People are getting sketchier and more pathetic every day in the sports cards hobby. Can you even be sure that your packages will be delivered safely?
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@biiigsportsguy61486 ай бұрын
I have been getting a lot of people through Facebook or KZfaq saying I’m the most negative person in the hobby. Guess what? I don’t care. I am advocating for people who enjoy cards and want to simply build their collections, kids whose parents don’t have a lot of money, etc. I am tired of the greed, flippers, breakers, scammers, and awful quality from manufacturers while they price gouge everyone. I will gladly continue ranting about nonsense in the hobby until 90% of the problems are solved. If it drives prices down or at least helps to continue the downfall, I view that as a win so people can buy more and actually enjoy collecting again!
@johnmassey27376 ай бұрын
You are awesome. Please keep educating us!!! Love your content.
@Dario_Mazzella19756 ай бұрын
Your telling it like it is bro. Some people can't handle the truth
@JohnWilliams-wz9vk6 ай бұрын
Fuck .em .continue ..mission .
@MoreBuffMoreMuff6 ай бұрын
While dumping your whole collection? Lol. You're a Sidedoor Johnny who started buying during the boom. YOU invested. YOU lost. Womp womp.
@biiigsportsguy61486 ай бұрын
@@MoreBuffMoreMuff actually I was re selling boss, you don’t even know me lol
@TheBnicholas16066 ай бұрын
If you buy one for 350 and yet to sell it for 750, that's your right to do so... If 750 is too high then the market will let it sit there, that's everyone's choice too.. That price in Facebook can also be negotiated down.. he might just be shooting high, but if he can break even or make a small profit you'd be surprised he might take 400 if offered
@davidcoopes37566 ай бұрын
My thoughts exactly. If there was fraud involved like the card wasn't what was advertised, ok. But if its fair and the person is willing to pay, there's no problem. There's no fixed price on anything. Its worth what someone is willing to pay. No one is twisting their arm to pay that amount.
@Eat-Z-Bugs6 ай бұрын
Yes, Capitalism.
@bobdenver71266 ай бұрын
don't buy cards of woke players like Brees
@petMonster286 ай бұрын
I've been collecting trading cards for over 35 years and it's the best "investment" I've ever made. My investment has paid huge dividends in the form of FUN. Many people I know achieved their fun "investing" in hanging out at the bars and clubs with friends, going to sporting events, playing video games, traveling, gambling at the casino, etc., and all they have to show for it is memories. I actually have tangible product to show for it, some of which might actually be worth a lot of extra money when it's all said and done and I decide to part ways with it. Bottom line, if you can't have fun collecting cards without seeing your collection appreciate in value, then it might not be the "investment" for you.
@motherofcards84866 ай бұрын
A lot of people would argue that memories are more important than tangible products.
@petMonster286 ай бұрын
@@motherofcards8486 Oh for sure! And I have a TON of those from collecting trading cards. Some of my best memories are from the days when my grandfather used to take me to card shows, and when we built our own storage boxes and display cases for my cards, and countless others. But I ALSO have cards on top of the memories. I also have great memories from all the times I went to trance shows with my best friends when I lived in San Fran, but I don't have any collectibles to show for it. All I'm trying to say is the cards are icing on the cake. The "investment" is the amount of fun I've had "playing" with my cards.
@biiigsportsguy61486 ай бұрын
There ya go
@petMonster286 ай бұрын
@@motherofcards8486 Yes! And by collecting cards, you can have both!
@fliplife676 ай бұрын
The wax prices are too moon when they say the market is all down on singles not only that but people’s greed has also played a big role.
@classic763 ай бұрын
I had not collected sport cards since my Grant Hill rookie card. It's been a while. Now my son is showing interest in basketball, so I thought it'd be cool to introduce him to the hobby. My mind is blown. Multiple variations for the same card. Multiple specialty cards for the same player. Insane prices for not that many cards. I saw a guy crack open a "case" of maybe 8 cards for $17,000. WTF. He did his best to sell the suspense, but he pulled some scrubs out of that case. Only 1 seemed worthwhile - a Jokic with a game worn jersey patch. Nice - but not 17K nice. I've enjoyed explaining the history to my son, explaining the potential of future stars, the greatness of former and current stars. The rabbit holes I've fallen down reacquainting myself with the hobby has been jarring. I'll just hold fast to the experience and sentimental memories I'll share with my son. This other stuff is for the birds.
