Collective Vendor
The Collective Vendor is our flagship vault, operated directly under the Collective brand. This is where we prove the model before expanding to additional vendors.
About
The Collective Vendor is operated by [Name], a Pokémon card trader with [X] years of experience in the market.
Background:
Started collecting/trading in [year]
Specializes in [modern chase cards / vintage / graded / sealed — TBD]
Active at major shows including [list shows]
Track record of turning $20,000 into $65,000+ in 8 months
Track Record
[Month Year] - [Month Year]
$20,000
$65,000
+225%
Historical returns are based on personal trading prior to Collective. Past performance does not guarantee future results.
Strategy
The Collective Vendor focuses on:
Modern chase cards — High-demand cards from recent sets with strong liquidity
Grading arbitrage — Buying raw cards with high grade potential, submitting to PSA/CGC, selling graded
Show sourcing — Leveraging in-person connections at major Pokémon shows for below-market deals
Seasonal timing — Aligning buys/sells with set releases, holidays, and market cycles
Risk Parameters
To protect funders, the Collective Vendor operates within defined limits:
Max single card position
10% of vault
Max position in one set
25% of vault
Minimum cash buffer
20% of vault
Grading queue limit
30% of vault
These parameters may be adjusted with notice to funders.
Fee Structure
Performance fee
20% of profits (high-water mark)
Management fee
None
Operating costs
Passed through (capped, transparent)
Operating costs include:
Show travel and table fees
Grading submission fees
Shipping and insurance
Storage costs
Operating costs are reported monthly and capped at [X]% of vault value per year.
Vault Details
Status
Launching [Q_ 2025]
Target raise
$100,000 - $250,000
Minimum deposit
$1,000
Vault capacity
$500,000
Reporting
The Collective Vendor provides:
Weekly: Vault value update
Monthly: Full inventory report, operating costs breakdown
Quarterly: Performance summary, strategy outlook
Reports are posted on-chain and in our community channels.
Contact
Questions about the Collective Vendor?
Discord: [link]
Twitter/X: @collective_mkts
Email: [TBD]
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