How To Invest in Pokemon in 2023 - 3 MUST KNOW TIPS

[@mav1877]

Thanks for acknowledging that people are tightening up on their spending lately. Maybe you can do a video that highlights Pokemon investments on a smaller budget say $100. Appreciate the content.

[@Kasha0211]

The best tip for me to learn was to buy singles. Opening packs can be really fun but after a certain point you're so unlikely to get the cards you actually want that it's better to just get singles. Also it's not always a good idea to collect based off what everyone else thinks. Buying what you like is key to enjoying what you have

[@PokeVault8]

Fact

[@bruins871]

Underrated comment needs to be pinned

[@Valor2902]

Can I ask you where you purchased singles? I recently got into Pokemon cards and started with Brilliant Stars because I love the artwork in it but I definitely came to this same conclusion after getting 2 booster boxes

[@Kasha0211]

@Bip I use tcg and ebay. I've gotten some good deals on ebay and im newer to collecting too but there are card shops about an hour away I wanna check out too but haven't had a chance yet

[@mannycastro4390]

I honestly did that first tip with the charizard UPC. When it first came out I was so hyped about it. Then the day I got it through a trade the hype wasn’t there anymore. That being said leaving emotion out of it has helped a lot! Knowing what kind of collector I want to be has helped a lot too which I’m pretty sure that’s one of your past tips too!

[@feddatgaming8000]

Thanks vault, solid advice, nice to see a KZbinr pushing for people to stay in their lane rather than encouraging people to jump in with 2 feet. Great content as always, love the channel 👌🏻 the realist

[@PokeVault8]

It's hard for me personally to not jump in head first lol

[@Druss_]

A friend asked me the other day how do I choose what to buy. I based my decisions on 2 things, room to expand value and stuff that I like. I said the exact same words "if everything crash at least I'll have fun opening the boxes" 😅

[@PokeVault8]

Haha great minds

[@schmidtcjoseph]

I recently started switching up my collecting style after striking out consistently on packs other than Zenith, I’m looking more into singles that catch my eye and I can grade or are unique such as alt arts or EX cards from the Black and White and X&Y era, something about those cards are so underrated! Appreciate all your insight into the market and TCG as always Sean!

[@PokeVault8]

🤝🤝👏🏻

[@bubbleking05]

All in for the “buy what you like” plan. I’ve been collecting reverse holos from legendary collection. Any value is great but they are just beautiful cards to me.

[@PokeVault8]

Well said!

[@CryptidKeeperTCG]

I’ve been taking advantage lately and buying up all the charizards I wish I had as a kid

[@GlassedROE]

Perfect Example/ I bought (2) Sealed Galar Pal mini Tins box’s $100 each. Comes with 1 Evolutions pack($20) and a Sword and Shield Base pack($5) and there’s 10 tins in each box total value $250 😮

[@Varnzy20]

What you talked about realizing your gains is what I go through. All the “what ifs” start playing out, hard to fight those thoughts.

[@MrGnomerdoom]

Buying high and selling low seems like simple bad business, but I do understand where you're coming from. I truly think these tips are golden. You obviously know what you are doing bro. I'll not buy based off emotion, for sure 😉And if there is a lot of something, one day, that won't be the case anymore, so there is and always will be value, very true. Pro Tips!! 🔥

[@PokeVault8]

Yoooo thank you for the input!

[@spoofpkmn586]

This is solid advice! I recently started collecting again and I keep myself to a $100 monthly budget and only buy trainer/galarian gallery singles and also noticed that the prices are ridiculous when the sets first come out. P.S. has anyone ever told you that you look like Ward Cameron from Outer Banks? LOL

[@PokeVault8]

Lolol yes

[@PokeJay_]

Great video Vault. I've been back into the hobby for almost a year now and truly find your videos helpful in my Pokémon investing portfolio. I feel that buying the cards you enjoy for your personal collection will always make you happy. Buying sealed under MSRP should always generate profit after 2-3years. Finally if investing in graded slabs always aim to buy grade 10 which ever grading service you use. Again thanks again mate 🤘

[@PokeVault8]

Glad to help!

