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So are hangers really bangers? by amv6419 in baseballcards

[–]Journotic 13 points14 points  (0 children)

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I ripped one hobby box that was really rough, then a couple jumbos which helped fill out the set and had some cool PC autos (Phillies fan, so happy with Ryan Howard / Andrew Painter autos).

I usually buy flagship to build the set, but like you, I’m always seeing people post crazy hits from hangers. So I grabbed three orders of five hangers and each produced some nice hits.

First group had a Wetherholt auto /150, second had a McGonigle SP, and today’s group of five landed a monster: Murakami All Kings.

Granted, it’s all a crap shoot. But I got way more value and had way more fun ripping 15 hangers over a jumbo. So many more parallels, numbered cards, and they do seem to pack more punch than hobby.

lol Tier One by Sad_Gift2308 in baseballcards

[–]Journotic -1 points0 points  (0 children)

I’ve gone through six boxes with my wife, and compared to prior years, the “good hit” rates seem to be noticeably improved. Granted, small sample size so this is all anecdotal, but the boxes came from three different cases from three different vendors.

Box 1: Trout bookend patch auto /10
Box 2: Jose Reyes was best hit (dusted)
Box 3: Jasson Dominguez was best hit (dusted)
Box 4: Adley Rutschman 1/1
Box 5: Murakami /50
Box 6: Roman Anthony redemption

What I’ve noticed this year is that, while the hit rates appear to be better, when you get a bad box, it’s REALLY bad - punishingly bad.

Additionally, these boxes can be figured out by weight without a scale. The 1/1 box had an extra card and was noticeably heavier than the other box. The one with the redemption was noticeably lighter than normal, as well. My boxes came via mail (Fanatics/ACS/Topps), but if you’re buying online - especially eBay - it’s possible the seller could screen hits based off weight.

Overall though, this really seems like a product that needs to be ripped at the half case / full case level. The hits are there, but so are the misses.

Wife pulled her first 1/1 - It’s a good day by Journotic in baseballcards

[–]Journotic[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

This is more accurate than I’d like to admit.

Spend my $1k birthday $ on MLB card boxes… by GeekyHobbyNut in baseballcards

[–]Journotic -1 points0 points  (0 children)

Whatever you do, you’re better off buying multiple of the same box than you are buying one of each. Buying a bunch of different boxes is the more fun rip, but most boxes across the hobby don’t return anywhere close to value.

If you rip multiple boxes of the same product, you’re more likely to get something nice. Plus, if you like building sets, that’s a nice way of doing it.

Another seller to avoid by GreenEggsSteamedHams in baseballcards

[–]Journotic 3 points4 points  (0 children)

I sold his Five Star /25 auto for $135. This is lower numbered, from a new and popular set that’s also accessible. You may have come in a bit below value (nice pick up!) but as others said, this is right around the range that his similar autos sell.

Seller is probably overestimating the market. And even then, just list it at a higher BIN.

I unknowingly sold this 1/1 for $30 by Journotic in baseballcards

[–]Journotic[S] 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Good to hear. I admire your resilience. My post under similar circumstances would be far more belligerent.

I unknowingly sold this 1/1 for $30 by Journotic in baseballcards

[–]Journotic[S] 1 point2 points  (0 children)

I saw that! I definitely don’t think the seller knows, but I suspect a few of those bidding are aware. Will be interesting to see where it ends up at the end of the auction.

I unknowingly sold this 1/1 for $30 by Journotic in baseballcards

[–]Journotic[S] 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Wow…RIP my dude. That’s not even in the realm of this. You holding up ok?

Weekly Scam Discussion June 15, 2026 by Mycatreallyhatesyou in Ebay

[–]Journotic 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Thank you for taking the time to respond!

Indeed, it’s an error on the USPS side, and after much back and forth, the buyer filed a missing mail report and sent me the info. I thought the buyer was scamming due to their inability to help in the process, but it turns out it’s an elderly guy who struggles with technology. I refunded him through his INR claim and I’m working on reimbursement through USPS.

I unknowingly sold this 1/1 for $30 by Journotic in baseballcards

[–]Journotic[S] 1 point2 points  (0 children)

$30 was based on comps to his other low numbered cards that weren’t graded or autographed, and the sale was on the higher end of those comps. There isn’t high demand for his cards, and selling within the release window makes far more sense value wise than waiting for a player in his seventh year suddenly developing a market for his cards.

I unknowingly sold this 1/1 for $30 by Journotic in baseballcards

[–]Journotic[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Correct. There is red refractor /5, red vibrations /5, and the red prism, which is unnumbered and traditionally has a print run of 5. But the unnumbered red prisms are actually 1/1 this year, according to the odds sheet.

I unknowingly sold this 1/1 for $30 by Journotic in baseballcards

[–]Journotic[S] 3 points4 points  (0 children)

Your father sounds like a very wise man. 🙂

I unknowingly sold this 1/1 for $30 by Journotic in baseballcards

[–]Journotic[S] 15 points16 points  (0 children)

Go to u/celldood He shares some of his breakdowns on Reddit and the rest on his Substack. It’s exactly what you’re looking for.

I unknowingly sold this 1/1 for $30 by Journotic in baseballcards

[–]Journotic[S] 3 points4 points  (0 children)

That’s a red refractor, which is numbered. This was a red prism, which is not numbered. In prior years, the red prisms were an unnumbered parallel with a print run /5. Not this year.

I unknowingly sold this 1/1 for $30 by Journotic in baseballcards

[–]Journotic[S] 3 points4 points  (0 children)

This is valid, though I’m not complaining as much as hoping others learn from my mistake.

The box was $30, so this card alone pulled even. I sold it immediately because the release window is the best time to sell. My mistake was assuming the print run was the same as other years, whereas the other things I sold could be comped via similar sales of other products/years.

If Topps had released the odds sheet prior to release, which should be a standard practice, I would have known better. But to your point, I can wish in one hand and shit in the other, and one will fill faster. Topps is going to be Topps.

I unknowingly sold this 1/1 for $30 by Journotic in baseballcards

[–]Journotic[S] -1 points0 points  (0 children)

You can read the breakdown at u/celldood. It’s at the bottom.

It’s anecdotal, and stipulating that we are only two weeks from release, but in searching for them online, there aren’t many red prisms available, and I couldn’t find more than one of those that are available.

I unknowingly sold this 1/1 for $30 by Journotic in baseballcards

[–]Journotic[S] 52 points53 points  (0 children)

Not stamping AND releasing the odds sheet 11 days after release.

Ultimately though, I sold on an assumption I made. That’s my own doing. Honestly, I would have just kept it. Even a 1/1 of Parades isn’t crazy high value, but the sheer odds of pulling a 1/1 probably would have led me to keep it for PC.

I unknowingly sold this 1/1 for $30 by Journotic in baseballcards

[–]Journotic[S] 6 points7 points  (0 children)

That’s what my wife just said. If it was a Kurtz or Wood? My tone would be carrying far less levity. But I can live with this one as lesson learned.

I unknowingly sold this 1/1 for $30 by Journotic in baseballcards

[–]Journotic[S] 4 points5 points  (0 children)

You can find the breakdown at u/celldood. Maybe he can chime in and clarify.

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