I Tried Selling Pokémon Cards For 30 Days

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Have you ever wanted to sell Pokemon cards? Well in this video I showcase my experience selling pokemon cards over the course of thirty days. I learned five new things from this experiment and cover them in depth in the video. 1. TCGPlayer direct plus $2 shipping is amazing. 2. Don't be the lowest listing when selling pokemon cards. 3. I have been using new BCW supplies and I absolutley love them! The BCW card sorter and sorting tray, BCW dividers, and BCW storage box monster pads are amazing. 4. Check the condition of the pokemon cards you are buying. 5. Running a pokemon business and selling Pokemon cards is not as easy as you think.
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[@alexandermerry190]

Excellent video!! The production/editing is getting so much better, and it’s awesome to see the passion you have for Pokémon and the business!

[@TheLabTCG]

Aw, thanks Alexander! Thanks for the comment and the support :)

[@brenlloyd2409]

Thank you for putting so much time and effort into this and providing it to people that are looking for that detailed opinion. As someone who is just a hobby collector, it's super interesting to hear a more in-depth look of the behind the scenes.

[@TheLabTCG]

Thanks for the comment Bren! Look out for my updated version of this video coming soon!

[@bilalandcards]

This is valuable information. Top tier and people deserve to know how much time/energy it takes to run a business of selling Pokémon cards. It's not always easy! Thanks as always.

[@TheLabTCG]

Well said! Thanks for the comment and the support :)

[@blkout_ad]

this video gave me alot of hope in running a pokemon card/content business!

[@highlander758]

Amazing video! A lot of honest information about running a Pokémon TCG biz. Editing is improving immensely!

[@TheLabTCG]

Thanks Highlander! I'm trying with the editing haha, it ain't easy lmao

[@TmacPlushVideos]

John 3:16 (KJV) For God so loved the world, that he gave his only begotten Son, that whosoever believeth in him should not perish, but have everlasting life.John 14:6-7 (KJV) Jesus saith unto him, I am the way, the truth, and the life: no man cometh unto the Father, but by me. If ye had known me, ye should have known my Father also: and from henceforth ye know him, and have seen him.John 3:36 (KJV) He that believeth on the Son hath everlasting life: and he that believeth not the Son shall not see life; but the wrath of God abideth on him.

[@SuperMattman88]

Just retired and started going through my old cards. I have been listing some here and there but your vids have gotten me into spending my free time with a hobby I love.

[@MrChonkachu]

You’re going places dude! This is top shelf content and advice! 🙏🏻

[@TheLabTCG]

Thanks Chonks

[@TmacPlushVideos]

John 3:16 (KJV) For God so loved the world, that he gave his only begotten Son, that whosoever believeth in him should not perish, but have everlasting life.John 14:6-7 (KJV) Jesus saith unto him, I am the way, the truth, and the life: no man cometh unto the Father, but by me. If ye had known me, ye should have known my Father also: and from henceforth ye know him, and have seen him.John 3:36 (KJV) He that believeth on the Son hath everlasting life: and he that believeth not the Son shall not see life; but the wrath of God abideth on him.

[@jefferystanger7690]

How do you store your foils with out the curling

[@lewismckenzie236]

​@@jefferystanger7690 Store in toploaders and keep away from heat and moisture.

[@kirbysleeping34]

Your videos are so informative that I watch them multiple times, you're such a great resource for thoroughly explained business details about selling pokemon cards!

[@TheLabTCG]

Aw, thanks a ton!

[@professorburch]

Best pokemon card selling video I've seen in months man! I've only been selling hit cards on eBay and TCG Player is my next journey. Your perspective and advice was solid man. I appreciate it. And you're not kidding about the time consumption of sorting. I work a full time job and have a family and I've been sorting to go Live on TCG player for the last 3 month and I've barely scratched the surface of my inventory. So golden advice on the amount of time it takes.

[@TheLabTCG]

Thanks Professor Burch! It sure is. I've seen your channel before, keep up the great work on KZbin!

[@professorburch]

@The Lab TCG ahh man you made my day! Thank you! And likewise man! You are killing it! Appreciate all your advice and direction 🙏

[@victorpaugh1564]

Thank you for making these videos. I just got qualified for TCG Direct today after selling for a month an a half and your channel has been a huge help!

