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Hope your not talking about me, i was in no way making fun of him but offering him advice. I did agree with an above comment but didn't write it and he has acted arrogant.zbdub808 said:
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He is a month or two older than me...and what do you mean thats bad to use that kind of language? I guess you haven't been out for a while?
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And you sound retarded.GiantsSuperCollector said:
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zbdub808 said:
captain high horse to the rescue...
now blow the whistle! woot woot! blow the whistle! woot woot!
[youtube:17ohnvea]http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=CBJtzEKetBM&ob=av3el[/youtube:17ohnvea]
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zbdub808 said:
Um, in this day and age, KIDS start using cuss words in ELEMENTARY schools.
Not to mention cable television no longer bleeps out cuss words and, well, it makes it easier for people to know the words and use the words.
Maybe toughen the skin up a bit and move the **** on from this post, huh?
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Well it looks like you've axed your plans for buying some wax boxes. I don't play much play station or x-box anymore. Never really had time for it but I was mega addicted to Scarface and I also love Guitar Hero but mostly just to listen to the songs.
In any case...what many have said here about buying singles was pretty solid advice. You can get a slew of nice stuff for that kinda coin. And there is a lot of stuff out there that you don't even know about. You like that Jake Peavy card huh? Imagine owning a bunch of cards like that. Weren't you thinking of having it signed? You could easily buy 100 of those types of cards for that kinda money. Hell...you walk into a card shop...you'd be surprised the kinda deals you can get. Especially if its not a local player. I find some pretty badass patch/auto cards at my shop all the time for anywhere form $5-$20 and they are of good players who just don't happen to garner interest here.
Buying wax, while fun, is a crap shoot. You probably don't want to do it unless you have the cash to lose and its of a product that you'll at least get something cool from even if it doesn't make you money. I wouldn't consider Bowman Chrome cool. Its a money maker at best. Because 9 times out of 10...these guys busting it have a method and know what they are doing. Most normal collectors don't bust chrome. There are a few who heavily follow prospects but with your apparent knowledge of this hobby, you don't seem the type. You could take that money and buy some triple threads or something else of that nature with some cool looking designs. You seem to following on these people's coattails about what to buy. Its not a good idea. You'd be buying for the wrong reasons. In fact...you might want to buy a box just to see if you like it.
The great thing about this hobby is there are many niches for everyone. The one you'd be going down wouldn't be one a normal "collector" would. You'd be trying your hand at prospecting. And that's a lot of money to throw at something you don't really know much about. But you seemed to be hell bent on busting wax. Buy something fun or buy a multitude of boxes. That would be better than busting 8 straight boxes of the same old cards of a bunch of players you have never heard of. Half of whom wouldn't make the majors. And of those that do...only maybe a 1/4 of them will be anyone relevant. So unless you know how to sell properly...you'd be wasting your time.
In any case...what many have said here about buying singles was pretty solid advice. You can get a slew of nice stuff for that kinda coin. And there is a lot of stuff out there that you don't even know about. You like that Jake Peavy card huh? Imagine owning a bunch of cards like that. Weren't you thinking of having it signed? You could easily buy 100 of those types of cards for that kinda money. Hell...you walk into a card shop...you'd be surprised the kinda deals you can get. Especially if its not a local player. I find some pretty badass patch/auto cards at my shop all the time for anywhere form $5-$20 and they are of good players who just don't happen to garner interest here.
Buying wax, while fun, is a crap shoot. You probably don't want to do it unless you have the cash to lose and its of a product that you'll at least get something cool from even if it doesn't make you money. I wouldn't consider Bowman Chrome cool. Its a money maker at best. Because 9 times out of 10...these guys busting it have a method and know what they are doing. Most normal collectors don't bust chrome. There are a few who heavily follow prospects but with your apparent knowledge of this hobby, you don't seem the type. You could take that money and buy some triple threads or something else of that nature with some cool looking designs. You seem to following on these people's coattails about what to buy. Its not a good idea. You'd be buying for the wrong reasons. In fact...you might want to buy a box just to see if you like it.
