5 Things I Wish I Knew as a Beginner Pokemon Card Collector
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My girlfriend keeps telling me that it’s not about the size of the collection, it’s about the motion of the binder.
As long as that card sits snug against one side wall, it should be ok.
@@EL-em3mn gotta have that tight fit you dont want it to fall out
Why doesn't Jake give these comment a like?😂
The funniest thing about this comment is a pokemon card collector having a girlfriend
Lmao, my virgen eyes lol.
My two takeaways:
1. Size doesn’t matter.
2. Always use protection.
Got it. 👊🏼
🤣😂
😂🤣
And always join in groups... LOL 😂
@@tuts1237 Haha! And go Japanese! 😅
Clowninnnn patt
Jake "size doesn't matter..."
Me looking at the thousands of cards I collected "my life was a lie!"
0:55 hahah "it's not the size of the collection". Jake has good jokes
haha was good
I peeped that too lmao
Lmao, I thought about making a reference but preferred to keep it coo.
Lol yeah that's what his girlfriend told him. Size matters but you dont need every master set and promo you just need enough to make you happy...
*Tip one* : you don't have enough money to pull an entire master set. Use the single method to save thousands. TRUST ME
Hold my beer...
Honestly I have just been buying singles. Saves the headache of buying $20 worth of cards and getting nothing
But opening them is the best part!
This is one I had to (Re) remember when I got back into Pokémon TCG back in February (with a lot more money than I had back 20 years ago). After opening far too many packs of Vivid Voltage and pulling so many of the same cards, I realized I could piece together the master set by buying the remaining 70ish cards on TCG Player.
@@mattreef3379 Agreed. it's not nearly as fun but at the end of the day I'm only going for a masterset so doubles are not necessary in my collection
Number 6: Avoid FOMO! It's so easy to get caught up in what everyone else has. Make sure to enjoy what you already have, instead of focusing on what you don't.
Great video, Jake.
FOMO?
@@solarflaredragoon Fear Of Missing Out. 👍🏾
You are trying to think of a think a great person would think 😎
I appreciate Jake over other Pokemon influencers because he is so informative, cares about the community, and is all-around holistic when it comes to TCG collecting. I appreciate watching and subscribing to this man. Jake, keep up the great work bud and I hope subscribers keep pouring on in.
Moved to Florida about 3 years ago and started collecting Pokémon cards again recently. I didn’t know anyone who collected until I found some good friends who I met out hunting for cards and now have card opening parties weekly ☺️
THIS is so cool!!! I’ve met some cool collectors too. I usually go crazy with singles in a case so I let them choose first so I’m not the jerk that takes a handful of cards that they were eyeballing. It’s a great way to make friends within the hobby.
I haven’t met a single cool collector. I have met a whole lot of scalpers tho lol.
@@jon33709 damn. 💀 The sad part bro is they have no shame in buying up all the product.
I just started again after 20 year break last week. SOLID ADVICE.
Lmk if you wanna add to your collection:]
@@AntiJewluminati whatcha got?! I am looking for psa 10 first edition team rocket or compete sets
@@indeliblemakes5359 I have a few first Eds. Jungle Set flareon, jolteon and fossil Moltres
@@indeliblemakes5359 add me on SC @ outer_spaze if you're interested
Same, 23 years!!
"Don't feel like you're just off on an island by yourself."
Me being on an island where there are no trading card stores or opportunities.
At least there’s Amazon,hopefully
Narrowing your collection down is great advice. I started collecting just the base set of each generation and it makes me appreciate each individual card so much more.
what is the base set of each generation?
@Senku For Example the new one releasing March 31st the Base set is Just Scarlet and Violet. They have already announced the next sub set to be released in June I believe called Scarlet & Violet: Paldea Evolved. Every three months you can expect a new sub set. But the 1st is the Base set.
Man I had completely forgot about that time Collectibles Guru didn't have sleeves for the 1st edition Base Set cards....I was watching it happen and the live chat went absolutely insane over the lack of sleeves.
I didn’t know that, and I cringed just listening about it in this video
Thanks for the heads up on these things! I’ve recently gotten back into Pokémon cards this year, and you’re my favorite Pokémon youtuber so far. I can see that you’re really passionate about the hobby. You’re a real inspiration and thanks!
"as my girlfriend says, size doesn't matter" 🤣😂
“Is not really about the size of your collection that matters” lol u quoted the man wrong
@@alexo1256 woooosh
I have no idea how he said this with a straight face and no hesistation 😂
Proof he has no girlfriend.... heh.
