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Send Me A Message!In todays episode I'm asking something I don't think many of us self-employed resellers talk about enough: retirement. When you're employed you've potentially got workplace pensions and employer contributions, but when you work for yourself, it's all on you. So can resellers actually afford to retire, and perhaps the bigger question is… would we even want to?FREE UK Reseller Handbook - https://listingmonster.ai/downloads/reseller-handbook-2026-uk?utm_source=carbootchrisMy YouTube channel - https://www.youtube.com/@CarBoot_Chris?sub_confirmation=1My Website - http://www.carbootchris.comOur NEW CHANNEL "The Living Bucket List" if you are interested - https://www.youtube.com/@TheLiving_BucketListSupport the show

Send us Fan MailHost Russell Gibson sits down with Connor—co-owner of Boop Collectibles and the Oz National, and grading manager —for an in-depth conversation covering his origin in card collecting, live-streaming platform rivalries, card show logistics, and personal grading philosophies. Click this link & use promo code 'YCCT10' for 10% off your first order. anthonyscardsupplies.com.au/ycctOrigin & Early Days: Connor details starting out with Pokémon and AFL footy cards, discovering baseball cards via a free Upper Deck 2009 pack at a Melbourne Aces game, developing a love for the Cleveland Cavaliers, and his current hyper-focus on collecting Dune Topps Chrome. Cleveland Cavaliers Roster Changes: Discussion around the Cavs' offseason, losing Max Strus to the Clippers, acquiring Peyton Watson, trading away Darius Garland, and Garland's dramatic market price drop from ~$47k to ~$12k on key rookie grails. Whatnot vs. eBay Live: Comparing live-streaming platforms as a seller. Connor outlines why Boop Collectibles shifted back to Whatnot due to user-unfriendliness, inconsistent viewer traffic, and lower conversion on eBay Live despite eBay's brand size. Oz National Card Show Expansion: Behind-the-scenes look at scaling the Oz National show at Marvel Stadium to two floors (dedicated sports floor vs. dedicated TCG floor), balancing vendor dynamics, addressing collector complaints regarding Pokémon dominance, and overall show operations. Card Show Advice & First-Timer Tips: Connor's masterclass for attendees: do an initial lap to get your bearings, prepare a targeted goal list, master the ability to walk away from deals, and attend with a friend to manage the sensory overload. Event Safety, Security & Anti-Fraud: Implementing dedicated security personnel across both floors overnight, raising public awareness around counterfeit currency, educating collectors on identifying fake cards, and maintaining a strict zero-tolerance ejection policy for bad-actor vendors. State of the Card Grading Market: Analyzing the massive PSA backlog (10.9 million cards), recent price hikes across SGC and BGS, and paused submission tiers forcing collectors to be more selective. Raw vs. Graded & Cracking Slabs: Connor breaks down his preference for displaying personal collection (PC) grails in magnetic one-touch holders, including his plans to crack a Dune Topps Chrome Gold Refractor PSA 10 and Superfractor 1/1 SGC 9.5 out of their slabs for uniform presentation. Support the showThank You to our Primary sponsor:Check Out My Cards Australia and US Sports Cards AustraliaSponsor: Neon Trading Cards: NBA, Soccer, Breaks on WhatnotBuy YCCT A Coffee: Click Here To Support The Show! Reach out to us on socials and tell us what we got right or wrong!All of our Socials can be found on our LinktreeYou Can't Comp This YouTube - we stream episodes LIVE!You Can't Comp This on Facebook - join our community

Watch it here: https://youtu.be/QoL2XHfqq7IIn Episode 276 of the Further Your Lifestyle podcast, host Chris reflects on how attention is being demanded more than ever, leading to doomscrolling and shorter attention spans, and asks listeners to consider where they are spending their time. He encourages checking screen-time data on phones and other devices to see what is consuming the most attention, noting it can be confronting even with business-related usage. Drawing from conversations outside his usual network and his own hours spent streaming eBay Live, he questions where that time would have gone a year ago and highlights how easily apps like Instagram can distract from intended tasks. Chris urges listeners to be mindful of what they let into their minds, protect their attention, and prioritize productive inputs for growth.00:00 Welcome Back Intro00:12 Attention Economy Problem02:02 Check Your Screen Time03:11 Real World Attention Shifts04:26 Streaming Hours Example05:30 Doomscrolling Trap06:07 Protect Your Mind07:04 Wrap Up And Call To ActionPodcast Sponsors:Robert PiperHi Voltage BargainsEthan “Rooshock” The BOLO Hunter PODCAST: https://www.furtheryourlifestyle.com/► SUBSCRIBE to the podcast on▹ Spotify | https://bit.ly/FYL_Spotify▹ Apple Podcast | https://bit.ly/FYL_Apple▹ Google Podcast | https://bit.ly/FYL_GooglePod► Let's CONNECT on social media:▹ instagram | http://www.instagram.com/furtheryourlifestyle▹ email | hello@furtheryourlifestyle.comMUSIC:» via https://www.epidemicsound.com/referral/6hfvrvContinue the conversation:  @furtheryourlifestyleJoin the Newsletter: check it out

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Send Me A Message!Bit of a morbid subject tonight, but actually quite an important one. If I died tomorrow, what would happen to my reselling business? Would Bell know what everything was worth, how to access everything or even where to start? And more importantly… have any of us actually planned for this?FREE UK Reseller Handbook - https://listingmonster.ai/downloads/reseller-handbook-2026-uk?utm_source=carbootchrisMy YouTube channel - https://www.youtube.com/@CarBoot_Chris?sub_confirmation=1My Website - http://www.carbootchris.comOur NEW CHANNEL "The Living Bucket List" if you are interested - https://www.youtube.com/@TheLiving_BucketListSupport the show