[@thanosfan1940]

Just bought a sealed 4 box case of the Charizard UPC last week for $90 a box. Can't beat it in my opinion, just going to stick it in the closest for a long time. Every time I see Evolving Skies ETBs at Walmart I pick up a few. It could be dumb but I have about 35-40 ETBs stashed away from the last several months.

[@bruins871]

Where did you find the a case of sealed zard upcs for $360

[@FastAligator1234]

I have roughly 50 boxes of ES. I also have about 12 ETBs. I’m not selling them any time soon. I had a few more and sold some to recover most of the cost to buy them all.

[@michaelfokas8884]

I would love to see a video where you walk through what your typical PSA submission prep looks like. For example, how do you decide which cards to send in.. do you look at multiple of the same card.. are you usually just sending in one. Do you have someone do it for you instead. Etc. I think there are a lot of people who watch PSA return videos, see 10s and think it's easy.. then they do it and get all 8s. Are there returns that you've gotten that haven't been show were it was way different (both positive and negative) than what you expected.

[@PokeVault8]

I have actually made this exact video lol. Check the link below: kzbin.info/www/bejne/pl6uiqBplL2kaKc

[@michaelfokas8884]

@@PokeVault8 AHH ok awesome.. I only recently found your channel and have gone through a bunch of your older videos but must have missed that one. I'll check it out.. thanks for replying so fast, wasn't expecting that haha

[@domlarose894]

You are a very underrated creator! I love your content. Very insightful and real. Always entertaining.

[@PokeVault8]

I appreciate that!

[@soulconflictM03]

I think the most important thing is not to forget to have fun. Of course we're talking a lot of money here, but what really makes a fan? A fan loves the feeling of opening packs, if only to see the artwork of all cards, even the common and uncommon. Holding the cards in your hands. Be happy about cards that don't have the highest value but that you like very much. Pokemon takes us into a dream world that makes us happy and lets us forget everyday worries. And aren't joy and contentment part of a good life? People enjoy different things > and our community enjoy Pokemon :)

[@PokeVault8]

Agreed!

[@XxUnLmTdXx]

Love these videos! So hard to buy and not open but slowly I will master this technique 😅

[@pokecruz903]

this should be interesting. And thank you for a handout of advice like this to the community

[@chrisraymundo4629]

First-time watcher and New Subscriber! Thank you for the information! Enjoyed it! Curious, I saw that Marnie box at my LCS, should I pick it up? I wasn't really sure what direction you were going when you mentioned it. Thanks again!

[@PokeVault8]

I think it’s another one of those items that will age well

[@chrisraymundo4629]

@@PokeVault8 thank you! I appreciate it!

[@FidelCashflow13]

I like that you touched on buy what you like,In some cases you can buy what you like and also invest. For an example the new milk cartons I enjoy the cyrus deck box but not a fan of the Klara,So I open the one I like and leave the other one sealed for investment.

[@marcos4239]

Correct me if I am wrong, but Im pretty sure The Pokemon Company Japan is not selling booster boxes at $110.

[@alexl.8748]

Whats your take on the obsidian flames etb coming august, would u say thats a good investment opportunity?

[@PokeVault8]

I would

[@YonaStreams]

i love that last one so true for me the most important part is the collection value for me is just a cherry on top

[@PokeVault8]

Fact ☝🏻

[@cardcollectables_uk]

picked up 10 x celebration pikachu V union collection boxes from pokemon centre UK, £29.99 each. Sold out in a few hours I'm buying celebrations all day long at retail (when I can get it) 😊

[@Bibkymac94]

How do I add my value cards to see the value?

[@sirdactyl]

Very sensible video with great advice! My super pro tip of the day is: go beyond understanding graded pops, understand releases and how much can even exist. If you think that price makes sense to you with that in mind, you can afford it, and you enjoy it, then buy it. This is particularly useful in the case of promos, try reading some history and understand how it was distributed then you can know if there'll be 1000 or 100000000! Great examples of this are the Mario and Poncho Pikachus :)

[@gizanime782]

Just bought 10x boxes of Vstar for 550 do you think its okay to open about 4 or would you store them all for future resell?

