Love how transparent you are with you video it really is tough out there but I’m very confident that you will double that or more next year keep grinding and keep pushing like Nipsey Hussel said “the marathon continues” 🔥🔥🔥
Man I love the transparency. It takes a lot for anyone to post something so transparent when it comes to income. I was very curious on this as I love sports cards thanks for the video
Nice vid. Probably my fave from you. Great how you share all your personal info into how you operate. You put in lots of work and it's nice that you share all the time consuming data sheets from "behind the scene". Keep it up!
Very cool, transparent video. As someone who just started a card channel this year and doesn’t have anything monetary from TH-cam yet, it was nice to see how your dashboard looks and the money received from videos. Hope to make it there one day!
Appreciate you being one of the most humble , transparent people on TH-cam . I really respect the grind and work you have put in the hobby . Keep up the great content.
great info. cant imagine trying to keep track of all the transactions going out and coming in. On top of whatever can be considered a business expense and other tax related stuff. hope you had a solid year in the card world.
Refreshing to see the transparency of it all Trike! I'm a very small content creator so it's good to understand what level I could get to and what income could be involved, thanks!
Awesome transparency! Thank you for the insight into your financial venture. I have been watching for a couple of years now, and you've always been one of the kindest and truthful guys in the hobby. I wish you continued success, my brother!
Thanks a lot for this video. It has answered so many questions that I had been pondering. I truly appreciate your transparency. You didn’t have to make this video, but I’m glad you did. Keep up the incredible work! I hope you continue to have even more success in 2025.
Great vid! Very informative and kinda motivational too. You’re very transparent…been a subscriber for quite some time. Also a card collector as well. Thanks for the video.
I like this type of transparency and honesty. I usually dislike all the politics and having people build a mental warfare game to navigate to try to see who they really are. It's a breath of fresh air.
Enjoy your channel and a long term subscriber. Relatively new to sports cards after 30 years away from the hobby. It is tough, but fun and I enjoying (sometimes!) the chase.
What a wonderful video. You have wonderful positive energy. You could not be more authentic. Thanks for letting us know how it all works. I wish you the best of holidays and a happy new year.
This is awesome! You are awesome. Really enjoyed this video and your transparency as many people think it is a get rich quick scheme. Good luck and I hope you continued success.
@ ayooo did not expect to hear that from you made my day 🫡🤙🏻 I do it small time compared to you. I’ll say hello at a show I happen to see you at when that day comes
Definitely appreciate the transparency! And very solid numbers you are getting too, congrats on that. I'm particularly fascinated by the TH-cam side of things. I'm only brining in like $60-$70 a month on my channel right now (but just dropping a video once a week and doing it pretty simple), but its fascinating to see how much you are making with that side of things with your larger channel. I'm curious how you approached your first time every doing some sort of sponsorship type of arrangement. Have you ever made a video sharing how you approached that?
Man I respect the honesty but I would like if people would mention the tax write off aspect also. I know you not a cpa and not want to get jammed up with irs lol and all. Travel, tickets , hotel, meals when on business trips, 18% of home rent/mortgage same with utilities cars, gas cloths you wear cards you buy, editors,camera man. I can’t speak for the state you live in but tax write offs are amazing. Being a small business owner/ self contractor good part of your life can be wrote off. I use my burner to comment because I don’t want drama to my TH-cam channel for using the tax breaks earned
Absolutely love the videos, I look forward to each one. You mentioned how you don't like buying at 10% and you make 30% on your cards. Would you be able to tell me where you're getting your cards for 30% comps? Thanks
You really don't have to share this information, but I'll join in the chorus and say that I appreciate the openness! Thank you! Would be interested to hear how long, on average, it takes to edit your videos (and if you don't edit your videos, then how much, on average, that costs)? Wishing you and your family all the best for Christmas. 🙏 Have a safe, healthy, happy, and prosperous 2025. Look forward to seeing more great content. 👍
Great video with good transparency. Awesome having several sources of revenue and doing what you love at the same time. Quick question: what % do you need up having to pay in Taxes with several Rev. sources? Is that a headache trying to figure all that out come tax time? Keep it up man!
