Liked and subscribed. Everything was accurate. I sell Pokémon and Yu-Gi-Oh! products for a living (while I'm still a college student) and it really isn't as easy as people think it is. Everyone is always asking for discounts, but they don't seem to have any idea how taxes work. I'm currently living in the Netherlands (Europe) and you pay a shit ton of taxes every 3 months. If you want to make this your side hustle, but don't have a lot of capital, I'd suggest you start with buying collections at a low percentage and flip them online or at random events where there are a lot of people.
Where can you find deals on large quantities? The only sites I’m finding require you to operate a business. I can’t really start a business without making money and getting product with a good profit in mind beforehand
Just started my Pokémon pack opening channel, so I assume that’s why this stuffs popping on my feed (other than my UA-cam pals that pack open) this was very informative man. I’m actually super impressed with the amount of knowledge you shared on here.
Very nice video, Will. There's definitely rising issues with Distributors raising cost. Once they begin acting like a seller, they should have their Distribution rights stripped, imo. They're buying so low from Pokemon already, and pretty much holding a monopoly on distribution rights with most of the tcgs out there, it's ridiculous on their part. Even Walmart has seen MJ Holding raising prices recently. But really enjoyed your break down and is very accurate. Keep up the great work and wishing you all the best in the future with the hobby
Was waiting to speak to the VA about doing a business. I actually have been doing exactly what is done with sealed but with graded cards going on 3 years now. This helps me alot thank you.
5k subs by JULY! Very informative and helpful for everyone trying to start a business and make a better future for them and the Pokémon community. Thanks buddy
Thank you for the kind comment! My pleasure, I would love to be able to make a difference in people's lives and the community. The content will continue!
I love this video and this man (no Diddy). But this helped me grasp the understanding of how things go as a person interested in making a business with Trading Cards and such. I subbed and put notifications up for the first time. 😊
I suspect it was a lot easier to get access to a distributor 5 years ago (which you allude to). I have a business set up etc...but no brick and mortar. So...no dice. Kudos for doing this at your age. When I was your age, I had no clue, haha!
Hey Todd, thanks so much for the comment and the kind words! Yes, it was much easier 5 years ago. Surprisingly, when I signed up with my second distributor it wasn't that difficult. I got into that one just as the pandemic was starting, so it is possible the hype cycle hadn't quite started at that time. Best of luck in getting one!
I agree, however, brick and mortar have much more overhead cost and they are more favorable of brick and mortar because someone with that overhead is much less likely to just duck out with bad sets because they need product to push for that overhead.
A little tip, work with LGS in your area I get discounted boxes from them since I can't get in with and distributors. I've become friendly with a couple stores and they sell it to me a bit over the distribution price because I've been consistent with getting from them and it allows them to move more product quickly
So wholesome! Thank you for the info! Earned a sub today! I’ve been wanting to find a distributor for a while and you gave info that other videos didn’t that I needed to make the step forward!
Keep doing videos like this. This was very informative and very helpful. Currently I want to sell sealed products and didn’t know where to start. Keep it up bro🔥
We found a distributor in Canada. We are growing slowly and didn't have a Brick and Mortar. We contacted them all, and one was willing to give us a chance. Likely because we are building a digital service product management tool for singles, so the sealed product access and the combination of our digital work maybe convinced them to give us a chance. (Many gave us a 'no' because we didn't setup a storefront yet. )
Earned my sub with this video. I've been trying retail arbitrage for months now and have terrible margins. If I'm looking to keep it going as a side thing, UT sounds like it might be worth getting a distributor. Thanks for the video
Amazing video! I totally agree with it being a grind!! Right before the pandemic, and work with three distributors. Allocation is tough and if you don't have high capital it is a challenge to get that spending up! But for me I enjoy the community and the people I meet! It was always a dream for me to have a mini shop since I was a kid! I hope things go well for you keep it up seems like your doing amazing!!! 💯 Ps: maybe you should do a video of Japanese distribution 👍🔥
Totally agree. I'm fortunate that my distributor still has old pricing in play. It would be pretty difficult to make profit margins at $90 a box imo if you aren't scalping. Thanks for the comment!
