New investors and the whole mass buyout has just created an expectation to get free money for buying cardboard. I enjoy the old MTG and the new digimon for collecting. This video was needed to remind people what collecting is about. Money is a side reward for something you love
This is how Rudy can sell 15cents card for 1K ... but then loses trust and respect from others who don't believe in "Rich are welcomed, poor fk off" things. And to add fuel to fire just go burn leftover cards to show ppl it's just worthless 15 cents crap ... nobody will go burn those cards they paid 1K for ... :) It could've made a whole lot of difference if those cards were sold for $10-20 and those simple folks who likes Rudy has a chance to own something they like ... and if the price go up they have more food for Xmas. This is why ppl who watch crap like Logan Paul bcome mental degens. Every card has value from the design to being printed as an item to own ... not printed to be used as coal to inflate prices.
I'm exactly the same, never touched a Magic card but Rudy drops so much knowledge you can apply it to all sorts of investments if you are paying attention to what he says.
This video is really hitting home right now. Just about every person in my life looks at me like I've lost my mind when I tell them I don't want to slave away at a factory job, and that I'd rather find a job I enjoy. "Well a job's a job, you're not supposed to enjoy it, you're just there to make money." That's my grandpa's life advice for me.
I doubt you’ll see this, but one of the most important lessons I’ve learned watching your channel over the years is to stay the course. I’ve had that philosophy for probably a decade now, but there have been so many times where it has conflicted with another very important philosophy of mine: to trust my first instinct. It was always a matter of deciding which to prioritize over the other and I tended to go with my gut above all else. Ever since I found your channel around 2017 your advice, both directly and indirectly through the business decisions you’ve made, has helped to keep staying the course at the front of my mind and taking it into consideration a lot more often when making decisions financial or otherwise. I have a much steadier hand now and it’s paid off exponentially for me. You’re at least somewhat to thank for that and I appreciate everything you’ve contributed to this platform over the years. Thank you Rudy. Merry Christmas!
"Man, I wish I could go to work now!" I don't even say that, and I love what I do for a living. Though, I knew a guy who did say/think that way, and it was when I was a teen at McDonald's of all places. The guy was born in some African country (can't remember) and got his citizenship here, and he loved working and loved providing things for his family he said he could never have done in Africa.
I have been watching you for, I think 4-5 years or so. I think at some point, soon, I should really think about picking up a packet of this strange cardboard game you have been going on about all this time. Happy you are a millionaire doing what you love. Living the dream. Cheers dude. 👍
Not that you'll see this, or that you need my approval, but I like you Rudy. We all know you're not everyone's cup of tea, but I watch most of your videos and enjoy them. (You are the king of pack openings, hands down.) But this video -- just wow. You knocked this one out of the park. This may be the best, wisest content you've ever put out. Thank you.
I'm still buying at least one MTG collector box of every set since they started with Throne in 2019. And I buy a few vintage nice cards (dual lands mostly as I see them as a very liquid commodity inside the collectible card world). But since 12 months ago my extra money is going to FAB sealed boxes. And as of some weeks ago I have started to incursion in FAB (mainly cold foil) singles. I have more faith in FAB long term than in MTG. And the general culture and aesthetics of the game are on another level (similar to the feel one got from MTG in the nineties with Mirage, and Tempest and Urza). Trust me: in 5 years people are not going to believe a RF Heart of Fyendal was 300 usd (even if it drops to 200 in the short term).
That's right, gotta love it! I'm doubling down on bulk, and I just picked up 8 boxes of WARS CCG from 2005! I miss those old complicated Decipher games
For whatever reason I can’t post this on Reddit, but in regards to Metazoo 2nd Edition: DO NOT PRE-ORDER above $115. I’m seeing boxes go up on eBay for $105-115 now which is alarming to me, anyone that’s paying $135 ish is going to get crushed. I’d imagine the boxes will be $100 ish next month. Trying to save everyone a few dimes here, as I know this community buys metazoo
@@vegas_party_animal7737 I just know already some kid is buying overpriced cases on credit already, don’t want to see others get crushed on the same trade. Pre-orders are a death sentence for any product right now due to overprinting
This right here should be a clear sign that nobody actually plays the game, and only wanted to "invest" from the beginning. It took them this damn long to make 2nd print/unlimited boxes, and now nobody wants them. GOOD.
