The SECRET to SAVING money on SPORTS CARDS BOXES

[@mojo_sports]

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[@Sgoodrich99]

Your authenticity and passion is one of the biggest reasons I started following you bro! Love being able to hear your stories and experiences in this hobby!

[@mojo_sports]

I appreciate that!

[@chieflongsock]

For real...its rediculous the price of hobby boxes nowadays

[@idonttext9783]

They just got the court kings hobby boxes on Dave and Adams for 160

[@drebag]

Affordability is good, but access for younger kids is as important. Nothing sucks more than a little kid going to their to their local target or Walmart to buy some cards, but the shelves are empty. Doesn't matter how much they if there nothing there.

[@1kalambre]

It’s okay to cry brother! I got back into the hobby because I needed the money of my two raw Trout RC’s to help with the weekend celebration of life for my Grandma. Her and I had an incredible relationship that was built on a love for family, baseball, and food. Continue your genuine love for the community and the hobby. Emphasis on the community first.

[@Scatter23]

You tell ‘em Jay! Not gamed used jerseys is stupid to begin with lol and I can relate to your emotions. I lost my boyfriend who was also my best friend and we collected cards together for 10 years until he passed in 2020. I still look back at some of those cards and the tears fall. You’re a genuine person and that’s why I absolutely adore you 🥰

[@timhallila8887]

I think my biggest pet peeve in breaking is when people try to hype stuff up and aren’t honest about the potential value of hits. Some guys buy boxes of early 90’s junk wax where the best hits are 5 bucks at best and yet they’re complaining that the packs are selling for 7. The whole thing is a gamble and that should be understood, but I just wish some guys wouldn’t try to subtly inflate the values in people’s minds through manipulation. Like you said, for most people breaking is about a good time with small chances of making money, but just be real about it! Honesty and transparency is key!

[@thesportshobbyshop6876]

I think retail is great for introducing people into the hobby at a cheaper price point. Kids & Adults alike learn about the cards and get to collect their fav players without paying mad money. It's why I set up a shop in 🇮🇪, to help the hobby grow over this side of the world💪😁. Love your work Mojo 👌

[@ethanschreiner2354]

I just found your videos the other day, and I must say, your respect for this hobby is admirable. When I watch card show videos, far too often, I see guys disrespecting sellers, downgrading their cards, throwing slabs on tables. Just complete disrespect. You are the opposite. Thank you for sharing your story and reminding us of why we genuinely collect. It isn’t always about the money. Pulling a base rookie out of a retail box is sometimes the same feeling as pulling a 1/1. It’s all perspective. Thanks for the videos and continued success to you. You’re doing it right!

[@jasonthompson8443]

Im a newer collector who started collecting over the pandemic like tons of other people. I have opened exactly 1 hobby box(topps Sonic cause it was actually affordable) because they are too damned expensive for a lot of us to afford.

[@blakethecat987]

It would have to be the price point for me , I love hobby but some of the box prices are ridiculous these days !! Much love , happy rippin'

[@jcbuckeye]

2020 select mega box..that box will forever go up from this point on. It is cheaper than in 2021 or 2020 but the nostalgia of that product Is going to carry on for decades.

[@junbug5595]

Prices for retail boxes are crazy the hobby needs to get affordable for everyone and card inserts need on card autos and game used relics...I love opening boxes and packs that’s the best feeling for me

[@PragmaticCardCollectors]

I'd recommend that lesser player cards are included in the card sets. We get too much players, going all the way to the 15th Roster spot (Basketball) and even G-Leaguers. These sort of player cards. This causes too much disappointment when breaking the boxes. Thanks for the tips, Jay!

[@joshuareyes1581]

I make sure that everybody that pays for a spot in the break gets to equal value from what they put out. So that means if I buy $100 spy I get $100 worth of cards I don’t know mystery packs or consolation prize you know I’m not saying everybody’s a winner but it’s been too many times that I’ve paid a substantial amount of money, and I don’t get a quarter of the return. I would likechange that.

[@clauspage]

Good job! “TRUE” reflections on the hobby. You truly enjoy what you do! Wish I was at that point. I can tell you one thing, when things are not great, resort to the hobby! It clears the head.

