@diggitydank1083 I'm on the same boat. I only buy when I sell off some cards but that's not why I got into the hobby. I find myself craving to buy wax and I just can't because I'm already in the hole. Your not alone. Your not dumb it happens
You are by far my favorite card collector RUclipsr. You don't try to be fancy and you tell good stories and give good information to your average collector. Keep it up, we appreciate your channel!
I’m 38 and and “on and off” collector since I was 5 years old. I’m back and sooooo excited because it is part of who I am. Great message great video brotha!!👏😉
Awwww man that still sucks about that card. Since I am on disability I have no problem at all working a budget. I dont have much to buy cards but I do get what I get because I love opening packs. I have seen so many people online who lost tons of money buying prospect cards or graded cards. I know a ton of people who put so much money in Wander Franco cards and lost thousands. I like to collect players who have had long careers. My PC is Miguel Cabrera and I collect any all Tigers. Only cards that fit into my budget. One thing I do regret about moving out of Detroit. I moved to Duncan Oklahoma. Yes not a shop or a show to be seen. I would have to drive 1 1/2 hrs to the closest card shop. All my Miggy's are in top loaders. I have a few thousand of his cards. I got most of them from people who sub to my channel !! I use cards to fight my severe depression. My RUclips channel is very boring brand lol I was new so I just put it down as Lisa Zdankiewicz lol Sorry I wrote a book for a comment but I love these vids where you share your knowledge with us so we dont make any mistakes. Thanks for sharing !!
Great vid with great advice. Love your a collector and investor and not a breaker. I only buy singles and boxes for PC of our favorite team and players. I love opening packs with my two sons who are now into baseball and cards. I have never sold a card, but I bought plenty this year just of the players we like and see at games.
I just joined the hobby and I don't really have a lot of money. I created a spreadsheet for my PC and stick to that (Any Prizm Packer player from any year). First, it puts rules on myself so I don't just buy everything I see. Second, it makes the hunt rewarding when I find new players. Third, there are a ton of Packer Prizm cards over the years so it's a decent size checklist to look for (especially with all the parallels). I spend hours just digging through 0.25-$1 boxes at shops or shows and have spent roughly 50 bucks on my PC that has roughly 200 cards and a lot of players are 6+ cards deep in the rainbow. I also don't buy online because I think the hunt to find all the cards in person is the best part and I also enjoy the cataloging what I've found afterwards on a spreadsheet.
Here's another aspect of the hobby that isn't discussed often: mental health. It's easy to get upset/jealous/depressed/put out/etc. when you see a constant stream of posts of cards that represent more than your yearly salary. Now, to be clear, I don't blame the people who own those cards. If you're able to level-up and prosper via flipping/buying and selling, more power to you! But comparison is the theif of joy. And I'll be among the first to admit that I've done that to myself, plenty, especially since re-entering the hobby in 2021. Find your path, enjoy yourself, collect within your means, have fun.
@@mojo_sports Thanks. And I say this as a 40-year-old, busy dad, that works overnights, has had a long battle with mental health myself, and has had to work a lot on my sense of self-worth. Seeing people in the hobby having, what appears to be, constant fun and excitement and being involved in transactions that total four, five, or six-figures of cash can be...intimidating. But, I soon realized it doesn't have to be. I found my hobby path and I'm good with it. I hope everyone finds theirs, too.
I’m getting back into the hobby and really enjoy the community and goin to shows/shops….but to be honest, seeing people get hyped and drop big money on WNBA players seems like a pretty good sign that this market is still held up by a lot of speculation.
Wow! I needed this video. I put myself into so much debt buying cards and chasing a hit. I didn’t study enough before I just hopped in. I spent thousands of dollars of cards then didn’t have the money to get the hits graded. Be careful and do your research. I’m still trying to get myself out of debt because I didn’t research before I just started buying.