Great video Rudy. You know, having a hobby or collection of exotic items (watches, art, collectables, etc) and holding 1-2% of a portfolio in exotic assets is a totally reasonable investment portfolio. I would be buying and playing MTG cards even if they were worth pennies, oh wait 90% of them are lol... That being said I am glad to have a hobby where I can also see it as a potential asset I could chose to sell someday... Not sure I ever will, but having the option to reclaim some, all, or even profit from my hobby is great!
From a classic financial point of view, the goal of any collector item, is to put value in a diferent form orher than currency, hoping "preserve/loss less" value than the currency itself. Its called "a defensive play" to diversify wealth, because you are loaded AF.
What some people don´t understand is, that esspecially the top two brand "Magic" and "Pokemon" have reached the 25th Annniversary. We had only 1 Special Set "Masters 25" with Magic, and with Pokemon we had "20th Celebrations" and now "25th Generations". In the future will come the 30th, 40th and 50th Anniversary of Magic and Pokemon. So in total we had 3 decks in 25 years, but now we will see 6 decks coming in the next 25 years. Every Anniversary will bring a small hype and the older stuff will get more expensive. In the older days the people thought that LEGO would be expensive in the future, but now they realize that LEGO are just generic plastic stones which everyone can produce. On top the plastic stuff will last forever when you don´t bleach it in the sun. With the trading cards we have the advantage that the cards are only printed in a small window frame that´s it. When you wanna get your invested money back, changing times and instabil future, the people will still play card games but what makes the "Fun" of the game? Ripping the Booster Packs and not buying the single cards. So in the future you can only make money when you have bought the product at a cheap point and then to have it ready to sell when the time comes. It´s the same with the silver coins. Got some coins from 2015 and now these coins cost almost double the price. The ressources in the world go down, but the people still want everything and now it costs more and more.... It´s just the same loop what we had several times in the past.
Great video Rudy, I've been watching your channel for a few years now even though I don't own any cardboard I invest in other things and you give so much good advice. I have learned far more from you than anyone else, this video really hit home talking about how if you enjoy it then it's not work, things have really taken off for me this past year and watching your channel has really changed the way I look at making investments. Pink visor Rudy is the man so if you get to read this comment keep on keeping on for 2022 I'll be watching and thumbing up the videos all the way.
Pointer Rudy, next time when dropping knowledge like this, doing it through the shelf... i can't take a word your saying seriously. jokes aside, thank you!
I collect vintage Pokemon. Whenever I look at certain cards, especially from my original collection, I can tell you exactly when and where I bought or pulled that card as a kid and how much I paid for it. They're a big part of my childhood and I STILL get enjoyment from it. Yeah, they're worth money, but for me, it's the nostalgia rush and the good times that came from them.
I don't know that I agree man. I don't love my job. I don't hate it either. But it pays much better than anything I think I would love doing. It enables me to do things I actually love in my own time.
Worst thing is when u understand the way it goes, most of the time u know what's going 2 be worth 2 buy before others do but simply don't have money 2 "pull the trigger" 🤷♂️
This is why I’m loading up on Chilling Reign right now. It’s like $80 for a booster box, and the set is a really good one but has just been overshadowed by Evolving Skies and Celebrations.
@John James For 1 box yes, but if you buy cases of boxes at $80 and hold for 5 years theres a decent chance they could be in the $130 range and you could make a decent profit depending on how many you buy.
Always appreciate and enjoy the videos! I think you summed up pretty much why I got into Pokemon collecting recently. It's the joy of playing the game and collecting while maybe making some money sometimes ^^
Had to sell my 1500E collection for 550 euros because tv broke... its the only card shop in finland and now i understand the game... ill come back when i get school done and go to work so this wont happen again. I will only buy 100e + cards in future to be able to sell them by myself in future. I know the timmy story but didnt add the factor that finland has only 1 shop to sell the cards so there is no other option for bigger collection sell and get cash asap.. Had 4 100-150e cards and most of them of them was reserv list cards 10-50E price range. It was big sacrifice to make for obtaining money for new (good)tv that i use with pc. I miss my N/M pixie queen but will come back after 3 years and obtain her once again.
