Prizm Deca FOTL Was PUMPED & DUMPED.....

[@TheRealAssistMan]

As someone that has been collecting cards for 30+ years, as someone that has worked in 3 different hobby card shops in 2 different states i feel in the past few years im living in a alternate reality. 4-5 years ago was not that long ago feels like yesterday. 5 years ago you could buy tons of good hobby boxes for $100-$180. it was only 5 years ago that all good hobby boxes were cheap and fairly priced and the top of the line cards like national treasures were $500 a box. It was only 5 years ago where you can go to wal mart anytime of the day on anyday and the shelves would be packed with prizm blasters and other sought after retail product and the blasters were $20 each and just sat there for weeks and hanger boxes were like $8 and just sat there. Cause no one wanted them, there was no value in retail. Now the retail blasters are $40-$70 and you get less value and a more watered down product. Now a good hobby box is $800 instead of $150 and you get a more watered down product. Just years ago we were getting multiple numbered cards in a box now you might get 1 or 2. Just a few years ago nearly everything was game worn now basically nothing is the jersey cards at this point are a huge gimmick. Just years ago there were so many on card autos in products where a product like National Treasures was a staple in the hobby cause it was all on card autos. Now mostly everything is stickers. People paying money for wax like they are millionaires. Most people barely make $4,000 a month working a full time job but that is the cost of 1 hobby box or 2 now a days. Most people are just racking up debt on credit cards and filing bankruptcy over this, its sad but true i know people that have. Most people dont make enough money to buy $800-$2000 hobby boxes. Where is all this free money coming from? Im talking about the average working person. Does not make sense. But how many times do these people need to pay $800 for a box of cards then get back $50 in value over and over again. In 2021 when the pandemic was going on it was a little more normal cause allthough the price of wax went high the singles sold for way higher so it offset it. I broke a ton in group breaks at that time. I was selling base cards of lebron and curry for $10 each, inserts for $40-$80 of semi-stars. Now fast forward just a few years later the price on singles has cratered on many cards 90% but wax prices are still sky high. Havent bought a hobby box in years and opened very little retail at all. I but in to breaks occasionally if its a product i like or if i see value in it but its just not there 90% of the time. It has priced many out of the game and i can see it more and more by the week. Eventually the people will run out of money and wake up. I mean factually the Median income for people is $59,000 a year. After taxes thats like $47,000a year. average cost of rent is $2,500 a month then factor in car payments, utility's, insurance, gas, food, etc Most people cannot afford this. This house of cards no pun intended is slowly crumpling and it wont be long til it completely falls. Man just a few years ago i was buying prizm hobby boxes for $120 a box, i bought cases of National treasures at $2500 a case just years ago now its $5000 a box annd you get back nothing most of the time. This years NFL national treasures is a complete joke. 90% of the cards pulled no one wants. They either dont ever sell or sell for a few dollars max. In nba its wemby or bust and maybe a nice lebron, luka or curry. Thats about it 99% of the other players are just not wanted. In mlb at least you get more people that collect rookies and stars but still most cards sit. In NFL its top QB's only while hall of fame vets sell for pennies on the dollar while QB rookie cards of players that turn out to be busts a year or 2 down the road sell for $1000s. Look at how much money people have lost in the past 2 years on Mac Jones, Desmond Ridder, Kenny Pickett, Bryce Young, Trevor Lawrence, Sam Howell, Bailey Zappe, Daniel jones, Zach wilson, Trey Lance, Deshaun Watson,...... and the list goes on. While there are rare low #ed sought after cards and high graded rookies of hall of famers that sit for pennies on the dollar compared to them. Thats my rant its long but maybe someone read it. The economy is a lot worse then people think it is overall sector by sector and this level of degeneracy in sports cards is about to find a rude awakening very soon. Its not even a hobby anymore. It is gambling with no oversight and a greed scam filled group of people. At least you think like i do and most normal people.

[@chuckmcbuckets6011]

Couldn’t have said it any better my man. Id like this more then once if i could.

