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Originally Posted by Trueblue

What's funny is that people open those boxes saying that all they want is a PC Ohtani auto and if they pull one it's PC forever and will be passed to their grand kids. Then if/when they miraculously pull one, it's on eBay or Goldin in a month. This is why it's really hard to take (most) people seriously when they swear something is PC. That said, many members in this thread are an exception to the above.

This is an interesting observation. I think this Ohtani thread has a lot of regular contributors that clearly are collectors and like posting new pick ups. Of course there are others on here that post a card on here and then I see it on Ebay.

I am guessing there is a difference in income/wealth of the "collectors" and others that tend to flip Ohtani cards for profit rather than using the funds for better Ohtani cards. I assume the average collector on the boards is a male between the ages of 30 and 50 and has sufficient funds to participate in the hobby without going into debt. I am sure their are outliers that don't have disposable income and have a gambling addiction to opening wax, breaks and collecting cards.

I guess I am fortunate I can collect what I want (within reason) and don't have to sell any of my Ohtani cards.