I love spending money on my hobby which I enjoy whilst not *consuming*. The things I buy might gain value over time. It's unlikely they'll lose value. And that, is MINT!
This was me last year on your modern format video. I kept all my staples and didn't sell because I actually play the format. Now I could easily make 10k if I sold my decks
Thanks Rudy. There are a lot of memes and jokes and the like on this channel, which are great. But these down to earth office chats are really refreshing. Stay the course
17:47 “Rudy we are going to bankrupt everything… I DONT GIVE A SHIT, ride it to the GROUnD” … as a long term patreon… I approve that message .. in fact, I wish he would put that on an alpha investments shirt
I collect toys mostly as a hobby. After 4-5 years, I needed to clear some space and started selling the toys. It's amazing how on average each toy can be resold more than double and some for more. I still collect toys as a hobby but to a lesser extent.
Great message in this one, thanks weird taco man.
New investors and the whole mass buyout has just created an expectation to get free money for buying cardboard. I enjoy the old MTG and the new digimon for collecting. This video was needed to remind people what collecting is about. Money is a side reward for something you love
The new investors will throw money at anything.
"Oh wait, what's that? A Viscera Seer /100? This thing must be valued a gazillion dollars!"
@@bindervaultcollectibles never heard of every investor doing that...
I'm buying a bunch of Viscera Seer just in case ( o.o)
I love nothing I’m the fucking devil my man
This is how Rudy can sell 15cents card for 1K ... but then loses trust and respect from others who don't believe in "Rich are welcomed, poor fk off" things. And to add fuel to fire just go burn leftover cards to show ppl it's just worthless 15 cents crap ... nobody will go burn those cards they paid 1K for ... :)
It could've made a whole lot of difference if those cards were sold for $10-20 and those simple folks who likes Rudy has a chance to own something they like ... and if the price go up they have more food for Xmas. This is why ppl who watch crap like Logan Paul bcome mental degens. Every card has value from the design to being printed as an item to own ... not printed to be used as coal to inflate prices.
These are my favorite kind of videos. I've never touched a Magic card in my life.
I'm exactly the same, never touched a Magic card but Rudy drops so much knowledge you can apply it to all sorts of investments if you are paying attention to what he says.
Good. Handling degrades their condition and reduces returns. 👍
You guys should, it’s the best game in the world
@@Currahee13 NP, MTGA provides that outlet where is the link between the old and the new?
This video is really hitting home right now. Just about every person in my life looks at me like I've lost my mind when I tell them I don't want to slave away at a factory job, and that I'd rather find a job I enjoy. "Well a job's a job, you're not supposed to enjoy it, you're just there to make money." That's my grandpa's life advice for me.
I don’t understand when he isn’t speaking through a shelf.
I doubt you’ll see this, but one of the most important lessons I’ve learned watching your channel over the years is to stay the course. I’ve had that philosophy for probably a decade now, but there have been so many times where it has conflicted with another very important philosophy of mine: to trust my first instinct. It was always a matter of deciding which to prioritize over the other and I tended to go with my gut above all else. Ever since I found your channel around 2017 your advice, both directly and indirectly through the business decisions you’ve made, has helped to keep staying the course at the front of my mind and taking it into consideration a lot more often when making decisions financial or otherwise. I have a much steadier hand now and it’s paid off exponentially for me. You’re at least somewhat to thank for that and I appreciate everything you’ve contributed to this platform over the years. Thank you Rudy.
Merry Christmas!
I have actually been waiting for this serious talk and style of video
It really helped me during this time of year thank you Rudy
"Man, I wish I could go to work now!"
I don't even say that, and I love what I do for a living. Though, I knew a guy who did say/think that way, and it was when I was a teen at McDonald's of all places. The guy was born in some African country (can't remember) and got his citizenship here, and he loved working and loved providing things for his family he said he could never have done in Africa.
RUDY! I have always liked you but today, I became a fan for life! Thanks for verbalizing feelings I didnt know I had!
Testicles!! Always watch the entire vids! Always love your channel.
Amen to everything Rudy said.
Best channel on YT.
