The STRESS-FREE Way To Sort Pokemon Cards

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  • @deeppocketmonster
    @deeppocketmonster 11 місяців тому +50

    Great video! Definitely needed for a lot of people, myself included 😅

    • @professorburch
      @professorburch  11 місяців тому +10

      Pat, that means the world coming from you. I learned about lighting and how to film b-roll from your website and podcasts. I'm stoked that I could give back to you and others in the hobby.

    • @KaosKeke
      @KaosKeke 7 місяців тому +1

      Hi pat!

    • @PotterEdits-u5t
      @PotterEdits-u5t 6 місяців тому +1

      Hi pat

    • @V4VLOG60
      @V4VLOG60 4 місяці тому

      Hi Patrick

  • @ladsndadsgaming4605
    @ladsndadsgaming4605 11 місяців тому +25

    The foam pad is a game changer 😂

    • @professorburch
      @professorburch  11 місяців тому +3

      For sure is! I used to get so frustrated when loading cards into storage boxes, and they would fall over like a stack of dominoes lol makes it way more manageable using the pads.

  • @finalhearts676
    @finalhearts676 11 місяців тому +22

    I found the most stress free way. I sold all my cards for a ton of money 😎👍

  • @jkromes20
    @jkromes20 23 дні тому +3

    While there wasnt anything revolutionary in this video, it was really well shot, edited, and overall presented. A+

  • @Raymango24
    @Raymango24 6 днів тому +1

    I really enjoy the semi slower and chill form of media you made here. Really easy to put on and listen to or watch without all the shouting and nonsense in most content. subbed

  • @vinokai
    @vinokai 15 днів тому +1

    Glad to see the cards falling over isn’t just a me problem. Using foam pads to prevent them from falling over is a simple yet effective method. I don’t have a whole lot of bulk, but I’ve using magnets that stick to the boxes walls to hold the cards in place.

  • @ghxstive
    @ghxstive 2 дні тому

    Just got back into collecting. this video really helps clean up the mess of sorting ideas going on in my head. This is exactly what I needed.

  • @theshire5239
    @theshire5239 10 місяців тому +2

    Definitely one the most helpful videos I come across in the Pokémon realm. Please do more these type of tutorial videos and I am sure all collectors appreciate it. Much better than the speculative analysis videos every PokeTuber is doing. Keep up the great work!

    • @professorburch
      @professorburch  9 місяців тому

      Truly appreciate the kind words 🙏 I'm glad you found value in it and I plan to do more videos Iike this in the future. Thank you!

  • @MitchellCartwright
    @MitchellCartwright 11 місяців тому +17

    I don’t usually comment on videos but this is a solid upload from a small account! Keep up the good work

    • @professorburch
      @professorburch  11 місяців тому +1

      That means a lot! I spent a good bit of time editing this one, so I really appreciate the kind words and you taking the time to comment on it. Thank you!

  • @Mr.Walrus.
    @Mr.Walrus. 11 місяців тому +5

    Coming back after a hiatus and dropping a Gem of a video! Great stuff Burch

    • @professorburch
      @professorburch  11 місяців тому

      Ayye, thanks Walrus! Yeah, I put little extra effort into this one. Appreciate you, bro.

  • @james22499
    @james22499 11 місяців тому +1

    i love this channel. when i saw he only had 758 subs i was in shock. keep up the good work my man

    • @professorburch
      @professorburch  11 місяців тому

      That comment made my day. Thank you so much for the kind words, and thanks for watching!

    • @james22499
      @james22499 11 місяців тому

      @professorburch no problem bro ❤️

  • @Speedy_Rowlet
    @Speedy_Rowlet 6 місяців тому +1

    I was looking for videos like this, and this was the only one I could find! This helped a lot.

    • @professorburch
      @professorburch  6 місяців тому +1

      I'm really happy to hear that! Glad it helped. This is the kind of content I was looking for when I got back into collecting & playing

  • @brianp6859
    @brianp6859 11 місяців тому +1

    This is pretty much my system minus the fancy black divider thing. Great video!