Woosh indeed
This video really helped me. Especially the first point about narrowing down what your collecting. I realised the cards that got me back into the hobby were the alternate arts 2021-2022. There is so much depth to those cards they are basically small pieces of art. So my goals is when i get some expendable money purchase one i have my eyes on. Learnt what they were worth too and always checking ebay for good deals.
I just got into Pokémon cards. I want to start two collections. One will be to have a deck for each typing and the second is just a binder of the cutest/funniest cards I find 👍🏼
Its not about the money its about how much you enjoy the card! Like if you agree!
Don't agree completely. Its good to be able to make money in the hobby to fund the hobby. Thats what my channel is all about and is how i've been able to grow a 6 figure collection!
Quick way to go broke.🤦
I agree 100%. I already have a couple sources of income, so I don’t need to make money off of Pokémon.
Wait so size doesn't matter? *throws jumbo card collection onto the floor*
Throw those away. I hope your not seriously collecting jumbos lmao clown
@@reynaldoray7539Someone didn't get the sarcasm implied
@@reynaldoray7539 it was a joke kinda like my life
@@reynaldoray7539 tf is wrong with you
To be honest. I collect jumbo cards. I’m probably the only person.
This is a great list for people. Definitely had to learn some of these things the hard way. Something else I've been saying a lot lately when I start catching that FOMO feeling is that there will ALWAYS be something else to collect. So if I don't have it in my budget, even if it seems like the best product in the world, I remind myself there's going to be another product, set or single that I will want to buy just as much in the future.
"become an expert on one type of card"
Oh, for sure... *throws some more random holos into cart*
My luck i would go all in on something that has 30 million copies and only goes up in value 50% over have course of 20 years.
@@EL-em3mn With my luck, I'd go all in on something that would devalue to pennies over the course of 20 years.
Love the video man. I’m new to this whole collecting thing, but this video gave me the information I need to start. I can tell you really care about the community and that’s dope as hell 😁
I collect Raichu cards! Trying to make it my niche.
@Arnold Alaniz mine too
I collect pikachu and Riachu cards as well lol. And a couple polygons cause I always see him for like .25 cents and I feel bad. He needs love too
Mine is Blastoise 🔥💦
I am a straight dude but rapidash just keeps calling my name. I don't want to like him/her but damn it have you all seen the newer alt art full art rapidash cards lately. They are top notch
Gengar over here
Hearing the tip about always having sleeves/top loaders at the ready really resonates with me. I had purchased a Evolutions booster box (the first time I have every purchased a pokemon product for myself in over a decade) and we ended up pulling the holo Charizard. At the time I had didn't even think to buy sleeves/top loaders so instead we kept the cards in an old photo album for safe keeping until some sleeves/top loaders came in the mail lol
It’s nice that you mention collecting what you like
When I got into the hobby (Christmas 2020) I was just trying to get my hands on any sealed product not knowing half of the new Pokémon since diamond & pearl. Now, I’m a Meowth collector and clay art collector and it’s way more fun coming across singles or buying them and getting them in the mail....plus it’s way cheaper lol
I’m just getting started and I’ve already fallen into a few of these traps. Thanks for the video, it definitely helps clear some things up.
Thank you and enjoy your tips more than every other Chanel ! Not my fav Pokémon Chanel but definitely my go to ! 🎉
Make sure your niche / specialty card is a popular Pokemon. My father who collects stamps said the popular ones increased in value over the years while his rare unique sets really didn't increase much.
Thank you for making these videos they're very informative and I appreciate as I am getting back in to collecting pokemon.
That is great “size doesn’t matter” with a straight face go Jake lol
I'm currently 16 I stopped collecting cards 5 years ago after being a collector for almost 3-4 years I just got back into it a few months ago and I plan to have a sealed collection instead of opening them so I can show my future children how far the game and TCG has come in the decades it's been out and explain how much it meant to me growing up.
Wow that's acctualy a very smart idea I think I'm gonna do that too , so I can also show my future children
I'm old school I guess and I just love the art on the wotc sets. Been working on completing them slowly as money allows and I started a Dragonite collection. I've had Japanese since the base set and those are some of my favorites so I completely agree with collecting Japanese. Happy collecting everyone!
Nice man! I just got a dragonite T promo Japanese card the other day. Wasn’t even the card I ordered though 😳 I love the Japanese 2002 McDonald’s promo cards. Totally agree about the WOTC ones, those are a big part of my collection rn too
To your first point i believe the anime says it all "Gotta catch em all!" so that's my mindset for the hobby : )
I love your channel man. I have learned so much from your videos. Keep up the good work.
