The Revenge of Card Shop Life Episode #14 = The BEST Pokemon Opportunity EVER

The best example of being prepared for rare Black Swan events in the Hobby world.
The end of this video contains a small clip of why Arabian Knights Mountains are expensive.
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~FAN MAIL~
Rudy's Magic Store
10950-60 San Jose Blvd.
Box # 139
Jacksonville, FL 32223

[@jennifer9084]

Omg I'm so happy you gave Smpratte a shoutout. I agree he deserves more. You forgot to link him in the description.

[@RuthlessRain]

So true, I can't believe he has 2.5k subscribers when he has some of the most informative Pokemon videos!

[@Renan22HB]

Yeah, nice to point it out!!

[@seeweda]

Starting to wonder if Rudy is ever going to open this store or if it's just a fancy warehouse/second location for his videos.

[@stevensreynolds]

8:00 Rudy claims that there are people who come in at night. This video is most likely the morning when the plate arrive. He just hasn't put away any of the stock.

[@robmoke-gatt8945]

If I remember rightly, when he first opened it up, he said it wasn't going to be a store that is open daily

[@jackfrost8865]

Not until he secures the right to sell Taco Bell gift cards

[@seeweda]

Steven Reynolds I know all this, it was a joke. Pretty sure Rudy or should I say Creepy Rudy got it. Try not to take comments on the internet so literally.

[@miikey376]

Card warehouse life.

[@kirstengarrison2352]

I really like these kinds of videos! The behind the scenes aspect of running a business like this is really eye opening. Thanks Rudy keep up the good work!

[@YugiohTube]

Great stuff shouting out smpratte. Need more of these guys in the hobby. It's rare to find such QUALITY content

[@smpratte]

The feeling is mutual Rudy!

[@jan123henrik]

You and Rudy should make a video together

[@ImVeryBrad]

jan123henrik YAS!

[@Rob-mi4jp]

MY TWO FAVORITE KZbinRS!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

[@AzamisBox]

i've been watching your stuff for about 3 weeks now and man do i love it reminds me of my economy teacher. keep it up rudy !!

[@kylemiller4560]

Rudy, thanks for putting the clip of me from GP Vegas in your video! Love your channel and all the content your produce.

[@wolfforthchef]

I don't want to tell you how much I paid for these,...then he says 20-25k, not too difficult to do the math over 72 cases.

[@maxcaye631]

Robbie Wells but how do you know it was really 25k? shady rudy

[@mattpotter2786]

He bought more than 1 pallet

[@Ameisenheld]

In the video you can see around 100 cases. With 25k thats 62.5$ per booster box. PS: For 72 cases that would be 87$ a box... not where you want to be

[@L0j1k]

"I know, I'm gonna start splicing in videos of people in here at night." ... Wait, what? What happens in your store at night?

[@rogercushman2903]

Cock Magic. South Park episode about Magic The Gathering.

[@henrygomez7142]

I counted about 135 cases, but since the pallet has 72 per pallet I'm guessing he got 2 full pallets for a total of 144 cases. If the ballpark price rudy paid is 25000, then he paid about 43 dollars per 36 pack lot. He is selling the 36 pack lots at 75 dollars with free shipping and sealed cases at 280 free shipping. At the time of this comment he is selling both lots at an equal rates based on the number from the listing. Assuming he sells an equal amount of both listings that will bring the average per 36 packs will be 72.50. Ebay fees plus paypal fees will be about 10%. At a guestimate of about 5 shipping per sale we are looking at about 12.50 lost to shipping and fees per sale which will bring the net revenue to be about 60 per 36 packs. That is 17 dollars profit per 36packs. 9750 dollars profit on the whole lot for a net profit of 40%. Not bad if his estimate of one month to sell out proves to be accurate.

[@year20xxgamer]

Thanks for doing the math, I knew someone in the comments would haha

[@tuffgongc9]

Shipping is more expensive unless he gets some incredible business rates. He also paying income tax on the profit. Best case scenario only 15%, but he seems to do good business so likely more like 25%.