[@TheLabTCG]

Glad to hear it, best of luck!

[@GustavoSanchez-ic3ok]

Great video as always thanks for taking the time to share all this information with us appreciate it .

[@TheLabTCG]

Thanks Gustavo

[@FindingCharizard]

Great video mate! Going BCW shopping now haha

[@TheLabTCG]

Thanks Matt! They are insane 😍

[@neal7159]

you have just released this video at the perfect time I’m currently uploading my entire collection via eBay from 1998-2022 you’ve dropped some amazing tips that I will be putting to good use

[@TheLabTCG]

That is awesome! Best of luck!

[@Big_Chico]

You got any nm ex era cards Neal I’m currently collecting them

[@davidturnbull8036]

I’ll give you £10 for the lot 😇 £11 if they’re all mint

[@Mercer1503]

Whats your ebay link 😏

[@neal7159]

I’m doing most of them as auction, when all items are ready I’ll list them at the same time so all auctions end on the same day when ready I will post ebay link…… If ok with (the lab tcg)??

[@zeroscollectibles]

thanks for these videos i've been debating what routes to take and considered making decks as well

[@TheLabTCG]

Glad I could help!

[@zeroscollectibles]

@@TheLabTCG I took your advice and sold over half of my product in a day and now i'm on track to head for seller level 3 already

[@DarkPokeScar]

Your a G bro I really appreciate your channel. ❤

[@Dr_Cheddar]

Loving all this info!!

[@joshuawilliamson-mv8wp]

Am I allowed to have one account on tcgplayer with items listed in my direct inventory and items listed in a non direct inventory? Or do I have to choose all direct or all non direct?

[@IanwithIan]

Great information and recommendations! Thank you! 🎉

[@TheLabTCG]

Thank you Ian! Glad it was helpful.

[@digismithytcg]

Thanks for releasing this video. I watched it when it came back basically trying to speedrun Seller Level 4. I've been selling One Piece, Magic, and Pokemon. Bulk to mid tier cards. Some higher end MTG cards so i can use those funds to buy a thermal printer lol. I actually think I've earned enough to buy it, but im not selling fast enough where I'm too lazy to write on an envelope lol.

[@TheLabTCG]

Thermal printers are a game changer. Highly recommend them once you get to that threshold where it makes sense!

[@StonesTradingCo]

Great Video! I've gotten into Pokemon selling through Live Streams, WhatNot, and my own personal website which has worked great for me. But I'm intrigued by the selling of commons, uncommons, rares, etc because I'm currently just selling bulk for $0.02 a card haha

[@TheLabTCG]

That is awesome Stone Plays! You have a really cool channel, i'm not surprised it has been going well for you! Selling bulk takes a lot of work, but it can be worth it if you put the time in.

[@StonesTradingCo]

@@TheLabTCG how much bulk do you deal with? because I typically open packs and end up around 15,000 bulk cards every two weeks

[@TheLabTCG]

Not nearly that much. I'm looking to increase the amount of bulk I process soon, but as of now, I'm getting back into listing everything I have. I'd be interested in discussing a bulk buying deal between us if you're looking to keep liquidating instead of selling singles. For the pack breaking side, liquidation might be a better use of your time. If you're interested, feel free to email me at [e-mail]

[@treetrimmerbear9899]

here is a couple tips Iv learned from selling on tcg for a few years now. Basic Index cards from the dollar store work great as divider’s, ya get like 300 for 1$ they also work great for hand written thank you cards for newer sellers fishing for positive feedback, this may take a few extra mins to hand write if ya have a bunch of orders but it helped me receive constant 5 star feedback and even had people specifically go outta there way to mention it in the review, when my TCG store was first getting started.. I got probly 5x the feedback when I would do this trick.

[@TheLabTCG]

Good tip!

[@innoka]

Genius! I didn't know about the monster pads. I'll definitely be buying some

[@TheLabTCG]

They are so awesome!

[@Cartoonjoker15]

For beginner sellers, would you recommend tcgplayer or ebay?

