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[@patrickbateman69420]

I used to be a Patreon member, but one time I mentioned how salty Rudy's step sister's taco tasted and he never invited me over for dinner again.

[@bretthetzell9961]

[@jeffers1985]

🤣 gold

[@TryMyFrenchToast]

69 likes lol

[@vexx8451]

Anyone who adds, or takes away, one 'like' from this comment is an asshole

[@patrickbateman69420]

@@TryMyFrenchToast man it's perfect 🤣

[@davidloganpatton]

The biggest question is when do we rise up and demand the return of the Cool Ranch Doritos Locos Taco at Taco Bell?

[@v3ck1n]

No, seriously.

[@Josh_Kidding]

Careful those will give you diarrhea. Then again everything at taco bell will give you diarrhea.

[@danieljones2936]

@Joshua Farshid if Taco Bell gives you diarrhea it's because your bloodline is weak.

[@Shim_Shack_Studio]

We don't call it "Taco Hell" for nothing. Already started the morning off with a breakfast burrito and spent a half hour in the bathroom. Lmao 😂

[@Josh_Kidding]

Tbh I like taco bell. But I like the memes about it giving you diarrhea even more.

[@bengee69]

I liked this episode: less jokes and exuberance, more straight shooting and vulnerability. Thanks for putting out this content Rudy!

[@tcsmagicbox]

One thing I learned about collecting cardboard, is never throw something out until you do a price check.

[@DrewskiTheLegend]

One thing I learned about collecting cardboard is never throw something out. Though I guess my collection is a little smaller than some of yours.

[@duketogo2616]

Even then you don't know what the future may bring. I used to take a sharpie and use tape to color in the border to all my white border cards because they clashed with my black border stuff. I sold off all my old cards because I could never use them because the only supported formats were always either limited draft/sealed or standard then they changed the game after and all that stuff became relevant again.

[@FDXHOMEDEL]

Rudy is just mad that I’ve circumvented his multiple ban attempts with all my alts and refuses to answer for his $4,000 donation to the Hamburglar during his infamous 1998 Taco Town Comptroller campaign.

[@preparedscouter2357]

Too funny

[@a1pha_star]

Y'all crack me up with the memes. 😂

[@christianvillarreal2886]

Rudy's "we live in a short-life" monologue moved me. I needed to hear that today..

[@johnmetcalf5541]

Appreciate you're videos my dude. You aren't here to take a loss. You have a unique channel that shows a seller's view of the Wotc world from a retail stand point.

[@Tmalbers21]

Rudy. I do not own a single Magic card. I do not know how to play the game. I’m frankly not even that interested in learning. But I watch your videos almost every day, even the box openings. How weird is that? Thanks for entertaining the hell out of me, my ex wife and the Maytag repair man when we’re all in the same room together.

[@danielhaynas5723]

same here man!

[@abyss9316]

That's what we call a party pack not good for marriages or relationships but they sure are fun

[@ericzerull3905]

I'm in the same boat here! Haven't purchased a Magic set since 1994 (wish I kept those cards :) ) However, I love looking at alternative investment strategies and love Rudy's outlook on the different markets outside of Wall-Street.

[@its_grev]

To this day, I still use “Dig a hole and be a carrot” with my kids. IMO, it’s such a positive message and not to sweat the small stuff.

[@marcoottina654]

3:00 this speech is very deep, filled with meaning and wisdom. I'm glad nearly (or more) 9000 people have seen it and I hope this "focus on priorities, people, love and being benevolent" will spread like a lighthouse's light in the dark sea of troubles. Thank you ^^

[@SanderOver]

Don't mention the Lighthouse.....it's from Rudy's ex....The ULTIMATE lighthouse

[@HeyJoshyJosh]

Finally, an entire video featuring Rudy answering questions about his floppy taco.

[@justthedecoy4687]

I just want rudy to say off camera and in a goblin voice "I'm never going away because I love business and there's nothing you can do about it"

[@scottbonata5145]

Really I don't collect what you're selling, but I listen to for your opinion on, life and business!