[@henrygomez7142]

Yeh 5 shipping might be low. Also I was doing the numbers pretax.

[@TrainerTre]

DAT'S QWIK MATH'S

[@BrokenToyAnimations]

Those boxes are now worth $600 😂

[@mysterioso2006]

That massive collection of AN Mountains is just so wild. Who would've guessed that there was a collector for something like that? Granted its just ONE guy but still.

[@ErronKebabb]

Wow, I couldn't help myself. I had to listen to "Heretic, Hero" from the Original Halo 2 Soundtrack, Volume 1 after hearing the intro music. Halo will never cease to ignite the embers within my soul. The shop is does looking ver nice now more and every patch.

[@mimszanadunstedt441]

Oo a piece of candy Oo a piece of candy Oo a piece of candy

[@bryanhuang4794]

fast forward 3 1/2 years and evolutions appreciates 500%

[@blaze556922]

I'm not into pokemon and never have been but I have to drop in and give a like as a faithful member of the cardshop greenscreen taco community.

[@ryangeldun]

Look at young Rudy, full of fervor. I miss this series :D

[@Licklobster]

128 boxes * 4 a case = sub $50 a case paid... sell even at a discount at 70-75 a box = huge profit. I didn't count exactly but thats my rough figure. 9 high 11 wide plus a half stack in the front. You did good on this steal.

[@zzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzz736]

loved the intro music rudy, nice vid

[@mscheinerf]

about mtg mountain AN, whats the difference with the same mount but with the white borders?

[@wesrey]

I was really excited when I saw the first few videos in this series. Sat down, talked about the contract, talked about the store location selection, how to lay out and set up the store, cost of furnishing, type of furnishing, etc... I've been really let down by the past few of these. The fan wall is growing, the fake cards look fake... but... how is the card shop going? What problems or progress have you made? That was interesting for me going into this. Would like to see more of that again please.

[@Spiderhog6]

Don't worry Ruddy we come for your and your floppy taco if video quality is down we don't care because you're still as insightful as ever

[@Dan123yal]

What's the wholesale distributor you buy from?

[@em3sis]

Can't wait to make a road trip to come to this store.

[@DarkApocalyptiaX]

I'll make a road trip to buy a box of the return to dominaria set and 2 fat packs, what kind of deals could we arrange for next year?

[@DoddsDale]

Oh! Pack of cards.

[@ImVeryBrad]

DoddsDale 😉

[@cole2680]

Is it worth it to invest into opening packs for rares and mythics n whatnot for a long time thing like 20year spans. What do you think a foil planes walker will be worth? Or a force of will invocation? Shit like that

[@BlastBinary]

dont even play magic, but deff watching every video you put out.

[@jevonp]

I'm happy that you wanna make the channel better cause i love every video Rudy, taco always floppy keep it up !!

[@JM-gw9bp]

All of Rudy's crossover Pokemon fans should most definitely check out smpratte. He has a wealth of knowledge on Pokemon and collecting/selling.

[@inkorekt]

"We don't give a floppy flip about your damn floppiness,"

[@Rubiksguy]

Where’s the guy’s channel link you mentioned?

[@Beerpowered]

In other news Genius Rudy bought up the empty space next door and is franchising a Taco Bell there.

[@ryanwatson5244]

YOU DIDNT LINK TO SM PRAT

[@Alex-fz7un]

smpratte & Alpha investments = best 2 channels PERIOD!!!

[@ryanpullen4389]

Where do I go if I wanted to buy one of those boxes

[@Firevine]

Damn you Arabian Nights Mountains guy! I want more, but they're too bloody expensive now.

[@AtheismProd]

is your card shop open for business yet? if not then, when do you estimate you'll be open for people to come in? sorry if this has been answered already

[@letslearncardmagic379]

How do u buy from the Pokemon factory

[@brannantisdale815]

I started watching your videos on the unboxing of the MTG booster boxes, and I just wanted to ask how you can afford SO MANY BOXES?!? I've seen some of the other investing videos where you had, like, 600 boxes of HOU (may be overboard). Where did you start?