  • @abrasive2243
    @abrasive2243 11 місяців тому +1

    Love the old school typewriter style labels! I might steal that 😅

    • @professorburch
      @professorburch  11 місяців тому +2

      I really like the looks of them too. The only downside is that those old school labels take a bit more time to make because it's mechanical label maker and you have to dial in each letter versus typing it out on the digital label makers. But they look so much cooler. lol it's a vintage dymo label maker if you're interested in getting one.

  • @mrmjfly
    @mrmjfly 11 місяців тому +4

    super helpful video! I’ve started collecting digimon cards and have been trying to figure out how to sort all of them since they quickly outgrew my boxes 😅

    • @professorburch
      @professorburch  11 місяців тому

      That's awesome! I'm glad this was helpful for ya! Regardless of trading card you collect, this system will help you stay organized. Hope this can help you tackle your bulk!

  • @DullCards
    @DullCards 11 місяців тому +2

    Amazing video, can’t believe I haven’t found your channel sooner!

    • @professorburch
      @professorburch  11 місяців тому +1

      Welcome, PokeBrit! Thank you for the kind words. It took quite some time to edit this one to explain my process. So Im happy you found it helpful!

  • @lostvacuum
    @lostvacuum 11 місяців тому +1

    Solid video! I love to hear other people’s strategies for organizing

    • @professorburch
      @professorburch  11 місяців тому +1

      Thank you! I love seeing others' strategies as well, and I had a feeling people would find this information helpful.

  • @XingCollectables
    @XingCollectables 9 місяців тому +1

    Great video and methods! Another great tip would be to sort by color when opening any packs especially if you're like me who opens multiple booster boxes per release in one day. That way you already have them sorted and can build a binder quickly and store the dupes. Another tip would be to have a separate box for trainer cards from every set as they tend to be the most resalable cards so having them sorted and all in one place would make less of a hassle.

    • @professorburch
      @professorburch  8 місяців тому

      Very good points for sure. I really like the ideas of sorting by color, too. For sure would make set building much easier. I do need to refine my trainer sorting as well. That may be something I make content on in the future. As of right now, I build play set binders of all the important and playable cards that are used in most meta decks, and that's been helpful for sure. Thanks for watching and sharing your approaches to sorting. Appreciate it 😁

  • @Eiriki
    @Eiriki 3 місяці тому

    This video gave me motivation to sort my cards, thank you😄
    Great video

  • @collectordrew
    @collectordrew 11 місяців тому +1

    thank you for this, i've been meaning to sort my bulk but i always push it off. gonna start now lol

    • @professorburch
      @professorburch  11 місяців тому +1

      Good luck, Drew! I hope this helps make it easier for you. It feels great once you finally get stuff organized and get it all squared away.

  • @ganjjabarsmedium2347
    @ganjjabarsmedium2347 11 місяців тому +1

    Great advice!

  • @MerryMichaelmas
    @MerryMichaelmas 11 місяців тому +8

    I feel like I should just start gifting my bulk to my cousin's kids, the local game store, thrift store, etc.

    • @professorburch
      @professorburch  10 місяців тому +1

      Not a bad idea at all. Plenty of kids and less fortunate people who would truly appreciate it

  • @PayDro007
    @PayDro007 4 місяці тому +4

    It bothers me the binder wasnt done by number - To each his own tho 🙂

  • @johnbranham3159
    @johnbranham3159 11 місяців тому +1

    Hey prof.burch! I just got started on my pokemon cards slot into the monster card box.

    • @professorburch
      @professorburch  11 місяців тому

      Awesome! It's gonna feel great once you get everything organized. Happy sorting, John!

    • @johnbranham3159
      @johnbranham3159 11 місяців тому

      @@professorburch thanks by the way how are ya doing today?

    • @professorburch
      @professorburch  11 місяців тому

      @johnbranham3159 I'm having a good day. I'm just relaxing watching movies going through cards and staying warm inside during this snowstorm. Hope you have a great day also, buddy. Thanks for stopping in and saying hello 👋

    • @johnbranham3159
      @johnbranham3159 11 місяців тому

      @@professorburch hey your welcome man i will let you know when I get done with my monster card box fill with sloted pokemon cards.

