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LIFE ADVICE AND BLOOMBURROW

🕑 Added 2025-01-19 04:35:57 +0000 UTC

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Justin DePaola

Thanks so much for the reply man, i had full faith, i was genuinely curious though, good to know the scan thing now too, wasnt sure about that.

Rudy The Magic Guy

Just because you don't see a scan, doesn't mean it hasn't shipped, please be patient

Justin DePaola

My shipping label was created on the 10th, still not scanned in as of yesterday, im assuming maybe today?

Robert S

I see where you’re coming from. Lottery-like mentality.

Robert S

I saw a good Pokémon video where he mentions vintage Pokémon mostly being supported in the media by a small group. I wonder how the data shows where generations passed away in baseball card collecting, if at all? With those two points in mind, what keeps vintage Magic on top? I feel like vintage is an Alpha for some, Return to Ravnica for others. Whatever your entry point is, isn’t that your nostalgia? That’s what Alpha players nostalgia is. Isn’t vintage Magic up against the viewpoint of new Magic players?

KAI HICKS

Rudy it’s time for a long form YouTube video with your best evergreen advice about investing in sealed Pokémon product. Maybe film inside a Chick Fila on Sunday.

isaac paige

Rudy is not a cat. #Noted

Lain Fowle

I think it depends on if they are releasing in waves, if printers still have orders to manufacture, but since this is a remastered product they don't need it for standard formats. I'd give it a 20% of going down and a 80% chance of staying 160-190 for a few months then slowly going up? Anyone's guess.

Ryan BEN

Dang; do yall think innistrad play boxes will go down by the time they get released? I aint buying it at $170 on TCG, i was comfy at $120-$150... smh.

BrewCrew75

I would just be angry someone is opening my pack. It is the best part of the experience. I just will never get it. And not sending all the cards. That would give me less incentive to do it.

Matt Vanselow

If pokemon gen 10 is a hit then this machine should chug along strongly for the forseeable future. Pokemon can turn if they release a series of bad sets or a new generation is rejected.

Julien Idais

I don’t have as much information and this is probably why my opinion is different but from viral people behavior in stores etc, to me it looks like covid era. But you can argue that this time, no free money is supporting the purchase. Are people genuinely wanting to play or collect the game ? Are people so desperate and in need of money that they rush towards any promise or hint of financial gain ? I may be too pessimistic, I don’t know

Aaron

Some people enjoying watching; makes them excited

Travis Knight

I think we were referring to streamers who open the packs live on stream. But yeah I know what you mean.

Luca De Angelis

🥃

Coldest1

Umm. Rudy rips and ships. And before collector boxes he only shipped the rares back.

TCG_Florida

Rudy stole my steps sisters waffle fries #vivalarevolution

Michael Burrier

Much appreciated 🤜🤛

Paul Lamb

You can check the pinned post for January’s list of product.

Michael Burrier

Long time watcher on YouTube and first time Patreon subscriber. This may seem like an dumb question, but how do I get a list

Zackary Sharp

The Rudy perspective posts and videos are always my favorites. Been watching for years now and probably will until he calls it quits. Keep doing your thing taco king 🌮

Travis Knight

What’s even crazier is some of the rip and ship streamers don’t send you all the cards. They only send you what’s in the rare slots of the pack. They charge less but keep all the bulk to sell themselves I guess.

Waturi

when it is 100k in 2 years :|

Jack Ma

Thank you for sharing your thoughts.

Serge Soucy

Hoping for the best, always expecting the worst, and being indifferent to whatever the outcome is.

Anthony Paramo

Hmm. Felt like the old mid month updates. Thanks for the insight. Have a great weekend Rudy.

BrewCrew75

I honestly don’t understand why people like letting other people open packs for them. Never understood it. It is like letting someone else take a turn at your step sister stuck in the washer. All seriousness, I just don’t get it. On the Vintage front, I hope the market stays down long enough form me to complete some of these older sets. I am close on a couple of them.

Tzu-Chi Hsu

I think part of the reason vintage Magic is so expensive is because their power level has gone way up as the game grew (see the power 9). However, Wizards has thrown the fear of power creep out the window, and the new cards are eclipsing the vintage ones. That pushes up the demand on new cards as they make their way into formats like Vintage and Legacy.

Kevin

As if one hugely expensive, iconic power nine card is all of Vintage Magic?

Luca Rovaldi

🥃

Lusiriz Ruiz (Small Azalea)

depends on what printing, its no different from an antique statue or painting, its rare and a piece of history and there will only ever be less and less of them as time happens. Not saying its affordable, it isnt meant to be

Neil Shivelle

Great post Rudy thanks for thinking of us new collectors. Question, is set collecting still dead? Is it better to leave all products sealed, or crack packs? I was pondering leaving half sealed and cracking the other half of what I purchase.

