Learn How to Start a Pokémon Card Business in 2024 - Q&A

[@olevia4942]

I like how you decided to answer one of the more snarky, or rude questions with hilarity and humbleness... You're a great guy!

[@tipsytaxman]

Hey! I'm the guy that bundled a v-star box with a bunch of pre-order rift stuff. Thank you again for how you handled that, extremely professional, above and beyond, I loved it. I caught this video on my feed, and just wanted to reach out and say if you ever needed any accounting or tax advice, I own and operate my own accounting firm and would love to help you out! You've earned me as a dedicated customer, and you've become my go-to for anything pokemon because of how professional you operate. So the least I could do is lend a hand if you needed it

[@pokene_pokemon]

I remember you! Really appreciate the love and the nice offer. I’m gunna hold onto this and maybe take you up on it sometime- I know very little in the taxes and accounting world and at this point I really should know more. Thanks so much!

[@ThePokeLure]

Always find your videos so refreshing. No BS, just a heap of helpful info. You’re the MVP 🙏

[@StuSpice]

Thanks for the answers. And for the very informative video. Keep up the great work. All of it is appreciated!

[@nikolajmadsen5921]

Great video, just starting out myself here in Denmark and some of it opened my eyes to stuff i need to get sorted aswell before growing more. Cheers for the good content

[@samcook220]

I love your content, it’s so valuable! I remember constantly asking you can you ship to the uk a couple of months ago. I was like “hold on I’m missing something here” now I have a registered business, a few good suppliers from 🇯🇵 and selling consistently on my website! You are an absolute legendary person. People listen to this man!! ❤

[@michaeldenzer6024]

Wow! Great video...Im a seller too. But on ebay. Want to get my own website....got a LLC too. Been selling for 5+ years. Business is growing still. Need a japanese pokemon distributer...so im looking...Ty

[@bretwentzel8824]

I listen to these videos while I’m at work this way when I get off I have more valuable information to apply to my business I’m building, I plan on a rip and ship channel which I should qualify to go live this week, after building up some capital I’m going to combine that with part of my tax return this year, and hopefully get a distributor by next year to start doing what you are doing. Thanks for the videos best of luck.

[@PokeJulyTCG]

Thank you for replying to my question, looking forward to your Wise video!

[@khemistry9081]

Respect for the advice very refreshing

[@jubalhorton2846]

Wish I'd asked this question before you did this Q&A! How do you handle traveling, whether that's visiting family or going on vacation?

[@_Allan.and.Sons_]

Appreciate your content bro

[@dancox4495]

ANOTHER GREAT VIDEO. THANKS!

[@kennydavis8358]

Thank you brotha! And Happy Holidays!!!

[@pokene_pokemon]

Same to you!

[@FrozenShadoW918]

Your employees seem like good vibes. How do you decide to offload your inventory, is it based on price points or when the market is hot? How much product do you store for the long run? Do you have things you just know you will hold for decades?

[@mangolpl]

I love the fact that YT advertised me Your channel after watching RNG Gamez for quite some time (even thou I'm MTG guy). I really appreciate all the things You told us across all the videos. Currently I'm considering (depending on tax regulations in my country for upcoming year) starting my TCG business as a sidehustle for my main job. But boy oh boy. Things I've learned from Your videos are amazing. Hopefully my accountant will give me a green light (end explain local tax regulations) to open such business and in some period of time I'll be able to tell You that it worked out :) All the best in upcoming future :)

[@pokene_pokemon]

Rob is legit. Glad u found us too tho! Don’t hesitate on the biz!

[@mangolpl]

@@pokene_pokemon thing is, my main job is as a sole proprietor :) and I need some in-depth knowledge from accountant about taxes and if I'll be able to do both things as one org or I will need a separate one for cards, but this is WIP:)

[@TheEverydayPreacher]

humble guy. i subbed

[@RawCollectablesTCG]

Gyarados 😂👍🏻 top man great advise thanks buddy🙌🏻🙌🏻

[@maxcurenton2774]

Bro got on the gym 💪🏽💪🏽💪🏽

[@poke_warrior]

Lookin swole bro, start givin us those sweet gainz updates

[@mothjoke]

Great video per usual boss

[@AKcam7]

haha the Daddy answer was awesome!

[@nera4988]

Great content. I'm really looking at starting a Pokemon business cause I just love it. But I'm an executive at a tech company with two young kids... And I'm doing my masters cause my company is paying for it... I only sleep 5 hours a day right now. This will be hard, but wish me luck!

[@pokene_pokemon]

You got this 🔥

[@archieVGC_Unite]

So, you’re looking to add another layer? Why not wait until your master’s degree is done and replace the time spent on that with the business? Adding onto a, most likely, more than full-time job, an educational work load that requires your full attention for as many hours (5-15 hours/week?) as needed to keep your scholarship from work since I’m sure you can’t get lower than a C to get the class paid for, and having a family with a spouse and young kids who need your time, attention, and support to grow up mentally, socially, and emotionally healthy? Sounds like less sleep and cutting out more of your family time might be a great way to add in a 3rd money-focused task. Good luck!

