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Deal intelligence for sports cards

Sealed Hold vs Rip Calculator

Determine your best strategy: hold sealed for long-term appreciation or rip now for immediate hits.

What you'll pay for the sealed box today.

Expected annual appreciation if held (typical: 5-15% for limited editions).

Expected value of opening now (use Box Break-even calc to find this).

How long you're willing to wait (3-5 years typical).

How it works

  • Hold Strategy: Sealed box appreciates yearly. No opening risk, high patience required.
  • Rip Strategy: Open immediately for hits. Immediate gratification, variable returns.
  • Calculator projects sealed value based on annual appreciation rate.
  • Compares against immediate rip EV over your chosen time period.