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[That Zephyr Guy]

Doesn't the value of cards usually depreciate over time?

http://www.ebay.com/itm/like/331853750284?lpid=82&chn=ps&ul_noapp=true


No


Not even remotely.

 

[hestu]

Thanks Sej! Glad you got your cake

 

[Red Cat]

That's exactly what they're doing. If you're referring to tbt, it's still the same concept. Tbt can release these collectibles at no cost or risk, but the individuals buying them are buying it with risk, because of the competition. This adds to the value immensely. That's why in stock exchange, high risk company's stock usually has a higher reward/payout.
It is an economy. Just because it's virtual, doesn't mean it's not an economy. Gaia has an economy, flight rising has an economy, mycena cave has an economy, neopets has an economy, and yes, tbt has an economy as well.

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Or even immediately. Got a pack with a $30 card in it? Cool! Go to your local card shop and """""scalp""" for it. Of course, the card shop owner is fine with it!

If spinning a roulette wheel to determine who gets "products" and "money" qualifies as an economy, then you're right. If there was any "risk" at all with buying collectibles, then the shop wouldn't get sold out in milliseconds every time.

http://www.ebay.com/itm/like/331853750284?lpid=82&chn=ps&ul_noapp=true


No


Not even remotely.

Well damn. The "exploit stupid people" economy is alive and well.

 

[That Zephyr Guy]

If spinning a roulette wheel to determine who gets "products" and "money" qualifies as an economy, then you're right. If there was any "risk" at all with buying collectibles, then the shop wouldn't get sold out in milliseconds every time.

Your comparison makes 0 sense considering when they do iPhone stocks people will rush into the stores, hoard a ****load, and sell them online for ~~guaranteed~~ profit.

That's a real life example in the real life economy.

 

[LethalLulu]

If spinning a roulette wheel to determine who gets "products" and "money" qualifies as an economy, then you're right. If there was any "risk" at all with buying collectibles, then the shop wouldn't get sold out in milliseconds every time.

How at all is is spinning a roulette wheel? They're not using randomizers to give away collectibles, they're simply stocking them. Luck is in no way involved. It's skill and internet connection. Risk as in you're spending valuable time to take a chance that you could end up with nothing. It could have a huge payout, or be nothing. That's risk.

 

[Red Cat]

How at all is is spinning a roulette wheel? They're not using randomizers to give away collectibles, they're simply stocking them. Luck is in no way involved. It's skill and internet connection. Risk as in you're spending valuable time to take a chance that you could end up with nothing. It could have a huge payout, or be nothing. That's risk.

Fast internet connection and fast mouse clicking are "skills"? I'm really behind the times here. I don't know why I bothered taking math courses when I could be clicking away all day improving that skill.

You're 100% right about the waste of time thing though.

And this is a spam thread anyway so why not?

 

[N a t]

Aw, don't worry about it. Maybe you'll have better luck next time? I'll be crossing my fingers for you! ^_^

I'm gonna try my best tonight >:-D

 

[Kolechia]

Are we seriously arguing over a bunch of pixel collectables....?

 

[hestu]

I'm gonna try my best tonight >:-D

Good luck!

 

[LethalLulu]

Fast internet connection and fast mouse clicking are "skills"? I'm really behind the times here. I don't know why I bothered taking math courses when I could be clicking away all day improving that skill.

You're 100% right about the waste of time thing though.

No, there's skill involved. There's different methods that everyone uses to participate in restocks, such as browser set up, what tabs you're on, the order you go about things, and even what browser ad ons you choose to use to aid you. Also I said skill AND fast internet, meaning fast internet does NOT fall under skills.

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Are we seriously arguing over a bunch of pixel collectables....?

*debating

I love having debates. As long as it's civil and on topic, there's no problems with it.

 

[Taj]

Are we seriously arguing over a bunch of pixel collectables....?

its sad isnt it. Oh well

 

[Red Cat]

No, there's skill involved. There's different methods that everyone uses to participate in restocks, such as browser set up, what tabs you're on, the order you go about things, and even what browser ad ons you choose to use to aid you. Also I said skill AND fast internet, meaning fast internet does NOT fall under skills.

That's great. If you know all of this stuff, then why are you wasting your time using those skills to get collectibles when you could be trying to make actual dough off of them?

 

[LethalLulu]

That's great. If you know all of this stuff, then why are you wasting your time using those skills to get collectibles when you could be trying to make actual dough off of them?

Because it's a hobby. I also draw, play video games, and cosplay, but I don't make money off of that.
I also played violin for 12 years.
Did that make me money?
No.

 

[Red Cat]

Because it's a hobby. I also draw, play video games, and cosplay, but I don't make money off of that.
I also played violin for 12 years.
Did that make me money?
No.

Your dedication to "competitive collectible trading" or whatever you want to call it is admirable. Maybe there will be a trophy collectible for you some day. I just concentrate on the competitive s***posting part of this forum as you can clearly see.

 

[That Zephyr Guy]

Your dedication to "competitive collectible trading" or whatever you want to call it is admirable. Maybe there will be a trophy collectible for you some day. I just concentrate on the competitive s***posting part of this forum as you can clearly see.

lol keep practicing

 

[Red Cat]

lol keep practicing

Any tips for how I can make my posts lower quality without getting banned?

 

[LethalLulu]

Your dedication to "competitive collectible trading" or whatever you want to call it is admirable. Maybe there will be a trophy collectible for you some day. I just concentrate on the competitive s***posting part of this forum as you can clearly see.

I've heard of weirder hobbies than making virtual profit, let's be honest.
I would be spending it all on art, but I haven't seen too many artists that accept tbt.

 

[Aali]

Same here, if I can somehow nap a choco cake or a yellow house, I wll sell it and use the tbt to spend on art since RLC is not an option for me

 

[Seroja]

I don't know why people keep being bitter about other people hoarding collectibles. I mean, I always lose but I have accepted the fact that there are always winners and losers in everything. Real life isn't fair either but it'd be stupid to complain about it all the time.

 

[estypest]

Tomorrow's restock is going to be fierce ... better go get some good sleep to prepare, yo.