarvonsphotography 2 жыл бұрын
This video well very informative nice you explained this well
@TheLabTCG
@TheLabTCG 2 жыл бұрын
Thank you!
@milehighbuilt6373
@milehighbuilt6373 2 жыл бұрын
Are you able to order 'Charizard Ultimate Premium Collection>UPC'? I searched on GLS Distributors and there were no results found so I'm wondering where do Card shops such as yourself & online shops order this Charizard UPC from that releases October 28th, 2022? (Maybe it's available through different distributors but you'd think GLS Distributors being the main Pokemon distributor would have them or lhave it listed as Sold out, etc., Note: Charizard UPC currently doesn't show up on Pokemon Center either). Great content by the way & Subscribed!
@TheLabTCG
@TheLabTCG 2 жыл бұрын
I was, I ordered 50 and am only getting 4
@milehighbuilt6373
@milehighbuilt6373 2 жыл бұрын
@@TheLabTCG What distributor had them? Also, where do you recommend a regular consumer pre-order these Charizard UPC's? (i.e. best price, etc.)
@milehighbuilt6373
@milehighbuilt6373 2 жыл бұрын
@@TheLabTCG are you selling any of the 4 and if so, how much & how can a customer buy one?
@milehighbuilt6373
@milehighbuilt6373 2 жыл бұрын
If you become a small buisness owner can you buy directly from Pokemon (i.e. Pokemon Center) or is your only option to order from distributors like GLS Distributors?
@TheLabTCG
@TheLabTCG 2 жыл бұрын
Only through distributors to my knowledge
@milehighbuilt6373
@milehighbuilt6373 2 жыл бұрын
@@TheLabTCG Thanks!
@Holyshirtpro
@Holyshirtpro 2 жыл бұрын
hmm I wonder how this would work since I am in New Hampshire and we do not have sales tax
@TheLabTCG
@TheLabTCG 2 жыл бұрын
Good question, I am not sure!
@John-et5wu
@John-et5wu 5 ай бұрын
Pros: You can buy wholesale! Cons: Wholesale is $5 less than retail price + shipping online.
@AECollectsLLC
@AECollectsLLC 2 жыл бұрын
looking at that supplies list - have you considered Uline or some of the bigger names as alternatives?
@TheLabTCG
@TheLabTCG 2 жыл бұрын
I have looked into them but their shipping prices are atrocious. I went with the cheapest listings I could find to maximize profir returns.
@wintessa3286
@wintessa3286 2 жыл бұрын
Good video man, keep it up earn my sub!
@TheLabTCG
@TheLabTCG 2 жыл бұрын
Thank you! I appreciate the support!
@michaelcatron91
@michaelcatron91 2 жыл бұрын
You think you can help me get a distributor? LOL, seriously though, good job!
@TheLabTCG
@TheLabTCG 2 жыл бұрын
Haha, couldn't have done it without you!
@PokeAmp
@PokeAmp 2 ай бұрын
how much do you pay for a booster box from a distributer? I'm just curious because I buy them for about $100 with tax included and am wondering if I would save money going through a distributor
@user-zk9ox1su4o
@user-zk9ox1su4o Жыл бұрын
How did you get southern hobby? I got a block saying no more online retailers.
@SamJones1337
@SamJones1337 Жыл бұрын
Lots of good info here
@TheLabTCG
@TheLabTCG Жыл бұрын
Thank you Sam!
@zoyakhalilofficial
@zoyakhalilofficial 3 ай бұрын
Hey man, Does Amazon accept these distributor invoices?
@milehighbuilt6373
@milehighbuilt6373 2 жыл бұрын
Do you have a Brick & Mortar store front? What is the size & montly rent? Do you think someone could just lease a very small office space in a large building and just put a buisness name on the front door and sell by appointment only and mainly online to compensate for having a store front for a distrivutor? Thanks
@TheLabTCG
@TheLabTCG 2 жыл бұрын
I don't have a B&M, I believe that would work but am not 100% sure.
@superarsenal009
@superarsenal009 2 ай бұрын
How does one become a pokemon distributer?
@happyplacegaming1168
@happyplacegaming1168 2 жыл бұрын
Most distributors only work with brick and mortar stores at this time and really since 2018. They cut out e-Commerce entirely. This is at least true for new accounts.
@TheLabTCG
@TheLabTCG 2 жыл бұрын
Yep, seems to be the case.
@matts8136
@matts8136 Жыл бұрын
I was denied twice and each time told to check again in six months
@Firehouseextractions
@Firehouseextractions 2 жыл бұрын
Need help for the 101 for California.
@TheLabTCG
@TheLabTCG 2 жыл бұрын
Hey Gregory, unfortunatley I am not located in California and have no idea what is required to get a tax ID in CA. I would contact a local tax professional or search videos on KZbin for that advice.
