$122 Hobby vs. $122 Retail Basketball Card Packs 🔥 Which is Better?

[@seanfoley7855]

Some of my favorite videos the hobby vs. retail pure gold!

[@Bangpaulxu]

I clicked so fast! Love these hobby Vs retail videos!!!!! Let’s gooooo

[@mimirowe9209]

Got dizzy from all that flipping in the chronicles hanger lol. Keep up the great vids Sage! Enjoy watching them.

[@SageTheCollector]

Soooooo much flipping

[@BigJBasketball]

Retail was looking rough at the beginning, but it definitely picked up steam towards the end and had enough to hold on for the win! That Cade Honors Green was really nice, those are super rare - I tried finding a sale and there were none, and the PSA pop report is just a 9 and a 10 and that’s it. Could be a good one to grade! Also - that Ricky Rubio Blue Laser from Hoops Premium should be /99!

[@SageTheCollector]

Yeah, when I saw it was Rubio I think I lost all interest in checking the numbering. 😄 And, thankfully that Cade is on my PSA stack. Sadly, however, it was the only card that made the stack though.

[@Josh-hm4pj]

My favorite kind of videos,awesome stuff Sage!

[@SageTheCollector]

🤛🏻

[@CardManic]

Hobby just killed it this video, two autos, two numbered cards and some great inserts! i do love the volume for retail. wish to have seen more Mr.25 in that 2019 chronicles pack. but awesome rip buddy! have a great week!

[@SageTheCollector]

I’m still going with retail, but I like your enthusiasm for hobby 😄

[@Basketball_fanatic414]

i think that Ricky Rubio from the 2019-2020 cello nba hoops premium stock blue laser was numbered

[@seanfoley7855]

Bout time you made a new video. JK keep up the great content and I will be getting a hot pack if there are any left by Friday.

[@carloballocanag8398]

Todd is currently being included in the suns deal i think. He has potential and also has length. Hope frank vogel will carve some mins for him especially with depth problems they might be facing.

[@SageTheCollector]

I hope so!

[@mihiraminsportscards9143]

Hobby with the win! Glad that Recon finally yielded an auto, and that Rubiohoops premium blue laser should be numbered!

[@SageTheCollector]

Yeah, I think I was so underwhelmed with it being a Rubio, I forgot that it was numbered 😄

[@eshahn4415]

I’ve been out of the card game for years. Does hobby typically offer more than retail? Retail kind of reminds me of the collector’s choice boxes sold at target for 19.99 back in the day! Haha

[@SageTheCollector]

Hobby has a much higher chance to hit bigger cards, so they're more expensive packs. Also much riskier though.

[@seanfoley7855]

A little late on the real deal Beal, but I would rather have a killer than a passer.

[@cheesecurdcards457]

I believe that the Ricky Rubio blue laser is numbered. Only know that because I might have opened a little too much premium stock😂. Too cheap to pass up

[@SageTheCollector]

Yeah. I think I was so disappointed that it was Rubio that I forgot to check the numbering. 😁

[@DayDilla]

I love these videos, keep up the great content.💪🏾

[@SageTheCollector]

🤛🏻

[@jameslong4181]

Love seeing your bulls and jordan collection im a huge jordan collector also got around 450 different ones myself

[@SageTheCollector]

Nice!

[@lalilulelo]

Would be nice if you pull a Bill Laimbeer auto hahaha!

[@SageTheCollector]

🤢

[@laurenpenen7198]

Love watching your rips! I bought a hobby box of 22-23 Revolution & pulled a #/75 Jamal Murray Sunburst, an Ochai Agbaji Rookie Auto, Luka Doncic Shockwave, & some rookie Grooves, Astros & Bennedict Mathurian Fractal Shockwave! Oh I bought a 22-23 Optic Blaster from Walmart & pulled a Paolo Banchero Purple Prizm Rated Rookie!!! 🔥 🔥

[@SageTheCollector]

Nice 🤘🏻

[@Huntingcardz]

So how do you organize your cards? Looks like it would be very difficult. I organize by brand so mixing them all up messes with my brain.

