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Why Does Breaking Feel Like Gambling?

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The difference between collecting cards and collecting sneakers—or really, anything else—is predictability. When you buy a pair of $220 Jordans, you know exactly what you’re getting. The colorway, the size, the box, the resale market—it’s all laid out.

But with cards? You’re gambling. You could hit a grail and make 10x your money… or rip $500 worth of wax and walk away with $10 in bulk. The swings are wild. The outcome is a mystery. That’s not “investing”—that’s glorified slot machines with shiny packaging.

We are not anti-hobby. We are pro-accountability. Collect with intention, not compulsion.

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