SWSH is really the golden age for Pokémon. New collectors (myself included at 40), explosion of alternate arts, modern current sets breaking price records, closet collectors could come out because it was normal and mainstream, cleaned out shelves consistently. Just think of all these kids who never pulled the Charizard V Alt Art, lugia Alt, or the moonbreon. In 10-20 years many will want to get a copy when they are adults. Yeah, some people may leave the hobby, but mark my words, pokemon is cardboard crack and they will be back.
I do think a big issue with those that may leave is pull rates. It was way too hard to pull alternate arts IMO. But maybe that’s because I didn’t open booster boxes and mostly single hanger packs. It’s certainly a golden age though. Agreed. Great comment 😎🙏🏼
@@orionsires I would actually prefer most alt arts harder to pull to keep them more rare and special, and higher priced. I’ve pulled the Charizard V Alt Art from Brilliant stars twice with dumb luck. Once from a 5 single blister pack purchase from my LGS, and the second time at Xmas from a Charizard UPC Brilliant Stars pack. The very first alt art I pulled was from a Pikachu V box, the Umbreon V Alt Art (awesome “leader of the pack” Art). I didn’t even know what it was and why it was $80 at the time. Newbie so I really got into the hobby from then on. Im a sealed collector, every booster box of every set from SWSH, and UPCs, and completing base set unlimited in NM. Last month I bought a single pack of Chilling Reign and pulled the Moltres V Alt Art from it. Couldn’t believe it, just pure dumb luck.
I got back in the game late November / early December 2022. Crown Zenith has gotten me absolutely hooked again. I've been opening ETBs with my wife and to have such awesome arts all over has made it a super enjoyable experience.
Candid thanks for the comment and being a part of the community! Welcome to the channel. I try to keep it real as possible on this channel. Know this- this was a very good set. Do not expect the same pull rates or arts. Being the last set for sword and shield, crown zenith was very well planned and be sure to keep some of your product sealed as you will get a reality check opening other products more than likely ! Feel free to join our discord too by checking the community tab you can see it but I also think it’s linked in the videoes. We talk about all things Pokémon. Congrats on coming back to the hobby! It’s a wild ride !😎
Loving the new glasses my boi. Or old depending on if you went back from the Dahmer spectacles. I liked those glasses. They were badass and reminiscent of a certain paper salesman who loves to grow beets.
LMAO ok if I buy this collection tonight I’ll make my next video with my newer glasses, I have 4 pairs currently that are in my prescription. I have only worn one of my old ones and one new one. 2 pairs you haven’t seen yet lol 😎😂
That may be true, I still like BGS slab feel way more than any of the others. Without a doubt. I have a psa 6 shadowless zard and I still like my BGS 5 more just because the slab and sub grades. If Beckett could get their prices down I would send a lot of my cards there
I still think the market is strong for Pokémon. I get outbid on Pokémon more than anything and it’s frustrating. I’m more of an ex era and e reader guy which is what I’ve been after lately but I think there is opportunities everywhere. Here locally Pokémon is crazy
In Charlotte it’s definitely not as big of a deal but I feel you on being outbid online. You can hardly ever find anything being left alone Pokémon wise. 😎 I am personally hoping the market dies down. I don’t plan to sell anything anytime soon I just want cheaper prices to buy in.
It’s honestly really hard for me to imagine there not being a market for the highest grossing media franchise of all time. For every kid that becomes “too old for pokemon” another dozen kids are just starting their pokemon journey. I think we will see people leaving the hobby because it isn’t as “easy” to make a quick buck. I think anyone willing to jump ship quickly is insane. Eventually it will be this generation of children all grown up being brought back by a nostalgic set or release. That’s not even mentioning how you never know when we will get the next evolutions, hidden fates or evolving skies. While the market definitely rides on the hype, few franchises can induce the same hype pokemon can. I’m really hoping they keep the consistency of trying to release a set that coincides with a new release. I believe a set released with a Let’s Go or Legends game based in Johto or Hoenn would cause insane hype. The most expensive and sought after cards from the Sword and Shield era are predominantly from the first three generations.
