How To Make MONEY & GROW Your Pokémon Card COLLECTION!

[@pokene_pokemon]

12:18 thank you for bringing reality to the conversation

[@MimikBrew]

💪 Hey Thanks for the box of goodies!

[@RyanChann]

Came here to make fun of your title by saying the true name of the game is “how to lose money and build a nice collection” but actually found this video to be insanely resourceful and full of gems for anyone actually interested in collecting.

[@MimikBrew]

@@RyanChann 😂 Appreciate your honesty! 💪

[@DoteyMagotey]

1000% agree. Grading and selling has been the biggest catalyst to my son’s (really it’s ours, but it makes me feel less dorky to pretend it’s his) collection. I did get a BIT lucky in hitting 2 Magikarps in 10s back when they were $75 raw and had just spiked to over $600 in 10s, but even without those the bulk of our value has come from grading. The only time it makes sense to rip packs is when you’re actually master setting since you need those bulk cards & reverses. But even then, that’s like one booster box and ETB tops before you should buy the remaining singles.

[@MrLiske-ks5yo]

After a little over a year back in the hobby I'm starting to realize all the points you made in the video. It's interesting how much i am relating to your videos after gaining some experience buying and selling.

[@MimikBrew]

I try to make actually helpful content that happens to be entertaining. Not entertaining content that actually isn’t helpful. 💪 Thank you 🙏

[@Eraserhead_Reborn]

Man every new collector needs to watch this video! I finally kept my first evolving skies pack sealed and have no intention on ever opening whatever packs I get of certain sets. Single searching and buying has become my new addiction over pack rips. I’ll still rip all of S and V but SWSH era stays sealed for me from now on.

[@MimikBrew]

@@Eraserhead_Reborn You are a Good man sir! 🫡

[@llmike23ll]

Excellent video so informative! I knew grading was important but I didn't know just how critical it was. It's uplifting to hear that it can be the thing that sustains you in the hobby.

[@torqueyt7417]

This is your best video yet Johnny. Very well explained. Keep up the great work bro.💪

[@MimikBrew]

Bravo! 😂

[@APhysiciansCollection]

PokeNE really out here watching brew’s video #Friendship

[@rage6338]

Thanks PokeNE! Side note: super resourceful vid. Just like you, I always end up buying a bunch of cards I never intended to lol happened last night. Appreciate the time you took to put this together. 🤝🏽

[@MimikBrew]

Glad you enjoyed it! Glad to hear you’re making the right moves 💪

[@Lechonkamania]

Really great tips in this vid! Big ups MimikBrew! The intro really got me 😅 Thanks Brian!

[@MimikBrew]

@@Lechonkamania Thanks for the hook and the beats 🎧 😎

[@VStheStream]

Thanks Brian! I have been learning a lot from his videos. Love the idea of doing a smash / bach night.

[@Dracokey54]

You have a very soothing voice. Loved the vid and also super cool to see PokeNE in more places. I listen to his business tips while driving. Thanks bryan!

[@MimikBrew]

That’s hilarious for me to hear because some people hate my voice 😂

[@Dracokey54]

​@MimikBrew well I don't get the hate personally. Keep doing you!

[@TietraBun]

Thanks Brian! I keep seeing PokeNE's stuff with other youtubers too, seems like a solid guy

[@MimikBrew]

@@TietraBun oh we got a lil announcement together for next video. 💪

[@jphran5]

Great video. I really enjoyed the info. Got back into the hobby a year ago and this video would’ve been really helpful back then😂. Can’t stress enough how important EXPERIENCE and DISCIPLINE are in the hobby👍. Again thanks for the content🙏 💸💸💸💸💸💸💸💸💸💸 Still tweaking and refining how I want to hone in on my collection.

[@MimikBrew]

Great to hear! Thank you so much for watching 💪

[@freeteam2384]

Thanks Brian!!!! 🎉 Much love 👊

[@MimikBrew]

👊 🔥

[@jacoblambert2416]

Great video bro! I got back into the hobby beginning of scarlet and violet and quickly loved the sword and shield era cards a lot more and started snatching up a lot of the big ones beginning of the year when prices were low when the prices started to blow up I just got my collection and I didn't want to part ways now prices started to drop and scared they're going to drop more and have been on the fence about selling and getting out of the hobby but with all the information that I have gathered over the last year or so I'm pretty informative on what's going on in the hobby and what cards are moving I could probably make a pretty lucrative business out of this.. my first submission I sent 10 cards and 9 came back 10s so I would say I have a good eye for mint cards so I would like to start buying raw and grading for profit. Thanks for the video!