@@TheLabTCG Would either of you be willing to meet me in the middle on distribution? Such as buy a couple cases at a price somewhere in the middle of distribution price and retail? I’d be willing to buy in large quantity
At this point I flip my booster boxes, packs etc profit on whatnot and set up bounties for people to go after. So I make better margins vs selling them alone.
I was looking to get into wholesale distribution of video games or TCG. I have an LLC and am tax exempt in my state. The main issue I had with deciding whether to do it or not, was the profit margin. Like you said in the video, the best way to make money is to sell large quantities because you are only making a few dollars per sale. Also for me, I do not have a storefront so it would take up so much space to store everything although I do have a storage unit with AC and some empty room in my house. In my opinion unless you are going to spend say $100,000 to buy product it would be better to use as a collecting/investing tool. You can get the item for cheaper than you would pay in store. You covered basically everything in this video. Much appreciated.
Really liked this video. I have been trying to decide which way I would like to take this journey. I am debating on starting a break channel and eBay/ local sales business. But I’d like to grow my name in social media circles before getting the distributor. You got my subscription.
Thanks Matt! Self reflection is super important. The main reason I created this channel was to document the journey, hence that statement at the beginning of every video.
I literally have everything, but I haven't been able to find a single distributor that is open to online sellers, they all want people with store fronts which I would rather not, at least for now. Even Southern said no due to inability to keep up with demand for product supposedly.
hey man i just subscribed, i like your knowledge on the market. I do have a question though, if you're not interested in achieving a partnership with a distributor, how else would you receive products then ? I imagine buying from other resellers will be far more expensive, then you have to find a way to flip that after you purchased it which wouldn't make sense, because people would just go for the person who sells for less.
Where I live we have zero great pokemin stores. The best you'll get is a section very small in a card shop and 90% magic or other things I've never heard of
Awesome informational video! How did you get a manufacturer's invoice or did you get an official letter from pokemon authorizing you to sell? I'm in the process of applying to sell on amazon business and got stumped on that part.
Incredible video. I have always wanted to open a TCG based storefront but don't feel I yet have the spare $$$ to dive in full send. But really appreciate the time you took to explain this and will definitely take to heart in future moves! Wishing you best of luck with your shop and The Lab! Will stay tuned 👨🍳🍳😎🧙
Like everyone here we thank you for all the great information! This information is gold to those building up their business but have no clue on what to do amazing!
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This was a super helpful video. Thank you for the information!
I realize this is probably a dumb question. When you pre-order products from distributors that have a release date 6 months out, do you pay immediately or do you just reserve them and pay when the set is shipped/released?
I love ur video's. They are really helpful. I live in Europe myself and would like a wholesale distributor as close as possible for shorter shipping times. From this list, which is in the description, do you know some preferred companies that you would recommend to me? I want to start my own webshop with a lot of different products (all pokemon related). Think of blisters, etb's, bb, etc.. so a large assortment is desirable .
If you become a small buisness owner can you buy directly from Pokemon (i.e. Pokemon Center) or is your only option to order from distributors like GLS Distributors?
Are you able to order 'Charizard Ultimate Premium Collection>UPC'? I searched on GLS Distributors and there were no results found so I'm wondering where do Card shops such as yourself & online shops order this Charizard UPC from that releases October 28th, 2022? (Maybe it's available through different distributors but you'd think GLS Distributors being the main Pokemon distributor would have them or lhave it listed as Sold out, etc., Note: Charizard UPC currently doesn't show up on Pokemon Center either). Great content by the way & Subscribed!
They aren't forcing anything. I just don't get enough good product because I don't purchase bad products. I'm looking for a new one because I believe other distributors might be able to cater to my needs better.
