How to complete the LS collection without spending money
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Every year I try to complete the LS collection without spending money, not because I take issue with people who spend money (by all means do that if you so please) but because I can't afford it. I thought I'd make a guide for people in the same boat as myself. Last year I completed the full LS collection and I should have it done within the next week or so this year.
Make Tangible Progress
If you have the stubs to complete an easier team without diamonds (such as the Tigers or Marlins), absolutely do it. There's a few reasons why I suggest this. Number one, it removes stub temptation, you now no longer have the ability to burn those stubs on packs and have permanently dedicated them to the LS collection and secondly, it makes your goal seem more real. If I complete the 10 easiest teams, I'm still done 10 team and now have notable progress, this will help for your own motivation but also just helping you commit to a goal in mind.Team Affinity
If you completed all of stage 1 and 2 right now you'd have over 300 TA (standard) packs and 60+ BIAH packs. In theory those packs would cost about 1.5M stubs, but let's be realistic, you won't earn that back without absurd luck. However, you don't need to, chances are (even with medium/decent luck) you can make 500,000. I recommend doing all of these and saving them to open at once, why? Because then after selling everything, you can do a big chunk at once and once again, not be tempted to waste stubs. This also doesn't include showdown or conquest packs too which you'd likely get along the way.You probably need to invest
I only invest stubs about 2-3 times per year, but when I do, I go pretty much all out, amassing 150+ of the gold player of my choosing. Oftentimes, I'll spend a whole week immediately investing stubs in the player of my choosing after I get the stubs. Let's say the gold I want is 1800. Every time I get 1800 I place an order. Especially this year SDS has been generous with their diamonds, so it's not too risky and it's very high reward. Don't try to predict performance, it's too hard, instead look for players who are undervalued. For example, Marcus Semien has a decent shot at diamond, and is about 3,000 right now, I bought many of him just a few days ago at 1,800 because I saw that he should be higher based on his stats this year.You might have to sell a boss
I sold my inning boss for stubs, and then used those stubs to invest. It may seem counterintuitive to sell the card you just worked hard to earn, but think about it. If you sell a boss early for say 100k, you can invest that into 50 golds of a player you think could get upgraded, if he gets upgraded, you quicksell the diamonds for 250k, and you buy back the boss (who's now even cheaper) for 70k. You just made 180k stubs just by being smart and patient. And the more you have the easier it is to make and invest in stubs.Know your goal and take your time
If you really want to accomplish this collection whilst already being behind the eight ball, make sure you're dead set on it. It's easily obtainable, but also know it might not be right away. It's taking me about 2 months thus far, but with programs like TA1 and 2 both available right now, you could do this quicker if you really focus on it.Some other things to try. If you're good at BR and it's profitable or if you can make and sell WS rewards to invest (I do neither of this because I'm not good enough to accomplish either quickly and efficiently). Flipping is a lot harder this year in general and harder than investing, but if you have the time and resources maybe give it a try.
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You can always bank your stubs by putting in multiple buy orders for like 50k or 100k on Trout and when you are ready to start collections, cancel them all. That way the stubs are not burning a hole in your pocket as you try and save up.
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Good info!! I was able to get him one month after release but I also pulled degrom and arenado when they were both 90+. Sell all non live series cards when you get them. And play events! All of the packs and rewards you get add up quickly
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This is a helpfull post, well done very informative.
I completed the LS collection 2 weeks ago which is the quickest i've ever done it and Chipper is so worth it. Best or luck the rest of the way.
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You forgot to add another step:
Abuse XP exploits so you can get the Boss, which youre going to sell, within hours of release.
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@kdclemson_psn said in How to complete the LS collection without spending money:
Every year I try to complete the LS collection without spending money, not because I take issue with people who spend money (by all means do that if you so please) but because I can't afford it. I thought I'd make a guide for people in the same boat as myself. Last year I completed the full LS collection and I should have it done within the next week or so this year.