[@PokeVault8]

Enjoy them at that price

[@a-b0t633]

I'll always prioritize what I like. I wanted the secret rare Houndoom from Battle Styles so bad I forgot to let it drop in price before I bought it. I think it's still worth less than what I paid but I love that shiny boi.

[@urbanaltar]

“if its still a 1,200 dollar card in 8 weeks then hey, eggs on my face” 😂 keep em coming vault

[@coral5712]

im thinking of getting a brilliant starts BB on pokemon center, do you agree with that?

[@PokeVault8]

Sure!

[@fireballgaming345]

I really want to invest on sealed product but I keep opening everything I buy lol. Tryna get the big hits for my son and me. I know I'll never b able to buy the single hitters straight up. Got some big hits here and there but no crazy top 5 one's yet. Close...real close

[@mrtini1487]

I just hope that Pokemon is still around in 50 years. The only inheritance my kids will get is my complete pokemon collection incl sealed stuff. 🤞🏻

[@liamgregory9969]

First comment! Poke Vault is my 5 year old sons new fave channel. Here for the big pulls!!!!

[@nanijag]

Thanks for the video. What you say about Charizard UPC makes sense.

[@bradmims2570]

This is what originally brought me to your channel, they way you talk about investing is spot on. Great and solid advice my friend, thank you!

[@MonkiManMonk]

I'm with you on the UPC; even for future openings years from now! Great style in delivering recommendations!

[@henslay]

Kind of to your last point, I think there is something to be said about trusting your eye. Buy cards that you find awesome or beautiful. If you find the artwork fantastic, guessing lots of other people do too. Even if the card isn't worth much now, it could be in 10/15/20 years cuz good art stands the test of time. And if the value doesn't rise, so be it, you have an artwork you love.

[@PokeVault8]

Couldn't agree more.

[@trangtrong3967]

A year ago how much chilling gains did you buy at $80-90 a box?

[@PokeVault8]

I bought 30 boxes at $79 each

[@michelw2368]

I like your hair on the front poppin out of your cap ❤️

[@ssjoe_ace9864]

That’s one of my problems, knowing when to sell. It’s just hard for me to let go of things 😅

[@burgerguyhi9897]

I think you did a great job of explaining financial concepts without pushing advisoral ideas. I would like to see someone discuss pokemon as a growth vs value. Newer sets are growth and older sets are value. You discussed the singles market and that its the catalyst of the value sets. Thanks for the info.

[@PokeVault8]

🤝🤝🤝

[@PokemSockemHockey]

Really great video. You basically described me with my current stocks i own LOL. I'm up on both of them. At one point they reached their peek and since then dropped because of market being so volatile now. Sometimes you have to let go and set limits.

[@PokeVault8]

Facts

[@cademorson3705]

What does he use to track singles where it shows the card and the value and they are all lined up in order?

[@PokeVault8]

Pokedata

[@iwels8786]

When do you decide to take your profits off the table? What percentage growth? And how do you allocate percentages based on short term, medium term and long term?

[@PokeVault8]

Usually if something goes 3X within a year. Which is rare I will say. I will look to sell. And take 100% into a new product(s)

[@cafe100mph6]

Charizard upc and Evo skies...two of my best hold pics for the next few years.

[@cafe100mph6]

Both are about to end printing now

[@PokeVault8]

Facts

[@yousufparekh9214]

I've been subbed since u were at like 6/7k subs, and this was such simple yet key advice for both veterans and new people in the market. solid and to the point video and one of my fav yet!

[@PokeVault8]

I appreciate that 🤝

[@VenomousScream]

What is the site you use to look at set single prices ?