[@KA1SZN]

9:15 bro said lemme teach y'all how to inflate the market. Normally I attribute this typa behavior to what is wrong with the hobby/game. Yet, I can't help but be impressed with the quality of this video and how good you are at conveying information (as well as honest). Solid video I'm impressed. Regardless if you make this video or not as this market matures people will naturally come to these conclusions so it is nice to share your experiences. I also love collecting damaged/HP cards, I call them WL (well loved) condition.

[@TheLabTCG]

Thanks for the comment! I agree that being money focused in pokemon can be bad for the hobby, but as a business, these are the types of strategies you should be employing to maximize your efforts. I find that too many sellers look to just liquidate their cards and think they are turning a profit. I wanted that piece to be an educational experience where people can learn that there is value to being a good seller. Glad you saw it in a positive light! Thanks for the comment, and keep giving those well loved cards a home!

[@hoodiebr0]

man this is amazing content. glad i came accorded this channel ❤

[@TheLabTCG]

Glad you enjoy it! Welcome!

[@PartyPetey101]

Dang good looking out on those judge cards. I just pulled some out that I've been meaning to enter

[@TheLabTCG]

No problem! Get that money!

[@steveywanks6479]

Hey man just wondering what is that slab you show on your thumbnail. It looks like a promo of lunala and pikachu from what I can see and possibly others

[@TheLabTCG]

It's the Battle Festa 2017 Tournament Promo

[@prophetgaming1873]

Thanks for the video man !! wanted to try to sell cards like this in TCGplayer but sadly its only posible if you live in USA :( much respect from the Netherlands

[@TheLabTCG]

No problem! Check out ebay, it's a great alternative to tcgplayer for non US.

[@UgghCris]

I like the “fast nickel, slow dime” saying! But I’ve been doing everything you’ve talked about since I became a level four seller on TCGplayer back in September! What I was saying is you wanna be a specialty boutique and not Walmart! It’s crazy the amount of people that will buy from you because you have the full play sets even though you’re priced higher than others!

[@TheLabTCG]

Thanks for the comment Chris! That is awesome to hear, it truly is a good way to open a specialty shop.

[@lanceinpants22]

Great video! Tons of good info here.

[@TheLabTCG]

Thank you Lance!

[@joshuadelgado2762]

Hello good morning, AWESEOME Videos, I wanted to tell you that’s your videos have truly helped me out. I went from what to do with all these cards to “hey I’m making some sales”. Thank you I also heard in one of your videos that you buy bulk. I was wondering if you would be interested in the bulk I have?

[@AllStarNES]

Pokemon usually release 3 or 4 items a year that are the must haves and are worth buying and holding for a few years. CP6 and Mythical Collection has 10x for me, cash flow is the obvious issue here but after you've completed a 5 year cycle you should be able to start seeing great returns. This year I have my eye on SV2a (the english version of it too) and TCG Classic so far.

[@TheLabTCG]

Yep, it is important to distinguish between cashflow and sealed product appreciation. I learned this early on trying to run this business. It is hard to hold onto sealed product with no way to continue financing the business. (Assuming no personal contributions). Great comment!

[@anthonygonzales2212]

What is the best way to sort for this business model: alphabetically or by set and number? I was sorting my bulk by set and number for a long time, but im starting to think that could become very difficult in the long run.

[@TheLabTCG]

Set and alphabetical imo.

[@anthonygonzales2212]

@@TheLabTCG Awesome. I appreciate the advice!!

[@joerainah9360]

Never disappointed Will! Amazing content and information as always. I wish we had TCG player in the UK so I could try out some of these methods. 👊👊

[@TheLabTCG]

Thanks Joe! Hopefully they expand out there soon. I'll have to start making more ebay content to diversify the channel.

[@octistuborn9697]

Hey question, how can I know what cards are being sought after by players to be played

[@TheLabTCG]

Check out limitlesstcg.com

[@erikg666]

Never thought of selling on there but considering it now, good info!

[@TheLabTCG]

No problem! TCGPlayer is an excellent place to sell pokemon cards.

[@Julnlecs86]

Do you take and upload photos?

