Dear Rudy: You are the Problem. 

We need to start a GoFundMe for a second whiteboard for Rudy.

Hypothesis on why people cycle from TCGs: Honeymoon phase ends and… For those who thought they could make money in cardboard :turns out it’s work to sell things at a profit. For those who love the cards: turns out it’s work to find a place to play/consistently show up to play in person.

MTG = Money That's Gone

Honestly, I don't think most people can afford to carry on with the hobby. People watch these youtubers opening box after box and pulling crazy hits, they think it's that easy. Until they realize you "OH FUCK, I JUST SPENT $1000 ON A CASE AND DIDN'T PULL SHIT."

Hey Rudy, about the thing where collectors seem to leave after 2-3 years. I haven't seen it in data, but I've noticed it over and over. RU-vidrs give up about 2 years and allot of people who sell their entire collections have only been collecting for about 2 years. I have figured over the years that the average collectors simply loses interest after 2 years and gives up. Infact I thought after 2 years I would be done with both Rudy and Pokemon, but it's been over 7 years now!

On the subject of your analytics, I'll tell you when I found your channel and why I've stuck around so far (it isn't because I'm invested in cardboard). I found your channel during the D&D OGL drama back in January because you did touch on the subject a few times. I've stuck around for two (two and a half?) reasons. 1. Because you are an excellent source of news about what's going on with Hasbro/Wizards and I'm low-key hate watching to see if Cox and/or Williams get their comeuppance. 2. Because I used to play a lot of MtG back in the day and your content triggers some nostalgia for days gone by. Yes, you talk about collecting and finance as opposed to actual play, but I find the finance dynamics surrounding the industry fascinating. Your take on it all is both entertaining and educational and (who knows?) maybe I'll put that education to use one day. I appreciate what you're doing here, Rudy. I'll probably never be a patron because I'm such a casual viewer, but I might buy some t-shirts some day. Keep it up.

The line "You gotta be pretty fuckin stupid to do what I do." felt personal 🤣 Love this industry 😂 PS: Missed out on the XXL shirts. I'll buy one if you got a spare. 🧡

Umu is going to burn a pile of metazoo, I don’t think he will make a dent but would be a rad vid

Rudy sees Sabrina, “I’ll take her to TacoBell” Ah, a fellow man of culture.

The Sorcery playmats will eventually wash up on a beach like those Garfield phones in France

I find it odd that people buy TCG product with the sole intention of making money. You never lose when you’re buying items because you genuinely like the product and want it for yourself. Rudy is a unique. He was passionate about Magic/art etc, before turning it into what he has today. If people took a step back and just enjoyed the TCGs and weren’t looking for “the next big thing”, they’d save themselves a lot of headache. It’s just so weird hearing about people who decided Magic and Pokemon were going to somehow make them a millionaire. Rudy is an outlier. Enjoy the damn hobby people.

Buying 2000 ravnica remastered collector boxes was a huge mistake tiny tim

Rudy single handedly holding up his own career and MTG Lions. If he didnt make videos, MTG Lion wouldn't have anything to bitch about.

Rudy I’ve been a silent viewer for years now. Not even a tcg collector. Just love your views on the world and enjoy watching you open boxes. This video is gold. I’ll never leave. Oh and I’ll buy a damn shirt.😂

"Has anyone seen Metazoo Mike?" gave me a good chuckle.

20:43 I’m one of the guys who listened to your suggestion on the SP500 and I’m really glad I did!

The best thing about Rudy videos is that its useful to learn how to understand finance news

In the end as it turns out Rudy is the Timmy. Makes you think

As a 30year+ patreon supporter, Rudy has ruined my wife.. sorry life

Financial stability, or a lack of, is why people come and go.

It took me 14 min to realize Rudy was actually agreeing with the guy from the letter. He just gave me a sarcastic vibe at the beginning.

As a long term Patron, this is my favorite era yet

I'm never unsubscribing from your patreon Rudy!

About time for Rudy to do another whiteboard video, educating the TCG head honchos about how to prevent their games from turning into collections of worthless game pieces. Pink visor not optional👍

Hey Rudy, I just received my shirt and I love it!!! Thanks man.