Most distributors only work with brick and mortar stores at this time and really since 2018. They cut out e-Commerce entirely. This is at least true for new accounts.
Do you have a Brick & Mortar store front? What is the size & montly rent? Do you think someone could just lease a very small office space in a large building and just put a buisness name on the front door and sell by appointment only and mainly online to compensate for having a store front for a distrivutor? Thanks
@@TheLabTCG Of course, I would be happy to support you and would like to have a look in between times. I would be very happy if you check out my Pokémon channel. I have all videos with subtitles in your language, of course. And if you like my videos I would be very grateful for your support.
@@djt.frosty69 It isn't trade secrets by any means, but those cards change all the time. I don't think it would provide much value since the cards or products change so frequently. Booster Boxes and etbs sell better than anything else.
how much do you pay for a booster box from a distributer? I'm just curious because I buy them for about $100 with tax included and am wondering if I would save money going through a distributor
Hey Gregory, unfortunatley I am not located in California and have no idea what is required to get a tax ID in CA. I would contact a local tax professional or search videos on UA-cam for that advice.
Removing it from your business, so what would you use for your business? Southern hobby is a pain to work with. I also go thru alliance game distribution. I got small allocations right away and have gotten more and more with each set. So not the case with every distributor in terms of buying decks and less desirable products.
Did you have any history of sales before applying to Southern Hobby? I'm in the middle of registering for a business license and have a good amount of capital to start with, but I'm not sure if it would be a mistake to approach Southern Hobby without having experience of working with other wholesalers.
99% of distributors are only accepting applications for brick & mortar stores ONLY! they started that in 2021 they still do not accept online stores only brick and mortar stores
The two Pokemon TCG distributors that I have used didn't have any purchase minimums. I did try and sign up for a video game distributor once and they have a $1,000 minimum spend.
Btw I’ve called/emailed every US distributor, they won’t take anyone new who’s not a brick and mortar (I.e. online only), because of the high demand and low supply. They can’t keep up with demand from existing clients
Hi Luis and Sini, there are third part sites like Buyee and Zenmarket that you can use to buy products from Japan. The fees are high, butt if you purchase a large amount the price will likely even out. I don't know much about or know any Japanese distributors. Hope this helps!
If they can’t even allocate 1 case of product to new accounts then they shouldn’t be accepting new clients. Kinda silly imo, always have to harass my rep and get nothing. Good business info but Pokemon is pretty allocated right now.
Late to the conversation but unless you have a bunch of capital as of 10-3-2022, you are not allowed to have an online account. I've tried them all with 50k and got nowhere.
Is it possible to do this on a small scale. All I want to do is order 2-10 cases per set of booster boxes only I don’t want any other products. I want to do investing and selling on a very very small scale just as a fun side hobby.
Technically nothing. Uploading UA-cam videos is free if you have a smartphone. I have a video where I talk about getting started with the business side and how much you should have.
Liked and subscribed. Everything was accurate.
I sell Pokémon and Yu-Gi-Oh! products for a living (while I'm still a college student) and it really isn't as easy as people think it is.
Everyone is always asking for discounts, but they don't seem to have any idea how taxes work. I'm currently living in the Netherlands (Europe) and you pay a shit ton of taxes every 3 months.
If you want to make this your side hustle, but don't have a lot of capital, I'd suggest you start with buying collections at a low percentage and flip them online or at random events where there are a lot of people.
Amazing comment, seems like you have experienced the same stuff as me Everton. It really is a grind, props to you for doing it with me!
That’s what i’m doing. I’m buying collections for low with a potential profit in total with each card.
Yo man ik wil dit ook gaan doen maar ben nog aardig nieuw in dit allemaal heb je insta dat ik je wat vragen kan stellen?
