Yeah the thing with buying packs/gems is that in the long run, it is almost always profitable. Don't forget that there will also be Legendary airdrops along the way and once you buy the required amount to be eligible for all drops, you can just sit back and enjoy the fruits of your labour.
Personally, I'd have been glad if I got some GF epic summoners in my packs but my luck didn't shine through. Luck is a big factor at the end of the day. In my previous 100 Rift Watcher gems opening, I got a GFL and that skewed the average but it still didn't put me in profit. Overall, the crypto market is still the most important factor
I ones that I am holding onto, I am planning to hold them. Just in case!
I see. While since you are not into selling them for now, we do have seen how profitable they becomes ones they hit ATH. I suppose all these losses will be taken care of during that time. We just need to be patient and be with SL for the time being!