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I have been in the hobby for 15 years now, grew up with Pokemon cards. Like a lot of us, I recently came back to the hobby and started collecting again. As a Marine Corps veteran, collecting has given me a good outlet to help me steer clear of previous things I used to struggle with. Gives me something to engage in and spend time on, and a feeling of satisfaction that is gotten in a healthy way. Enjoying your channel, keep up the good work.
I just came back to collecting pokemon cards two months ago after talking to my younger nephews and seeing how much they loved it. It reminded me of me on the playground back in Gen 1 days. It’s given me a new connection to them.
I’ve been collecting since base set. I recently got back into collecting and started cataloguing my entire collection. Going through all the cards brought back such vivid memories of brining my cards to school and sharing them with my brother and friends. The artwork bring such a simple joy and the online community is better than I could’ve imagined. Love your content!
As a young kid i started collecting pokemon cards. I lost my dad when i wasn’t even a year old. Pokemon card brought me joy. Opening them and trading them all the time with my neighbour was so much fun. Now i am at an age where i have more money for myself and have been back in the hobby for a bit and i enjoy it so much. Just this week i got my first graded cards and now i want to start collecting sealed boxes. Your channel is helping me getting a lot off info i never knew off. Thank you!
I just started getting into the hobby aftee seeing the baeutiful greninja twilight masquerade card and then started trading and so on from then. For me this is one of the best forms of comfort from all the busy days at school where i can just crack a booster box at home or admire my hits and reminisce those special moments
I love collecting cards because it brings out the little kid in me and I still find enjoyment even after all these years. My dad and I used to open them when I was a kid all the way in the black and white era and we still text each other and show off our pulls through text now that I live a few states over for school.
Pokemon improved my life in a lot of ways. I was a raging heroin and fentanyl addict since I was 13 pretty much. I sold my childhood collection off in 2018 for $80 (mint base charizard, among so many other banger cards) so I could get a fix. Was a huge regret. I’m 16 months sober now and life’s never been better. I decided to start collecting again I’ve been having a blast doing it, and working towards building that collection back, and being able to have the $ to do it since I’m not on drugs anymore. Pokemon gives me something else to focus on and take up the thoughts that were once consumed with nothing but finding more dope. I’ve never been happier than I am now, and also started an eBay page to make a lil side hustle and hopefully bloom it into a business one day!!! Love your videos, they teach me a lot!!
My brother and I used to collect during the heart gold soul silver/black and white period when we were younger. We both got back into the hobby around the time obsidian flames came out and it has been a great way to connect over something we both truly enjoy! I just turned 30 and had my first daughter a month ago and I still find it’s important to partake in things that bring you joy and that you can share with others. We’ve even got a friend of ours hooked and it’s fun going to card shops together!! 🥳
I started collecting again because 151 got me right in the nostalgia. I fell in love with the artwork of the IR’s and SIR’s and I’ve been making master sets ever since! I find it relaxing to organize the cards and chat with people about them!
Pokémon is more than just a game for me; it’s a link to some of my most cherished memories, like sneaking my DS under the pillow to play late at night before my mom would check on me. Every time I play now, it takes me back to those simpler days when she was still here. Though she’s no longer with me, playing Pokémon keeps her memory close, reminding me of the warmth and love she showed even in the smallest moments. It’s been a constant source of happiness and connection through all of life’s ups and downs.
I love collecting pokemon cards because of the beautiful artworks and the satisfaction it brings when pulling a chase card. Pokemon has been a stress relief for me during stressful times and I appreciate that a lot
I returned to the hobby during Covid, completing some old sets I had stored away. Now, the nostalgia of the cards I collected as a kid, and the progression of the art work of modern cards, has kept me wanting more
Im super excited for Stellar Crown in a couple weeks. I started collecting pokemon with my son last year because i couldn't stand seeing him show me bent cards he traded for. I just wanted to show him how to care for the cards and collect them in binders. Now we're collecting sets together. It's a joy to share the hobby with him.
I love collecting Pokemon because of the nostalgia I get from when I played the games, the beautiful artwork makes me happy, especially seeing Pokemon I used in the past! It improved my life by giving me something to talk about with other people and it makes me feel excited about new sets that come out.
My brother, dad, and I recently got into the Pokémon card hobby, and it brings me so much joy filming videos and chasing cards with my family, and I can't wait to see where my collection and our channel goes. love your videos.
I loved playing TCGs as a child but never had the money or know-how to get a collection started. I just started my Pokemon collecting journey a couple months ago and it's become something I always look forward to interacting with, whether it's opening packs, talking about the hobby with friends, or just looking through all my shiny cardboard! Thanks for the uplifting content!
I started getting into collecting to have something to look forward to when times feel monotonous or boring. I began small, but once I got comfortable, I now buy a booster box for the month. The set changes every month depending on what I want. But at the end of every day, I open 1 pack out of the box. It gives me just a taste of that seratonin boost at the end of the day and gives me something to look forward to everyday. Also, only spending $100 every month has definitely helped with not going too crazy on the financial side as well. Love your stuff brother!
I love collecting cards because of the artwork. It’s fun to see all the art of the cards I collected. It’s like a museum. It improved my life by having a fun hobby if I am bored.
I have been in and out of the hobby since I was a young kid on release all the fond memories of going to the store and picking out packs with my grandpa. Fast forward, 20 years and here I am doing the same thing with my son. Recently recently just purchased a house so collecting has been pretty tough balancing everything. We appreciate you.
I started collecting not so long ago and its always brings me joy to open up some packs. Thanks to collecting, i have a new hobby that keeps me busy and brings me joy and I have gotten to know new people and friends
Nostalgia is a big driver for me. I love looking at the beautiful artworks and remember times from when I was a kid. Collecting Pokémon has vastly improved my life! I was struggling with depression and trying to find a purpose in my life because it felt empty and now I feel that I’ve found something that brings me great joy and peace.
Not only do I love collecting Pokemon cards, but I love observing them as of they're artworks in a museum. It's like you said in the video- there are some things that can be easily overlooked in a photo online, but can grab your attention once you see it in person. I like to keep things in mind that I've learned from art like postive and negative spacing, color theory, perspective, and composition while observing cards. Being able to fill in those check boxes and describe why I like a card so much makes me happy since it shows both knowledge and enjoyment from it. It was life changing to know that using the same mindset can open the door to growth in current hobbies or open a door to another.
