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Sharing my journey as I attempt to buy, collect, and profit from sports cards. Follow along so you don't repeat my mistakes, and for access to the best data in the industry grab 20% off Market Movers with Code Luke20 @ https://www.sportscardinvestor.com/p

Luke Johnson


    • Dec 9, 2021 LATEST EPISODE
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    • 11m AVG DURATION
    • 18 EPISODES


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    How to Get 1000 Followers to Go Live on Tiktok

    Play Episode Listen Later Dec 9, 2021 8:22


    A different episode today, I'm seeing so many instagram and tiktok accounts trying to get to 1,000 to start their own card breaks. In almost a year of trying out different types of videos here's how I'd get to 1000 fast. My social media strategy, is not the best strategy overall so don't copy me. I hope you get some value here to grow on social organically, give more than you ask for. - Luke

    Do Influencers truly "Influence" the Trading Card Market? PSA Grading and Sports Card Market Update

    Play Episode Listen Later Nov 9, 2021 13:27


    In this episode I talk about the large influencers in the Space ie Garybee, Sports Card Investor, Card Ladder, Fanatics etc and if they truly influence other people in the hobby. Personally I think they don't need to influence someone for a quick $1000 dollar win based on other success' and they are purely documenting their process already and making content out of it. PSA's grading report over the last 7 days has TCG rising up the ranks, and a drop in sports - PSA would like to get up to 45,000 cards graded daily by end of Q4. Lastly a sports card market update - I think the market is stable as its been in the last year, more and more big sales are being made at shows, so we aren't seeing them online or at Goldin.

    The NFL Trade Deadline That Wasn't, Henry Ruggs Card Rant, and 2 New tools I used in the last week

    Play Episode Listen Later Nov 4, 2021 6:43


    In this episode of the rookie card investor podcast I rant about Facebook groups not removing old Henry Ruggs cards as these were very active on buy sell trade groups. The NFL Trade deadline that wasn't very popular, and something I didn't predict. Will we see some players get cut then added to a team later? Who knows? I talk about why I am buying Christian Kirk cards, and a little on the Hobby AI and Drip live for sports cards. Hobby AI Review video - https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=EdWtIl2D3Yk

    Ebay Hacks, a thought about COMC I can't get out of my brain, and my favorite flipping strategy for graded cards

    Play Episode Listen Later Oct 26, 2021 10:38


    In this sports card investing podcast I share some ebay best practices I see after watching my friend make some mistakes when getting into the hobby, and how to list a card on ebay. Second - an idea I have with COMC and if we should be buying more cards there to sell cards faster as supply chains slow down, and domestic Shipping lead times keep getting faster Third - my current and favorite sports card flipping strategy to stay liquid, and keep trading up in the hobby. Thank you so much for listening and sharing our love of Sports Cards, collect what you love - and don't take it too seriously. -Luke

    My First Card Purchase From Fanatics' and Football Card Market Update

    Play Episode Listen Later Sep 21, 2021 10:39


    I ordered a box of Topps Chrome from Fanatics, and I wasn't thrilled with how long it took, I hope that won't turn off sports card collectors that look to sell at least some of their cards back to collectors when ordering new product. I'm sure this will get all cleaned up when they have the license. Secondly - I talk about my favorite thing in the hobby Football Cards, Skill position players have made a slight surge and Joe Burrow is getting a lot of love on ebay. Thanks for listening! Luke

    Football is Back, and my two cents on the last few weeks in the hobby!

    Play Episode Listen Later Sep 14, 2021 8:20


    The Nfl season is back, and so are those rookie card sales! Trey Lance, Trevor Lawrence, and Mac Jones are dominating the charts! Secondly the last few months have been weird in the hobby, and it's gotten a little toxic I think this will change shortly, as we awaited the new season in the NFL! Thanks for listening

    Are Breaks Gambling? ... uh of course?

    Play Episode Listen Later Sep 3, 2021 7:41


    I saw a lost on Instagram speaking on razzes and breaks and if they are gambling or not. This kinda riled me up and I spoke a few words on this.

    the only Alt debacle

    Play Episode Listen Later Aug 12, 2021 6:26


    so what happened when Only Alt apparently messed up their code and was stealing our data? i don't know if this was intentional and sorry for anyone I led to the platform that might be at risk now.