You'll remember that Selling on Whatnot guest Stephen joined The Next 100 Days a while back to talk about building an Amazon business from scratch.Since then, things have moved on quite a bit. Stephen's been deep into a newer side of the business, live selling on Whatnot. The team has been selling trading cards (Pokemon, specifically) and pulling in over $400,000 in the last seven months alone, teaching complete beginners with zero collectibles background to do the same.This podcast features a discussion with Stephen Somers and his evolution from Amazon to the Whatnot live-selling platform.Summary of the PodcastKey TakeawaysBusiness Model Shift: Stephen's company, Marketplace Superheroes, evolved from importing from China to a brand-direct wholesale model on Amazon and a live-selling strategy on Whatnot.Whatnot's Live-Selling Model: The platform combines live video with rapid auctions, creating an interactive, social shopping experience.Pokemon Card Strategy: The company's Whatnot success comes from selling foreign-language Pokemon cards to adult collectors (avg. age 33–38) who view them as an investment.Platform Economics: Whatnot charges shipping directly to the buyer and offers same-day payouts after a seller makes 1,000 sales, significantly improving seller cash flow.Business Evolution: Amazon to Selling on WhatnotAmazon Strategy: Evolved from importing from China to a brand-direct wholesale model.Process: Partner with smaller brands → improve their Amazon marketing → buy wholesale from them.Rationale: As brand sales grow, wholesale orders increase, creating a mutually beneficial relationship.COVID-19 Challenge: A freight company venture faced an 8x increase in shipping costs, creating a $1.1M problem.Resolution: The profitable training business offset the losses, providing a critical lesson in risk management.Whatnot Expansion: The company's first expansion beyond Amazon in 12 years, driven by the belief that live social commerce is a major trend.Whatnot: The Live-Selling PlatformPlatform Concept: A hybrid of QVC, Instagram, and Tinder, focused on live, interactive auctions.Core Functionality:Live Streams: Sellers host live video shows to auction items.Rapid Auctions: Bids are placed via a "swipe right" feature during short (e.g., 5-second) auctions.Buy-It-Now: An option for immediate purchases is also available.Growth & Competition:Revenue: ~$8–11B globally in 2025.Competitors: TikTok (with a new auction platform) and eBay (with eBay Live).Whatnot Case Study: Pokemon CardsNiche: Foreign-language Pokemon cards, chosen for their high value and appeal to adult collectors.Auction Process:A sealed booster pack is shown live.Viewers bid on the pack.The pack is opened live to reveal the cards.The winner receives all cards from the pack.Key Metrics:Sales: >£400k since Oct 2025.Profit Margin: 25–35%.Orders: >60,000 with zero returns, as buyers see the exact product they win.High-Value Finds: One card pulled was worth £800, increasing to >£1,000 after professional grading.Getting Started on WhatnotInvestment: £500–£1,000 for initial stock and setup.Seller Account: Free to create.New Seller Bonus: Whatnot offers cash matches on first-week sales (e.g., £150 bonus for £150 in sales) to attract streamers.Recommended Approach: Use a company entity for Amazon to appear professional to brands; a sole trader is sufficient for Whatnot initially.Next StepsListeners: Visit marketplacesuperheroes.com for free training on the Amazon and Whatnot models.The Next 100 Days Podcast Co-HostsGraham ArrowsmithGraham founded Finely Fettled in 2014 to provide data from The UK High Net Worth Database to marketers targeting affluent and high-net-worth customers. He's the founder of MicroYES, a Partner for MeclabsAI, creating lead generation AI Agents & Workflows and introducing the MeclabsAI Platform. Graham is an inCruises Independent Partner, and is building up interest from people around the world in the World's Largest Travel Membership - inCruises. You can sign up and access 21,000+ cruises, hotels and tours by clicking HEREKevin ApplebyKevin specialises in finance transformation and implementing business change. He's the COO of GrowCFO, which provides both community and CPD-accredited training designed to grow the next generation of finance leaders. You can find Kevin on LinkedIn and at kevinappleby.com

Was haben der Deutsche Podcast Award, acht Kolleg:innen mit einem Blowout und Live Shopping mit eBay zu tun? Stay tuned! In diesem Social Talk sprechen wir mit Lisa Haak von eBay darüber, wie der bekannteste Marktplatz Deutschlands auch nach 30 Jahren Erfolgsgeschichte neue Wege geht. Plötzlich werden aus Seller:innen selbst Creator:innen und aus Konkurrenz wird eine starke Community. Diese Episode zeigt: B2B ist genauso spannend wie B2C! MEHR ZU LISALinkedInPodcast: Alles top. Gerne wieder!IN DER FOLGE ERWÄHNTDeutscher Podcast AwardFelix LobrechtPodcast: Gemischtes HackPodcast: Copa TSeBay LiveTiseDyson AirwrapBVB-Stiftung „leuchte auf“eBay Open 2026TIMECODES(00:00) Intro(00:39) Ein Job bei eBay(03:06) Alles top. Gerne wieder!(08:32) Von eBay für die Händler:innen(11:51) Opportunity for all(13:52) 3, 2, 1... Live?(17:13) Der menschliche Marktplatz(18:58) Technologie und Persönlichkeit(23:12) Gen Z ist nicht gleich Gen Z(27:15) Recommerce, Rebuying, Secondhand(32:00) Das "Dyson Gate"(36:24 Eine Community aus Konkurrent:innen?(41:07) Eine kleine Fußball-Tour(43:01) Creator:innen im B2B-Marketing(46:48) Wer nicht mit der Zeit geht...(53:37) eBay macht's möglichMEHR ÜBER UNSWebsite⁠⁠Instagram⁠⁠⁠⁠LinkedIn⁠⁠Impressum⁠

Send Me A Message!Tonight we're asking: what's your number? How much money would reselling need to make for you to be completely happy with it? Are we always chasing more, or is there a point where enough really is enough?FREE UK Reseller Handbook - https://listingmonster.ai/downloads/reseller-handbook-2026-uk?utm_source=carbootchrisMy YouTube channel - https://www.youtube.com/@CarBoot_Chris?sub_confirmation=1My Website - http://www.carbootchris.comOur NEW CHANNEL "The Living Bucket List" if you are interested - https://www.youtube.com/@TheLiving_BucketListSupport the show

Send us Fan MailHost Russell Gibson sits down with former TCG head grader and active show vendor Sam Cutrupi for an in-depth exploration of the rapidly expanding WNBA card market. They discuss player reception dynamics, behind-the-scenes card grading reality, live-stream selling, and essential strategies for collecting Australian WNBA talent. Icebreaker & Player Perception: A comparison of Sabrina Ionescu, Caitlin Clark, and Paige Bueckers, analyzing Paige's growing appeal vs. Caitlin Clark's polarizing presence within the WNBA player fraternity. Origin Story & TCG Grading Insights: Sam shares his entry into the hobby via 2019-20 Suns breaks and his experience working as head grader at TCG, detailing quota demands, authentication processes, and the value of non-PSA 10 slabs. Show Vending & eBay Live Streaming: The operational realities of co-running Cards Slinger Collectibles, market demand at Australian card shows, and why they chose eBay Live over Whatnot. Personal Collection (PC) Deep Dive: Sam's passion for Lauren Jackson cards (including meeting her at the Card Summit) and the high-end appeal of Panini Impeccable. Australian WNBA & Opals Watchlist: Insights into collecting Aussie stars like Jade Melbourne, Sammy Whitcomb, and key prospects to watch including Laura Sfi, Sharice Dunn, and Saffron Shields. Angel Reese Market & Media Critique: A nuanced breakdown of Angel Reese's elite rebounding, real-world impact, brand appeal, and off-court investments. The Caitlin Clark Effect & Market Dynamics: The financial explosion of WNBA cards—highlighted by Clark's $920k AUD sales and Paige Bueckers' $184k USD non-rookie sale—and how it affects broader market liquidity. Panini Product Critique & Feedback: Evaluating high-end WNBA wax, calling for more on-card autographs and game-worn memorabilia over non-associated napkin patches. Support the showThank You to our Primary sponsor:Check Out My Cards Australia and US Sports Cards AustraliaSponsor: Neon Trading Cards: NBA, Soccer, Breaks on WhatnotBuy YCCT A Coffee: Click Here To Support The Show! Reach out to us on socials and tell us what we got right or wrong!All of our Socials can be found on our LinktreeYou Can't Comp This YouTube - we stream episodes LIVE!You Can't Comp This on Facebook - join our community

Part 2   This episode is sponsored by eBay Live. Tune in to eBay Live for exciting, exclusive finds and entertainment—all in real time. Watch now at https://www.ebay.com/ebaylive   An Experiment gone wrong has caused Caleb and Essek's continued exploration of the Folding Halls of Halas to become an even more terrifying labyrinth, with a corrupted Caleb Widogast as the maze master. The rest of the Mighty Nein must now brave this twisted dimensional dungeon to recover and restore their friend… before they become part of it themselves.   Featuring Laura Bailey, Taliesin Jaffe, Ashley Johnson, Matthew Mercer, Liam O'Brien, Marisha Ray, Sam Riegel, and Travis Willingham   Captured live from Uber Arena in Berlin, Germany on July 6th, 2026   Master of Ceremonies: RedChild   Key Art by Katherine Lam @katherinelams Character artwork by Tshortik @tshortik_ Set Designed by Shaun Ellis   BEACON We're excited to bring you even MORE with a Beacon membership! Start your 7-day free trial today at https://beacon.tv/join and get unparalleled access to the shows you love completely ad-free! You'll receive NEW Beacon exclusive series, instant access to VODs & podcasts, live event pre-sales, merch discounts, & a private Discord.   #MightyNein #Edinburgh #LiveShow #OneShot #CriticalRole Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