Started collecting about two months ago again. It has been a very reminiscent part of my childhood…now it’s another way to bond with my kids whilst enjoying the Pokémon artwork. Congrats on your channel growth!
Hey, thanks for another video. I came across one of your videos by accident and was reminded of this hobby. When I was in primary school I remember collecting MTG and Pokemon cards and thanks to you I remembered how much fun it was. Since then, a lot has changed in my life and I honestly didn't even have time for a hobby (marriage, building a house, mortgage), but I recently bought myself some boosters and immediately remembered how much fun it is. It allows me to ‘escape’ with my thoughts from everyday problems. Thanks again for the video and until the next one, you are doing a good job :)
Love how fast your channel is growing! I love collecting pokemon because it is something I can share with my nephews in their joy! It definitely has a positive impact on my relationship with them and my family to see something they are so excited about that we were equally excited about as kids!
I enjoy collecting mainly for the simple fact that it is nostalgic. I used to collect as a kid and stopped for many years. So I’m having an absolute blast catching up on older sets I missed and checking out the new upcoming ones. The artwork is beautiful and just like when I was a kid, gotta love the shiny ones! The best thing about it though is that it has actually brought me closer to some family members who I honestly didn’t think I had much in common with. It’s then reignited some dormant friendships! I thought it would be a solo hobby, but to my pleasant surprise it’s totally a bonding experience.
I started collecting cards last year, fulfilling a passion I couldn’t pursue as a kid in Venezuela due to limited resources and access. Back then, I didn’t have the money to buy cards, nor were there many stores to find them. Now, studying and working abroad, I’ve embraced this hobby as a way to reconnect with my inner child, and it brings me so much joy.
I have been completely immersed in the world of Pokemon TCG for 1 year now and relive my youth! Thanks for your informative videos! Kind regards from the Netherlands.
My parents didn't have the means to buy me much pokemon tcg packs or products when I was young. Now that I have grown up with a career, I make sure to relive the experiences of opening packs and share it with my son. It warms my heart to see his eyes light up when he gets a chase card from opening packs and his smile just melts me. I love watching your content and can feel your love for the hobby through the screen. Keep it up!
Nostalgia is a big driver for me. It also provides a great bonding avenue with my kids. Also, we cannot ignore the excitement of pulling a shiny rectangular piece of cardboard!
I collected Pokemon as a kid in both games and tcg. And now coming back to it is helping me in getting closer to my sister since she has started collecting tcg cards 5 years prior to me and we are having fun doing it together.
Another great video man! I love collecting Pokémon as I've grown up alongside the franchise and every Pokémon, card, and set is essentially a window into a different era. Nostalgia, community and great artwork all comes together to make this the great hobby that it is! Keep up the great work!
Back to collecting after a decade or two, the art on the modern cards are just amazing. A step up to the base sets definitely. It improves my life as I take the nice pulls from new sets as small wins - something we all need every now and then.
I recently came back to Pokémon TCG. Realizing how many card I neglected or gave away is crushing. The favorites that I kept are so damaged, but they are MINE! Now I'm trying to start again from a point of more respect and intent. Your videos have taught me a lot about what to look for and how to think about what I want to make me feel fulfilled in the process. My favorite Pokémon is Jolteon. One day I will have full PSA 10s of him.
Just got back into this since collecting as a kid on 1998!!! Our four kids are all joining in collecting different things too. But our five year old loves the Japanese cards and artwork.. love the content thanks and keep it up
I love collecting pokemon because of the community, it’s so fun meeting people at card shows and stuff. It has improved my life by providing me a hobby that i can enjoy with friends
I recently got back to collecting in July and it has really made me deeply reminisce of my first pack during Gen 1. It really is a euphoric feeling coming back to the hobby. Thank you for your videos too, a lot helpful tips for pkmn collecting!!!
I've been collecting ever since I was a kid and I'm 33 now. Fell off during my teen years and lost a lot of my old cards. Slowly starting to collect and add more to my collection now that I have kids and they are always excited to see more Pokemon cards and they are loving collecting as well. Keep up with all of the content!
I got back into Pokémon during the pandemic...as well as Lego. As a social person, I had a hard time being stuck at home for soooo long. Pokémon helped me get through these hard times and once we started being able to hang out with people again, I shared my admiration with some friends and we were able to grow our friendship around card collecting.
Collecting pokemon really does make me feel connected to other people! I find it hard to do small talk but when it comes to pokemon and collecting, it really just comes naturally. The pokemon community is the best 😊
Collecting pokemon cards gives me a fun hobby and helps me connect with the local community of pokemon tcg players and collectors. I've been collecting cards since I was a kid and it's exciting to curate a collection and bring back those memories whenever I open a pack. There's a great community too! I went to a local card show last weekend and got to talk to a lot of vendors about how they got started and I was even able to pick up a few chase cards.
Slowly getting into this hobby since a month. I found some of my old pokemon cards and it has reignited the flame to collect pokemon cards. It's been a joy to get to know the amazing new artworks that are out there and to open some packs along with my partner! :)
Collecting Pokémon has vastly improved my life! I was struggling with depression and substance abuse, and trying to find purpose in my life because it felt empty, but after starting my own LLC for Pokémon tcg and eventually other tcgs I feel like I’ve found a new purpose and something that brings me joy. I feel like I’ve found a community of people I could see myself becoming friends with and eventually when I have children of my own, I’ll have something that we can connect and bond over. Life is pretty amazing now.
I just started collecting Pokemon cards because of 151 and I am also using it as a chance to share the magic of packs opening with my 7yo daughter. It just makes me happy to see how she beams when opening a pack and I was also able to connect, share and trade cards with her friends when they came over recently. Sharing and giving is indeed better than receiving!
I’ve only started collecting again for the past 2 years. I just love feeling like I’m 7 years old playing with my friends on the street trying to show off my cards. I miss those good old days and the hobby allows me to feel that way.