Where can you find deals on large quantities? The only sites I’m finding require you to operate a business. I can’t really start a business without making money and getting product with a good profit in mind beforehand
Just started my Pokémon pack opening channel, so I assume that’s why this stuffs popping on my feed (other than my UA-cam pals that pack open) this was very informative man. I’m actually super impressed with the amount of knowledge you shared on here.
I'm glad you enjoyed the video! Thanks for so much for the comment and support. Best of luck with your pack opening channel!
Very nice video, Will. There's definitely rising issues with Distributors raising cost. Once they begin acting like a seller, they should have their Distribution rights stripped, imo. They're buying so low from Pokemon already, and pretty much holding a monopoly on distribution rights with most of the tcgs out there, it's ridiculous on their part. Even Walmart has seen MJ Holding raising prices recently. But really enjoyed your break down and is very accurate. Keep up the great work and wishing you all the best in the future with the hobby
Thank you for the comment! Yeah, it is kinda sad. Hopefully it starts to ease and fix itself over time. I think it is a far from perfect model.
Dude please keep making videos like this! It will definitely pay off. These are incredibly helpful.
No problem! Let me know if you have any questions 😀
Was waiting to speak to the VA about doing a business.
I actually have been doing exactly what is done with sealed but with graded cards going on 3 years now.
This helps me alot thank you.
Awesome!
5k subs by JULY!
Very informative and helpful for everyone trying to start a business and make a better future for them and the Pokémon community. Thanks buddy
Thank you for the kind comment! My pleasure, I would love to be able to make a difference in people's lives and the community. The content will continue!
I love this video and this man (no Diddy). But this helped me grasp the understanding of how things go as a person interested in making a business with Trading Cards and such. I subbed and put notifications up for the first time. 😊
I suspect it was a lot easier to get access to a distributor 5 years ago (which you allude to). I have a business set up etc...but no brick and mortar. So...no dice. Kudos for doing this at your age. When I was your age, I had no clue, haha!
Hey Todd, thanks so much for the comment and the kind words! Yes, it was much easier 5 years ago. Surprisingly, when I signed up with my second distributor it wasn't that difficult. I got into that one just as the pandemic was starting, so it is possible the hype cycle hadn't quite started at that time. Best of luck in getting one!
I have an online storefront and brick and mortar and I’ve been turned down by everyone.
The issue is all the distributors are not taking any business accounts that’s are not Brick and mortar
I agree, however, brick and mortar have much more overhead cost and they are more favorable of brick and mortar because someone with that overhead is much less likely to just duck out with bad sets because they need product to push for that overhead.
Great points Texhilarate, I think the online model is the way to go, but it is definitely harder to get product with said model.
A little tip, work with LGS in your area I get discounted boxes from them since I can't get in with and distributors. I've become friendly with a couple stores and they sell it to me a bit over the distribution price because I've been consistent with getting from them and it allows them to move more product quickly
Amazing video!!! I have always wondered about a distributor but most others do not give such good info. Keep up the good work!
Thank you so much! No problem, if you have any questions feel free to reach out. Also, I like your name haha 😃
Need a walk thru tex i.d
So wholesome! Thank you for the info! Earned a sub today! I’ve been wanting to find a distributor for a while and you gave info that other videos didn’t that I needed to make the step forward!
I'm glad you enjoyed it!
Keep doing videos like this. This was very informative and very helpful. Currently I want to sell sealed products and didn’t know where to start. Keep it up bro🔥
I'm glad to hear that! Let me know if there are any topics you would like me to cover. Thanks for the comment and the support!
We found a distributor in Canada. We are growing slowly and didn't have a Brick and Mortar. We contacted them all, and one was willing to give us a chance. Likely because we are building a digital service product management tool for singles, so the sealed product access and the combination of our digital work maybe convinced them to give us a chance. (Many gave us a 'no' because we didn't setup a storefront yet. )
Excellent! Congrats!