_"Why do we do this?"_
To make huge gains, evidently 📈🚀🚀
Changing your mentality and developing discipline is so critical. Glad you touched on it. Great vid man
Thanks for bringing me back to my senses Rudy
Im saving this video to rewatch every month, this is the shit i want tatoo’d on my back;
Rudy’s beautiful words and face & floppy taco
First thing I noticed....Soul Glow! Takes me to "back in the day". Thanks for the throwback Rudy!
There's no turning back. Stay the course.
I’m going all in, and not telling anyone. Thank you Rudy. I need your videos to help stay the course
Rudy trying to explain the concept of "ikagai" out of thin air is amazing. Never stop making vids, dude. We love you.
True !
Merry X-Mas from France !
Holidays times are tough, but you remain to motivate. Thank you!!
I have been watching you for, I think 4-5 years or so. I think at some point, soon, I should really think about picking up a packet of this strange cardboard game you have been going on about all this time. Happy you are a millionaire doing what you love. Living the dream. Cheers dude. 👍
Not that you'll see this, or that you need my approval, but I like you Rudy. We all know you're not everyone's cup of tea, but I watch most of your videos and enjoy them. (You are the king of pack openings, hands down.) But this video -- just wow. You knocked this one out of the park. This may be the best, wisest content you've ever put out. Thank you.
I'm still buying at least one MTG collector box of every set since they started with Throne in 2019. And I buy a few vintage nice cards (dual lands mostly as I see them as a very liquid commodity inside the collectible card world). But since 12 months ago my extra money is going to FAB sealed boxes. And as of some weeks ago I have started to incursion in FAB (mainly cold foil) singles. I have more faith in FAB long term than in MTG. And the general culture and aesthetics of the game are on another level (similar to the feel one got from MTG in the nineties with Mirage, and Tempest and Urza). Trust me: in 5 years people are not going to believe a RF Heart of Fyendal was 300 usd (even if it drops to 200 in the short term).
if you prioritize results over the process, then you’ll end up engaging with the wrong processes, and getting no results.
This is a great quote
That's right, gotta love it! I'm doubling down on bulk, and I just picked up 8 boxes of WARS CCG from 2005! I miss those old complicated Decipher games
Biggest surprise of the video: Rudy actually wears pants from time to time.
For whatever reason I can’t post this on Reddit, but in regards to Metazoo 2nd Edition: DO NOT PRE-ORDER above $115. I’m seeing boxes go up on eBay for $105-115 now which is alarming to me, anyone that’s paying $135 ish is going to get crushed. I’d imagine the boxes will be $100 ish next month. Trying to save everyone a few dimes here, as I know this community buys metazoo
I’ll never touch metazoo because I just don’t appreciate the art style but none the less I appreciate you pointing that out for the community
@@vegas_party_animal7737 I just know already some kid is buying overpriced cases on credit already, don’t want to see others get crushed on the same trade. Pre-orders are a death sentence for any product right now due to overprinting
Meta zoo is fun but not my main squeeze. Fab and magic are fun to play and I can make a little scratch
I wouldn’t pay $20 for metazoo let alone $100+
This right here should be a clear sign that nobody actually plays the game, and only wanted to "invest" from the beginning. It took them this damn long to make 2nd print/unlimited boxes, and now nobody wants them.
GOOD.
If work is fun it’s not called work
The beginning of this video makes me feel like I'm about to get a serious dad talk
Great video Rudy. You know, having a hobby or collection of exotic items (watches, art, collectables, etc) and holding 1-2% of a portfolio in exotic assets is a totally reasonable investment portfolio. I would be buying and playing MTG cards even if they were worth pennies, oh wait 90% of them are lol... That being said I am glad to have a hobby where I can also see it as a potential asset I could chose to sell someday... Not sure I ever will, but having the option to reclaim some, all, or even profit from my hobby is great!
"It's all about the fetch."
Rudy 2013
thanks Rudy needed those words. You are right you enjoy doing something money comes with it follow it.
I'm glad I stayed the course to see the pants. Merry Christmas and a happy new year!
Now that is a legit inspirational video, thumbs up from Canada man!
Sugoi Rudeus sama!
My personal youtube video of the year 👍 keep this level and the reach will explode
this is now my favourite smpratte christmas special ever
I learned so much from this man. MERRY CHRISTMAS to all.