I started collecting Pokémon cards recently after coming across the stunning 151 set, which really captivated me with its spectacular artwork. It brought back a flood of memories from my childhood, when I first began playing Pokémon games in my gameboy and ds. The nostalgia hit hard, and I realized that collecting these cards was more than just a hobby-it was a way to reconnect with those simpler times. As I began building my collection, I noticed how it improved my life in unexpected ways. It became a form of stress relief, a creative outlet, and even a way to bond with others who share the same passion. Each card I add to my collection feels like reclaiming a piece of my childhood, reminding me of the excitement and wonder I felt back then. It’s been a rewarding experience that combines my love for Pokémon with the thrill of discovering new and rare cards.
Ive recently started collecting alongside my two boys aged 11 and 7 and its sparked a new level of connection between us ❤ we are particularly living collecting lots of illustration rares and we are excited to open Stella Miracle xxx
I opened base packs as a kid! Back into the hobby 20 years after giving my collection away. Snagged base, fossil, and jungle master sets recently and it re-ignited my interest in the modern stuff. The art is awesome!
I started getting back into Pokémon after I found all my cards sitting in a box in the closet 6 months ago and decided to try to make the most out of them. Though I did buy some etbs on occasion throughout the Sword and Shield era and also some cards from late xy and early sun and moon, but I hadn't realized the full potential that Pokémon cards have. For the past 6 months, I've been going to Pokémon trading at a local comic book store every Saturday, as well as hunting tcgplayer for good deals on booster packs when new sets come out. Though I may have traded away some cards with now astronomical value, your channel has really helped me understand the market trends in the tcg. I love collecting Pokémon for the amazing community and friends it has brough me, and it's improved my life by getting me to enjoy what I once thought were just pieces of paper to pieces of art that connect to an amazing storyline (In the anime).
Always loved collecting Pokémon ever since I was a kid. Recently got back into it and it really got me appreciating the small things in life. At the end of the day it's just cardboard but some of these modern artworks are just a joy to look at.
I love collecting for the child hood nostalgia mixed with being able to introduce my daughter to the hobby and watching her excitement getting cards. Makes even the common pulls enjoyable. It's improved my life with filling in the gaps with shared custody. Made the blank spots when my daughter visits her mom more enjoyable and I get excited to show her what I collected when she gets back home
Just recently got back into collecting and I love it because its given me something to enjoy and spend my time on. Ive never really had any hobbies outside of hanging out with my friends and now that we are older its harder to get together and collecting has helped me fill out my free time.
I love collecting Pokemon cards because I love the artwork. I get excited when I pull a card with art that I really like, even if it’s just a reverse holofoil of a common card. Pokemon collecting has made my life better by comforting me whenever I get stressed from the struggles of daily life.
Collecting Pokemon brings back feelings I haven't felt since childhood. And now that I can do it for fun and for financial gain adds a whole other level! It has improved my life by bringing some passion into my every day which was missing for what seems like forever..
Pokemon has improved my life as it gave a common hobby to share with my young son. We also try to complete master sets. I live the fact we could keep adding cards to our unfinished sets for years down the road. We will always have something we are chasing together. Makes our solid bond thatch more solid
I've been stuck at gone injured from work for most of the year. Got back into collecting after coming across random shorts for the pokemon cards, and it reignited my childhood passion for pokemon!
I love collecting because I get to share childhood hobbies with my partner and opening packs has been a bonding experience for us! I also use sorting and organizing all our cards to help manage my OCD and ADHD by redirecting my natural impulses towards something productive and fun so it's actually been a huge help
Pokemon is the way I remember my parents. I remember them introducing me to the world, monsters, and people and I absolutely fell in love with it. Now that they're gone, this is the way I feel the same love I shared when I was a little kid. I also owe a lot of my love for collecting to you, Phillip. I never knew that people collected Pokemon cards/products as investments until I came across your channel one fateful night. You introduced me to an entire hobby and community that I absolutely adore. I spend a lot of my waking moments thinking about this because of you. So, from the bottom of my heart, thank you!
That's awesome thanks for entering! So cool to hear, its great to hear the positive impact collecting has had on you, and I appreciate the kind words, I'm humbled!
My wife would always buy me the newest booster box for my birthday every year. I wasn’t super into collecting but the feeling of ripping some packs with someone important to you got me into collecting.
I love how you share positivity, keep it up mate. We need more people like you in this world 🩵 I started collecting Pokemon cards again since 2 months after 22 years :) I love the artworks and the memories that come with it reminds of my childhood. Such blessful days 🍀
Started collecting this year and was amazed by all the new artworks!! Really brings back my childhood memories and wanna keep doing this forever if my wallet allows it!
Anytime! Love the channel. It has actually inspired me to start a channel to go along with my eBay card store. I just started selling with a few different singles I have had and now I am working on something for giveaways with the channel as well. I am going to try and get that started up within the next few weeks!
Loved Pokémon as a kid, got back into it primarily during the evolving skies time frame and a couple boxes when evolutions released. The nostalgia brought me back and the great new artworks kept me in. It’s a fun hobby to pass time and try to build a large collection that I can display for a long time
As a child I always wanted to collect Pokémon cards but it was not in the parents budget, My 7 year old Son and I literally started to collect this week and we are so excited to start this journey together. I feel that same excitement as a 7 year old in 2000. I have been looking through so many of your videos on tips and which ETB's I should look at buying, We unfortunately missed the Scarlet & Violet 151 stock which is what I was hoping to get back into but I did manage to find an Ultra Premium Collection which we super excited to open when it arrives later this week!! Great content and look forward to the journey ahead with my son.
Recently got back into the hobby but have included my partner in collecting, can honestly say pulling packs with her is the highlight of my week. It's quickly become something we both really love doing together :)
Thanks for yet another great video! When I was 10 years old I started to collect Pokémon. Not just the cards, also Pokémon on the gameboy advance. Those where the days! After a couple of years I reconnected with Pokémon, but only through the games. In 2020 I started to pick up the hobby again, and been addicted ever since. It's not just a hobby, I grew up with Pokémon and its just a part of my life and it probably will be forever. 😊
I've been a fan of Pokemon for what has basically been my while life, but only got into TCG collecting this year. I love all of the video games, have had a plethora of art over the years on my walls, but there is something so special about the nostalgia of ripping open packs and looking after cards far more than I did 20+ years ago ☺️
Base, fossil, and jungle was my nostalgic era back then but when sword and shield art came out, i fell in love with Pokemon again. Pokemon has gotten me hooked. Great job on the content. Keep’r coming
I love collecting pokemon cards because it allows me to forget about daily problems I’m challenging rn, I’ve been collecting them since I was a child so I have to say that they definately had an impact on my personality during my whole life. Amazing video bro!
