Great video! It’s funny to think of 90s inserts as a bastion of investing safety, but when compared to ultra modern, they’re much less volatile and WAY “safer”! 😂 When I got back into the hobby during the pandemic, I began with cards under $10, as it was purely for nostalgia’s sake. As I built up my collection again, I started to venture into the $50-$100 territory for my pickups. Even now as I’m getting into a few comma cards, the idea of “investing” by holding long term doesn’t really apply until you reach higher tiers of cards, where the opportunity cost starts getting significant. At a certain point, (and I’m getting pretty close to that point now) I won’t be comfortable going beyond a certain price point for a piece of cardboard with a picture of a sweaty man on it. But I count myself as one of those 90s player collectors who do sell my cards to get into other ones that I prioritize higher on my want list. While the idea of consolidation may sound appealing, it’s also putting all your eggs into a single basket, which can lead to higher risk exposure. Excellent thought provoking video here!

About this lighting? Where can I get it? I don’t do the Instasham or any social media.

The difference in the hobby now and 30 years ago is simple when talking about people collecting modern cards. When we were ripping packs in the 80’s/90’s and chasing all the key rookie cards at that time. It was going in your PC. There was never a thought of selling your 1986 Donruss Canseco or 1989 Upper Deck Griffey. Maybe trading it if you had a double for another rookie card at that time. Now someone pulls a Wembanyama 1/1, the first thing they do is get it graded and sell it. That is exactly what happened as there is a RU-vid video that tracks that journey. Those guys aren’t long-term collectors and won’t be here 5-10 years from now. There is nothing wrong with collecting cards and looking at them as something of value, because it’s the reality of the hobby for the past 30 years. But the high end people are buying/ripping backs for one reasons: They look at that card solely as an investment and not for the PC. This is why the hobby never grows, as there are too many people who jump in for the quick buck.

I would rather have 20 cards vs 1 card. Price can swing down real quick. Mainly anything new or all of a sudden 100x.... that would be a horrible buy. If i am spending 50k on a card ,it better have a proven history of 50k for over a year and there hasnt been any wild swings in price. Dont buy Luka base at $1800.....how did that work out? What is the difference between that Olympic card and a national convention 1/1? It is a gimmick card,poor investment

You sell cards to buy new cards; you're right, that's not new money. But someone bought your cards. That might well be new money.

DPZ is thinking the sports card hobby is turning into more and more a 'have's' and 'have not' type environment. $25 OFF your 1st PSA grading submission (1 Card Minimum!) Follow the link below and use promo code SCD25 to get started: It is very important that you add the promo code at the "Shipping & Billing" screen to receive the discount Link: bit.ly/3MA7CHr PROMO CODE: SCD25 Don't forget to check out our website: sportscarddad.com If you have a sports card collection to sell, I have resources to assist. Please email me at the address below. For all non-sports card related collectibles videos, visit my 2nd channel at @collectiblesdad For all your Card Supply & Card Case Needs, check out Card Capsule here: www.cardcapsule.us/sportscarddad Try out Market Movers here for quick and easy sales history data: www.sportscardinvestor.com/pl... Coupon Code: SCD Users will get a 14 day free trial and a 20% lifetime discount on any subscription at any level, monthly or annual. The only place on the internet w/ 10% off Slabmags! Check out SlabMags here: slabmags.com/discount/sportsc... Use Promo Code 'sportscarddad' at Checkout for 10% off your entire order! *Affiliate Link: I may receive a commission from purchases via this link Check out the latest sports card auctions on Ebay here: ebay.us/3cOQx0 #ad *Affiliate Link: I may receive a commission from purchases via this link

most breakers are shady. just FYI

Honestly the PSA specials sucked that month that's part of it

This Ohtani ball debacle is more mysterious than Keith Hernandez's spit

It’s Panini….. nuff said…..

This didn’t age well lol.

In California there were 3 or 4 days less business days in September than August or an 18% difference. Only YoY stats should be compared.

As a husband and father of 4 i get it, especially in this economy. Hats off to him for doing whatever it takes. I know it's not easy, but family is definitely the priority.

Maybe if I keep down voting these videos they will stop showing up in my feed

I think it is youtube that is ruining the card market by giving the breakers a platform. They were never here. I like some but the millionaire guys are addicted to the cards 🤑💰 it seems like a litte rigged nowadays

Firstly, RunGoodLife is one of the few card guys I subscribe to because he doesn’t hold any punches. Sports Card Dad because he has some interesting takes and will call it as he sees it. But…do we really think Topps/Fanatics will change anything? There are two options: A) Acquire licenses and change nothing in terms of business practices. B) Acquire licenses, fleece the consumer into thinking they care about us, sell direct-to-consumer, prices increase drastically. Ultimately, Topps/Fanatics will do what lines their pockets. And, they have already shown they don’t mind chase cards magically appearing where it is most advantageous. I buy singles of what I collect but have ALWAYS enjoyed ripping wax. What I collect has changed with time because inflated/ridiculous prices make it less fun. Sad times for the hobby.

Firstly, RunGoodLife is one of the few card guys I subscribe to because he doesn’t hold any punches. Sports Card Dad because he has some interesting takes and will call it as he sees it. But…do we really think Topps/Fanatics will change anything? There are two options: A) Acquire licenses and change nothing in terms of business practices. B) Acquire licenses, fleece the consumer into thinking they care about us, sell direct-to-consumer, prices increase drastically. Ultimately, Topps/Fanatics will do what lines their pockets. And, they have already shown they don’t mind chase cards magically appearing where it is most advantageous. Sad times for the hobby.

Appreciate the amplification of yesterday's vid and accompanying reaction.

