Hey guys! I recently sent some card to PSA and did a pre-evaluation of centering and edges. If it was not a potential 10, I did not send it. Although, I did not pay much attention to surface. My cards are NM pulled and instantly put into a sleeved + top loader. Should I prep/clean the surface before sending them? If so, how to do it properly? Thank you 👊🏼

I’ve added a lot of free resources in the CLASSROOM, so make sure to regularly check back to get new videos and insights on the market -> Investor's Mindset -> Top Reels -> Market Picks The Pokémon market is still at all-time highs. 📈 Prices are crazy, demand is everywhere, and the hobby keeps getting bigger. 🔥 People keep saying overprinted… crash coming… bubble…And honestly? A correction will probably come. ⚠️ But crashes don’t kill markets — they create opportunity. 💰 The hobby is more mainstream than ever, which means the people who know when to buy, what to buy, and how to buy will have a massive edge. 🎯 Most collectors guess. Some collectors follow hype. A few collectors use strategy. 🧠 The ones with a plan, distro access, and the discipline to stack the right products — or build a real business — are the ones who can position themselves for long-term, even generational wealth in this hobby. 🏆 If you want to take collecting & investing seriously, start a business, or learn how to stack the right products the right way -> Apply to cardboard empire Annual spots limited to 5 people. Previous Members welcome to sit in on all sessions, and access to updated resource. Attached is a clip from one of our last inner circle Calls.

What do you guys think? What starter and you choosing? Discuss Below!

Back in August, I launched the first cohort of Cardboard Empire with 5 people — a small-group program focused on helping collectors take their collecting or Pokémon business to the next level 🚀 Some started vending for the first time. Some sourced Japanese & Chinese products far below retail to level up their collections. Most are still here — active in comments and supporting this community 👇 Since then, a lot has changed. The card market has continued rising as predicted. My biggest position — 151 — has performed phenomenally 📈 I launched my own card show, and with support from Collectr, it’s become one of the biggest card show events in the Maryland/Virginia area 🎟️ I even built 2 apps. One Prize Raffle app I used at my show, and one Pokemon Analytics app that I'm gearing up to release v1 soon. I’ve learned a ton. I share a lot publicly — but I want to go deeper and pass on EVERYTHING I’ve learned from this current market cycle. So I’m preparing to launch Cardboard Empire 2.0. Before I finalize it, I want your input. If you were joining a more advanced, structured paid group — what would you want to learn most? • Finding cards at Distributor Prices 💰 • Sealed vs singles allocation 📦 • Starting an Online Pokémon business 🏗️ • Vending at shows 🎪 • Making Content 📺 • Starting your first show 🏟️ And format-wise — what helps you most? • Tactical short videos? • Deep dive breakdowns? • Written playbooks? • Live market reviews? Anything you’d want covered (doesn't have to be on the list) — let me know. And if a more advanced, structured group is something you’d actually be interested in — let me know that too. I want to build 2.0 the right way. Information will always stay free here. But deeper execution, systems, and real strategy — that’s what 2.0 is about. Drop your thoughts, questions, or interest below 👇🔥

Would you rather buy.... ONE 151 ETB -VS- THREE Prismatic ETBS Assuming Market value is EXACTLY THE SAME so... $420 for one 151 ETB $140 for one Prismatic ETB, $420 total for three. Which one would you choose, and why? No Wrong answers!! Your reasoning can be, I JUST FEEL LIKE IT. Every day you participate you get one more raffle for our mystery card drawing. Have fun and talk to each other!