I’m passionate about Pokemon collecting because of the nostalgia and sense of freedom I receive. It allows me to be true to myself and the art work is just phenomenal. I have met many great people in my Pokemon collecting journey and I look forward to the new adventures it brings to my life!
Started collecting again at the launch of celebrations, completely oblivious to how the hobby had boomed. Years later and many dollars spent and I'm still enjoying every bit of it!
I’m a new card collector. I used to only play the games. I’ve played through all the games, so I love Pokemon. Collecting the cards has been fun. I love the art and the thrill of pulling special cards.
Loved collecting since a kid brought a base set charmander to show and tell in 2nd grade. My Grandmom bought me red version and some cards later that week. Have so many fond memories battling classmates, cousins, and neighborhood kids.
I started collecting Pokemon cards because I adored the different art-styles and particularly the Illustration and Special Illustration Rares. By collecting Pokemon cards, I've kinda learnt how to efficiently invest.
I love collecting Pokémon because the feeling of pulling the card you want is unmatched, it also gives me a reason to get out of the house to go searching for product!
I wouldn't say collecting has changed my life, but its always something fun that I can put as much or as little effort into as I want. Some days it's as simple as opening up a pack and just enjoying the artwork. Other days it's coming into possession of some cards I remember from my childhood.
The reason why I started collecting pokemon because its so fun to have shiny cards that I just want to see everyday! Wether it be displayed in a magnetic case or into my binder. The beauty and fun of searching for your favourite Pokémon in a great art is the best.
I restarted collecting after a though period of my life because it brought back a spark of joy in me, and it's one of those things that would make proud both the younger and the older version of myself
Similarly to virtually everyone else in the hobby, Pokémon cards were significant in my childhood. Recently returning to collecting Pokémon has allowed me to reconnect with my inner-child all the while practicing responsible budgeting skills as an adult. I cannot wait to build up a collection I can proudly show to my kids and family, down the road. It’s really made life more fun as of late, and I’m grateful that Pokémon is still going strong!
I love collecting different artworks it feels like I'm collecting pieces of art that are attainable and aren't overwhelming me in storage space or monetarily
I returned to the hobby after my best friend got diagnosed with cancer,i would open up packs with him everyday and cherish those little and big moments together.Earlier this year ,he left this world for a better place.Everytime i open packs,it reminds me of those happy moments,its brought the nostalgia but also sadness.i hope one day i can meet him again and open more packs with him.I love ur channel bro,i hope to win and keep it up,you will succeed.
I love collecting pokemon as i'm super nostalgic towards the TCG. However in my adulthood, it has also given me a space where I can detach from reality a little and enjoy the small, quiet moments from pulling a personal chase card from a pack, or even just skimming through my binder with a sense of pride. Keep up the great content mate! Love from Australia
Honestly I love it because when I was a kid we didn’t really have the money to get the cards as much I would have liked😅 while watching all my friends have literal storage tubs full that they all probably sold for nothing or donated ,which is nice. I had a small collection but eventually ended up losing that along many moves growing up. Looking back I realize how amazing it was to be able to rip packs when I could and the joy I would recieve from that not even knowing about value etc. we were just taught to keep them safe and maybe one day they would be worth something. Now obviously it’s the biggest TCG out now. I’m 26 now and it’s improved my life by giving me an additional hobby that I genuinely just enjoy from a collecting standpoint. Trying to show restraint and not dive too deep as you’ve mentioned in previous vids. With collecting other sets but it’s given me a total sense of nostalgia and makes me feel like a kid again. Love your vids man, keep it up.
I have been collecting since my childhood on and off and it helped me escape reality when I was a child. Now I just seem happy about the memories my still growing collection gives me 😊
I still have my pokemon cards from base set, fossil, jungle. They are all well played, I remember taking them in my pocket, still remember the joy of playing and I still think they are all beautiful! Now I collect a few boosters and love the new full illustrations!
I like collecting in large part from the nostalgia but it’s also great to look at some amazing art. A benefit has been the value increase on sealed items that I’ll probably sell later on for whatever else is going on in life.
I love collecting Pokémon because it brings out my sense of adventure and nostalgia. It’s not just about catching them all it’s about the excitement of the hunt and the satisfaction of building a unique collection. This hobby has sharpened my strategic thinking and brought me closer to a community of fellow fans who share the same passion. It’s made my life more fun, connected, and filled with small, meaningful victories.
Watching pokemon since i was 5 years old. Due to the recent Pokemon 151 set, It brings back so many memories opening packs infront of my local card shop. How things are in the world, its nice to have a stepback and collecting nostalgia with pokemon cards.
I am very new to the hobby and I am building a binder only from my hits ! I buy PSA cards but all the cards in binder are my hits. I love the excitement
I’ve loved collecting the cards with my brother when I was young and playing the game with my dad. Now I hope to play and collect with my kids when they grow up :) It improves my life because it’s something fun I get to do with my family.
ive been opening pokemon cards since i was 10 years old and have only recently gotten back into the hobby, opening cards now feels just like when i was a kid and now i understand how to take care of the cards properly and can display them it feels like a reward for my 10 year old self.
I got back into pokemon a few months ago during s&v era since I loved ex's as a kid and the new ones are pretty cool I love how I can not only collect but also invest in my hobby
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I have been in the hobby for 15 years now, grew up with Pokemon cards. Like a lot of us, I recently came back to the hobby and started collecting again. As a Marine Corps veteran, collecting has given me a good outlet to help me steer clear of previous things I used to struggle with. Gives me something to engage in and spend time on, and a feeling of satisfaction that is gotten in a healthy way. Enjoying your channel, keep up the good work.
I just came back to collecting pokemon cards two months ago after talking to my younger nephews and seeing how much they loved it. It reminded me of me on the playground back in Gen 1 days. It’s given me a new connection to them.
