How I Turned a $70 Bulk Lead into a $480 Pokemon & One Piece Deal

Ever wonder how to find profitable card collections locally and negotiate bulk deals? In this video, I break down the exact playbook behind how a simple $70 One Piece bulk inquiry turned into a massive $480 haul with 11 ETBs of Pokémon bulk, booster boxes, sealed promos, and high-end singles. I walk you through the entire negotiation, the math behind buying bulk at $20 per 1,000, what to look for when inspecting boxes (code cards, reverse holos, and energies), and how building a good relationship with sellers leads to the best inventory. What we cover: • The power of asking the right questions to unlock hidden inventory • My pricing rules for bulk ($20 per 1k / ETB estimates) • Why un-sifted ETBs (with code cards & energies) are a green flag • Navigating the deal: 11 ETBs, Surging Sparks binder, posters & tins • Picking up high-value singles at ~70-80% market value (Vaporeon SAR, Mihawk, Ace, Boa) • Taking calculated risks and making lasting connections for future inventory 🛒 Shop our latest inventory & singles: 👉 eBay Store: https://www.ebay.com/str/nerdlootco 📌 Timestamps: 0:00 - Sourcing Bulk: How It All Started ($70 Lead) 1:35 - One Piece OP-09 Boxes & Bulk Overview 3:15 - How to Price Bulk: The $20 per 1,000 / ETB Rule 5:38 - Breaking Down the 10+ ETBs (Prismatic, Brilliant Stars & More) 7:35 - Surging Sparks Master Set Binder & Poster Collections 10:55 - Going Through the Singles ETB (EXs & Promos) 13:15 - Why Making Seller Connections Wins Long-Term 15:20 - Top Singles Breakdown (Japanese Vaporeon EX SAR, Mihawk, Ace, Boa) 17:15 - Risk Management & Final $480 Deal Recap 18:40 - eBay Sales Update & What's Next If you enjoyed the video, make sure to like, comment, and subscribe to follow along as we build the store from the ground up! #PokemonTCG #OnePieceTCG #PokemonBulk #TCGReselling #CardSourcing #PokemonCards #OnePieceCardGame #nerdlootco