@@Bennytree it is a bit of headache. But luckily tax professionals or even automated software has all that built in by category (the specific tax rate)
Appreciate you sharing your estimates, ive been doing this for full time 4 years now. My success has been varying from month to month. I think its extremely important to mention that doing cards/youtube is a 24/7 job and the upfront cost to start doing it is quite high. Im curious about how much capital you started out with to achieve this success.
Thanks for the transparency...Since we know you played Professional Basketball overseas, how does it comparable to an Asian Basketball League salary or Euro league in salary
Bro! You’re a inspiration for us. Thanks what all the content you do for us! I bet a card you that I can beat you on 1vs1 on basketball! Happy Holidays
Idea for when/if you do this video again…. See how much YT money you still get from your oldest videos (so how much did your 2023, 2022, 2021 etc videos make just in 2025). While new videos give you views/revenues today, your older videos will get you something. Even if it’s just a few dollars, revenue’s still revenue. :)
Can I ask a legitimate question? I’ve been wondering this whole time. I am currently working on my inventory right now and was wondering what do you do with your base cards that go for $1 ?
Love how transparent you are with you video it really is tough out there but I’m very confident that you will double that or more next year keep grinding and keep pushing like Nipsey Hussel said “the marathon continues” 🔥🔥🔥
Yessir, thanks my guy!
Love the look behind the door to provide the reality of the grind and that is not just a money tree. Happy holidays!
Man I love the transparency. It takes a lot for anyone to post something so transparent when it comes to income. I was very curious on this as I love sports cards thanks for the video
Nice vid. Probably my fave from you. Great how you share all your personal info into how you operate. You put in lots of work and it's nice that you share all the time consuming data sheets from "behind the scene". Keep it up!
That means a lot! Glad you enjoyed the video
Very cool, transparent video. As someone who just started a card channel this year and doesn’t have anything monetary from TH-cam yet, it was nice to see how your dashboard looks and the money received from videos. Hope to make it there one day!
Appreciate you being one of the most humble , transparent people on TH-cam . I really respect the grind and work you have put in the hobby . Keep up the great content.
Thank you for the video and the transparency. One of the best and genuine sportscards TH-camrs. You deserve all the success and more!
The transpecy is very respectable! Great content and great information! Keep up the great work! You'll see it continue to pay off!
great info. cant imagine trying to keep track of all the transactions going out and coming in. On top of whatever can be considered a business expense and other tax related stuff. hope you had a solid year in the card world.
Refreshing to see the transparency of it all Trike! I'm a very small content creator so it's good to understand what level I could get to and what income could be involved, thanks!
Awesome transparency! Thank you for the insight into your financial venture. I have been watching for a couple of years now, and you've always been one of the kindest and truthful guys in the hobby. I wish you continued success, my brother!
Bro is living the life wish u the best
Thank you!
we really appreciate your honesty and transparency bro its really refreshing and thats why you are a lot of peoples favorite youtuber
Great video and thank you for sharing.
Happy holidays and to your continued success in 2025 and beyond
@@TheCardHunter thank you and happy holidays!
Always appreciate the transparency Troy. Wishing you an even more successful 2025!
Thanks a lot for this video. It has answered so many questions that I had been pondering. I truly appreciate your transparency. You didn’t have to make this video, but I’m glad you did. Keep up the incredible work! I hope you continue to have even more success in 2025.
Great vid! Very informative and kinda motivational too. You’re very transparent…been a subscriber for quite some time. Also a card collector as well. Thanks for the video.
I like this type of transparency and honesty. I usually dislike all the politics and having people build a mental warfare game to navigate to try to see who they really are. It's a breath of fresh air.
Enjoy your channel and a long term subscriber. Relatively new to sports cards after 30 years away from the hobby. It is tough, but fun and I enjoying (sometimes!) the chase.