I’ve been collecting since base set. I recently got back into collecting and started cataloguing my entire collection. Going through all the cards brought back such vivid memories of brining my cards to school and sharing them with my brother and friends. The artwork bring such a simple joy and the online community is better than I could’ve imagined. Love your content!
As a young kid i started collecting pokemon cards. I lost my dad when i wasn’t even a year old. Pokemon card brought me joy. Opening them and trading them all the time with my neighbour was so much fun. Now i am at an age where i have more money for myself and have been back in the hobby for a bit and i enjoy it so much. Just this week i got my first graded cards and now i want to start collecting sealed boxes. Your channel is helping me getting a lot off info i never knew off. Thank you!
I just started getting into the hobby aftee seeing the baeutiful greninja twilight masquerade card and then started trading and so on from then. For me this is one of the best forms of comfort from all the busy days at school where i can just crack a booster box at home or admire my hits and reminisce those special moments
I love collecting cards because it brings out the little kid in me and I still find enjoyment even after all these years. My dad and I used to open them when I was a kid all the way in the black and white era and we still text each other and show off our pulls through text now that I live a few states over for school.
Love the high end edits, cuts and camera angles. The sounds line up. great work for the Pokemon community to enjoy. Cheers
Pokemon improved my life in a lot of ways. I was a raging heroin and fentanyl addict since I was 13 pretty much. I sold my childhood collection off in 2018 for $80 (mint base charizard, among so many other banger cards) so I could get a fix. Was a huge regret. I’m 16 months sober now and life’s never been better. I decided to start collecting again I’ve been having a blast doing it, and working towards building that collection back, and being able to have the $ to do it since I’m not on drugs anymore. Pokemon gives me something else to focus on and take up the thoughts that were once consumed with nothing but finding more dope. I’ve never been happier than I am now, and also started an eBay page to make a lil side hustle and hopefully bloom it into a business one day!!! Love your videos, they teach me a lot!!
My brother and I used to collect during the heart gold soul silver/black and white period when we were younger. We both got back into the hobby around the time obsidian flames came out and it has been a great way to connect over something we both truly enjoy! I just turned 30 and had my first daughter a month ago and I still find it’s important to partake in things that bring you joy and that you can share with others. We’ve even got a friend of ours hooked and it’s fun going to card shops together!! 🥳
I started collecting again because 151 got me right in the nostalgia. I fell in love with the artwork of the IR’s and SIR’s and I’ve been making master sets ever since! I find it relaxing to organize the cards and chat with people about them!
Pokémon is more than just a game for me; it’s a link to some of my most cherished memories, like sneaking my DS under the pillow to play late at night before my mom would check on me. Every time I play now, it takes me back to those simpler days when she was still here. Though she’s no longer with me, playing Pokémon keeps her memory close, reminding me of the warmth and love she showed even in the smallest moments. It’s been a constant source of happiness and connection through all of life’s ups and downs.
I love collecting pokemon cards because of the beautiful artworks and the satisfaction it brings when pulling a chase card. Pokemon has been a stress relief for me during stressful times and I appreciate that a lot
I returned to the hobby during Covid, completing some old sets I had stored away. Now, the nostalgia of the cards I collected as a kid, and the progression of the art work of modern cards, has kept me wanting more
Im super excited for Stellar Crown in a couple weeks. I started collecting pokemon with my son last year because i couldn't stand seeing him show me bent cards he traded for. I just wanted to show him how to care for the cards and collect them in binders. Now we're collecting sets together. It's a joy to share the hobby with him.
That's awesome. Thanks for entering and what an awesome story.
I love collecting Pokemon because of the nostalgia I get from when I played the games, the beautiful artwork makes me happy, especially seeing Pokemon I used in the past! It improved my life by giving me something to talk about with other people and it makes me feel excited about new sets that come out.
My brother, dad, and I recently got into the Pokémon card hobby, and it brings me so much joy filming videos and chasing cards with my family, and I can't wait to see where my collection and our channel goes. love your videos.
I loved playing TCGs as a child but never had the money or know-how to get a collection started. I just started my Pokemon collecting journey a couple months ago and it's become something I always look forward to interacting with, whether it's opening packs, talking about the hobby with friends, or just looking through all my shiny cardboard! Thanks for the uplifting content!
I started getting into collecting to have something to look forward to when times feel monotonous or boring. I began small, but once I got comfortable, I now buy a booster box for the month. The set changes every month depending on what I want. But at the end of every day, I open 1 pack out of the box. It gives me just a taste of that seratonin boost at the end of the day and gives me something to look forward to everyday. Also, only spending $100 every month has definitely helped with not going too crazy on the financial side as well. Love your stuff brother!
I've been collecting cards since around the end of the sun and moon era and its just so fun because of the absolutely stunning artworks!
I love collecting cards because of the artwork. It’s fun to see all the art of the cards I collected. It’s like a museum. It improved my life by having a fun hobby if I am bored.
I have been in and out of the hobby since I was a young kid on release all the fond memories of going to the store and picking out packs with my grandpa. Fast forward, 20 years and here I am doing the same thing with my son. Recently recently just purchased a house so collecting has been pretty tough balancing everything. We appreciate you.
I started collecting not so long ago and its always brings me joy to open up some packs. Thanks to collecting, i have a new hobby that keeps me busy and brings me joy and I have gotten to know new people and friends
Nostalgia is a big driver for me. I love looking at the beautiful artworks and remember times from when I was a kid.
Collecting Pokémon has vastly improved my life! I was struggling with depression and trying to find a purpose in my life because it felt empty and now I feel that I’ve found something that brings me great joy and peace.
Not only do I love collecting Pokemon cards, but I love observing them as of they're artworks in a museum. It's like you said in the video- there are some things that can be easily overlooked in a photo online, but can grab your attention once you see it in person.
I like to keep things in mind that I've learned from art like postive and negative spacing, color theory, perspective, and composition while observing cards. Being able to fill in those check boxes and describe why I like a card so much makes me happy since it shows both knowledge and enjoyment from it. It was life changing to know that using the same mindset can open the door to growth in current hobbies or open a door to another.
I'm a teacher and playing pokemon helps me connect and interact with the kids. They always have a lot of questions and love talking about Pokemon.
