Sports Card Hobby podcast in short form, topics range from buying/selling tips, etiquette, thoughts, opinions, pet peeves & advice. Your host brings 40 years hobby experience to the table.
Hobby Quick Hits is still on Wednesdays, We just are moving where you can find us: Sports Card Nation on Apple Podcasts Sports Card Nation • A podcast on Anchor Please bookmark above to keep enjoying the show --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/sports-card-nation/message
There are many many ways to hobby and transact as well. I dive in to a few things that work for me. Follow us on: Instagram: @hobbyquickhitspodcast Twitter: @HitsHobby Check out HobbyQuickHitsPodcast (@HitsHobby): https://twitter.com/HitsHobby?s=09 https://sportscardnation.net/hobby-quick-hits-podcast/ E-Mail us at: hobbyquickhits@gmail.com --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/sports-card-nation/message
The 1st installment of a feature we'd like to do every so often. Highlighting an LCS virtually. Today we go to New Buffalo,Michigan where Dad Rex Gotcher & his two sons Max & Owen run "The Sports Card Shop". Follow us on: Instagram: @hobbyquickhitspodcast Twitter: @HitsHobby Check out HobbyQuickHitsPodcast (@HitsHobby): https://twitter.com/HitsHobby?s=09 https://sportscardnation.net/hobby-quick-hits-podcast/ E-Mail us at: hobbyquickhits@gmail.com --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/sports-card-nation/message
In this episode I discuss how having less cards around has become more desirable and what ways I've employed to obtain that goal. Happy Thanksgiving to you &yours --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/sports-card-nation/message
We take a look at some NFL Rookie performances a little past the midway point & look at the long term of each hobby wise. --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/sports-card-nation/message
We have a little fun with this episode, we utilize a moderator(who worked for cheap) to quickly in debate fashion cover some current hobby topics & trends. Follow us on: Instagram: @hobbyquickhitspodcast Twitter: @HitsHobby Check out HobbyQuickHitsPodcast (@HitsHobby): https://twitter.com/HitsHobby?s=09 https://sportscardnation.net/hobby-quick-hits-podcast/ E-Mail us at: hobbyquickhits@gmail.com --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/sports-card-nation/message
Grading is a big part of the hobby & a big of what I do within the hobby, I've cut down my wax consumption by 80%, so where do the cards I submit for grading come from? I explain the method to my madness. Follow us on: Instagram: @hobbyquickhitspodcast Twitter: @HitsHobby Check out HobbyQuickHitsPodcast (@HitsHobby): https://twitter.com/HitsHobby?s=09 https://sportscardnation.net/hobby-quick-hits-podcast/ E-Mail us at: hobbyquickhits@gmail.com --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/sports-card-nation/message
The Rookie card, easy to tell in Basketball, Football & Hockey..not as simple in Baseball. This episode tackles the "Art of the Rookie card" including when did it really hit the modern day craze. --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/sports-card-nation/message
It use to be a big part of what I did especially in my early hobby days but I slowly moved away from them, how & why did that happen? --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/sports-card-nation/message
I share some mantras, tips & practices which has we worked for me over the years, maybe you'll like a few. --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/sports-card-nation/message
In 1992 Myself & a partner opened a brick & mortar store, I spent 25k more than I made the first year, there almost wasn't a year two. I cover the trials & tribulations of that first year, & how the store survived. --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/sports-card-nation/message
Football always was the step-child of Baseball & Basketball cards but those days are changing, I share some of my experience in football cards even before it was "cool", What positions to buy, what to avoid, when to buy, strategies to employ. Remember football cards carry the most inherent risk, I'm here to help!! Follow us on: Instagram: @hobbyquickhitspodcast Twitter: @HitsHobby Check out HobbyQuickHitsPodcast (@HitsHobby): https://twitter.com/HitsHobby?s=09 https://sportscardnation.net/hobby-quick-hits-podcast/ E-Mail us at: hobbyquickhits@gmail.com --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/sports-card-nation/message
Time...it's not infinite, From home life to 4 different content creation shows..oh yeah running a successful sports card online sales business as well, how do I try to maximize my time & also do plenty of extracurricular activities too? I share some tips & strategies I like to employ, maybe you're doing some of these already or you'll like some. Give it a listen! --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/sports-card-nation/message
I like the "High End" of the hobby, some don't, This Episode will explore what exactly is "high end", how has it changed over the history of the hobby, why do I believe it to be good for the hobby when others don't, how has graded changed the game. --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/sports-card-nation/message
I let the curtain down a little bit on this show & our big show "Sports Card Nation", Nothing is really off-limits as we discuss downloads, guests, income, tips, tricks, sponsorships & encourage you to do it..if you want to. --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/sports-card-nation/message