[@SageTheCollector]

I’m a set collector, so I have a lot 4-slot long boxes. And I have smaller boxes and binders for my PC stuff.

[@Mafyam123]

I clicked with 3 views...your Channel should be at like 100k

[@SageTheCollector]

🙌🏻

[@JakeCollects]

It’s definitely quality vs quantity in these vids. That Alex English auto is just awesome. Rookies galore in this one!

[@SageTheCollector]

Indeed. But when the quality isn’t there…woof. 😁

[@MataWorldPeace]

Every time I see someone pull a giddy, their reaction tells me when the video was posted haha

[@SageTheCollector]

Ha. Indeed. 😄

[@BluCanti]

Earned my like for your stance on Cade, he's been battling through a college injury but he's supposedly 100% recovered and about to take the league by storm.

[@SageTheCollector]

I can’t wait to see him healthy

[@Christmas-lr4gw]

How is the Jordan collection?

[@SageTheCollector]

Slowly growing every time I do a Jordan Hunting video 😉

[@Christmas-lr4gw]

@@SageTheCollector I collect Jordan and have 3 really good looking 1990 skybox Jordans

[@SageTheCollector]

@@Christmas-lr4gw Grade those puppies

[@Christmas-lr4gw]

@@SageTheCollector I’m going to I just need to figure out how to set them ready and send

[@seanfoley7855]

If the dude can stay on the court then he could be a hall of famer but if not one of the biggest busts of all time!

[@SageTheCollector]

Who?

[@noahraby53]

@@SageTheCollectorBradley Beal I think

[@seanfoley7855]

@@SageTheCollector Zion the question you asked at the beginning of the video.

[@jswoozy9666]

Zion has actually played more games through his first 3 years then Embiid. I still have faith with him and hes already got 2 all star appearances under his belt.

[@SageTheCollector]

Yeah, I still have hope for Zion

[@hulkhogan4203]

bill simmons just said Zion will be traded by Thursday. interesting.

[@jakeelliot3316]

Thats because embiids foot was broken the 1st 2 years…very condescending

[@hulkhogan4203]

​@@jakeelliot3316 not to be condescending, but that's not what condescending means lol

[@JKsCardShack]

Just saw where Todd is going to the Suns as part of the Beal trade. With no depth, I’m sure he will see some time.

[@SageTheCollector]

I don't know. If he couldn't get time in Washington, I don't think he'll get time in Phoenix. We shall see. 🤞🏻

[@robertkeenan7530]

The green cade was my favorite pull.

[@SageTheCollector]

Mine, too

[@LadySniperSwaggYT]

Are rage blue velocity from hoops premium not numbered?

[@SageTheCollector]

They are. After I saw that it was Rubio, I lost all will to check I guess. 😁

[@Havlicek_breaks]

Rubio from hoops premium - numbered, If I'm not mistaken

[@SageTheCollector]

I think I was so disappointed it was Rubio that I forgot to check. 😄

[@Havlicek_breaks]

@@SageTheCollector 😂

[@wheelcalls]

can you provide estimate value of what you pulled in retail and hobby?

[@SageTheCollector]

I sometimes do

[@TheGamingChefOG]

That green Cade Cunningham was a nice pull!

[@SageTheCollector]

Indeed!

[@lifeofola9289]

All the cards are shiny which to me makes it not cool anymore

[@pipo9442]

is there sports cards shops in fort lauderdale???

[@SageTheCollector]

Sports card shops are typically everywhere unless you live in the boonies

[@erongarrett2080]

Hey sage how much for your Russ's lol great rip

[@SageTheCollector]

I’d I had time to sell Russ cards, life would be sweet 😄

[@everythingcollectibles]

Video Mistakes: Should have put Benedict and Chet Base Rookies in the highlight section (they actually are harder to pull as most of the Monopoly Boosters have all Base Vets typically) and forgot to put a Chronicles Wiseman Rookie in the middle tier section! 😊

[@SageTheCollector]

Those Mathurin and Chet Monopoly RCs are not very hard to pull; they're not really highlights. And I didn't put a lot of Chronicles rookies in the middle, especially Wiseman. 😁

[@everythingcollectibles]

@@SageTheCollector I opened one Booster and pulled no Rookies. If you have watched Sky-B, he opened many many boxes before he even got a Paolo, let alone a couple to get the better names!