[@PokeVault8]

Pokedata

[@mattschiccatano597]

7:45 Exactly the same mindset someone should have when buying and selling stocks. Same thing goes with Pokémon. People think of the what if's because they are invested not only money wise but emotionally to. If you want to treat Pokémon strictly as an investment then you need to take emotions out of it or you'll never get ahead.

[@PokeVault8]

And you'll never sell anything lol

[@gatorgang6509]

Great information! One of my end goals as a collector is to have a full art set of neo genisis. By far my favorite set of all time. Johto is easily my favorite Gen. It also holds my favorite pokemon/starter. As always though, thanks for all the great tips man!

[@PokeVault8]

Thanks dude

[@Amberlight_Kiwi]

Not everyone might like your 'investment' videos but I think they are great, a great perspective and really good to hear some different info rather than the everyday run of the mill advice regarding older cards etc. Cheers bro, much appreciated.

[@PokeVault8]

I appreciate that!

[@lukewebber5531]

Yeah I haven't even bought the crown yet because everything is way over retail rn I've learned this the hard way on buying card now just sit back if I win it I win it if I don't I don't I give a price for each card and never go over it always get them for at least half what they truly going for

[@PokeVault8]

Facts

[@silletjevanviersen5253]

Are Brilliant stars and evolving skies good investments?

[@PokeVault8]

Yes

[@brendanrose3740]

Art drives this hobby and buying what you like is the true soul of pokemon! Thank you for being a consistent light in this dark world! Vault for president!!!!

[@PokeVault8]

🤝🤝🤝

[@SirWolfKing]

What kinda camera are you using ?

[@PokeVault8]

Canon M 50

[@Tekmuun]

Thank you for that real talk. Me and a friend have been going back and forth on starting a KZbin channel and having fun in the hobby. But the way prices and stuff are right now it’s definitely something big to take on. Regardless thanks again for keeping it 💯. God bless you and your family.

[@PokeVault8]

Likewise 🤝

[@RFseeker]

Great information for new collectors. Thank you Poke Vault. What is your viewpoint on Japanese vs English vs other languages?

[@grantmartinbeansinyojeans1629]

I buy cards when they're cheap or if I like them. For example yesterday I bought some coins that were about a fouth of the price that they usually are.

[@lukapognon9837]

I love your investment videos, because I study in finance, I also work at a bank, and there are a lot of stuff that you say that makes sense.

[@PokeVault8]

🙏🏻🙏🏻

[@lantanallday]

Thanks for the solid advice!! I'm sure these tips will be helpful in the long run too!

[@Ufo34]

Thanks for the advice Shaun, keep doing what you’re doing! 🤙

[@Jerm8]

Really helpful as I am just starting to get into collecting.

[@juanrosales3435]

Man I'm loving the content. I'm really picking up what you laying down vault! Great video

[@PokeVault8]

Glad you enjoy it!

[@garethsmith7651]

Only reason i got back into it was to buy what i like. If it makes money great. If it doesnt at least i havs the artwork

[@PokeVault8]

Boom!

[@eddietanner5459]

Thank you love these videos! Have learned so much from them in such little time. Definitely have done a good amount for these things that you’ve spoked about in these videos and have helped out tremendously! Thank you again

[@PokeVault8]

Glad you like them!

[@Rami-san]

Can you do a video on the iono card.

[@ItsFinigan]

I think genuine interest in Pokémon is probably at least slightly important in this niche lol I want to hope that Goldman Sachs is not buying pallets of booster boxes

[@LukeFrank-crv]

Love the videos!! Keep them coming! Thanks for the knowledge.

[@chriskristopherson6299]

I was your 1k like on this video, I somehow feel cool!!

[@PokeVault8]

You are very cool 🤝

[@BrianM91]

thanks a lot for these types of videos. has helped me a lot since i got back into collecting. 👍

[@PokeVault8]

No problem!

[@ggfsmo3303]

I agree with buy what you love iv been doing that for years and if they happen to go up in value it’s a win win really 💪

[@PokeVault8]

Facts

[@nickblankenbeckler7664]

Shawn you are a good man that is very sound advice I don’t see too many other KZbin creators bring in this style of content thank you so much for what you do for the community I’m sending you something brother

[@PokeVault8]

I appreciate that!

