Last January I made an article about how you should trust your decisions and they might be right, despite what others might think. This is a part 2 on that, let’s call, “mini series” (as I intend to release a part 3 sooner or later during this year)
Why You Should Trust Your Gut and Hold for the Long Run – Part 1
The year is 2022 – Last 16 of the World Cup – Portugal x Switzerland. Gonçalo Ramos is the starter for Portugal, up front, while Ronaldo stayed on the bench. I immediately told on my friends group chat “ Ramos 3 goals today, you can screenshot it” (till today I think this is my best call ever).
Back to the game – Ramos scored in the early stages of the game and I got a notification of a sale – probably one of his rookie cards. Nothing crazy, back in 2021 and 2022 this was the norm – I would sell as soon as someone would score a goal. But I was not expecting a proper masterclass – a hattrick. I got 2 more sales. It was crazy. I was listing stuff, and 10 minutes later, they were sold.
Gonçalo Ramos Rookie Sticker – Panini Futebol 2020-2021
And this is where I trust my gut. I decided to list everything I had – including PC items – of Gonçalo Ramos, without hesitation. I only kept the numbered card I had of him, and now looking back at that time, I should have sold it. I knew that sooner or later I could get the items back, much cheaper. So that’s what I did. Portugal could have gone all the way and won it? Yes, but would Ramos be as impactful as he was in this game? Probably not.
Gonçalo Ramos first Euros sticker – Topps Euro 2024
Selling everything was probably the best decision I ever made – since Portugal was knocked out in the next game.
OHobby out!