[@jakepeters1404]

This is exactly how it is I realized this after blowing 40k 18 months ago my favorite player is Micheal Jordan I only buy his singles and no wax I’m starting to crawl my way back out of the financial seller thanks to this, but it’s been a slow process Needless to say thank you for the article. It was well received!

[@fuusoab77]

Great rant!!

[@TheRealAssistMan]

@@chuckmcbuckets6011 Thank you its sad but true. Wont change until people stop buying this crap and i can see it happening little by little each week. Breakers i used to break with and still do occasionally would fill 30 breaks a day. Now its maybe 2-3 cases a day and new products just sit for days. Its good though. The green needs to stop.

[@TheRealAssistMan]

@@fuusoab77 Thx Bro

[@StickyGreenStuff]

This video is a shining example of what every breaker should strive to be. RGL .. You may not be the biggest out there, but you certainly have the most integrity and the best character. Thank you.

[@skylerslayton7738]

He definitely is one of the biggest. By far more viewers than anybody in whatnot or FL ! I love RGL the realest !!!

[@lennydog2112]

Nice name and damn right. RGL is the best

[@simepoh]

Yea I never buy from him and I own two cards with his sticker. Dudes a hobby legend.

[@StickyGreenStuff]

@@lennydog2112 👽 Thanks

[@benhartart9487]

He’s probably literally the biggest 😅

[@Dog8myhomework]

Disgusting what happened with FOTL. Thanks for shining more light on this.

[@carramrod8232]

That looked like a mega box x2

[@BIZSPORTSCARDS]

As someone who could never afford Prizm FOTL or Prizm Hobby as a standalone product to rip, I appreciate your honesty and integrity regarding breaks and your customers who break with you. I'm glad to be a small part of your community. Keep it going, RGL!

[@nunzi83]

The sad thing is. Not that long ago, (especially before breaking blew up) boxes like prizm or optic were cheap. Making it easy for ppl like us to rip multiple boxes whenever we wanted

[@BIZSPORTSCARDS]

@@nunzi83 hope it gets back to something reasonable again.

[@jamesmorante8427]

Not sure whether to just laugh or cry with this ongoing drum beat of pricing madness continues. Absolutely mind blowing.

[@Chan_JLC]

It's not surprising that a cartel of breakers is effectively trying to set prices for sports cards breaks, to the detriment of consumers. Thanks for this educational video.

[@paulharkabus4148]

I can't wait til the people realize how this whole thing is set up and just stop. Had everyone just thought for 2 seconds about the ridiculousness of a box going for 3k or more, they would've realized right then that the illusion is just that. This 800 dollar box of hobby is about 8 times too expensive. There are so many damn Wemby cards out there that the decline in value is steep and fast. Panini is very obviously grabbing every dime they can before making their exit

[@timeservedphil]

RGL GREAT VIDEO! The greed is getting worse every day! Stay the way you are, it shows why you do this! ❤

[@roychisnell9646]

He also said that he does this 40 hours a week. He's also in it to make money. It's a job. Panini is doing what everyone does and tries to make money the best way that they can. It's all for profit. People aren't scamming other people. If they're willing to spend the money. It's like they say about a single card and its value. It's worth what you sell it for at the time.

[@RunGoodLife]

I’ve been working in the hobby since 2012, and for myself since 2020. It’s possible to both run a successful business AND not be a greedy prick about it. A successful business should be able to survive in this hobby without needing P&D campaigns, buyer FOMO tactics, etc etc. We operate our business like any other business in every other industry. We purchase wholesale from distributors and play the market for the best prices possible. We offer our breaks with as competitive pricing as we can and as a result we have built an incredible community on KZbin. We are one of the most hyper-optimized companies at our scale in the hobby. Similar companies doing similar volume have 10+ employees. We operate in one of the two most expensive states in the country do business in and I’m incredibly thankful that every week that I’m able to pay the 4 1/2 other full time employees on my team.