[@mcwildcats8isgr8]

Agree with you 100% on politics, Rudy. Not 69%, 100%.

[@mandielyn0416]

I am a patron and didn’t buy the 6.9 year anniversary kit, but that was because of a personal financial issue due to a medical emergency. If I could have I would have bought it even with all of the conflicting responses to the sale. Love Alpha Investments.

[@eace446]

If it wasn't for a Rudy video being recommended to me in 2020 I wouldn't be working at my LGS today 😂

[@boghoss123]

Rudy - for the next time you do a "Random Questions" video. If you were able to add 3 cards to the Reserved List, that you think shouldn't be reprinted again (for whatever reason) what would they be?

[@pawpatrolnews]

Rudy doesn't play magic, only collects little squares of cardboard.

[@CTDMUDRUNNER]

Stop trying to get me to open my sealed 6.9 kit Rudy! It’s tighter then a Tuesday taco!

[@7Alberto7]

I'm alwais here no matter what watching learning and commenting, but I have to admit the Rudy 30th anniversary run of video was probably the best streak of video ever

[@konstantinkrastev4478]

I honestly like you more as a person and youtuber than the whole card scam thing lol

[@AC3handle]

My big question is: How do you keep your cardboard safe when a big storm is rolling in with 30-50 foot waves and flooding going on?

[@Beckola44]

You are so right about not talking about politics and how all of the politicians are multimillionaires. Thanks for the video.

[@dimitriousdevilboon7714]

Thats half of the story.

[@therealaY]

I appreciate all your videos. I am a relatively new viewer, but I find your perspective and insight is great!

[@rdoming90]

I was on Patreon, but my debit card had expired. Unfortunately did not pay attention to the email when it dropped. Still here to support Alpha Investments & Taco Bell

[@silver_colonel]

RUDY! Is that a silver bar on your shelf? 😍

[@abyss9316]

Rudy reads the comments section? We are truly living in The Matrix..

[@andimjustalex]

This post Magic 30th world is wild

[@aldrickespen6863]

Pretty sure he doesnt read the buried replies though 🤔🌮

[@jfkshouldofducked4348]

Oh you mean he scans the comments and selects a few that peak his interest

[@abyss9316]

@@jfkshouldofducked4348 indeed

[@Groceryboy_Jr]

Here's another question. Do TCG distributors get high off their own supply?

[@ryanmalinowski7529]

Rudy has had a great work ethic and care for the people who purchase product from him. For example, I purchased some individual cards from him on eBay. I left a message for him on my purchase saying keep up the good work on KZbin. The items were lost in the mail. I emailed him about it, he refunded the money. A month later, I received the items. I emailed him to let him know. He was pleasant to chat with and I paid him back for the product. He even left a thanks on the envelope on my product. Interactions like that really show how much a person cares for their business and buyers of his product. Keep up the great work Rudy!

[@MrJackPeppers]

Great first answer Rudy. You rock! Much Love.

[@drewscott9763]

Your take on politics and how to spend the limited time we have is wonderful. I’m glad someone is doing it right. Thanks for the video.

[@nicomillhouse]

this has become my podcast for driving

[@pokemontvunlimited7246]

I love this type of video. Keep the machine going!!!! Brrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrr

[@lanmarknetworking3034]

Rudy Exposing the Uniparty 😆

[@ETCS423]

Rudy, you have been an amazing tool for my thoughts into how i would scale my little hustle. Just your mindset in business and in MTG is a great way to remind me to keep my blinders on and just keep following my "rules" and to not fear the FOMO. Thank you for what you're doing

[@jarrybryant718]

I don't know why, but I truly do appreciate the time he takes to talk to us as an audience of individuals with the weirdest questions.

[@jfkshouldofducked4348]

No wants to hear from you brown noser, Rudy is not going to offer you some special deal

[@AllenSorensen]

Always answers my random questions on Patreon

[@douglasgray2620]

No it’s not. You get upset about something he immediately cuts u off. Without talking thru it. I was loyal to u Rudy and always bragged about your influence.