What a wonderful video. You have wonderful positive energy. You could not be more authentic. Thanks for letting us know how it all works. I wish you the best of holidays and a happy new year.
Thanks for sharing this information with us this is why I support you , very transparent and genuine keep up the good work Troy.
Love seeing more about the business side of things. Thanks for the transparency!
This was so good! I don't see anyone else being this honest. Thanks man
This is awesome! You are awesome. Really enjoyed this video and your transparency as many people think it is a get rich quick scheme. Good luck and I hope you continued success.
How much for the Troy Rike Wake Forest jersey in the background?
we all appreciate the transparency, this video deserves many likes and comments. Thank you.
I’ve never seen anyone show their numbers like this before. Respect
Great video! As always, I really appreciate your honesty when it comes to the business of the hobby.
Pretty cool to see the numbers, was one of the inspirations behind my TH-cam personally :)
Love your videos man. Actually your transparency on numbers was part of what inspired me to create this, keep grinding!
@ ayooo did not expect to hear that from you made my day 🫡🤙🏻 I do it small time compared to you. I’ll say hello at a show I happen to see you at when that day comes
This is a very informative and I appreciate your honesty! Pretty cool job when you’re having fun doing it 😊
Great video!! Wish you for a great 2025!!
Thank you for also including expenses into the equation! Great video!
Definitely appreciate the transparency! And very solid numbers you are getting too, congrats on that. I'm particularly fascinated by the TH-cam side of things. I'm only brining in like $60-$70 a month on my channel right now (but just dropping a video once a week and doing it pretty simple), but its fascinating to see how much you are making with that side of things with your larger channel. I'm curious how you approached your first time every doing some sort of sponsorship type of arrangement. Have you ever made a video sharing how you approached that?
I just subscribed and have been watching your videos today. Your content is really interesting. Keep up the good work. Shout out from Australia 🇦🇺.
I really appreciate you sharing the numbers so transparently to us!
Congrats on the successful grind
I love these type of videos 🙌🏼🔥Thanks for the info man and keep doing you!💯
Thank you for looking in to the camera rather than yourself on the screen 🙌🏻
Awesome Video brother 👊 Happy holidays to you & your family
Man I respect the honesty but I would like if people would mention the tax write off aspect also. I know you not a cpa and not want to get jammed up with irs lol and all. Travel, tickets , hotel, meals when on business trips, 18% of home rent/mortgage same with utilities cars, gas cloths you wear cards you buy, editors,camera man. I can’t speak for the state you live in but tax write offs are amazing. Being a small business owner/ self contractor good part of your life can be wrote off. I use my burner to comment because I don’t want drama to my TH-cam channel for using the tax breaks earned
thanks sm for this video, been looking into making real money from cards and it helps to see real pro and cons of the business
Great video and transparency. I am just curious on how you track your inventory of cards and every transactions for the year (P&L)?
Do you keep track of every card you sell when grading or just what the cost was and what you made for those graded cards?
@@brianbernier1237 graded cards usually individually
Hi what is the best place to grade cards I’m thinking of grading some of my rookie cards
Absolutely love the videos, I look forward to each one. You mentioned how you don't like buying at 10% and you make 30% on your cards. Would you be able to tell me where you're getting your cards for 30% comps? Thanks
Hi what’s your most expensive card you have in your collection
@@RTGplays-c4z think I’m going to do a collection video soon, will make sure to share that in there
Mine is a Bo Jackson playoff baseball Jersey card
I really enjoy the honesty and truth in what you do! Just watch out for the tax man brotha
You really don't have to share this information, but I'll join in the chorus and say that I appreciate the openness! Thank you!
Would be interested to hear how long, on average, it takes to edit your videos (and if you don't edit your videos, then how much, on average, that costs)?