My top 5 rules - #1 never wear flip flops to a card show, #2 buy hall of famers Kobe, Griffey, Jordan, and Mantle are my go too (if I don't sell it then I keep it), #3 have fun and make friends in the hobby, #4 help new people that get in the hobby and show them your process, #5 hit as many card shows in the area as I can especially for trade night.
i appreciate you man, i just came across your video today and you instantly got a sub! i’m just starting in the hobby, i used to collect cards as a kid but im now getting back into it. i collect basketball & have pulled some solid hits. i did my first deal at a card shop the other day, so im excited to get everything going. each donts resonated for me, thank you for making this video brother
Excellent content and thank you for reminding everyone what collecting is about at its core! There is a lot of pond scum and cringe content on social but you always keep it real and positive
Bro..GREAT VIDEO!!! Story...I owned a shop up until 2021 - I made the Debt mistake and it pretty much cost me my business. Also, the Memories about shops...I have something I am going to shoot you pic of from a young man that would come to the shop. Keep it up!!
is there a video for more help on finding out what are parallels and how to find out what are short prints and super short prints and sparkle discos, RPA ,ect
Watching your video while listing cards. Love the last part about building relationships. And you’re right about that. You’ll be a groomsman at my wedding one day haha
As always, love your passion and great content. I wonder if you have ever done a video on the research part. I PC basketball. but want to sell baseball. How do I research baseball cards? For example, how do I research the most popular baseball cards/players?
I love card shops but the reality is there wont be many in a few more yrs because apps like Whatnot and eBay ,why go to a store or open a store when you can create a free online store and not have to waste money on travel or rent.
I have a prediction RAW cards will be king in 20-30 years. Why you ask because everything is getting graded, too many grading companies, and so many of the great cards will be graded. A beautiful raw card will be so rare it will be more valuable. It’s crazy but my plan. What you think Mojo lol
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Jay,
Great content as always!! Helpful to the next generation in the hobby.
Safe Travels!!
@@dougnishino1385 ayyy doug. thank you. preciate the package u sent.
Do buy singles. Don’t buy wax
hi
100%. Im stupid and do too many breaks. Just pretty much working to pay my debt. Should have stopped when i was ahead.
@diggitydank1083 I'm on the same boat. I only buy when I sell off some cards but that's not why I got into the hobby. I find myself craving to buy wax and I just can't because I'm already in the hole. Your not alone. Your not dumb it happens
Yup, spent 17k in my first couple months on breaks 😂😂 never again... only every blue moon do I hop back in and buy a single spot or filler.
You are by far my favorite card collector RUclipsr. You don't try to be fancy and you tell good stories and give good information to your average collector. Keep it up, we appreciate your channel!
yoooo thanks jake!!
means a lot
I’m 38 and and “on and off” collector since I was 5 years old. I’m back and sooooo excited because it is part of who I am. Great message great video brotha!!👏😉
Awwww man that still sucks about that card. Since I am on disability I have no problem at all working a budget. I dont have much to buy cards but I do get what I get because I love opening packs. I have seen so many people online who lost tons of money buying prospect cards or graded cards. I know a ton of people who put so much money in Wander Franco cards and lost thousands. I like to collect players who have had long careers. My PC is Miguel Cabrera and I collect any all Tigers. Only cards that fit into my budget. One thing I do regret about moving out of Detroit. I moved to Duncan Oklahoma. Yes not a shop or a show to be seen. I would have to drive 1 1/2 hrs to the closest card shop. All my Miggy's are in top loaders. I have a few thousand of his cards. I got most of them from people who sub to my channel !! I use cards to fight my severe depression. My RUclips channel is very boring brand lol I was new so I just put it down as Lisa Zdankiewicz lol Sorry I wrote a book for a comment but I love these vids where you share your knowledge with us so we dont make any mistakes. Thanks for sharing !!
Great vid with great advice. Love your a collector and investor and not a breaker. I only buy singles and boxes for PC of our favorite team and players. I love opening packs with my two sons who are now into baseball and cards. I have never sold a card, but I bought plenty this year just of the players we like and see at games.
Excellent advice, Mojo! Enjoyed seeing you again at the DCS in September!