[@scottsoto3346]

This is an awesome video. Ive been a fan for years and you're a big reason I got back into magic. I like your transparency on these issues.

[@buschleaguers75]

its not about focusing on things that keep you agitated. Its about leveling the playing field again. the playing field has become so uneven it is at a point it needs to change. so its about focusing on what is right.

[@kevenwolford]

I got banned by Rudy after trying to figure out what happened to my shirt order on eBay. It was a real feel bad moment because I haven’t even purchased anything in like a year from Rudy, still paid the $15 a month though. If I wanted to get banned or do fraudulent things it makes sense to go big on booster boxes, not a shirt. Never got the shirt either. Just asked where the shirt was through eBay because the tracking never updated and it had been a few weeks. No communication just a ban on a separate platform and I can still purchase from him on eBay. Not being hateful, just saying people fall through the cracks

[@pawpatrolnews]

That's rough. I'm surprised to see that you still watch the videos after what had happened.

[@magicjnkie216]

I'm sure things could have been resolved somehow...seems to me this is the direct result of Rudy's utmost desire to do everything by himself. Dude, you're running a rather large enterprise....find some reliable people to help you...

[@hellocollegejason198]

Rudy doing the job no other KZbin creator will do

[@brandonvarn7456]

I love the truthfulness of this!

[@simoncph]

Love the George Orwell 1984 book coupled with the Wall Street DVD. Pure quality.

[@CustodialDaniel]

It’s shit like this that make me love Rudy, and remind me why I’ve been watching this guy for like 4 years

[@joetry]

“Metazoo UFO has actually stabilised pretty well” y’know… except for the Booster Boxes selling at $40 on TCGplayer down from their $140 MSRP 😳🙄 I collect Metazoo and did love it but I have serious concerns about the game - I can’t help but feel Rudy is glazing over it’s huge flaws

[@ryangreenwald3755]

Love the content. Remember people's... Rudy doesn't do adds or promo for face creams, deodorant, or lawnmowers for your hotdog weiner and for that he deserves a thumbs 👍

[@austinharris1118]

Can't wait to hear Rudy's take on Sorcery when it comes out.

[@Shannon_Vlogs]

Someone just commented something unkind on my video and the YT filter caught it. I didn’t even see it for months until I checked the “held for review” section

[@stormycat0905]

Literally opening popcorn for this

[@braindead8899]

Great conversation dude

[@Jsan2222]

You hit the politic stance absolutely on point bro 🔥🔥

[@disconsolator]

The first answer sounded much like a political answer

[@AFPride0764]

ill say, the MTG cinimatic videos they are pushing out for the new Phyrexia set is INSANELY GOOD. Credit deserved

[@patrickbateman69420]

Ah, Flesh and Blood... I chucked some money into sets like ARC unlim when it was ~£40 a box thinking meh I don't care much what happens to it. It's gone up to over £100 a box already. I should've cared more 😂

[@monkey39128]

Yeah I saw that! Suprised at how well it's done in the UK. New card games usually struggle to get a foothold here.

[@Mystico1600]

I absolutely opened up the MetaZoo pack, looked at this lizard man staring at me, and had no clue what it was.

[@sam1127x]

right on rudy! spend time on things that matter to you and make you happy. My general quality of life has significantly improved when I stopped giving a F about what joe schmoe says online

[@Cowardlydabbling]

“Wife’s boyfriend” 😂😂😂😂😂🤣🤣🤣 OMG! Rudy that is so funny, I’ve never heard that one….

[@Lost_Government_Clips]

I see that silver cert. Thanks! Want more silver certs and legos!

[@meowcheeses9870]

Ty for the quality video mister taco man we appreciate your public services

[@pawpatrolnews]

Regarding the 6.9 anniversary kits, I think having a variation of pins and colored dice would have made them more valuable. If there was 20 different pins, and you only got 5 per kit, people would want to collect and buy the ones they are missing. You probably didn't need to spend so much on making the box look so premium and having the fancy plastic sheet inside too. I would have rather paid $50 less per kit for ones with a non 'premium' box (especially as the expected value of the kits went down by so much after they were created). I still have my 4 kits sealed, so it gives me hope that one of the artist proof gemkeeper cards is inside.

