What If I Started Over Today?

[@Chumpmaster65]

If you somehow got Rudy on the channel that would be the best collab of all time

[@maze-nc1ut]

Yeah I’m all in for that

[@josephozturk3288]

Rudy is 100 times richer and has thousands upon thousands more boxes than smpratte

[@lun7n]

@@josephozturk3288 lol ok dood

[@zacharyrolnick9227]

@@josephozturk3288 who cares? 🤦🏻‍♂️

[@nickgnezda7985]

Do it, that would be so cool having two perspectives from two different collectible game investors!

[@jpegs]

I really needed this video, I was HEAVILY pushing on moving out at 18. Not that i I was in a negative/toxic situation, more so wanted get that freedom and learn how to become an “adult”. This video made me rethink my decision and considering staying here for now. Life isn’t a race, and this was really eye-opening, thank you.

[@Card_Capital]

Great call. Save up, buy a house with 5% down and start building your wealth every mortgage payment.

[@GG-ou7it]

It’s not like you have a choice with this housing market

[@Nolu-Shizmat]

@@Card_Capital paying PMI with 5% down is not building wealth x) Please don't take this advice.

[@Card_Capital]

@@Nolu-Shizmat PMI should never hold you back from getting started 🤣🤣🤣🤣🤣🤣🤣

[@JusZard]

Save bro but don’t stay at home forever

[@pokemon_classics]

My background is almost identical. I commuted to/from college for four years to save money and built my collection from living a modest, minimalistic lifestyle. Quite a bit of wisdom and lived experience here!

[@Troutani]

More people should do that too, the "college experience" is overrated. Just commute, save money, get ahead

[@Bacon_strips96]

I didn’t go to college skipped out college dept been working since I was 16 hanging and finishing drywall. I’m right there with you live simply and dump money into a brand and product I believe in and invest in.

[@JusZard]

Very nice bro we love your channel as well my friend!!!!! Your amazing

[@gaetanbovey8649]

The quality of the thumbnails keeps getting better and better

[@laprasdelivery8155]

Who was the original guy in the photo?

[@czarryno]

Easy answer: Identify what you love and identify your means. Recognizing your limits and recognizing your passions are quintessential to more than just card collecting, but absolutely apply here. Recognizing your means at the start allows for you to develop a base from which you can grow in the future. Simultaneously, it allows for an opportunity to make a conscious effort to see what you truly enjoy about the hobby.

[@RocketJumper410]

I personally believe smpratte doesn't live by what he preaches. Too much coconut water. Plain water cheaper. HIGHER EXPENSES. ILLUMINATI CONFIRMED.

[@The-skate-collector]

“First tropical wind I bought was 1,000” (Takes sponsored sip)

[@user-md6tq3oo1h]

Peak thumbnail

[@poke-holo-sports]

Booster boxes, any kind of WOTC sealed booster boxes and of course any modern Pokémon booster boxes period.

[@Troutani]

Sealed product > singles

[@laprasdelivery8155]

This post is here just because pratte said he wasn’t giving a what to buy list haha

[@goblastnoise]

Nice video as always! If I started over today- I would start by collecting all of the Blastoise artwork cards for a binder; then wartortles and squirtles- then I would start on collecting ever single card in a binder set- starting from the first card to the most recent printed card! Now that would be a sick collection!!!

[@tcgeniusx5000]

Who in the world is the thumbnail artist. He needs a raise

[@Epsylon21]

one of his old patreons I believe

[@apples95]

agreed!

[@maze-nc1ut]

I would love to see that video about lowering expenses . Great content keep them coming dude

[@wa2si]

Gotta love those sponsored sips!

[@FrancJAG]

Always remember that your “laser” focus determines your reality.

[@mew9345]

I feel for younger people being able to afford holding your investments long term is slept on like route 12.

[@UsmntSoccerCards]

Timmys love to sell when they see any return, the real fun is finding the gems you'll carry forever :)

[@laprasdelivery8155]

I agree

[@DnVFMVs]

Isnt Route 12 that long ass road that connects saffron city to some other city/town?

[@jamesspitzenberger6089]

“Looking like the background of Sabrina’s gengar” lol

[@tonybrady8912]

Great vid, me brudda!