[@timeservedphil]

@@RunGoodLifeI am a special ed teacher and I have a channel with 105k subscribers! (My handle) so I know this grind is real! I was on whatnot in 2019 and had to stop bc school resumed but I gained a greater appreciation for the hobby when i realized all the greed! Since 1994 wax has always been apart of my life and to see the state of it now is terrible, besides the breakers on YT especially RGL/Hitman…I watch none of it! You have carved a great piece of this hobby pie, and I look forward to all ur content!! However this rant was EPIC! Thanks 🙏 for all ur hard work..the best part of being on the east coast is waking up and watching the last breaks on ur channel live!

[@roychisnell9646]

​ That's a theory. Businesses can be successful with tactics that other people don't like. It's their choice. It sounds like the hobby is starting to really get to you. Along with the people that are hating on content creating. It's your choice to stick with it, but it definitely sounds like you're starting to hate on it. You sound proud of what you do, but that doesn't mean that you're right about everything. You just sound frustrated at this point. Take a good look at what you really do. You are selling product to a customer. Topps didn't start selling bubble gum and baseball cards in 1952 for $0.05, without making a profit. They weren't making cards to give them out for free. That price has obviously gone up. It's the world we live in. Like it or not.

[@taylorkoss5106]

@@roychisnell9646 your assessment is so off base, it is borderline comical. I don't know what you do for a living, but there are ways to make plenty of money and not be a total scumbag. Playing on people's lack of knowledge is weak. Fractionalizing breaks by player, and charging an insane amount per spot, where your boxes end up at double or more of the normal price is unacceptable just b/c people are duped into paying. That is a crazy theory. So, we know DECA Fotl had very few cards in the product that could even allow the buyer to break even at the absurd price of $3500 & up . Hitting an LBJ Gold and still losing thousand plus dollars is nutso. Yes, people made mistakes and bought into those breaks, but i don't think that absolves the Breaker of their malfeasance. Buyers trust the people they break with. To violate that trust, and jack up the price to insane values, to purposefully hurt the buyers in your community, is fucked. And there is absolutely nothing wrong with commenting on the practice. And putting a spotlight on the practice. That has nothing to do with hating. and who said RGL thinks he is right all the time. But he is right about this. it is black and white. Some breakers chose to make insane profit at the expense of their community. They could have made a nice profit and looked out for their buyers. Instead, they chose to purposefully gouge them..knowing it would take hitting a miracle card to break even, let alone make any money. it is pathetic. RGL does sell a product to a customer-- but he does it at a fair price, and he goes out of his way to try and educate his community on the various products and value in the hobby. None of this means he is right all the time. But I honestly don't even understand the point of your posts. Yes, he makes money But that doesn't lump him into the same category as those who are raping their customers. and it isnt ok to rape customers just b/c they chose to buy in. That is a silly way of thinking. Certainly, people do it. But that will only hurt the hobby int he long run, and it certainly hurts those customers in the short run. Nothing wrong with shining a light on the practice and calling people out.

[@MckinzieGravdahl11414]

The hobby needs more people like you, our family loves your content.

[@griffgarris0n]

Breakers are going to kill this hobby

[@0xRoBeRtSoNx0]

Already did

[@timelessproductions23]

And Topps wants to glorify them

[@TheCardHunter]

Good breakers are the future. Not all are the same. That’s like saying all hobbyist are scammers because a few bad apples

[@griffgarris0n]

@@TheCardHunter There no such thing as good breakers

[@flambookey]

They did years ago

[@gobigsportscards]

As a content creator and a huge fan of the hobby, this video made me have alot of respect for you.

[@nunzi83]

Bad enough the big retailers manipulate the market on boxes. Now we have breakers manipulating it just as much if not more. Now the whole market is manipulated. Manufacturers see this and that’s why they keep raising prices on release. I’m getting disgusted with this.

[@SkinnyVinnie]

Best Video Ever! So Much Respect For You! Why I love this community u have!

[@Apillow_]

I just can’t understand how sealed product is garnering these insane prices when it’s near impossible to break even. And now it’s not even broken down by teams because the only chase is Wemby, which makes it even harder to get your money back 😅😅

[@jp82cards30]

because people are dumb enough to think they're getting some kind of steal when they buy a random team for $100, hence breakers are able to charge outrageous prices

[@gvenegasjr]

I always look forward to your discussions before the rip. It’s an interesting look at the industry “behind the curtain.” Thanks and keep going.