I have no regrets watching Rudy's video. Even if I don't watch them all, I feel like I learn something from each of them. Thanks Rudy :)
Stay the course! I bought a foil metalworker for $200 a couple years back, it's $1400 now. I'm working on a set of dual lands now.
You are an enthusiast, I relate with that. Merry Christmas to you and yours, cheers!
USA: EVERYTHINGS BEAR MARKET
Switzerland: Hold my beer...
pokemon booster boxes 160$ ea
D&D collector box 217$ ea
FAB unlimited displays 107$ ea
Are those good or bad prices there?
@@xEiGhTmile678 That's the problem; you can never tell. Hence you just buy everything no matter what. 🚀🚀
So true 🇨🇭 and now we even have an increase for kamigawa because of higher
freight taxes...
Amazing video and amazing lesson thank you Rudy for everythings as alwais,have a great and peacefull holiday season and Christmas! Much love
I Love losing money on cards and then throwing them away or giving them to some kids that wants them. Great video Rudy thanks
Sometimes my card collection gets too much to organize, so I'll build decks as gifts to people I hope will want to learn how to play.
@@markc6571 very nice!
From a classic financial point of view, the goal of any collector item, is to put value in a diferent form orher than currency, hoping "preserve/loss less" value than the currency itself.
Its called "a defensive play" to diversify wealth, because you are loaded AF.
The great reset is actually Alpha Investments dumping.
Alpha Resetments
For me I get that dopamine fix when I get a foil or a holographic card cause when we were child's that was our version of finding treasure
What some people don´t understand is, that esspecially the top two brand "Magic" and "Pokemon" have reached the 25th Annniversary.
We had only 1 Special Set "Masters 25" with Magic, and with Pokemon we had "20th Celebrations" and now "25th Generations".
In the future will come the 30th, 40th and 50th Anniversary of Magic and Pokemon.
So in total we had 3 decks in 25 years, but now we will see 6 decks coming in the next 25 years.
Every Anniversary will bring a small hype and the older stuff will get more expensive.
In the older days the people thought that LEGO would be expensive in the future, but now they realize that LEGO are just generic
plastic stones which everyone can produce. On top the plastic stuff will last forever when you don´t bleach it in the sun.
With the trading cards we have the advantage that the cards are only printed in a small window frame that´s it.
When you wanna get your invested money back, changing times and instabil future, the people will still play card games but what makes
the "Fun" of the game? Ripping the Booster Packs and not buying the single cards.
So in the future you can only make money when you have bought the product at a cheap point and then to have it ready to sell when
the time comes.
It´s the same with the silver coins. Got some coins from 2015 and now these coins cost almost double the price.
The ressources in the world go down, but the people still want everything and now it costs more and more....
It´s just the same loop what we had several times in the past.
I think I broke the thumbs up button. This video is too good.
So true. There's an old saying: Nothing succeeds like success.
Awesome video Rudy new friendscriber here and remember the sky is not the limit it's just our starting point..😎👍
Rudy's best video so far!!!!!
The reason I like Rudy is this video . Good shit man.
Great video Rudy, I've been watching your channel for a few years now even though I don't own any cardboard I invest in other things and you give so much good advice. I have learned far more from you than anyone else, this video really hit home talking about how if you enjoy it then it's not work, things have really taken off for me this past year and watching your channel has really changed the way I look at making investments. Pink visor Rudy is the man so if you get to read this comment keep on keeping on for 2022 I'll be watching and thumbing up the videos all the way.
I get to play with my cards. That is what keeps me going.
Rudy you’re a wizard keep doing what you do it works
You taught me to stay the course and invest in myself. Thanks for that.
Good timing with this topic. Let's get back home for our "why"
This is a very good video. This one should be favorited by everyone to reference back to periodically to keep your head in straight.
Pointer Rudy, next time when dropping knowledge like this, doing it through the shelf... i can't take a word your saying seriously.
jokes aside, thank you!
These are my favorite Rudy videos.
A job is the ultimate goal in the 21st century of human life.
I collect vintage Pokemon. Whenever I look at certain cards, especially from my original collection, I can tell you exactly when and where I bought or pulled that card as a kid and how much I paid for it. They're a big part of my childhood and I STILL get enjoyment from it.