Part 1   This episode is sponsored by eBay Live. Tune in to eBay Live for exciting, exclusive finds and entertainment—all in real time. Watch now at https://www.ebay.com/ebaylive   An Experiment gone wrong has caused Caleb and Essek's continued exploration of the Folding Halls of Halas to become an even more terrifying labyrinth, with a corrupted Caleb Widogast as the maze master. The rest of the Mighty Nein must now brave this twisted dimensional dungeon to recover and restore their friend… before they become part of it themselves.   Featuring Laura Bailey, Taliesin Jaffe, Ashley Johnson, Matthew Mercer, Liam O'Brien, Marisha Ray, Sam Riegel, and Travis Willingham   Captured live from Uber Arena in Berlin, Germany on July 6th, 2026   Master of Ceremonies: RedChild   Key Art by Katherine Lam @katherinelams Character artwork by Tshortik @tshortik_ Set Designed by Shaun Ellis   BEACON We're excited to bring you even MORE with a Beacon membership! Start your 7-day free trial today at https://beacon.tv/join and get unparalleled access to the shows you love completely ad-free! You'll receive NEW Beacon exclusive series, instant access to VODs & podcasts, live event pre-sales, merch discounts, & a private Discord.   #MightyNein #Edinburgh #LiveShow #OneShot #CriticalRole Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

Send Me A Message!Tonight we're asking whether the biggest threat to reselling isn't competition, bad buyers or rising fees, but regulation itself. From tougher rules selling into the USA, to EU packaging laws and brands using VeRO to clamp down on listings, is reselling slowly becoming harder to do?FREE UK Reseller Handbook - https://listingmonster.ai/downloads/reseller-handbook-2026-uk?utm_source=carbootchrisMy YouTube channel - https://www.youtube.com/@CarBoot_Chris?sub_confirmation=1My Website - http://www.carbootchris.comOur NEW CHANNEL "The Living Bucket List" if you are interested - https://www.youtube.com/@TheLiving_BucketListSupport the show

Send Me A Message!Today we're joined by Dambo and Beth from the Demize Family to talk all things reselling, from eBay and Vinted to Comic Cons and everything in between. We're digging into how they've built multiple income streams around buying and selling, what's working for them right now, and what the reality of making a full-time living from reselling actually looks like.Subscribe to Demize Family - https://www.youtube.com/@DemizeFamilyFREE UK Reseller Handbook - https://listingmonster.ai/downloads/reseller-handbook-2026-uk?utm_source=carbootchrisMy YouTube channel - https://www.youtube.com/@CarBoot_Chris?sub_confirmation=1My Website - http://www.carbootchris.comOur NEW CHANNEL "The Living Bucket List" if you are interested - https://www.youtube.com/@TheLiving_BucketListSupport the show

Fresh back from Chicago, this week Ian and Josh relive their trip to the 46th National Sports Collectors Convention, with Keith and Jason firing in questions from home.It's a full National debrief, from the scale of the show and the crush of the crowds to the way the big booths turned floor space into proper hobby theatre. Think live breaks, giveaways, custom cards, free slabs, app sign-ups, and enough collector temptation to test even the strongest willpower.Was there much non-sports to be found? Ian and Josh go hunting beyond the sports tables, from Pokémon, One Piece, Marvel, and DC to sealed boxes, autos, vintage oddities, and the Star Wars-heavy Heritage Auctions display.We also get into show logistics, favourite moments, Chicago food, Target restocks, Lollapalooza chaos, and why The National is as much about people, networking, and industry handshakes as it is about buying cardboard.BIG love to the Upper Deck team and to all who we met at the show.Plus, Jason signs off from regular podcast duties with a heartfelt farewell. I'm not crying, you're crying.---⏳ TIMESTAMPS00:00 Intro to The National, Not “Nationals”02:36 Josh's First Look at the Scale of The National07:40 Meeting IRL and the Industry Side of the Show12:23 Queues, Crowds, and Product Flying Off Tables17:03 eBay Live, Whatnot, and Big Booth Activations20:18 Custom Cards, Freebies, and Fanatics Instant Rips29:26 Upper Deck, Hockey Breaks, and Show Questions34:25 Wi-Fi, Venue Logistics, and Future Host Cities39:20 Spending, Pickups, and the Non-Sports Hunt53:26 Favourite Moments, Chicago, Target, and Lollapalooza1:14:03 Networking, Vintage Sports, and Million-Dollar Displays1:29:43 Jason's Farewell and Episode Sign-Off---

Send Me A Message!The demand for solar eclipse glasses has been HUGE and I could have made a fortune on these with some foresight!FREE UK Reseller Handbook by Listing Monster AI - https://listingmonster.ai/downloads/reseller-handbook-2026-uk?utm_source=carbootchrisMy YouTube channel - https://www.youtube.com/@CarBoot_Chris?sub_confirmation=1My Website - http://www.carbootchris.comOur NEW CHANNEL if you are interested - https://www.youtube.com/@TheLiving_BucketListSupport the show

Send Me A Message!In today's show we're asking an uncomfortable question to resellers… are you actually sourcing stock, or do you just really like shopping? Because I'm starting to think there's a very fine line between the two!FREE UK Reseller Handbook - https://listingmonster.ai/downloads/reseller-handbook-2026-uk?utm_source=carbootchrisMy YouTube channel - https://www.youtube.com/@CarBoot_Chris?sub_confirmation=1My Website - http://www.carbootchris.comOur NEW CHANNEL "The Living Bucket List" if you are interested - https://www.youtube.com/@TheLiving_BucketListSupport the show

Send Me A Message!An interesting question, if eBay closed or you lost your account, what's your plan B?FREE UK Reseller Handbook - https://listingmonster.ai/downloads/reseller-handbook-2026-uk?utm_source=carbootchrisMy YouTube channel - https://www.youtube.com/@CarBoot_Chris?sub_confirmation=1My Website - http://www.carbootchris.comOur NEW CHANNEL "The Living Bucket List" if you are interested - https://www.youtube.com/@TheLiving_BucketListSupport the show

Send Me A Message!Welcome to a new mini series of shorter podcasts called "CBC LIVE"In this episode I have an exclusive update direct from eBay in regards the GSP to eIS change in the UK, something we ALL needed clarification on whether you ship internationally with eBay or independently.FREE UK Reseller Handbook by Listing Monster AI - https://listingmonster.ai/downloads/reseller-handbook-2026-uk?utm_source=carbootchrisMy YouTube channel - https://www.youtube.com/@CarBoot_Chris?sub_confirmation=1My Website - http://www.carbootchris.comOur NEW CHANNEL if you are interested - https://www.youtube.com/@TheLiving_BucketListSupport the show

Beau Thompson started One Million Cubs with a goal: trade one million non-Cubs cards for one million Cubs cards.The project took seven and a half years. It also created relationships, operating skills, and a business that changed the direction of his life.Beau joins Brett to discuss the Ernie Banks rookie card that connected two collectors through loss, the 2021 National dinner that gave him the confidence to leave his job, and his move from 60,000 eBay listings to selling on eBay Live six nights per week.They also discuss separating a collection from business inventory, adapting when sales stop growing, and why anyone who wants to work in sports cards needs to treat the work like a business before taking the leap.Sign up for Hobby Jobs and The Weekly Rip for freeA special thank you to eBay for sponsoring Passion to Profession. The biggest and best marketplace to buy your next favorite trading card.Get exclusive content, promote your cards, and connect with other collectors who listen to the pod today by joining the Patreon: Join Stacking Slabs Podcast PatreonFollow Stacking Slabs: | Twitter | Instagram | Facebook | Tiktok ★ Support this podcast on Patreon ★