Really some great points here. I didn’t think about some of the best arts and chase cards are indeed from the first 3 generations so it will always lead back to that, potentially. Great comment overall though. Hopefully people read it! History does repeat itself! I’m just glad to be back along for the entire ride! 😎
Pokemon has for sure another 10 years lifetime, they need to do another pokemon go boom , and 100% sure they gonna do it in the next 2 years , especially with the anime ash journey will end after 25 years in the next months
the hype beasts are gone which is good, and many of them got burned which is even better. lots of money and influence flowed from these guys to the long time collectors and that can be very rewarding. the collectable scene from my experiences is a big explosion followed by a small down turn and then a few years of stagnation and repeat, slowly but surely going up over time until it doesn't then the only thing you have left is intrinsic value. so this was a very normal and expected event. as someone with almost 6 figures in collectables, this is definitely not a serious asset class my guy. and should not be imo. collectables are a hard, finicky, non productive asset without any tax benefits, can't get a loan against your cards, no FDIC insurance, no SEC etc. full of scammers, buyouts, squeezes, artificial market pressures. thats just my two cents. cheers!
I think there’s far more manipulation in the stock market as someone who has PLENTY invested in both stocks and cards I do believe it’s a strong asset class. It’s pretty much set at this point the franchise is very strong. I agree with most of what you initially said and in some realistic fashion I do understand that it’s not deemed a true asset as we know it BUT I believe it will be soon. I think anyone who invests heavily now will see really respectable gains and safe gains. I think it’s very lucrative. If it wasn’t there wouldn’t be so many sellers and graders ! 😎but welcome to the channel regardless and I love seeing others input !
Some of them yes indeed and others just bulk cards and holos I ran out of storage ideas and decided booster boxes were needed to store all the different sets, and then it kinda became the background display for the channel LOL I am not selling any packs at the moment though they are staying on chill for now 😎 welcome to the channel Gerhard!
Pokémon are based of the Japanese demons and spirits called yo Kai watch marvels Shang chi they have entrusted and the ninetales along with others. If you look at golduck the one from base set they re called the kappa
That’s pretty cool! Not entirely sure on the demons but I’m sure that it had some bearing on the designs. I think it originated from Satoshis childhood adventures! 😎
Thanks for the support man 🫂🙏🏼these past 2 days felt like pure bliss resting and not pushing myself. I think 2 days a week are fair to relax on. But still, I want to push myself and at least start strong with a new routine so it can stick. We’ll see tomorrow how it goes. If I don’t get up I’m going to feel like a quitter though 😂
Certainly don’t think it’s over but I’ll tell you what, I don’t like it either. Products cost way too much these days. Then they hit the secondary market and double the price again lol in some cases like crown zenith especially 😎
I mainly just use eBay, mercari or Craigslist ! I find a lot of good deals locally too if it’s graded you’ll probably be good as long as it’s psa cgc or bgs slabs. Hope this helps welcome to the community and welcome to the channel! 😎
Look at the ghost references phantump Abra frosslass they are all ppl who died and turned into pokemon why does shiny fates charizard and all the full art shininies in shining fates stars upside down. Why are the vmax swirls 666
Search it on UA-cam the information is out there . Do you know why wizards of the coast separated from pokemon I mean the real reason. Because they whey where putting animals in the cards right next to pokemon
I don’t believe room lights will affect the card but I’ll have to look into that! I’m aware that UV exposure can affect the cards but mine are in a closed off room with no windows! Welcome to the channel! 😎
@@orionsires thanks dude. Keep up the good work. I have a box of vivid voltage that I might have to open today and hopefully I pull the rainbow chunka chu. If I do I'll let you know. I hope I don't regret opening that box.
I think now more then ever it’s best to just stay in the hobby long enough that people know they can come to you for getting rid of their stuff before you know it the deals start coming to you the more involved you get. I’m starting to realize I need to find deals on cards locally and avoid online platforms… prices are too high !
SWSH is really the golden age for Pokémon. New collectors (myself included at 40), explosion of alternate arts, modern current sets breaking price records, closet collectors could come out because it was normal and mainstream, cleaned out shelves consistently. Just think of all these kids who never pulled the Charizard V Alt Art, lugia Alt, or the moonbreon. In 10-20 years many will want to get a copy when they are adults. Yeah, some people may leave the hobby, but mark my words, pokemon is cardboard crack and they will be back.