[@nunzi83]

Your honesty is beyond appreciated. Would be great to mention a few of the breakers who colluded/pumped this product to rip off ppl. At the end of the day it’s on the customers who buy in. If ppl didn’t buy these crazy priced boxes. We’d be able to afford more moving forward

[@TavoJimenez1984]

I'm glad I haven't bought any NFL NBA or MLB hobby boxes at these ridiculously inflated prices. I'll stick to my Soccer and WWE hobby. I appreciate the honesty RGL and thats one reason we are loyal to your channel Host.

[@LuisMendez-tx2dn]

This is a great intro, the hobby is broken and people don’t care

[@johnnyeproductions]

RGL I appreciate your brutal honesty! So many "influencers" we see on here ripping new product and doing reviews are just going to say "High Risk High Reward" or These boxes are just loaded with tons of great hits, my box just didn't perform as well as others'" as they don't want to take heat from companies worried about bad reviews or talking down a product (unless it is Topps Chrome Basketball, everyone agrees that was absolute dog water) and the only ones who say they "love it" is because they pulled a Massive Wemby and that's it... Panini AND Topps (Fanatics) have milked the shit out of every single product they can with the Wemby mania, or the CJ Strouds, Bryce Young, AR etc...

[@3RiversRips]

RGL hit record, put TEN TOES FIRMLY IN THE GROUND, and stood on business 😤

[@willywat1946]

I agree with and I’ve been saying for awhile since the boom in 2020, single prices were never gonna hold at those prices. And now boxes get more and more expensive but the cards you often pull don’t make back even a fraction of the cost. Chase cards may pay for the box in some products, you have big names without autos in products but the prices climb. It makes no sense at all

[@josephdill3776]

As usual, your diatribe was warranted! I can’t even imagine how awful the majority of FOTL boxes are (especially after seeing this Hobby box 😳🤢)

[@RickM23]

I was on-line for the hobby Dutch auction. Was willing to pull the trigger at $600 but got sold out before. At least I was able to pick up some Premium stock boxes at $130. Those were 🔥🔥🔥

[@tracyfeyler6545]

So glad you keep it real…you are for the community!!! Thanks for the info that we all needed to hear!!

[@Gundam_773]

Good insight. I appreciate your outlook and your channel! I started collecting in 2021 but these prices never seem to come all the way down. Dutch auctions are wild to say the least..

[@CavelleM]

Great Vid! Very informative you cooked with this one.

[@imperialmoose]

First time I've seen your stuff and I'm always down to subscribe to someone who speaks the truth. The whole hobby has become a pump and dump. None of the price of packs and boxes have any relationship with the prices of singles just a month after they have been opened.

[@SirLurksAlott]

Man those breakers are gonna put a hit on your channel now. Thanks for sharing.

[@NateCoop]

Your ability to see the bigger picture is what makes your voice standout in the hobby. It is refreshing. Much respect brother.

[@jamesrosell302]

I love it when you educate us who are relatively new to the hobby with this stuff. Thank you so much. Please keep it up. You’re the best!

[@drew4628]

Thanks for calling this out, much appreciated. What a rough box!

[@toddsupreme]

Epic rant! I agree with every damn word! The hobby is being ruined by this behavior. Pump and dump has gotten out of hand. When breakers were hyping up Kenny Pickett and Brock Purdy my eyes were opened. I’ll never buy into a break ever. Great video!

[@kraigarueth]

Great intro, we need more honesty in the industry like that.

[@OldManFooeY]

I'm pretty much at the point where I'm done buying into any sports breaks from "certain breakers" and just going to buy the cheap odd stuff and have fun again. I'm done getting hosed. Great video though as always RGL 🤝

[@digitalkel83]

RGL you are the best breaker, the most honest breaker and down right a great person, it took a lot of balls to make this video and put this opinion and notice out in public, people should learn their breakers and the integrity they have. Legend. Also, I LOVE this set, if you want to dump the base cards let me know I will pay you for what you have.