    • @johnbranham3159
      @johnbranham3159 11 місяців тому

      @@professorburch sure man i will let you know when am done with my pokemon cards sloted in monster card box.

  • @JonyLLama69
    @JonyLLama69 5 місяців тому

    Truly useful 🎉 posted to our groups thanks

  • @ajwellsshares
    @ajwellsshares 13 днів тому

    This is so satisfying

  • @mephisto--
    @mephisto-- 2 місяці тому

    Great video, thank you a lot.

  • @idoL.Handz.Collect
    @idoL.Handz.Collect 21 день тому +1

    Just curious on why you wouldn't organize by set number.

  • @PokemonManiacs
    @PokemonManiacs 11 місяців тому +2

    Awesome video! I just started collecting back again 2 weeks ago, and yes it can get crazy really quick. are u gonna be in the vancouver regionals?

    • @professorburch
      @professorburch  11 місяців тому +1

      I won't be attending regionals, but I plan on doing prerelease events and local tournaments.

    • @PokemonManiacs
      @PokemonManiacs 11 місяців тому

      @@professorburch Local tournaments? where u at?

    • @professorburch
      @professorburch  11 місяців тому +1

      @PokemonManiacs I'm in the northeastern Ohio area. Very close to Full Grip games. My goal is to get into a Gym Leader challenge tournament this year and just do a few tournaments around the Ohio and Pennsylvania local leagues.

    • @PokemonManiacs
      @PokemonManiacs 11 місяців тому

      @@professorburch That sounds awesome! are you just planning to do local tournaments with cards or also the online TCG live?

  • @ItsFinigan
    @ItsFinigan 3 місяці тому

    Love it, thanks!

  • @chriswhoop
    @chriswhoop 4 місяці тому

    Great video to fall asleep on after work

  • @damienmckinney564
    @damienmckinney564 6 місяців тому

    Thanks this was helpful.

  • @WeeCj
    @WeeCj 11 місяців тому +1

    You make good content keep it up

  • @JohnBranham-pj7gq
    @JohnBranham-pj7gq 9 місяців тому +1

    Hey question:i saw someone made spine labels for Pokemon sets and can you please do a video about that?

  • @JohnBranham-pj7gq
    @JohnBranham-pj7gq 3 місяці тому

    Hey there i order binder spines for my pokemon cards sets am gonna to put the bider spines in binders that way I know what card set it is.

  • @KetchumAllCollectibles
    @KetchumAllCollectibles 10 місяців тому +1

    Mans popping offff nice video. Bullish on label makers

    • @professorburch
      @professorburch  10 місяців тому +1

      🙏 they are amazing for those of us who are challenged with unlegible handwriting 🎣

  • @rubberbanana9768
    @rubberbanana9768 3 місяці тому

    this video was really useful

  • @kalientei
    @kalientei Місяць тому

    I need to know where to get that plushie

  • @apollo6668
    @apollo6668 Місяць тому

    Hi! I’m really new to collecting, and I really want to compete the scarlet violet base set. My question is what is the difference between matte cards, the cards with shiny bits on the move list, and the ones with rainbow holographics? Which ones should I be using to complete my set? Or should I throw them all in?

  • @JohnBranham-pj7gq
    @JohnBranham-pj7gq 9 місяців тому

    Hi there i look at your video it was really helpful.

  • @JohnBranham-pj7gq
    @JohnBranham-pj7gq 9 місяців тому

    Did you used a binder pages?

    • @professorburch
      @professorburch  9 місяців тому

      Yes, but not regular binder pages. They are specially designed for these binders and come with the binder. You don't need to buy them separately.

    • @JohnBranham-pj7gq
      @JohnBranham-pj7gq 9 місяців тому

      What did you designed them with?

