Quote Originally Posted by Echelon View Post
It's profit once they've sold everything at a higher price than which they bought it for. Until then they just bought a bunch of cards and that's it. Good luck paying your bills by sending companies foil Grim Monoliths... And would you accept a stack of Squires as change?

I also understand that prices like these can create a bubble, which can pop.
Well, ofcourse.. it's an investment. You don't invest the money you need to pay for your everyday bills ;) you invest because you can.