[@808SSCamaro]

Hobby with the autos!

[@SageTheCollector]

😲

[@Yoko.Kurama]

Noob question. Do they sell team packs or is it just completely random?

[@SageTheCollector]

We’ll, it’s not completely random, but no team packs.

[@AntProd.]

Tell me I’m not the only one who saw the prizm card in a optic pack

[@SageTheCollector]

Yeah. Panini screwed up and put the wrong ones in Prizm and Optic products.

[@andrewrossi7164]

Going with retail for the W Sage 👍

[@SageTheCollector]

👍🏻

[@RylanPc11]

Do nba hoops winter retail vs nba hoops hobby

[@SageTheCollector]

I have both in the stash

[@eutopiuh8176]

I want that Ja rookie just bc dolph and Glock ar on it too 😭🤣

[@SageTheCollector]

You are definitely not alone 😉

[@porkchopexpress6890]

Retail was better. The 2 autos were kool but aren’t gonna cut it.

[@Ryan-gs2pn]

Bro y’all collectors are really lucky because I try to save my money for blaster boxes (cuz those are the only ones I can afford) but my parents always say spend it on something useful

[@SageTheCollector]

Your parents are probably right 😁. But if you think it's worth it, go for it.

[@Ryan-gs2pn]

@@SageTheCollector I just bought me 2 blaster boxes today! Can’t wait to rip some bangers. My dad let me gets some just this time only

[@EliDaDogman]

Packs were not that great for you definitely didn't get your money back this the reason I slowed down buy boxes and packs better to just buy the card you want out the set save a bunch of money great video better luck next time

[@SageTheCollector]

Yeah. Opening packs is never a good financial decision. You're paying for the entertainment when you do.

[@EliDaDogman]

@@SageTheCollector facts

[@Sephcurry]

Nice. Seph and Ja. Nice jp 🎉

[@JoeLu-kd5kj]

Paolo Banchero.

[@danelynch7171]

Bro what even is this video? Why am I watching this?! I don't even know what is happening!!😂

[@SageTheCollector]

You’re in my tractor beam! 😄

[@danelynch7171]

@@SageTheCollector dude, I don't know anything about basketball or cards. No idea how I got here! I'm not even mad at the algorithm for bringing me either. 😂

[@SageTheCollector]

@@danelynch7171 Haha. The KZbin algorithm knows all! Now you have to watch a bunch more videos until you’re addicted to basketball cards. 😁

[@danelynch7171]

@@SageTheCollector well who am I to question the algorithm?😂

[@Basketball_fanatic414]

whens the next jordan hunt

[@SageTheCollector]

Not sure yet, but it's long overdue

[@robertcopeland2946]

Are they going to change the boxes from autographed cards to initialed cards? The players get pissed they have to sign so many cards but do they realize they are not putting it to the man - No, not at all - They are just screwing the fans!

[@SageTheCollector]

Yeah. Autos these days are so lame.

[@jvkicktensai]

A great win for the hobby 😊

[@bennybreaks702]

Great vid.

[@timothybeisner8853]

I'm a Huge Denver Nuggets Fan and Collector!! Would you be interested in selling that Alex English Auto? Please let me know. Keep Up The Great Video Content

[@SageTheCollector]

DM me

[@timothybeisner8853]

@@SageTheCollector Okay!! Are you on Instagram? I can DM you there

[@b2x1000]

Retail is 💩 95% of the time. I pulled a Daniel Carlson pink auto /25 from a blaster but besides that I haven’t pulled anything crazy

[@dankoerner887]

Wow you man handle those cards

[@SageTheCollector]

Nah. Don't worry. I'm a professional. No cards were harmed during filming.