What Distributor is it if you don’t mind sharing TK
Earned my sub with this video. I've been trying retail arbitrage for months now and have terrible margins. If I'm looking to keep it going as a side thing, UT sounds like it might be worth getting a distributor. Thanks for the video
I'm glad you enjoyed the video! Thanks for the sub ❤ let me know if you have any questions!
Same here! Subbed and looking into distributors now, thanks 😊
@@seandoyle6688 No problem! Thanks for commenting and the sub!
Amazing video! I totally agree with it being a grind!! Right before the pandemic, and work with three distributors. Allocation is tough and if you don't have high capital it is a challenge to get that spending up! But for me I enjoy the community and the people I meet! It was always a dream for me to have a mini shop since I was a kid! I hope things go well for you keep it up seems like your doing amazing!!! 💯
Ps: maybe you should do a video of Japanese distribution 👍🔥
Thanks man! I appreciate the support!
keep this info coming I knew about needing a business license in nj to get them to even contact you
Will do! Thanks for the comment!
This is some of the best and most concise info on this topic I’ve come across. Thank You!
No problem! Thanks for the comment. Let me know if you have any more questions 😀
Great video! Another negative is the price creep from distributors. The distributor I use is now $90+ for booster boxes.
Totally agree. I'm fortunate that my distributor still has old pricing in play. It would be pretty difficult to make profit margins at $90 a box imo if you aren't scalping. Thanks for the comment!
@@TheLabTCG Would either of you be willing to meet me in the middle on distribution? Such as buy a couple cases at a price somewhere in the middle of distribution price and retail? I’d be willing to buy in large quantity
pass the price on the the consumer otherwise you go out of business
I have no desire to do anything of this sort but it was a fascinating video. Great job!
Thanks for the comment and support Kenny! I'm glad you liked the video!
At this point I flip my booster boxes, packs etc profit on whatnot and set up bounties for people to go after. So I make better margins vs selling them alone.
Nice!
I was looking to get into wholesale distribution of video games or TCG. I have an LLC and am tax exempt in my state. The main issue I had with deciding whether to do it or not, was the profit margin. Like you said in the video, the best way to make money is to sell large quantities because you are only making a few dollars per sale. Also for me, I do not have a storefront so it would take up so much space to store everything although I do have a storage unit with AC and some empty room in my house. In my opinion unless you are going to spend say $100,000 to buy product it would be better to use as a collecting/investing tool. You can get the item for cheaper than you would pay in store. You covered basically everything in this video. Much appreciated.
It has it's benefits and down falls. I think it really sums up to a volume game. Thanks for the comment!
Dude, you are an awesome human being! Glad to have you in the Pokemon community
Hey great video mate! Good topic to talk about!
Thanks!
Really liked this video. I have been trying to decide which way I would like to take this journey. I am debating on starting a break channel and eBay/ local sales business. But I’d like to grow my name in social media circles before getting the distributor. You got my subscription.
Thanks Steven, I am glad the video helped. I appreciate the support and kind words!
"and future self". Thats a great way to look at it. Subbed for knowing the importance of self reflection.
Thanks Matt! Self reflection is super important. The main reason I created this channel was to document the journey, hence that statement at the beginning of every video.
I literally have everything, but I haven't been able to find a single distributor that is open to online sellers, they all want people with store fronts which I would rather not, at least for now. Even Southern said no due to inability to keep up with demand for product supposedly.
It is super competitive right now. I wish it was easier for people to get in 😔
hey man i just subscribed, i like your knowledge on the market. I do have a question though, if you're not interested in achieving a partnership with a distributor, how else would you receive products then ? I imagine buying from other resellers will be far more expensive, then you have to find a way to flip that after you purchased it which wouldn't make sense, because people would just go for the person who sells for less.
Where I live we have zero great pokemin stores. The best you'll get is a section very small in a card shop and 90% magic or other things I've never heard of
Sorry to hear that, if I can be of any help let me know. I have products available on my website thelabtcg.com if you are interested!
