Episode 30, S2: Fatigue in the Hobby | Cards, Grading & Prospect Value

About this episode

The CEOs discuss trends in sports cards, market dynamics, and grading fatigue.

Join the CEOs as they explore the latest trends in sports cards, market dynamics, grading fatigue, and innovative tools for collectors. They share insights on hype cycles, perceived value, and the future of grading services, all while keeping it real about the hobby's current state. Chapters 00:00 Welcome and Introductions 08:07 The Launch of the Prospect Club App 10:51 Bowman Release and Market Dynamics 16:18 The Influence of Market Players 18:53 Performance vs. Perceived Value 27:50 Understanding Prospect Value and Hype Cycles 30:12 Grading Fatigue and Perceived Value 34:55 Shipping and Handling High-Value Cards 41:18 Navigating the Market with Fresh Grading Standards 46:53 Youthful Passion and Innovative Ideas in the Hobby ______________________________________________________________________ Visit our website: https://thesportscardceo.com/ Email us your questions! thesportscardceo@gmail.com Listen and Subscribe to the pod! Apple Podcasts: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/the-sports-card-ceo-podcast/id1793644263 Spotify: http: https://open.spotify.com/show/0TVcjeAz2nG0BswCNSR9ZY?si=4177b30b6f264b61 Follow Us: Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/thesportscardceo X…

People in this episode

Hosts: Eric Mandelkern, Gary "Bubba" Wilson, Matt Ham

Topics covered

• sports cards
• market dynamics
• grading fatigue
• prospect value
• hype cycles
• future of grading services

Keywords

• sports cards
• grading
• market trends
• prospect value
• hype cycles
• grading services

Mentioned in this episode

Organizations: Prospect Club App, Bowman, Just Baseball, The Call Up

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