How To Invest In Pokemon? Collect - Older, Rarer, Minter = Better; Not Guarantee

[@jacobreichert8808]

Lets be real. smpratte is one of the best in the game. Highly informative youtube channel! Hopefully more people will notice your channel. I mean come on, 2000 views on these kind of quality videos? That seems silly. Hope you keep up the great work.

[@Account-bu7mj]

There should be over a thousand likes and tens of thousands of views on this video because your content is the best pokecontent your ever Gona find on KZbin man. Top video as always your an inspiration for my collection and my channel!

[@blakeconklinUSN1985]

Thank you Scott for reinforcing this point. I get so tired of the same question over and over. THEIR IS NO GUARANTEE. Thats why I always say collect what you want to collect, if it accumulates or increases in value then great, if not, at least it has sentimental value (which sustains the hobby).

[@pierceb5723]

What do you mean no guarantee? Are you saying I can't flip my steam siege cases that I bought at retail prices for a profit in the next three months? Dude wut?!?!?!

[@burritos7607]

You flip them yet? Lol

[@ldubbs9336]

How bout now? Flipped em yet?

[@585marek]

So whats up dude you flipped em?

[@stevetodd9263]

Flip em yet?

[@synerg1st]

Did you flip those cases?

[@xzini]

At 3:27 I misheard you, I heard you say "they are probably gonna dab there" what makes that misheard even better is how you say next "it's a very important aspect of the hobby"

[@TheRealRandyChavez]

Omg same!

[@TCA_Gaming]

You should just tell anyone asking that to invest in Jamboree.

[@armothydavis7179]

never knew Scott was an adventure time fan, this is quite the pleasant surprise!

[@BartAllen]

*Hopefully there'll be another Q&A session soon, similar to the World Cup period :3*

[@mephisto40]

I bought a mint legendary collection reverse Charizard 4 years ago for $20, honestly can't believe how much it's worth now I generally just collect cards I like the look of at random, it's a nice feeling when you see one rocket in price like that one. Like you said I'm a collector though, I'll never sell this stuff so the price is irrelevant to me, I collect because I enjoy it, not to turn a quick profit

[@chillian12]

I personally don't collect for the sake of 'investing' per se, but mainly just to enjoy the hobby, the art and the nostalgia. I would never recommend anyone to collect Pokemon just for the sake of making money, I would think that there are safer, better and more profitable ways to make money on the stock market than trying to invest in Pokemon. But not everything can be quantified with dollars and cents, the experience of holding the card and enjoying it would be my number 1 reason why I would recommend anyone to buy shiny cardboard like me.

[@kennywynn1513]

I’ll hit my 2 year mark for collecting Pokémon in March. I remember my first going was rough learning what is what and prices. But I learned and stayed in engaged now my collection is awesome so far and continues to grow thanks to the Lord with the extra money to spend. You don’t have to have a lot of money to get in on this hobby just be interested in it and you’ll find great deals

[@batmandrew381]

I just started recollecting Pokémon a couple Months ago and got a decent collection going on. My biggest collection is my Justice League action figures from 15 years ago when the cartoon came out. I have the complete first wave of them.

[@enthused7591]

Hey man. I just started collecting again and flipping 2 to 3 items on eBay again for fun. I appreciate your transparency. I resonate a lot with what you say in your videos.

[@justinmyles180]