[@MisterStubstep]

I did the same thing. I felt so much pressure to live on campus. You’re missing out on the best time of your life! Well 4 years later was the $100k debt worth it? Idk but I’m glad I stayed at home in the long run. Made money going to college

[@deana6072]

Amazing video thanks! Move with the waves is so true and one of the philosophies i live by. And People selling one of a kinds and ending up where they started is happening and been happening with pokemon right now like they are bragging about buying a new car with all their inventory but whats a $30k car when you can get a used nicer one like a Lexus and invest $15k on new merch or stocks to keep it going to reach $300k or a million someday. Also THE price differences from back then like buying a Gold star Charizard and Spending $100 was so expensive back then for me and unimaginable to make the transition but now those $100 is almost nothing to me and much easier to let go then back because I can see the growth and worth of it. I RECENTLY got it for $100 plus some trades so I am happy where I am with it. Also Like the laser focus part to noticing and having it is what will make you the money. I honestly thought i was the only one who thought this way tbh like I saw the bigger picture when everyone else was looking at the now and all the way to next week.

[@lewolfpakin]

Your the best man really appreciate all the knowledge you throw out. Mad love

[@rusty8311]

Hey you’re the guy who stole Ben and Jerry’s Chunky Dunky container. The cops are still searching for you - you can’t hide in grandma’s basement forever!

[@Troutani]

Your income is irrelevant if your expenses are too high

[@dgracian0music]

These videos are the best

[@iewad8761]

That thumbnail is worth more than any collection in the world

[@Ynnojs1128]

“ I don’t even know who these people are” 😂😂😂😂 that girl is trying be the gatekeeper for the community

[@willisthedon4761]

This video is better then any business book out there

[@Carson9121]

Wow this video was SOLID!! I really enjoyed this video!! I learned a lot on my journey and you just peaked it up by a land slide!! Liked and subscribed brotha!! 👍 Also I've been watching Rudy for about a couple months and I love yalls content!! Great minds think alike!! Keep it up and looking forward to more content!! ✊

[@canisellthis1526]

Great video! "Increase your income and lower your expenses" cuts through so much of the BS.

[@pokemon.squiggle1800]

REALLY loved this video. I feel that it resonated with my life for quite an extensive period of time. I split with my ex in 2013 and came across this hobby, upon finding my old cards. It took a lot of effort to learn anything and everything I needed to know and I started researching the market etc, and started buying into my new hobby. I ended up living with a mate, in a house that I wasn't proud to say I lived in, but I had very little expenses on a semi-decent wage which (easily) allowed me to save more than half of my wage each week. Rather than saving this money, or having the temptation there to waste it on something, I invested in Pokemon cards. Long story short, I now have a collection that I am very proud of through living a period of my life with minimal expenses and educated investments. Could not agree more with this strategy!

[@patrickfanning4319]

The best sales I have made at the time have turned out to be the worst decision now,but that is only because of what I know now. I will not sell my best product for decades, I have learnt my lesson.

[@rustyshackleford5409]

Tomorrow isn’t promised tho. So you can’t think like that. Just remember that as well. Nothing you have here goes with you.

[@LE1Dreamer]

Lowering expenses is a very important advice!!

[@bpineda3450]

1000% agree. Live below your means. Make sacrifices now to enjoy them in a couple years. Live with your parents, keep a crappy car for a bit longer, develop your credit and put money aside every paycheck.

[@nofacenate2953]

Great as always! Thank you for your content!

[@Stephneechan]

Focussing on the magikarps!

[@Crook3d_GT]

Does anyone actually collect pokemon or is it all just people hoping to profit? I've sold a big chunk of my collection for an average of 5x-10x of what I paid, but I still have a good sized collection that I just cant bring myself to part with yet, despite their value. I wonder if Scott has any cards that he never sees himself getting rid of.

[@niftynarwhal2805]

I’m collecting because I think they are neat only things I sell are when I just happen to find cards like like that I already have at a good price cuz I either sell it and make more money or I keep it and now have two of the thing I like

[@laprasdelivery8155]

The sponsored sip lol should be a new SmPratte special

[@niftynarwhal2805]

Dude love your videos every time such a great view and ability to just tell it how it is. I don’t necessarily hope to become remotely close to you or some of the other big people in the hobby I just want to have my stuff that I like and be able to look at my binders with full pages lmao. Much love and respect though

[@TeXmEx26SoX]

Japanese gym theme decks are pretty interesting to me. It’s niche and seems undervalued still. Stuff like the gym challenge decks

[@pablodagreek02]

Learning more & more about financial freedom watching your videos! Way more value then just Pokémon 💫

[@golddragon1123]

I thought that thumbnail was you. Also I'm currently doing the same where I've been re-investing a lot of my profits into getting more cards and setting up a bigger base going forward. I also buy and keep cards in my collection with the profits, but I don't go nuts with much else and it's allowed me to be even more successful in a shorter period of time.

[@robertbland6846]

Love this guy!

[@chasmskulker6944]

Start over with Digimon!!!!! Be a Digi-Tamer!!!