[@MimikBrew]

And imagine getting even better at that, selling most those slabs, and doing it on repeat. I sent a PSA sub every other week last year. 💪

[@Mexximiser1992]

Incredible video! Very helpful tips, especially pre-grading and grading without a middleman. Then your skills to recognize a 10 will be significantly better. Keep it up! You make great content. 👌🏻

[@MimikBrew]

Thank you sir!

[@Hellzpriest]

Was excited when I seen your post. When i go to buy Sealed Products i have a rule if i want to open something i have to buy something to keep sealed. The Quaxly box is clean AF. Thanks Brain.

[@edboss36]

This channel is a gem

[@MorrieLow]

Thanks Brian! Really great insight in this video. Thanks!

[@ToughTrainerK]

LFG ...thanks Brian ! Great tips and guidance from this video on anybody don't have a direction or undecided on what to do in the vast space of pokemon

[@jaspervieth3994]

Great video, I collect pokemon and soccer and have always been scared of grading. Guess it’s time to take the leap of faith!

[@MimikBrew]

@@jaspervieth3994 I appreciate it! Good luck! Don’t go too crazy at first 😆

[@KingKardboard]

Always a great day when MimikBrew posts.

[@MimikBrew]

@@KingKardboard Ahhhhh Thhhaaaanks! 🫠

[@holohunterinigo]

Thanks Brian!! Goated channel!

[@DizZzyPullz_TCG]

Thanks Brian!! PokeNE gotta love him

[@snackbread]

Thanks man, I really wish I could find more content about singles, not just BBs and grading

[@MimikBrew]

You can find lots of singular videos from random content creators about it. But you won’t find any recurring ones because actually keeping track of this IPs “Raw” card movements is a massive pain in the ass 😂

[@chappyc7477]

Thanks Brian! I love PokeNE and all they do!!!!

[@ggcrunchyz]

Great video!! Also thanks PokeNE!

[@bradaustin82]

Thanks Brian!

[@lilcurtcurt5273]

Pokene!!! I’m starting on my journey of selling Pokemon I only ever collected an never really tried to seek at the same time

[@lilcurtcurt5273]

Thank brain!

[@MimikBrew]

Great time to start! 💪

[@simianpress]

Thanks, brian. Great stuff, as usually.

[@KREWCITYEMPIER]

Also I must say thank you to you as well @Mimikbrew this video was SUPER informative and pointed out some mistakes I was making and I literally just started back collecting as an investment and side hustle (plus I love Pokémon) but I was buying boosters to rip for hits hoping (gambling) to hit big I have a much wiser sense of how I should go about it now thanks to this video.. something I’ll watch a few times and probably come back to later on in my journey. Thanks 🙏🏽

[@MimikBrew]

It’s alll just a lil reminder 😉

[@camgalbraith936]

Thanks Brian! Gonna give PokeNe's online shop a look. Banger video, thanks for the good advice

[@MimikBrew]

@@camgalbraith936 Please do! And use code “BREW” at checkout to receive $5 off and a free pack for all orders over $50! 🫡

[@claytoneskes9519]

Gotta thanks Bryan and PokeNE for this fantastic video! 🙂

[@MimikBrew]

😂

[@ramarances8493]

Just got back from collecting. thanks for this! I'm on the right track

[@Miles-qp7oh]

Thank you Brian and mimikbrew for this endless awesome content

[@AlphaOmegaKnight77658]

Wow I didn’t expect this video to give such good, down-to-earth advice. Especially the advice about what products to buy if you wanna open; a huge “duh” moment for me. Everyone should follow that advice, like if you have kids and want them to pull something. Thank You sir.

[@MimikBrew]

@@AlphaOmegaKnight77658 Hey thank you soo much! 💪💪💪

[@jeffmac79]

Thanks brian and pokene!

[@Recon_1776]

Thank you Brian. Btw fire Video. Learned a lot. Dama is a favorite of mine. 🤙🏼.

[@Gberdex2099]

Thanks Brian! & thanks Brew for the epic Lechonkechonky

[@MimikBrew]

@@Gberdex2099 🐽💪

[@rakeguy7703]

This video is amazing! Thanks so much.