Send us Fan MailOn this episode of the Hockey Cards Gongshow podcast we start with Get To Know Your Hockey Hall of Famers, this time looking at the life, hockey career, and hobby market for hockey hall of famer, Frank Mahovlich (11:52).  Next, we begin our updates to our five favorite PC cards what we last did in 2024....Josh goes first (37:50).  In hobby news, COMC launches eBay Live consignment services and June was another huge month in the hobby (56:55). In new product releases we take a look at the Top 5 very early 2026 Upper Deck Team Canada sales, and could this be a sneaky iconic set (1:09:13)?  We end the show by sharing our recent personal pickups (1:30:23).Partners & SponsorsThe Upper Deck Company - https://www.UpperDeck.comGongshow Breaks - https://www.GongshowBreaks.comGongshow Reloaded - https://www.GongshowReloaded.comHockeyChecklists.com - https://www.hockeychecklists.comSlab Sharks Consignment - http://bit.ly/3GUvsxNSlab Sharks is now accepting U.S. submissions!GP Sports Cards - https://gpsportcards.com/Total Sports Cards - https://totalsportcards.comSign up for Card Ladder - https://app.cardladder.com/signup?via=HCGongshoFollow Hockey Cards Gongshow on social mediaInstagram - https://www.instagram.com/hockey_cards_gongshow/TikTok - https://www.tiktok.com/@hockey_cards_gongshowFacebook - https://www.facebook.com/HockeyCardsGongshowTwitter - https://twitter.com/HCGongshowThe Hockey Cards Gongshow podcast is a production of Dollar Box Ventures LLC

Dan Jamieson secured exclusive rights for Jude Bellingham the week before the FIFA World Cup. The ICONS CEO takes us inside the complex world sporting memorabilia, where fame, fans and intellectual property collide. The Bellingham bet — talent-spotting as a business modelIcons approached Bellingham three years, eight months ago while he was still at Dortmund — long before the World Cup made him a global name. The signing model is a venture bet: identify the X-factor early, earn the entourage's trust, lock in exclusivity before the price moves.Jamieson's read on Bellingham is the whole thesis in miniature: "treat him like he's a foreign footballer." His fame was built overseas, his value is that he transcends Englishness — the opposite of "yeoman-like" Harry Kane, who doesn't sell to kids in Macau, Australia or the Philippines.The signing itself is prosaic: roughly an hour of his time at Real Madrid's training complex, filmed for content. The value is manufactured afterwards through framing, licensing and authentication.The rights stack — why one player requires three dealsA single Bellingham product sits on top of a layered set of rights: the player (exclusive deal via a tight, family-run team), the club (Real Madrid takes a cut on image rights — their argument: the halo of the shirt inflates his global value), and the tournament (FIFA / Champions League licences).Notable: Icons pays Real Madrid as well as Bellingham, but does not pay the FA for the England shirt.The signing was split ~50/50 Madrid/England on the bet that Madrid would globalise better — but post-tournament it's England fans doing the buying. A live demonstration of how a World Cup rewrites demand in real time."Official, authentic, exclusive" — the three buzzwordsThe entire proposition rests on these three words. The FIFA licence buys the right to use the marks, access official channels, and — revealingly — instruct Google to stop directing buyers to unofficial sellers.Sharp detail on enforcement: the party responding most effectively to takedown requests is the Chinese, who ask for official IP letters so they can clear out counterfeit listings. Western platforms, by implication, are slower.Triple Lock — authentication as the core moatIcons' answer to a "Wild West" market: film the entire signing, edit it, attach an NFC chip to the shirt so a phone scan surfaces the exact geolocated, timestamped, verifiable moment of signing.The honest tension underneath: Richard presses whether authenticity actually matters to a buyer who just wants Bellingham on the wall. Jamieson concedes there's "a world of slop out there" far cheaper than Icons — the business model only works if enough buyers pay a premium for provenance. Authenticity isn't a feature, it's the entire value exchange.Retailtainment — the media/retail convergenceRichard's coinage-to-steal of the episode: "retailtainment." Icons has turned itself into live commerce for the eBay "Summer of Soccer" — footballers interviewed for an hour in-studio while an Icons "World XI" is auctioned live. Effectively "QVC for the modern age."With three months' notice, Icons stood up a studio, trained staff into on-camera talent, and now broadcasts every three days. But Jamieson is disciplined about scale: live is ~10% of World Cup activity — a high-profile experiment, not the engine.The Gary Lineker / Rest Is Football anecdote is the episode's best illustration of guerrilla marketing: a Messi shirt hand-delivered to reception, an invite upstairs, then a Bellingham frame — which ends up on-screen in the show's England opener. Product placement earned, not bought.Fanatics — the elephant, as platform and as frenemyIcons' relationship with Fanatics is deliberately pragmatic: it's a distribution partner (15 years with the memorabilia team) and a subcontracting client (Icons signs players for Topps and Panini, but doesn't produce cards itself).Jamieson's framing of Fanatics' ambition is the sharpest strategic line in the conversation: they want to "build a multi-story car park of tents" — own "all the goodies in the sweet shop." Fanatics Live is "Comic-Con for sport,"and the model is league rights plus individually-contracted superstars who also do PR, events and the "white party in the Hamptons."The Topps/FIFA card rights deal gets a diplomatic "let's say it was a surprise" — Jamieson can't see how you award a licence five years out (it reverts to Fanatics/Topps at the 2031 Saudi World Cup). Read: a big cheque, future-proofing, and Infantino goodwill from the on-site deal.The trading-card vs. memorabilia distinction — two different marketsCrucial clarification of where Icons sits. Trading cards are a "free-flowing frictionless" tradable commodity — American-centric, increasingly international (Ohtani, Pokémon, Japan), an asset class with whales and secondary markets.Icons' product is deliberately not tradable. Jamieson refuses to call it an investment: "you are a fan, you love this guy... put it on your wall and enjoy it." He's wary of the unrefereed secondary market. He acknowledges Icons is "thinking about" making its product tradable — a live strategic question they haven't resolved.NFTs — the dog that didn't barkJamieson stood on the sidelines through the NFT boom by instinct — a "real world tangible product person."Tellingly, no one ever came with a big cheque, so Icons was never tested.His one genuinely interesting idea: the Maradona shirt with a cigar burn — a true one-of-one that could pair a physical artefact with a blockchain-owned digital twin. But the digital-native builders "were obsessed by the digital nature of it" and never bothered with the physical/digital combination that would have interested him.On digital signatures: blunt dismissal — "I hate that stuff. It's just rubbish." Worth maybe £2 on a merchandising cup, meaningless to a collector.The supply-chain reality — where the money actually gets made and stuckThe least glamorous, most revealing theme. Icons believes it's the biggest buyer of football shirts in the world — thousands at a time, "round the back of the bike sheds" at Classic Football Shirts.The Messi 2022 lesson: three years' revenue in three days, but entirely on pre-orders, because there were no Argentina shirts left on Earth. Adidas took six months to remanufacture; customers waited until summer. Right now Jamieson is "buying Argentina shirts" pre-emptively to avoid a repeat. England shirts are easier — the market is so vast Adidas "produce billions"The through-line question — what is a media outlet now?The thread Richard keeps pulling: retail, media, rights and IP are collapsing into one space. eBay Live, Fanatics Live, Netflix moving from Rest Is Football into live FIFA rights (the Women's World Cup in Brazil on Netflix), and Icons building its own broadcast studio — all point the same way.The strategic uncertainty left open: is the American World Cup an outlier or the new template? Jamieson is inside it and still can't fully call it — which is the honest and interesting place to leave it.Unofficial Partner is the leading podcast for the business of sport. A mix of entertaining and thought provoking conversations with a who's who of the global industry. To join our community of listeners, sign up to the weekly UP Newsletter and follow us on Twitter and TikTok at @UnofficialPartnerWe publish two podcasts each week, on Tuesday and Friday. These are deep conversations with smart people from inside and outside sport. Our entire back catalogue of 500 sports business conversations are available free of charge here. Each pod is available by searching for ‘Unofficial Partner' on Apple, Spotify and every podcast app. If you're interested in collaborating with Unofficial Partner to create one-off podcasts or series and live events, you can reach us via the website.

