I Quit TCGplayer Direct - Here's Why

Shop my store 5% under market https://pokepastortcg.tcgplayerpro.com/search/products?productLineName=Pokemon Description: After more than a year selling through the TCGplayer Direct program, I decided it was time to step away. In this video, I explain what TCGplayer Direct actually is, how it works, and the three main reasons I chose to leave — even though I still think it’s an incredible tool for the right kind of seller. This wasn’t about floor pricing, drama, or Direct “failing.” It was about margins, time, and the season my business is in right now. If you’re selling Pokémon cards on TCGplayer — or considering joining Direct — this breakdown will help you decide whether it actually makes sense for your store. I also talk about: Direct vs regular marketplace selling Proseller sites and building a brand When volume helps… and when it hurts Why Direct is a tool, not an achievement For context, I run Poke Pastor TCG, buying and selling Pokémon cards full-time as a side business, with over 350,000 sales to date. I make videos like this to help you build a profitable, sustainable Pokémon card business. 👇 If you enjoy this kind of content, subscribe and come hang out on Sunday nights at 8:30pm Central for live streams, pack rips, and business talk. Thanks for watching — I’ll catch you in the next one. Peace. #tcgplayer #tcgplayerdirect #pokemoncards #pokemontcg #reselling #cardreselling #sidehustle #pokebusiness #tcgseller #entrepreneurlife