[@Jameson11ink]

I've listed 11k and sold 5k+ cards on ebay only. My journey has been long and full of frustration along with amazing changes. For my magic cards I put the 3 letter set code on the top of the bcw divider. all tcg games are split by year. So magic / pokemon / yugioh are all split by card game than by year card released. Than set. Than alphabetically. I can pull 50x card orders in a few mins now. Vs would be 20min+. Doing the big brain work before you sort and list is such a big deal. Started out with just a deck box of cards. Than 2, 3, 5 til I got a 5 row bcw box. Than 2, now 5. But my tcg seller journey is at its end. Moving my focus into video games and getting ungated on amazon to do fba where my time and profit on avg is 100x a tcg sale order. Leaving all 4k cards listed til end of the year for that ebay feedback than bull sell all to the next guy.

[@TheLabTCG]

That's an amazing story! I've done a decent bit with video games, I think it is much more lucrative than cards. Good call!

[@FaryaWolyo_]

Hey there! I'm a seller and I'm curious about the TCGP direct program. How do you select or manage what cards of yours are enrolled in the direct program?

[@TheLabTCG]

Unfortunately, you can't. Listings for direct are based on what TCGPlayer has in their direct inventory.

[@NateSchneider7]

The problem with doing that on tcgplayer is the option to optimize your cart after you’ve added all the cards. With higher prices and higher shipping you’ll probably lose out on sales that way

[@TheLabTCG]

Sure, you could, but I would rather make more on a per item basis then spend a lot of time packing lower margin orders. Personal preference, but methods work.

[@untouchedpoke]

Great video buddy I'm starting my side hustle

[@TheLabTCG]

You got this!

[@nickprovenza7365]

Do you have any advice for someone just started selling on tcg? I have 100 cards posted shipping at .99 and still don't get any orders. I keep my prices at or below market value. I must be doing something wrong. I'm just not sure what. Any advice would be appreciated.

[@TheLabTCG]

Hi Nick, I'd recommend you join the discord. There are a ton of sellers in there that can help, and I am in there as well!

[@trice9159]

Soo was selling pretty decent on tcg. But noticed havent had a sell since 05/2021. Any tips? I am a level 3 too.

[@TheLabTCG]

I would export your pricing data and adjust to the new market prices. If you list items at market, they will sell.

[@allenlam5210]

Hello really enjoy your videos. In the description your link to your TCGplayer seems to not be working. Looking forward to your next vid :).

[@TheLabTCG]

Just fixed it! Thanks for the comment!

[@thatclassysheep1244]

Wait, so listing cards at a premium on TCGplayer can work? I’ve noticed that when I lost cards for their market value or higher they never sell, but I think that might just be because I am not a level 4 seller yet

[@TheLabTCG]

Yeah, seller rating, quantity, and opportunity all kinda play together. I'm never in a rush to sell my inventory, so that helps.

[@Jaminn724]

Good info here. Some things to consider. At $320 after fees does that also include what it cost to acquire the inventory? You also mentioned supplies. Ones that you mentioned which seem optional, but also things like envelopes, stamps, etc... should be accounted for. Mentioning you put in a bunch of time on weekends is a little vague. With out an exact number lets assume 8hrs/day over 8 days/month that's ~$5/hr. Again not including supply costs, inventory costs, and any extra time spent on this. Like going to the post office or doing any work during the week. I still think you are in the black which is good, I do value my time more than that. More power to you if you enjoy it and you got the time to kill. I saw you in the comments mentioning a 90 day follow up. It would be nice to include this missing info and a full breakdown of profits/time. Make sure to reinvest all your profits into side hustle.

[@TheLabTCG]

Thanks for the comment, going to quickly jot down some info. $324 before fees would not include the cost of inventory. I further break down the cost of inventory and the cost of shipping shortly after, but you are correct, it would be 324 - 18.55 - $4 to 8 shipping. For the cost, I averaged the 371 items sold at $.05 each which is likely overstating. For the shipping, I believe it came to around $7. For TCGPlayer direct, I use bubble mailers and team bags that cost me under a couple cents each. Didn't break out the full math step by step, but laid out those costs in the video. TCGPlayer direct comes with the advantage that you only need to ship large orders once instead of multiple envelopes and stamps. So that rolls into the $7 shipping. The time spent was vague, I don't record the time it takes me to do, but my weekend is primarily consumed by producing content, listing cards, researching, and actually selling the cards. It is going to take me more time on weekends to do this because I am still actively listing a large amount of inventory that will sell overtime. Many of the cards that are being listed did not sell in this time period, but I expect them to overtime. I've been doing this for quite a while, it is not a get rich quick scheme. It is something I enjoy doing, and it takes a lot of work. I think some of the things you mentioned are sprinkled throughout my other videos if you're interested. For the next video, I'll be more detailed.

