What REAL Pokemon Investing Looks Like

[@erncollects]

Just added timestamps to make browsing through the video easier :)

[@BIDONG8]

This the only real video in the pokeshiller industry

[@erncollects]

@@BIDONG8 🫡

[@eddoingtings]

It’s real but not the only real video. I see a lot of long term holders coming out proving their gains. Regardless it makes me happy there are real ones out here.

[@BIDONG8]

@@eddoingtings Lol you seen the chronically online discords for pokemon? They try their hardest to get you to pay for a subscription for restock news planting users to show off their order success. It's embarrassing

[@ChampionTCG_FL]

Ernie, this content is great! We’re a new business (about 6 weeks old), and it’s so refreshing seeing someone talking specifics. Well done!

[@erncollects]

@@ChampionTCG_FL thanks for the support. And congrats to your new business venture. If I can support in anyway lmk!

[@oyamastrading]

Only few min in but already loving the transparency let’s goo! Free game from the guy 👏🏼

[@warriorsdynastypart275]

I’m so happy I found ur channel recently. Thanks in advance

[@UnwantedCommentary]

Cosmic Eclipse BB is a great hold. Great set

[@johnchan9392]

How and where do you store your vault collection for the long term, as sealed items can take a lot of space? Also, in terms of insurances, do you have collectible or just added to your home insurance? I saw this video on my home screen and decided to click on it. I am glad I did and now I am a new subscriber. Looking forward to backtrack your videos posted and future uploads. Thanks Ernie! 👍

[@erncollects]

@@johnchan9392 I used to keep everything at the house before I moved. Such a pain!! The boxes too up too much space and I never took good care of them. Earlier this year I rented a climate controlled storage unit about 20 min away to store the vault stuff. Best decision I made in awhile considering they are all “out of sight out of mind”. Regular insurance won’t cover most collectibles. I would look at dedicated collectibles insurance. There are companies that provide that now. Thanks for your support! Means a lot

[@johnchan9392]

@@erncollects I was thinking of the same with a climate controlled storage unit. There is one near me and it has an alarm system in each unit, as a standard feature. Each storage units are insured up to 25K. The one thing that held me back was it’s a newly build facility (2 large multi-story buildings) and it’s their first location. My sister is going to find out about collectible insurance. At the moment, I have them in sealed bins, protected by bubble wrap. I don’t have any edge to open any packs/boxes, since I bought my first Champions Patch ETB, nor have I sold any. It’s strictly an investment and most likely be passed down to my family.

[@ozzzy26]

As a finance student, I really appreciate the breakdown on excel. First time running into your channel, I’m am hooked.

[@erncollects]

I'm a self taught wanna be Excel user so this means a lot!

[@DirkVomEck]

3 years is baby steps in terms of investing. I hope you keep this up with annual updates on what has been added to the vault and how it has appreciated over time.

[@erncollects]

@@DirkVomEckexpect the next update in February and every 3 months thereafter

[@pogofgreed]

Great to have insight on your skin in the game, personally I am exclusively into Japanese sealed product so i am looking forward earnestly to your next video!

[@erncollects]

@@pogofgreed me too! Hope you enjoy it. Should be out in a few days

[@UnwantedCommentary]

It is pokemon. Just buy the stuff that has good cards that people dont want. I hated chilling reign because of the shit pullrates, but from an investing perspective holding those BBs was the move

[@elvistcg]

Maybe it's just me but I think there's a lot of value if you would make a "how to" video in creating a similar google / excel sheet

[@joeygn-]

I would love If you could share this template!

[@UnwantedCommentary]

Do you have a way to automate the marketprice column in your sheet? Updating prices is always such a pain

[@erncollects]

I don't. It's a manual update sadly.

[@astheri_]

Would be cool to see how you do bookkeeping for items sold and all the other boring stuff of being prepared for taxes and so on.

[@erncollects]

I'm terrible at it lol

[@8bitgoonies]

I just traded over $20000 of MTG into High end Pokemon, documenting it all on my channel

[@RSpectORcheckIT]

Great, and I mean GREAT video. Wish you and your family the best!

[@erncollects]

Thank you!

[@anthonynarvaez8184]

its killa, directions unclear so you're telling me I don't rip all my boxes

[@erncollects]

@@anthonynarvaez8184 true

[@MegaEvoMartYT]

cool vid, lets see the actual physical vault!

[@erncollects]

Planning on this once I go back to the unit in a couple weeks. Stay tuned!

[@Fierysen]

Subbed. Do you have a discord, or a blank version of your sheet for us to use?

[@erncollects]

Just Instagram @erncollects. Working on a shareable sheet as we speak!

[@erncollects]

Sheet template here: docs.google.com/spreadsheets/d/1jDf1Dv8LoW-8dbMkETH6oorpfuzbHS_8Mdi83OVKRTs/edit?usp=sharing I'll be uploading a video in a few days on how to use it.

[@Fierysen]

@ Awesome!!! Thanks so much!

[@WestsideCOD]

Amazing work and thanks for sharing ❤

[@erncollects]

Your support is super appreciated. Thank you!

[@iFOMO23]

For all we know Giovanni will make a huge come back in the new Rocket set and Rebel Clash will have the last laugh😂🤷‍♂️ More of these please🍿💯

[@erncollects]

@@iFOMO23 ahahhaha

[@UnwantedCommentary]

Saw the thumbnail and thought it was Rudy.