[@MissionGetRich_714]

RGL Thank you for being you and not losing yourself like everyone else does and for staying true to who you are. You know what honestly sucks is the people that are hurt the most by people doing such things are people like my son and I that would love nothing more than to be part of a break but ever since we lost his mother I just can't afford it and there's nothing more I'd rather do than to give him that opportunity and just feel the excitement of not knowing what we're about to get but if I did everything I could and somehow I managed to pull it off would it all just be to get completely ripped by someone just trying to make more money it's sad. Sports cards are what saved me in my childhood and what created a bond between my son and I once I became a father and now because unfortunate events in our lives we can't even afford them all we can do is watch them on TV it's sad..... Thank goodness for RGL and his giveaways or my son wouldn't even know what it's like to open a pack of cards basically and for that I'm forever grateful...

[@RWSBC]

RGL, SCN and 1of1 are a few of the only ones I still trust in this hobby. All of them say that basketball especially is a stupid buy nowadays and that there is so much pump and dump happening across the hobby, it is frankly disgusting. The only stores that charge fair prices, are transparent and actually care for their customers. Please stay real and keep up your work. You are what the hobby needs.

[@Slaytanica666]

I used to like Packman…but he’s been tainted by the darkside sadly…

[@mitchellheverly1665]

Cant watch your livesteams often, but i love your break videos. i love all the details on the product because i like to know what im getting into!

[@3FiresSports]

Thanks for putting this out. Singles and wax need to match otherwise people will leave the hobby. We love breakers but there’s certain breakers that will drive us out of the hobby. The greed is real when the market adjusts but businesses don’t adjust with the market. Appreciate your opinion and transparency!!

[@ManJim]

Awesome rant. The reason why I'm a fan. Thanks for always keeping it real James.

[@samchampion1512]

Thank rgl. Your truly are the best. The community loves you. We all love you n jml. Thank you both

[@kennyw7820]

You’re one of the good ones rgl!

[@billystaton7855]

The whole supply and demand only works when there's a demand. If breakers buy boxes at over $2000, a box and nobody buys into breaks or not as many people buy into breaks, then the breakers will lose. Right now, the breakers aren't losing. Fanatics is making boxes more expensive too!! There needs to be a revolution in the card world. Viva La Revolution 😆

[@AjayDoesntMiss]

Very intresting video, thanks for keeping us informed and up to date on whats going on in the hobby. Keep up the great work RGL

[@AnimeSportsguy10]

I miss the days before 2020 boxes were so cheap compared to now remember buying hobby boxes in 2014-15 for $40-120 on majority of products

[@alexanderrcantu]

I really enjoy your views, I think your honesty and perspective are the reason why I continue to watch your content. I hope your truthfulness and commitment to not extorting people in the hobby pay huge dividends on your end!

[@BaseHeadSports]

RGL....You better not change. Actually knowing what is being ripped is important. I look forward to your synopsis of the set.

[@Matt-d2q9g]

You are one of the real ones. Not like someone that comes off the poker table and says “this product is incredible “ 50 or more times during a break!! Keep it real Run Good!! Top notch you are!!

[@brodythekid5292]

That FOTL price is just gross… Hobby needs to be corrected like you said. Great Video! 👊

[@coltoncyr2283]

Those top cards are selling mad high on EBay now too! I just dont get how people can buy a card (non auto) for $600. I just bought Brett Favre Retro Series #/15 for $20 LOL. Thats my cup of tea

[@brodythekid5292]

@@coltoncyr2283 that’s sweet. Yeah, I don’t get how people can spend so much on one card. Crazy

[@BoringReviews]

I enjoyed the rant. Great work. You’re the man. Love the content. That was your Jerry Maguire Memo

[@Buttons28]

I LOVE this intro! THANK YOU for keeping this hobby REAL!

[@werkynprogres]

As I’ve learned more and more In the hobby you have been a great help . This is why I’ve switched to just spending the money on the players or cards I want directly vs cross my fingers and hope something Ina box is anything I’d like or want

[@jstymie]

Appreciate the honest content. I've gotten to the point that I'm mostly sticking to baseball and I only grab the occasional box if I can get it from Topps for MSRP or from my LCS who doesn't do reseller price inflation. Got a couple boxes of Logofractor on the way as well as four boxes of Allen & Ginter, and all of that is for half the price I would have to pay for a single box of Deca hobby from Blowout.