[@MrSager200957]

you and RNG give me hope that i'll be able to get to this point as well! I'm just starting out with bulk on TCGplayer and a few things on Ebay but I'm hopeful. would love to stop working for other people! thanks for the info buddy.

[@Kirugoa]

start a YT sooner than later

[@pokene_pokemon]

This

[@pokene_pokemon]

Good luck!! It’s a fun life

[@VTDeckMasters]

Good idea! Here it is! the start! theres nothing there yet but woud love the follow from anyone!@@Kirugoa

[@imetsidai5004]

Im trying to open an online store aswell, how did you manage customs dutties at the start when purchasing from japan because im from spain and im afraid taxes are really high here, Thanks and keep it up you are inspiring many people!

[@foamdartnation3130]

I am having good success selling on what not but find myself spending a ton on a case or booster boxes and selling to essentially get the money I spent back. I sell packs as well but is the name of the game buy low and sell high

[@Marvin_Kirchner]

It has nothing to do with TCG. Im happy for you that you are finally looking healthy after all the troubles and hard work you had ;-)

[@user-kq2qo2kp4o]

where do you buy the cards from?

[@user-sd9if7vo4i]

Hey mate. Firstly been listing non stop since I’ve found your channel. I’m from Australia and was wondering your thoughts on the basement of my house as a brick and mortar store and would you recommend. We have exclusive distributors over here and they only allow new business that are B&M. Would love to here from you. Cheers bud.

[@heavyadcock2423]

Hope you guys have a great thanksgiving.

[@brian942011]

I buy and sell singles for the most part. Sell on whatnot and I wanted to know what is the best way to keep track of all that. Do I need to write down every single sale for each stream? Or do I just keep track of the total I made per stream? It’s my first year doing it full time and so far so good but I just need to know what exactly I need to keep track off for taxes.

[@TheThoughtDonor]

Have you read and applied profit first?

[@mothjoke]

Bruh got that PUMP!

[@HiTeck_Redneck]

Do you have a pokemon collection?

[@CarterCards]

What English set or product do you think people should buy for new businesses

[@greathitnick3034]

All of them

[@ninjatunaish]

I would recommend you to research the pokemon market. You will be able to get a decent feeling about which sets will be popular and which not.

[@jeremye1159]

Anything is good, as long as it isn't Pokemon Go

[@dustbuckets]

I've got a follow-up question regarding Wix over other platforms. Will Wix not try and shut you down if you don't have an official distributor?

[@pokene_pokemon]

Seems to be the case. I didn’t have an issue back when I only sold Japanese and of the many online store owners I know; none of them have had issues either

[@dustbuckets]

@@pokene_pokemon awesome, appreciate the swift response!

[@thepooner9417]

I think the biggest struggle for any of us wanting to join the card buisness is finding that sweet JP source. How are we ever supposed to get JP boxes for the JP PRICE. Its impossible. All proxy shipping websites are blacklisted on the pokemon center website. I dont know how you have jp suppliers but im jelous!

[@KetchumAllCollectibles]

The daddy's money one got me lol. Lotta chatter out there. Bullish on sugar mommas 🚀

[@pokene_pokemon]

😂

[@j.j.4116]

I got a question.. if someone orders from you, you pack and ship, it shows it was delivered but customer says never received and asks for a refund. What happens?

[@pokene_pokemon]

I lose money. The truth doesn’t matter

[@j.j.4116]

For real? That's some 💩. How do you work around that?

[@PokeBeardTCG]

​@j.j.4116 that's what's nice about ebay. If it says delivered you will never have to refund.

[@og8403]

Here's a question. Do i need permission from Pokemon to sell them online?

[@pokene_pokemon]

Nope , but if u use Shopify, they’ll require an official invoice from a Pokémon distro or shut up down

[@og8403]

@@pokene_pokemon glad i didn't transfer from squarespace to shopify. thank you once again.

[@MarcoHernandez-gi8bl]

Are you from Nebraska?

[@pokene_pokemon]

Yup! Poke NE (Nebraska)

[@MarcoHernandez-gi8bl]

I live in Nebraska and I didn’t pick up on that lol.

[@droolpuddle]

Nice can u make one on how to start a pokemon card business in 3024 next?

[@HeySpanky]

Be lucky if a LGS gave you 60% of value.

[@TKKCollector]

Nail on the head when it comes to trade ins in the form of low res binder pictures … deep sigh every time I get a message like that.

[@pokene_pokemon]

😂

[@soccerkills]

Lol one of your employees spends a good 20% of her time putting her hair back or touching it.

[@ScreenArtUK]

Korean cards do a lot better than you think

[@Goat-tb9re]

Thats a hot cousin 😍

[@briandev8]

So, this video was posted 16 hours ago and you stated that Korean Pokemon cards will probably never be worth anything. The moonbrean and Rayquaza alt arts from evolving skies are worth hundreds raw. I really can't stand when people answer questions like they know everything and then don't even fact check, especially someone who has a rather decent sized following. I'm guessing you don't sell korean products, hence the bias, which is just garbage.

[@pokene_pokemon]

Give me 10 more from any other modern set

[@pokene_pokemon]

And yes, we’ve sold Korean for 2+ years now. I make a ton of money from them; just enjoy being transparent