If you have any doubts about how many Jordan 101's there might be all you have to do is compare the number of other rookie cards in the 84 Star: Barkley, Olajuwan,, Drexler, etc. There shouldn't be a wide disparity in their numbers. II got my 86 Fleer Jordan in 1990 and my BGS 8.0 Jordan 101 in 2012 at a ridiculously low price. My question to the rest of you is why didn't you get the101 years ago when they were a lot cheaper?

I'm all for the breakers and the suckers who buy into them. They allow me to pick up the singles I want for cheap on ebay without having to gamble ripping overpriced product!

All the Trout haters gonna eat their words when all is said and done. Griffey Jr was injured a lot in his late 20s early 30s as well (go look at his games played between 1994-95 and then again 2001-2006). He ended up with an 83.8 WAR after playing an additional 4 seasons after those injury plagued seasons and wound up being considered the best of his generation Now consider this, Trout is only 33. He has 6-7 seasons left (probably moving to DH and 1B in the later part of his career) and he already has an 86.2 WAR. That means he is well within reach of 100 WAR and could get to 115-120 if he stays relatively healthy. That puts him in line with Ted Williams on the all-time WAR list. Write him off if you will, but Sho is never touching those numbers.

9:09 you are wrong. Stop making shit up. Run good life is unallocated breaker.

I’ve been collecting and selling for 30 years and lately I’ve notice that my interest has lessened everyday. I think panini with all the different parallels had something to do with it.

4:54 your description SCREAMS you have no idea and never participated in a Dutch auction. Dustin this is counterfeit content. How about interview MatrixSportsCard who watches every FOTL auction. He has real experience.

I thought Ziggy did a video that said “breakers are good for the hobby”………respectfully disagree on his take. Breakers are not good for the hobby…….

Dutch Auction = Dutch Oven

Until breaking is gone the hobby is dead

RGL is one of the good ones

Has anyone identified the breakers that were allegedly involved?

Fake bad boy run good! Lol he is a fraud! Just salty he lost addicts because he didn't get any boxes!

RGL only breaker I still trust and only breaker I will watch.

2012 2014 prism is an example how people ruin the hobby

Thanks to all the people that buy into breaks for taking the loss so I can buy these cards for a fraction of what they think they are worth on ebay.

Good thing there’s content creators out there making videos and talking about what’s going on in the hobby. Otherwise you wouldn’t have any material to make videos

Yeah shady should always be followed by breakers, no one should waste their time, what not should be outlawed

Not arguing that all these products are pumped and dumped. Yes having a trustworthy breaker reviewing products is ice. Yes opening cards is a gamble. Breakers will exploit all of our addictive tendencies. If your jumping into breaks. Please do so responsibly as possible. Avoid the gimmicks at all costs. Find the guys just wanting to rip the product and not rip the ppl off

Let breakers keep the fotl dont understand why people keep over paying for break spots .

RGL knows what’s up and is transparent with his views on product and breaking. Breakers driving up and prices and fanatics is drinking the kool-aid. I think it’s fanatics business model to keep selling these products high to breakers first and collectors second

You don’t like breaking because you have a self admitted financial self control issue. Come on, be real 😂

This hobby is disgusting!

The best part about this is BLEZ RESPONDED LAST NIGHT!!! BREAKER FEUD BREWING?? @thesportscarddad

Breakers doing something wrong has got to be a misprint, Breakers never do anything wrong, they always do things on the up and up. Breaking is the cleanest industry I know. BTW - NOBODY has ever uttered any of those above things in their LIFE. #BREAKINGISBAD #BREAKINGBAD #BREAKINGISGAMBLING #BREAKINGISHORRIBLE

The ‘84 Star #101 and the ‘85 Star #117 are much more rare than the ‘52 Topps Mantle. Jordan’s brand is global. This is a card you put away as an investment. Pop counts will increase some but it makes no difference if the 3rd year ‘86 Fleer is still selling like hot cakes what do you think the Star cards will do with much less supply 📈

RGL is a great guy!

RGL is a good dude. Definitely a lot of shady breakers out there. I don’t know why people still support some of these breakers.

Breaking is for scam artists and degenerate gamblers.

An interesting story from @RunGoodLife around breakers potentially manipulating prices for the new Prizm Deca basketball card release. $25 OFF your 1st PSA grading submission (1 Card Minimum!) Follow the link below and use promo code SCD25 to get started: It is very important that you add the promo code at the "Shipping & Billing" screen to receive the discount Link: bit.ly/3MA7CHr PROMO CODE: SCD25 RunGoodLife's video on this topic is here: ru-vid.com/video/%D0%B2%D0%B8%D0%B4%D0%B5%D0%BE-pcZFiqEN3fI.html Don't forget to check out our website: sportscarddad.com If you have a sports card collection to sell, I have resources to assist. Please email me at the address below. For all non-sports card related collectibles videos, visit my 2nd channel at @collectiblesdad For all your Card Supply & Card Case Needs, check out Card Capsule here: www.cardcapsule.us/sportscarddad Try out Market Movers here for quick and easy sales history data: www.sportscardinvestor.com/pl... Coupon Code: SCD Users will get a 14 day free trial and a 20% lifetime discount on any subscription at any level, monthly or annual. The only place on the internet w/ 10% off Slabmags! Check out SlabMags here: slabmags.com/discount/sportsc... Use Promo Code 'sportscarddad' at Checkout for 10% off your entire order! *Affiliate Link: I may receive a commission from purchases via this link Check out the latest sports card auctions on Ebay here: ebay.us/3cOQx0 #ad *Affiliate Link: I may receive a commission from purchases via this link