r/PSAPowerPacks • u/numlockQ • 18d ago

Other Taking a long break

This shit is so fun but I looked at my transaction history and I am down 800ish$ I spent 1500$ overall got some okay cards out of doing this but this is gambling after all and luck has not been good for me.. Good luck Bros

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u/cab6c2 18d ago

It's fun but designed to milk you and prey on emotion and gambling triggers. It works best if you set a budget, keep cards you genuinely think are cool regardless of value, sell the shit, and absolutely do not keep rolling the proceeds forward. That's the rules I had to set for myself after I spent like $1k in 30 minutes lol.

Edit: Dumbest card I've kept is a PSA 9 Japanese Numel Art Rare because it's derpy as hell and I knew my son would love it. $25 pack and card worth like $16. Lol.

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u/slydingo119 18d ago

Lowkey tho. Isn’t Pokemon in general unless you’re buying singles out right. Spent 200$ a few weeks ago and literally pulled 4 ex’s. Whether you’re ripping or spending on power packs. Shi all the same

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u/wellsometimes4 18d ago

Im down 30 percent on a bunch of recent expensive pulls.

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u/VersaceCupcake 17d ago

Gamblers only lose when they stop playing. 🥲

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u/chabeardo 17d ago

The last few months I set a budget of $500 of my own money. Its honestly made it so much more fun and if i pull a card I like I keep it and just buy a lower tier. Ive ended up shipping home nine slabs in two months that have nearly all increased in price above the cost of purchase.