Not All 1/1s Are Created Equal
Not all 1/1s are created equal.
In this flagship episode, Brett explores the current state of the 1/1 card in a hobby dominated by parallels and overproduction. He compares the mystique of early ghost 1/1s from the '90s with today’s endless rainbow variations. Brett shares his own experiences researching Tyrese Haliburton rookie 1/1s, the emotional pull of owning a 1/1, and how FOMO can cloud good collecting judgment.
This episode challenges the automatic assumption that 1/1 means grail. Brett shares a mental model he uses to slow down purchases and offers a collector-first lens for evaluating rarity, aesthetics, and long-term significance.
This isn’t an anti-1/1 rant. It’s a call for intentionality.
This isn’t an anti-1/1 rant. It’s a call for intentionality.
Listen if you’ve ever chased a 1/1.
Listen if you’ve ever passed on one and wondered why.
Listen if you want to make better collecting decisions in an era where scarcity can feel anything but scarce.
Listen if you’ve ever passed on one and wondered why.
Listen if you want to make better collecting decisions in an era where scarcity can feel anything but scarce.