Make Tangible Progress
If you have the stubs to complete an easier team without diamonds (such as the Tigers or Marlins), absolutely do it. There's a few reasons why I suggest this. Number one, it removes stub temptation, you now no longer have the ability to burn those stubs on packs and have permanently dedicated them to the LS collection and secondly, it makes your goal seem more real. If I complete the 10 easiest teams, I'm still done 10 team and now have notable progress, this will help for your own motivation but also just helping you commit to a goal in mind.Team Affinity
If you completed all of stage 1 and 2 right now you'd have over 300 TA (standard) packs and 60+ BIAH packs. In theory those packs would cost about 1.5M stubs, but let's be realistic, you won't earn that back without absurd luck. However, you don't need to, chances are (even with medium/decent luck) you can make 500,000. I recommend doing all of these and saving them to open at once, why? Because then after selling everything, you can do a big chunk at once and once again, not be tempted to waste stubs. This also doesn't include showdown or conquest packs too which you'd likely get along the way.You probably need to invest
I only invest stubs about 2-3 times per year, but when I do, I go pretty much all out, amassing 150+ of the gold player of my choosing. Oftentimes, I'll spend a whole week immediately investing stubs in the player of my choosing after I get the stubs. Let's say the gold I want is 1800. Every time I get 1800 I place an order. Especially this year SDS has been generous with their diamonds, so it's not too risky and it's very high reward. Don't try to predict performance, it's too hard, instead look for players who are undervalued. For example, Marcus Semien has a decent shot at diamond, and is about 3,000 right now, I bought many of him just a few days ago at 1,800 because I saw that he should be higher based on his stats this year.You might have to sell a boss
I sold my inning boss for stubs, and then used those stubs to invest. It may seem counterintuitive to sell the card you just worked hard to earn, but think about it. If you sell a boss early for say 100k, you can invest that into 50 golds of a player you think could get upgraded, if he gets upgraded, you quicksell the diamonds for 250k, and you buy back the boss (who's now even cheaper) for 70k. You just made 180k stubs just by being smart and patient. And the more you have the easier it is to make and invest in stubs.Know your goal and take your time
If you really want to accomplish this collection whilst already being behind the eight ball, make sure you're dead set on it. It's easily obtainable, but also know it might not be right away. It's taking me about 2 months thus far, but with programs like TA1 and 2 both available right now, you could do this quicker if you really focus on it.Some other things to try. If you're good at BR and it's profitable or if you can make and sell WS rewards to invest (I do neither of this because I'm not good enough to accomplish either quickly and efficiently). Flipping is a lot harder this year in general and harder than investing, but if you have the time and resources maybe give it a try.
One of the best posts I’ve seen all year.
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Just pulled Trout out of a 'The Show Pack' from the 3rd inning program. Easily best pull ever! Probably the only pull I've had above an 86 before LOL
Although I sold him for 444k since I'm nowhere near completing all the teams. If I ever decide to do so....I'm sure his price will come down later in the year anyways.
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@writetoshawn_psn said in How to complete the LS collection without spending money:
@kdclemson_psn said in How to complete the LS collection without spending money:
Every year I try to complete the LS collection without spending money, not because I take issue with people who spend money (by all means do that if you so please) but because I can't afford it. I thought I'd make a guide for people in the same boat as myself. Last year I completed the full LS collection and I should have it done within the next week or so this year.
