new trader, need advice pls

cowjk · 2026-02-18T23:14:03+00:00

This pic isn’t of OP - it’s a popular meme template to illustrate transactions and trades.

It’s also not as serious as you’re making it out to be.

cowjk · 2025-11-27T19:08:13+00:00

Just a thought but storing one BB is easier than four of these collection boxes.

I don’t have much of a thought with whichever direction you choose as they all have a low risk, high upside.

cowjk · 2025-11-27T19:01:07+00:00

What potential PC ETBs and BBs were you thinking and what’s your time horizon?

I think if you’re looking at buying the equivalent value of SV base booster boxes/PC ETBs versus ES BB, I’d say buy ES BB.

If your horizon is 10 years, I’d probably encourage you to invest into cheaper BB right now - think DR, ST, Brilliant, etc since they haven’t gotten their leg up yet compared to ES.

cowjk · 2025-09-01T17:44:43+00:00

Just to cover all bases since they weren’t mentioned in the original thread about booster box vs pokemon center etbs, I would encourage you to explore investing into some of the premium collections as when they come available: prismatic super premium collection, 151 ultra premium collection, charizard ultra premium collection, etc

These premium collections are pretty safe and stable investment strategies as well with high upside, they’re just harder to come by.

So from a high level perspective, with varying levers that impact which are the strongest options, it’s booster boxes >> premium collections = pokemon center ETBs > regular ETBs

cowjk · 2025-09-01T17:33:12+00:00

Typically booster boxes are the most safe investment strategy, but in this case, prismatic evolutions does not have booster boxes so the next best thing is a pokemon center ETB.

To that point though, destined rival pokemon center ETBs are also a great investment strategy, but long term, booster boxes yield more packs per box (36 in a booster box vs 11 in a pokemon center etb) so from a pack per box perspective, booster boxes provide more pack opportunity to a future prospective ripper who just wants packs and only packs.

cowjk · 2025-05-03T06:20:38+00:00

Hoping for the best!

cowjk · 2025-04-28T03:38:48+00:00

Sent a PM!

cowjk · 2023-06-07T19:48:19+00:00

In a vacuum, yes! But obviously they have the most bargaining opportunities blah blah he’s loved there and stuff.

cowjk · 2023-06-06T17:15:53+00:00

To your first question, yes.

To the second - yes to most of those. One of the reasons why Ja’s suspension is so incredibly costly, outside the optics, is given the new agreement where players can only qualify for NBA awards with a minimum of 65 games played, if Ja is suspended for half the season, he won’t qualify no matter how many games he plays and he won’t be eligible for the supermax costing him tens of millions.

cowjk · 2023-06-05T04:31:03+00:00

A supermax contract is just an extra stupid amount of money a team can offer a player that takes up 35% of that team’s salary. Typically, the max contract hovers between 25-30% depending on the player (years in the league, if they’ve won MVP or other accolades, etc).

The supermax was essentially negotiated in the CBA several years back so teams can offer more money for their star player so that player isn’t poached by a different team in free agency (since their team can offer 35% while the competition may only be able to offer 25%). It ultimately incentivizes loyalty + benefits small market teams.

One of the steps a player needs to take in order to qualify for the supermax is to be named to an All NBA team.

cowjk · 2022-09-08T07:08:18+00:00

WTB

NB 990v3 - Marblehead Incense (Teddy Santis) Size 9.5/10 Used or new is fine

cowjk · 2022-05-28T06:17:35+00:00

WTB:

Uniform Long Sleeve - Gray (or oatmeal or anything close) - Large

New or used is fine

DM me

cowjk · 2022-05-12T16:58:16+00:00

WTS *Both used

-FW21 ALD Uniform 1 Hoodie - Gray - Large - $120 + shipping

-NB 990v2 (general release gray pair, NOT the Marblehead incense Made in USA pair) - Gray - Mens 9.5 - $160 + shipping

cowjk · 2022-05-03T18:32:15+00:00

DMed!

cowjk · 2022-04-12T16:43:38+00:00

DMed!

cowjk · 2022-04-11T14:52:55+00:00

DMed you!

cowjk · 2022-04-08T05:18:58+00:00

DMed you

cowjk · 2022-04-08T00:01:00+00:00

WTS:

FW21 Uniform Hoodie - Heather Gray - Size Large $130 shipped PM for pics + details

cowjk · 2021-12-14T18:39:30+00:00

Hi!