[@gregpenismith1248]

Having variation would have jacked up the price. It costs a company time to change equipment over to make varying product. So if you have small runs the company making them is going to ask for more money.

[@pawpatrolnews]

@@gregpenismith1248 True, I didn't think of that. At that point, maybe having some 'limited time only' merch would have been the way to go. That way people could buy the products they really want, instead of having to buy the whole kit.

[@gregpenismith1248]

@@pawpatrolnews I think it would be cool to do another run of just the pins.

[@armagedonthe1gamer]

Most normal people when they see prices increase, just go to a different type of storefront. for instance my lgs is selling draft boxes of dominaria remastered for 230 with their discount, just went online and ordered one for 180 instead. People who complain about the price to the storefront just don't understand the opportunity cost most of the time. different stores sell for different rates because of their location. If a product is too high its because that's the most popular product, and the store wants to make their money's worth due to their limited supply. I don't like the price, but there's nothing I can do about it since there's no other local competition for magic products for at least 20 miles and convience is a big key factor for me when deciding to make a purchase at my lgs.

[@GoT_17k]

I was doing something and listened to whole thing... excellent peak behind the curtain I am here cause I enjoy the investment content

[@Genesisfury]

FOOOOLKS! Rudy, did you see what Yugioh is doing with their 25th anniversary? It really is that easy to do an anniversary release.

[@keywacat]

'Rudy Shoves Patron in a Washer...You Won't Believe What Happens Next!'

[@skullstorm8574]

Rudy, this is the best video of encouragement that I have ever seen you make in the first 3 minutes! Glad I am back with the paterons! OG from 2016!

[@persuasivebarrier2419]

you gave an extremely politician response to that political question for a guy who "doesn't really pay attention." 🙄

[@artisttools8218]

Appreciate everything you create!

[@PureSolace]

I love Rudy! Rudy is the best!

[@undeaddueler13]

I'm not gonna lie when I see the box openings with titles like "Rudy hoses timmy and steals his tacos" I am expecting some hot pulls from it

[@panthegypsy4609]

Black market for Cool Ranch powder. Bring the power, this powdered power, to the people.

[@Shim_Shack_Studio]

Rudy, I got my phone and wired earbuds listening to your video in one ear. In my other ear, another set of wired earbuds plugged into my Sony Walkman. Jamming out to one of my mix CD's from early 90's I made in Middle School in the other. Jay-Z, Snoop, the Dr, Eminem, Beastie Boys, Daft Punk, etc. I can't help but agree with you about politics and life advice. As I'm sitting in my sofa chair/ recliner, "Poppin Bottles," literally, all I have to say to you bro is, "word." My evening is freakin radical man, hope yours is to dude.

[@Cergorach]

Rudy playing Lemmings with the KZbin commentators! ;-)

[@Turesmym01]

Followed this channel for years. First comment. Banned patron here. Not sure what I did. But I'm sure I did it. I went through the too many patreons I backed and apparently eliminated this one too. Not intended, but I've been able to reapply. I literally had only been a Patron for 1-2 months. I tried your Facebook page/messenger. Please help!

[@TheDarkElder]

There was no reference to cats, that saddens me. Deeply

[@blipboyy]

Thank you for this!

[@Nephilimplayz]

This has 80% of the black Lotus is on earth just sitting at his crib

[@doctoralzheimersacademiama]

Watching from a European perspective, I dont think one should generally mistrust in everybody involved in politics. The last 200 years of US history have been a historically exceptional success. So many great things have been achieved, there surely have been some good leaders doing good things from both parties. Mistrust isnt generally a clever attitude. There are still reasons to trust. But there is one very wise thing you said: The system wirh its tribalism and partisanship and only two parties does not work anymore, given the complexity of our time. Maybe abandoning the electoral college and the two-party-system, forbidding financial donations for political parties by companies and forbidding gerrymandering would be first steps. But I know that there are many wise scholars in your country discussing these things. I still believe in the creativity and strength of the American people. Its the best chance freedom has on this planet. You gotta stick together and develop a new deal for your society! Best wishes from Europe!