I do think a big issue with those that may leave is pull rates. It was way too hard to pull alternate arts IMO. But maybe that’s because I didn’t open booster boxes and mostly single hanger packs. It’s certainly a golden age though. Agreed. Great comment 😎🙏🏼
@@orionsires I would actually prefer most alt arts harder to pull to keep them more rare and special, and higher priced. I’ve pulled the Charizard V Alt Art from Brilliant stars twice with dumb luck. Once from a 5 single blister pack purchase from my LGS, and the second time at Xmas from a Charizard UPC Brilliant Stars pack. The very first alt art I pulled was from a Pikachu V box, the Umbreon V Alt Art (awesome “leader of the pack” Art). I didn’t even know what it was and why it was $80 at the time. Newbie so I really got into the hobby from then on. Im a sealed collector, every booster box of every set from SWSH, and UPCs, and completing base set unlimited in NM. Last month I bought a single pack of Chilling Reign and pulled the Moltres V Alt Art from it. Couldn’t believe it, just pure dumb luck.
I got back in the game late November / early December 2022. Crown Zenith has gotten me absolutely hooked again. I've been opening ETBs with my wife and to have such awesome arts all over has made it a super enjoyable experience.
Candid thanks for the comment and being a part of the community! Welcome to the channel. I try to keep it real as possible on this channel. Know this- this was a very good set. Do not expect the same pull rates or arts. Being the last set for sword and shield, crown zenith was very well planned and be sure to keep some of your product sealed as you will get a reality check opening other products more than likely ! Feel free to join our discord too by checking the community tab you can see it but I also think it’s linked in the videoes. We talk about all things Pokémon. Congrats on coming back to the hobby! It’s a wild ride !😎
I think it'll be pretty dry when it comes to finding product. A lot of stores are holding less and less.
I hope in some ways that continues to be the case as it implies there is a healthy market. Great comment Farley 😎
Loving the new glasses my boi. Or old depending on if you went back from the Dahmer spectacles. I liked those glasses. They were badass and reminiscent of a certain paper salesman who loves to grow beets.
LMAO ok if I buy this collection tonight I’ll make my next video with my newer glasses, I have 4 pairs currently that are in my prescription. I have only worn one of my old ones and one new one. 2 pairs you haven’t seen yet lol 😎😂
PSA slabs sell for more than BGS with the same grade. The lower the grade, the bigger the gap.
That may be true, I still like BGS slab feel way more than any of the others. Without a doubt. I have a psa 6 shadowless zard and I still like my BGS 5 more just because the slab and sub grades. If Beckett could get their prices down I would send a lot of my cards there
I still think the market is strong for Pokémon. I get outbid on Pokémon more than anything and it’s frustrating. I’m more of an ex era and e reader guy which is what I’ve been after lately but I think there is opportunities everywhere. Here locally Pokémon is crazy
In Charlotte it’s definitely not as big of a deal but I feel you on being outbid online. You can hardly ever find anything being left alone Pokémon wise. 😎 I am personally hoping the market dies down. I don’t plan to sell anything anytime soon I just want cheaper prices to buy in.
@@orionsires Agreed on that one brother.
It’s honestly really hard for me to imagine there not being a market for the highest grossing media franchise of all time. For every kid that becomes “too old for pokemon” another dozen kids are just starting their pokemon journey. I think we will see people leaving the hobby because it isn’t as “easy” to make a quick buck. I think anyone willing to jump ship quickly is insane. Eventually it will be this generation of children all grown up being brought back by a nostalgic set or release. That’s not even mentioning how you never know when we will get the next evolutions, hidden fates or evolving skies. While the market definitely rides on the hype, few franchises can induce the same hype pokemon can. I’m really hoping they keep the consistency of trying to release a set that coincides with a new release. I believe a set released with a Let’s Go or Legends game based in Johto or Hoenn would cause insane hype. The most expensive and sought after cards from the Sword and Shield era are predominantly from the first three generations.
Really some great points here. I didn’t think about some of the best arts and chase cards are indeed from the first 3 generations so it will always lead back to that, potentially. Great comment overall though. Hopefully people read it! History does repeat itself! I’m just glad to be back along for the entire ride! 😎
Pokemon has for sure another 10 years lifetime, they need to do another pokemon go boom , and 100% sure they gonna do it in the next 2 years , especially with the anime ash journey will end after 25 years in the next months
They definitely need a GO boom again I kinda wanna get on it again lol 😂
No way lol 😂 much love bro
Hahaha no way indeeeeed 😎🙏🏼
the hype beasts are gone which is good, and many of them got burned which is even better. lots of money and influence flowed from these guys to the long time collectors and that can be very rewarding. the collectable scene from my experiences is a big explosion followed by a small down turn and then a few years of stagnation and repeat, slowly but surely going up over time until it doesn't then the only thing you have left is intrinsic value. so this was a very normal and expected event. as someone with almost 6 figures in collectables, this is definitely not a serious asset class my guy. and should not be imo. collectables are a hard, finicky, non productive asset without any tax benefits, can't get a loan against your cards, no FDIC insurance, no SEC etc. full of scammers, buyouts, squeezes, artificial market pressures. thats just my two cents. cheers!