[@THATkiDJ0NATHAN1Hk]

Great video brother , just got into collecting cards not to long ago. This video definitely gave me some more knowledge and inspiration to the the hobby !!!! ☄️🚀🃏

[@Theprofitclub__]

Prices need to go down. To expensive

[@lesterlim7657]

Another great video and the tears are authenticity! I got back into the hobby in 2018 buying Target boxes because i couldn't afford hobby boxes. Once I was able to afford hobby boxes, they skyrocketed and now i can barely afford them. That's why i love whatnot because i can get those good cards without having to put down a fortune for a hobby box. Hope I can still afford hobby boxes in the future!

[@Alaskaicebreakers]

I agreed with you. Boxes are way too expensive. I’m the father of three. My son is 9 and it’s very hard to be able to even afford to ever buy him a hobby box. He loves opening up cards. We go to the local card shop and I usually just buy him $1 packs of 1989 baseball cards in hopes of him pulling another Ken Griffey Jr rookie, which he has pulled a few. I usually get a hobby box a few times per year then let him open packs of it with me. It needs to become cheaper. I love your idea of having only game used patches or other memorabilia. Tell us about what game it was from and details about it. Me and my family are huge into baseball. Two years ago my son fell out of a wagon he was being pulled in by his sister around the yard. He hit his head and ended up needed to be medivaced to Seattle and had surgery. We spent a few months in Seattle, WA at Harborview medical center. He thank God is fully recovered but i got into cards again with him down there. I also quit drinking almost two years ago in October. I really relate to all of your content. And me and my son enjoy the hobby together and that’s what it’s all about. Keep it up!!

[@dillonguilbault2159]

This is probably the earliest I've been to a mojo video. Hope you're having a great day jay!

[@mojo_sports]

what the heck? I love it. thanks bro. played some pickup basektball, swam. now gonna hit one of my recovery meetings

[@JonquilAnderson]

Blessup Mojo...im late to the party, but I dig....I was buying packs since 95' when they was $2 up to $7 for topps finest...got a few boxes which was $38 for 36 packs "95-96 hoops box" "skybox premium box" and upper deck boxes, collectors choice packs was only a dollar then... then I left it around early 2000's...25yrs later I retrieved my 2 binders of cards from my cousin...kobe rookies, iverson, kidd, mj cards and inserts..so then I began buying blasters up to today got a few wemby's I just cant get into spending over $500 on a box....but I do think about it at times lol!....but im 46 and just getting that Nostalgic feeling is enough....my wife saw the LBJ and Bronny duel auto and how much it may go for and she was like "Guess its an investment" I will do it ....

[@miketaylor2043]

True that, more affordable boxes would be ideal. I’m just getting back in the hobby after several decades hiatus and the hobby has really evolved. Thanks for the content!

[@mojo_sports]

thanks for wathcing mike. checkout the new video

[@anthonythiry11]

We need to stop the monopoly on companies, I am losing interest in the fanatics stronghold. Keep up the great work!

[@mojo_sports]

Thanks for watching. They need to listen to the collectors not the Bs

[@johnkwhite1984]

I agree jay the boxes of sports cards should be affordable and there needs to be auto’s and game worn jersey patches etc but it’s what you enjoy most in the hobby and i love pulling new rookie cards

[@ratedrstar8393]

When I started collecting cards in 1999 to 2000. I was buying good hobby boxes for $75 or $85. The good old days lol

[@mikefaucher9795]

One thing that needs to be changed is quality control. I pulled a Prizm Kenny Pickett Disco Prizm auto with dents and print lines all over it.

[@brianfrench5814]

I would get rid of breaking so boxes would come back down to earth.

[@pacers0598]

I really like the idea of giving a description of the relic card. Like saying this piece is from this player on this date and the player's statline was this.

[@jcbuckeye]

Us normal folks don't have 1200 or even 800 to spend on a hobby box of prizm

[@mojo_sports]

Yep. That’s facts

[@taiger69]

Never collected as a kid but was always interested. Now I’m definitely trying to learn more about the hobby. I can see that retail being the affordable option and hobby boxes being more collectors. I also agree with those that say hobby boxes need to be more affordable so everyone can partake. Maybe there needs to be more than just two tiers.

[@mojo_sports]

Well said

[@LorcanaDude17]

First time viewing your videos…Ty for the passion of sharing that story!!! I still remember my first !

[@brianlarson4136]

Definitely make the boxes more affordable is first. But what I think needs to change is making the images on the cards reflect the sports moments we are watching more often. Making a chase card of Lebron shooting the shot that broke the record, Tom Brady's last pass in the NFL, a prospects first hit in the majors. Anything that would change using one image for all 100000 parallel's they make to embrace why we watch sports and collect sports cards.