Bro you look like your 17-19 years old. Freaking future TCA_Gaming in progress 😁
Haha thank you, I am 19!
Awesome informational video! How did you get a manufacturer's invoice or did you get an official letter from pokemon authorizing you to sell? I'm in the process of applying to sell on amazon business and got stumped on that part.
You need a Retail Store to open Pokémon Account,
Really informative...!! Thank you!
Amazing well put together info, I subscribe 😊
Thank you!
Thank you for dropping your knowledge for us young investors
No problem! Let me know if you have any questions. Thanks for the comment!
Incredible video. I have always wanted to open a TCG based storefront but don't feel I yet have the spare $$$ to dive in full send. But really appreciate the time you took to explain this and will definitely take to heart in future moves! Wishing you best of luck with your shop and The Lab! Will stay tuned 👨🍳🍳😎🧙
Thanks so much for the comment! Let me know if you have any more questions, I would be happy to help.
Like everyone here we thank you for all the great information! This information is gold to those building up their business but have no clue on what to do amazing!
This was a super helpful video. Thank you for the information!
I'm glad it was helpful, thanks for the comment!
Appreciate the video! I've been having a rough time getting a distributor. Every one I contact is only taking Brick and Mortar accounts
No problem! Hopefully it clears up soon 🙏
I have a brick and mortar and can’t find a good distributor
Any luck?
looking at that supplies list - have you considered Uline or some of the bigger names as alternatives?
I have looked into them but their shipping prices are atrocious. I went with the cheapest listings I could find to maximize profir returns.
I realize this is probably a dumb question. When you pre-order products from distributors that have a release date 6 months out, do you pay immediately or do you just reserve them and pay when the set is shipped/released?
I love ur video's. They are really helpful. I live in Europe myself and would like a wholesale distributor as close as possible for shorter shipping times. From this list, which is in the description, do you know some preferred companies that you would recommend to me? I want to start my own webshop with a lot of different products (all pokemon related). Think of blisters, etb's, bb, etc.. so a large assortment is desirable
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Thanks for the kind words! I am not familiar with the distribution scene in Europe. My guess is that there is a EU distribution list on pokemon.com
This was fire information, thanks G
No problem!
Good video man, keep it up earn my sub!
Thank you! I appreciate the support!
Thank you, needed this video
If you become a small buisness owner can you buy directly from Pokemon (i.e. Pokemon Center) or is your only option to order from distributors like GLS Distributors?
Only through distributors to my knowledge
@@TheLabTCG Thanks!
Love the content! Super clear and gave a great overview! I'll definitely keep following along! Excited to see what's next!
Thanks for the comment and support Zach!
Are you able to order 'Charizard Ultimate Premium Collection>UPC'? I searched on GLS Distributors and there were no results found so I'm wondering where do Card shops such as yourself & online shops order this Charizard UPC from that releases October 28th, 2022? (Maybe it's available through different distributors but you'd think GLS Distributors being the main Pokemon distributor would have them or lhave it listed as Sold out, etc., Note: Charizard UPC currently doesn't show up on Pokemon Center either). Great content by the way & Subscribed!
I was, I ordered 50 and am only getting 4
@@TheLabTCG What distributor had them? Also, where do you recommend a regular consumer pre-order these Charizard UPC's? (i.e. best price, etc.)
@@TheLabTCG are you selling any of the 4 and if so, how much & how can a customer buy one?
hmm I wonder how this would work since I am in New Hampshire and we do not have sales tax
Good question, I am not sure!
I’m going to be opening a platform on new site and this is a very good video.Thank you
Nice, best of luck!
How did you get southern hobby? I got a block saying no more online retailers.
This video well very informative nice you explained this well
Thank you!
13:57 hey Will so your distro is now forcing you to buy product like on a monthly basis? why are you thinking on getting rid of your distro?
They aren't forcing anything. I just don't get enough good product because I don't purchase bad products. I'm looking for a new one because I believe other distributors might be able to cater to my needs better.