[@Lemondrop1990]

Do you have cards from the POGO set? trying to get a master set and only have so many cards left to go

[@TheLabTCG]

I don't unfortunately :(

[@matthewhughes4092]

Love the video bro got a new sub

[@TheLabTCG]

Thanks for the sub! Welcome!

[@josekatchum]

How are you shipping back to tcg direct and how are you able. To sell both direct and regular? Like the videos!

[@TheLabTCG]

Hey Jose, thanks for the comment and the positive feedback! TCGPlayer direct allows you to sell on both regular TCGPlayer marketplace and the direct program. Direct orders are identified separately from regular orders in the seller dashboard and shipped less frequently. Let me know if this helps!

[@UpsetBowser]

Can you have one inventory for tcgplayer direct and one for plain white envelopes on the same account?

[@TheLabTCG]

Hey Francisco, thanks for the comment! Unfortunately you cannot. The inventory is combined. If you raise your shipping cost, you can reduce the amount of orders that come through regular marketplace.

[@untouchedpoke]

Going to start a new inventory involving boxes and booster packs. Should 15 boxes/packs be enough to start a business along with some unopened card packs?

[@TheLabTCG]

I wouldn't recommend opening sealed product for a starting inventory. It is high unlikely that you will be profitable.

[@untouchedpoke]

@@TheLabTCG I'm talking about sealed products. Should I start with 15/20 sealed products for a start of my business? Along side with bulk cards and unopened cards?

[@TheLabTCG]

@@untouchedpoke Yeah I wouldn't opened sealed product to start the business. Try starting with bulk that you don't get from opening products.

[@yern4184]

Great video! Is it possible to get a shipping tutorial for the $1 and $2 shipping prices? Thanks!

[@TheLabTCG]

Sure, can you clarify the question? I can make a video on how to ship pokemon cards.

[@davidturnbull8036]

Also found on eBay that selling a couple dozen items at a time isn’t much use. As soon as I had a spare day I banged on 100 and immediately stuff started shifting. It’s amazing how often people must look at sellers other items and see things they like

[@TheLabTCG]

Good point! People absolutely do shop around when given the opportunity.

[@PreciseDullBlade]

I just registered for a TCG sellers account and about to start selling soon. I have a ton of supporter and trainer cards, do you think $.25 cards with $.99 shipping will sell even if I’m a new seller. You mentioned it works for you but you’ve already a solid seller rating.

[@TheLabTCG]

Thanks for the comment! It is unlikely that things will start selling with no feedback or sales history at a higher price. Your best bet is to look for cards that you have that are worth a little more and list those to start. That way, you can build up some sales history and get experience selling. Once you build up more inventory and sales, my method could work for you. Let me know if you have any more questions!

[@magictomatoe]

Killing it bro

[@TheLabTCG]

Thanks, Wesley! I've been watching your content for a while. It's good to see you here!

[@magictomatoe]

@@TheLabTCG i just found your channel a month ago

[@zexs]

Good job! Actually, i have a strange question, could you ship an order to Ukraine directly or USPS denied that opportunity? I cant imagine that Japanese post service can make it, but American doesn't. If it possible in theory, would you like to try make sells that way? And if you would, is it possible to to find out shipping cost before deal?

[@TheLabTCG]

Thanks! At the moment, I don't ship internationally. I'm not sure if that would work.

[@zexs]

@@TheLabTCG ok, ty for answer

[@steve2468]

How much inventory do you need for tcg player direct?

[@TheLabTCG]

I believe it is somewhere close to 10,000. Not 100% sure, it is posted on their website.

[@SnakesgamingYT]

You're awesome brother keep it up

[@TheLabTCG]

Thanks! Will do!