[@brandonbowman5456]

Where's the link to the channel?

[@TheRoadsidePhotographer]

How come you haven't opened yet? The shop looks great and fully stocked!!! Floppy taco power

[@Yoshriller]

My taco is extra floppy

[@josuemartinez7131]

I appreciate the work you're putting into this dispite the computer issues Rudy. Great work, great content, just not as many as before, lol. I tried replacing "um" with silences where I thought about what to say. Made me look dumber IMO. Best to just know exactly what you're going to say.

[@EduardoMartinez-dh8fm]

Hey rudy im ed from fort worth texas. Big fan and work as a sub contractor. I landed a job in jacksonville and wanna visit your shop

[@MichaelSultai]

What was that intro music? So familiar

[@leafsoup]

Is his store open yet?

[@HunterAlakai]

Wondering how Final Fantasy TCG is

[@HaykSaakian]

link to sm pratt?

[@hangryherbivore]

You forgot to add this to the TROCSL playlist. Also episode 10 and 12.

[@ZakiAoi]

Allright Rudy I got you man. I'll buy some to help you out with this.

[@ZakiAoi]

Blue Sky Kirara just paid for it. Thanks for looking out man.

[@kiba6601]

Keep being awesome Rudy

[@BlGDaddyRob]

You should make a playlist that is your investment/life story videos only.

[@Xander756]

Is this place ever gonna open?

[@killafrog124]

Lol, reminds me of James woods on family guy, he would say ooo a piece a candy. Is this rudy imitating that with pokemon?

[@jackmchale249]

where is part 15?

[@robodinosaurs]

people commenting about the 25k thing, please remember rudy is excellent at weighing and balancing purchases, there will be a bigger picture here, e.g cashback on credit cards, rewards for big purchases etc. reduces the cost of the items and inevitably turns them into profit.

[@mimszanadunstedt441]

I'm not doing the credit stuff, but the principle is basically connections right? Credit like crazy, then connections to distributors n stuff so you catch them juicy deals? Like how do you find the behind the scene stuff, other vids you say you get a call like 'hey, hey rudy'. When I am older I'll keep this stuff in mind. Right now this is more of a hobby thing for me.

[@malicemage7447]

May I ask why he stated he was selling them for $70 per box if you buy a case? But they are on his eBay store right now for like $72.50? Thats an extra $10 per case

[@stevelantz4684]

What an interesting choice of colors, Mr Rudy. Phoenician by any chance?

[@fredpaterson2007]

Love your video rudy

[@12ff125der]

Wheres the link to Smpratte ?

[@smpratte]

Rudy was too busy talking about floppy tacos :)

[@crispypataters]

Creepy rudy, when will you open your store?

[@chairwolf5446]

Everyone loves a good mountain.

[@tarpdurr6662]

Jesus christ roodypoo is ballin out on every level

[@coreyhenderson8351]

i was really hoping the intro music to dark cloud

[@denvernaicker8250]

where is sm pratt channel?

[@smpratte]

Right here :)

[@Renan22HB]

If you are into some serious and high quality Pokemon TCG stuff... you should subscribe to his channel

[@MrXmoda]

dude those evolutions packs are going to burn you bad everyone super supplied on them

[@lindseyholland2018]

The Xmoda and he already sold out. So how was it a bad buy?

[@ObstagoonGuy]

Supply always goes down. Evolutions now sells for 150+ a box in Europe

[@rocknroller167]

Comment aged like milk.

[@MrXmoda]

@@rocknroller167 agreed.

[@Maglarius95]

Nice eating Tacos while watching this makes them even floppier

[@MTGDraftSesh]

Besides location, I don't really see the difference between these and the other videos anymore. Kind of lost of "how to open a store" vibe.

[@diddly06]

Every time you picked up a pack you should have said, "Ooh, piece of candy."