Started collecting about two months ago again. It has been a very reminiscent part of my childhood…now it’s another way to bond with my kids whilst enjoying the Pokémon artwork. Congrats on your channel growth!
Hey, thanks for another video. I came across one of your videos by accident and was reminded of this hobby. When I was in primary school I remember collecting MTG and Pokemon cards and thanks to you I remembered how much fun it was.
Since then, a lot has changed in my life and I honestly didn't even have time for a hobby (marriage, building a house, mortgage), but I recently bought myself some boosters and immediately remembered how much fun it is.
It allows me to ‘escape’ with my thoughts from everyday problems.
Thanks again for the video and until the next one, you are doing a good job :)
That's awesome to hear. It really is enjoyable. I appreciate you tuning in and thanks for entering.
Love how fast your channel is growing! I love collecting pokemon because it is something I can share with my nephews in their joy! It definitely has a positive impact on my relationship with them and my family to see something they are so excited about that we were equally excited about as kids!
I enjoy collecting mainly for the simple fact that it is nostalgic. I used to collect as a kid and stopped for many years. So I’m having an absolute blast catching up on older sets I missed and checking out the new upcoming ones. The artwork is beautiful and just like when I was a kid, gotta love the shiny ones! The best thing about it though is that it has actually brought me closer to some family members who I honestly didn’t think I had much in common with. It’s then reignited some dormant friendships! I thought it would be a solo hobby, but to my pleasant surprise it’s totally a bonding experience.
I started collecting cards last year, fulfilling a passion I couldn’t pursue as a kid in Venezuela due to limited resources and access. Back then, I didn’t have the money to buy cards, nor were there many stores to find them. Now, studying and working abroad, I’ve embraced this hobby as a way to reconnect with my inner child, and it brings me so much joy.
I have been completely immersed in the world of Pokemon TCG for 1 year now and relive my youth! Thanks for your informative videos! Kind regards from the Netherlands.
My parents didn't have the means to buy me much pokemon tcg packs or products when I was young. Now that I have grown up with a career, I make sure to relive the experiences of opening packs and share it with my son. It warms my heart to see his eyes light up when he gets a chase card from opening packs and his smile just melts me. I love watching your content and can feel your love for the hobby through the screen. Keep it up!
Nostalgia is a big driver for me. It also provides a great bonding avenue with my kids. Also, we cannot ignore the excitement of pulling a shiny rectangular piece of cardboard!
I collected Pokemon as a kid in both games and tcg.
And now coming back to it is helping me in getting closer to my sister since she has started collecting tcg cards 5 years prior to me and we are having fun doing it together.
Another great video man! I love collecting Pokémon as I've grown up alongside the franchise and every Pokémon, card, and set is essentially a window into a different era. Nostalgia, community and great artwork all comes together to make this the great hobby that it is! Keep up the great work!
Back to collecting after a decade or two, the art on the modern cards are just amazing. A step up to the base sets definitely. It improves my life as I take the nice pulls from new sets as small wins - something we all need every now and then.
I recently came back to Pokémon TCG. Realizing how many card I neglected or gave away is crushing. The favorites that I kept are so damaged, but they are MINE! Now I'm trying to start again from a point of more respect and intent. Your videos have taught me a lot about what to look for and how to think about what I want to make me feel fulfilled in the process. My favorite Pokémon is Jolteon. One day I will have full PSA 10s of him.
Just got back into this since collecting as a kid on 1998!!! Our four kids are all joining in collecting different things too. But our five year old loves the Japanese cards and artwork.. love the content thanks and keep it up
I collected as a kid more than more than 20 years ago, so collecting it lets me recapture my youth as well as share it with my wife and kids!
I love collecting pokemon because of the community, it’s so fun meeting people at card shows and stuff. It has improved my life by providing me a hobby that i can enjoy with friends
I recently got back to collecting in July and it has really made me deeply reminisce of my first pack during Gen 1. It really is a euphoric feeling coming back to the hobby. Thank you for your videos too, a lot helpful tips for pkmn collecting!!!
I've been collecting ever since I was a kid and I'm 33 now. Fell off during my teen years and lost a lot of my old cards. Slowly starting to collect and add more to my collection now that I have kids and they are always excited to see more Pokemon cards and they are loving collecting as well. Keep up with all of the content!
I got back into Pokémon during the pandemic...as well as Lego. As a social person, I had a hard time being stuck at home for soooo long. Pokémon helped me get through these hard times and once we started being able to hang out with people again, I shared my admiration with some friends and we were able to grow our friendship around card collecting.
Collecting pokemon really does make me feel connected to other people! I find it hard to do small talk but when it comes to pokemon and collecting, it really just comes naturally.
The pokemon community is the best 😊
Collecting pokemon cards gives me a fun hobby and helps me connect with the local community of pokemon tcg players and collectors. I've been collecting cards since I was a kid and it's exciting to curate a collection and bring back those memories whenever I open a pack. There's a great community too! I went to a local card show last weekend and got to talk to a lot of vendors about how they got started and I was even able to pick up a few chase cards.
Slowly getting into this hobby since a month. I found some of my old pokemon cards and it has reignited the flame to collect pokemon cards. It's been a joy to get to know the amazing new artworks that are out there and to open some packs along with my partner! :)
Collecting Pokémon has vastly improved my life! I was struggling with depression and substance abuse, and trying to find purpose in my life because it felt empty, but after starting my own LLC for Pokémon tcg and eventually other tcgs I feel like I’ve found a new purpose and something that brings me joy. I feel like I’ve found a community of people I could see myself becoming friends with and eventually when I have children of my own, I’ll have something that we can connect and bond over. Life is pretty amazing now.
I just started collecting Pokemon cards because of 151 and I am also using it as a chance to share the magic of packs opening with my 7yo daughter. It just makes me happy to see how she beams when opening a pack and I was also able to connect, share and trade cards with her friends when they came over recently. Sharing and giving is indeed better than receiving!
I’ve only started collecting again for the past 2 years. I just love feeling like I’m 7 years old playing with my friends on the street trying to show off my cards. I miss those good old days and the hobby allows me to feel that way.