I'm just a little fish in this pond, but in my time collecting/"investing" I've noticed trends among people who get turnt and burnt from the hobby, usually the following: -They had mismanaged expectations about their ability to monetize the hobby, whether it be flipping singles and/or sealed product and/or content creation -They were not realistic about the demand for capital when starting a sustainable business -They simply were not patient, and entertained too many dreams and anecdotes of folks getting rich overnight or even becoming profitable in the first 2-3 years. -They don't actually enjoy the product or collecting it. Taking a 50% loss on that one shitty set doesn't feel so bad if you still get that warm fuzzy feeling when you pick it up and hold it. I'm not a proprietor of a small business, nor do I "flip" any product, but what little come-ups I've had throughout my long term buy-and-hold pattern have been products of grabbing hot items at retail price and simply sitting and waiting. You know what the difference is between that Gym Challenge box back then and the same box now? 23 years. Time is the multiplier that I feel is chronically understated among new collectors and investors in the hobby.

My only problem with Rudy is that he took down part 1!

Rudy You Are The Danger , You Are Not In Danger

That thumbnail is spectacular

Oh Billy, say it ain't so

3 hundred and 69k subscribers, congrats rudy!

Rudy throwing a jab a METAZOO Mike. That I never thought I would see. When’s the knockout punch coming Rudy??

I miss the whiteboard. This was the best video you've done in a while. Enjoyed it.

8:20 Well, on my last Thanksgiving-Christmas holiday I was at the table and they said _"So, what you've been up to, Tim?"_ And I said _"I-I . . . have been cardboard investing."_ _"What? Are you buying those Magic the Gathering cards? I've seen it in the news."_ They asked. _"No, not really, I've been investing in Flesh & Blood and Metazoo . . ."_ _"What the f- is that, son?"_ They demanded. _"Well, it's like Magic, except it was created only a couple of years ago, through a Kickstarter campaign . . ."_ At this point I was overwhelmed by a barrage of whistling, forceful exhaling, rapping of fingers on the table: _"A Huwat? Sounds a lot like a scam to me, sonny." "What the hell were you thinking?" "Were you born yesterday??" "Why on Earth would you do that?!?"_ . . . at which point my recoiling, shrunken figure could manage only, looking at the floor, to blurt out in a tiny voice _". . . a popular cardboard influencer on the internet convinced me it was a good idea to go all in . . ."_ - then I retreated to a corner, and everyone spent the rest of the evening just pointing at me and laughing. (" -.-)

Hows those Metazoo investments?

Rudy if you see this, Happy new year brother.

We need part 1 back taco man

Rudy, people get old and move on to other things in life. New youngsters replace them, rinse and repeat. I havent played magic in like 6 years, still enjoy ur content. Always get me a laugh! Thank you Rudy!

Hope your doing good today Rudy! I can't abandon my position. Id rather let it collect dust than take a loss, im in for the long term. Stay the course 💪👌

Not a brand new viewer Rudy dude bro sir. Been here since 2018 and going strong

Rudy, your Emotions are EXTREME!!!!!!!!!!! HYPE!!!!!!!!!!!!!! You will always be Rudy to me Bro........... 2023 end of year love.... Bring it on..........

Boondocks did a great episode on news media manipulating viewers

I want to support on patreon but don't really want to buy stuff. I wish there were more $5 slots, but none are available. 😕

Bought a t-shirt !!! Enjoy the videos man !!

Rudy, I was one of the patreon members staying up late hitting refresh to become a member. I stopped my patreon this year not because of anything you did, but because I wanted to contribute more to my stock portfolio. Will be back to buy when all the TCG's are 10c on the dollar. Even though I am looking at finishing my playset of Cradles.

i want an alpha investement tshirt with Condemn the asset written on the back and a bear at the flee market art or something

Long term hold on everything my motto

I wish Rudy did monthly rankings of all the tcgs like how they do it for the nfl

Dear rudy, can you explain why sol ring was $44 last month?

Almost time to buy even Ruby is close to capitulation

We're just here cause you're cute. Happy new year homie! Love the hair

Get Rudy'D .

I’ve tried to join your Patreon, but it shows everything is full.