Live-Shopping galt hierzulande lange als gescheitert – doch jetzt kommt das Format mit Wucht zurück. In Asien läuft längst ein Drittel des E-Commerce darüber, in Deutschland fängt der Markt gerade erst an. Die spannende Frage: Welche Strategie steckt dahinter, und was braucht es, um erfolgreich zu sein? Auf der K5 spricht Joel mit zwei Perspektiven, die sich perfekt ergänzen: Saskia Meier-Andrae, Geschäftsführerin von eBay, die Live zu ihrem Herzensthema gemacht hat, und Karo Junker de Neui von eTribes und dem Kassenzone-Podcast, die die Modelle der einzelnen Player nebeneinanderlegt. Wir sprechen darüber, warum Saskia Live-Shopping „QVC auf LSD“ nennt, wie eine Uhr ab einem Euro für 92.000 Euro weggeht, wie sich eBay, TikTok Shop und Whatnot strategisch unterscheiden, wie man Händler zu Live-Stars macht – und warum Live ausgerechnet der Gegenpol zu Agentic Commerce ist. Du erfährst... …wie eBay Live-Shopping die Zukunft des E-Commerce revolutioniert. …welche Strategien und Erfolgsfaktoren hinter Live-Shopping stehen. …warum Authentizität und Community bei eBay im Fokus stehen. __________________________ ||||| PERSONEN |||||

Send Me A Message!Tonight we're asking a simple question… does the BOLO still exist? Years ago, knowing what to look out for could give you a real advantage. But in a world of Google Lens, sold listings and AI, has that advantage disappeared, or is there still an edge to be had?I'm joined by the infamous "Bargain Bell" for this podcast.Plus the usual honest interactive reseller chat you've become accustomed to!My YouTube channel - https://www.youtube.com/@CarBoot_Chris?sub_confirmation=1My Website - http://www.carbootchris.comOur NEW CHANNEL if you are interested - https://www.youtube.com/@TheLiving_BucketListSupport the show

Send Me A Message!For the first time in my reselling career, Vinted beat eBay on sales over the weekend. This has never happened before and I actually don't have ALL my inventory crosslisted yet. Are times a changing??I'm joined by the infamous "Bargain Bell" for this podcast.Plus the usual honest interactive reseller chat you've become accustomed to!My YouTube channel - https://www.youtube.com/@CarBoot_Chris?sub_confirmation=1My Website - http://www.carbootchris.comSupport the show

Send Me A Message!On today's podcast we're talking about the biggest reseller mistakes I've made over the last 25 years. Looking back, there are definitely things I'd do differently, but every one of them taught me something. Perhaps you would like to share your mistakes too?I'm joined by the infamous "Bargain Bell" for this podcast.Plus the usual honest interactive reseller chat you've become accustomed to!My YouTube channel - https://www.youtube.com/@CarBoot_Chris?sub_confirmation=1My Website - http://www.carbootchris.comSupport the show

Send Me A Message!Tonight, we're talking about one of the most confusing announcements eBay has made in a long time. New EU packaging rules come into force in August, eBay has published guidance, I've read it, Bell's read it, sellers have read it… and I'm still not convinced the average UK reseller knows whether they need to do anything at all. If you're selling the odd jersey, Funko Pop or pair of trainers overseas, are you now supposed to register in multiple countries? Does eBay International Shipping change anything? Or is this Germany all over again? Let's try and make sense of it together.I'm joined by the infamous "Bargain Bell" for this podcast.Plus the usual honest interactive reseller chat you've become accustomed to!My YouTube channel - https://www.youtube.com/@CarBoot_Chris?sub_confirmation=1My Website - http://www.carbootchris.comSupport the show

Part 2   This episode is sponsored by eBay Live. Tune in to eBay Live for exciting, exclusive finds and entertainment—all in real time. Watch now at https://www.ebay.com/ebaylive     With opening night approaching and Thjazi's designs still obscured, a plan is formed for safety, rescue, and information...   New Episodes Release Weekly on Thursdays. Learn more about Campaign 4 at https://critrole.com/campaign4/     GET MORE CAMPAIGN 4 WITH BEACON We're excited to bring you even MORE Campaign 4 with a Beacon membership! Get access to exclusive shows like our behind-the-scenes Critical Role Cooldown and ask the Campaign 4 cast your burning questions directly through our LIVE monthly Fireside Chats. You'll also receive NEW Beacon exclusive series, instant ad-free access to VODs & podcasts, live event pre-sales, merch discounts, & a private Discord. Start your 7-day free trial today at https://beacon.tv/join and get unparalleled access to everything Critical Role!   OFFICIAL CAMPAIGN 4 CAST GAME MASTER Brennan Lee Mulligan Laura Bailey as Thimble Luis Carazo as Azune Nayar Robbie Daymond as Kattigan Vale Aabria Iyengar as Thaisha Lloy Taliesin Jaffe as Bolaire Lathalia Ashley Johnson as Vaelus Matthew Mercer as Sir Julien Davinos Whitney Moore as Tyranny Liam O'Brien as Halandil "Hal" Fang Marisha Ray as Murray Mag'Nesson Sam Riegel as Wicander "Wick" Halovar Alexander Ward as Occtis Tachonis Travis Willingham as Teor Pridesire   CREDITS Produced by Maxwell James, Steve Failows, & Kyle Shire Set Designed by Shaun Ellis Production Designer: Noxweiler Berf Character Art by Loren Hontanilla Edited by Taylor Burke and Emily "Stevie" Stevenson Critical Role Announcement Playhouse Editor: Vinny Celesti Opening Title Editor: Paul Foyder Opening Title Colorist: Peter Koocheradis Window Effects by Christian Brown Graphic Design by Aaron Monroy & Jordyn Torrence Dol-Makjar art by Daniel Jiménez Villalba Miniatures Painted by Payton Keo Lacebal Opening Title Theme by Neal Acree Campaign 4 Key art by Hannah Friederichs Additional Art & Design by Hannah Friederichs   Episode QC by Catherine Zimmerman & Paula Flores Assistant Editor: Gianna Gencarella Post Production Coordinators: M Swing & Bryn Hubbard Closed Caption Editing by Margaret Dill, Nikki Kindelberger, Courtney Knewtson, Danielle Lackie, Eleanor Smith-Dufresne & Alice Tsoi Post Production Supervisor: Tal Levitas   HEALTH & WELL-BEING Due to the improv nature of Critical Role and other RPG content on our channels, some themes and situations that occur in-game may be difficult for some to handle. If certain episodes or scenes become uncomfortable, we strongly suggest taking a break or skipping that particular episode. Your health and well-being is important to us and Psycom has a great list of international mental health resources, in case it's useful: http://bit.ly/PsycomResources Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

