kyberforged
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Could also be what typically happens to white fabric, yellowing.
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😂 I definitely raked this weekend. The “ROBBED” inscription might actually be my favorite part of the whole haul because it makes that Nolvi card feel so much more unique.
And yeah, getting the Elly and Sal autos on cards I already really liked was a huge win. Then somehow I managed to sneak two Pokémon cards into the weekend too. The wallet may not agree, but I’m calling it a successful weekend. 😂
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Oof, that one would hurt to look back on. 😬 Especially because it wasn’t just a card you sold—it was a card you and your dad owned together.
But hindsight in the hobby is brutal. Nobody knows which cards are going to explode five years later. At the time, turning it into $2,050 probably felt like a pretty great result.
Still… seeing both sitting around $5K now would have me staring at the old transaction like, “We could have had the Jordan AND kept the Kaboom.”
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Yeah, i’d have a hard time passing on that one too. There’s just something about those 90s Jordan cards that makes them fun to chase, especially when you grew up watching him.
I’m with you on the Baker for the grading gamble though. At the price I got all three, I figured it was worth taking the shot. Now I just need the cards to cooperate when I get them under the magnifying glass. 😂
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Yeah, that’s the part that makes me question simple yellowing too. If it were just the fabric aging, I’d expect more random discoloration rather than following the exact curve of the card design.
The fact that it’s concentrated along one edge makes me wonder if something during production or storage is causing it. Definitely an interesting one to figure out.
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That’s a really cool way to approach shows. I especially like the kids bingo idea because it gives kids something to actually participate in instead of just tagging along while the adults look at cards.
And seeking out veteran-owned tables is a great personal connection too. At that point you’re not just shopping for cards, you’re finding people you already have something in common with. I bet some of those conversations end up being more memorable than the cards you bring home.
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Honestly, I think a LOT of collectors probably feel that way and just don’t say it. There are some incredible cards at shows, but that doesn’t mean you need to have a six-figure collection to belong there.
I’d go into October with the mindset that you’re there to look, learn, talk to people, and hopefully find something you like. Your collection doesn’t have to impress anyone else to be worth collecting.
And honestly, the first bad experience may have just been a bad show. Give yourself another shot. I think you’ll have a completely different experience once you find your comfort zone.
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It’s kinda how I collect MJ now. Is it a cool looking insert with high grade potential, then I grab it.
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Yeah, I’ve seen some of those unlicensed designs that are honestly better looking than the licensed stuff. 😂 The lack of logos doesn’t bother me nearly as much when the card itself looks that good.
It’s definitely dangerous when you can get a cheap pack and suddenly find yourself thinking, “Well… I might as well grab a box.” 😆
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Least expensive teams were the Cards and Jets at $20 and the most expensive was the Giants at $485
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Yeah, that’s the scary part. You see guys throwing harder and harder every year, but there has to be a point where the body just can’t keep up with what they’re asking it to do.
And Strider is a really interesting example because he seems to do everything he can to take care of himself. If even someone that meticulous keeps running into injuries, it definitely makes you wonder what the long-term outlook is for these high-velocity guys. Hopefully I’m wrong too, because watching a healthy Strider pitch is a lot of fun.
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Yeah exactly. Downtowns are a perfect example because the design can be incredible, but if it’s not a player you care about, it’s probably not making its way into the PC.
I think that’s where I’m trying to draw the line too. Find the player first, then let the cool cards within that player’s market fight for a spot. 😂
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That’s probably the healthiest way to collect . The player is the reason you’re buying it, and the cool design just makes the decision easier.
I’m trying to get better at that approach myself, because once I start buying cards simply because they look cool, the PC can get out of control pretty quickly.
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Yeah, Olsen is one of those guys I think gets overlooked sometimes because he’s been around for a while. If he keeps putting up numbers like this, though, I could see his cards getting a little more attention. Definitely seems like he’s found another gear this season.
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Yeah, I agree. There’s something special about a kid pulling a card that they’ll probably remember for the rest of their life. I’d probably hold onto it too, at least for a while. You can always sell it later, but once it’s gone you can’t really get that first-pull experience back.