Why oh why do I keep busting?

[allstarcollectors]

Well, after opening 1/2 case of 09-10 Cup, and not seeing the return I was hoping for (break even would be fine) I have to really ponder why do I keep busting product? I think ultimately I would like to make money and it's fun. But, the whole hope of making money is not being met, and therefore I'm disappointed more often than not which takes away the fun. So, why do I keep doing it? I do like the sport of hockey, but I could enjoy that whether I bust or not. I did enjoy collecting, but now stuck with a whole load of inventory from my store, it is more of a job than a hobby. What keeps me busting? I keep telling myself, that it helps to sell my previous years cards at the show (as a showcase of 2 or 3 year old cards, gets overlooked) , but is that really the case? I don't know why I bust. I would say 8 times out of 10 I'm left feeling cheated somehow, by my lack of luck it seems. If the fun is gone 80% of the time why don't I stop? Am I an addict? Not sure. What do you guys think? Why do you keep busting? (Try to keep it philosophic and not card company bashing, please.)

 

[frankiefives]

Because you're like the rest of us wax breakers... you're a gambler at heart.

 

[Kyle]

But, the whole hope of making money is not being met, and therefore I'm disappointed more often than not which takes away the fun.

So long as you have this mindset you will always feel the way you do right now.

 

[allstarcollectors]

Because you're like the rest of us wax breakers... you're a gambler at heart.

I guess, but I don't do lotto, sportsline, the casino, poker and the like. I'm pretty conservative investing. I don't feel like I'm a gambler.

 

[frankiefives]

I guess, but I don't do lotto, sportsline, the casino, poker and the like. I'm pretty conservative investing. I don't feel like I'm a gambler.

Then it makes little sense. Most wax breakers know they'll likely lose on every break but do it anyway in the hopes of hitting a homerun. You have to go in knowing your chances of that are slim

 

[SkyFire47]

my hobby is disposable income. when i bust i'm not looking to make money back. if i get lucky, that's a bonus and a gamble i'm willing to take. you've got 2 ways of looking at this:

1. if it'sno longer fun, then stop.
2. if you're not making money, then stop.

if you are making money though then deal with it. nothing good comes easy.

 

[sholi2000]

Anything I break I always go in not looking to break even. I will never understand how shop dealers can break there own product to sell. I just don't think the value will ever be there.

I opened a case for fun in 08. It was the most fun I ever had opening a product. I got back 1200 of my 1800 I paid for it, and that was fine, as I did get a bunch of Habs cards that I kept for myself.

This season, I will be buying singles off the bay. It's the only way to not be completely disappointed.

 

[Mack]

You are not going to make money at busting cards, sorry. I think it is pretty safe to say that one in every 50 packs is worth more then the cost of the tin.

I miss the thrill of cracking.

 

[MrWrestler74]

Looking at all the breaks on here of The Cup, I can't say I am very impressed with it. Very basic design and a lot of plain swatches. It happens once in a while, but there seems to be more. Mind you this is based solely on the threads here.

 

[MMarch]

I guess, but I don't do lotto, sportsline, the casino, poker and the like. I'm pretty conservative investing. I don't feel like I'm a gambler.

Wax busting is gambling especially when you say you were hoping to break even or make money. Wax busting is addicting, just like gambling, and it's funny how many people I have met over the last 30 years who rip wax and have an addictive personality. It never ends pretty if you rip wax for financial gain, 99.99999999999999999999999999% of the time you lose money the minute they hand you the receipt.

 

[t-rex604]

its about the thrill of hitting the money card

 

[timber09]

Depending on the product - you should be happy with about a 70% return - every once in a great while you will hit that one card that pays for the lot but most of time you are looking in the 50-70% realm.

Expectations any higher than that are just false hopes - lower your expectations and have fun with it - if you happen to hit a chase card, fantastic, if not, well, have a beer and a smile and enjoy the cards for what they are.

 

[drkicker]

I guess, but I don't do lotto, sportsline, the casino, poker and the like. I'm pretty conservative investing. I don't feel like I'm a gambler.

Admitting it is the toughest part.

Hoping for a return, brake even, = gambler.

Card company`s should finance wax rippers anonymous meetings, with odds and everything else ripping wax is gambling in the purest form.

 

[quincy]

This thread also gets a thumbs down. You made the decision to bust - fine. A thread lamenting that and looking for sympathy just brings everyone down.