[@joemarsh2050]

I think zion loves the pink a little to much

[@SageTheCollector]

Hayooooo! 😄

[@leagueleaders]

cool rip nice Alex English auto

[@808SSCamaro]

Speaking of bad for sure! Not even close! 2020 Chronicles? That’s 2021 Contenders! 🤪🤪

[@SageTheCollector]

Same thing

[@808SSCamaro]

12:43 That’s what she said!

[@SageTheCollector]

When I was editing, I knew...

[@NeoTemplar]

Dudes who scribble one letter as an auto suck! Great video :)

[@SageTheCollector]

I know. I get why they do it, but have some pride in your signature.

[@tacobreaks]

Great video 🌮🌮🌮🌮

[@seanfoley7855]

Sorry last comment but I don't know about you but can't wait for Topps basketball cards again it's been way too long and I will not miss Panini what so ever! Over priced and QC is suspect at best but they will file for bankruptcy if they don't sell to Fanatics that's a fact.

[@SageTheCollector]

I'm excited about the return of (licensed) Topps NBA basketball as well

[@havefun1796]

122 bucks of base cards. Nice

[@SageTheCollector]

Come on now. That's not something HaveFun1796 would say. That's something WetBlanket1796 would say. 😉

[@JW-sz7ku]

Pink got Zion in trouble lol

[@SageTheCollector]

Damn right it did! 😄

[@BucksinSixboiiiiiiii]

Zion is definitely in the Pink😳

[@SageTheCollector]

😉

[@rydrizza1309]

so keldon johnson, jalen williams and keegan murray rookies are better than rj barret rookie and chet holmgren rookie?!?! WILDDD. I dont think thats right bro. I think you need to watch some more basketball. FRFR

[@SageTheCollector]

Relax, my man. It's all for fun. There are no rules to this. And if you think I need to watch more basketball, you clearly haven't been watching the channel for very long. 😉

[@DylanPatton-zh5sb]

Sorry this might sound dumb but what is the difference between hobby and retail?

[@SageTheCollector]

Hobby packs have a chance to pull much bigger cards. As a result, hobby packs/boxes are a lot more expensive than retail packs/boxes.

[@user-lo8km1ws7y]

Bro shouted out young dolph.

[@SageTheCollector]

Always searching for the Ja Morant rookie with Young Dolph in the background

[@jasonking971]

Super team huh..... one player gets injured and they're screwed. They are over the luxury tax with just 4 players

[@SageTheCollector]

It’s insane. And between Beal and KD, they might get 82 games.

[@jasonking971]

@SageTheCollector exactly. I don't see this working out. Might start out great and everyone will start picking them as the favorites to win it all....but someone is bound to get hurt. Especially since they'll have no depth and they'll have to score 90pts between the 3 of em.

[@SageTheCollector]

@@jasonking971 Yeah. I’m definitely not picking them.

[@trentbryar7608]

Hobby easily for mine

[@stumpyscards]

And that's why I stopped buying packs

[@Odools85]

Zion is the regeneration of Oden. Over hyped player who can’t cut it.

[@SageTheCollector]

We're not quite there yet

[@jezreelino]

nice video again my friend

[@SageTheCollector]

🤛🏻

[@soberseth88]

We gotta get Zion back in the gym and away from these ladies!! lol, more practice and gym time keep ya out of drama! I still think he's gonna end up doing some big things once he's no longer getting injured! I like the kid

[@SageTheCollector]

🤞🏻

[@bradmccubbin1569]

Retail wins!

[@808SSCamaro]

That somebody causing structural issues is the stacker! Yet again blaming others 🤪🤪

[@SageTheCollector]

It's all Panini's fault

[@808SSCamaro]

It could get way worse! Bryant is a National Champ but we all know you only prefer garbage done nothing rookies 🤪🤪

[@SageTheCollector]

Jack Haley is also an NBA champion

[@808SSCamaro]

Blaming retail for Your slow start! Always blaming others! It’s not their fault 🤪🤪

[@SageTheCollector]

I blame retail

[@shannondriver1272]

Hobby

[@MarlinChu]

Hobby