[@JoeCamarillo]

Thanks for kind words. Libertarian party is a good place to start. If you don’t really like either candidate, it’s not a waste to vote for a 3rd or 4th party. Keep doing the same thing and expecting a different outcome is well the definition of crazy by some. As Rudy said, some good democrats some good republicans and or their policies. Just surprised how much personal it’s become, and not ideals. I’ve lived outside the states for nearly 20 years. Gotten a wider perspective, Europe seems to be banding more and more together (sad for Brexit but I guess currency control and immigration was a big topic). Australia and New Zealand, plus north America with the EU and GB, let’s hope asean countries join more and more the work and trade basis of living. Only a few communist controlled countries left. Let’s hope Putin’s last hurrah is successfully defeated. And makes China think twice about invading Taiwan. NK will implode on itself or stay a minor rogue like Iran. Many social problems all over the world, but yes America does do some really good things. Not politically active, but after so many years alive, I do start to care about such things.

[@doctoralzheimersacademiama]

@@JoeCamarillo And it is important to care. Better than resignation. Thanks for your reply.

[@vaderwashere365]

I was banned from Rudy's Patreon for helping others find products that Rudy was no longer selling to them. Just commented with the best deal for booster boxes for a certain set (again, Rudy was not selling it) and then I was banned. No warning or anything... straight up banned without any partial or prorated refund. I thought it was a community and I was helping others, but I think Rudy felt I was going to do that for something he was selling. Edit: I didn't pitch anything I have a stake in or back door stores... it was MiniMaxGames, Card Kingdom, and/or DAcardWorld.

[@jameslikesit]

It could have been an automated patreon ban if you were posting links or something. Who knows tho

[@vaderwashere365]

@@jameslikesit I mean, I know and Rudy's team knows. No links... just names of places to find draft boxes that Rudy wasn't selling. Also, the notification you get will tell you if Patreon or the creator is banning you... and it was Rudy's team - according to the email notification.

[@GamesbyMarcWolff]

@@vaderwashere365 I got banned because Patreon's payment system glitched and they didn't fix it for two weeks. I wrote Rudy an email explaining, but after they fixed my account he still has not responded. So now I'm banned for life because of Patreon's mistake. Thanks Rudy. I really appreciate being treated this way after being a patron for more than 3 years.

[@FalconStrikeGames]

Try selling your personal singles in those stores and you will be banned from there too

[@vaderwashere365]

@@GamesbyMarcWolff that is rougher than my story. Even though he is a smaller KZbinr in the grand scheme of things... he is too big to really care about losing Patreon members - even when there was no violation of his terms. Like he said, he doesn't have time to really look anymore and leaves it up to other Patreon members to handle a lot of it. Again, not blaming Rudy and I understand his perspective. We are just trying to use real world examples that didn't fit in his explanation of who and when he bans. Like you said too... it is a lifetime ban, which is pretty harsh for no warnings and no communications from Rudy or his team.

[@Shim_Shack_Studio]

Tell you what, worth it to me for snagging up a patron spot. Waited years for a spot, any spot, few months back, spots were open and grabbed one. Totally worth it.

[@99wolfseditionify]

I was a Patreon and was banned. Changed card, forgot, didn't check emails, got banned. I have since joined college studying Anthropology so I can figure out how to find Excalibur and return it to Rudy to be back in the kings favor.

[@Roctrin]

probably should have just watched a youtube video on how to make tacos

[@maaags_]

Solid

[@magicjnkie216]

You'd think a party pack would do it...

[@dadability]

THIS MAN IS A LEGEND, KEEP IT UP SIR!!!!

