Episode 33, S2: Navigating Hobby Challenges | The State of Grading and Market Trends
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The episode explores the current state of the sports card hobby, focusing on grading challenges and market trends.
In this episode, Matthew Ham and Eric Mandelkern take a deep dive into the current state of the sports card hobby, discussing evolving market trends, grading challenges, and the realities collectors are facing today. From market fluctuations and grading backlogs to staying passionate through the highs and lows, they share valuable insights, personal experiences, and practical perspectives for collectors at every level. Chapters 00:00 Introductions 05:55 Market Pulse: High-End Sports Cards 06:21 Bowman Market Trends and Grading Fatigue 06:57 Concerns Over Market Stability and Grading Backlog 14:28 The State of Grading Companies 16:55 Market Dynamics and Opportunities 20:02 The Impact of Corporate Money 22:41 The Pokemon Effect on Grading Backlogs 25:21 Subjectivity in Grading 31:10 Finding Joy in Collecting ______________________________________________________________________ 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…
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- Episode 29, S2: 2026 Bowman Release Breakdown | Special Guest Aram Leighton of Just Baseball
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