@biiigsportsguy61483 ай бұрын
You hit the nail on the head. Only idiots paying thousands to chase. And even dumber to buy cards for 5 figures.
@brooklynbobbyscardrips6 ай бұрын
The breakers are making money...Rest of us ,forget about it..
@charlesfuchs6 ай бұрын
Its garbage, its game over... so lets stop talking about it and we all just leave. its a waste of time
@biiigsportsguy61486 ай бұрын
It’s getting pretty brutal and very polarized
@ElenaMarcelino96 ай бұрын
Yar, I'm giving up. No point in paying $60 on a card to make $120 when cards are going down from $1000 to $400. Wasting my time. I'll just buy the odd dirt cheap card, that's it.
@charlesfuchs6 ай бұрын
Buy crypto, its easier lol@@ElenaMarcelino9
@thomasalmerini4716 ай бұрын
I don't buy retail boxes. I simply by bulk lots and put together sets. If I want a star or rookie, I'll shop around.
@kmik44666 ай бұрын
Have you ever been on eBay? 99% of cards are listed over value.
@lukeandnoahsdad6 ай бұрын
But at the same time, this is what a free market is. If someone wants to sell for twice what they paid for it and someone buys it because they want it then what’s wrong with that!
@biiigsportsguy61486 ай бұрын
That’s fair
@wax2thefuture6476 ай бұрын
You gotta get out of this modern shit,. Just hearing the names of these players and parallels make me nauseous. 1800s - 1950s is where real card collecting is at.
@GKA111116 ай бұрын
Yeah not everyone was born in 1950. I was born in 1998. Sorry I didn’t grow up in the golden era of cards like you grandpa. I still collect and add to my personal collection. Not everything has to be “oh the old days were so much better blah blah blah” 40 year old men need to stop crying about all their hobbies. You cried about the nfl being woke now you’re crying about card value. It’s pathetic
@wax2thefuture6476 ай бұрын
@@GKA11111 you sound uneducated.. rip some more Prizm blasters
@johnrinck48836 ай бұрын
I like the look of modern cards, especially when they use retro designs (that sounds oxymoronic). But the only ones I'll buy are autos of older players like Mike Schmidt. I won't touch the current players, especially with 50,000 variations of each card.
@TheseRmyFatPants6 ай бұрын
I bought a 2021 classics herbert 1/1 non auto for $350 in early 2022. Sold it 6 months later for $650. Guess I'm a scumbag.
@robmckay72896 ай бұрын
Thats ebay for u , just gotta sift thru the crap man. I only collect Jordan so the outrageous prices are common when i search his cards. There is however plenty of deals ive stole some great inserts on auction this whole year. Added plenty of cards to my collection for dirt cheap prices
@lazesquivel26776 ай бұрын
Thanks for this video. I hope you understand the importance of these videos cause they are really informative and helpful. It's also something not many others are doing!
@Dario_Mazzella19756 ай бұрын
The card flippers /big spenders are literally killing the hobby. I remember chasing my favorite players and selling the rest i didnt want for a reasonable price. The hobby has changed so much. Im literally selling my collection and trying another hobby
@biiigsportsguy61486 ай бұрын
Yeah me too!
@jonlamica92166 ай бұрын
its not just a hobby anymore lol go cry more
@jonlamica92166 ай бұрын
i bet your selling your cards at market value to huh
@Dario_Mazzella19756 ай бұрын
@jonlamica9216 I only sell through ebay so ebay is giving me a colonoscopy without lubricant. So I have to raise the price a bit just to make decent money. I recently sold a 2000 playoff momentum jim mcmahon #25 auto/ game used for $330 and got $280 out of the deal. I currently have a 2001 joe dimaggio legendary cuts auto up right now and I'm trying to get as much as I can for it. There are a few up for $1400 but that's extreme gouging. I got mine at $700 with best offer. Ebay really stiffs you on fees. I do sell blasters like for 40. I've taken a loss as some are going for way more.just trying to get rid of it cause even keeping a little feeds into my card addiction
@motherofcards84866 ай бұрын
I sold a 2023 Bowman Elly De La Cruz Gold Shimmer PSA 10 for a little over $500 when all his cards were outragiously priced. My exact card sold 2 weeks later for $1500 Best Offer Accepted (originally $2500)!! Now you can get the same card for under $300. It's crazy. Thanks for your video!