[@The8lackMamba24]

Really appreciate this as someone who was watching the breaks live, I noticed how hard they were gassing up the box, some of the breakers claimed they were going for up to $7000. These are the biggest breakers too. You’re a real one for this video! Keep that authenticity you’ll be bigger than most of these guys in due time. In a market, trust is huge thing.

[@xoldmoney23x]

These are the videos that we appreciate. Honest breakdowns and straight up facts with numbers to support it! That’s why we all love RGL!

[@Earl_Poole]

Said it before, I'll say it again. RGL is the voice the hobby needs. To echo what Biz said, you can't buy integrity.

[@zaelphilly]

I gained a lot of respect for RGL for calling out the BS breakers did with the Deca FOTL product. Had us all lining up to overpay for a mid end set that they manipulated the price of. I also lost a lot of respect for some breakers because of this. I understand that businesses are for profit, but I never made a dollar off my customers by overcharging them just because the opportunity presented itself.

[@johnw2254]

Love your passion dude. Keep speaking your mind, and keep up the good work.

[@jawilliams853]

The intro and then the rip shows exactly why I will not get any wax anytime soon. Prices need to come to reality. Thanks for the video.

[@Forthefunofthehobby]

RGL really appreciate hearing this from you. As someone who has been in the hobby awhile it’s hard to accept the price of wax as I’m practically priced out of breaking. You’re one of the good ones. Hats off for making this.

[@JP-rg1yj]

You mentioned what happens when Fanatics gets all the licenses... well tiptoed around it. I can understand maybe holding off passing judgement in your shoes as a content creator but man, I just don't understand people acting like fanatics getting a literal monopoly on the big 3 licenses is going to be a good thing. Fanatics has a long history of aggressive and somewhat shady/ruthless business. Monopolies are NEVER ever good for consumers. You combine those 2 facts and it's not like it takes a crystal ball to see what's coming. Even more jacked up prices, worse customer service, a market that will be even MORE flooded with product (1000 of every hot player 1of1's every year?). Driving head first and full speed into junkwax 2.0

[@taylorkoss5106]

i 1000% agree - all of these people excited for Fanatics are going to get an extremely rude awakening. Aznhy company having all 3 licenses would be awful-- But a company with the history of Fanatics, will be a bloodbath. They are so greedy they couldn't even wait until their licenses kicked in-- Instead, they had to try and fabricate fake reasons for the NFLPA to try to break their contract with Panini - Thankfully they failed. But that act should tell you all you need to know. Its gonna be bad

[@colinburroughs9871]

the guy who runs Fanatics alone should be a not so subtle hint that they want to take consumers for a ride

[@PSU4ever11]

The weirdest part of the price hikes has been how the price of singles has never returned to pre-pandemic levels. No one wants to talk about how you could recoup a little of the price of your box selling the singles you didn’t want. Now, the price of boxes has skyrocketed and unless you hit the one or two right players you can’t even move singles.

[@Dcardz2626]

Wax prices and most breakers are disgusting nowadays, so disappointing and just ruins all the fun of what we like to do in this hobby which is rip cards. You’re awesome though!

[@Dj_________]

I loved your comment about “some top 10 list that doesn’t matter”🤣. Although Ian seems like a nice guy (when he’s not second-guessing Nikki), he clearly jumped on the band wagon at the beginning of the pandemic (like Geoff Wilson) and is most definitely not qualified to evaluate cards. Although his top 10 list is somewhat entertaining, his values and the way he comes up with them are all over the place. Just watch some of his early videos, he is obviously a passionate person but he knows very little about the hobby. I gotta hand it to him though for his motivation, he has more motivation in his pinky finger than I do in my entire body. I couldn’t put a video together like that, so I do give him credit where credit is due

[@StarveAnArtist]

Imagine being David Roddy watching this and hearing that audible "ugh". 😂

[@lennydog2112]

RGL you lay it down. Massive respect.