I started collecting again the top of this year- I’m glad I went Japanese. I manage to get a lot of seal XY era booster boxes, Some really good hits with Modern hit and my most recent purchase is CP2 and CP5(the price was too good to pass). They are raw, very mint and the sets are almost complete with a 2-3 missing cards. If you do you’re research and keep a open mind , you can find some cool stuff.
Mate Thanks for your videos! Yous starting look into get in this hobbies. And you videos help me a lot.
I’m interested in getting started not necessarily to collect rares but more because I love some of the art! I’m just confused about what one does with all their dupes 👀
Store them in a box
sell/trade em for stuff u dont have!
Same here, the art is awesome but theres so many different varieties of cards to keep up with. Silver bullion coins are fun to collect aswell
This is good advice. I’m getting into collecting and sticking to ex era cards because those are the cards I enjoy the most. Also i think they have the highest upside and are slept on today.
I just got into it with a friend and I already have some V cards I'm pretty content with, I love the art on them and am hoping to get somewhere great just like my friend who has a huge EX and hollow collection.
Thanks for your advice! I think it’s also important to determine in advance what your budget is. And I ageer with you: have fun with the hobby.
Road to 100K Jake ! Thanks for the video as usual! I just picked up those posters like you have in the background .
Appreciate this video, I just started collecting again and my goal is to complete base set 1!
i have officially watched more than 50 videos of jake and i didnt regret it and thanks for being a great guy in the hobby
I agree! Have a Japanese Reshiram&Charizard GX Tag Team and its by far my favorite card in the collection.
great tips! i have put my focus on magnemite/magneton graded cards!
Wish I knew about sleeves 24 years ago lol
Straight into top loaders , scratch city on all my base set holos..
I just started collecting like a month ago and this advise is good. Hal you so much for this content!
I just started collecting pokemon cards and was definitely lost in the beginning. Thanks for the info! 😁
This has been the most educational Pokemon video I’ve seen. Thank you!
Another great video. Thanks for the tips!
Great Vid as always! I would have loved to collect jpn cards 10 years ago but was scared of buying stuff outside of my comfort zone. Due to your tips I started collecting jpn products last year your tips helped mea lot, thanks!
New subscriber so Going back on some of your older videos some great tips that I use currently so you were bang on 👍
I collect yugioh and Pokémon. The most important thing I think is to have an end. Pick something you love and stick to it with an end. For example recently I saw the amazing rares and collected for grading all of them, knowing that they won’t be printed until the end of time in every set.
Thanks for the great advice bro, I've switched up my ethos on collecting lately and I'm gona be picking up alot more Japanese sealed product, the artwork is just so much nicer then the English equivalents, great channel bro👍
Jake dude you're the reason I'm getting in the hobby. Great information as always!
Hey Jake i have started to collect some really beautiful Japanese full arts simply based on their beauty. I think that was a great tip in the past. I think the Japanese alternate art cards are absolutely stunning and often don't have an English counterpart. Unfortunately they are very expensive on eBay. I swear they have predetermined price negotiations amongst their sellers, because of very little price volatility and neatly no auctions, which is genius but frustrating as a buyer.
Thank you for another great video.
Just starting off. Enjoying it so far
Great video as always and solid points. 👍
Great points. I just started at the beginning of the year and its awesome to know that I have picked up on these things so early. Japanese cards are superior after collecting a set in both Japanese and english to begin with. Will be proceeding with Japanese sets from now on while also buying some sealed english product for the long term on the way.
I love your videos! You and Deep pocket monsters are the GOATS at the Poketuber game. Hopefully you guys can do a callob one day, maybe a poke podcast.
Thanks for the video Jake!
Great video as always. Thank you, you are the #1 Pokemon youtuber.
Rejoined the Pokémon collecting community in February and decided to focus on collecting cards and merch for my all-time favorite Pokémon: Gengar. I also rip new sets and try for master sets (just completed Champion’s Path!) but Gengar is the focus. It feels good.
This is super handy :) I'm just getting started but I'll be honest, I'm not huge on opening packs, I really like just collecting the booster boxes, because for me, the thing I'm drawn to the most is the acrylic cases that people put their booster boxes in and displaying the cards. I love the booster box and elite trainer boxes artwork. I want to collect just those things. I'm sure I'd love if it I did open them but recently my sister got me a small box and I found myself just wanting to keep the box in the shrink wrap all nice for a display. I don't know what to do with the excess cards if I'm not playing them and I don't consider myself a trader/flipper so they just take up space. I just like the boxes, I think I'll just sit on keeping the booster boxes for display and maybe someday my niece can sell them if she wants to :)
i really love these tips, i think i just need to figure out how to sell my extras / bulk. the thing I enjoy most is pulling the cards i'm chasing myself, so it's a bit of an expensive hobby that way but to me the most fulfilling.
