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Originally Posted by Cardshopdude
Honestly given that there are 1000s of breakers now it doesnt really "hurt" me to make 10% on my money just by ordering extra stuff. That said I do no hockey in shop or breaks etc so ordering up 5k of hockey a month and getting 5500 just for making the transaction always makes sense. I see what you mean that im supporting the competition in a way but I am focused on my local sales not a breaker in California etc.
You'd know your business better than me, but I think it probably hurts you more than you expect.
That breaker in California is selling to the same customers you are, and especially he is selling to the regs of the sports collectible industry who could by themselves represent a large part of your profit.
Making it so he can sell 1% equity in a high end collectibles box for $55 to 100 different people watching around the world makes it pretty unlikely the few of his watchers that are in your area are going to come in and spend that $55 with you.
Granted, you're kind of damned if you do, damned if you don't (ie, if you don't, there's someone out there who will collect that $500 for doing some paperwork). The alternative is trying to gobble up as much of this pie as you can and become a major wholesaler to box breakers.