[@albertlegaspi9614]

Been buying and selling single, boxes cases since 1996. Had occasionally opened packs since 1971...yes I am old. IMHO- single company licensing and Panini caused the prices to increase and the pandemic compound it. Previously competition between Fleer, UD, Topps, Donruss prices were decent.

[@andonlong2541]

Just getting back into collecting and have watched you for years. Used to watch for the autographs and stuff a ton back in those days. Glad to see you’re collecting as well!! My advice for card companies is not to inflate something like cards because of “the hype” or whatever. I miss the days like you said where blasters were $20, hangers were $10 value packs were $5, and retail packs were $2-3. Things have changed immensely. Also something I wish would stop is loading the “product hits” into the packs so soon. I don’t think it’s something talked about much, but I notice “product hits just blasting out of products almost as soon as they release. Makes the chase not as fun, especially too when they’re only found in hobby and never retail. Idk just my opinion. Keep doing what you’re doing, love the videos! Would love to win the Prizm pack!!

[@minitrucker8835]

1 word... PASSION.. You just got a fan for life after that show of emotion ❤❤

[@JoseRamirez-gj1ks]

I remember going to walmart or target in 2017 and 2018 and 2019 getting clearance packs and boxes or buying a $20 dollar blaster box now there are no clearance and the boxes are practically $30

[@Mike-Oxlong83]

Yeah I know DeMarcus, met him through my little cousin that went to school with him being from Montgomery made it easy for me follow him through High School. Went to a ton of Rattlers games. He definitely one of the greatest to have ever graced the court! You know! I like your shows on KZbin, starting to watch more of them, at least one a day. I'm a fan of the cards as well. Keep making your videos, your cool with it, especially your style/delivery. Alabama In The House! Montgomery Stand Up! Roll Tide!

[@mojo_sports]

Ayyyy that’s so cool. I’ve always wanted to know more about where he was from and mobile Alabama his hometown as well. Thanks for the love on the videos bro. Means a lot. Trying to show people how fun the hobby can be but also let people craft their own journey

[@lisazdankiewicz8846]

I would change the damn price !! I have never bought a hobby box because I could not afford to. Only real men cry !!! I will also collect no matter what the market does. Great vid, thanks for sharing !!

[@tennesseepawpaw3679]

I've been buying retail but bought my first hobby box this week Topps Series 2 and honestly it was pretty disappointing. No auto only a "relic" of Adley Rutschman with jersey patch. Few silvers and one gold. Couple all star and quite a few rookies. But overall pretty disappointing. Keep videos coming

[@mojo_sports]

well said

[@dustinwalter645]

I believe most people would change the price of hobby boxes make them more accessible for everyone.

[@kevinrichardson563]

I agree. Definitely needs to be more affordable. I know life ain't Fair but collecting hobby cards definitely isn't fair nowadays if your poor you don't stand a chance

[@ReQuest17]

Making some of the expensive stuff affordable, for sure. And a higher quality control on autos. Some of them look like a few letters or a symbol, and they charge a premium for them. If I'm paying that high of a price, I want an auto that looks like one, not something that looks like it was the 1000th sticker signed and it could've been their homie or assistant signing it. It's okay to cry, homie. Good on you, brother.

[@king_mau]

Your a true inspiration man! Thank you for the contribution to the hobby, hope to meet you one day!

[@Geekboycomics]

I love ripping packs open but I don't have the budget for hobby boxes. Retail isn't worth it. Thank you for the value boxes lol. If it wasn't for them I couldn't afford to collect. Still fun hobby but definitely needs some price adjustment.

[@mojo_sports]

Totally agree!

[@robertbarney6193]

My addition would be an auto in every pack for sure

[@nicklazzaro5055]

thatd be cool but the price would def be a problem

[@mojo_sports]

Totally certified did a hit in every pack

[@robertbarney6193]

@@mojo_sports for what sport? I quit baseball and basketball and primarily focus on on football now

[@NikkisCards]

I used to buy boxes because I loved the chase but now I’m more singles oriented because like you said I get more value for the same price

[@laurent2224]

Stupid rookie question. My biggest question between hobby and retail. How can you tell one box from another? Do they say something different? Is it where you buy them that makes them retail or hobby? I can't tell. Hopefully you see this. Thank you very much.

