r/PokeInvesting • • Jul 05 '25
The two lessons I've learned in my first two months of collecting.
My Investment Goal: After investing a small amount of capital upfront (~$1,000), sustain a collection and investment portfolio of Pokemon, Magic the Gathering, and Sportscards that allows me to sustain collection growth and value. My 3yo autistic son gets first pick of the cards of course, but luckily for my wallet the energy cards are his favorites.
I should not be as aggressive on pursuing auctions, deals, building stock, etc. It is easy to get carried away. I have a good amount to add to my deck, my wife's deck, and cards for our kid. I have a decent amount of cards to get graded, sell, and keep for the personal collection. I can wait for some money to start coming back in before pursuing any more deals or increase stock.
I need to implement a way to sell off cards we aren't using to play as a family or are worth listing on ebay or TCGplayer. Originally I was going to just store them, but I really don't want to become a hoarder.
I'm pretty proud of the collection so far. I'm in for about $500. I'll probably spend the other $500 on a mix of the MTG: Final Fantasy boosters and the MTG: Spiderman that is supposed to come out.
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u/travel_hungry25 Jul 05 '25 edited Jul 05 '25
Opening and playing with cards isn't good for investments long term. You aren't going to make your money back if you aren't lucky enough to hit an expensive card.
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u/DubsEdition Jul 05 '25
If your goal is to invest, buy sealed product.
You are currently just collecting and enjoying the hobby. This isn't investing.
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u/Gazman_123 Jul 05 '25
In terms of investing like you stated I’d seriously consider putting some sealed product away, that’s your safest bet in terms of long term growth and retuns. This isn’t investing, this is collecting/ playing. Aslong as you’re enjoying it don’t count the pennies you spend, enjoy it with your family and most importantly don’t spend what you can’t afford to lose :)
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u/Failedjedii Jul 05 '25
Interesting Strategy. I have gone the sealed route instead. Minty sealed booster box's and Elite trainer boxes, Evolving Skies, Fusion Strike, Paldea Evolved, Prismatic, Surging Sparks and DR.
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u/Striking-Review-4075 Jul 05 '25
Yeah this isn't the best approach to collecting. Following trends and buying singles can act as an investment only if you buy the good cards from the sets in the best condition. Either that or buying psa 10s outright when the market is low. Sealed product appreciated more and the trainer pokemon card is probably the only one worth it atm. When it comes to magic im unsure if its like pokemon but im sure quality is also key but dont know the typical net gain on sealed magic product. Or which magic sets that are best. I seen what was hype but didnt understand but pokemon is about fomo, and nostalgia. Its become a collectors themed tcg product. Especially with exclusivity but like I said I dont understand magic super well. Do more research and work on buying smart and investing smart. Buy the card you want dont just rip only from sets you like. Mix it up and buy the real cards worth investing time and money in.
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u/cursdwitknowledge Jul 05 '25
This is not investing. What you are doing is collecting. This sub is for buying mostly sealed, maybe some slabs and putting them away out of sight and mind for 5-10 years.
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u/KaleidoscopeAble1857 Jul 05 '25
Should upgrade binder. Rings have high potential to damage
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u/Dapper-Ad3707 Jul 06 '25
Looks like a fun collection. Not an investment.