@pokebronxakaunclerico
@pokebronxakaunclerico 2 жыл бұрын
thumbs up keep up the great videos
@TheLabTCG
@TheLabTCG 2 жыл бұрын
Thank you!
@Theplayer9111
@Theplayer9111 2 жыл бұрын
Monte vista HS by chance? Danville
@TheLabTCG
@TheLabTCG 2 жыл бұрын
No
@denverfan88
@denverfan88 Жыл бұрын
Any reason you didnt go with the dist losted im bmore if your in md?? And is the price difference worth it?
@kaneki7575
@kaneki7575 2 жыл бұрын
Great video man and really informative too! Even though I'm in the U.K 🙌🙌
@TheLabTCG
@TheLabTCG 2 жыл бұрын
Glad you liked it! Thank you for the comment!
@ridernick1927
@ridernick1927 Жыл бұрын
On TCGplayer how do you do the $5 or more free shipping they tend to put that at the top of the list a lot more
@TheLabTCG
@TheLabTCG Жыл бұрын
Customers need to purchase enough cards from one store to unlock free shipping. It's a shipping setting on your seller dashboard.
@RIJSA
@RIJSA Жыл бұрын
13:57 hey Will so your distro is now forcing you to buy product like on a monthly basis? why are you thinking on getting rid of your distro?
@TheLabTCG
@TheLabTCG Жыл бұрын
They aren't forcing anything. I just don't get enough good product because I don't purchase bad products. I'm looking for a new one because I believe other distributors might be able to cater to my needs better.
@macoysfishofmind4679
@macoysfishofmind4679 9 ай бұрын
im from philippines..i've been having hard time seeking suppliers/ distributors
@rickford3307
@rickford3307 2 жыл бұрын
If they can’t even allocate 1 case of product to new accounts then they shouldn’t be accepting new clients. Kinda silly imo, always have to harass my rep and get nothing. Good business info but Pokemon is pretty allocated right now.
@TheLabTCG
@TheLabTCG 2 жыл бұрын
Agree, the model is terrible for people trying to get into it.
@trungpham9763
@trungpham9763 2 жыл бұрын
I also live in MD: u have a site I can check out your supplies? U happen 2 have any UPC?
@TheLabTCG
@TheLabTCG 2 жыл бұрын
Hey Trung, my website is thelabtcg.com. it's currently not up right now but it will be soon.
@NexusPulls
@NexusPulls 11 ай бұрын
Needed this video
@SuaveReads
@SuaveReads 2 жыл бұрын
Did you have any history of sales before applying to Southern Hobby? I'm in the middle of registering for a business license and have a good amount of capital to start with, but I'm not sure if it would be a mistake to approach Southern Hobby without having experience of working with other wholesalers.
@TheLabTCG
@TheLabTCG 2 жыл бұрын
I didn't have previous history when I applied for the first time
@BucksCards-vl2cj
@BucksCards-vl2cj 7 ай бұрын
99% of distributors are only accepting applications for brick & mortar stores ONLY! they started that in 2021 they still do not accept online stores only brick and mortar stores
@korekutaco.7705
@korekutaco.7705 2 жыл бұрын
What kind of shelves are those and where do they come from?
@TheLabTCG
@TheLabTCG 2 жыл бұрын
Hello! They are industrial shelves and can be purchased at Amazon, Lowes, Home Depot, etc. I got mine at a yard sale.
@honestgames3249
@honestgames3249 Жыл бұрын
Late to the conversation but unless you have a bunch of capital as of 10-3-2022, you are not allowed to have an online account. I've tried them all with 50k and got nowhere.
@TheLabTCG
@TheLabTCG Жыл бұрын
Haven't tried to apply in a while, you could be right.
@gekhang
@gekhang 2 жыл бұрын
Removing it from your business, so what would you use for your business? Southern hobby is a pain to work with. I also go thru alliance game distribution. I got small allocations right away and have gotten more and more with each set. So not the case with every distributor in terms of buying decks and less desirable products.
@TheLabTCG
@TheLabTCG 2 жыл бұрын
If I were to remove distribution, I would solely focus on singles and bulk.
@Josheeshawa
@Josheeshawa 9 ай бұрын
can you get a distributor for yourself for collecting and not for resale?
@RedVaiNeSLasH
@RedVaiNeSLasH 11 ай бұрын
I just got started selling and it's going really well.. but I need to find a distributor bc using my own money is hurting... Lol
@mercado1011
@mercado1011 Жыл бұрын
Would I get in trouble for selling packs and products on KZbin without a license or anything 🤔
@TheLabTCG
@TheLabTCG Жыл бұрын
No
@Evryday_Gaming
@Evryday_Gaming 7 ай бұрын
How do I use my sales tax license on Tcgplayer?.
@dobes556
@dobes556 2 жыл бұрын
What did order minimums look like when you started with a distributor?