Loved this video, I'm just going to add to the points, I always think there's a "Late stage" basically the stage before the card or booster just jumps in price, if you know the older products you can simply check the online stores like Troll, Ebay, Chaos Cards to understand how many are left online, take the initiative to buy those last few and 9/10 you'll be rewarded. I mean products that have low quantity left on Ebay and are sold out in the stores, if the prices seem fairly low still in your opinion then go for it and buy the last ones, It's likely they're a low price because the seller hasn't realised the quantity left online, a lot of shops don't have time to review the quantity every day as they sell thousands of cards and boosters but you do have that knowledge, use it and research. Two recent examples: + Pop Series 5 Boosters (2017 was £25 a pack, 2018 now over £80 - £100+) + 1st Edition Dark Charizard (Completely under priced at £40 in 2017, has jumped to maybe around £80 without PSA) Another thing is that recent cards can fetch a price, it's just you REALLY have to understand what is truly wanted, your GX is mass printed but one good example is the Rainbow Rare Charizard, SMPratte made a video called "Woulda Coulda Shoulda" which this is a great example, I got 6 of these on the original eBay listings and was told it was a stupid idea, got them for £65 each, purchased them because i noticed the stores were bought out and the eBay listings were getting a lot of bids showing interest. They're now going for £150+ and even £350 for a PSA 10. The recent Rainbow Rayquaza is looking like a similar situation, he's a highly loved Pokemon, the prices maybe not as dramatic as it's still early days but even the lowest priced ones are going for £65 each and practically none are in PSA cases online yet so its a really good time to pick one up.

[@felixrundeus2035]

I personally collect Heartgold soulsilver tins and Call of legend tins as well as ex series boosters.

[@zach1181]

Daily Top 10 yeah you will make a crap ton of money

Another great vid man, would love to see a video of keeping rare sealed products sealed vs opening and grading the cards...i have legendary, skyridge and 1st edition base set blister packs which i wont touch but would love to know your thoughts on wether they should be opened and graded 👍

[@kennywynn1513]

Pokémania! Keep them sealed man. There’s always that risk of not getting the high grade. And sealed product is rising

[@blakeconklinUSN1985]

Exactly what kenny said. You arn't always guaranteed a 10 and sealed product tends to be safer

[@doitoner]

On a side note, I'd love to hear your opinion on really oldschool (1997-2000) corocoro promos and similar stuff like original Japanese gift/quick starter decks. Thanks for your videos anyways!

[@mikesarappo2348]

Hey Scott, you're videos are always fascinating to watch! I've learned a lot from them! I was hoping you could enlighten me on this: How familiar are you with "Holo Bleeds"? I was told they are common among newer sets. However they are much more rare in the WOTC sets, primarily base set through fossil. I wanted to know if this was true and if there was any real value in "Holo Bleeds" from the first sets. Thanks for your time, man! And keep up the good work!

[@L33TScizor]

Talking like a true collector, smpratte! Good vid as always.

[@gowiththeflowbee8053]

since January i have invested in collecting all the holos from jungle - neo destiny PSA 9 1st edition. Only need 4 cards to complete them all! good investment?

[@RuNThebRoNx]

RIKKI THUNDER hey which neo are you missing?

[@gowiththeflowbee8053]

only need arcanine,gengar,espeon and typhlosion from neo destiny :)

[@RuNThebRoNx]

RIKKI THUNDER oh very nice .. I have 4 psa cards from neo destiny dark gengar psa 8 being my favorite. Also personally I think it's a great investment as people will need these cards to complete sets, but don't take my opinion to the bank I only recently got back in the hobby 3 months ago lol

[@batmandrew381]

Very nice! I just started (re)collecting a couple months ago. I scored a 1st edition Dark Raichu Rocket secret rare from Team Rocket for only $15. I haven’t gotten it graded yet but it looks to me to be an 8-9. No scratches on the holo and centering is decent. I also got 1st ed Dark Charizard and Dark Balstoise holos as well as their 1st ed evolutions from Team Rocket. Those are maybe a 7 or 8 if I had to guess. I’m waiting to get more cards to send in to PSA in bulk. Just working on the rest of the set.

[@Renan22HB]

Hey. Thanks for all the great content my dear S. M. Pratte.

[@zookasaurusrex3002]

What do you think about my collection?? I have every version of Charizard ever made not including 1st ediiton, shadowless, 1st edition shadowless.. so i have like 45 different cards.. but most are a little damaged. Do you think vintage slight damaged cards will rise in value in the future ? If its not psa 9-10 theyve barely rose in price.

