DARKPLANT RISING Posted February 22, 2012 Report Share Posted February 22, 2012 I'm one of those "Numbers Hunters" who collect the IRL Numbers just for show-off. So far I've got all of the IRL OCG Numbers except for Volcasaurus (I don't feel like buying him yet, since none of my decks can get him out, he's a bit too pricey, and I feel he'd get a reprint within half an year). Well, being a Numbers Hunter can often lead to wasting money on terribad cards like Freezerdon or Goldrat. On the other hand, a particular incident that allowed me to gain mass advantage led me to believe that being a Hunter isn't as bad as it seems. It was [url=http://yugioh.wikia.com/wiki/V_Jump_Edition_6]V-Jump Edition 6[/url]. In December, I had decided to order it on V-Jump just because it included Number 7: Lucky Stripe. "Lucky Stripe? What sort of crappy Xyz is that? I mean, Big Eye laughes in his face. Not sure if an eye can laugh, but you get my point." That's what most of you guys would think. and I thought like that myself too. But the important thing was that it was a Number. You don't see promos that often at card shops. I had to buy Edition 6 just for this card that would never be used in competitive duels. Just as extras, I decided to look at the other cards too. Zubaba Buster? Chacchaka Archer? Both are toilet paper. Doboku Zaku? 3 Level 5 Monsters? I mean...Tiras. Volcasaurus. And...Gustaph Max? Seriously, 2 Level 10 Monsters? How's that gonna be worth summoning? And besides, only 2000 dmg. More garbage. And Lucky Stripe...If this wasn't a Number, I would have never bought this. Seriously, is it really okay to buy this pack? But well...I can't stop collecting Numbers now. After making up my mind, I decided to buy Edition 6, thinking this was definitely not worth the price of several hundred yen. In January, the cards came to my house. I placed Lucky Stripe in my Numbers Collection, and while I put card sleeves on the rest, I just slipped them into the "Super-Rare-And-Above" binder, thinking I'd never take them out. At least, that was right for three of them. But then, info on Zeal Gigas came. Holy Markeds made REDMD pretty good. Now Gustaph Max, once deemed 1000 yen at its most at shops, sells for over 4000 yen all over Japan. Card games are serious business. Discuss on your experiences with these sorta stuff. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Master Hyperion Posted February 22, 2012 Report Share Posted February 22, 2012 I remember I was able to trade someone my Shire and something else for someone's Tour Guide, because I and the other guy orginaly thought that Tour Guide was bad and I orginally wanted it for collection purposes. When decks with Tour Guides started to top, I was suprised about this and checked to the prize tag on it. I couldn't believe my eyes that the card was around 110 euros. Months later, I decided to sell my Tour Guide, because seeing how PoD and SW got a reprint, I wanted to get rid of it as fast as possible. Unfortunatly for me, Tour Guide was already at 90 euros, so I couldn't make as much money now. I was still able to sell it for 80 euros and an ulti Tuning. 2 weeks later right after I sold my Tour Guide, the reprint was announced for Tour Guide in the Battle Pack. [spoiler="You could probarly guess the reaction I got towards this"] [img]http://images3.wikia.nocookie.net/__cb20120106052215/villains/images/c/c4/TrollFaceDancing.gif[/img] [/spoiler] Obviously its still expensive, but the value will go down once the reprint is released. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TheTurtleOnceCalledGod Posted February 22, 2012 Report Share Posted February 22, 2012 Why I can't build tier 1 anymore. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
CDDRodrigo Posted February 22, 2012 Report Share Posted February 22, 2012 Luckily I don't play in real life, otherwise my parents would think I'm on crack, since money would disappear from our home. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Airride Posted February 22, 2012 Report Share Posted February 22, 2012 I bought a couple Genex Neautron for my genex deck when it was moderately low, like 5-10 dollar. A few month later, Karakuris Kinda started being really good and Neutron rocketed to 20. I traded it in a very nice trade soon after. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Legend Zero Posted February 22, 2012 Report Share Posted February 22, 2012 I had 4 BLS last year, now I have one. 3 cards = gas for 2 months Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
CDDRodrigo Posted February 22, 2012 Report Share Posted February 22, 2012 [quote name='Legend Zero' timestamp='1329918954' post='5833659'] I had 4 BLS last year, now I have one. 3 cards = gas for 2 months [/quote] I didn't know 3 cards could cost over 1000 dollars Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Agro Posted February 22, 2012 Report Share Posted February 22, 2012 REDMD was always good. It just got a deck that could abuse it 10x better than all the others. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
CommanderVolt Posted February 22, 2012 Report Share Posted February 22, 2012 Augh. I too am a Numbers Hunter. And i should have ordered my Giga Brilliant sooner. Pre Order of Chaos it was about 2 dollars. Post Order it went up to 9.95 and im just like *!@#$* Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Toffee. Posted February 22, 2012 Report Share Posted February 22, 2012 [quote name='Legend Zero' timestamp='1329918954' post='5833659'] 3 cards = gas for 2 months[/quote] And that's only 3 cards. You should see the whole deck! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TheTurtleOnceCalledGod Posted February 22, 2012 Report Share Posted February 22, 2012 [quote name='Armadilloz' timestamp='1329925322' post='5833757'] And that's only 3 cards. You should see the whole deck! [/quote] Enough for 2 semesters worth in science courses for textbooks Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Synchronized Posted February 22, 2012 Report Share Posted February 22, 2012 I don't think we need to look any further for this argument than: [i][b]Exhibit A:[/b] Wind-Up Rabbit[/i] [i][b]Exhibit B: [/b]Wind-Up Zenmaines[/i] Both of which I've pulled at one time or another. Now, when I pulled Zenmaines, I decided to capitalize on the profit and sold it for $50, almost a day after I got it. Not too bad, eh? Well, now it's $120 and rising. Wind-Up Rabbit, one of which I pulled and the other of which I traded for months ago, was about $15, and I had a friend who collected them so I figured "whatever, I'll get something decent from it". Now it's $79.99 and [i]some[/i] have even sold for $80+, with one going for $101. Maxx "C" is another example, which is also ridiculously priced, going from $5 to $100. As a card seller I try to keep up with values as often as I can using the eBay market, and it's kinda silly how you have to have money to really play competitively, [i]and[/i] on top of that, so much "hype" from something like a YCS can make a card quadruply(?) in value. /rant Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Kobold Posted February 22, 2012 Report Share Posted February 22, 2012 Had a first edition mirror force from MRD in mint condition, sold it just before they anounced it was gonna be reprinted as a common. Indeed they are serious business. Funny thing is, I got that at the time $80 card out of a clearance pack of MRD at a target. It was like $1. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Agro Posted February 22, 2012 Report Share Posted February 22, 2012 [quote name='TheTurtleOnceCalledGod' timestamp='1329925862' post='5833767'] Enough for 2 semesters worth in science courses for textbooks [/quote]Maybe at a community college. [quote name='ɢαlαхy' timestamp='1329932818' post='5833932']Now, when I pulled Zenmaines, I decided to capitalize on the profit and sold it for $50, almost a day after I got it. Not too bad, eh? Well, now it's $120 and rising. [/quote]...F*CK YES THIS IS WHY I BOUGHT LIKE 10 OF THEM WHEN THEY WERE CHEAP! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Synchronized Posted February 22, 2012 Report Share Posted February 22, 2012 [quote name='Wraith' timestamp='1329935921' post='5833999'] Maybe at a community college. ...F*CK YES THIS IS WHY I BOUGHT LIKE 10 OF THEM WHEN THEY WERE CHEAP! [/quote] When were they cheap? I've never seen it below $40. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Agro Posted February 22, 2012 Report Share Posted February 22, 2012 [quote name='ɢαlαхy' timestamp='1329936175' post='5834006'] When were they cheap? I've never seen it below $40. [/quote]They're 120 right now. 50 is cheaper than that. I'd say that's cheap, I just made 70 per card. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Synchronized Posted February 22, 2012 Report Share Posted February 22, 2012 [quote name='Wraith' timestamp='1329936215' post='5834007'] They're 120 right now. 50 is cheaper than that. I'd say that's cheap, I just made 70 per card. [/quote] [i]Touche.[/i] Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Anonymous Posted February 22, 2012 Report Share Posted February 22, 2012 [quote name='ɢαlαхy' timestamp='1329932818' post='5833932'] ...and it's kinda silly how you have to have money to really play competitively, [i]and[/i] on top of that, so much "hype" from something like a YCS can make a card quadruply(?) in value. [/quote] Yu-Gi-Oh! is 65% luck, 30% money and 5% of netdecking. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
-Berserker- Posted February 22, 2012 Report Share Posted February 22, 2012 Looking this kind of thread makes me want to sell my 2x Fiendish Chain and my Wind-Up rabbit. Of course, no one here buys, they just trade... I have to put them online... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Brinolovania Posted February 22, 2012 Report Share Posted February 22, 2012 I pulled 2 Warning before the reprint. Then I didn't sell because I'm shinier than you. I HAVE NO REGRETS Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Airride Posted February 22, 2012 Report Share Posted February 22, 2012 [quote name='-Berserker-' timestamp='1329946187' post='5834248'] Looking this kind of thread makes me want to sell my 2x Fiendish Chain [/quote]it's being reprinted in the battle pack. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
-Berserker- Posted February 22, 2012 Report Share Posted February 22, 2012 [quote name='Evoltile Westlo' timestamp='1329952260' post='5834469'] it's being reprinted in the battle pack. [/quote] I know. I have to hurry... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bringerofcake Posted February 22, 2012 Report Share Posted February 22, 2012 They're not an epitome, they're a microcosm. And I've thought about this for a while. Anyone who knows anything about finance, feel free to correct me. Stocks rise and fall based on supply and confidence. If holders aren't confident in what they hold, they sell it at a reduced price, hoping to make some money back on their initial investment. This creates price trends, and usually declines slowly (as other holders see that someone else got X price for the stock, so they sell it expecting that price). Alternately, if something good for a certain company happens (let's just stick with high expected profit) then the price will rise, as people will ask more for the stock because of the company's success. Also, if there is less of a certain company's stock, it's probably going to be really expensive (unless the company is crap at what it does). Yugioh is almost exactly similar, but a LOT more dynamic. Cards gain and lose value based on how many exist (supply) and how well they do in tourneys (confidence). Tour Guides are both hard to come by and constantly produce results, so it is natural to see such a high price tag on them. However, when pricing something like Spikebot (easy to get and never seen at anything major, ever) you'd be hard pressed to value it at anything higher than 25 cents. TL;DR Darkplant is right, and I just spent about 7 lines describing why. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Legend Zero Posted February 23, 2012 Report Share Posted February 23, 2012 I second the words of my new Pope. It's really interesting to look at from the outside, but annoying to experience. Together, we can explain the world through card games. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RyanAtlus Posted February 23, 2012 Report Share Posted February 23, 2012 Thousands of years ago, Ryan pulled a Maxx "C". €15 was the prize at that time. Ryan sold it for €20. He though he had made a good deal! Now, his mind is still tormented by the incident. But he worries not, because running Maxx C is fake'n gay anyways. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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