BobbyCuomo Posted January 14, 2021 Report Share Posted January 14, 2021 12 minutes ago, Ghent said: Anyone into trading cards now that it's popular again? lets trade I was into cards as a kid, and got back into it for a few years to scratch my gambling itch after mostly giving gambling up. Not even really into collecting, just enjoy opening packs. Hopefully making money but expecting to lose it. I bought about $10K worth of 2018-19 to keep sealed as an investment. Shortly after I did, It seemed pretty clear that they printed them to the moon so I figured meh, I love opening them anyways, so I'll just have my fun and sell them. Now, even if I had kept them sealed, there's no way I wouldn't have sold them by now anyways, but that $10K would be an easy $150K right now. Thank you for letting me whine And now after the boom over the last year, the prices are astronomical, there's no way I can get involved unless I run into some at Target. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ghent Posted January 14, 2021 Report Share Posted January 14, 2021 36 minutes ago, NeverOliver said: I was into cards as a kid, and got back into it for a few years to scratch my gambling itch after mostly giving gambling up. Not even really into collecting, just enjoy opening packs. Hopefully making money but expecting to lose it. I bought about $10K worth of 2018-19 to keep sealed as an investment. Shortly after I did, It seemed pretty clear that they printed them to the moon so I figured meh, I love opening them anyways, so I'll just have my fun and sell them. Now, even if I had kept them sealed, there's no way I wouldn't have sold them by now anyways, but that $10K would be an easy $150K right now. Thank you for letting me whine And now after the boom over the last year, the prices are astronomical, there's no way I can get involved unless I run into some at Target. It is absolutely insane. I'm in a group on Facebook with dudes selling cards for $30k like 15 minutes after posting. People in other countries offering to pay for flights for buyers. Nuts On December 30th, 2012 I bought a Lebron rookie card and an Anthony Davis rookie card off Ebay (Lebron $12 and AD $6) The Lebron is now worth $1,500 minimum and the AD is ~$800. I had a Giannis rookie card and two Curry rookie cards sitting in a box with cards that I hadn't filed away that I found on Christmas this year. I'm not sure what I should be doing with them. My hunch is I should sell off any hot cards of players from the last few years and hold on to Lebron and my older 90s collection stuff which still isn't worth much. I've got three Zion RCs I've opened recently and a Ja Morant, so those should pay off in the future. I'm glad card trading is back. Hope it sticks around, it's a fun and exciting hobby. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BobbyCuomo Posted January 14, 2021 Report Share Posted January 14, 2021 11 minutes ago, Ghent said: It is absolutely insane. I'm in a group on Facebook with dudes selling cards for $30k like 15 minutes after posting. People in other countries offering to pay for flights for buyers. Nuts On December 30th, 2012 I bought a Lebron rookie card and an Anthony Davis rookie card off Ebay (Lebron $12 and AD $6) The Lebron is now worth $1,500 minimum and the AD is ~$800. I had a Giannis rookie card and two Curry rookie cards sitting in a box with cards that I hadn't filed away that I found on Christmas this year. I'm not sure what I should be doing with them. My hunch is I should sell off any hot cards of players from the last few years and hold on to Lebron and my older 90s collection stuff which still isn't worth much. I've got three Zion RCs I've opened recently and a Ja Morant, so those should pay off in the future. I'm glad card trading is back. Hope it sticks around, it's a fun and exciting hobby. Man the Curry and Giannis are found money, I'd sell. But I'm really bad at holding things, I always just want my money back as money leaves my hand. The Zion hype is so wild. I like Zion, but what is his peak, Blake Griffin? The hobby didn't give a shit about Blake Griffin and he played in LA. I had an outstanding Kobe auto redemption when he died that they just replaced with a special pack that had an exclusive Kobe in it. I opened because it had been so long since I opened a pack and turns out the packs were like $3k out of the gate. But I did hit a Ja I sold for $1500 and the Kobe card for $500 so I can live with it. The auto was like a $100 card when I pulled it. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jan Backing Track Posted January 14, 2021 Report Share Posted January 14, 2021 Durant + Kyrie + Harden lol 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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Ghent Posted January 14, 2021 Report Share Posted January 14, 2021 7 minutes ago, NeverOliver said: Man the Curry and Giannis are found money, I'd sell. But I'm really bad at holding things, I always just want my money back as money leaves my hand. haha and I'm the opposite. I am majorly hesitant to sell anything because I worry that it will be worth way more some day if I hold on to it. It's pretty weird how some players are deemed worthless. Even guys like Embiid. You can still snag a Prizm RC of his for like $50. Why? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BobbyCuomo Posted January 14, 2021 Report Share Posted January 14, 2021 4 minutes ago, Ghent said: haha and I'm the opposite. I am majorly hesitant to sell anything because I worry that it will be worth way more some day if I hold on to it. It's pretty weird how some players are deemed worthless. Even guys like Embiid. You can still snag a Prizm RC of his for like $50. Why? Keldon Johnson, $30. Joel Embiid in a much more limited release? $50. Baseball has a bad case of that as well. Bowman comes out and every damn 1st rounder is worth a fortune. Random high school long shot taken 17th overall? $300. Paul Goldschmidt right now? $125. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jan Backing Track Posted January 14, 2021 Report Share Posted January 14, 2021 I like to open packs in NBA 2K historic team mode... Not the same but I get why people get addicted to it. It's euphoric when you finally get a good card. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ghent Posted January 14, 2021 Report Share Posted January 14, 2021 I'm a big casino person, opening packs of cards is like playing a slot machine for me. Love the excitement when you pull something good Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mitch. Posted January 31, 2021 Author Report Share Posted January 31, 2021 Anyone been watching much?? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jan Backing Track Posted February 3, 2021 Report Share Posted February 3, 2021 On 1/31/2021 at 5:58 PM, Mitch. said: Anyone been watching much?? No, LeBron is still the face of our league and he sucks. Excited for next year's playoffs though. I am interested to see how Brooklyn turns out. It either is going to be killer to watch, or they will just combust like all 3 of them have proven to do with other egos.. Theirs might just work though.. They're all odd and laid back types. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
The Skeleton Dance Posted February 3, 2021 Report Share Posted February 3, 2021 On 1/31/2021 at 6:58 PM, Mitch. said: Anyone been watching much?? No, the Toronto Raptors are complete trash. Hey at least we got that one championship though. I savor it because it's probably never going to happen again weeeeee. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JarJarBlinks Posted February 3, 2021 Report Share Posted February 3, 2021 On 1/31/2021 at 5:58 PM, Mitch. said: Anyone been watching much?? I watch every Thunder game, kind of nice to not have the pressure to win anything and watch the young core develop. DORT baby. I also "picked" the Bucks as my other team to half-ass follow and honestly I'm so bored and frustrated every time I watch them. Giannis needs to learn how to shoot a goddamn free throw. It kind of reminds me of the Durant/Westbrook Thunder where the end of the game they have absolutely no clue what to do and end up with a triple-teamed 3 by Middleton to lose the game. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JarJarBlinks Posted March 2, 2021 Report Share Posted March 2, 2021 Can’t believe I’m saying this but I’m loving watching and rooting for the pelicans and hornets. Really fun teams to watch. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BobbyCuomo Posted March 9, 2021 Report Share Posted March 9, 2021 You guys in to NBA Top Shot? Trying to get the hang of it, was able to buy the $14 pack this weekend and make $150 in a couple hours. Just bought a Steph 2327/35k for $99 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jan Backing Track Posted March 9, 2021 Report Share Posted March 9, 2021 56 minutes ago, NeverOliver said: You guys in to NBA Top Shot? Trying to get the hang of it, was able to buy the $14 pack this weekend and make $150 in a couple hours. Just bought a Steph 2327/35k for $99 Top Shot is the weirdest thing in the world to me. Essentially you buy highlights and can sell them like stocks or collector items? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BobbyCuomo Posted March 9, 2021 Report Share Posted March 9, 2021 9 minutes ago, Yang Gun Kelly said: Top Shot is the weirdest thing in the world to me. Essentially you buy highlights and can sell them like stocks or collector items? I guess as an NFT it’s kind of compared to crypto more than stocks? Not super sure. But yup, a lil 4 second clip you can get on YouTube for free. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jigsaw Posted May 17, 2021 Report Share Posted May 17, 2021 On 3/9/2021 at 4:40 AM, NeverOliver said: You guys in to NBA Top Shot? Trying to get the hang of it, was able to buy the $14 pack this weekend and make $150 in a couple hours. Just bought a Steph 2327/35k for $99 Weirdly, I've just found out about this over the past week. I know I've completely missed the boat in terms of making instant money, but I think long term with little investments, you could make a healthy little profit. I'm awaiting to open my first $9 pack this Thursday haha! Since last summer, I've gotten back into watching NBA again - it's probably helped that Sky Sports have started showing it again in the UK. I've not actually picked a team yet but I do enjoy watching the Charlotte Hornets play, such a fun, young team, although they have gone of the rails a little bit the last couple of months due to injury. Gone from being the No.4 seed to No.10 (Lost two places in last night's defeat to Washington). 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JarJarBlinks Posted May 26, 2021 Report Share Posted May 26, 2021 Is anyone else enjoying watching the Clippers get stomped as much as I am? Luka talking mad shit every single play and I'm here for all of it. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BobbyCuomo Posted May 27, 2021 Report Share Posted May 27, 2021 Clippers get swept and Kawhii comes to the Warriors Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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