[@tomasjmr]

Glad to hear after spending 120 bucks on Reverse Holos from the EX-Sets just today. Damn, I lost control

[@toddzilla13]

As i sealed collector i love your videos man. I have about an $800 collection. A few older items. But most stuff from the past 5 years. Everything is sealed mint Booster boxes 3 japanese pikachu blister packs 2 korean booster boxes Elite trainers Tins Collection boxes( all generations red and blue boxes and mythical collection) Booster packs I bought alot of stuff this summer. Now my plan is to buy more rare stuff when i find good deals on amazon. Also gonna continue to buy stuff thats on clearance at target or walmart. Basically i try to get my best bang for my buck. Collect good recent sets like generations. And evolutions. And stuff like legendary collection. I keep everything sealed mint. Gonna keep doing what i do over the next year or two. Then put it all away for 10 years and see if anything is worth selling, if not ill keep it. Thanks for all the information in your videos. It really is helpful👍

[@kennywynn1513]

Todd ZiLLa you should go to EBay

[@toddzilla13]

kenny wynn nah. Im keepin all my stiff sealed for 10 years. Im in no rush to sell now. At all.

[@kennywynn1513]

Todd ZiLLa I mean buy from eBay lol

[@toddzilla13]

kenny wynn ya but i hate getting stuff in the mail and it comes beat up. I ordered from potomac distribution. Stuff was great Ordered from amazon. Some stuff great. Some stuff beat up. I got alot of stuff. Im cool on buying online right now. If im in target or walmart i usually buy something. Even if its just somethin for $10 or $20. It all goes in my boxes. When a box gets full i tape it up and its on to the next box to fill👍

[@MISTAwhitman]

the Korean boxes wont gain much. I know they look appealing because you can buy a few at a time, BUT they arent going to gain money to equal the space they take up. trust me on this.

[@ninerbacker]

If you're not investing in steam siege then you're not investing correctly

[@rayvon7534]

ninerbacker Is this a meme or a legit comment? If the latter, could you explain further?

[@HojomahDeadmau5]

Same

[@blakeconklinUSN1985]

LOL

[@emmaramirez4330]

@@rayvon7534 Steam Siege is the greatest set ever printed. If you haven't ordered 50 cases, I feel bad for you

[@codyrice2886]

Hey SMPraatte I recently started collecting PSA cards. Just curious if you think it’s worth buying up cheap low grade holos from WOTC now 5-8 grades and holding on to them for 5-10 years. (I may never sell them honestly) but I can get old jungle base set and fossil holos for like 5-10 bucks at those grades but is it really worth it?

[@bruftie]

Hi Scott! I have a quick question. Do you have any idea what a Ninetales No damage error PSA 9 goes for? I can get my hands on one, but can't find any sold listings or auctions. Would really appreciate if you could give me a rough estimate.

[@seankarhan3681]

I learn more and more about buisness and hobby from each and every one of your videos.

[@goatcheddar9678]

Thank god I bought up Gold stars ie Latios Latvia’s Rayquaza Kyogre Groudon in minty condition when they were >$150

[@blakeconklinUSN1985]

They are limited print and awesome, I prefer the Japanese but English has a higher market value. The Japanese gold stars just look better, especially with the silver border (imo).

[@ajhenry333]

When investing in vintage graded cards in your opinion is it better to go with unlimited psa 10s or 1st edition psa 9s? The prices are usually pretty similar on most cards now but do you think the 1st ed stamp or the psa 10 will be more valuable in the future?

[@blakeconklinUSN1985]

1st edition stamps have more of a limited print and would most likely guarantee a higher premium since the unlimited would be a higher print run. Though some cards just tend to be harder to get a higher grade which can also potentially increase the value

[@ke4t.4]

Good video!

[@doitoner]

You are the Alpha Investments of Pokemon. Or is Alpha Investments the S M pratte of Magic?

[@fisher479]

I noticed on your ebay you are selling the Mario and Luigi promo pairs for 600$ and 400$?? Do you really value them this much?

[@Jasper180]

will S&M and X&Y cards ever be collectible cards that will be worth a decent amount of money or is that just not going to happen?