I think there’s far more manipulation in the stock market as someone who has PLENTY invested in both stocks and cards I do believe it’s a strong asset class. It’s pretty much set at this point the franchise is very strong. I agree with most of what you initially said and in some realistic fashion I do understand that it’s not deemed a true asset as we know it BUT I believe it will be soon. I think anyone who invests heavily now will see really respectable gains and safe gains. I think it’s very lucrative. If it wasn’t there wouldn’t be so many sellers and graders ! 😎but welcome to the channel regardless and I love seeing others input !
Those booster boxes in the back still got some boosters inside? The ex era boxes?
Some of them yes indeed and others just bulk cards and holos I ran out of storage ideas and decided booster boxes were needed to store all the different sets, and then it kinda became the background display for the channel LOL I am not selling any packs at the moment though they are staying on chill for now 😎 welcome to the channel Gerhard!
Pokémon are based of the Japanese demons and spirits called yo Kai watch marvels Shang chi they have entrusted and the ninetales along with others. If you look at golduck the one from base set they re called the kappa
That’s pretty cool! Not entirely sure on the demons but I’m sure that it had some bearing on the designs. I think it originated from Satoshis childhood adventures! 😎
I bet you a theme deck you don’t wake up at 5 tomorrow 😂
I’ll just keep my theme decks and give up while I’m ahead 😂
Bro don't go hard on the gym you need in between rest days n don't want to get burned out.. plus your body needs to heal
Thanks for the support man 🫂🙏🏼these past 2 days felt like pure bliss resting and not pushing myself. I think 2 days a week are fair to relax on. But still, I want to push myself and at least start strong with a new routine so it can stick. We’ll see tomorrow how it goes. If I don’t get up I’m going to feel like a quitter though 😂
@@orionsires lol you got the Vegeta mind set... who's my favorite character so I accept this non endless workout but boy will you feel it
Maybe it's because pokemon products are just to dang expensive. Who wants to spend 50 on a box to get nothing 40 percent of the time
Certainly don’t think it’s over but I’ll tell you what, I don’t like it either. Products cost way too much these days. Then they hit the secondary market and double the price again lol in some cases like crown zenith especially 😎
Any tips on good websites to buy graded cards?? new to the hobby for sure so i rather not get scammed lol
I mainly just use eBay, mercari or Craigslist ! I find a lot of good deals locally too if it’s graded you’ll probably be good as long as it’s psa cgc or bgs slabs. Hope this helps welcome to the community and welcome to the channel! 😎
@@orionsires thank you! I live close to Houston so I’m sure I can get lucky in the city!! I appreciate it my guy
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Look at the ghost references phantump Abra frosslass they are all ppl who died and turned into pokemon why does shiny fates charizard and all the full art shininies in shining fates stars upside down. Why are the vmax swirls 666
Search it on UA-cam the information is out there . Do you know why wizards of the coast separated from pokemon I mean the real reason. Because they whey where putting animals in the cards right next to pokemon
Yugioh magic the gathering pokemon are all Tera cards if you want me to be honest
The guy who made lugia freaking committed suicide for crying out loud because well alot of things they made a video for that as well
You know why hoopa is really unpopular in the western cards are all dirt cheap there's a reason behind that too
Hi! won't the room light damage your 1st edition zard right there?
I don’t believe room lights will affect the card but I’ll have to look into that! I’m aware that UV exposure can affect the cards but mine are in a closed off room with no windows! Welcome to the channel! 😎
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Haha senator ari welcome to the channel !
@@orionsires Pokemania just beginning :D
yo dude, first here.
i win.
This is true 😂 1ST PLACE GOES TO MARTINOLMEDA 🏆🏆🏆😎🫂❤️
@@orionsires thanks dude.
Keep up the good work. I have a box of vivid voltage that I might have to open today and hopefully I pull the rainbow chunka chu. If I do I'll let you know. I hope I don't regret opening that box.
Its just the resalers "investers" want be able to rip real collectors off for another 25 years then it will all happen again
I think now more then ever it’s best to just stay in the hobby long enough that people know they can come to you for getting rid of their stuff before you know it the deals start coming to you the more involved you get. I’m starting to realize I need to find deals on cards locally and avoid online platforms… prices are too high !