The biggest piece within this section of the conversation I wish Jeff would have dove into is that, no different from STRC, insurance companies take premiums and INVEST THOSE PREMIUMS. They have investment mandates that have an expected future return. The expected future returns are weighed against all future potential obligations to determine a tolerable risk profile. THIS IS NO DIFFERENT FROM STRC.
With Ins. Cos, there is no guarantee of future returns. The amount of all future obligations is also uncertain. Both are closely managed, continuously calculated, balanced, and adjusted to stay within a tolerable risk profile. It estimates the cash it needs to meet near-time obligations. Invests the rest.
The “profits” are when its invested assets increase in value beyond its outlay for obligations.
This is no different from what STRC is doing.
Genuinely curious. Not a for sale post (yet!).
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How does one go about comp’ing a 1:1 Printing Plate? On like-for-like players if there are other PP’s sold in the same series? Other 1:1 of the same player? Welcome expertise here!
Let’s get this week started !
•Buy/sell thread 🧵
•List any cards for sale with pictures and prices .
•add anything you are looking for .
•ebay, CollX or whatnot links welcomed!
•sharing this is appreciated. The more people see it , the more likely the items sell.
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@THFpro_Cards Pulled this one yesterday in a Celebration box.
2026 Topps Series 1 Roman Anthony BLACK (/10) “Walk This Way” ssp. Open to legitimate offers.
@cardboardbst 2026 Topps Heritage Bobby Witt Jr - both short print variations - Image & Nickname.
$100 for both (+ base card; 3 cards total).
Shipped quickly, bmwt
Hey @SportsCardInv
Would you rip these or keep whole?
2025 Topps Allen & Ginter
- Double RIP of Fielder/Sabathia /50
- RIP of Reggie Jackson /199
Very torn (pun intended)!