[@justinalexander4166]

50k club let’s go 😎

[@erncollects]

@@justinalexander4166 remember to always take profits

[@Thomas86Wayne-bp1xp]

Haha you really finessed your hair so well

[@EvilDMJosh]

Great video! I would add CAGR to help visualize your returns over time held.

[@erncollects]

I'll look to use it next time. There's a sheet that I hid that calculates it actually. I just didn't find it useful, and I think most people have no idea wtf it is haha

[@EvilDMJosh]

@erncollects lolol yeaaah true. Glad you are tracking it!

[@haytertcg]

the psoas massage ads got you too... damn

[@erncollects]

@@haytertcg THEY WORK!!

[@rubenlopezpa]

Nice info mate, thanks for sharing.... One question: With all your data, which performs better in the long term, ETB or BB? speaking of an average between all expansions. thanks!

[@erncollects]

@@rubenlopezpa BBs perform better all around. PC ETBs are new so it’s too early to tell what those will bring.

[@JudeSaintGrace]

@@erncollects I reckon pc etbs will bring back a little bit of the scarcity and collectibility that the xy etbs you mentioned had. They probably won't touch the same heights as xy but I predict them doing better than sm and swsh etbs

[@MyrasIR]

Could you possibly share a copy of your inventory tracking and selling spreadsheets. I myself finally got around to doing this and I'm curious how others do it. Seeing yours will also help since it'll show what works at a large scale. Btw, feel free to wipe out most of the data if it feels too invasive, I'd get that.

[@erncollects]

Yup. Working on a shareable version for everyone. Should have it done later today.

[@MyrasIR]

@@erncollects My goat 🙏

[@yhunter59]

I recently just got back into collecting. Never thought about investing until I come across your video. I'm still debating but your video has been the best I've seen yet! Do you have a day job? Do you mind sharing how much time you spend per week on research and selling?

[@erncollects]

@@yhunter59 my advice would be buy what you like, buy a couple more than just one, then that can be something you look at in the future to flip. I spend all of my free time each day in cards. Probably hours. It’s non stop 😭

[@andrebastos3362]

Good content but makes no sense to show gains if they are not annualized. Way harder to calculate by head, specially because you rarely show the date of purchase.

[@jokulhaupsed]

When you need to sell, how do you do it? TCGplayer?

[@erncollects]

@@jokulhaupsed eBay, TCGPlayer and or Instagram

[@switchfootfan598]

Bad day to be an excel spreadsheet

[@erncollects]

😅

[@GalaxyCardShop]

Awesome video, looking forward to see how you do with your investments 🚀

[@erncollects]

You and me both!

[@tomb9330]

i hear your daughter crying in the background probably about not wanting what you're gonna pass down to her. no worries man, i know its hard. i will take it though. thanks!

[@erncollects]

Haha I know! Caught that after I recorded. Her room is right next door.

[@jibonader]

Does Pokemon feel more like a business to you now instead of a hobby?

[@erncollects]

@@jibonader I’d say it’s daily bandwidth is 80% business as I need to put in the time to sell, ship, research, etc. It doesn’t feel like work or a business. I enjoy it all. And I still collect, so that helps!

[@erncollects]

@@jibonader other thing I’d say it’s not black or white. Some days it sucks because all I do is the business side. Some times it sucks because all I do is mindlessly collect. There’s definitely a balance.

[@5pirits]

have a sheet template? ty!

[@erncollects]

@@5pirits if you need one I can whip one up. Let me get back to you tomorrow 🙏

[@goatedpullz]

This would be amazing I would love one too

[@WestsideCOD]

May I please get a template as well?

[@crimsonaurora6751]

@@erncollects me too!

[@erncollects]

A video will come in a few days on how to use the sheet. For now here you go! docs.google.com/spreadsheets/d/1jDf1Dv8LoW-8dbMkETH6oorpfuzbHS_8Mdi83OVKRTs/edit?usp=sharing

[@KetchumAllCollectibles]

🚀 gainz

[@erncollects]

@@KetchumAllCollectibles proud graduate of the KAC Business School for Degens. It only cost me $9.99 a month!

[@404Limit]

bitcoin better investment replaces usd soon.

[@UberYunSpicyEggroll]

I think you get more dopamine excretion from micromanaging your spreadsheet haha. Way too much work for me. Maxing out my company's match %, is enough for me.

[@erncollects]

There is definitely a sense of pride and accomplishment when I operate that thing lol

[@jeannedark94]

So you made sure to start the video with the hood on, just to immediately take it off and give you an excuse to fix your hair in front of the camera and tell yourself "nice hair bro 😎". immediately then followed up about you bragging about your income. That has to be one of the most egotistical starts to a video I have ever seen 🤣

[@erncollects]

Yeah that sounds about right 😆

[@MazdaRx7Fd24]

Pokémon isn’t rocket science lol 45 minute video just to tell us what everyone already knows. Just buy any Pokémon and hold it a few years and it will go up in price. SMH

[@erncollects]

@@MazdaRx7Fd24 I should have consulted with you first 🤦‍♂️

[@MazdaRx7Fd24]

@@erncollects what Pokémon booster box has gone down in value after 2 years?

[@voydkid]

the money you earn is yours, the money you lose is not yours anymore

[@Icethebb]

🧢

[@warriorsdynastypart275]

Same thing happens when u eat food

[@Icethebb]

@@warriorsdynastypart275 🧢

[@WritingOnCDs]

@@warriorsdynastypart275The hotdog you eat is yours, the hotdog you shit out is not yours anymore