[@MightDGuy]

Lol its funny as hell how 2 of the advertisements had perfect timing so as soon as the ad was over it came back to you taking a drink of your gfuel 😂

[@ekasingh7705]

11:38 :/ me collecting every fire energy holo

[@cooltrainerjack]

Do you think promos are better sealed or cracked and graded? I have a ton of sealed promos from WOTC -> XY era some sealed some graded. I'm not sure is there's a better market for sealed or graded

[@ptc2307]

I agree completely today is much faster paced & way more optimised for collectors but the arbitrage opportunities are almost non existent today.

[@danielwilfred975]

Thanks for the knowledge man! Lovin it! Was just curious about your take on the Plasma storm shinies, how come they arent blowing up as much? Do people just not know about them?🤔

[@crashthestash]

I do think there's some survivorship bias with what you preach but definitely agree overall. Reducing your expenses is key regardless.

[@Animedingo]

Have you done or would you consider doing a video on regrading? I for example just got back a Japanese fossil Dragonite that I pulled straight from the pack and it got a PSA 8. I'm debating regrading

[@tatezann4937]

Nice video, Stewart

[@muhdasyraaf8663]

If smpratte can do it. So can i. Also He agrees that relationships are an expense🤣🤣

[@laprasdelivery8155]

Or are they an asset? Mental health and feeling energized after socializing can be well worth time invested. I get that you’re joking ;)

[@ashi6838]

Also splitting expenses is a major contribution

[@lag9]

Love this more videos like this

[@Blitzz]

starting over would be fun

[@PatTattsPowerChannel]

Great video if I start over it wouldn't be completely I would sell half pocket a small amount of money and buy more cards lol

[@jpegs]

You should make a continuation/ P2 of this

[@tvgreign9882]

Sold a 1st ed base zard to rusty to buy an exercise bike ... yes sir

[@laprasdelivery8155]

Healthy legs are valuable

[@Backstax]

Goat

[@LE1Dreamer]

Whats your opinion on the chinese new year promo, envelope

[@dnalevelc144]

I was quietly buying all the cheap w stamp promos two years ago

[@Epsylon21]

lower expenses??? Man you are livin boujee with all that coconut water!

[@laprasdelivery8155]

Haha never a truer word

[@hamster1998]

Get a load of this guy

[@natcowherd657]

Sm "Pick your poison" Pratte

[@RobertJohnson-gl3bk]

Love the into with subtitles. 😂

[@DnVFMVs]

Can I get a small loans of those charizard promos Smpratte?

[@htwa]

i feel attacked

[@PokeMartin]

What a fire video just subscribed to the gospel of Pratte

[@amplibax8]

Love the mix of philosophy and economics haha

[@AngusMurray]

This was inspiring! 😂 Thanks Scott!

[@Blitzz]

i preferred it when i was a magikarp

[@amineb6335]

At the end life is just a show man. One day we will all be gone and the money saved or the collectibles won't mean shit.

[@lMoNsTiRl]

so exactly which Charizard is behind you? im about to sub to your patreon so i dont miss the hot tips

[@lMoNsTiRl]

illustrator Charizard right? from japan?

[@lynchmobgaming8534]

@@lMoNsTiRl grand prix Charizard promo

[@Ptera_xd]

coconut water brutha yesss

[@doppler327]

sets tier list?

[@LiveCustoms]

Can you make this again for 2023/24

[@mccabe8818]

Are you leonharts brother

[@xearthboundx]

Great insight!!!

[@Pokeneer]

So in summary, you would buy charizords? Got it

[@pokeburt8722]

:smparrot:

[@papafrankgod5930]

Easy answer, flip modern hahaha

[@powerlifting1012]

I'm investing heavily in sealed modern product. I heard break cards are also really cheap too.

[@papafrankgod5930]

@@powerlifting1012 see, I was right

[@EricDrinksWater]

@@powerlifting1012 Break cards are just awful looking to most

[@Rarebros]

Scott, you made SO many great points in this video. Obviously, having less expenses is a huge factor at getting ahead in life. I know so many people who live above their means and spend frivolously and have debt and always complain about not having money to do things.

[@JohnsonSaUceZach]

I need a smpratte thumbnail tcg

[@Joseph57357]

great

[@DnVFMVs]

Can I get a small loan of your psa10 bro?

[@bradrobertray]

Man if only i could pay a house off. maybe in 20-30 years D:

[@thelongsleevesyndromearkho3682]

I wonder how many people will look at their sabrina's gengar looking for the graveyard... But they're looking at the english version Hehehehe

[@hogarthtrista7089]

Harry Potter TCG is going to the moon🚀

[@woetoe.006]

First

[@dnalevelc144]

1st

[@scottemong.4450]

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