Shirts sold out wanted some…can’t give you money if you have no product

Dang, Rudy's view count is getting poor

Dear Rudy. I'm addicted to tacos because of you and I need help. Litterally wearing a sombrero my wifes father got me while eating tacos campechanos 🤤

Always seems to be down when blues in the white

I think they crossed the land in reprinting that Alex land art

Printed to oblivion, Printed to oblivion, Printed to oblivion, Printed to oblivion

YOU HAVE TO GO THROUGH I AM TO THINK ANYONEIS GOIN TO HARM . I BEG SOMEONE TO TRY

The monopoly man doesn't have a monacle

Kind of emotional watching this. Everything you say is right. I stopped watching your channel years ago and got a notification today. I usually ignore them. I ignore the truth, but it's all true. Rudy. Don't fall for taco Tuesdays

I think some people are more in touch with their touchy feely side and when they first start out in something they're passionate about it, obsessed, creepy attached to it. Eventually up to 3 years later it doesn't do a something they wanted, they get angry, they get toxic, they make a huge stink and they leave for the next thing. With algorithms tweaking your recommended section based on a one off video you watched eventually your video doesn't show up anymore it helps make a smoother transition into the next thing. Some people are sticks in the mud that downloaded newpipe get your content in their feed chronologically and tune in every so often for years. Those people short of actually dying are in it for the long haul there might have been some passion at one point, they might be upset some times but they for the most part are stable... personality wise anyways speaking from experience life has been a rollercoaster of ups and crushing downs.

Rudy. You are the Rudy, Ruby.

I started playing tcg games in 2013 and didn't know that some cards had high value until like 3 years of playing its cool opening packs and finding cool cards but I just like to play

Rudy, I've been watching you since 2017, and I never owned a single MTG product. I don't have any piece in the CCG world, I just sit back and watch the shenanigans from the sideline.

Dear Rudy, can you add a double chin cam please. thanks

Been around since the start. Scarlet Violet 2024 is like XY in 2017.... everyone sees it as toxic.

You have to have tons of From the Vault RU-vid subscribers!! Thanks for the video Rudy!!

Hey i noted the doggy on the back, new huh 😁

Chilling reign sucks evolving skies to the moon. Let’s go!!!!!

I wish I started collecting MTG in 1987.

🎉

he really did write it himself

Didn’t Rudy go on a diet? What happened

Worst part was dude caped his Patreon when everything was going crazy... Should have taken everyone who was willing. Made more money at the peak.

Rudy, it’s time for you to write a book.

Bought a fucking shirt! Wish I had subbed to this channel back in 2012 when I first started playing MTG. I love my game pieces and will hold till zero because your whiteboard videos helped me make adult investments. Keep up the good work Rudy and thank you for being the guy to tell it like it is.

15 years ago, the Rudy of the Pez collectors was saying the same thing. 35 years ago, the Rudy's were on TV shopping shows, selling the same dream with boxes of baseball cards.

Was watching a streamer open a box, he ranted for 10 minutes about the state of magic and how to save it; the rant ended with ‘and someone needs to take out Rudy’

Happy new year Rudy, cheers mate.

I bought a shirt 👔 🤷🏻‍♂️

One of your best. I hope people paid attention. Im actually going to share this one.

Get out, or get on board because it's all around the world on the Crazy Train.

What rudy doesn't tell you about flesh and blood is that he has a special relationship between LSS the company and himself where he gets Boxes directly bypassing normal distribution, he gets boxes cheaper than all other LGSs while getting exclusive special promos. Selling the Bundles mat + box + promo card he is making more 30-50% profit than your local store. The reason the fab boxes are so cheap in North America is because he is undercutting all other stores. He is complaining about a problem he caused. All other stores are forced to lower there prices to be able to move the product of their shelves because he his other assets including stocks and real estate are tanking and he needs more cash flow. be greedy when other are fearful. what a joke lmao

the fuck, im still here

I am not going anywhere

Dear Taco's: Fillings are the Problem.

I sold all my MTG and invested it all in Pickle Ball cards.

I see through your shit, Rudi.

Bought the shirt cause at least when the game pieces are worth 0 ill still have the shirt on my back

I started buying Bitcoin in 2015, and even I say 'I wish I bought sooner'

I feel what’s different now vs past bear markets is Magic has printed the hell outta the cards post-pandemic more than ever. Thats the wild card in all of this. Will be interesting once a bull market returns.

You gotta admit one thing whether you like or hate him, dude's pretty funny

An investor is never late, nor are they late. They arrive precisely when they mean to.

Little Johnny’s “giant glass eye” is called a monocle, as worn by Mr. Peanut and by aristocrats from a century ago.

A lot of bears in this market that’s for sure

The only validation I ever get from anyone is from rudy, confirming that i'm still a dumbass.

Going all in with Epilogue, boxes at my LGS are going for 35 bucks a box... Sorry y'all, getting heavy bags of it.

Was the elevator music you were humming the same tune that was on the elevator scene in the Blues Brothers? I can't hear it clearly enough