Snype, PSA, Fanatics & More — Major Shifts In The Card Market

SUMMARY

In this pre-Thanksgiving episode of the "Trading Cards and Collectibles" podcast, hosts Ryan Alford and Brian Ludden discuss the latest trends in the trading card market, including rising and falling player values. Brian shares his experience opening three storage units containing five million cards, uncovering valuable vintage sets. They also talk about the challenges of running a collectibles marketplace, the importance of competition in the industry, and upcoming events like the Chicago Sports Spectacular. The episode highlights the community aspect of collecting and encourages listeners to share their favorite card stories.

TAKEAWAYS

• Discussion of the trading card market dynamics, including marketplaces and grading volumes.
• Brian's experience purchasing three storage units containing 5 million trading cards.
• Discovery of valuable trading card sets, including a full 1971 Topps set.
• Review of recent market trends, highlighting rising and falling player card values.
• Notable players experiencing significant value changes, such as Bryce Young and Bo Nix.
• Impact of injuries and off-field issues on trading card values.
• Challenges associated with running a trading card marketplace.
• Importance of competition in the trading card industry for growth and innovation.
• Upcoming events in the trading card community, including the Chicago Sports Spectacular.
• Introduction of a new segment for listeners to share personal stories about their favorite cards.

Trading Cards & Collectibles Podcast is your front-row seat to the stories, strategy, and live action across the entire collectibles universe as the home for the hobby on the Radcast Network. Cards, kicks, vintage, digital collectibles - if it has a story or a market, we cover it. Hosted by marketing disruptor and creator Ryan Alford, each episode blends real market news, on-air pack rips, honest product reviews, and conversations with athletes, investors, creators, and hobby influencers. We even take it live on eBay, selling what we pull so you can follow the journey from pack to purchase.

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