Episode 13 - Pre-Season Hockey, Card Show Season Buying Strategies and More

The hosts discuss their experiences at recent card shows, the current state of the hockey card market, and the influence of social media on collector behavior. They also explore the trend of collectors shifting their focus from modern releases to vintage and legendary cards. The conversation delves into the challenges of the sports card collecting hobby, including issues of overprinting, artificial scarcity, and the impact of social media on buying decisions. The hosts discuss the need for a more focused and intentional approach to collecting, as well as the saturation of the market with new product releases. The conversation covers the approach to buying sports cards, the upcoming expo in Saskatoon, and the discussion of a curated repack product. The hosts emphasize the importance of strategic buying, the value of appreciating current collections, and the excitement of attending the expo for the experience rather than just the cards. The conversation covers a variety of topics including upcoming content, personal pickups, and the Toronto Expo. The hosts also discuss the value of damaged cards and their significance in storytelling. They conclude with a call to action for engagement and feedback from the audience. Takeaways - Card show experiences and market trends - Influence of social media on collector behavior Artificial scarcity and overprinting are significant challenges in the sports card collecting hobby. - A more focused and intentional approach to collecting is necessary to navigate the saturation of the market and the impact of social media on buying decisions. Strategic buying and patience - The value of the expo experience Content creation and engagement with collectors - Significance of damaged cards in storytelling - Call to action for audience engagement Chapters - 00:00 Card Show Experiences and Market Trends - 10:04 Influence of Social Media on Collector Behavior - 20:37 Challenges of Overprinting and Artificial Scarcity - 21:30 Impact of New Product Releases and Market Saturation - 22:11 The Need for a Focused and Intentional Approach to Collecting - 25:27 Navigating the Influence of Social Media on Buying Decisions - 33:24 Preparing for a Sports Card Show with a Hyper-Focused Approach - 39:37 Strategic Buying and Patience - 40:18 The Expo Experience - 44:01 Curated Repack Product - 56:16 Upcoming Content and Toronto Expo - 57:04 Personal Pickups and Displaymycard.com - 58:41 Bobby Orr Rookie Card and Storytelling - 01:16:11 Audience Engagement and Call to Action