[@dragonoeede]

clicked because of the title, stayed because 3:35. Thanks PokeNE

[@MimikBrew]

🕺

[@LordWiseWolf]

This was really helpful and informative. I just came back to collecting after 15+ years about three months ago. I’ve been wondering as a new collector and player what products are worth buying to open. Cause I really like the collector boxes cause I’m a sucker for those promos. That Kingdra promo? So good. But I like opening and hunting for cards. Boxes and Pokemon Center ETBs. Now to hunt for that stellar crown bulbasaur. Pulled the squirtle last night and excited to hunt that bulbasaur. Now I crave mints. Brian you rock!

[@MimikBrew]

You pulled Squirtle!? Ahhh man that’s awesome I just got back from 3 card shops and none of them had either yet as singles. Even looked through all their recent trade ins.

[@LordWiseWolf]

It was great, my wife and I got our first booster box and it was in it. Awww that sucks. I checked 2 shops near me and they didn’t have any of the illustrations as singles. Just ETBs and boxes right now. Hope you nab it soon!

[@alexcaulley1202]

Thanks Brian!!! That dance in the beginning tho 😍

[@MimikBrew]

@@alexcaulley1202 You know it! The positivity flows through my booooody! 🕺

[@DopeCardboard]

loved this video! thanks for spreading the knowledge, as always

[@MimikBrew]

@@DopeCardboard 🫡

[@donutchoppazGO]

Thanks PokeNe! 🎉

[@KREWCITYEMPIER]

Thanks Brian your the pokeMAN ! 🎉

[@baldplate31]

Dudes 100% on point with everything. But I believe my hits are 100x better when I buy 20-30 sleeved blisters rather than a etb or booster box

[@MimikBrew]

@@baldplate31 Well 20-30 Sleeved will beat 9 ETB packs any day.. JK! I know what you mean 😉

[@PokemonFinanceGuy]

Brian is a man of the people.

[@MimikBrew]

@@PokemonFinanceGuy and live action Johnny Bravo! 💪

[@PokemonFinanceGuy]

​@MimikBrew he is forever more Johnny bravo. He must wear black glasses and say "ohhhhh mama" when his wife walks by 😂😂😂.

[@MimikBrew]

@@PokemonFinanceGuy He should do that. like in videos

[@attract_mode_]

Sound advice, I def am an advocate of keeping your eye out for an opportunity. Grading from the UK is a bit trickier as we are kinda forced to use a middle man and it can take ages to get your cards back so there is no quick PSA flip for us, there are UK grading companies but like you say PSA rule really. Also is it bad a part of me is looking forward to the end of Pokepositivity?!? Until then tho, stay positive!

[@MimikBrew]

I wish I remembered to address international because it really is a pain like everything about PSA is lame for international customers in sooo many popular areas you’d think they would have streamlined by now

[@Raider61-ud3po]

Thanks PokeNe!

[@MarketScraper]

Thanks Brian ❤ PokeNE is an awesome shop. Opening sealed product tips 📝

[@MimikBrew]

Ellloooo Scraper!

[@buffalobill9793]

Opening sealed product tips? Are you joking? My grandkids know how to open sealed products. Lol. How about tips to keep sealed product sealed. Most people don't need any help opening it. Lol. In fact that is the quickest way to devalue a Pokemon collection.

[@MarketScraper]

@@buffalobill9793 those tips are also very important. Brew I actually have a different take on what products to open. And this has to do with not only current cost but future cost too. For example it is "expected" that a single pack in a booster box will out perform almost every other form of a pack. An example of one strategy, almost every release gamestop and best buy have promos that can greatly offset the cost to open a few packs.

[@MimikBrew]

@@buffalobill9793 There’s so many angles I could take here. Sealed investing is for people who want to invest in sealed.

[@AlejandroNieto-bk3pi]

Yoo thank you Brian 🎉❤

[@Tsukuyomni]

I need that box! Thanks Brian and thanks for the video Mimikbrew!

[@MimikBrew]

@@Tsukuyomni 🫡

[@josemojarro6768]

This video just won my subscription. Im new to collecting again and just started after a 25 year break. Thanks for the info. So is it bad to buy regular ETB if you plan on holding on to them and sell in the future? Cus i bought a few recently because i saw them on sale for like $30 to $35 each

[@MimikBrew]

There are just massively printed and starting in This Era last year, you now have the option to buy a PC exclusive one With a stamped promo. Pretty much everyone will tell you those are one of the best overall sealed investments you can buy these days. Thank you for the sub!

[@OJK-]

Thanks Brian! (Mimikyu is a very cool Pokémon)

[@johnmccrary6701]

Thanks brain :) and the songs a bop

[@coishbros7850]

Thanks Brian!!!!!