  • @Dreamlink91
    @Dreamlink91 День тому +1

    I just keep pokemon wirh star, full arts and other those.. all the normal cards i just throw away

  • @yawnbox
    @yawnbox 10 місяців тому +1

    how would you *ship* sorted pokemon cards? (in luggage, or fedex'd etc accross an ocean)

    • @professorburch
      @professorburch  10 місяців тому

      Depending on how much bulk it is, you could use a priority mail shipping box and layer the inside with bubble wrap and you could wrap the sorted bulk in plastic cling wrap to keep them from shifting around and then tape the box well. Check out TCG Bulk Kings on youtube. He has videos specifically on shipping bulk and other videos regarding shipping bulk. Hope that helps!

  • @MadeWisely
    @MadeWisely 5 місяців тому

    awesome video

  • @GIC2023
    @GIC2023 11 місяців тому +1

    I basically do the foam pad in my storage boxes except I use a piece of a foam pool noodle.

    • @professorburch
      @professorburch  11 місяців тому

      Those work great, too. The foam pads come in different kinds of packages as protection, but I just hold onto them for the storage boxes.

  • @JohnBranham-pj7gq
    @JohnBranham-pj7gq 9 місяців тому

    What did you designed binder pages with?

  • @johnbranham3159
    @johnbranham3159 11 місяців тому +1

    Hey prof,question:i almost compete the jungle set any suggestions what set i should compete next?

    • @professorburch
      @professorburch  11 місяців тому

      Whatever sets you like best. I like to complete sets that I enjoy the arts of or have memories tied to like Shining Legends and Cosmic Eclipse, for example. All depends on your goals and tastes in collecting.

  • @confessions721
    @confessions721 6 місяців тому

    where do you get your foam pads from? I know BCW has them, but I was wondering if there was a cheaper option. Also, what card dividers do you have in your video which you've bought in bulk?

    • @professorburch
      @professorburch  6 місяців тому

      The foam actually comes from the protective foam that came in packages from electronics I've purchased like T.V.s and other fragile things. I've heard of people use pool noodles before too. And the card dividers are linked in the description. I like to use the plastic dividers and and buy them in 200 count boxes.

    • @confessions721
      @confessions721 6 місяців тому

      @@professorburch thank you. those are great ideas on how to source the foams. Wanting to try and start selling on tcgplayer and want to keep my start up cost as low as possible.

  • @johnbranham3159
    @johnbranham3159 11 місяців тому

    Hey,question:if its alright if I used a sharpie pens?

  • @sleepysaiken3984
    @sleepysaiken3984 2 місяці тому

    Where did you get those little styrofoam blocks you put in the storage box to keep the cards from falling over?

    • @professorburch
      @professorburch  2 місяці тому +1

      @sleepysaiken3984 Hey, sorry for the delay in response! I actually got them from packaging materials that came inside fragile items. When I bought a new TV and computer monitor, those foam pads come inside to help protect them. I'm sure there is a supplier for them out there on the internet. I've heard of some people having success using pool noodles and cutting them down to similar sizes as I did with mine. Hope that helps!

    • @sleepysaiken3984
      @sleepysaiken3984 Місяць тому

      @@professorburch I ended up getting BCW pads but ill keep that in mind for a cheaper option, thank you

  • @xeosias.
    @xeosias. 5 місяців тому

    Wondering where you got the foam? I see that they are sold online but i’m wondering if i can get some for cheap and cut them down like you did. Thank you!

  • @tubbycake8751
    @tubbycake8751 11 місяців тому +1

    I sort my bulk by set # and put them in etb boxes with Dividers. What do you even do with bulk? I have no card shops around me and roughly 20k in bulk

    • @professorburch
      @professorburch  11 місяців тому +1

      You can look into setting up a TCGplayer account to sell your bulk, or you can look into gamestores that offer bulk trade-ins. Some places that come to mind are TCG Bulk, Safari Zone, or Full Grip Games. These game stores and websites offer bulk trade-ins if you don't want to deal with selling each card individually. I hope that helps!