@ThatstheFactsRussianJewMax6 ай бұрын
GREAT VIDEO AS ALWAYS. IT HONESTLY SUCKS FOR BOTH PARTIES ASSUMING THAT EVERYONE IS BEING HONEST. THE WORST IS THAT THE COURIER COULDNT CARE LESS.
@freddysg35436 ай бұрын
If you are not doing your due diligence before you purchase a card and you overpay, you have NO ONE to blame but yourself. If you don’t like the asking price of a card, make an offer or MOVE ON. If someone can sell a card for a lot more than YOU sold it for or they bought it for, then good for them. Folks are in this “hobby” for many different reasons and purpose. Just because they may not align with yours, doesn’t mean this hobby is getting worse.
@biiigsportsguy61486 ай бұрын
90% of the people in this hobby don’t do their due diligence, I’m just doing them a favor. And the hobby has most certainly gotten worse and anyone actively involved including going to local shows knows that.
@freddysg35436 ай бұрын
@@biiigsportsguy6148 Has gotten worse from when? Let me guess, the “covid boom”
@chamb1576 ай бұрын
Thanks for bringing attention to the issues in the hobby, so many things are completely out of whack right now, best to stay away imo
@MoneybaggJoe6 ай бұрын
Loading/unloading packages and mail is a very rushed job to have. Everything is high paced. While they don’t intentionally damage packages, it will happen given the time frame they have to load trucks. Always over protect items if selling online
@Blackopspenguin6 ай бұрын
So you mad at house flippers and used car salesmen too? I get what you’re saying but people have a vision to buy and sell for a profit. If people refuse to overpay they won’t have much profit and the majority will stop. But if people are willing to keep paying a premium for these cars then the middlemen will continue.
@bmc53886 ай бұрын
Sold my entire collection a year ago and bailed on the hobby. Now I could care less about the scams and I have saved so much money. Breakers and frauds are a cancer to the hobby and I think they succeeded in killing it as thousands of ppl are getting out.
@bmc53886 ай бұрын
@@BringingTheHeat-VBC selling was very frustrating. Had people claiming they didn’t receive cards and lost even more money. I had so many lowball offers for cards that sold at auction for a lot more. I also sold great cards mcdavid and matthews graded rookies for far less than they are worth. I didn’t care I just wanted out and hated the thought of having all those cards, knowing the only way to get rid of them is to deal with scammers and people trying to rip you off. I still enjoy watching some KZfaq breakers just to see the new stuff when it comes out and that’s enough for me.
@user-is8oq9ss3e6 ай бұрын
What's happening bro I have been collecting sports cards for 45 years and I have never liked grading companies and I may be wrong for filling that way!! I fill like there's a monopoly being run on that subject and that is all I'm going to say about it but I get your point on people trying to blow the prices up for card's that aren't what the Market Movers say they're worth!
@gangish6 ай бұрын
This is just your personal list of grievances about the hobby
@user-hm5zb1qn6g5 ай бұрын
"That's just, like, your opinion, man."
@LSUmisfit5 ай бұрын
I can only hope the pricess go down. I'd love to pick up PC pieces without putting my family in poverty.
@WilliamLowell-gs8tt6 ай бұрын
Absolutely the most negative individual I have seen in a long time.
@biiigsportsguy61486 ай бұрын
Glad you’re along for the ride
@NicklausKropf6 ай бұрын
hey i just wanted to ask. I really enjoy the hobby of buying and selling. Should I still do it.. I don't highsell or lowball.
@biiigsportsguy61486 ай бұрын
Sure, you can do whatever you like. I’m not here to tell anyone what to do just giving my opinion on where the hobby is and what’s going on. I think there is a good fair way to make money and to help people build their collections.
@MarioLuigi-vb3rp6 ай бұрын
The card business has been this way for decades. I’m a little confused 4:27
@EYoung886 ай бұрын
Honestly I’ve lost bids on something on eBay and a week later seen it listed for more from the winning bidder. Not much you can do really. Also I think ppl can list/ask whatever they want for their cards. In the end it’ll either sell or not.
