This is a valid point- we need to keep a close eye on the percentage of sticker autos we find vs on card- digital packs offer a lot of opportunity to manipulate odds- we live in an age of digital based on trust. If trust erodes we will go back to physical. You are already seeing that in other markets with physical gold and silver
@SportsCardNews Don’t think group breakers will be eliminated as a result, but do think this will be the video poker instant gratification alternative to live group breaks
Sapphire was $350 a box in 2024. $480 in 2025. $649.99 today for the same box of baseball cards.
And @waxmetrix highlights what nobody seems to be talking about: the print run went UP 23.6% this year.
1,290 cases against a Sapphire norm just over 1,000.
Price up 86% in two years while supply grew right along with it.
10x "The Hobby"