How I Use Trades to Build My Pokémon Case (Vendor Strategy Breakdown) | Vending 101 Ep. 8 Trades

Trades are the most underrated part of vending Pokémon cards — and honestly, they’re the single fastest way to grow your inventory and lower your cost basis at the same time. In this video, I’m breaking down my entire trade process as a vendor: why I take most trades at 80% when I’ll stretch up to 100% how I evaluate cards using TCGPlayer & Card Ladder how I structure trades step-by-step red flags to avoid and the trade that taught me the power of consolidation (the “sleeping Pokémon” deal) If you’re new to vending or trying to take your table to the next level, this episode will help you understand the strategy behind good trades — and how to avoid the mistakes that cost new vendors the most money. Next week we’re digging into my weekly vendor workflow — how I restock, rebuild the case, prep for shows, and keep Mt. Silver Trading Co running smoothly. 👉 Subscribe if you’re getting value out of the Vending 101 series! It genuinely helps me keep these videos coming every week.