Yeah, they're worth money, but for me, it's the nostalgia rush and the good times that came from them.
Thank you Rudy your just legendary thanks for being Rudy of Alpha investments
Great material to end this year with. Thank you.
Took a while to re-adjust to slower growth but I’m content now, forever building bigger position
I don't know that I agree man. I don't love my job. I don't hate it either. But it pays much better than anything I think I would love doing. It enables me to do things I actually love in my own time.
As a lead Game Developer, I agree.
40 yrs Later: “Feels like the 80s all over again BABY!!” 🎇🎆🎇🍾🥂🎉🎈
Work, work, work. Hello, boys. Have a good night's rest? I missed you!
Well shit, Future Rudy got me going backwards through his catalog and here we are picking up fat nugs of wisdom. Much appreciated as always
Worst thing is when u understand the way it goes, most of the time u know what's going 2 be worth 2 buy before others do but simply don't have money 2 "pull the trigger" 🤷♂️
Just let it shine through. Feelin oh so silky smooth.
Merry X-mas, Rudy! Thanks for all the videos through the whole year. They always make my day and put me back on track!
2022: The era of Positive Rudy! PMA ALL DAY!
This is why I’m loading up on Chilling Reign right now. It’s like $80 for a booster box, and the set is a really good one but has just been overshadowed by Evolving Skies and Celebrations.
Forreal, everyone calling it “chilling pain” but realistically has so many good cards.
@John James For 1 box yes, but if you buy cases of boxes at $80 and hold for 5 years theres a decent chance they could be in the $130 range and you could make a decent profit depending on how many you buy.
Best Rudy video this year!!
Rudy has been reading Reddit too much. This conversation is an exact reply to a few threads on Reddit Ive read over the past couple weeks.
As I go thru my journey I enjoy your content. We agree on most things.
One of your best meaning of life lessons. Amen brother!
Everyone needs to relax and just let their soul glow a little you know, let it shine ✨
I'm one of those people that enjoys going to work. I'm always early 😅
I was too close to being hypnotised with that LOOK! 👀
Turn your vocation into your vacation!
Always appreciate and enjoy the videos! I think you summed up pretty much why I got into Pokemon collecting recently. It's the joy of playing the game and collecting while maybe making some money sometimes ^^
Thanks!
I wasn't buckled in for how serious of a conversation we were going to have today.
Had to sell my 1500E collection for 550 euros because tv broke... its the only card shop in finland and now i understand the game... ill come back when i get school done and go to work so this wont happen again. I will only buy 100e + cards in future to be able to sell them by myself in future. I know the timmy story but didnt add the factor that finland has only 1 shop to sell the cards so there is no other option for bigger collection sell and get cash asap.. Had 4 100-150e cards and most of them of them was reserv list cards 10-50E price range.
It was big sacrifice to make for obtaining money for new (good)tv that i use with pc.
I miss my N/M pixie queen but will come back after 3 years and obtain her once again.
As a professional coin dealer I endorse this video.
I love spending money on my hobby which I enjoy whilst not *consuming*. The things I buy might gain value over time. It's unlikely they'll lose value. And that, is MINT!
Stay the course. Market scary. Market go up but sometimes market go down. We love cardboard.
This was me last year on your modern format video. I kept all my staples and didn't sell because I actually play the format. Now I could easily make 10k if I sold my decks
Merry Christmas to you and the family Rudy! Thanks for another great year of entertaining videos!
Never try and catch a falling knife! Love the content bro!
Illuminati is awesome. I still have my collection I picked up on eBay back in the 90s and my factory set.
Thanks Rudy. There are a lot of memes and jokes and the like on this channel, which are great. But these down to earth office chats are really refreshing. Stay the course
17:47 “Rudy we are going to bankrupt everything… I DONT GIVE A SHIT, ride it to the GROUnD” … as a long term patreon… I approve that message .. in fact, I wish he would put that on an alpha investments shirt
I collect toys mostly as a hobby. After 4-5 years, I needed to clear some space and started selling the toys. It's amazing how on average each toy can be resold more than double and some for more. I still collect toys as a hobby but to a lesser extent.