I started collecting Pokémon cards recently after coming across the stunning 151 set, which really captivated me with its spectacular artwork. It brought back a flood of memories from my childhood, when I first began playing Pokémon games in my gameboy and ds. The nostalgia hit hard, and I realized that collecting these cards was more than just a hobby-it was a way to reconnect with those simpler times.
As I began building my collection, I noticed how it improved my life in unexpected ways. It became a form of stress relief, a creative outlet, and even a way to bond with others who share the same passion. Each card I add to my collection feels like reclaiming a piece of my childhood, reminding me of the excitement and wonder I felt back then. It’s been a rewarding experience that combines my love for Pokémon with the thrill of discovering new and rare cards.
Ive recently started collecting alongside my two boys aged 11 and 7 and its sparked a new level of connection between us ❤ we are particularly living collecting lots of illustration rares and we are excited to open Stella Miracle xxx
I opened base packs as a kid! Back into the hobby 20 years after giving my collection away. Snagged base, fossil, and jungle master sets recently and it re-ignited my interest in the modern stuff. The art is awesome!
I started getting back into Pokémon after I found all my cards sitting in a box in the closet 6 months ago and decided to try to make the most out of them. Though I did buy some etbs on occasion throughout the Sword and Shield era and also some cards from late xy and early sun and moon, but I hadn't realized the full potential that Pokémon cards have. For the past 6 months, I've been going to Pokémon trading at a local comic book store every Saturday, as well as hunting tcgplayer for good deals on booster packs when new sets come out. Though I may have traded away some cards with now astronomical value, your channel has really helped me understand the market trends in the tcg. I love collecting Pokémon for the amazing community and friends it has brough me, and it's improved my life by getting me to enjoy what I once thought were just pieces of paper to pieces of art that connect to an amazing storyline (In the anime).
Always loved collecting Pokémon ever since I was a kid. Recently got back into it and it really got me appreciating the small things in life. At the end of the day it's just cardboard but some of these modern artworks are just a joy to look at.
I love collecting for the child hood nostalgia mixed with being able to introduce my daughter to the hobby and watching her excitement getting cards. Makes even the common pulls enjoyable. It's improved my life with filling in the gaps with shared custody. Made the blank spots when my daughter visits her mom more enjoyable and I get excited to show her what I collected when she gets back home
Just recently got back into collecting and I love it because its given me something to enjoy and spend my time on. Ive never really had any hobbies outside of hanging out with my friends and now that we are older its harder to get together and collecting has helped me fill out my free time.
I love collecting Pokemon cards because I love the artwork. I get excited when I pull a card with art that I really like, even if it’s just a reverse holofoil of a common card. Pokemon collecting has made my life better by comforting me whenever I get stressed from the struggles of daily life.
Collecting Pokemon brings back feelings I haven't felt since childhood. And now that I can do it for fun and for financial gain adds a whole other level! It has improved my life by bringing some passion into my every day which was missing for what seems like forever..
Pokemon has improved my life as it gave a common hobby to share with my young son. We also try to complete master sets. I live the fact we could keep adding cards to our unfinished sets for years down the road. We will always have something we are chasing together. Makes our solid bond thatch more solid
I've been stuck at gone injured from work for most of the year. Got back into collecting after coming across random shorts for the pokemon cards, and it reignited my childhood passion for pokemon!
I love collecting because I get to share childhood hobbies with my partner and opening packs has been a bonding experience for us! I also use sorting and organizing all our cards to help manage my OCD and ADHD by redirecting my natural impulses towards something productive and fun so it's actually been a huge help
Pokemon is the way I remember my parents. I remember them introducing me to the world, monsters, and people and I absolutely fell in love with it. Now that they're gone, this is the way I feel the same love I shared when I was a little kid.
I also owe a lot of my love for collecting to you, Phillip. I never knew that people collected Pokemon cards/products as investments until I came across your channel one fateful night. You introduced me to an entire hobby and community that I absolutely adore. I spend a lot of my waking moments thinking about this because of you. So, from the bottom of my heart, thank you!
That's awesome thanks for entering! So cool to hear, its great to hear the positive impact collecting has had on you, and I appreciate the kind words, I'm humbled!
My wife would always buy me the newest booster box for my birthday every year. I wasn’t super into collecting but the feeling of ripping some packs with someone important to you got me into collecting.
I love how you share positivity, keep it up mate. We need more people like you in this world 🩵
I started collecting Pokemon cards again since 2 months after 22 years :) I love the artworks and the memories that come with it reminds of my childhood. Such blessful days 🍀
Started collecting this year and was amazed by all the new artworks!! Really brings back my childhood memories and wanna keep doing this forever if my wallet allows it!
Glad to see the channel growth. Seems like every time I watch a new video the subscribers have increased by a couple hundred!
Appreciate that Aaron and thanks for the support! Definitely been an amazing journey
Anytime! Love the channel. It has actually inspired me to start a channel to go along with my eBay card store. I just started selling with a few different singles I have had and now I am working on something for giveaways with the channel as well. I am going to try and get that started up within the next few weeks!
Loved Pokémon as a kid, got back into it primarily during the evolving skies time frame and a couple boxes when evolutions released. The nostalgia brought me back and the great new artworks kept me in. It’s a fun hobby to pass time and try to build a large collection that I can display for a long time
As a child I always wanted to collect Pokémon cards but it was not in the parents budget, My 7 year old Son and I literally started to collect this week and we are so excited to start this journey together. I feel that same excitement as a 7 year old in 2000. I have been looking through so many of your videos on tips and which ETB's I should look at buying, We unfortunately missed the Scarlet & Violet 151 stock which is what I was hoping to get back into but I did manage to find an Ultra Premium Collection which we super excited to open when it arrives later this week!! Great content and look forward to the journey ahead with my son.
Recently got back into the hobby but have included my partner in collecting, can honestly say pulling packs with her is the highlight of my week. It's quickly become something we both really love doing together :)
Thanks for yet another great video!
When I was 10 years old I started to collect Pokémon. Not just the cards, also Pokémon on the gameboy advance. Those where the days! After a couple of years I reconnected with Pokémon, but only through the games. In 2020 I started to pick up the hobby again, and been addicted ever since.
