A few weeks ago, I came across a blog post that presented a
brilliant idea: Buy packs, and don’t open them. Yep, that’s right. It sounds
difficult I know, but it’s actually been one of the best decisions of my
collecting career.
(I can’t recall whose blog it was, but if this sounds like
your idea: A. Thank you and B. Please drop a comment and take credit!)
So it works like this: If I’m at Target or Walmart shopping
for items aside from cards, I hit the
card aisle and grab some packs. I approach it with two simple guidelines: Look
for bargains, and buy in bulk. If anything decent is discounted, I grab that.
If I’m at Target, I usually grab a box of packs from the Fairfield Company,
which is basically the only way to “buy in bulk” without using the internet. Here's an example:
When I get home, I take my packs and throw them in a
designated box- my Wax Box! My goal is to build up a nice collection of packs, so when I get the urge to rip some retail, I have a variety of packs available to me. If I buy a bunch of packs, I may open one or two immediately and throw the rest in the box.
Above is my accumulation thus far and I hope it continues to grow. Not only is this type of collecting tons of fun, but it eliminates the impulse to run out and buy packs. If I want to open packs, I've got them. It takes a good deal of self control to avoid shredding them all at once, but it really does pay off!
Now this isn't to say that I don't still run out and buy new products, because I absolutely do. It seems like yesterday that I was eagerly making my way out grab some 2014 Bowman.
I'd love to hear some feedback. Aside from the mystery blogger who prompted me- Anyone else do this? If not, would you consider trying it?
Thanks for reaading!