Gio opens the show by gloating just a tiny bit about being right about the Wemby market and just how cheap you can grab a Silver Prizm PSA 10 now that the Knicks won the Finals. Plus, some speculation about PSA and Chris Thomas (Ataboy Cards) stops by! 0:00 - Intro/Time to talk sports cards 2:00 - NBA Finals recap, starting with Gio gloating about the Wemby pricing 12:00 - A PSA debate about when, if ever, we see PSA open up their value and bulk tiers again for grading. 24:40 - Chris Thomas from Ataboy Cards joins the show, and they discuss his background as Gio tries to convince him to quit his job. 36:10 - What Chris is working on now and how he's setting up leaving the teaching world. 44:45 - How Chris goes about sourcing his cards and how he focuses on what to buy  50:00 - Discussing the business of sports cards and how to maximize your time  Recording 2 1:03:45 - The correlation between Instagram followers by league and popularity in the card market.  1:09:00 - Mike's eBay Live card show this week! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Send Me A Message!On this weeks episode we're talking eBay Live. The fees are changing, sellers are worried, and we're asking the big question… is this the beginning of a new era for live selling and can we survive the costs?I'm joined by the infamous "Bargain Bell" for this podcast.Plus the usual honest interactive reseller chat you've become accustomed to!My YouTube channel - https://www.youtube.com/@CarBoot_Chris?sub_confirmation=1My Website - http://www.carbootchris.comSupport the show

Part 1   This episode is sponsored by eBay Live. Tune in to eBay Live for exciting, exclusive finds and entertainment—all in real time. Watch now at https://www.ebay.com/ebaylive     With opening night approaching and Thjazi's designs still obscured, a plan is formed for safety, rescue, and information...   New Episodes Release Weekly on Thursdays. Learn more about Campaign 4 at https://critrole.com/campaign4/     GET MORE CAMPAIGN 4 WITH BEACON We're excited to bring you even MORE Campaign 4 with a Beacon membership! Get access to exclusive shows like our behind-the-scenes Critical Role Cooldown and ask the Campaign 4 cast your burning questions directly through our LIVE monthly Fireside Chats. You'll also receive NEW Beacon exclusive series, instant ad-free access to VODs & podcasts, live event pre-sales, merch discounts, & a private Discord. Start your 7-day free trial today at https://beacon.tv/join and get unparalleled access to everything Critical Role!   OFFICIAL CAMPAIGN 4 CAST GAME MASTER Brennan Lee Mulligan Laura Bailey as Thimble Luis Carazo as Azune Nayar Robbie Daymond as Kattigan Vale Aabria Iyengar as Thaisha Lloy Taliesin Jaffe as Bolaire Lathalia Ashley Johnson as Vaelus Matthew Mercer as Sir Julien Davinos Whitney Moore as Tyranny Liam O'Brien as Halandil "Hal" Fang Marisha Ray as Murray Mag'Nesson Sam Riegel as Wicander "Wick" Halovar Alexander Ward as Occtis Tachonis Travis Willingham as Teor Pridesire   CREDITS Produced by Maxwell James, Steve Failows, & Kyle Shire Set Designed by Shaun Ellis Production Designer: Noxweiler Berf Character Art by Loren Hontanilla Edited by Taylor Burke and Emily "Stevie" Stevenson Critical Role Announcement Playhouse Editor: Vinny Celesti Opening Title Editor: Paul Foyder Opening Title Colorist: Peter Koocheradis Window Effects by Christian Brown Graphic Design by Aaron Monroy & Jordyn Torrence Dol-Makjar art by Daniel Jiménez Villalba Miniatures Painted by Payton Keo Lacebal Opening Title Theme by Neal Acree Campaign 4 Key art by Hannah Friederichs Additional Art & Design by Hannah Friederichs   Episode QC by Catherine Zimmerman & Paula Flores Assistant Editor: Gianna Gencarella Post Production Coordinators: M Swing & Bryn Hubbard Closed Caption Editing by Margaret Dill, Nikki Kindelberger, Courtney Knewtson, Danielle Lackie, Eleanor Smith-Dufresne & Alice Tsoi Post Production Supervisor: Tal Levitas   HEALTH & WELL-BEING Due to the improv nature of Critical Role and other RPG content on our channels, some themes and situations that occur in-game may be difficult for some to handle. If certain episodes or scenes become uncomfortable, we strongly suggest taking a break or skipping that particular episode. Your health and well-being is important to us and Psycom has a great list of international mental health resources, in case it's useful: http://bit.ly/PsycomResources Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

Wie verändert KI die Art, wie wir künftig einkaufen? Und welche Rolle spielen dabei Live-Shopping, Re-Commerce und Agentic Commerce? Darüber spricht Verena Gründel mit Saskia Meier-Andrae, Vice President and General Manager, eBay Germany & Central Europe. Die Art, wie Menschen Produkte suchen und entdecken, steht vor einem grundlegenden Wandel. Für Saskia Meier-Andrae ist klar: Die klassischen Filter auf Websites könnten schon bald Geschichte sein. Statt mühsam Kategorien, Größen und Preise auszuwählen, werden Nutzer künftig in natürlicher Sprache mit intelligenten Systemen interagieren. Die KI kennt Vorlieben, Größen, frühere Käufe und sogar den Inhalt des Kleiderschranks. Produktsuche wird dadurch persönlicher, intuitiver und deutlich komfortabler. Gleichzeitig entstehen neue Herausforderungen für Händler und Plattformen. Denn wenn KI-Agenten den Einkauf übernehmen, stellt sich eine zentrale Frage: Wer besitzt künftig die Kundenbeziehung? Besonders spannend ist Saskias Blick auf Live-Commerce. Während viele Menschen dabei sofort an Teleshopping denken, sieht sie darin vielmehr eine Mischung aus Community, Entertainment und Commerce. Bei eBay stehen nicht austauschbare Massenprodukte im Mittelpunkt, sondern häufig einzigartige Artikel: Luxusuhren, Vintage-Handtaschen, Sammelkarten oder Refurbished-Produkte. Händler präsentieren ihre Ware live, beantworten Fragen der Community und schaffen Vertrauen durch direkte Interaktion. Ein entscheidender Unterschied zu vielen KI-getriebenen Entwicklungen: Live-Commerce lebt von Menschen. Spannende Zahlen aus dieser Episode: Rund 40 Prozent des eBay-Umsatzes stammen bereits aus nicht neuer Ware. In Asien werden bereits etwa 35 Prozent des E-Commerce-Umsatzes über Live-Commerce generiert. Der globale Live-Commerce-Markt soll laut Prognosen von 25,6 Milliarden auf 74,5 Milliarden US-Dollar bis 2030 wachsen. eBay Live ist mittlerweile in sieben Ländern verfügbar. Der weltweite Außenumsatz von eBay Live hat sich gegenüber dem Vorjahr verachtfacht. Einzelne Luxusuhren-Verkäufe erzielen in Livestreams Preise von über 90.000 Euro. Hör jetzt in die Folge rein und entdecke, wie sich das Einkaufen der Zukunft entwickelt.