[@haruka3203]

I've also sell bulk on eBay for about 2 months now. I'm still unsure which one is better. It's just the shipping on ebay kind of kills it for profits. 100 bulk cards profiting at $2.50 after fees and shipping. 200 bulk cards profiting at $9.00 after fees and shipping. So basically the more they buy from me the more the profit is. Once they buy more than 300 cards, it can no longer fit in a small flat rate box, so then shipping becomes like $13 at that point and I lose money again :/

[@TheLabTCG]

It isn't easy, but it is totally possible to be profitable. In my opinion, the biggest upside to bulk is the availability of inventory that exists.

[@haruka3203]

@@TheLabTCG Yeah, there's surprisingly almost an infinite amount of bulk out there that people are even giving away for free.

[@iFOMO23]

Fantastic hustle

[@TheLabTCG]

Thank you!

[@nickantooa4810]

Bro i know you know what your talking about because I do the same with multiple cards especially when i have multiple. You can hike the price and make it a competitive market.

[@TheLabTCG]

Absolutely, the race to the bottom isn't worth it. Being a good seller and having the quantities people want is worth the higher price!

[@JamaLama24]

Just curious how many hours you put into it you think in the 30 days?

[@TheLabTCG]

A lot, most of my weekends were spent getting everything back up and running.

[@gnarlyblasterboys4123]

Thanks dude!

[@TheLabTCG]

No problem!

[@ebrac17]

Just an FYI your TCG player store link isn’t working

[@TheLabTCG]

Thanks Erik, i'll look into that.

[@EnochTheMuffin]

How much time did you put in this month?

[@TheLabTCG]

A lot, most of my weekends in Jan were spent sorting and listing cards.

[@Jawbreaker8k]

Judge from fusion strike is at $1.54 rn. Thanks for the tip there.

[@TheLabTCG]

Yessirrrrr ez money

[@thomasmason7853]

Great stuff buddy

[@TheLabTCG]

Thank you Thomas!

[@lewismckenzie236]

Have to ask why you would sell that evolving skies case unless you have a good amount of them. That's going to be worth a lot more not that far down the line.

[@TheLabTCG]

I actually have a video on my channel about this topic. It's called "the truth behind why I'm selling booster boxes". Tldr, I think they are getting reprinted. I go in depth on why I think that in the video.

[@beavisjones9199]

He can make way more money in the long run by selling the evolving skies case now and then churning that profit continuously by selling other cards and products

[@themeatballsock2962]

Actually pretty interesting, little thing though, I know it’s hard but less stuttering or breath pauses can make a huge difference in a video, feels more professional and that

[@TheLabTCG]

Thanks for the feedback! I'm trying to improve the videos week by week, so this will be used at some point!

[@satisfyingexperiment4729]

How to you start bro your story please

[@TheLabTCG]

I can make a video on this!

[@OurFavoriteCollectibles]

Great video

[@TheLabTCG]

Thanks a ton!

[@joshuadavy3515]

Yo this is amazing for Americans, great advice for them.. any idea on the workings of other countries?

[@TheLabTCG]

Hey Joshua, thanks for the comment! This is a good point. Unfortunately, I don't know much about selling Pokémon cards outside of the United States. Soon I might be introducing a new platform that allows me to help out here a little bit more.

[@benjaminkappler2255]

You have all that inventory after 30 days of selling cards?

[@TheLabTCG]

I bought a collection at the start of January for $2k. I've been selling pokemon cards for years, but closed my business last summer for an internship opportunity. This is the 30 day progress report since starting from 0 sales thirty days ago

[@benjaminkappler2255]

@@TheLabTCG Thanks for clarifying. I have been trying to sell as a business and have been going for a few months but hadn't expanded into using the buylist and reselling bulk. I have a lot of bulk and sealed products but turnover has been slow. And tips/tricks there? You probably have a vid on it that I haven't seen yet. Just found your content. Good perspective and much appreciated.

[@TheLabTCG]

@@benjaminkappler2255 no problem! My channel has over 40 videos covering all things selling pokemon cards. Give those a watch and feel free to email me with any questions!

[@Allaroundrex]

What about a garage sale😂

[@2timeEntendra]

Yeah, I can't live on $320 a month. The profit is huge percentage wise but let's be real

[@TheLabTCG]

Sure, this is true. Successful businesses aren't built in 30 days.

[@2timeEntendra]

@@TheLabTCG not that that's not successful. You definitely turned a profit but you would almost need an empire including all the time you would need so you may have to hire help.