It's not just a hobby, I grew up with Pokémon and its just a part of my life and it probably will be forever. 😊
I've been a fan of Pokemon for what has basically been my while life, but only got into TCG collecting this year. I love all of the video games, have had a plethora of art over the years on my walls, but there is something so special about the nostalgia of ripping open packs and looking after cards far more than I did 20+ years ago ☺️
Base, fossil, and jungle was my nostalgic era back then but when sword and shield art came out, i fell in love with Pokemon again. Pokemon has gotten me hooked. Great job on the content. Keep’r coming
I love collecting pokemon cards because it allows me to forget about daily problems I’m challenging rn, I’ve been collecting them since I was a child so I have to say that they definately had an impact on my personality during my whole life. Amazing video bro!
I’m passionate about Pokemon collecting because of the nostalgia and sense of freedom I receive. It allows me to be true to myself and the art work is just phenomenal. I have met many great people in my Pokemon collecting journey and I look forward to the new adventures it brings to my life!
Started collecting again at the launch of celebrations, completely oblivious to how the hobby had boomed. Years later and many dollars spent and I'm still enjoying every bit of it!
I’m a new card collector. I used to only play the games. I’ve played through all the games, so I love Pokemon. Collecting the cards has been fun. I love the art and the thrill of pulling special cards.
I love collecting Pokémon for the amazing art, it’s improved my life as I can connect with new people and find more friends through the hobby
Loved collecting since a kid brought a base set charmander to show and tell in 2nd grade. My Grandmom bought me red version and some cards later that week. Have so many fond memories battling classmates, cousins, and neighborhood kids.
I started collecting Pokemon cards because I adored the different art-styles and particularly the Illustration and Special Illustration Rares. By collecting Pokemon cards, I've kinda learnt how to efficiently invest.
I love collecting Pokémon because the feeling of pulling the card you want is unmatched, it also gives me a reason to get out of the house to go searching for product!
I wouldn't say collecting has changed my life, but its always something fun that I can put as much or as little effort into as I want. Some days it's as simple as opening up a pack and just enjoying the artwork. Other days it's coming into possession of some cards I remember from my childhood.
The reason why I started collecting pokemon because its so fun to have shiny cards that I just want to see everyday! Wether it be displayed in a magnetic case or into my binder. The beauty and fun of searching for your favourite Pokémon in a great art is the best.
I love collecting and playing the Pokémon TCG and it has improved my life by giving me something to look forward to.
I restarted collecting after a though period of my life because it brought back a spark of joy in me, and it's one of those things that would make proud both the younger and the older version of myself
Similarly to virtually everyone else in the hobby, Pokémon cards were significant in my childhood. Recently returning to collecting Pokémon has allowed me to reconnect with my inner-child all the while practicing responsible budgeting skills as an adult. I cannot wait to build up a collection I can proudly show to my kids and family, down the road. It’s really made life more fun as of late, and I’m grateful that Pokémon is still going strong!
I love collecting different artworks it feels like I'm collecting pieces of art that are attainable and aren't overwhelming me in storage space or monetarily
Amazing isn’t it!
I returned to the hobby after my best friend got diagnosed with cancer,i would open up packs with him everyday and cherish those little and big moments together.Earlier this year ,he left this world for a better place.Everytime i open packs,it reminds me of those happy moments,its brought the nostalgia but also sadness.i hope one day i can meet him again and open more packs with him.I love ur channel bro,i hope to win and keep it up,you will succeed.
I love collecting pokemon as i'm super nostalgic towards the TCG. However in my adulthood, it has also given me a space where I can detach from reality a little and enjoy the small, quiet moments from pulling a personal chase card from a pack, or even just skimming through my binder with a sense of pride. Keep up the great content mate! Love from Australia
Honestly I love it because when I was a kid we didn’t really have the money to get the cards as much I would have liked😅 while watching all my friends have literal storage tubs full that they all probably sold for nothing or donated ,which is nice. I had a small collection but eventually ended up losing that along many moves growing up. Looking back I realize how amazing it was to be able to rip packs when I could and the joy I would recieve from that not even knowing about value etc. we were just taught to keep them safe and maybe one day they would be worth something. Now obviously it’s the biggest TCG out now. I’m 26 now and it’s improved my life by giving me an additional hobby that I genuinely just enjoy from a collecting standpoint. Trying to show restraint and not dive too deep as you’ve mentioned in previous vids. With collecting other sets but it’s given me a total sense of nostalgia and makes me feel like a kid again. Love your vids man, keep it up.
I have been collecting since my childhood on and off and it helped me escape reality when I was a child. Now I just seem happy about the memories my still growing collection gives me 😊
I still have my pokemon cards from base set, fossil, jungle. They are all well played, I remember taking them in my pocket, still remember the joy of playing and I still think they are all beautiful! Now I collect a few boosters and love the new full illustrations!
I like collecting in large part from the nostalgia but it’s also great to look at some amazing art. A benefit has been the value increase on sealed items that I’ll probably sell later on for whatever else is going on in life.
I love collecting Pokémon because it brings out my sense of adventure and nostalgia. It’s not just about catching them all it’s about the excitement of the hunt and the satisfaction of building a unique collection. This hobby has sharpened my strategic thinking and brought me closer to a community of fellow fans who share the same passion. It’s made my life more fun, connected, and filled with small, meaningful victories.
Watching pokemon since i was 5 years old. Due to the recent Pokemon 151 set, It brings back so many memories opening packs infront of my local card shop. How things are in the world, its nice to have a stepback and collecting nostalgia with pokemon cards.
I am very new to the hobby and I am building a binder only from my hits ! I buy PSA cards but all the cards in binder are my hits. I love the excitement
You’ve been great. Love your content and the perspective you give on the hobby
I’ve loved collecting the cards with my brother when I was young and playing the game with my dad. Now I hope to play and collect with my kids when they grow up :)
It improves my life because it’s something fun I get to do with my family.
ive been opening pokemon cards since i was 10 years old and have only recently gotten back into the hobby, opening cards now feels just like when i was a kid and now i understand how to take care of the cards properly and can display them it feels like a reward for my 10 year old self.
I got back into pokemon a few months ago during s&v era since I loved ex's as a kid and the new ones are pretty cool I love how I can not only collect but also invest in my hobby