The Illusion Of The Flip
I started ripping during the pandemic—bored, stuck at home, and honestly just looking for something that felt exciting. Like a lot of people, I was financially motivated. A few buddies were deep into “the hobby” and I started paying attention. I saw the highlight reels, the big pulls, the “investment” chatter, and thought maybe I could flip a few hits and come out ahead. I told myself, I’d know what I was doing. After all—I