Most distributors only work with brick and mortar stores at this time and really since 2018. They cut out e-Commerce entirely. This is at least true for new accounts.
Yep, seems to be the case.
I was denied twice and each time told to check again in six months
Awesome video! Thank you!
No problem! Thanks for the comment and the support ❤
Do you have a Brick & Mortar store front? What is the size & montly rent? Do you think someone could just lease a very small office space in a large building and just put a buisness name on the front door and sell by appointment only and mainly online to compensate for having a store front for a distrivutor? Thanks
I don't have a B&M, I believe that would work but am not 100% sure.
very interesting Video, i live in Germany but still found it very helpful
Excellent!
Hello I greet you first, a big compliment to your video I've already seen something on your channel. I like it really well. Good video, good channel..
Thank you for the comment and compliments! If you have any questions, please feel free to reach out to me!
@@TheLabTCG Of course, I would be happy to support you and would like to have a look in between times. I would be very happy if you check out my Pokémon channel. I have all videos with subtitles in your language, of course. And if you like my videos I would be very grateful for your support.
@@Kito24.7 Hey! Sorry for not getting back sooner, I checked out your channel and gave you a sub! Awesome content :)
Your videos and Danny's are helping alot when trying start selling online.
Thanks for the comment, I am glad my videos are helping! Let me know if there is anything you would like to see.
@@TheLabTCG how about an update of the past year of your best sellers on tcg? Or is that giving away trade secrets lol
@@djt.frosty69 It isn't trade secrets by any means, but those cards change all the time. I don't think it would provide much value since the cards or products change so frequently. Booster Boxes and etbs sell better than anything else.
So what will you be doing if you stop using a distributor all together?
Monte vista HS by chance? Danville
No
Needed this video
how much do you pay for a booster box from a distributer? I'm just curious because I buy them for about $100 with tax included and am wondering if I would save money going through a distributor
Dude you are amazing. Well spoken and to the point. Very well thought out explanation 👏
Thanks so much!.
I also live in MD: u have a site I can check out your supplies? U happen 2 have any UPC?
Hey Trung, my website is thelabtcg.com. it's currently not up right now but it will be soon.
Any reason you didnt go with the dist losted im bmore if your in md?? And is the price difference worth it?
Need help for the 101 for California.
Hey Gregory, unfortunatley I am not located in California and have no idea what is required to get a tax ID in CA. I would contact a local tax professional or search videos on UA-cam for that advice.
Removing it from your business, so what would you use for your business? Southern hobby is a pain to work with. I also go thru alliance game distribution. I got small allocations right away and have gotten more and more with each set. So not the case with every distributor in terms of buying decks and less desirable products.
If I were to remove distribution, I would solely focus on singles and bulk.
BRO THE SALES TAX ID BIT.... THANK YOU!
No problem!
On TCGplayer how do you do the $5 or more free shipping they tend to put that at the top of the list a lot more
Customers need to purchase enough cards from one store to unlock free shipping. It's a shipping setting on your seller dashboard.
Hey man, Does Amazon accept these distributor invoices?
Lots of good info here
Thank you Sam!
Let’s say I can spend $15,000 a month with a distributor. 1) is that a lot and will they like me? 2) is that enough to turn profit consistently?
Did you have any history of sales before applying to Southern Hobby? I'm in the middle of registering for a business license and have a good amount of capital to start with, but I'm not sure if it would be a mistake to approach Southern Hobby without having experience of working with other wholesalers.
I didn't have previous history when I applied for the first time
99% of distributors are only accepting applications for brick & mortar stores ONLY! they started that in 2021 they still do not accept online stores only brick and mortar stores
The future self joke 😂. Very helpful and informative video.
thumbs up keep up the great videos
Thank you!
What kind of shelves are those and where do they come from?