[@TheLabTCG]

@Daniel L Yes. Over time as I list more inventory, these numbers are just going to keep growing. I'll be posting a 90 day update video and we can see the difference then. I'm also getting a card sorter, so that should help a ton!

[@HandheldGamer1991]

This isnt a get rich quick scheme dude. The majority of ppl who watch this just want to get rid of their bulk,duplicates. And if you sort your bulk right away after you open a pack,bb etc. It takes minutes to post it on your site,ebay cardmarket,tcgplayer etc. I make each month about 300-500 euro from selling bulk on cardmarket and ebay and it takes maybe like 4 hours tops to pack,ship,talk to the person via mail and be done. Its a side income unless you have your own big lgs store you wont see much from it after all you need a distributor that will give you supply for msrp. That is the only way to see big$

[@2timeEntendra]

@@HandheldGamer1991 I didn't say it was. Most mom and pop shops aren't owned by rich ppl but they make enough to make in life. You're can't make an argument out of being facetious or over exaggerating to your benefit. That's silly

[@PANDRAA_]

Excited to see what changes when Scarlett and Violet drop

[@TheLabTCG]

I'll definitely be talking about it!

[@mikeblaze365]

You could technically do 30¢ witch could make your listing stand out

[@TheLabTCG]

For sure, I could experiment with higher prices.

[@monarch2500]

I don’t agree wit the last part, if u want to do it , then do it, but just know it’s a lot of work, and if ur willing to do the work then go for it, but if ur looking for a easy buck then know this isn’t it lol it’s a lot of hard work to run a store and to run a online store

[@TheLabTCG]

I believe that is what I said at the end of the video. It's hard work and not easy.

[@ars273]

So you're the reason my all three of my .75 judges sold out lol

[@TheLabTCG]

Yeah probably haha

[@ars273]

@@TheLabTCG I'd love to hear your opinion on Card Trader. I started selling there about a month ago and it's been pretty okay, it's basically TCGplayer Direct, but there's no barrier to entry and it automatically syncs your TCGplayer inventory.

[@TheLabTCG]

@@ars273 I am in the works of getting started with them. Stay tuned!

[@tsuki5298]

300dollar dude u next jeff besoz

[@TheLabTCG]

We all start somewhere 😉

[@CAeuJohno123]

Yo who's paying 2k for a case of evolving skies? I can get them for around 1500-1600 all day where I'm from, we can split the profits 😂

[@TheLabTCG]

Tcgplayer customers, they have been selling around 2.2k on there for a while. Definitely try to sell some if you can get them that low!

[@CAeuJohno123]

@@TheLabTCG I'm from eu, 250 a box is pretty much going rate. Seems to be a small premium on cases though. Not sure about selling to USA since we don't pay taxes on anything. Strange how you guys are paying so much more for evolving skies, but everything else is so much cheaper

[@TheLabTCG]

@@CAeuJohno123 yeah it is interesting. There definitely is a case premium!

[@Derekii]

Yesss sirrrrr

[@TheLabTCG]

Ayeeeeee thanks Derek!

[@viralium104]

Maybe I'm missing something here, but haven't you been selling Pokemon cards for years now? 😅

[@cole1999]

2,000 for a evolving skies booster box? 😂

[@TheLabTCG]

Case

[@cole1999]

@@TheLabTCG ahhhh i see

[@adrian8959]

Evolving skies for 2k? Please enlighten us

[@TheLabTCG]

TCGPlayer market price basically haha

[@southdaytontradingco]

Someone’s been watching tcg bull kings lol

[@TheLabTCG]

I love his content, he got me started selling on Direct back in June.

[@Anon_2025]

So basically you make nothing, thanks for steering me clear of TCG

[@TheLabTCG]

No problem!

[@briannakemara942]

Horrible auto quality all the time

[@terrencefox8386]

Jew lol

[@TheLabTCG]

lol

[@Big_Chico]

Personally as someone who orders a lot from tcgplayer and a long time tcgplayer subscriber I prefer to not order from direct every card I get from them has insane curling/warping idk if they store their cards in a super humid environment or what but it’s ridiculous.

[@TheLabTCG]

That is fair. I don't usually order from direct as a customer either. Great service for sellers though.