[@mephisto40]

Just like all the other sets, wait 20 years and they'll be worth money. You need to horde this stuff for at least that length of time to make it pay off, especially now the sets are mass printed

[@zeffizeffizephy7931]

I just messaged you about my charizard and you just upload this video. Thanks! Hopefully you reply too.. but thank you so much for all the content.

[@blakeconklinUSN1985]

You can probably can catch him better on E4

[@germz1743]

so what should i buy ? Kappa

[@Master-rz1xi]

Do you think newer cards will be able retain their value like older ones did? Will they retain less value or will they just not retain any value? In your opinion

[@blakeconklinUSN1985]

In this current market, most serious collector's agree that they most likely won't retain their value, unless you are talking about exclusive/limited cards. All the cards look the same and most old collector's are offset on it. Too much of a mass production w/ no end in sight with Pokemon cards just like the sports cards in the late 80s/90s.

[@Master-rz1xi]

i see. so do you think older cards will still retain there value or even go up in 10 years?

[@blakeconklinUSN1985]

@@Master-rz1xi Most likely they will keep going up. Even the older unlimited base set. Even though it had a higher print run, WOTC is no longer producing them. Boxes continue to be opened which only makes the cards rarer. Shadowless cards have had a decent increase as well.

[@SirCorn65]

Kealoha Parker Actually I disagree with you as a collector my self I can say that Sun and Moon or X and Y can go up in value with years to come Since Unlike comics Modern Pokémon cards can go up to over a 100 dollars.even Sun and Moon cards can go up in price. Especially the rainbow rares

[@swsgaming4878]

So I have an opportunity to buy 3 complete unlimited base sets. The guy is asking 150 a set and they look to be in near mint shape. Do I pull the trigger since NM sets are going for 200 to 300 bucks?

[@derrick19944]

HELL YES!!!!!!! From the future

[@kitsunesden8085]

Trading Cards: The original Cryptocoin

[@pilordvang2056]

Bitcoin and sealed rated 10 pokemon cards for me...

[@mtgdog5657]

Not all collectibles thrive on genuine interest. MTG has been going up because of a lucrative speculator market the emerged independent of genuine interest in MTG.

[@Mr.NiceGaius]

MTGDog Would the speculator market exist if there was no foundational interest in the cards? Like, if suddenly there were no players would the cards continue to trade hands as investments?

[@mtgdog5657]

Mr. Nice Gaius MTG has been in decline, yet prices have continued to rise at unsustainable rates. There was some price growth during the MTG boom of 2011, but the real price jumps started in 2016. Not because of increased interest in MTG, but because normies learned how to scalp on TCGPlayer thanks to the infamous Craig Berry incident. Demand didn't increase, in fact, it DECREASED. The only thing that increased was public awareness of how to manipulate the market.

[@Mr.NiceGaius]

MTGDog So, the people participating in the speculative market have no interest/emotional investment in MtG, and they are just basically treating the cards as stocks? I’m honestly not being facetious but just trying to legitimately understand how something could increase if there is no value.

[@mtgdog5657]

Mr. Nice Gaius Not all of them, but alot of them are. Let me put it this way: you have people like Rudy and OpenBoosters who are genuinely interested, and then you have people like Daniel Chang and James Chillcott who just treat it like the stock market.

[@Mr.NiceGaius]

MTGDog Ok, I can see what you’re saying: There’s a lot more “investing for investing‘s sake” in MtG. But I really doubt there would be anything for speculators to make money on if there were no individuals on the ground floor playing MtG or interested in MtG for the cards themselves. The speculators now might be treating the cards like a stock, but the “stock value” is derived from genuine interest. Like, a company’s stock value is the company’s output and what people think that output is worth at the end of the day. Card games, like MtG, do not have an output, so their value (I would argue) is closely tied to some fundamental interest/appreciation by players/fans. Speculators would have no money to be made if people completely lost interest in the game and/or the cards.

[@vanillaoreo251]

Second! No wait first! There goes my shot at greatness...

[@Smittywermanjagermanjensen]

Seems like a lowkey troll video lol