Hello! They are industrial shelves and can be purchased at Amazon, Lowes, Home Depot, etc. I got mine at a yard sale.
What did order minimums look like when you started with a distributor?
The two Pokemon TCG distributors that I have used didn't have any purchase minimums. I did try and sign up for a video game distributor once and they have a $1,000 minimum spend.
@@TheLabTCG Awesome thanks!!
Would I get in trouble for selling packs and products on UA-cam without a license or anything 🤔
No
Btw I’ve called/emailed every US distributor, they won’t take anyone new who’s not a brick and mortar (I.e. online only), because of the high demand and low supply. They can’t keep up with demand from existing clients
Im sorry to hear that man, I hope it opens up soon.
Cant figure out how to get the tax exemption for my business on tcgplayer. Any advice.
im from philippines..i've been having hard time seeking suppliers/ distributors
can you get a distributor for yourself for collecting and not for resale?
How does one become a pokemon distributer?
You think you can help me get a distributor? LOL, seriously though, good job!
Haha, couldn't have done it without you!
What would a large amount of capital be to entice the distributors? Estimate? Like 100k or less
To be honest I don't have an exact number. 100k seems like a strong number though.
Can i have more info about the japanese distributors? Here in Montréal, canada the demand is high and not many people sell it, thank you!
Hi Luis and Sini, there are third part sites like Buyee and Zenmarket that you can use to buy products from Japan. The fees are high, butt if you purchase a large amount the price will likely even out. I don't know much about or know any Japanese distributors. Hope this helps!
@@TheLabTCG thank you !
If they can’t even allocate 1 case of product to new accounts then they shouldn’t be accepting new clients.
Kinda silly imo, always have to harass my rep and get nothing.
Good business info but Pokemon is pretty allocated right now.
Agree, the model is terrible for people trying to get into it.
Pros: You can buy wholesale! Cons: Wholesale is $5 less than retail price + shipping online.
How many cases do they require you to buy on new product?
There is no minimum requirement with the distributors I order from
Late to the conversation but unless you have a bunch of capital as of 10-3-2022, you are not allowed to have an online account. I've tried them all with 50k and got nowhere.
Haven't tried to apply in a while, you could be right.
I'm wondering how much they charge you for the cardboard sleeve booster packs and the 3 pack blisters.
I don't remember 100% off the top of my head, but I belive it is 9.5 for 3 pack and close to 2.25 for blisters.
I need help on getting my sales tax id im from Texas I don’t know how to do pls help
how much doest it cost to get all the paper work (tax id, license and llc)?
It will depend on the state, usually the LLC is the only thing that will cost money.
@@TheLabTCG is this all I need resale tax id sales tax id, tax license, sale tax exemption and LLC?
Is it possible to do this on a small scale. All I want to do is order 2-10 cases per set of booster boxes only I don’t want any other products. I want to do investing and selling on a very very small scale just as a fun side hobby.
I was doing that for a while, so it is absolutely possible. You don't have to take anything you don't ask for.
why do you have a booster box for 0 dollars on your website
I made a mistake :/
Great video man and really informative too! Even though I'm in the U.K 🙌🙌
Glad you liked it! Thank you for the comment!
I just got started selling and it's going really well.. but I need to find a distributor bc using my own money is hurting... Lol
Im gonna trade you a full art clavell
How much money you need to start this on UA-cam I wana do this I see lots of people do it and be successful
Technically nothing. Uploading UA-cam videos is free if you have a smartphone. I have a video where I talk about getting started with the business side and how much you should have.
@@TheLabTCG okay ima watch it
@@TheLabTCG what’s the name of the video
How do I use my sales tax license on Tcgplayer?.
Are you in the DMV area?
Yes
@@TheLabTCG I’m in Maryland wonder if I can just start buying from you 😆
@@defyzx6817 Absolutely! My updated website will be live soon.
@@TheLabTCG I’m going to dm you on Instagram I have several questions, thank you for responding sir!