Topps vs. Fanatics | Taylor Swift | $7M Rookie Card | The Biggest News in Collectibles Right Now

SUMMARY

In this episode of the "Trading Cards and Collectibles" podcast on the Radcast Network, hosts Ryan Alford and Brian Ludden discuss the latest trends in the sports card hobby, including the rivalry between Panini and Fanatics, advances in card printing technology, and Tom Brady’s Card Vault expansion. They share favorite cards, highlight recent market movers, and talk about technology’s role in modern card shops. The episode also features updates on major card sales, interactive giveaways, and ways for listeners to get involved in the collecting community.

TAKEAWAYS

• Competition between Panini and Fanatics in sports card production and licensing.
• Challenges in printing high-quality sports cards and Fanatics' investment in printing technology.
• Recent trends in the sports card market, including rising values of specific players' cards.
• Discussion of Tom Brady's expansion with Card Vault and its implications for the industry.
• The impact of pop culture on collectibles, including the influence of figures like Gary Vee.
• The significance of technology in card shops, including inventory systems and e-commerce integration.
• High-value sales in the collectibles market, such as the Babe Ruth rookie card.
• The role of unique and customized collectibles in the hobby.
• Analysis of playoff performance and its correlation with card scans.
• Upcoming giveaways and community engagement initiatives related to the hobby.

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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