[@comicality1700]

Thanks Brian! PokéNE

[@GringoOkocha10]

Great video, full of helpful tips. Too bad it's not like that in the EU, especially with grading. Apart from CGC that has an office in Germany, grading with PSA, is more or less only through a middle man (which is expensive, but less expensive then sending them on your own). Also, on e-bay shipping, customs and VAT just destroys any kind of a deal. Also, since UK left the EU, buying from Pokemon center costs way too much for the same reason as e-bay, plus, you need to use a proxy service cause they don't ship to EU. For us is just Cardmarket for singles and Facebook groups, more or less.

[@MimikBrew]

All of that is really annoying and seems like PSA needs to do a better job expanding in certain areas. Like there should definitely be an EU location by now that helps customers and PSA. I hear about those difficulties all the time. Even in Canada everything is a pain in the A

[@gottacatchmeee]

Thanks Brian - Poke Ne!!

[@caiokelab3090]

PokeNE!!! Thanksss for you and bryan

[@Pokemerchparadise]

Thanks Brian 🙏🍀🙏

[@bsourozen]

thank you Brian PokeNe and for all the info!

[@MimikBrew]

@@bsourozen 🫡

[@brettmeyer4595]

Great video Brian!

[@Muji38-g4b]

Where is the best place to buy booster boxes when a new set comes out? Great vid and thanks Brian!

[@MimikBrew]

@Poke_ne pokene.com use code BREW at checkout all orders over $50 for $5 off & a free pack! 💪 😂

[@CarthagoDelendaGuy]

For real though, very helpful, thanks man

[@MimikBrew]

@@CarthagoDelendaGuy You got it! Thanks for watching 💪

[@ryanhecker4258]

Thanks PokeNE!

[@Goodvibz808]

Thanks Brian! Great vid!

[@brandengarcia4188]

Thanks Brian !!! I am new loved this

[@MimikBrew]

@@brandengarcia4188 And you’re a Branden. The last 2 givy winners were both named Brandon…. 🧐

[@brandengarcia4188]

@@MimikBrewis this a sign!? … I’ve just started and honestly I love it missed out as a kid… but I’m glad I found this video… I’ve blown way too much chasing cards on individual booster packs😂… finally going to preorder a box or ETB🙏

[@MimikBrew]

@@brandengarcia4188 The whole phase of transferring from a person who wastes money ripping things open into becoming a person who truly loves searching for and finding minty raw cards is actually an extremely difficult process that has taken me years to truly become proficient at. And I still screw up all the time and get mad at myself. Because I can’t help but visualize what I could have bought instead in most scenarios. 🤔

[@katielowen]

Where my fellow E.W.W.'s auction snipers at?! 🤣💯 And thanks Brian!

[@MimikBrew]

This entire upload including that just kinda came out of my mouth with no prior thought. I was proud of the EWW 😂

[@katielowen]

@@MimikBrew lmao yesss the EWW acronym goes hard!😂💪

[@Faber0k]

Thanks brian. Seriously. Pokene!

[@madslikescardboard]

Yoooo THANKS BRIAN!

[@MimikBrew]

@@madslikescardboard 😏 Yeah, THANKS BRIAN! 💪

[@imzirki413]

PokeNE a real one!

[@jnunez06]

Thanks Brian… go pokeNE

[@joemoneyentofficial]

So many good tips bro I'm new to eBay and collecting TCG I never have a reason to comment on videos but I feel the need to give so well deserved feedback

[@MimikBrew]

You’re a member too soo again, Seriously Thank you! 🙏

[@CameronBryan.]

Thanks Brian. Pokene is always legit.

[@TomHardysUglierYoungerBrother]

How dare you!! I love my Empoleon V!! Hahaha just kiddin….it’s Ight. :) hope you’re doin well this evening my breeeew!!!!

[@MimikBrew]

@@TomHardysUglierYoungerBrother I was just talking about the Reg V! 😂

[@TomHardysUglierYoungerBrother]

@@MimikBrewhahaha oh….well I’m an idiot then!! Haha

[@schmidtcjoseph]

That whole case from a day of shopping?!!! My lord🤯🤯🤯

[@MimikBrew]

Lol hellll no! That’s just my “1st out” grade soon case. Been adding to it for 2 years

[@321homewrecker]

Thanks Bryan

[@XalronsGacha]

Did not expect to actually learn so many wise words. Wish I saw this video before I spent on trash

[@MimikBrew]

Thanks!! 💪

[@MorrisCo2.0]

Thanks Brian and you both for what you do or don’t do lol

[@gottacatchmeee]

👏👏👏 great video

[@MimikBrew]

Thanks! 💪

[@Teacherguy06]

Great advice, I didn't think of opening my PC ETB's as a ripping experience. I was wasting money on loose pack and 3 pack blisters.

