Episode 37, S2: The Prospect Playbook | Buy Before The Hype

Episode 37, S2: The Prospect Playbook | Buy Before The Hype

From The Sports Card CEO Podcast by Eric Mandelkern, Gary "Bubba" Wilson, Matt Ham (Host)

July 8, 2026 · 50 min

About this episode

The episode discusses trends in the sports card market, focusing on prospects and investment strategies.

In this episode, Ham and Kern break down the latest trends in the sports card market, discussing top prospects, shifting player values, and investment opportunities. They also explore how All-Star selections, market momentum, and timing can influence card prices, helping collectors make smarter buying and selling decisions. Chapters 03:42 Life Updates and Card Collecting 07:16 Balancing Life and Business 13:15 Market Trends and Card Strategies 17:15 All-Star Selections and Fan Voting 21:48 The Impact of All-Star Selections on Card Values 26:59 Identifying Value in the Prospect Market 31:57 Comparing Prospects: Who's Worth the Investment? 39:50 Market Comparisons and Value Gaps 41:38 Juan Soto vs. Bobby Witt 45:19 The Goat Card Phenomenon 47:08 Supply, Demand, and Market Manipulation 48:05 Closing Thoughts and Future Prospects ______________________________________________________________________ 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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Hosts: Matt Ham, Eric Mandelkern, Gary "Bubba" Wilson

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