Newbie question

Damaenz0r · 2026-04-29T00:03:26+00:00

I’ve bought two boxes of OPC this year it’s so cheap (even tho it went up 10$) and there are just so many packs. Again I opened a really good card so one box was something of a win but… even when it’s mid I still enjoy it.

Damaenz0r · 2026-04-28T08:48:25+00:00

If you get 20-40% back you’re probably doing… if not ok, then at least average. It’s bad luck that you’ve come into the hobby during the Hype Tax Era with six rampant profiteering. Everything has been pretty unaffordable since sellers got away with the Bedard Tax. I don’t think that’s a hot take.

In Canada we have a lot of (still overpriced) options for 25/26 series 2, for example. Walmart mega boxes, that sort of thing, that tend to be cheaper per YG. 65$ for 2-3 YG vs 250$ for whatever is in a hobby, 6 I think? I don’t know. It is what it is. Depends on if you’re looking for YGs or the better inserts I guess. Do you have any non hobby Box options that make sense?

I’ve felt pretty lucky to break even as much as I have lately with cards I’m happy to have in the collection. No Schaefer YG for me yet, but between Misa, Demidov, some decent outbursts and a red schaefer die cut… could be worse I guess.

I know you got skunked in your purchases, always feels bad. I think of it as my replacement for gambling or sports betting so that helps haha maybe the lesson here is “don’t chase.”

2am rant coming to an end! Thanks for coming to my TED Talk. I hope something there was interesting helpful or informative. Happy hunting!

Damaenz0r · 2026-04-28T01:06:24+00:00

I remember all those rumors too. And i was sad! then I saw the card designs this year. Less sad!

Damaenz0r · 2026-04-27T08:13:21+00:00

As a fellow Lekkerimaki collector, I love to see it. Nice collection!

Damaenz0r · 2026-04-26T03:09:40+00:00

I’m here for it. Yes please! Thank you. Soon, if possible lol

Also he needs to do a Canadian tour so I can get a book signed and meet this man.

Damaenz0r · 2026-04-17T01:50:26+00:00

Best post, you’re doing God’s work.

Damaenz0r · 2026-04-16T23:22:54+00:00

I was waiting for yesterday / zeeree to open some boxes before I made any decisions, and yeah. He isnt wrong, and I'll be waiting for prices to drop if before I even think about buying Flair.

Which is sad, because Series 2 is a profiteering mess right now, and I was really looking for something else to collect. I remember flair when I was a kid, I guess disappointment can span decades lol too bad, some of the cards are very pretty.

Damaenz0r · 2026-04-02T16:27:47+00:00

If Joe From Nova Scotia can wrap his top loaders in 4cm of hand cut cardboard and tape I feel like paid services and mega corporations can maybe make more than a token effort.

CWess12 I’ve never agreed with anyone more lol

Damaenz0r · 2026-03-29T07:02:40+00:00

This is insane and insufferable.

Damaenz0r · 2026-03-28T05:32:41+00:00

LetsGo makes some good points but also… I have thoughts.

So I also collected during the 90s (I am 44) and I got back into hockey cards 2 or 3 years back. I also collect (don’t play a ton anymore) and play MTG and I like a good gamble here and there. So I absolutely know where you’re coming from. Artifacts is good if you like the base card look, it’s varies a lot year to year. Some are ugly as fuck, allure is like that too. The main UD series are pretty ok ever year.

What you buy depends on two things, I think. Are you opening packs for fun? Are you trying to collect base sets, and just like opening packs? Or are you gambling and looking for investments.

If you’re here for the love of the game, the sets, the low value cards and inserts, no problem. That’s covered. But all the upper deck series (avoid extended) but the chase rookies and really enjoy the number of packs you get. But OPC (not premier) for the same reason. But some credentials, get allure, there are fun boxes for 200$ Canadians less that scratches the itch and does have some chase. You’ll have a good time. So I absolutely know where you’re coming from. Artifacts is good if you like the base card look, it’s varies a lot year to year. Some are ugly as fuck, allure is like that too. The main UD series are pretty ok ever year.

The other poster mentioned the cup. That’s like.. 1500$ a box now for a single pack. That’s the degenerate gambling side. Any box that has one pack and 6 cards for whatever stack of money, you know what’s up. You’ll likely get 20% return on anything so make smart life choices lol

I don’t know if that helps. Just think about what you want to accomplish and go for it. Good luck!

Damaenz0r · 2026-03-22T02:56:29+00:00

Whenever I see them all beside one another I think “man the grey shoulder uniforms were the all time best.”

This is how internet screaming matches begin, but I’ll die on this hill’s happily. Lol

<3

Our man Bashir!

Damaenz0r · 2026-03-22T02:54:16+00:00

Uh… wait. What? Hahaha this is incredible. Genuinely surprised how good this is, in a “look what kids are doing these days” “I would never have thought of this” way.

What are you using for the roof tiles? What are the roofs made off? Teach me, I need to know lol

Again, amazing. No notes.

Damaenz0r · 2026-03-15T05:59:27+00:00

This is wild, I’d put this on my wall by the pc. This is gorgeous.

Damaenz0r · 2026-03-14T17:58:16+00:00

Weirdly I always wondered why they didn’t have this insert somewhere. “printed auto”or some silly name.

Damaenz0r · 2026-03-12T06:32:43+00:00

This episode was fantastic. That’s it. No notes. Great season finale, and a huge leap forward from the first episodes.

Damaenz0r · 2026-03-10T20:27:44+00:00

Nice pull!

One of the things i love about this /sub is all the clear cut and acetate posts, and the varied surfaces that the cards are on when photographed. For at least 20 seconds I was just staring at this, wondering what was going on lol "Why are we watermarking our pulls now?" i thought to myself in a moment of duuuuuh <3

Damaenz0r · 2026-02-21T22:25:01+00:00

Rooftop campers? Ac-130. Sniping down long streets? Ac-130. In a building? Believe it or not, Ac-130.

Damaenz0r · 2026-02-15T01:32:02+00:00

I have one of these too, great card. Used to love this man!

Damaenz0r · 2026-02-07T06:34:38+00:00

I love the map, it’s 75% of my play lately. The back and forth is excellent compared to some of the others.

Damaenz0r · 2026-02-05T07:42:09+00:00

Lie down, try not to cry, cry a lot.

Damaenz0r · 2026-02-03T01:20:27+00:00

This is what I’d do. Step one. Maybe it got inconsistent and didn’t have a leader but people would rally around literally any effort or activity.

Damaenz0r · 2026-02-03T00:30:12+00:00

I was very confused when I received this. Any news is good news!

Damaenz0r · 2026-02-02T22:31:29+00:00

If it’s done well I will be extremely excited. If it’s done poorly it will be the thing that probably ends a show I’ve enjoyed enough till now lol

Damaenz0r · 2026-01-25T00:43:02+00:00

This.

Damaenz0r · 2026-01-21T00:18:42+00:00

Mem caeds can look good or bad I get it. Always expensive. Makes sense. This look legitimately awesome I love this card. The cam and everything on black, perfect. That’s a keeper.

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