@biiigsportsguy61486 ай бұрын
Yea it sucks when you actually want something and some idiot buys it just to resell it in front of you.
@shakascloset17006 ай бұрын
@biiigsportsguy6148 I PC a modern common baseball player and some idiot keeps buying the rare ones I need and some I already have and immediately relists them for covid era pricing. So aggravating🤬.
@kmik44666 ай бұрын
1/1 only market is set by the person selling it. Captitalism 101
@biiigsportsguy61486 ай бұрын
Yeah and it was on public auction and sold for 300
@ignoredchain31346 ай бұрын
I see this over priced crap daily and what’s really messed up is people who don’t collect out here running to the stores to buy up all the sealed boxes and post them online for double and sometimes triple what it originally costs no way will I ever buy a box like that if I can’t get it for the original price it’s a pass for me they can have it I can always go to my lcs and find something I like for a completely fair price
@jonlamica92166 ай бұрын
that's called making a living give it a shot
@srjwildcat35896 ай бұрын
Making a living is getting a real job like the rest of us. Not trying to take advantage of anyone you can during a health crisis. That's where it all started. People with real jobs grew up collecting/loving the hobby. Scumbag scalpers/secondary market sellers/WhatFnNot/Wannabe breakers ALL came along during the covid invasion trying to take advantage while sitting at home on their a$$e$ getting hand outs from the government while the rest of us were saving lives and now can't afford to enjoy the hobby we have for decades. Hobbies are for fun/relaxing. Jobs are Jobs. To me they shouldn't be considered anywhere near the same thing. I've seen grown a$$ "men" knocking women/children over to "steal" every box they can get their hands on to sell so they don't have to get off their lazy a$$e$ and work for a living. It's discusting.
@BeyondtheBreakCollectors6 ай бұрын
Very informative. There is a lot of great stuff in hobby but definitely some bad. Thanks for bringing this to our attention!
@JohnWilliams-wz9vk6 ай бұрын
Mahomes .2017 PRIZM ...PSA9. ..down to less than .900...ooof ..he loses ..and cards will tank..I'm long hold..on Josh Allen .I will sell some at National .and unload Purdy..ect
@lukeandnoahsdad6 ай бұрын
Totally agree
@biiigsportsguy61486 ай бұрын
Thanks for watching, we’ve got more heat coming next week!
@TheBargainBoxer6 ай бұрын
I think the sale of the card is legit. Be happy Fanatics isn’t selling the card. They would be 10xing the card for 3 grand……
@srjwildcat35896 ай бұрын
If you've collected off/on for decades, what do you think the best way is to get as much gor your collection as you can get? I LOVE this hobby, but Im getting VERY close to being out. I consider myself computer illiterate, so not sure if selling off to an LCS, card show or what would be best. Thanks! Thanks for sharing! 🏈🏈🏈🏈🏈🏈🏈🏈🏈 Take Care/Stay Safe ✌ Might be time to get out completely, if not all but my main PC and just enjoy the sport without collecting anymore. The hobby is a disgrace at this point. The covid invasion IMO has begun the destruction of the hobby. Its always been TRUE collectors rhat have saved this hobby time and time again, even through the junk wax era. Now that they've priced/screwed most TRUE collectors out of the hobby, who do they expect to come to the rescue this time? Who will rescue it from the junk slab era??? No way the deep pocketed scumbags will want anything to do with it when there's not tons of $$ to be "stolen".
@srjwildcat35896 ай бұрын
If you haven't, you should check out AIH sports and others like him. You all might get along well. No BS. And talk about all the BS/scams/loaded boxes, etc going on in the hobby.
@biiigsportsguy61486 ай бұрын
Will do, thanks for the tip. For selling the collection I’d list either on Facebook marketplace or a Facebook group. But keep in mind since you’re selling all at once, the buyer will want a decent deal with room to make money. Shoot for 70% of total value.