[@Heroduothecomedian]

wish i had the money to buy a base or a booster box but sadly i don't :'(

[@kailyb9723]

man that's really crazy

[@mkpokecc]

So when are you going to start investing in Trophy Cards?! But seriously it's nice to see how much momentum Pokémon has been gaining lately.

[@grannorbe6452]

Love the short GP Vegas clip at the end. You should have a lot of material, please add more of that to your videos and my taco will never be floppy again. About the pokemon boxes, sincerely I expected a lot of them falling down... or is it just a MF green screen again?

[@devinscott8680]

Damn I was expecting Rudy to be have no pants on in his shop. Oh well.

[@nathanvanroon5673]

Buddy... Oof, tbh the code cards and certain singles yes (especially during that time). These are one of those times in pokemon tcg's economic history where code cards on these were at a premium for the ptcgo economy (it was the base currency at the time, they choose an item and based their value on it), so the packs jumped in value due too the code, some singles were up their but yeah, be careful on the pokemon's and research this more thoughly, especially on cost.

[@chrishansen5589]

Do you think that the new Dragon Ball Super TCG will be worth investing in?

[@Coop-xj5yi]

I wanna see mass pack opening!!!

[@Sandalphonium]

Weigh all the cases, only sell the lightest boxes.

[@douglastalkington]

Thought it was a NIN song in the beginning

[@ramtheman64]

Notice me RUDY! Nice pokemon investment!

[@C00lmodean]

Can someone explain the Kaladesh Inventions box meme?

[@nox5555]

he put alot of money into that box to buy allllllllllllllll the inventions for cents on the dollar on a point in the future, because he didnt believed in Kaladesh at some point.

[@viralord]

He put all the money he would have spent on kaladesh into a box. He bet that in 5(?) Years time the amount of money in the box could probably still buy back the same amount of kaladesh product cos it's such a badly printed set. I could be remembering wrong tho.

[@Holo_Quest]

All those Evolutions packs T_T

[@captainfailtv]

Gotta catchem all

[@ang3r3dv3t]

Worth a ton now =)

[@chrish2221]

Is it just me or is this hard to listen to on headphones? Stereo recording mode seems to be really wonky I'm guessing...

[@magnums4943]

This video made my taco floppy.

[@METALMAN4Wii]

Dude it crashed before because of Yugioh, I was talking to a card shop owner in 2003 said he'll never get burned by Pokemon again.

[@shanedude93]

If that is 25000 boosters at todays market price of around $20 you are looking at $500k if you held.... holy moly

[@jasonwang5271]

People forget how much supply evo had

[@joshuabethel6832]

If only you were in southern/central California. I would have offered you expedited PC repair services no labor fees. Mine crashed a few years ago and dealing with the headache of having it fixed made me decide to learn how to fix them myself. Now I have an intern and get paid to drink coffee. Maybe your PC problems will work out as well for you as it did for me?

[@storm5657]

8:20 20-25k loose booster packs? but 72 cases * 144 Q = 10,368 packs. i dont know what they go for but I would think selling them $4 a pack would be ideal if you paid up to 25k

[@duzzzz94]

Evolution is a difficult set. The set itself had nothing good in it but it was a reprint of the original set.

[@BigHitCards]

Rudy seized the opportunity to finally catch all them pesky chimpokomons, lured them in with floppage and threw out his ultra balls to the floor and proceeded to reel them in all the way down to hose town city... more pokomans for your butt!

[@felixxx9333]

I think.. being a ninja... under the table... with someone cute... That's illegal.

[@ishocksontv1818]

How?

[@IAmLeutrimTopalli]

Should have held on to these lol

[@jusufvelovic7562]

i saw this listing on ebay, but i didnt think it was worth the money. In a legit booster box you are guaranteed about 6 hits. There isnt that same guarantee if i bought 36 loose packs.

[@Gyousel]

181 Arabian nights mountains PogChamp

[@paranoidmonke]

The intro is really quiet rudy !! Crank that shit up!!

[@Lost1nTheFog]

He has intro music?