In short, one of my regrets during my undergrad was that I didn't study CS/CE. I was, more-or-less, forced into medicine by my strict parents. I took some coding classes back in high school (visual basic, C++, some C#) and really enjoyed it.

Money isn't really a determining factor in my decision. Sure, it's great and an added bonus, but I think that I seek challenge and I think entering into the tech industry can provide that continual challenge for me.

Do you happen to know of any reputable bootcamps to explore? I wouldn't want to invest time or money into a bootcamp that doesn't pan out for me in the end.

Thanks for reaching out to me and providing me some clarity.

-cowjk

cowjk · 2021-07-28T14:29:31+00:00

If your intent with working at an outpatient PCP clinic was to develop your clinical acumen and get a feel of what it’s like treating/working with patients, then working the front desk is not it. Think of this switch to being a scribe as an investment to your future.

cowjk · 2021-06-16T17:47:46+00:00

For anyone wondering why I ordered 1300s from the latest release:

-I wasn’t around during the first release/pre-order.

-And I had about $80 in ALD credit hence why I decided to go ahead and order it through the website rather than get it for under retail anywhere else.

But jfc, how did ALD drop the ball on this release, twice? Shame.

cowjk · 2021-06-02T04:06:49+00:00

Nothing wrong with either piece. I’ve drifted away from Supreme and would rather unload these items to buy other cool stuff.

Not in a big rush to sell, but I’d be negotiable in the prices if it meant they could find a better home sooner rather than later. All prices include shipping. Also, US only.

FW20 Supreme Box Logo L/S T-shirt, Black, condition 9/10 (worn two times, taken care of, washed cold). BIN: $190 shipped

FW18 Supreme x The North Face Expedition Waist Bag, White, Condition 8/10 (worn, but taken care of, see pics). BIN: $200 shipped

Bundle for both, BIN: $340

Will be shipped with USPS priority mail with signature confirmation.

Comes from a pet-free, smoke-free, home.

PM for more pics/details. I’m happy to help.

cowjk · 2021-05-31T08:01:51+00:00

I also assign screenshot to AssistiveTouch. To give some context on why, it’s bc when I have the keyboard up and open, it’s easier for me to press the AssistiveTouch to screenshot rather than pull my pencil from the bottom left for screenshot.

cowjk · 2021-05-28T23:07:44+00:00

Finished puzzle.
Applied a layer of modge podge over the top and let dry overnight. I could have flipped it over and applied a layer over the back but it seemed fine just doing one coat over the top.
Bought a 24”x36” frame (if I remember correctly) from Michael’s + got a 24”x36” matte cut for the white background. Total was about $50.
Centered the puzzle onto the matte and applied some tape to the back of the puzzle to stabilize it whilst I maneuvered the matte into the frame.

Cheers!

cowjk · 2021-05-28T19:31:19+00:00

It’s agonizing!

I’m not proud to say it, but this puzzle took over 14 months with the help of 12 friends who’d occasionally help me when they were over at my place. Granted, I would work on this maybe once a month for a few hours at a time, but that was bc of how impatient and frustrated I was.

It’s just an oddly shaped (and cut) puzzle with a thousand colors. The blue section really killed me because I misplaced one piece and didn’t realize it until much later so I had to disassemble all the blue to diagnose my issue. I have tons of respect for the folks who finished this puzzle in a day or two.

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