[@plouden728]

Love hearing you break this down. Thanks for being vocal on it!

[@shorebreakcards]

I really enjoy your vids, especially the intros and rants! People who complain about it can shove it and watch something else! I've been in the hobby for a while, and appreciate your insight, especially with all your experience outside breaking... stay true to yourself and have fun out there!

[@HeMadNice]

TALK 2’EM RGL!!!! Thank you for using your voice and sticking up for us!!! This has to stop! I have some Wemby wax I was saving to open for my birthday but I may just hold them. The prices are only going up!

[@jerbear38]

I agree with ya RGL and this is why your one of the best if not the best in the hobby! You tell it like its real and that we are real people that live day to day at least most of us and we want to enjoy the hobby but not at those crazy prices! Thanks for another great Video

[@dalaize]

You are 100% right, finance is crushing sports card hobby and TCG also.

[@videogames9829]

Thankfully a lot of people saw the ridiculousness of those inflated prices. Unfortunately a lot didn't, and they overpaid for fotl boxes. Shame on those breakers, who greedly overcharged. Thanks rgl for telling it like it is. That's why I'll always buy breaks from you.

[@MichaelMiller-sx2dp]

That intro was beautiful RG.

[@SpunkyWeirdo]

People are scummy same type of stuff was happening in Pokémon a few years back where you could get every card from the set for 1/2 the price of a sealed box Those 40-50 breakers can suck a 😮 Don’t change man keep keepin it real eff the haters tbh you’re the only guy who’s opinion in this hobby matters Money makes people disgusting 🤢

[@trevorduncan9580]

it needed to be said... and im sure some people had NO IDEA. Thank you sir.

[@kurkurtcards]

Thank you for sharing your thoughts. I agree if the hobby collectively took a step back the prices would drop to a reasonable level.

[@andrewscollectibles87]

I have only watched the intro and not the rip but I would like to say, and I understand literally no one cares, but the last few years have been so stupid that I no longer collect football or basketball (I PC Buccaneers singles) but I have zero interest in breaking, ripping, or buying retail that has anything to do with those 2 sports! UFC, baseball, and soccer (and OF COURSE WWE) are actually STILL FUN!

[@marcosgarcia-3696]

I never ripped with RGL . BUT This man is for the people!!!!! God bless you dude for speaking on this issue!

[@jakobtheurich]

one of your best videos. keep up the great content

[@oneofuscards]

Sorry for the Terrible box, its sad how greedy these companies get especially on their way out.

[@clydeorris4093]

Dutch auctions are the worst thing to happen to the hobby. It was by design. I remember the year before it started. I was a decent sized breaker and friends with alot of the big boys. Panini had a meeting with all the main distributors and top breakers. One item discussed was Dutch auctions. Breakers can set the price, price out the general public and charge what they wanted. It would crush all the smaller breakers, stores, and create a false boom. I was against it then. Still am now. I left the hobby because of what was happening and truly believe Panini is the devil. The big 3 distributors, peach state, southern, and the 3rd I shall not name that is the worst, are as evil as they come. Not to mention those like Platinum, backyard, Layton, firehand ect were complacent and cheered it on. You sould like me back when this started. Trying to sound the alarm. Good on you for trying, but you won't win. The machine is bigger than us all. And this hobby is based on gambling, it's a fact. And gamblers will pay whatever because their sick and need the fix. So no way we can all come together and refuse to buy. Watching new NFL for the last 2 years sell at despicable prices with none of the top rookie autos was a clear signal. People are sheep and do as their master says. Anyways...

[@ricardog8206]

You need to start a podcast, love these discussions

[@nickgablejr]

You know what!!! Ty for your Honesty. I get sick of watching the top 10 pulls , and it is always the same ones pulling the same high dollar people. I realize that Breakers need to make money , but lately i have been seeing a lot of breakers ripping off people left and right with the price gouging.

[@williammcginnis9976]

When you say correction they are fighting do u think a crash is imminent? Newbie who likes ripping cards with his boys asking. Thanks for keeping it real.

