About this episode
Michael Katz discusses soccer cards, collecting culture, and the launch of Trove.
Card Talk #014 - Michael Katz talks Trove This week on Card Talk, we sit down with collector, investor, and Trove co-founder Michael Katz to talk all things soccer cards, collecting culture, and building in the hobby. From chasing massive Lamine Yamal cards to identifying the next breakout football talent, Michael shares what he looks for in players, how he approaches the market, and why timing matters more than ever in soccer collecting. We also dive into the launch of Trove, the future of collecting apps, the evolution of the global card market, and the relationships that make the hobby special. Plus, stories from card shows, London meetups, ripping wax, and plenty of soccer market talk along the way. If you’re into soccer cards, prospecting, entrepreneurship, or the future of the hobby, this is an episode you won’t want to miss.
People in this episode
Host: Tyler Schmitt
Guest: Michael Katz
Topics covered
- soccer cards
- collecting culture
- investing
- entrepreneurship
- market trends
Keywords
- soccer cards
- collecting
- Trove
- market trends
- Lamine Yamal
- investing
- entrepreneurship
Mentioned in this episode
Organizations: Trove
Products: Lamine Yamal
Places: London
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