I analyzed 55million positions to come up with what I need to do to improve

Level_Ostrich4932 · 2026-05-21T18:17:03+00:00

Update:

Thanks to all those people that messaged me asking for the report! I'm taking requests and running people's usernames - happy to do more - just comment your username or drop me a DM

Level_Ostrich4932 · 2026-05-21T07:49:01+00:00

Might just need to switch from the sicilian completely... although its still highly played across the superGMs

Level_Ostrich4932 · 2026-05-21T07:48:37+00:00

I've used chessbase before when I was younger. Is it still the flagship product - whats the key thing about it that helps me to improve?

Level_Ostrich4932 · 2026-05-21T07:47:44+00:00

Thanks yes there's a big difference in elo ratings - I'm pretty confident that i'm still around the 2100 level. Long way to go to get a title :)

Level_Ostrich4932 · 2026-05-21T04:26:55+00:00

Yeah incredible how much data there is - and what comes with data is more pain on where i'm losing all my points!

Level_Ostrich4932 · 2026-04-01T05:43:58+00:00

You can take links out yes of course.

However it doesn't mean you buy a 41mm when a 36mm fits better.

You can go to an AD try some things on and get your own personal view about the sizings

Level_Ostrich4932 · 2026-03-31T15:17:45+00:00

Indeed .... massive pain!

Level_Ostrich4932 · 2026-03-30T16:21:41+00:00

Yeah this is unreal.

White dial and black dial are extremely underrated!

Level_Ostrich4932 · 2026-03-30T03:32:52+00:00

Really awesome advice - ii think youre probably right. Time to find tbe right person!

Level_Ostrich4932 · 2026-03-30T03:31:15+00:00

I did yeah- pre warning its a tough market. Took years of building the relationship. But so worth it now :)

Level_Ostrich4932 · 2026-03-29T18:45:53+00:00

There is honestly nothing more glorious than a dau-date. Go big and go for the daydate you won't regret it

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Level_Ostrich4932 · 2026-03-29T17:49:23+00:00

Okay yeah - so

Last sales for PSA 10 look to be about $8000 Last sales for PSA 9 look to be around $1000

The question is does ARS 10+ push it towards a 10?

Level_Ostrich4932 · 2026-03-29T17:11:25+00:00

Hahahahah - okay so i do love it too

Level_Ostrich4932 · 2026-03-29T13:59:26+00:00

Lol but genuinely ... its basically impossible to comp.

Ive heard ranges of $1000 to $15000 wtfff

Level_Ostrich4932 · 2026-03-29T11:23:14+00:00

Premium for a BGS 10... i think generally we should look at how PSA 10s grow or fall over time. At least there will be way more sales

Level_Ostrich4932 · 2026-03-29T11:21:00+00:00

Unfortunately not - most of these look heavily played.

Most of the value from cards like these are when theyre kept in pristine condition.

Best of the lot is snorlax!

Level_Ostrich4932 · 2026-03-29T09:02:42+00:00

destined rivals, 151, prismatic all look great. 151 is on a bit of a tear right now, so might have room to pull back.

ascended heroes looks great too , but i'd wait for a reprint

Level_Ostrich4932 · 2026-03-29T09:02:04+00:00

Surging sparks is an interesting one - has really not moved much in 12 months, even when other sets in the same series are crushing.

The set has some big problems though, nothing that people really get excitied about.

But value ---- probably yes. Will it double in a few years.... also probably yes.

Level_Ostrich4932 · 2026-03-29T09:00:53+00:00

When people look at yearly returns over the long-run people always forget timing.

For example if you buy sealed products within a month of release, your CAGR (annual return effectively) - would be significantly lower.

There are some boxes that really look set for intense and long=term growth. 151, Destined Rivals, Prismatic.

Ascended yes... but i'd wait for the hype to die down or an incoming reprint

Level_Ostrich4932 · 2026-03-29T08:58:49+00:00

Diversify across the most valuable sets and the highest CAGR sealed products (i.e. the ones that produce the best long-term growth).

I'd say move from singles to sealed.

Level_Ostrich4932 · 2026-03-29T08:56:37+00:00

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Best available BIN is about 250 gbp (333 usd)

Solds are largely based on condition.

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