[@RunGoodLife]

No, I don't believe an industry crash is imminent simply because of the amount of new people still coming into the hobby. If we weren't seeing newer and casual collectors, then I'd be more catious. But right now shows are packed, LCS's are selling out of product the day of release, etc etc. There's a lot of doom and gloom on social media but the reality is the hobby outside of what you online is really strong. Much stronger than when I was boots on the ground doing marketing for COMC from 2015-2020.

[@williammcginnis9976]

Thank you so much for you insight. I took my fam to The National for the first time for all of us and it was so overwhelming! We just like ripping cards and want everyone to do well. Shady shenanigans you are enlightening us newbies 2 mean so much. 🎉🎉props to you

[@stevensaucedo6151]

😂 “A 32 year old ROOKIE yeah not a way to end it.” Ending was great I didn’t even know they had rookies at that age professionally lol

[@chunter3882]

Bro I understand the Economy is Very Strong but $4k for a box of cards? Too much

[@victorheutz1736]

always keeps it real - one of the best dudes on YT good shit

[@cardripbros]

Well said bro! Always one of my favorite persons to watch and follow in the hobby 👏

[@jonathansnell7728]

Best video you’ve ever put out. Keep calling out these jerk offs who are ruining the hobby for the majority.

[@Kascaide]

Hold your head high RGL - These 40 odd vermin can't monopolize forever.

[@Dj_________]

The only way to stop fighting this price correction you’re talking about is for everybody to collectively stop paying such absorbent amounts for unopened wax, and that includes breakers. I love your content, but let’s face it, if there wasn’t somebody out there willing to spend $2000 plus on a box (and that includes breakers) then the prices would come down much more quickly. The average person cannot afford a $2000 box, but they can however afford a single spot in a break, and breakers know this so they are willing to spend $2000 on a box and then sell 30 spots at $100 apiece and make a quick thousand bucks. I actually love breakers and I love joining breaks, but something has to give and it won’t happen until breakers refuse to pay these high prices.

[@nydibs]

Breakers need to go. They ruin the hobby for everyone that likes to rip packs

[@Dj_________]

@@nydibs honest breakers like RGL are actually good for the hobby, it’s the market manipulating twerps whose entire world is only themselves so in turn that’s all they care about. Eventually the cream will rise to the top, and eventually morons will realize that breakers like Backyard Breaks are only your friend when you’re spending money. Those chumps capitalized on the “let’s go” culture and all those fools that were using mommy and daddy‘s credit card to join their over-priced breaks. It’s taking longer than I thought, but eventually people will realize that 95% of the breakers out there know very little about this hobby and are willing to pump anything up including Mac Jones and Zach Wilson, LMFAO

[@ethkaha]

I really wish we can all release the names of these individuals so we can hold them accountable for wrecking the economy of this hobby.

[@bubbasparks8227]

Ty for addressing the problem that most KZbinrs ignore. It’s out of control. RGL for President

[@brianconrow5281]

Keep hitting the nail on the head, buddy. I gotta get with you one of these days for that racing stuff.

[@saltyuno]

That Nash reminds me of an old school Flair design. Nice break

[@stevene505]

I'll never break with these pump n dumpers, never...

[@thechef4885]

As long as people are dumb enough to buy into the breaks why not get prices as high as possible

[@bryantjohnson9177]

Love this! Love knowing what's going on in the hobby especially something like this

[@robertrausch1353]

All starts with Panini dropping their prices and limiting their quantities for buyers. Maybe make it a raffle to guarantee you a number of boxes. Just crazy that a normal person will never touch a hobby box for football or basketball.

[@adamm48]

RGL and the other breakers in the RGL community are the only breakers I trust and break with. Entered one backyard break, lost 100%, there’s no first time buyer bonuses like Grant likes to say, there’s no sympathy packs, you just get a base card for your hundreds of dollars. Yes it’s luck, but at least RGL & crew have the guts to apologize if you miss, throw you a sympathy pack, and run giveaways to the chat & members. This community is what the hobby needs to copy. Love you guys 🫡

[@mikecorbett8180]

Just keep doing you R.G.L! Need more ppl like you in the Hobby!