  • @johnbranham3159
    @johnbranham3159 11 місяців тому

    Hey,how did you get that set name on that folder label?

    • @professorburch
      @professorburch  11 місяців тому

      Just with the label maker I show in the beginning of the video. They peel and stick

  • @jason-sp8nb
    @jason-sp8nb 11 місяців тому

    That's what I call organisation nice 👍

  • @birkbonsaksen7528
    @birkbonsaksen7528 Місяць тому

    how do u sort the cards effectively into ur already existing bulk storage. Like if u have a half finished set and want to sort more bulk into the same set that u already alphabetically sorted?

  • @jerrygenovese9715
    @jerrygenovese9715 22 дні тому

    Hi how do I get the books like 151 set and other to show me what I need to complete a set?😮

    • @error8877
      @error8877 18 днів тому

      They're usually found inside ETBs but you can probably buy them online, should be pretty cheap.

  • @johnbranham3159
    @johnbranham3159 11 місяців тому

    How did you you put your pokemon cards in binders anyway?

  • @WindySnowball
    @WindySnowball 5 місяців тому

    Seems like a good way of sorting but i like to just sort 1 set at a time to be honest. Sit down with some youtube or Netflix and just sort i tbh find it kinda fun😅

  • @johnbranham3159
    @johnbranham3159 11 місяців тому

    Hey,uh question:i just got my first pack of the bcw card moulder sloting tray should order more?

    • @professorburch
      @professorburch  11 місяців тому

      I only use one sorting tray. Like I mentioned in the video, it's optional. You can do all this without it. It all comes down to th table space. The bigger the table, the easier it's gonna be to sort all the Pokémon energy types.

  • @Julnlecs86
    @Julnlecs86 8 місяців тому

    Amazing video.

  • @johnbranham3159
    @johnbranham3159 11 місяців тому

    Hey,burch should I order a another bcw monster card box from amazon?

  • @velvetvampirica
    @velvetvampirica 19 днів тому

    what do i do if they don't sell these card storage boxes in my country?

  • @JohnBranham-pj7gq
    @JohnBranham-pj7gq 9 місяців тому

    Hey,dude:question:how did you get your pokemon cards sorted out and how did you designed this binder labels?

    • @professorburch
      @professorburch  9 місяців тому

      With the label maker I show here in the first half of the video lol

  • @johnbranham3159
    @johnbranham3159 11 місяців тому +1

    Hey prof burch i am putting all my pokemon cards in the vault x binders.

    • @professorburch
      @professorburch  11 місяців тому

      Let's go! I'm stoked for ya, John! It's great once they hit the binder. Now you can appreciate them in the binder or if you play the tcg, you can easily find the cards you need to build decks! Good stuff 👍

    • @johnbranham3159
      @johnbranham3159 11 місяців тому

      @@professorburch hmm...i still like to collect them.

  • @heyjoshplays
    @heyjoshplays 2 місяці тому

    But where did he get that foam?! :O

  • @Jeremiah.hopesll
    @Jeremiah.hopesll 7 місяців тому

    0:16 my room It looks like that too

  • @DarkTruth1
    @DarkTruth1 11 місяців тому +1

    What about instead of alphabetical, organize them numerically by their set number? Or is that not as good?

    • @professorburch
      @professorburch  11 місяців тому

      You can do it like that, but I eventually wana get back to selling on TCGPlayer and when you print out a pick list or invoice of the cards you sold, TCGPlayer will list them alphabetically on the invoice and this just makes it a little easier when you go to pull the cards. However, if you don't intend to use TCGPlayer, then you can do it by set number if you want, but It will be a little more time-consuming separating it numerically. I hope that helped clear things up!

  • @IneptCardCollector
    @IneptCardCollector 11 місяців тому +1

    I, too, hoard cardboard.

    • @professorburch
      @professorburch  11 місяців тому +1

      It happens to the best of us 🫡

  • @cortster12
    @cortster12 6 місяців тому

    I uss etbs to store my bulk, lol.