[@TaakiPoE]

"I am on nobody's side, because nobody is on my side" Rudy Treebeard 2069

[@monkey39128]

Now I've read this I'm going to rewatch LOTR 😁

[@operatoncreation6396]

haven't played magic in 10+ years, will always love it, but what is the go to dish. that meal that just wins

[@zeddik99]

2:06 Rudy for president

[@jamesrohner5061]

Rudy for President of Shiny Cardboard!

[@brandonsmith-wz6hb]

Rudy bent me over during mh1.

[@ryangreenwald3755]

Those pins are dope AF I was trying to find some for sale.

[@Enygma_Inc]

I opened ks metazoo pack. Hand up. I didn't know the KS was on the back of the pack 😮‍💨

[@jeffsudol3926]

Agent Smith: "Did you know that the first Matrix was designed to be a perfect human world? Where none suffered, where everyone would be happy. It was a disaster. No one would accept the program. Entire crops were lost. Some believed we lacked the programming language to describe your perfect world. But I believe that, as a species, human beings define their reality through suffering and misery."

[@Sophomorechance]

Don't let this distract you from the fact that Hector is gonna be running 3 Honda Civic's with spoon engines. On top of that he just came into Harry's and ordered 3 t66 turbo's with NOS's and a Motec System Exhaust.

[@Wolfgar-jx5kl]

Like u have said before . A video where a patron looses big time will get 3 times the views as a video where a patron hits it big . People like to see other people fail .. I often wonder how our culture got this way ???

[@WishNicky]

Such a good video Rudy👏👏

[@Flatwing]

Hey Rudy, what’re your thoughts on another TCG called Grand Archive? I like how it seems to have fresh gameplay, but don’t know if it will catch on with how little attention it’s getting.

[@dragade101]

Curious about the 69 kits, If you added up all the kits, what was the median profit if you looked at the entire set? (when they were designed)

[@adamproductions4529]

content like this hones my mind

[@weirdwesteros1109]

Your attitude towards what ppl think of you is low key goals.

[@persuasivebarrier2419]

and it's an act. as fake as a 3 dollar bill.

[@dannydubs]

@@persuasivebarrier2419 You’re one of those haters huh…???

[@persuasivebarrier2419]

@@dannydubs i think he's a business trying not to lose customers. i'd rather hear him say that.

[@monkey39128]

@@persuasivebarrier2419 To be fair he has on several occassions.

[@mokewolfe9104]

Regarding your comments on politics: NAILED IT!!!!!! The country would be so much better if we were for something, and we could start with being for each other, and not simply “anti-the other guy/gal”. I gotta send you a Party Pack for that one, Rudy!!!!! Bravo!!!

[@RAISEYOURDONGERS1]

That doesn't really work if one side is "We accept people" and the other is "No, all those people are child molesters and deserve to die."

[@austinevans6312]

Years long watcher, almost 0 comments in that time. Had to say hell yeah to this video my man

[@abbiemcdaniels3122]

My biggest question is what happens when you either leave the cardboard empire or pass on? One day is the market just going to get flooded with a million alpha cards like a Vintage Rudy Vault Amazon Dump? Please excuse the morbidity of the subject but like you said, life is short, one day we won’t be here, and when a day finally dawns where a glorious cry of FOLLLKKKKKSSSS doesn’t echo through the Florida countryside, what happens to the millions of vintage cards you have horded up over your illustrious career and what will that kind of Rudy Dump do to the secondary market?

[@monkey39128]

Have you seen The Dark Knight? The scene with the joker and the big pile of cash is what he's going to do 😂

[@jonesnwo7828]

More folks need to listen to and absorb what was said here about politics. That was superb, good sir.

[@DankAudioStash24]

FaB question: There's always a first "alpha" run of every box, does that mean that the Unlimited runs just keep getting printed and are never gonna be good investments?

[@rosspalmer3672]

I’m British. I’ve never been a Patron, but I’ve been here from the beginning. I’m a 🥕🏴‍☠️