I've watched what feels like countless folks videos dive into the Pokémon TCG vendor scene. Unfortunate some end up thinking they can just show up with a box of cards and make bank. Most of them leave with empty pockets and a bruised ego. After years of building communities and helping businesses scale when I was helping build monday,com, I can tell you that successful vending is about systems, preparation, and understanding what actually moves at these shows. Whether you're funding your personal collection or building a full-time business, this blueprint will give you the framework to thrive on the show floor. Let me walk you through exactly what works and a few great videos to consider watching. // 𝑪𝒖𝒓𝒂𝒕𝒊𝒏𝒈 𝒀𝒐𝒖𝒓 𝑰𝒏𝒗𝒆𝒏𝒕𝒐𝒓𝒚 𝒂𝒏𝒅 𝑷𝒓𝒊𝒄𝒊𝒏𝒈 Your success largely depends on what you bring and how you acquire it. This isn't about bringing everything you own — it's about bringing what sells. 1. Find the Sweet Spot for Inventory Value Here's the thing: if you want to clear a profit after table fees, you should ideally bring between $2,000 and $10,000 worth of inventory. Bringing less than $2,000 makes it nearly impossible to break even on your table costs, travel, and time investment. But bringing significantly more than $10,000? That'll make you nervous about market fluctuations and theft risk. I've seen vendors bring $20K+ worth of cards and spend the entire weekend stressed about every person who picks up their binders. That anxiety kills your ability to negotiate and build relationships. 2. Focus on High-Liquidity Singles Over Sealed Product Don't overpack heavy sealed products. Attendees are generally hunting for singles, and lugging around heavy cases will leave you sweating and exhausted before the show even starts. Sealed products have their place, but they're low-margin and take up valuable table real estate. Singles are where you make your money. 3. Bring the "Bread and Butter" Cards You'll see the most consistent sales with $5 to $200 modern, near-mint, English cards. Cards featuring popular chases like Charizard, Pikachu, the Eeveelutions, or top-tier Illustration rares are highly liquid.