  • @dashthecontroller3929
    @dashthecontroller3929 11 місяців тому +2

    I separate all of my bulk by set number… am I crazy? 😂😂

    • @karyl372
      @karyl372 2 дні тому

      That’s how I do mine

  • @shamtoshi
    @shamtoshi 7 місяців тому

    Why not just give them all to me 😁

  • @vanessaboyle8924
    @vanessaboyle8924 8 місяців тому

    Is there a reason your sorting by name and not card number?

    • @professorburch
      @professorburch  8 місяців тому

      Yes, mainly for TCGPlayer/ebay to locate the cards. Once I fill out my sets in binders, all the bulk is intended to be resold to help buy new cards. On TCGPlayer, the invoice or pick lists are laid out in alphabetical order. And for eBay, it's just easier to search for the card based on the first letter of the Pokémon name for me personally. There are people who do prefer to sort by number too and if that's easier for you, then I'd encourage it for sure.

  •  11 місяців тому +1

    Thank God I dont have this problem all my bulk goes right back to a bulk buyer for free booster boxes 😏

  • @Bonebounder93
    @Bonebounder93 Місяць тому

    i wont seperate by set thats pepega way to much work
    i sort them by rarity

  • @SlvrBckTCG
    @SlvrBckTCG 9 місяців тому +1

    I’m not gonna lie, I throw them away cause I barely have any space for extra anything

    • @JonyLLama69
      @JonyLLama69 5 місяців тому

      You throw. Away bulk 😮

  • @icaruswind8751
    @icaruswind8751 2 місяці тому

    I donate my bulk to my local trash disposal spot

  • @sirmaster8972
    @sirmaster8972 3 місяці тому

    Why alphabetize when you’ve already sorted by number?… personally I use the sets etb but have came to a point where I need multiple..

  • @daoiism
    @daoiism 2 місяці тому

    Play this in 1.25 speed

    • @fleazapp
      @fleazapp Місяць тому

      I usually do, but I found this pace very relaxing and enjoyable

  • @FlaminHotChips
    @FlaminHotChips 11 місяців тому +27

    Once I complete the set, I throw the rest of the bulk away lol

    • @Vanix0609
      @Vanix0609 11 місяців тому +20

      Bulk can be sold in larger lots. You should at least throw it somewhere and let it build up over time. It's kind of like earning points every purchase you make. Could save you on a whole other booster box someday

    • @FlaminHotChips
      @FlaminHotChips 11 місяців тому

      @@Vanix0609 good call

    • @joshuathompson7845
      @joshuathompson7845 11 місяців тому +18

      Most local card shops will buy it from you and/or work with local children groups like schools/ymca/boys n girls club to donate ur bulk

    • @DRp3pp3rrs
      @DRp3pp3rrs 11 місяців тому +18

      Why? Hospitals and children’s charities would take them

    • @john-philipcamp715
      @john-philipcamp715 11 місяців тому +9

      Take them to a local thrift store. It will make someone's day that happens upon them.

  • @monetary687
    @monetary687 11 місяців тому +1

    ay bro pull up your beard your chin is showing

    • @professorburch
      @professorburch  11 місяців тому

      😂 I know. I went a little too close to the chin while shaving. There was no turning back after that. 5 o'clock shadow in progress, lol

  • @voydkid
    @voydkid 8 місяців тому

    aint nobody got time for that

  • @ZeenathzeenathZeenathzeenath
    @ZeenathzeenathZeenathzeenath 4 місяці тому +1

    Please pokemon cards please give me some Pokemon card

  • @BringOutYourDead13
    @BringOutYourDead13 9 місяців тому

    If you get stressed while sorting pokemon cards there are other underlying issues

    • @professorburch
      @professorburch  9 місяців тому +3

      Lmao, okay, Dr. Phil. Its not that deep

    • @BringOutYourDead13
      @BringOutYourDead13 9 місяців тому

      @@professorburch 🤷‍♂️

    • @cortster12
      @cortster12 6 місяців тому

      Clutter is stressful, and bulk can be a LOT. If you don't get stressed by it you are superhuman, not that we have a problem.