I had a brick & mortar from 1992-1996, while it was successful then , that model would fail in today's day & age, I talk about those experiences, the only scenario I'd return to it & the current landscape. --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/sports-card-nation/message
Retail shelves are empty, Wax is selling easily for 400% markup, Hobbyists can't buy enough, Card Companies can't produce enough, Where is the direction going? The Card companies are taking this all in & you may be surprised at what they will do next...... --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/sports-card-nation/message
There's no wrong way to organize your sports card inventory but today I share a few tips,ideas & techniques I've utilized over the years, Why did I switch from top-loaders to semi-rigids, How I organize cards going to different selling platforms & to the grading process. https://sportscardnation.net/hobby-quick-hits-podcast/ --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/sports-card-nation/message
While many businesses have been shut down, people home either unemployed or working from home, the hobby is booming & some might say at an all-time level even. We explore why this may be the case, how long can it last & if it changes...it what capacity. --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/sports-card-nation/message
Buying & Selling in the hobby has been going on forever, lately seems like sellers are getting shade at them & being made to feel guilty they are turning a profit & making money, is it jealousy..envy, where is it coming from & why. The Hobby has become "segmented" & I don't like it!! --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/sports-card-nation/message
Do you share the love of the hobby with your significant other? If not are they supportive & do you like that it's just "your thing by yourself"? Are they not supportive & on your case about how much time & money you spend on it. We break down all the dynamics on this "Hobby Matrimony" episode. --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/sports-card-nation/message
Remember when the customer mattered, remember when you'd actually get a response, remember when companies would answer their phones, remember when you got your product on time & undamaged with great quality control. Ahh the good old days! What happened??? Maybe they are too busy counting the stacks and loading the brinks to care about us...... --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/sports-card-nation/message
Colleague Mike Sommer follows a self-sustainable hobby model, it's tremendous however for me on the business model side that would not jive for me, I've bought many of a great deal on a credit card cash advance and there's no way I'd ever want to lose out on those. This episode dives into my different approach, how I got that way, & can or should you do the same? It's a slippery slope but awesome when you have the proper footwear mindset. --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/sports-card-nation/message
The Hobby loves to grip it & rip it but does that make financial sense? As a former pack addict I illustrate how my new approach has paid me now & is going to pay me later, one of the best hobby decisions I ever made. I discuss some personal financials so I apologize if that rubs anyone the wrong way, It's something I rarely do but did here to illustrate my approach. --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/sports-card-nation/message
I'm bias, I got my start on the business side of things as a 15 year old setting up at a show, Shows will always hold a special place in my heart, to me they will always be a integral part of the hobby, the social interactions(has the pandemic altered that permanently), the bartering, the comraderie between dealers & dealers and consumers, having that actual card you are considering purchasing in your hand, What does the future hold for the card show? --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/sports-card-nation/message
Grading is an acquired taste, believe me I reluctantly got on the bus but it's a HUGE part of the current hobby landscape, in this episode I tell you how & why I changed my mind, approaches, the current state of affairs & how that $40-$60 can be so undervalued staying in that form, Yes grading is not for everyone but it's a huge selling resource if that is an angle you pursue. --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/sports-card-nation/message
The Hobby is fun & awesome, but your time is valuable too. I've sold in the hobby for 30+ years & I've always viewed "time" as a commodity, now in content creation I really know how valuable time is, We discuss that angle & a few ways I've done a better job at managing it to enjoy things outside of the hobby as well. --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/sports-card-nation/message
The Hobby is booming at what may be an all-time high level the likes of what we've never seen before...& during a pandemic, As hobbyists we should be at least ecstatic about that, but lately I've noticed a trend of #hobbysnobby, people labeling new people of the hobby, voicing general disdain, finger pointing, labeling people & generally being very unwelcoming...Not all but why are we doing this during high points of the hobby & if that's the case, what will we resort to at the low points? When did the hobby get some segmented & segregated? --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/sports-card-nation/message