@srjwildcat35896 ай бұрын
@@biiigsportsguy6148 I avoid Facebook like the plague 😂 I made the mistake of signing up for it when I 1st got my phone and now I can't seem to get it off my phone. 😂 All that seemed to happen on there was strangers asking to be my friend- N O P E . 😂
@user-nh1qq6mo7h6 ай бұрын
If a Seller is pricing that high (they priced themselves out of potential sales), then isn't it better for other Sellers that price them at market? Basically they are steering buyers to you
@johnmassey27376 ай бұрын
Thank you! I appreciate you so much.
@kylebcarvalho31076 ай бұрын
Imo everything’s money if I have a 1/1 and paid 350 I’m gonna tryn sell it for profit it’s always been like that
@biiigsportsguy61486 ай бұрын
Well I’m guessing you’ve been in the hobby for like 3 years tops. So yeah it probably seems like it’s always been that way lol
@torrentialdownpourmondays55105 ай бұрын
Brother I agree with you I used to have a channel and wasted a lot of money not this username but sports cards and the ppl suck
@jonlamica92166 ай бұрын
the most negative person not in the hobby with another video about people in the hobby
@PaulHickey6 ай бұрын
yeah just by the title it seems super negative. We're spreading positivity in our content. Let's go.
@johnmassey27376 ай бұрын
Haters gonna hate
@biiigsportsguy61486 ай бұрын
@@PaulHickey you have that clown Gary Vee in your video? That’s cute
@biiigsportsguy61486 ай бұрын
Yet here you are 🤷🏽♂️
@jonlamica92166 ай бұрын
you have issues with gary vee to lol, sounds like you just dont like successful people @@biiigsportsguy6148
@biiigsportsguy61486 ай бұрын
Thanks for watching!
@paulmichaels36556 ай бұрын
Must be a guy who invested in Trey Lance and Mac Jones
@biiigsportsguy61486 ай бұрын
I’ve never owned either. I own a guy named Tom Brady
@lloydkeaton49406 ай бұрын
There's nothing wrong with the hobby we just don't like blasters
@jf2000x6 ай бұрын
Thought this dude quit like a month ago?
@biiigsportsguy61486 ай бұрын
But here we are
@chucksmith71006 ай бұрын
Stop whining bro one guy doesn’t make the hobby trash😂
@biiigsportsguy61486 ай бұрын
Oh you need more proof? Got it
@jonlamica92166 ай бұрын
also you do deals at card shows lol are you avoiding fees also? i don't think you realize how bad these videos make you look but keep them coming they make me feel good about myself
@biiigsportsguy61486 ай бұрын
If you say so, I’m sure you need something to feel good about yourself tho. I’m glad my videos can help you
@johnmassey27376 ай бұрын
If you don't like them, then do something else. Maybe get a job??
@MoreBuffMoreMuff6 ай бұрын
Lmao. This clown is hating on people flipping cards and also acting like it's a new phenomenon. Flipping has been going on for decades. Why don't you like capitalism?
@biiigsportsguy61486 ай бұрын
Ease off the roids before getting on the internet bud
@paulmichaels36556 ай бұрын
I agree this guy is a card commie😂
@coopstain17285 ай бұрын
Looks like you dont have a personality. You have to copy MorePlatesMoreDates. You even have his picture as your picture! LMAO! Yet you are calling him a clown? Ironic and hypocritical dont you think?
@kylebcarvalho31076 ай бұрын
Like this video is just horrible wow basically saying it’s bad making money reselling
@ploppyysock6 ай бұрын
why did u try to claim it for more than it was worth? that's scummy, glad usps only gave you $100
@biiigsportsguy61486 ай бұрын
Because they destroyed it and that’s what I paid for the card lol
@gangish6 ай бұрын
This dude ain't got no life. He just crying 😢 about other people
@biiigsportsguy61486 ай бұрын
You ain’t got no life, you’re just here commenting lol
@b_moresneakers92776 ай бұрын
Dude stop crying someone can ask whatever they want for a card it is the buyer just do to do his research you are a reseller your self which is no better
@biiigsportsguy61486 ай бұрын
Thanks for watching
@robmckay72896 ай бұрын
Thats ebay for u , just gotta sift thru the crap man. I only collect Jordan so the outrageous prices are common when i search his cards. There is however plenty of deals ive stole some great inserts on auction this whole year. Added plenty of cards to my collection for dirt cheap prices