I just joined the hobby and I don't really have a lot of money. I created a spreadsheet for my PC and stick to that (Any Prizm Packer player from any year). First, it puts rules on myself so I don't just buy everything I see. Second, it makes the hunt rewarding when I find new players. Third, there are a ton of Packer Prizm cards over the years so it's a decent size checklist to look for (especially with all the parallels). I spend hours just digging through 0.25-$1 boxes at shops or shows and have spent roughly 50 bucks on my PC that has roughly 200 cards and a lot of players are 6+ cards deep in the rainbow. I also don't buy online because I think the hunt to find all the cards in person is the best part and I also enjoy the cataloging what I've found afterwards on a spreadsheet.
Here's another aspect of the hobby that isn't discussed often: mental health. It's easy to get upset/jealous/depressed/put out/etc. when you see a constant stream of posts of cards that represent more than your yearly salary.
Now, to be clear, I don't blame the people who own those cards. If you're able to level-up and prosper via flipping/buying and selling, more power to you! But comparison is the theif of joy. And I'll be among the first to admit that I've done that to myself, plenty, especially since re-entering the hobby in 2021.
Find your path, enjoy yourself, collect within your means, have fun.
thats a really really really good point. well said
@@mojo_sports Thanks. And I say this as a 40-year-old, busy dad, that works overnights, has had a long battle with mental health myself, and has had to work a lot on my sense of self-worth. Seeing people in the hobby having, what appears to be, constant fun and excitement and being involved in transactions that total four, five, or six-figures of cash can be...intimidating. But, I soon realized it doesn't have to be. I found my hobby path and I'm good with it. I hope everyone finds theirs, too.
Inspirational. Very heartfelt and honest. Thank you.
My pleasure! Thanks for the love bro
I love the passion that you put into the videos and and sharing the do's and dont's with us. I'm glad that i stumbled upon your videos
I’m getting back into the hobby and really enjoy the community and goin to shows/shops….but to be honest, seeing people get hyped and drop big money on WNBA players seems like a pretty good sign that this market is still held up by a lot of speculation.
hey,
i think wnba with clark has been growing it. its still very affordable
Wow! I needed this video. I put myself into so much debt buying cards and chasing a hit. I didn’t study enough before I just hopped in. I spent thousands of dollars of cards then didn’t have the money to get the hits graded. Be careful and do your research. I’m still trying to get myself out of debt because I didn’t research before I just started buying.
My top 5 rules - #1 never wear flip flops to a card show, #2 buy hall of famers Kobe, Griffey, Jordan, and Mantle are my go too (if I don't sell it then I keep it), #3 have fun and make friends in the hobby, #4 help new people that get in the hobby and show them your process, #5 hit as many card shows in the area as I can especially for trade night.
well said
I have totally did the don'ts and learned the hard way. I Still have a lot to learn. I so love and enjoy the hobby.
Love it. Trust me I have to learn a lot of this stuff many times
Appreciate the positivity Mojo 👍
@@jasonorozco729 🙏❤️
i appreciate you man, i just came across your video today and you instantly got a sub! i’m just starting in the hobby, i used to collect cards as a kid but im now getting back into it. i collect basketball & have pulled some solid hits. i did my first deal at a card shop the other day, so im excited to get everything going. each donts resonated for me, thank you for making this video brother
Dude let’s go!!
Love to hear this.
Anything help wise just ask in comments.
Preciate you subbing
MOJO - Hobby Godfather, taking care of the people!
Much love bro. Hope I helped
What ever I sell the previous month and make money on is what I allow as a budget for next month to buy. Looking forward to meeting you in Toronto.
love that.
see u in a month or so !!
Excellent content and thank you for reminding everyone what collecting is about at its core! There is a lot of pond scum and cringe content on social but you always keep it real and positive
Thanks for watching!
preciate the kind words
Love this Jay!!
Thanks Sean!!
