How to Start Vending Pokemon Cards in 2026 (Complete Checklist)

Hello everyone, in this video I am going to go over a guide of everything you need to become a Pokemon Vendor in 2026. If you are planning on vending at a Pokemon Card Show for the first time & you don't know where to start I hope this video can provide you with everything you need to have a successful time vending. When I first vended I wished there was a video like this so I could prepare better for my shows, I learned the hard way on how to vend, with doing multiple shows and learned new things each show. Hopefully this video can help you prepare to become a Pokemon Vendor and skip the trial and error part. I’ve learned a lot in a short period of time & I really hope you can learn something from this that benefits your Pokemon Vending journey. I have time stamps below of everything in the video along with a list of the most important things. Feel free to add something in the comments if it could help out vendors in any way. List starts at 1:30 Pokemon Vendor Check List. Pokemon Card Inventory 1:30 Penny Sleeves and Top Loaders 2:25 Cases for Your Pokemon Cards 3:36 Sticker your Pokemon Cards & Comp Them 1 Day Before Show 6:42 Placement of your stickers on your cards! 8:17 QR Scan Codes for Payment and Acrylic Display 9:28 Make a Logo/Name for yourself… 9:46 A Wagon to Carry Everything 11:06 Card Binder for Variety for Customers 11:58 Have Snacks & Liquids & Stay Hydrated!!! 14:35 NOT EVERYONE CAN BE TRUSTWORTHY 16:03 Try to use the restroom before the show starts 17:06 Camera for security reasons or content! 17:40 Finding Apps to Comp or Price Yours Cards 20:26 The reality of being a Pokemon Vendor if you are only in it for the money 24:00 Get a Money Bag/Sling Bag 27:36 Go to the Bank Prior & get small denominations of money to give change back to people. You have everything now and you’re ready to vend, now we arrive to the card show 31:30 Show up to the show 1-2 Hours early for Set-Up/Check-in/ and Spot Placement 31:44 Try to pick a spot next to friendly or inviting looking people 36:15 Briefcase for Singles/Slabs Organization 37:40 Be honest and friendly & make relationships with other vendors! 38:20 You’re a Bootleg Therapist now 42:01 Network and Social Media with your customers 43:14 VENDOR TABLE FEE's 47:28 Buying at shows! 53:11 How much money will you make at the Card Show? 55:19 If you would like to purchase anything I showed in the video I have linked my Amazon Affiliate Store front below & have added everything you would need to become a Pokemon Vendor in 2026. As an affiliate I do earn commission on any sales but I personally have tested and still used majority of these products today or when starting out. Amazon Storefront - https://www.amazon.com/shop/justadam/... Zion Cases - https://zioncases.com/ Instagram -   / adamzcollects   Hope you enjoyed the video! Any questions feel free to ask me. I'm sharing my experiences vending pokemon cards at various card show events! 🎉 Join me as I highlight the positive vibes and wholesome moments that make these events special. If you're thinking about becoming a card show vendor, this video is packed with tips and uplifting content to help you succeed!