[@MimikBrew]

I mean keeping them sealed is a great option too and potentially a better option. Just saying if you “were going to spend the money” on an ETB, might as well be them. 💪

[@buffalobill9793]

I don't think advising one to open their pc etb's as being sound advice. I recommend ignore that advice and keep them sealed. Open regular etb's if you must rip something.

[@MimikBrew]

@@buffalobill9793 That cost additional money though.

[@buffalobill9793]

@@MimikBrew then don't rip. Always better off not ripping anyways. Can't think of one good reason to rip open a pc etb.

[@philycsteak]

@Mimikbrew Should've listened to your advice about Beckett, because I just sent in quite a few of my cleanest cards after just starting collect 2 months ago, including 1 Mimikyu SM Team-Up promo, out of 24 clean copies I had of it and the Pikachu SM promos. I think part of the appeal of BGS's BLs and their price is the appeal of exclusivity, after talking about it with a friend of mine as to why he buys CGC BLs for bragging rights. The more BLs there are, the less premium they'll command when more enter the BL population. Hoping like you, I get some 10s and a BL so I can fund my hobby for cards that make me feel happy like the Parasol Lady in your top 10 beautiful artworks video.

[@MimikBrew]

Ahhhh dude the second you said Parasol Lady I literally just automatically Smiled. That card genuinely makes me so happy. I can’t really even explain why..

[@philycsteak]

@@MimikBrew I can only speak for myself but when I look at the card, it reminds me of the times when I would just take in being present and connected to the world by touching the rain when I was clinically depressed and stuck in my mind. Ty for indirectly recommending me that card btw.

[@MimikBrew]

@@philycsteak That’s what great art and or nature can do for you. 💪

[@MattDennard]

Best vidio yet I had a go at grading picked the best cards I could aswell as being good price cards 6 10ns n 4 9ns was hard to see the difference but didn’t do to bad for first time do you think I should go again ??

[@MimikBrew]

@@MattDennard I don’t see any reason not to. You can sell most of them to fund your next sub if you really wanted. 🤔

[@MimikBrew]

Thanks for the shout out btw! 💪

[@nerdsreselling]

Pokene is everywhere. 😂

[@Poke-Joe79]

Thanks Brain

[@andrewbotsch1380]

Thanks, Brian!

[@GermnGuy84]

Thanks Brian!!

[@gustavopoblano1235]

Thank you Pokene

[@wileycoyote4206]

Great 👍 video

[@doneropersaud1607]

Best advice, Try and collect all of this and you’ll be on top of everyone else Neo Era Shinnings E Series Era Crystals Ex Era Gold Stars Heart Gold Soul Silver Era Legend Cards Call of Legends Era SL Cards Black and White Era Secrets X&Y Era Secrets Sun and Moon Era Alts Sword and Shield Era Alts Scarlet and Violet Era SARs

[@MimikBrew]

Some of those are kinda volatile so definitely need to not buy when they are being pumped but yeah solid list 💪

[@DamaCollectsCards]

Them low pop promo’s really rock my socks🥴

[@MimikBrew]

I think the Cosmos holo pattern is about the best Holo pattern PTCG has ever used imo as well 💪

[@2736492821]

agree with most points but the greninja. Greninja is the charizard of the latter gen and I cant imagine duraludon and its evolution to fetch a similar price at PSA 10

[@MimikBrew]

What about Magikarp thou? That’s $500+ in a 10

[@2736492821]

@@MimikBrew Gen 1 tax. Magikarp is definitey way more popular than say duraludon cited. Agreed that the shinji art is a big factor in there too but it has to tie in with at least a mildly popular pokemon to blow up.

[@joemoneyentofficial]

THANKS BRIAN id keep that bad boy sealed forever if I get it

[@MimikBrew]

@@joemoneyentofficial The box is literally flawless

[@CarthagoDelendaGuy]

Thanks brian!

[@eeeljosh]

pokene thanks Brian!

[@iTzMadrid]

Thanks Brian :)

[@CNS95]

I will be making my ebay buys only on Tuesday mornings 😄

[@MimikBrew]

😂