Wishing you and your family all the best for Christmas. 🙏
Have a safe, healthy, happy, and prosperous 2025. Look forward to seeing more great content. 👍
Great video with good transparency. Awesome having several sources of revenue and doing what you love at the same time. Quick question: what % do you need up having to pay in Taxes with several Rev. sources? Is that a headache trying to figure all that out come tax time? Keep it up man!
@@Bennytree it is a bit of headache. But luckily tax professionals or even automated software has all that built in by category (the specific tax rate)
Awesome stuff. Keep up the great content!
On your eBay store, is it better to do auctions, or buy it nows?
Great video does this eBay and whatnot include the amount you paid for the card
What is the best Atlanta falcons, Atlanta hawks and Atlanta braves cards in your collection, also any advice for a small creator and collecter
Appreciate you sharing your estimates, ive been doing this for full time 4 years now. My success has been varying from month to month. I think its extremely important to mention that doing cards/youtube is a 24/7 job and the upfront cost to start doing it is quite high. Im curious about how much capital you started out with to achieve this success.
Great content, you earned my subscription.
Do you find more success with ebay auctions or buy it now listings?
How do you file the taxes from cards you buy in person but sell online
Thanks for the transparency...Since we know you played Professional Basketball overseas, how does it comparable to an Asian Basketball League salary or Euro league in salary
I also love the transparency.. these are the videos I love to watch.
But how about the Taxes? I was sent a pretty hefty 1099 last year from eBay.
Bro! You’re a inspiration for us. Thanks what all the content you do for us! I bet a card you that I can beat you on 1vs1 on basketball! Happy Holidays
Idea for when/if you do this video again…. See how much YT money you still get from your oldest videos (so how much did your 2023, 2022, 2021 etc videos make just in 2025).
While new videos give you views/revenues today, your older videos will get you something. Even if it’s just a few dollars, revenue’s still revenue. :)
Is this better than or less than your basketball playing years?
I was confused on how u haven’t made money on COMC yet but it makes sense if u sent a bunch of cards right away. Like 2k total.
Well done!
Wow. Thanks for this video.
Glad you liked it!
Dubs thanks for not gatekeeping
And about how many hours, on average, have you put into your efforts this year?
How about taxes?
amazing vid. thanks!
Can I ask a legitimate question? I’ve been wondering this whole time. I am currently working on my inventory right now and was wondering what do you do with your base cards that go for $1 ?
Thanks!
8:42 I honestly thought TH-cam revenue was a lot less. That’s pretty impressive
Thanks for sharing
@@ACollectorsDream thanks for watching!
Thank you
Thanks for doing this. Looking for a small income stream in retirement.
W TRIKE, hope to do a deal w/u at a card show 1 day!
@@semetic one day, that’d be great!
Wait so is YT based off adds or views per video? How does someone start making a profit on videos?
@@katrinaguillou3335 both, you get paid for # of ads run which is mostly based on how many views per video there are
Pretty sure you have to accumulate 1000 subscribers + 4000 or 4500 watched hours on your videos before you can make money on TH-cam also.
Congrats very good living
no overhead expenses the key.
Great video, 👍
W vid. I needa start making content again so fun
Living the life I dream
@@javieralvarado4058 I’m definitely blessed to be doing this for a living
Fun fact 18% of the United States make a $100,000 or more a year. So you’re doing pretty goood.
Nebach, low rev
I hate eBay’s high fees man
Comc prices & shipping is high AF
Thx
W TH-camr!
I really appreciate you showing us this. I hope you get a lot off this vid lol
YOU WERE IN THE MR BEAST VIDEO
Do you have a time stamp? haha and the video
Sick video
@WyattAnderson-v7w thank you!
Hope to be like you one day
@@uberSSC there’s a lot of different paths out there. Whichever one you end up choosing, sure you’ll make it a success!
Hey bro I gotta question I’m pretty sure I saw you in the new Mr beast video
I think it was you or you have a twin
Additional comment about transparency :)
damn ur rpm is insane
What’s up
@@PickSixCards what up what up
Great video and thank you for helping me with some comps in instagram. I started this year, thx to your videos. Ollie