I appreciate the info, my PC isn’t making me money, but I like them, John Metchie lll, Jalen Green, and Jeremy Pena.
love it bro. jalen green is solid
Bro..GREAT VIDEO!!! Story...I owned a shop up until 2021 - I made the Debt mistake and it pretty much cost me my business. Also, the Memories about shops...I have something I am going to shoot you pic of from a young man that would come to the shop. Keep it up!!
thanks man!! dude all g thanks for personal story share. hope u reopen again one day
@@mojo_sports I am from oldtime youtube as well...Jayhawk1971, friends with arfalc77, Rbicru etc
is there a video for more help on finding out what are parallels and how to find out what are short prints and super short prints and sparkle discos, RPA ,ect
Watching your video while listing cards. Love the last part about building relationships. And you’re right about that. You’ll be a groomsman at my wedding one day haha
yesssss. u the man bro. glad to call ya a friend
Thank you Jay! I’m from RI.
Ayyy love that ❤️
All great advices from 20-25 years ago. My advice to anyone today, don’t buy boxes and don’t be a flipper at all card show
As always, love your passion and great content. I wonder if you have ever done a video on the research part. I PC basketball. but want to sell baseball. How do I research baseball cards? For example, how do I research the most popular baseball cards/players?
Highlighting the no Credit cards. If you can’t buy it right now. Wait till you get the cash
Facts. I didn’t get into that but I def didn’t balance my spending at times and start to panic sell
Like Ted Lasso said: “Be curious, Not judgmental!”
I love card shops but the reality is there wont be many in a few more yrs because apps like Whatnot and eBay ,why go to a store or open a store when you can create a free online store and not have to waste money on travel or rent.
My guy that hat is maxed out😂just two snaps left! Me as well 😅
LMFAOOOOOOOOO 😂😂😂😂
Thank you for all the info you give us bro appreciate it 🍺🍺🍺🍺
Any time!
im lucky to have one of the best card shops in the country (mill creek sports, who is in most influincers nationals videos) down the street
I have a prediction RAW cards will be king in 20-30 years. Why you ask because everything is getting graded, too many grading companies, and so many of the great cards will be graded. A beautiful raw card will be so rare it will be more valuable. It’s crazy but my plan. What you think Mojo lol
Thanks for the good info.
Seattle is 206.
Great advices! I think I definitely over spend lol 😂
MOJO the goat
thanks for watching
What up Mojo
hellooooooo
I saw you at Burbank sports cards
Thanks for sharing 👍👍
Thanks for visiting
Wow been watching for a while didn’t know you were from ri.. I’ll have to add your page
@@pepperdemic6742 haha I’m not. It was a reference!! My b.
But I’ll come out there one day haha
@@mojo_sportsI was gonna say small state lmao
What’s going in Michigan? Would like to possibly meet you while you’re in Grand Rapids.
OMG! My son paid $100 for a Jake Locker autographed football! What a waste!!!!!
sagely advice
I bought Eddey because you said I would be a millionaire in 1 month.
lmfaoooooo
THATS NOT CONTENT! JK man this was a good discussion. Thanks, from a lifelong collector.
That’s drama!! Haha glad to hear bro!
🤣
Love the vid
thanks try
Hi.
hey
Can u go to the Philly show it’s the 20-22 of September
too soon for me. will try the next one. love the guy joe that runs it
any advice on how to trade up?
whats your budget?
I've seen kids start at $1 and end up with cards over $1200 in 24 hours
@@mojo_sports Like how do you trade up not at a card show
Collector and Investor = Good. Flipper and Breaker = Douche.
Haha touché. 🧠🤣
That’s was hilarious
which part lol
Stop throwing good $$ at young QBs that haven’t done squat- then get hurt. You’re not going to win the lottery !!
who u buying jack?
@@mojo_sports HOF on card autos / GU like 2014 flawless
@@jackemerson1171 im in on that
Jay you have a 👻 in your closet boo 🤣
ahhahaha
If you’re not rich 🤑 you better be hood rich 😂 send the zombies 🧟♂️ and they’ll bring product for the best price in the world 😊
BRUH WHAT 😂😂😂😂
XENIA is a great show , alot of great sellers and even better people
facts.
Nice video.
Thanks!