Send Me A Message!On today's podcast we're putting ourselves in some tricky reseller situations. Testing your morals, your business sense and maybe your friendships. We're  going to ask one simple question... what would YOU do?My YouTube channel - https://www.youtube.com/@CarBoot_Chris?sub_confirmation=1My Website - http://www.carbootchris.comSupport the show

Send Me A Message!In today's episode we're talking about the weird, wonderful, and sometimes completely bonkers interactions we have with buyers online. Whether it's lowball offers, bizarre questions, angry messages, or even someone telling you to F.O. So grab a brew and let's share some reselling battle scars.I'm joined by the infamous "Bargain Bell" for this podcast.Plus the usual honest interactive reseller chat you've become accustomed to!My YouTube channel - https://www.youtube.com/@CarBoot_Chris?sub_confirmation=1My Website - http://www.carbootchris.comSupport the show

https://linktr.ee/theballcardshowDalen of Junk Wax Vintage joins The Ballcard Show to share his story of reconnecting with the hobby again and building a community focused on the joy the hobby brings. Along the way Dalen learned a lot of valuable lessons which serve as a reminder to enjoy this space! From building a community to protecting the environment he created, and educating people new to the space, Dalen shares from the heart in a genuine, heartfelt interview which reflects on his experience. Be sure to follow  @JunkWaxVintage on IG and join a show soon on eBay Live!Keith From @theneuhartcards shares a couple key reflections on creating sustainability in an LCS buy diversifying the approach to revenue. Chapters2:36 Geoff Wilson Recap5:11 Show and Tell10:19 Upcoming Show Schedule13:41 Shop Talk16:44 Junk Wax Vintage Interview1:17:42 OutroThe Ballcard Show : Jason Otero & Gary LeMaster Business Inquiries:  ballcardshow@gmail.com

After 24 straight hours awake, Sam Riegel takes the Game Master's seat to lead the Darrington Brigade on an unhinged adventure across the skies in the maiden voyage of Exandria's largest skyship.   Game Master: Sam Riegel   Players: Ashley Johnson Laura Bailey Liam O'Brien Marisha Ray Matthew Mercer Taliesin Jaffe Travis Willingham   Character Art by: Aviv Or | https://www.instagram.com/avivorartist/   GFX: Ben Lyons Producers: Kirby Winslow, Ashley Middlebrook and Glenn Akers   Due to temporal, logistical, and legal requirements; these auctions are only available for US residents during our April 22nd livestream from 7pm PT through approximately April 23rd at midnight. All purchases will benefit the HNC Living and Pablove Foundation.   BEACON We're excited to bring you even MORE with a Beacon membership! Start your 7-day free trial today at https://beacon.tv/join and get unparalleled access to the shows you love completely ad-free! You'll receive NEW Beacon exclusive series, instant access to VODs & podcasts, live event pre-sales, merch discounts, & a private Discord.   YOUTUBE MEMBERS / TWITCH SUBSCRIBERS Twitch Subscribers and YouTube Members gain instant access to VODs of our shows, moderated live chats, and custom emojis & badges: https://www.youtube.com/criticalrole/ https://www.twitch.tv/criticalrole   Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

262 | Früher war Live-Commerce nur groß in China. Ändert sich das jetzt? Isabell Butterwege führt Ebay Live in Deutschland ein.Partner dieser Folge:HolviFinanzen für kleine Unternehmen: Von Chaos zu Klarheit mit HOLVI - Das kostenlos Holvi Flex Konto ist perfekt für Solopreneure, Freelancer und Unternehmen, die wachsen wollen. ⁠⁠www.holvi.com⁠/podcastMach das 1-minütige Quiz und finde eine Geschäftsidee, die zu dir passt: digitaleoptimisten.de/quiz.Kapitel(00:00) Intro(03:33) Wo steht ebay heute?(18:24) Wer kauft heute bei ebay?(22:24) Livecommerce - klappt das nur in China?(29:04) Was ist ebay live?(40:53) Transformation der Organisation ebay(43:30) Livecommerce als Antwort auf AI Slop?(48:49) Isabells beste GeschäftsideeSo erreichst du uns:Sprachnachricht senden: https://www.speakpipe.com/digitaleoptimistenEmail schreiben: alexander@digitaleoptimisten.deLearningsMehr Informationen: https://www.ebay.de/ebaylive/sellerHier bewerben: https://www.ebay.de/srv/survey/a/sellersvc.ebaylivede.applicationeBay Live reinschauen: https://www.ebay.de/ebayliveDieser Podcast ist in Partnerschaft mit Ebay entstanden.Authentizität vor EntertainmentIm Live-Shopping funktioniert Authentizität besser als bloße Unterhaltung. Eine klare Kaufabsicht und Expertise schlagen Entertainment, weil Zuschauer sich mit einer Person oder Marke identifizieren. Umsetzung: vor der Kamera authentisch auftreten, Expertise zeigen und eine konsistente persönliche Marke aufbauen.Professionelle Prozesse als BasisProfessioneller Handel auf Marktplätzen erfordert eine registrierte Firma, Strategie, Prozesse und Plan. Privatverkäufe bleiben oft nebenbei; Skalierung gelingt, wenn Inventar, Logistik, Preisstrategie und Multi-Channel-Verkauf geplant sind. Umsetzung: starte mit Marktplatz-Studium, erstelle eine klare Strategie, nutze das Verkäufercockpit Pro zur Steuerung von Inventar, Bestellungen und Marketing.Sichtbarkeit durch Angebotspflege und AdvertisingSichtbarkeit auf eBay basiert auf Relevanz, Kaufhäufigkeit und Bewertungen; Advertising-Tools wie Gutscheine oder Multi-Buy unterstützen die Reichweite. Ein gut gepflegtes Angebot plus effiziente Versand- und Rückgabeprozesse sind Voraussetzung, bevor Advertising wirkt. Umsetzung: optimiere Titel, Bilder und Beschreibung, reduziere Lieferkosten und nutze Availability-Boosts via Advertising.Markenbildung durch Live-StreamsLive-Streaming wird genutzt, um Marke, Sichtbarkeit und Community rund um Produkte aufzubauen, nicht nur zu verkaufen. Authentizität der präsentierenden Person zählt, Inhalte dienen der Kaufintention und Snippets aus Streams erzeugen wiederkehrenden Content. Umsetzung: starte in Kategorien, baue Hosts oder Partnerschaften auf und nutze Live-Content als eigenständigen Kanal neben klassischen Listings.KI sinnvoll integrieren, Mensch bleibt EntscheiderAI kommt im Arbeitsalltag zum Einsatz (Enterprise GBT, Gemini, eigene GPTs) und beschleunigt Tasks wie Content-Erstellung und E-Mail-Kommunikation. Entscheidungen bleiben aber letztlich beim Menschen, AI dient als Unterstützung statt als Ersatz. Umsetzung: nutze AI für Routine-Aufgaben, setze klare Governance und behalte Verantwortung bei zentralen Entscheidungen.KeywordseBay LiveLive-CommerceVerkäufercockpit ProEchtheitsprüfung LuxusartikelReCommerce preloved FashionWie werde ich eBay Live VerkäuferErfolgreich verkaufen auf eBay Live StreameBay Advertising Strategien für HändlerOnboarding von Influencer für eBay LiveMulti-Channel-Strategie MarktplatzaufbauContent Clips aus Live StreamsCommunity-Building im Live-Shopping

Mike Gioseffi and Jesse Gibson are back from the Topps Industry Conference and joined by Jason Shepherd of Shep's Cards to break down all the news out of Arizona, as well as one of the biggest release weeks in the hobby. They dive into the top takeaways from the conference, including what Topps revealed about the future of football products, the conversation around wax pricing, and what all of it means for collectors and shops. The episode also covers a packed product calendar, from Topps Chrome Football to Marvel Finest and Disney Neon, along with a bigger-picture discussion about hobby growth, market demand, and whether the release schedule is starting to feel too crowded. Later, they're joined by Steve from Filthbomb Breaks to talk about Filthbomb's expansion to eBay Live, why the platform is a major opportunity for singles, and the launch of Filthbomb's first official sports break on eBay Live, Monday night at 6 pm ET. Our listeners get the Harry's Plus Trial Set for only $10 at Harrys.com/NONSENSE #Harryspod #ad Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

As an eBay seller, no doubt when you log into eBay recently, you've noticed eBay Live selling notifications popping up everywhere. In this edition of the I Love to Be Selling podcast, you'll find out what's really happening and how it may impact your sales. Tune in to find out how you can stand out and grab buyers' attention despite all this extra noise. What are you doing to catch distracted buyers scrolling through eBay? You'll also gain access to I Love to Be Selling's exclusive free guide eBay Listings that Sell! It's your road map to creating listings that will help your items sell fast and for top dollar. Download your complimentary copy at https://ilovetobeselling.com/webinars-and-workshops/eBay-Listings-That-Sell/. I'm Kathy, and I love to be selling!

