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Magicsam View Profile View Forum Posts View Blog Entries View Gallery Uploads. I was hoping to start up a website selling cards. The problem is, I don't know how sites like 'Troll and Toad' make their money. Do they crack open boxes and sell all the cards, or do they rely on their buylists to get the cards they need from their customers.

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PokemonTrader View Profile View Forum Posts View Blog Entries View Gallery Uploads. In fact, I'd guarantee 9 time out of 10 if you open a box, you will LOSE money I am from CANADA. If you see me around, feel free to say hello! Opening boxes generally is not a good idea if you want to make money selling singles.

Zekeel MY TRADE THREAD My youtube channel! Try and be a person that trades rare cards for bulk dollars to donuts, you can probably sell a common for. However it is slower paced to get rid of commons mind you.

Originally Posted by PokemonTrader. Bellsprout View Profile View Forum Posts View Blog Entries View Gallery Uploads. Buying and re-selling bulk is just one subset of a simple money-making principle: It works for bulk, but also all other cards. There's also just some simple market speculation; I know a few people who made some good money buying and reselling Yanmega Primes when they were hot.

If you can anticipate what good decks will be coming up after a new set release, you can buy up cards when they're cheaper and then resell them when a deck that uses them gets big. It also works in reverse, such as selling cards for maximum profit before a rotation when they'd go down in value. Like any speculation, there's a bit of a risk, since what you predict may not come true. Places like Troll and Toad by cases and cases of each set at discount wholesale bulk price. PokemonJon View Profile View Forum Posts View Blog Entries View Gallery Uploads.

How to make money from Pokemon??

Just buy packs and wait for cards you think will be good to raise in price. I bought 2 BW Packs when theyfirst came out and got 2 ability boar. I immediately sold them for If the boxes are new and you resell as soon as you open them made can be made easily. I have never done this for my store on ebay though. I started with a few cards sold them and re-bought bulk for cheap when I could find it.

If you know the market well you can easily make tons of money in Pokemon. You lose on having to sell individually but there is a margin of profit.

My YOUTUBE Channel-Check for FREE Pokemon Giveaways! TheDancingPeanut View Profile View Forum Posts View Blog Entries Visit Homepage View Gallery Uploads. How to make money at Pokemon? Work your butt off. It's a business, just like any other. You have to be dedicated to it. You can't just bust boxes as a hobby and think you'll make a profit. Politoed View Profile View Forum Posts View Blog Entries Visit Homepage View Gallery Uploads. If you really want to start off right, take advantage of the fact that, in person, people are willing to undervalue their cards if you give them cash.

Trading up online can also allow you to amass a huge collection and profit greatly, as I have. TRADES UPDATED CML!

Also, check out my eBay auctions! Politoed, I agree a lot! Ever since I started my point value system, I always come just a smidge on top in every trade, and it is racking up! Jiffy View Profile View Forum Posts View Blog Entries View Gallery Uploads. I know I am replying real late to this thread, but I thought I'd add that troll and toad are working on a million dollar scale. They have hundreds of employees who just sit there sorting cards all day.

They must make at least k a day I'd say to pay all their employees. Swordfish View Profile View Forum Posts View Blog Entries View Gallery Uploads. Originally Posted by Jiffy. FA Supporters, Catchers, More! Plasma Freeze Box Openings!

Originally Posted by Swordfish You'd think for that type of money they'd provide better customer service and card conditions Originally Posted by elam Also take account they take in cases of booster boxes Cyrus View Profile View Forum Posts View Blog Entries Visit Homepage View Gallery Uploads. Here are a few more principles to keep in mind, that are more specific to Pokemon than just any other money-making process or job: I have many cards left, and more hours to spend on it, but for the time being, that's a good margin.

I've had more than one instance where I was in competition with a friend for a big lot, valuable cards, etc.

The more you know about this market, the better equipped you'll be to make money. Had I been aware of the extreme value PSA adds to certain cards, I would be WAY richer than I am now. Fall Tomball Battle Road 23rd place: All times are GMT The time now is