I joined a community soon after starting and have met a lot of nice people. I agree the community is welcoming
I love the artwork on your wall, where did you get that Pikachu?!
Hey Jake great content here! Especially like the suggestion about Japanese cards but .... where’s the best place to pick them up?
Is it possible to see your collection as a 100k special? Would be pretty awesome!
I love how welcoming you are!
I 100 percent agree on buy what you like. I love the Sword and Shield full arts so much that I made my collecting goal to collect 1 of every sword and shield full art that releases
Hi Jake, love the video! Just wanted to ask (and I believe you may have answered this before but just wanted to double-check!), is it worth grading Base Set or WOTC holo cards even if they may only achieve PSA 5 - 7 grades? I have a few Base Set/WOTC cards I'd like to submit, but they are a little on the played side, although they still look decent in general. Many thanks!
I'm trying to get more familiar with the reverse hollow cards with the energy symbols in the background, but you can't tell on the tcgplayer. I also like the special energies with that background.
I’ve been collecting all the varieties of Pichu that are out there. I got the hgss staff promo yesterday. Next up is the English expedition with Japanese back
Informative video. Thank you!
I used to collect when i was a kid, for nostalgia reasons i bought a few packs and pulled mega charizard ex and mewtew ex so decided to start collecting again lol
The sleeves at the ready section I find funny because I LITERALLY have them at the ready. I keep a mini tin in my purse filled with clear sleeves and then keep card savers in a side pocket. Never know when I’m gonna wanna stop and get a pack or 2
i recently started collecting and i mainly collect mew, mewtwo, japanese versions of mewtwos, and i might start getting tag teams
My GF doesn't talk about size, lol 😂
Must mean you're good then bro, cheers! lol
Thank you, Jake!
Really liked your last point. ☺
Thank you so much for the insight 🙏
Thank u so much incredible video 🙌🙌
Thanks for the advice
That new outro music hits different
I’m focusing on first editions and shadowless rn. Luckily I kept my Venusaur shadowless in great shape, and I actually got it out of a quarter machine as a kid, so I would say that’s my crown jewel.
Thanks for the tips! i do have a question tho. i got myself a 1999 neo genesis binder and im wondering if i should sleeve the cards inside or not?
The flannel shirt is back!
The fifth reason was the point you got me😊 some of my friends ask me many times that what would be the best product to start collecting right now. When I answer that you should buy the ones you like, the answer is always: "but what gives me the best profit??" 😂
I just go with cards that look visually appealing makes me happy
I really took to heart your first suggestion and I think I would stick to Pokémon from the first 3 generations. I like watching Rusty open vintage packs, and I like full arts, so I would collect older Pokémon In their new full art form etc. Thanks, Jake!
My favorite is Blastoise! Love your advice. I'm going niche on Blastoise! Watch me "catch them all!!"
I've been thinking about getting the Kanazawa box for a while, I'm pretty sure that I would be happy to have it sealed in my collection and would not regret it in the end, however, it's a hell of a lot of money for someone like me that would be the hobby budget money for 2-3 months to be honest.
Jake would you recommend fetching them for me under the circumstances?
by the way i love your content! You are authentically personable and it is always informative and fun to tune in. You can tell that you are passionate about your hobby and also have a clue of what you are talking about. I'm looking forward to the next upload, keep it up and watch out and stay safe and sound in these difficult times.
Warm greetings from Germany :)
God I love you, Jake!! Thanks for all of this info!!
My tip is to not buy single cards on ebay if you cant see every corner angle grain of dust because i have had to return a few because of the surface damages like dirt and grime.
I’m pretty new to this hobby, been doing it for about a month and a half now and really enjoying it! I didn’t have an interest in Japanese cards at first but the more I collect the more I realize the untapped potential I’m missing out on! And a resident of the United States, is there any good way to buy reliable Japanese packs?
as a 90's kid who just jumped back in at xmas, i decieded to be a gen 1 only collector, basically just jungle, fossil, team rocket, i have not made it easy for myself but at least i have a rough idea of how many cards are out there to get.
Interesting topic, definitely helpful for some Newcomers! :)
I collect 3 small types of cards. Wooper,Snub,Caterpie and their evolutions.
0:55 sure she was talking about the cards
Hey Man, hope you are well. Was wondering for some friendly advice on what you think of the Warner brother promo of pokemon cards for the first movie, do you think they would be a good pick up investment wise?