@TheLabTCG
@TheLabTCG 2 жыл бұрын
The two Pokemon TCG distributors that I have used didn't have any purchase minimums. I did try and sign up for a video game distributor once and they have a $1,000 minimum spend.
@dobes556
@dobes556 2 жыл бұрын
@@TheLabTCG Awesome thanks!!
@crystalknighthgaming
@crystalknighthgaming Жыл бұрын
Cant figure out how to get the tax exemption for my business on tcgplayer. Any advice.
@BenMalleck
@BenMalleck 2 жыл бұрын
I subscribed. I also run a Pokémon channel. Thanks for the video
@TheLabTCG
@TheLabTCG 2 жыл бұрын
No problem, thanks for the comment and the sub!
@askaine
@askaine Жыл бұрын
why do you have a booster box for 0 dollars on your website
@TheLabTCG
@TheLabTCG Жыл бұрын
I made a mistake :/
@dylanfitzpatrick9423
@dylanfitzpatrick9423 2 жыл бұрын
How many cases do they require you to buy on new product?
@TheLabTCG
@TheLabTCG 2 жыл бұрын
There is no minimum requirement with the distributors I order from
@wesdoobner7521
@wesdoobner7521 2 жыл бұрын
I'm wondering how much they charge you for the cardboard sleeve booster packs and the 3 pack blisters.
@TheLabTCG
@TheLabTCG 2 жыл бұрын
I don't remember 100% off the top of my head, but I belive it is 9.5 for 3 pack and close to 2.25 for blisters.
@sahnikahz
@sahnikahz 2 жыл бұрын
What would a large amount of capital be to entice the distributors? Estimate? Like 100k or less
@TheLabTCG
@TheLabTCG 2 жыл бұрын
To be honest I don't have an exact number. 100k seems like a strong number though.
@user-sn6jf1ss3o
@user-sn6jf1ss3o 8 ай бұрын
Great video
@DanielByon
@DanielByon 2 жыл бұрын
Btw I’ve called/emailed every US distributor, they won’t take anyone new who’s not a brick and mortar (I.e. online only), because of the high demand and low supply. They can’t keep up with demand from existing clients
@TheLabTCG
@TheLabTCG 2 жыл бұрын
Im sorry to hear that man, I hope it opens up soon.
@Mr60068
@Mr60068 Жыл бұрын
how much doest it cost to get all the paper work (tax id, license and llc)?
@TheLabTCG
@TheLabTCG Жыл бұрын
It will depend on the state, usually the LLC is the only thing that will cost money.
@Mr60068
@Mr60068 Жыл бұрын
@@TheLabTCG is this all I need resale tax id sales tax id, tax license, sale tax exemption and LLC?
@Grunttamer
@Grunttamer 10 ай бұрын
The mindset of “only making $5 when you spend $100 so it isn’t worth it” is backwards. It’s essentially compound interest. Say you sell out once a week. In 15 weeks you doubled your money at that rate. Will the prices double in that time? Nope. In one year at that 5% growth rate you will have increased your stock by almost 55x what you started with.
@maiaanastashamalabuyoc5098
@maiaanastashamalabuyoc5098 Жыл бұрын
Im gonna trade you a full art clavell
@a_dubs_
@a_dubs_ Жыл бұрын
You forgot to mention taxes on inventory. The government isn’t going to let you sit on cases of product for years to flip later down the road without paying your share. So just be weary of this too.
@luisandsini
@luisandsini 2 жыл бұрын
Can i have more info about the japanese distributors? Here in Montréal, canada the demand is high and not many people sell it, thank you!
@TheLabTCG
@TheLabTCG 2 жыл бұрын
Hi Luis and Sini, there are third part sites like Buyee and Zenmarket that you can use to buy products from Japan. The fees are high, butt if you purchase a large amount the price will likely even out. I don't know much about or know any Japanese distributors. Hope this helps!
@luisandsini
@luisandsini 2 жыл бұрын
@@TheLabTCG thank you !
@Chantcg
@Chantcg 2 жыл бұрын
Is it possible to do this on a small scale. All I want to do is order 2-10 cases per set of booster boxes only I don’t want any other products. I want to do investing and selling on a very very small scale just as a fun side hobby.
@TheLabTCG
@TheLabTCG 2 жыл бұрын
I was doing that for a while, so it is absolutely possible. You don't have to take anything you don't ask for.
@anonymousamerican4580
@anonymousamerican4580 2 жыл бұрын
Hey came across your business channel! I currently started a Pokémon business here in TX and I’ve had a super hard time finding a distributor. Any advice you could give me? I’ve reached out to several and they’re all wanting you to have a brick and mortar store. Some aren’t even accepting new applicants. If you could please reach out and maybe you could guide me in the right direction. For the time being I’ve stuck to selling singles and Japanese products for they’ve been the most profitable.
@TheLabTCG
@TheLabTCG 2 жыл бұрын
Hey there! Feel free to send me an email and we can talk about it more!
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