Do you have any hobby superstitions?
 

It's almost Halloween, so it seems like it might be a good thread.

Anyone have any lucky charms or rituals before breaking?

Any curses or voodoo you believe in?

Theres something about the last pack sitting in a box at the LCS. Everyone seems to question it.

Hobby superstition ain't the way

absolutely!

cant share them though!

[QUOTE=FTLFTL;19124111]Hobby superstition ain't the way[/QUOTE]

Let me guess: You're a Sagittarius.

More of a fan of Stevie Wonder...

[QUOTE=TheFrenzy;19124125]Let me guess: You're a Sagittarius.[/QUOTE]

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The dented and damaged boxes tend to have better hits.

Always buy the box with the post-it price tag on it, not the unlabelled ones behind them on the shelf.

Look for the same digit at the end of the serial number on the MLB authentication hologram - those have better hits.

Purchase boxes from stores when the owner brings their pets to the shop - they are lucky.

1. Never pick packs from the very top of a freshly opened box.
2. Packs at the bottom of a box are the best (only works for early 1990s boxes).
3. When opening a box, take time to pop open the box display for maximum mojo energy.

Never refer to any cards you buy as an investment

My superstition is it's bad luck for me to open boxes. If I do I fear I'll lose most of my money with little to show for it.

Damaged boxes = better luck.

Always buy the last box.

If I go in expecting to pull nothing good then I’m not disappointed when it comes true.

Except for Ginter X.

Last pack. I've pulled some nastiness out of last packs left in a box.

I feel like horrific fates befall everyone I collect.

I have to have good vibes all around me when opening my packs, otherwise I get junk.
It happens every time the kids are fighting or other chaos in the house.
I should just stop & reset, because not only is it not enjoyable, but I have never pulled anything good when this stuff occurs.
I seem to subconsciously know when a good card is coming or at least I tell myself that! LOL

[QUOTE=bryun;19124089]Theres something about the last pack sitting in a box at the LCS. Everyone seems to question it.[/QUOTE]
Shoo sounds like last call at my local bar room. But sometimes, you really just want a pack of cards, regardless.

[QUOTE=Tarvan;19124495]My superstition is it's bad luck for me to open boxes. If I do I fear I'll lose most of my money with little to show for it.[/QUOTE]This! I haven't bought a box in 15 years! No luck. Just wait for stuff to hit eBay or here.

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I always open wax while drinking a beer. Always… no exceptions. It makes the losses sting less

Any singles I buy inevitably goes down in price, so I avoid it like black cats.

I open wax to take the hit up front, this way, any future losses for the cards I keep I write off as entertainment.

Always buy the sticker serial number that ends in 666.

Last box magic. Besides that, I ask my two year old son to pick the blaster box. Also, I let my wife do the ripping. That’s how to bring luck into my cards.