Mr.X

appreciate the advice rudy.

Newberymarksmen

Glad I ordered bloomburrow early, wasn’t gonna make the same mistake with wilds

Orion

Meow?

CowboyRibeye

Absolute legend

Orion

Tooty-Frooty Uncle Rudy!!!!!! 💪🏼🍻🇺🇸

Adam Garcia

Odd, you look like a 🐈

Orion

Wtf is cheap about a 60,000$ black lotus 🫠

Derek

That's when you know the bull market is in full bloom. Wouldn't be surprised if we suddenly see it spill over into stuff like FaB and Weiss

Derek

Vintage magic is cheap now for anyone who wants the cards. Don't sleep on it. Get them now.

Mark Rivinius

Thank you as always Rudy for your honesty and guidance!!

Justin Yerace

I feel like we are all on this pirate ship finding so much gold and Rudy is our Captain with the treasure map.

Jeremy Hanson

it does feel like 1999. Buckle up. The drop is going to be scary.

Lyin Eyes

We really appreciate all that you do Rudy. I am a newer patron and I'm not going anywhere. I regret not finding you years ago, actually. Robert - Washington State.

Keith Krimm

Was just thinking of ordering a case of Bloomburrow play the other day but decided to wait another week lol. Maybe I’ll get Duskmourn for the other three. Is “thinking too much” a thing with purchasing in a bull market? Or would you still preach extreme caution across the board?

Lain Fowle

These market updates and introspection are greatly appreciated! Beautiful time to be alive!

MTG Unpacked

Had to place another order for Bloomburrow. Supplies are getting low! Thanks for the heads-up, Rudy👍

Nathan Lee

Catishness is still in question, but lots of useful information worthy of publication in Dog Fancy magazine. 2025 is going to be fun. ;)

Tomas Packan

hey rudy, wel said, I stay the course and it is funny and I like it

Rafael Pina

"Bull markets create Timmy's. Bear markets create Legends." I need this on a T- Shirt!

jeffy bigberry

But how does this affect LeBron legacy? I'm going to miss the era of modern pkmn boosters box's for sub $100.

TheTrustyTradingPost

“I stayed the course… and it was beautiful”

J. S.

Never burn the waffle fry at both ends. Bear still needs a roof over his head when the bull becomes cheeseburger. - confusus say.

Eric Castillo

This homie really dropping knowledge at 11pm on Saturday night. Legandariun.

Brandon Wagner

I don't see any flaws in your argument for what's to come in the TCG world. As a player and collector of Magic and someone with a well above average income, I can take the price increases and still play with the cards I want from new releases. This is not going to be true for everyone though. I don't have any data for what income groups are doing when prices increase, I worry that there will be an exit point for a large portion of Magic players. Is that near? I have literally have no idea. I do enjoy my property mainting value against inflation, so Im not unhappy with my purchases. I have bought less sealed lately though and began to shift into singles. Hopefully Wizards knows where the line is and doesn't find out that they are squeezing too many players out. I am still spending money, so I'm betting the answer is no, but I'm still concerned.

Matt Quezada

Bunch of cucks in this world

Pow!

I missed this kind of posts!

Shawn Gray

Talk Hard! You’re the best!!

james davis

But you are working for the Russians

Austin H

Amazing post

Cormorant CC

Well I am a cat.

Tyler H

Well spoken, our glorious taco king 🫡🙏

Gregory Price

This is going to leaked into other games. When people get priced out of magic and pokemon they'll slowly trickle elsewhere. Just takes time. Gonna be an interesting year.

William Bell

Where are my dimond hand lads 😆

Gamer Treasures

as Gucci Mane and Rick Ross once Said "Money Machine gooo brrrr brrr"

Jimmy Woodward

Can't disagree with that logic. Thanks for the words of wisdom!

Mason Borg

Bloomburrow was the most fun draft set in YEARS. Need to live on rice and beans this month and acoop some up before its all gone!

Miguel

I blame Cocks

Ryan Hjelmeland

Tha is Rudy , sometimes we need to hear this shit to push through 🙏 #Legend

Jonathan Cassidy

Amazing post. Thanks Rudy. Boldly marching.

Andy Wilkes

Gosh throwing me back to just after high school with that song. Hits home

Las Vegas Collection

...that's exactly what a cat would say...

William Castelamare

Fucking legendary post. ALL HAIL KING RUDY.

Timothy White

Cats are animatronics controlled by aliens. Rudy is an alien.

John

Late night. Guess Furry spin offsets are cool now

Moshe Baum

If people dont belive this, download whatnot, dont connect your credit card, just pop into some streams, their is excitement in almost every single tcg right now. Assassins Creed collectors to 1k

PaleoJoe

Ordered Bloomburrow last week and saw the title of this and my heart sank. Glad to know it is still on its way and still in stock. Thanks for all you do, Rudy!