Make Tangible Progress
If you have the stubs to complete an easier team without diamonds (such as the Tigers or Marlins), absolutely do it. There's a few reasons why I suggest this. Number one, it removes stub temptation, you now no longer have the ability to burn those stubs on packs and have permanently dedicated them to the LS collection and secondly, it makes your goal seem more real. If I complete the 10 easiest teams, I'm still done 10 team and now have notable progress, this will help for your own motivation but also just helping you commit to a goal in mind.Team Affinity
If you completed all of stage 1 and 2 right now you'd have over 300 TA (standard) packs and 60+ BIAH packs. In theory those packs would cost about 1.5M stubs, but let's be realistic, you won't earn that back without absurd luck. However, you don't need to, chances are (even with medium/decent luck) you can make 500,000. I recommend doing all of these and saving them to open at once, why? Because then after selling everything, you can do a big chunk at once and once again, not be tempted to waste stubs. This also doesn't include showdown or conquest packs too which you'd likely get along the way.You probably need to invest
I only invest stubs about 2-3 times per year, but when I do, I go pretty much all out, amassing 150+ of the gold player of my choosing. Oftentimes, I'll spend a whole week immediately investing stubs in the player of my choosing after I get the stubs. Let's say the gold I want is 1800. Every time I get 1800 I place an order. Especially this year SDS has been generous with their diamonds, so it's not too risky and it's very high reward. Don't try to predict performance, it's too hard, instead look for players who are undervalued. For example, Marcus Semien has a decent shot at diamond, and is about 3,000 right now, I bought many of him just a few days ago at 1,800 because I saw that he should be higher based on his stats this year.You might have to sell a boss
I sold my inning boss for stubs, and then used those stubs to invest. It may seem counterintuitive to sell the card you just worked hard to earn, but think about it. If you sell a boss early for say 100k, you can invest that into 50 golds of a player you think could get upgraded, if he gets upgraded, you quicksell the diamonds for 250k, and you buy back the boss (who's now even cheaper) for 70k. You just made 180k stubs just by being smart and patient. And the more you have the easier it is to make and invest in stubs.Know your goal and take your time
If you really want to accomplish this collection whilst already being behind the eight ball, make sure you're dead set on it. It's easily obtainable, but also know it might not be right away. It's taking me about 2 months thus far, but with programs like TA1 and 2 both available right now, you could do this quicker if you really focus on it.Some other things to try. If you're good at BR and it's profitable or if you can make and sell WS rewards to invest (I do neither of this because I'm not good enough to accomplish either quickly and efficiently). Flipping is a lot harder this year in general and harder than investing, but if you have the time and resources maybe give it a try.
One of the best posts I’ve seen all year.
thank you I'm known for good posts
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If you’re like my wife you just use a credit card cause that’s not real money.
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@x814xmafia_psn said in How to complete the LS collection without spending money:
You forgot to add another step:
Abuse XP exploits so you can get the Boss, which youre going to sell, within hours of release.
The irony of the OP and this, lol
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So basically, play DD?
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@schwizzle_nizzle said in How to complete the LS collection without spending money:
You can always bank your stubs by putting in multiple buy orders for like 50k or 100k on Trout and when you are ready to start collections, cancel them all. That way the stubs are not burning a hole in your pocket as you try and save up.
You’re better off dumping them into other cards that have a low value but little risk, like a mediocre gold for $1k who won’t necessarily drop to a silver. If you do as you stated, it’s like putting your money under your mattress. If you sell the $1k cards during a stub sale they are more than likely going to at least give you a small return and if you do it properly, those cards may actually take off. It’s like real life interest.
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Agree with most of OPs post. Also I do lite flipping:
Personally I have a flipping rotation that I run through between each game. 10-15 golds that I place 3 buy and 3 sell orders for assuming the spreads are there for me to make 250+ stubs per transaction after tax per card. Doesn’t take long and it is constantly adding 10-20k to the bank without devoting hours to flipping sessions
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@x814xmafia_psn said in How to complete the LS collection without spending money:
You forgot to add another step:
Abuse XP exploits so you can get the Boss, which youre going to sell, within hours of release.
tell me more?
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@cobain93_psn said in How to complete the LS collection without spending money:
Just pulled Trout out of a 'The Show Pack' from the 3rd inning program. Easily best pull ever! Probably the only pull I've had above an 86 before LOL
Although I sold him for 444k since I'm nowhere near completing all the teams. If I ever decide to do so....I'm sure his price will come down later in the year anyways.
It usually doesn’t come down that much until the collection bosses are somewhat obsolete. Maybe they won’t be this year because Ortiz and Chipper are awesome. Not to mention, trout himself is a stud.
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@mrwonderful95 said in How to complete the LS collection without spending money:
@cobain93_psn said in How to complete the LS collection without spending money:
Just pulled Trout out of a 'The Show Pack' from the 3rd inning program. Easily best pull ever! Probably the only pull I've had above an 86 before LOL
Although I sold him for 444k since I'm nowhere near completing all the teams. If I ever decide to do so....I'm sure his price will come down later in the year anyways.