[@kyeleatham2120]

I would like to see more hits in retail. I buy constantly because I love the hobby and love sports but I know every time that I buy I'm loosing $ with no hope of ever getting it back. At least with the higher end stuff hobby boxes included, you have a chance, like Gambling it's a low chance but a chance no the less which you don't get with retail IMO. Anyway buddy I have a handful of Rodgers cards for ya so hopefully see you at the next south st card show. Take care

[@s.macintosh-jc9rf]

Hi Jay, For sure I want all memorabilia to be game used please! Also please stop the killer prices on wax. Thanks for the great video. Much love bro, Peter

[@dacryptkeeper6836]

Box prices have skyrocketed like crazy over the past five years, but the quality has gone down . . . especially with Prizm! I want to see lower prices, game used jerseys, and get rid of sticker autos!!!

[@mojo_sports]

agreed

[@PHILMORE_23]

Use to Love buying topps chrome football hobby boxes n trying build set plus rookies worth the hobby box n get great rookie auto

[@mojo_sports]

Ah what a throwback

[@cbal24]

This is the new junk wax era except everything is inflated. As soon as the investors start pulling out of the hobby, things should get back to normal. I saw the same thing happen in the mid 90's which led to consolidation of the number of manufacturers. You asked what one thing I would change, it would be for collectors to stop getting cards graded. The grading companies are the ones really making money today.

[@manuelinaustin9148]

Love this vid to help me choose retail vs. hobby. I don't know which to get.

[@tallen316]

If companies can sell boxes at ridiculously high prices and people buy them, they will unfortunately continue to be high.

[@Grendel72]

Gnarly video. 👌👌👌answered my questions better than Google did

[@SeanCollects]

Great video and advice! Sorry to hear about your loses as well. We have had surpassing luck from retail but know its just luck. Love your advice on getting the little guys card a chance. You never know who could become a superstar!

[@HuntingwildHits]

That’s the reason since I started collecting have not bought a hobby box when I can get more blaster for the price and still have fun I wish I would have the money for the hobby boxes tough 😅

[@mojo_sports]

Gotta have fun!! I do one hobby box a month. It makes it worthwhile

[@jkeavyolson]

Yeah hobbyboxes are way too expensive. I was thinking about buying 2022 certified football, but it was still $200

[@Junior06313]

I love what you said about game used so like my favorite team is the Braves so for me it would be amazing if I could buy a game used Ronald Acuna Jr bat from when he a home run!! It would mean the world to me

[@cgsportscardgambler7221]

I’d say either make the boxes more affordable or have a way better chance of getting big hits!

[@zaynlawday42]

Make it cheaper for kids like me who can't afford a hobby box

[@mojo_sports]

Factssssss

[@TavoJimenez1984]

Lower the price of hobby boxes would be first on the agenda, then lower the price to grade cards (PSA), and no more random napkin patches.

[@elijahcooper3410]

I bought a retail optic box and pulled the case hit downtown brady in 2021

[@mojo_sports]

Wow!

[@coopercox1747]

Cheaper hobby boxes & even retail boxes back to normal prices. Also, less variations/colors of cards. It’s getting out of hand with rainbow sets.

[@abigailsalinas9819]

Breaks and hobby boxes are so expensive. Retail can be a little more expensive just add better cards. So much base in Retail boxes

[@mojo_sports]

What’s your favorite product

[@abigailsalinas9819]

@@mojo_sports probably prizm they always have really cool designs. I have purchased a lot of the super expensive stuff. Like flawless. But they make cool cards. I guess topps chrome is also a favorite

[@justcoasters]

I honestly belive that these higher end boxes are for investors and more serious buyers, thats why panini has boxes like select and prestige for the kids.

[@MrHarco77]

Hobby you get some serious value usually but have to buy straight from vendor or at hobby shop.

[@Pax_prods]

I think high end should be around 700 bucks like national treasures, but add lower end sets for 150 under

[@agentlainez]

Lower the prices of hobby boxes. I love opening cars with my 5 year old boy he’s all into cards!

[@mikedovell3339]

1k for a hobby box that has 20 to 50 bucks worth of garbage isn't cool. Also, cards off center and damaged. You should be guaranteed a banger worth a couple hundred bucks if you're spending that much money.

[@jrandt08]

“Make the price point low for true collectors like me.”….”you could rip JA and Zions, send them right in and flip them for big money if you got them back before everyone else…” Lol. The inability to see the humor/irony in that is why everything happens the way it happens.

