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Analysis Summary
Ask yourself: “Is this structured to help me understand something, or to keep me watching?”
Curiosity gap
Creating a deliberate gap between what you know and what you want to know, triggering curiosity as an almost physical itch. Headlines like "You won't believe..." are engineered to exploit this. The content rarely delivers on the promise.
Loewenstein's Information Gap Theory (1994)
Worth Noting
Positive elements
- Offers specific card values (e.g., PSA 10 prices for Jordan, Pippen) and centering assessments from real 1988 Fleer and 1984 Topps pulls, aiding collectors in set knowledge.
Be Aware
Cautionary elements
- Store shoutout after positive pulls functions as organic promotion.
Influence Dimensions
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Transcript
What did we just do? >> I think we spent $600 on junk wax. >> What did we get for $600 on junk wax? >> We got two 1984 Tops football. We got four more of the 88 Fleer. >> Golly. All right. >> So, I guess we'll see. >> Well, >> you know, >> let's go back and see if we made a huge mistake or if we get some big hits. Let's go. You heard that right. We had so much fun the first time. We are doing it again. 1988 Fleer basketball. We're going to throw some 1984 Topps football. And for fun, let's see what we're chasing. Michael Jordan sticker. This can sell for $30,000 at a PSA 10. The Michael Jordan base card $12,000 at a PSA 10. An 84 tops. The Dan Marino rookie sells for 5K at a PSA 10. And John Elway 10K at PSA 10. Let's talk to Derek, the store manager. See if we can get a deal. >> Welcome back, treasure hunters. Today we are in Cedar Rapids, Iowa at Cooling Cards and Gaming. We came back. We were here 2 weeks ago. We bought three packs of 1988 basketball for $320. And we got the Michael Jordan Allstar, the Reggie Miller rookie, and the Scotty Pippen rookie. If you haven't watched that video, click the link below to check that out. Part one of this series. Today, we've come back and we're doing something crazy. I brought a sapp. I brought a bunch of money. I have $600 cash and we're going to see if we can come to an agreement on this. Let's talk dollars and cents. Now, you've got 120 per pack on these in 85. Um, what do you think about 600 for four of the 88 flies? >> Probably do that. >> Do that. >> Yeah, absolutely. Nice, man. >> Appreciate it. >> Let's write it up. We'll go ring up. Stick around there. not going to want to miss this. Let's go with this and see if >> we're back at home. 1988 Fleer basketball to start and we're going to switch over to 1984 Topps football. 88 Fleer. We're looking for anything Jordan, a Pippen rookie, a Rodman rookie, Stockton rookie, or a Reggie Miller rookie. We'll switch over to 84 tops. We're looking for the Marino rookie, the John Owe, and I think a Walter Payton card in there goes for a pretty penny, too. Let's see what we find. Wow, Scotty. Another Scotty Pippen rookie. Unbelievable. Please let the Jordan be in this pack. That's awesome. Top to bottom is not very good. Left to right's not very good, but honestly, another Scotty Pippen rookie. Insane. Hello. Hey. Magic Johnson Allstar. Nice. How's the centering on that? Actually, not too bad, is it? Cool. Charles Barkley also Larry Legend. This is a great pack. I like that. Reggie Miller rookie. >> Oh my gosh. It's two Reggie Miller rookies. Two Scotty Pippen rookies. Not too bad. All right. Well, we didn't grab a Michael Jordan today, but we did get the Reggie Miller rookie and the Scotty Pippen rookie, which is great. Let's switch over to 1984 Topps football. Remember, we're looking for Dan Marino's rookie card in here. John Elway rookie card in here. And there's also a Walter Payeyton that goes for a pretty penny as well. Let's see what we find. Dan Marino. Dan Marino. Instant replay. Card number 124. Great to see him on a card on his rookie year. This card sells for 250 at a PSA 10. The centering looks really good on this. It's just a a great a great card. Looks like he's rolling out to the right there. centering on the back looks really good, too. Um, kind of a cool hit. >> These cards are cool. >> These are cool. And wow, the centering is great on that. Okay. Oh my gosh. All right. Well, we didn't get the big chase cards we're looking for, but I always have a lot of fun ripping this vintage junk wax. We did grab that Reggie Miller rookie and the Scotty Pippen rookie. And the guys at Cards and Gaming have a lot more of this stuff left, so be sure to click that subscribe button. Big shout out to Derek and his team at Cards and Gaming. Be sure to check out their locations in Cedar Rapids, Deuke, and Cedar Falls, Iowa. Great selection and always great people to work with. We did score some cool cards today. Let's go through the biggest hits of the day. This Dan Marino instant replay, that's cool. And the centering is great. Obviously, the Reggie and the Scotty rookies, Larry Legend, and this Magic Johnson all-star. So, a lot of fun. Thanks for watching. I'll see you next time.
Video description
We went back to the SAME store… and what happened next honestly surprised us. After pulling some insane hits last time, we had to return and test our luck again. In this video, we rip multiple packs of 1988 Fleer basketball chasing legends like Michael Jordan, Scottie Pippen, and other iconic NBA stars from one of the most legendary sets in the hobby. But we didn’t stop there — we also grabbed two packs of 1984 Topps football in search of the Dan Marino and John Elway rookie card! These are some of the most iconic vintage sports card chases ever, and every pack had us on edge. Did we actually find more Jordans… or did we push our luck too far this time? If you’re into vintage sports cards, wax pack openings, big hits, and the thrill of the chase — you’re going to love this one. Make sure to stick around until the end… it gets CRAZY. Watch part one of this series here: https://youtu.be/3HRHiXmfgRI?si=23ug9oHUZyy30XNV #sportscards #michaeljordan #vintagecards #cardcollecting #whodoyoucollect #packopening #nba #nfl #danmarino #fleer #topps #rookiecard #tradingcards #sportscardinvesting #collectibles #waxpacks #basketballcards #footballcards #cardhunt #sportscardcommunity #junkwax #junkwaxera #johnelway #waxpackrip