[@paradox818]

Much love homie hope you and the family are doing well, doing good on our end take care foo

[@carlamartinez7559]

Thank you for this video…I always learn what to look out for and how to go about it.

[@PokeVault8]

Any time!

[@lissmaher1977]

Certainly love your common sense approach, this helps us all to make much better collecting decisions to help our hip pocket. Thanks so much.

[@PokeVault8]

You are so welcome!

[@BetterValueCharmander]

And the videos Sean does like this are great in addition to the breaks!

[@MrHinojosa1981]

How many $20 card should a set have to be worth buying?

[@PokeVault8]

I think 10 over $20 is a fair bench mark

[@MrHinojosa1981]

@@PokeVault8 thank you for all your info that you give us

[@sturgieboy]

Always love this kinds of videos you post always very helpful

[@AndrewSorianDo]

1. Do not invest based off emotion 2. Understand when you are in a volatile market 3. Time in the market > timing the market

[@3NDKids]

Great advise. My kids all I ask is to keep your cards or have fun trading up! If I could only go back in time and hold on to my cards!

[@PokeVault8]

So true!

[@joshuanilsen977]

Awesome video 📹 today. I'd love ❤️ to see more of these types of videos from you... 👏 👏 👏 👏 👏

[@gqgrk11]

Thanks for all the advice and help Sean! You’re a real one 💪🏼💪🏼💪🏼.

[@PokeVault8]

I appreciate that!

[@coral5712]

Do you think Pokémon will reprint some swsh sets?

[@PokeVault8]

Doesn’t look like it

[@danafonso2699]

Just bought 100 Evolving singles in Stop & Shop for $3.99 a pop, am I doing this right?!

[@PokeVault8]

Thats a good deal for single packs

[@danafonso2699]

Stop & Shop / Publix / Kroger all have plenty for anyone wanting to jump in

[@rdzii8460]

Appreciate all your input

[@austinrocha6463]

Great advice man. I love the verity in the videos.

[@PokeVault8]

Glad to hear it!

[@tommydreamer2092]

Lol bro that interview you had with “p.k” ctr, and rattle , lol😂😂 you did nothing wrong but I felt you uncomfortableness , your great bro. 👍

[@PokeVault8]

lol yeah that was earth shattering cringe. But just a misunderstanding at the end of the day

[@BradTheCollector95]

Great video man, super insightful for us all 🔥🙏

[@natinodawson8327]

You are spot on with the investing strategy. Listen to any smart long-term investor and you will hear the same key points. I love investing in Pokemon. I mostly buy and hold but i get enjoyment out of opening product.

[@hsvmalooboy6077]

Always great advice Sean. Love your insight into the pokemon world. Keep up your great content mate

[@PokeVault8]

Much appreciated

[@Kpizzle462]

Always appreciate your advice

[@nevercold808]

Dude, your sincerity and respect for your viewers is great, man. Genuine AF. I really appreciate what you're doing here.

[@PokeVault8]

I appreciate that!

[@laughingpanda1193]

Seriously thanks for helping out the community. Thanks great video

[@PokeVault8]

No problem 👍

[@00evan69]

Always appreciate that you continue to release this type of content. It is what first drew me to your channel and then I found all the greatness that is the vault squad!

[@PokeVault8]

I appreciate that!

[@ryanhavens24]

Always good to invest in a card 1 you can afford and 2 finding the best trusted source! Thanks for the video❤ you don’t know how many times I wanna say eff this house let’s buy pokemon 😂

[@jefferystanger7690]

@pokevault hey who's your 4 favorite pokemon

[@PokeVault8]

Gengar, Charizard, Gyarados, Rayquaza

[@danstearn7697]

Fantastic content as always Sean. Thanks for the video content.

[@dzpdave1649]

You're awesome, thanks for all the good Info.

[@gatitovilla]

Excellent video thanks for the info I didn't know, thank you again. you’re amazing Brother