We love the hobby & live in the moment as we should, but in the quiet moments do you have a plan for your collection/inventory? Are you going to sell it all at some date or leave it to a loved one, maybe you never thought about it & this show will make you think. Some personal events this year led me to do this episode. Follow us on: Instagram: @hobbyquickhitspodcast Twitter: @HitsHobby Check out HobbyQuickHitsPodcast (@HitsHobby): https://twitter.com/HitsHobby?s=09 https://sportscardnation.net/hobby-quick-hits-podcast/ E-Mail us at: hobbyquickhits@gmail.com --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/sports-card-nation/message
Want to maximize the buying & selling of your cards? Each platform has it's own pros & cons, we sort through those to tell you what cards to list where to maximize your possibilities & in return which are the best to buy some deals or finish that set, they all are unique, knowing the landscape is half the battle. --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/sports-card-nation/message
I share some widely known money saving hobby tips & maybe a few you don't, a couple non-hobby ones too, Money is money, How you save it in the end doesn't matter. Ever heard of the "Dollar Envelope"? You will after this episode, with the Nation postponed you now have more "money saving time". https://sportscardnation.net/hobby-quick-hits-podcast/ --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/sports-card-nation/message
My take on the controversial Hobby .vs Investment debate that gets people triggered, If you don't know what side of the aisle I fall on after almost 40 years of doing this I'll give this hint....there's a multimillionaire in my city who got that by investing in garbage/recycling. I present my case in this episode & You'll have to listen to get the specifics. Give me your feedback on this but keep in cordial, we are civilized right? --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/sports-card-nation/message
Michael Jordan cards don't need help being in demand or selling well but with the early release of "The Last Dance", Jordan stuff is going insane, we explore why, for how long & how to maximize what is currently going on in the hobby Jordan wise. --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/sports-card-nation/message
I'm a prospector in Baseball rookies, frankly the only sport of the major 4 you can invest in a player many years before they make their professional debut, it's risky but if you do your homework you can have more hits than misses. On this episode I share some of the strategies I employ & even a few "secrets" if you will. --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/sports-card-nation/message
No one debates that Top-Loaders are the more widely used supply medium but which one is actually better??? As someone who has used both extensively, I give the pros & cons of both & ultimately tell you which one I finally settled on & probably won't turn back. Disagree, Did I miss a pro/con let me know! --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/sports-card-nation/message
The market is ripe for some buying opportunities on all fronts, it's also a great time to try something new in the hobby if you were thinking of pivoting in a different direction. Follow us on: Instagram: @hobbyquickhitspodcast Twitter: @HitsHobby E-Mail us at: hobbyquickhits@gmail.com --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/sports-card-nation/message
Addiction takes many forms, not just drug or alcohol, I have witnessed first hand this great hobby affect families & relationships. What are the signs, what to do & where to turn for help? Follow us on: Instagram: @hobbyquickhitspodcast Twitter: @HitsHobby E-Mail us at: hobbyquickhits@gmail.com --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/sports-card-nation/message
The National in Atlantic City is approaching! Tips to get ready to attend the "Super Bowl of the Hobby", booking accomodations, itinerary & general money saving tips. Follow us on: Instagram: @hobbyquickhitspodcast Twitter: @HitsHobby E-Mail us at: hobbyquickhits@gmail.com --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/sports-card-nation/message
CoVid 19 has become a pandemic forcing stoppage of almost ALL sports, how does this affect the hobby, how do we handle current events, what's the forecast & big picture? Follow us on: Instagram: @hobbyquickhitspodcast Twitter: @HitsHobby E-Mail us at: hobbyquickhits@gmail.com --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/sports-card-nation/message
Selling & Shipping High End sports cards can be nerve racking & scary. I've been doing it a while & share some tips/techniques that may help you out & protect you as well. Follow us on: Instagram: @hobbyquickhitspodcast Twitter: @HitsHobby E-Mail us at: hobbyquickhits@gmail.com --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/sports-card-nation/message
Card searching is not a new phenomenon but lately the intensity has ramped up, why?, What forms does it take, How do we combat it & What are the solutions? Follow us on: Instagram: @hobbyquickhitspodcast Twitter: @HitsHobby E-Mail us at: hobbyquickhits@gmail.com --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/sports-card-nation/message
Tips for submitting cards for grading from many years of experience, what to look for, what to do, feel free to reach out to us with any questions & follow us on twitter @HitsHobby Follow us on: Instagram: @hobbyquickhitspodcast Twitter: @HitsHobby E-Mail us at: hobbyquickhits@gmail.com --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/sports-card-nation/message
I introduce myself & what the future episodes of the pod will entail. Follow us on: Instagram: @hobbyquickhitspodcast Twitter: @HitsHobby E-Mail us at: hobbyquickhits@gmail.com --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/sports-card-nation/message
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