The great thing about this hobby is there are many niches for everyone. The one you'd be going down wouldn't be one a normal "collector" would. You'd be trying your hand at prospecting. And that's a lot of money to throw at something you don't really know much about. But you seemed to be hell bent on busting wax. Buy something fun or buy a multitude of boxes. That would be better than busting 8 straight boxes of the same old cards of a bunch of players you have never heard of. Half of whom wouldn't make the majors. And of those that do...only maybe a 1/4 of them will be anyone relevant. So unless you know how to sell properly...you'd be wasting your time.
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RandomH
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Threads like this make me want to set people on fire.
Krom
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You should ask for a metronome for your birthday.
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Is there a "Thread Hall of Fame"? If so, this needs to be in it!
Thanks to everyone who participated in this amazingly hilarious thread.
Thanks to everyone who participated in this amazingly hilarious thread.
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andrewnmisty said:
LoL, Mr.1989 will go down in FCB history
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Mr.1989 said:
Now your gettin' it! Take about $35 of that and put it aside and buy yourself a 2011 Baseball America Prospect handbook when it comes ( I think in less than a month). Read that thing like there's no tomorrow from cover to cover and check out all the prospects, compare stats & prices on ebay for prospects, then pick yourself some guys that can be picked up on the cheap on ebay or here. Buy yourself a box from time to time as it does make for good fun value, but I promise you will have more fun cashing in those prospect autos when they jump in value. Just remember, never get too attached to a player's cards so that you don't sale them when they double and then your stuck with them when they go back down to lower amounts then you paid for them. If you take the advice of some on here that have offered it, you will be one of the most educated 16 year old collectors around and very much ahead of the game with your age group that's out buying packs and boxes right now. Mind you there will be lessons to learn. Like when you go out and buy that Alex Gordon Chrome Auto for $135 cause it's hot and then end up selling it for $20 2 years later. I bought $3,000 worth and had to sale in much the same manner.
Stay away from prospects who's cards are already too expensive as generally they have no where to go but down. Good luck and welcome to the board kid.- Thread starter
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YES. You know, in life, you never stop learning. Look, another seemingly random comment!
That should be a new addition to FCB (if it doesn't exist already). I hope this thread makes it.
Yes and you summarized my general thoughts on investing. Question though, where do 1/1's go in price? I mean, "it's the only one in the world!" so.......hmm. I'll stick to rookies and final years of retirees.
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YES. You know, in life, you never stop learning. Look, another seemingly random comment!
Actually, I'm getting an RP1000. The most badass thing Digitech has EVER come up with(pedal-wise)! Or maybe one of the worst (it depends on what side you're on about the supposed chorus issues.) FYI guitar people, I paid $320 brand new. HIT EBAY, there are still some left at that price.Krom said:
andrewnmisty said:
That should be a new addition to FCB (if it doesn't exist already). I hope this thread makes it.
QuickFlipKing said:Mr.1989 said:
Now your gettin' it! Take about $35 of that and put it aside and buy yourself a 2011 Baseball America Prospect handbook when it comes ( I think in less than a month). Read that thing like there's no tomorrow from cover to cover and check out all the prospects, compare stats & prices on ebay for prospects, then pick yourself some guys that can be picked up on the cheap on ebay or here. Buy yourself a box from time to time as it does make for good fun value, but I promise you will have more fun cashing in those prospect autos when they jump in value. Just remember, never get too attached to a player's cards so that you don't sale them when they double and then your stuck with them when they go back down to lower amounts then you paid for them. If you take the advice of some on here that have offered it, you will be one of the most educated 16 year old collectors around and very much ahead of the game with your age group that's out buying packs and boxes right now. Mind you there will be lessons to learn. Like when you go out and buy that Alex Gordon Chrome Auto for $135 cause it's hot and then end up selling it for $20 2 years later. I bought $3,000 worth and had to sale in much the same manner.
Yes and you summarized my general thoughts on investing. Question though, where do 1/1's go in price? I mean, "it's the only one in the world!" so.......hmm. I'll stick to rookies and final years of retirees.
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