Trading Card Vending Machines
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King@James
OzCardTrader
Just my thoughts,
I assume that some vendors are pack searching however is it really worth it for them?
Think of this vending machine charging $12 a pack for Prism x 20 packs in a box that adds up to about $240. Lets say the vendor wants to find the autos and leave all the dud packs behind, he would lose $12 for every pack he opens until he got the autos. Potentially he could run through the whole box before getting the autos.
In my experience, more times than not, the autos would not even be worth the $12. How many people can say the hits in the box were worth more than the price of the box. Not many.
So the vendor would be a lot better off just selling all the packs and not opening them.
Maybe if the buyers are getting a few hits here and there, they may be inclined to buy more packs more often right?
I assume that some vendors are pack searching however is it really worth it for them?
Think of this vending machine charging $12 a pack for Prism x 20 packs in a box that adds up to about $240. Lets say the vendor wants to find the autos and leave all the dud packs behind, he would lose $12 for every pack he opens until he got the autos. Potentially he could run through the whole box before getting the autos.
In my experience, more times than not, the autos would not even be worth the $12. How many people can say the hits in the box were worth more than the price of the box. Not many.
So the vendor would be a lot better off just selling all the packs and not opening them.
Maybe if the buyers are getting a few hits here and there, they may be inclined to buy more packs more often right?
Dozer83
OzCardTrader
The new vending machines look very nice, here's what the old ones looked like:
Oh this pic has taken me back, I remember packs with stickers on them, and the shop would give you a free packet!
I never should have stopped.Theres even a newsagent left that sells cards? I haven't found anywhere yet (as I am refusing to buy from Sportscardworld in the city)
nichj99
Faried PC Battle Champion
Oh this pic has taken me back, I remember packs with stickers on them, and the shop would give you a free packet!
Theres even a newsagent left that sells cards? I haven't found anywhere yet (as I am refusing to buy from Sportscardworld in the city)
My local newsagency here in Melbourne sells them
Dozer83
OzCardTrader
My local newsagency here in Melbourne sells them
The cost of a box, plus the petrol for the trip interstate, plus my food, plus accommodation, plus the fine I get for not paying the toll would still be cheaper than the scoundrals in town here.
nichj99
Faried PC Battle Champion
Sounds like a worthwhile trip then!
Matty76
Banned User
Mate, even the Stirling newsagency sells packsOh this pic has taken me back, I remember packs with stickers on them, and the shop would give you a free packet!
Theres even a newsagent left that sells cards? I haven't found anywhere yet (as I am refusing to buy from Sportscardworld in the city)
ozballer23
#1 J.R. Smith Collector
My local newsagency here in Melbourne sells them
Which one do you go to Josh?
mattharper85
OzCardTrader
Greenacres newsagency just sells packs of hoopsOh this pic has taken me back, I remember packs with stickers on them, and the shop would give you a free packet!
Theres even a newsagent left that sells cards? I haven't found anywhere yet (as I am refusing to buy from Sportscardworld in the city)
mattharper85
OzCardTrader
Yes please tell which one
Andrew Thomson
OzCardTrader
Bottom of tea tree plaza next to wollworths
mattharper85
OzCardTrader
Ah yes know the one. Thanks for that
ozballer23
#1 J.R. Smith Collector
Just for the record, a local news agency gets packs near me, I've spoken to them and seen how they receive them. They don't get sealed boxes, rather a box that's made up of hundreds of losse packs. So there are no guarantee of hits of any sorts. This may not be the case for every news agency. That also only applies to nba.
King@James
OzCardTrader
Has anyone been inspired to buy a machine for cards. I'll buy a few packs of ya
ozballer23
#1 J.R. Smith Collector
Has anyone been inspired to buy a machine for cards. I'll buy a few packs of ya
My lounge needs one....
mattharper85
OzCardTrader
If i had a vending machine in my lounge it wouldnt be for cards lol
pugzyboy
PC's ty lawson, jimmer fredette & anthony davis
I grabbed a prizm pack from the one at fountain gate and got a gold dragic auto /10.
Was supsrised as all hell, I'll tell you that.
Let's hope the owner is legit, at $12 per pack it's a risk anyway.
Let's be honest, the risk/reward is the best part
Was supsrised as all hell, I'll tell you that.
Let's hope the owner is legit, at $12 per pack it's a risk anyway.
Let's be honest, the risk/reward is the best part
ozballer23
#1 J.R. Smith Collector
Opening any pack has some sort of a gamble to it, you win some, you lose some. In your case you won
King@James
OzCardTrader
So it must be the same owner. Was Prizm the only Basketball cards there?
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