    2021 National Sports Card Collectors Show Recap

    Play Episode Listen Later Aug 2, 2021 19:07


    I discuss my trip, visits with OnlyAlt, ComC, Starstock, Probstein, PWCC, HGA, SGC, and discussing what I bought and saw on the sale floor. If you have interest in taking OnlyAlt up on their sign up bonus me and you both will receive $10 to our accounts - here is the code https://app.onlyalt.com/signup?rc=83tbbf #sportscards #investinsportscards

    How to deal with Burnout in the Hobby

    Play Episode Listen Later Jul 28, 2021 10:52


    Ever felt burned out by posting to social media, ebay, and scouting the card market. If you feel like mailing it in some days and are frustrated, I share some strategies I've used to study things similar to sports cards to better my supply and demand skills while taking time away form sports cards. I hope you enjoy any of the strategies here, and if you have questions hit me up on instagram! Be well friends - Luke

    Is the influx of Data in the Hobby Creating Hesitancy? and Shohei Ohtani talk... of course

    Play Episode Listen Later Jul 14, 2021 8:52


    In this episode I compare the wander hype to where Shohei is at in his season taking devils advocate to other commentators in the hobby. Next with the new data tools ie market movers, Card Ladder etc are buyers more cautious to pull the trigger on certain cards since they are convinced its more or less than the recent sale? Just food for thought. Thanks for listening!

    Sports Card Market Update, PSA and Mia Hamm News, and Commenter Questions from Tik Tok!

    Play Episode Listen Later Jul 1, 2021 21:11


    PSA is opening up tomorrow... what is going to happen with prices and Turnaround time. I react to key takeaways from Nat Turner's recent interview with Sports Card Investor's Channel. He speaks on wanting the service to be for collectors, which I happen to disagree with. Secondly we talk about Mia Hamm's SI for Kids card hitting a whopping price, and exciting news for Women's Cards in the Hobby. Lastly I talk on the market in terms of what cards are moving and holding value along with user questions.

    Wander Franco, New eBay Return Guidelines (WOOHOO), PWCC Shill bidding, and my current strategy for the NFL Season

    Play Episode Listen Later Jun 22, 2021 9:54


    In this episode my thoughts on Wander Franco and his current Pop count/Prices New Ebay Guidelines for sellers and returns, big win for the hobby PWCC and their antics and lastly my current strategy in the sports card market! #sportscards #sportscardinvesting Thank you for listening, if you'd like to up your knowledge with advanced data in the sports card market check out market movers from Sports Card Investor (affiliate) https://www.sportscardinvestor.com/plans/?ref=60&campaign=CardswithLuke

    Retail Breaks, Topps Series 2 Review, and My Opinion on the Market!

    Play Episode Listen Later Jun 14, 2021 13:29


    In this episode I talk about the dangers (in my opinion) of breaking retail products with people on IG or Tik Tok... Secondly go through Topps Series 2 and the rookies I got! Lastly talk about what I've bought in the market, and an unfortunate auction loss on Gardner Minshew. Thanks for Listening, and if you want to grab data charting the sports card market check out Market Movers! https://www.sportscardinvestor.com/plans/?ref=60&campaign=CardswithLuke All Socials - https://stanwith.me/cardswithluke

    What's going on in sports cards? Slight Rambling Included

    Play Episode Listen Later Jun 3, 2021 12:30


    It's a weird time to be in sports cards - in this episode I cover NFL cards I'm looking at What I think will drive the market back up State of Market, and what cards are selling Grading Situation with Beckett, PSA, and SGC

    Panini Raising Prices at Target!

    Play Episode Listen Later May 26, 2021 10:03


    In the episode I react to Panini speculation of increased prices in the future, a brief statement on what Garyvee is up too, and what card's I'm focusing on. Follow my Tiktok - https://www.tiktok.com/@1cardeachday?lang=en To gain access to the best data in sports cards use code Luke20 @ https://www.sportscardinvestor.com/plans/?ref=60&campaign=CardswithLuke (affiliate) Lastly - all socials here https://www.canva.com/design/DAEeqmFbFCo/3Vx4Tu9-G9mzTHb9G_rZYQ/view

    Target, Trading Cards, and Speculation on the Future For Trading Cards at Retail Stores

    Play Episode Listen Later May 18, 2021 12:45


    On this episode we cover my thoughts on how to get inventory at retail prices, whether that is on ebay or non big-box stores. Secondly, I touch on my thoughts on best case scenario for the future of how we buy retail cards, and then some other sites I have seen have inventory at competitive prices that are non resale. If you wish to gain the best data on sports card prices in attempt to make accurate sports card purchases use code Luke20 for 20% off Market Movers using this link. https://www.sportscardinvestor.com/plans/?ref=60&campaign=CardswithLuke Follow all of my socials, and DM me on twitter for any collaboration requests. https://www.canva.com/design/DAEeqmFbFCo/3Vx4Tu9-G9mzTHb9G_rZYQ/view Luke

    Pilot - How to Start Investing in Sports Cards

    Play Episode Listen Later May 14, 2021 10:18


    Welcome to the channel! If you wish to gain access to the best sports card information on the market use Code Luke 20 @ https://www.sportscardinvestor.com/plans/?ref=60&campaign=CardswithLuke (affiliate)

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