[@PHILMORE_23]

Yea prices use to be lower but price of cards tripled since Covid Retail kinda high to for 3/5 packs n get no auto or jersey Wish hobby boxes where 100-150 like back in 2005 , one in six boxes you get good cards Plus variant rookie wish knew how many there was of each or short print Plus panini. Shouldn’t release cards with out Branding for league or sport n teams Hurts cards price Love there be numbered sets n boxes n keep prices down Got help the hobby sone how Not everyone can afford higher price cards That why now easier to buy into card breaks , or second hand off eBay of player or just the cards u want or lots of same player without breaking the bank 😊

[@GoldStockCollectibles]

I pulled a kaboom Breece hall rookie out of retail yesterday

[@Fernando-qk2hp]

I like opening retail with my son who’s disabled. I buy a bunch so he can open stuff. It’s fun. Sorry can’t afford 300 bucks a hobby box.

[@nicklazzaro5055]

great job, Dad! Kids dont care ab price, they love the players and the lottery feel of pulling an awesome rare card.

[@davidfiddemon2193]

I agree make is more affordable an i put a mistory pack in the box 📦 thanks 4 the entire bro

[@MrHarco77]

Your point of buying singles of WHT you like is good unless you are just trying to complete sets

[@laiana2222cards]

Great post mate. Sending positive vibes from Australia 🇦🇺

[@mojo_sports]

Thanks man. Means a lot

[@bonnjer]

How about having some actual QUALITY CONTROL? There's no reason why a majority of cards should be off center, scuffed, dented, etc.

[@jakehopper8585]

I opened 1 hobby Brock Purdue nfl auto illusions 2022

[@mojo_sports]

Sheesh! He might be starting

[@michaelcooper2277]

I love it man i too have special rips with my dad worth every penny

[@andreteutloff8987]

My experience I bought alot of PSA 10 Alphonso Davies opening packs is very thrilling. My advice Buy the card you really want. I paid 100 a card average. The math works out better in your favor. World Cup is Coming!

[@mojo_sports]

well said bro

[@chieflongsock]

Itd simply be that they are more affordable and limit of scrubs in the boxes

[@michaelfleming6905]

Awesome! Thanks for share . Great advice for my son and I.

[@JuanRivera-um4ly]

great passion mojo.. life..

[@HuntingwildHits]

For sure agree hobby box should be lower

[@mojo_sports]

:D

[@s.bduece2279]

I've been collecting since a kid it's the chase hands down

[@dustinalderson7106]

You nailed it. More affordable.

[@mojo_sports]

🙏🙏🙏

[@chaselovelace3270]

I would make panini have guaranteed hits, and no per box on average, and for all patches to have a stamp of approval from the league that the certain box is from

[@DanielLempicki]

Thanks for advice

[@mojo_sports]

Always welcome New video just dropped. Drop a like and comment please

[@TGCollections978]

Definitely just more affordable!

[@xrickx73songs]

I would like to know what game and date the jersey was worn in

[@mojo_sports]

Love the idea

[@jaeescobar7280]

it was nice running into you last night J 😊

[@mojo_sports]

Always bro

[@rutetute2763]

Love the video man!

[@Mchiefcards]

The Kobe 1/1 Update!!! 🔥🔥🔥🔥

[@DOUBLE_R_SPORTSCARDS]

If they make boxes cheaper psa 10s would be cheaper

[@trevormelville2268]

prices of hobby boxes are just to high

[@mojo_sports]

Facts

[@MrHarco77]

New junk wax era. In the 90s was the peak

[@B-rock34]

You shouldn’t be able to make money off retail boxes. That is true. You should be able to pull a nice card that you could make money on though. Not base but bigger hits in a retail box. Should be much less cards to make money on and flip. Hobby shouldn’t be making money reselling boxes either. Should be able to flip the cards though more easily than retail. Stop buying inflated wax. Buy the cards themselves and get he wax should stay priced at regular pricing. Pull the bigger cards to flip. Shouldn’t be allowed to flip off wax unless it’s old classic wax where you could pull a curry rookie or jordan. Same year wax shouldn’t be being flipped. That’s the biggest issue. Breaking is tough too as so expensive to try and hopefully hit anything. Make it more affordable to buy the wax itself. Resell cards as singles can be whatever. The issue is people can’t buy wax that’s meaningful as it’s being sold on 2nd market for crazy high prices.

[@mojo_sports]

well said bro

[@noah.conley]

I love baseball, I mostly open bowman love bowman!!!