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Was wondering if anyone had ideas or advice for me to be able to do this full time or at least make enough money in this. Thanks in advance!!

The National Restaurant Association estimates 80% of restaurants fail within 5 years of opening.

I would assume anyone wanting to buy and sell cards for a living probably has worse odds. 

Don't do it!

I'm with Commish, don't do it.

Give ebay a shot (as a side) for a bit, see how it goes....

Some seem to do well with it and some don't...

Maybe some have a brick & mortar location they run or

have a working relationship with....

Unfortunately it’s very hard to make a large profit in the hobby. Your best chance and it being a full time job is opening a card store. eBay is way to complicated now. If you are interested in a store make sure you have a large variety. I am more drawn into stores with .10 base boxes rather than a store trying to sell a $5 card for $25. Unfortunately it won’t end well if it’s not anything physical unfortunately (well most of the time). Yes there are sellers on eBay with thousands of feedback selling hundreds of cards everyday. But shipping 10 cards is complicated enough. Realistically this is my thoughts and is not trying to discourage you in anyway, but that’s my take.

your dreaming a nightmare

Ideas yes, making money, not sure. 

IMO stick with online sales. eBay and COMC, or if you’re up to it make your own online web store. Also, not a big fan but maybe sell spots for online box ripping, forgot what it’s called.  
 

Would you be doing it from Israel?

As a former 5 location small business owner (not card shops), it is tough to make enough money to survive. There are so many things to consider, business insurance, health insurance, security, rent, utilities, accounting, taxes, inventory, pricing to stay competitive, payroll and more taxes, advertising, signage blah blah blah!

Before all that you'll need a business plan and some capital. Try going to a bank and asking for money to buy baseball or Pokémon cards. The banker will say, "Bless yer heart"!

I wouldn't rush into anything. Try online sales, like eBay. Get a table at a card show. Also, you better have another source of income for at the very least 2 years. If you do overcome the odds and make some money, don't spend it! You never know what is going to happen. And don't expect any days off or vacations for awhile. 

On the other hand... nothing beats not working for the man!