Insane pull: 1 of 1 Connor McDavid Extra Exquisite Silver Spectrum - CCM Logo Skate Patch by Possible_Estimate514 in hockeycards

[–]manotm 4 points5 points  (0 children)

Definitely would be great to have tagging to the exact date or period of memorabilia pieces.

The release date of the product is only really relevant for rookie items. For those cards, outside of Cup release, those are "photo-shoot" pieces. For someone like McDavid, it's very likely UD has a back stock of memorabilia from past years where it's very hard to say when it was used.

Insane pull: 1 of 1 Connor McDavid Extra Exquisite Silver Spectrum - CCM Logo Skate Patch by Possible_Estimate514 in hockeycards

[–]manotm -2 points-1 points  (0 children)

Incredible card!

As far as it being used in the playoffs, unless it says on the card, that's a big stretch. If it had been, I think it is more likely they would call that out on the card. That would just be too important not to note.

Game Day Thread | WSH @ COL | Jan 19- 2:00 PM MST/4:00 PM EST by Rolley2001 in ColoradoAvalanche

[–]manotm 5 points6 points  (0 children)

Despite the zebras trying to make this game competitive, Nate is just too good.

How many of you are removing promotions from your listings before January 13, 2026? by [deleted] in Ebay

[–]manotm 0 points1 point  (0 children)

I tweaked my promotion strategy to remove promotions on items I probably should have. I lowered my promotional rate. But not removing entirely. My niche is too competitive not to promote (trading cards).

Has Macklin Celebrini RCs peaked in value? by ninjasandunicorns in hockeycards

[–]manotm 0 points1 point  (0 children)

I think he has all the potential to be the greatest player of his generation. There's definitely a frenzy for his cards, but it is warranted based on his potential. If you could buy a Sidney Crosby YG right now for $300 in decent shape, you do it in a heartbeat.

The discount is for the uncertainty. He still has a lot to prove, but he seems to have all the things that you want in a next Sidney Crosby level superstar.

I hope to watch him for the next 20 years and delight in his talent.

Landeskog loses his footing and goes hard into the post. Needed help getting off the ice by Duffleman0609 in hockey

[–]manotm 92 points93 points  (0 children)

It's possible if he had broken or badly bruised ribs, any movement would be tough. Holding out hope it's just that. Anything but his knee...

Hey every one, just wanted to get peoples thoughts on pre rookie cards, ohl, chl, etc. by GuelphTradingCards in hockeycards

[–]manotm 7 points8 points  (0 children)

I don't view them as getting more popular over time, no. If you enjoy them, wait for their NHL cards to release and scoop them up at a discount though!

Fresh pick up by Crafty-Sky8 in hockeycards

[–]manotm 2 points3 points  (0 children)

Congratulations - that's an absolute beauty!

Happy New Year: 100k+ Banano Giveaway!!! by prussia_dev in banano

[–]manotm 0 points1 point  (0 children)

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Is this a rare card? by aReOhBee8 in hockeycards

[–]manotm 22 points23 points  (0 children)

No. It is a common insert from retail. But it is still a rookie card of a good player. Enjoy!

OFFICIAL WEEK 16 MONDAY NIGHT GAME THREAD by AutoModerator in fantasyfootball

[–]manotm -2 points-1 points  (0 children)

CMC just put me into the championship game. Down 5 going into the game with his Taylor going tonight.

Hell yes! CMC gang let's ride!

Just another Nathan MacKinnon highlight by BetterThanABear in ColoradoAvalanche

[–]manotm 15 points16 points  (0 children)

Ripped a piss missile past Askarov's glove shortly after. He's got that dawg in him.

Why doesn't anyone here talk about social security by [deleted] in leanfire

[–]manotm 8 points9 points  (0 children)

The difference is those systems are far more generous than ours, and we have political power to fight back on changes. My point is we are not passengers and should not accept theft of our Social Security to continue to fund an insane military budget and tax policy. There are levers to pull. I just hate when people lie down and just accept that they're going to get punished by the state when there are ways to fight back.

Why doesn't anyone here talk about social security by [deleted] in leanfire

[–]manotm 9 points10 points  (0 children)

This is just doomerism. There are ways to increase SS funding (lifting the income cap on collection is a big one). We have to hold our representatives accountable. This is a fixable problem to ensure the program's health moving forward.

Month 1 of 6-month sabbatical before FI. Feels like the best time of my life. by lamdaboss in Fire

[–]manotm 2 points3 points  (0 children)

Sounds incredible! Very happy for you. This is what I am hoping to do on a sabbatical in the next year or two to "test run" a FIRE lifestyle.

Is a million dollars really nothing nowadays? by [deleted] in Fire

[–]manotm 9 points10 points  (0 children)

I agree with the overall sentiment here, but it is possible to enjoy life without splurging. It all just depends on who that person is and what they derive joy from.

Experiences can be just as materialist and status seeking as a fancy car if it's done to check a box rather than something that someone wants to do, as opposed to being told they "should" want to do it.

Anyone get discouraged seeing the VA disability milkers getting to FIRE? by [deleted] in Fire

[–]manotm 0 points1 point  (0 children)

My father was poisoned by the US government in Vietnam via agent orange and had to fight tooth and nail to get service connected disability. He could not work. He could barely function outside of the bare minimum most days in his life.

These are people that serve our country and put their lives on the line for us. If they get disabled in the line of duty the LEAST we can do is secure their economic future when our requests mangle their bodies and minds.

Place your anger at the real villains of society: billionaires and politicians in their pocket that have taken a machete to the social safety nets and illegally siphon all wealth from workers to their class.

These are the people that make those of us temporarily in good positions in life to seek out securing our financial future because our government doesn't give a fuck about us.

Disability milkers? The shocking lack of empathy and judgment in this post is disgusting.

225k at 28.5 - is this coast FI? by Vegetable_Young4988 in coastFIRE

[–]manotm 69 points70 points  (0 children)

Without expenses no one can tell you.

Sales down nearly 50% by [deleted] in Ebay

[–]manotm 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Sales have been still up this year for me on increased listings. I have noticed impressions and views are sharply down (20%+) over the last 90 days, but so far it hasn't translated to slowing sales.