It usually doesn’t come down that much until the collection bosses are somewhat obsolete. Maybe they won’t be this year because Ortiz and Chipper are awesome. Not to mention, trout himself is a stud.
I only have the 5 NL Central Teams done so I could get Ernie Banks. I'm not a hardcore player and don't play online ever. I'll take the stubs when I can get them and then later in the season I can re-evaluate and see if there is a better bang for the buck for a 96+ CF.
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@untchable704_psn said in How to complete the LS collection without spending money:
If you’re like my wife you just use a credit card cause that’s not real money.
Wait, call me, we need to talk.
She swore she only had one husband......
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i made over 190k in two days over the weekend, Selling off Prospects from CQ Selling off all my duplicates. Did not flip cards at all. I had a lot of duplicates to sell off. I was able to buy Degrom. Today checked online and I am up to 25,000. I have not pulled any of the high card diamonds. I have Acuna and Freeman left to finish the NL. Then I need Trout, Cole, Judge,Chapman and I will be done with the Live Series. I have not been playing as much during the week as of late. I should have this done my the end of June.
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I don’t take advice from poor people
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@kdclemson_psn said in How to complete the LS collection without spending money:
Every year I try to complete the LS collection without spending money, not because I take issue with people who spend money (by all means do that if you so please) but because I can't afford it. I thought I'd make a guide for people in the same boat as myself. Last year I completed the full LS collection and I should have it done within the next week or so this year.
Make Tangible Progress
If you have the stubs to complete an easier team without diamonds (such as the Tigers or Marlins), absolutely do it. There's a few reasons why I suggest this. Number one, it removes stub temptation, you now no longer have the ability to burn those stubs on packs and have permanently dedicated them to the LS collection and secondly, it makes your goal seem more real. If I complete the 10 easiest teams, I'm still done 10 team and now have notable progress, this will help for your own motivation but also just helping you commit to a goal in mind.Team Affinity
If you completed all of stage 1 and 2 right now you'd have over 300 TA (standard) packs and 60+ BIAH packs. In theory those packs would cost about 1.5M stubs, but let's be realistic, you won't earn that back without absurd luck. However, you don't need to, chances are (even with medium/decent luck) you can make 500,000. I recommend doing all of these and saving them to open at once, why? Because then after selling everything, you can do a big chunk at once and once again, not be tempted to waste stubs. This also doesn't include showdown or conquest packs too which you'd likely get along the way.You probably need to invest
I only invest stubs about 2-3 times per year, but when I do, I go pretty much all out, amassing 150+ of the gold player of my choosing. Oftentimes, I'll spend a whole week immediately investing stubs in the player of my choosing after I get the stubs. Let's say the gold I want is 1800. Every time I get 1800 I place an order. Especially this year SDS has been generous with their diamonds, so it's not too risky and it's very high reward. Don't try to predict performance, it's too hard, instead look for players who are undervalued. For example, Marcus Semien has a decent shot at diamond, and is about 3,000 right now, I bought many of him just a few days ago at 1,800 because I saw that he should be higher based on his stats this year.You might have to sell a boss
I sold my inning boss for stubs, and then used those stubs to invest. It may seem counterintuitive to sell the card you just worked hard to earn, but think about it. If you sell a boss early for say 100k, you can invest that into 50 golds of a player you think could get upgraded, if he gets upgraded, you quicksell the diamonds for 250k, and you buy back the boss (who's now even cheaper) for 70k. You just made 180k stubs just by being smart and patient. And the more you have the easier it is to make and invest in stubs.Know your goal and take your time
If you really want to accomplish this collection whilst already being behind the eight ball, make sure you're dead set on it. It's easily obtainable, but also know it might not be right away. It's taking me about 2 months thus far, but with programs like TA1 and 2 both available right now, you could do this quicker if you really focus on it.Some other things to try. If you're good at BR and it's profitable or if you can make and sell WS rewards to invest (I do neither of this because I'm not good enough to accomplish either quickly and efficiently). Flipping is a lot harder this year in general and harder than investing, but if you have the time and resources maybe give it a try.
Here's my hope that Devers goes diamond. If so, I can complete collections!
Devers owned