Topps is bringing serious heat with Bowman Basketball, Cosmic Basketball and the return of Topps Football, but Mike Gioseffi has a big problem with how it's all being rolled out. He opens the show with a rant on Topps flooding the market all at once after long gaps with almost no major releases, and explains why the timing is brutal for collectors trying to plan around multiple expensive product drops. At the same time, he gives Topps credit for what looks like a loaded stretch of releases, from Cosmic's massive chase potential to Bowman Basketball's return and the inserts that could help Topps Football be a major success. Then the episode shifts into a fun deep dive on underrated 90s inserts with Lane Dukart, including Penny Hardaway, Platinum Medallions, Flair Row 0 and other nostalgic cards that still feel under-appreciated in today's market. Later, Gordy Bonker joins to break down what's happening in vintage, why top-tier names like Mantle, Ruth and Jordan keep rising, and why he's making the move from TikTok to eBay Live for his live selling show. Join Gordy's debut on eBay Live Sunday at 8 pm ET. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Mike and Jesse are back as Mike shares the story of the biggest and most valuable sports card collection he's ever seen in person. The collection includes six-figure Shohei Ohtani cards, 1/1 autos, high-end Mike Trout, Bobby Witt Jr., Ken Griffey Jr., Albert Pujols and more, along with what Mike actually bought and how a deal like that comes together.From there, they get into the reality of moving big cards through eBay Live, why some cards make more sense for consignment, and what stood out after handling that much high-end inventory at once.Later in the episode, they react to the ongoing Topps website issues and ask a question a lot of collectors are asking right now: if regular buyers still cannot get product at launch, what does that mean for the long-term health of the hobby? And does Topps have any reason to change a system that keeps frustrating collectors?They also talk Fanatics Fest and the new Game Plan crossover bringing business and celebrity names into the space, then close with a fun mailbag covering modern parallels, favorite card colors and refractors, and whether 1990s inserts still have room to grow. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

On today's episode of Sports Cards Nonsense, Jesse Gibson is joined by Joe Wysmierski for a mix of Opening Day baseball talk, hobby debate, and complete nonsense. Jesse rips 2025 Topps Update, 2025 Stadium Club, and 2026 Series 1 blasters while Joe breaks down what collectors should actually be hunting for, including Stadium Club image variations, green parallels, and the upside of ripping retail on a day like Opening Day. The episode also dives into the buzz around Select Football packaging and whether certain boxes really give away where the case hits are hiding. Beyond that, Jesse and Joe get into the Fanatics monopoly lawsuit being dropped, the state of eBay Live, why soccer cards could have a real runway with the World Cup coming, and Joe's very honest thoughts on card shows. It's a fun (and totally nonsensical) episode with a little bit of everything: opening day energy, hobby opinions, retail ripping, and the kind of banter that makes this show what it is. Control Body Odor ANYWHERE with @shop.mando and get 20% off with promo code NONSENSE at ⁠shopmando.com⁠! #mandopod #ad Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Shohei Ohtani card prices are doing things the hobby rarely sees, and Mike, Jesse, Shep from Shep's Cards & Collectibles break down why the demand keeps rising.The guys react to the recent Ohtani vs. Judge dual Logoman sale and debate why an Ohtani solo card can still outpace a massive dual-player piece. They also dig into the bigger picture around Ohtani's market, including why his cards keep climbing, why even common and lower-end inserts are getting real attention, and whether collectors should be grading more Ohtani cards from products like Cosmic, Pristine, and other chrome releases.Plus, Tory joins the show to preview DCSports87's MLB Opening Day eBay Live event, part of eBay Live's 48 Hours of Drops is taking place Thursday, March 26 & Friday, March 27.The DCSports87 stream will feature Hall of Famer Andruw Jones, with penny drops of his signed memorabilia, and a loaded lineup of baseball singles. Plus, Mike will be joining in-person -- Thursday at 6:30 pm EDT.Later, the conversation shifts to vintage Beckett nostalgia, old-school card values, eBay Live strategy, flipping singles, and a mailbag full of hobby questions.  Control Body Odor ANYWHERE with @shop.mando and get 20% off with promo code NONSENSE at shopmando.com! #mandopod #ad Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Mike Gioseffi takes a deep dive into flipping singles, the rapid growth of SCN's singles business, what he's learned from moving serious volume on eBay Live. Plus, why selectivity matters more than ever if you're trying to build a profitable flipping operation. Then, he's joined by Corey Merriman AKA SlabSquatch to discuss which Topps wax products are actually worth buying right now. The guys take a detailed look at Bowman's Best, Pristine, Gilded, and other Topps products through the lens of value, odds, resale, and what collectors are really getting for the money. Mike also gives an update on the ongoing Whatnot accountability debate, shares his thoughts on buyer vs. seller responsibility, and answers mailbag questions on where the singles market is headed, whether delayed grading turnarounds are pushing more collectors toward raw cards, and how to think about the best platforms for selling different kinds of inventory. Our listeners get the Harry's Plus Trial Set for only $10 at https://www.Harrys.com/Nonsense #Harryspod #ad Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Tommy Lasorda didn't inherit a card business.He got fired during the pandemic and decided to bet on himself.In this episode of Passion to Profession, sponsored by eBay, Tommy shares how he went from working as a breaker in someone else's shop to launching Lasorda's Card House in March 2025We talk about:Why he walked away from allocation and buys only what his customers wantHow repacks, done right, protect value and trustWhy football became the focusThe Gold Kaboom Mahomes moment that accelerated growth Why customer care matters more than short-term marginIf you care about trust, reputation, and playing the long game in this hobby, this one is for you.A special thank you to eBay for sponsoring Passion to Profession. The biggest and best marketplace to buy your next favorite trading card.Get exclusive content, promote your cards, and connect with other collectors who listen to the pod today by joining the Patreon: Join Stacking Slabs Podcast Patreon[Distributed on Sunday] Sign up for the Stacking Slabs Weekly Rip Newsletter using this linkFollow Stacking Slabs: | Twitter | Instagram | Facebook | Tiktok ★ Support this podcast on Patreon ★

In this episode of Sports Cards Nonsense, Jesse Gibson is joined by Alex from Clever Cuban Cards to dive into the current state of the hobby and the strategies that actually work for collectors today. We kick things off with a deep dive into the "Bin to Binder" challenge, where Alex reveals how he managed to turn a strict $35 monthly budget into a collection currently valued at over $1,100 in just two months. We break down the specific flips, including a massive $60 to $325 move on an Albert Pujols rookie at a recent card show, and discuss the discipline required to keep "PC" cards instead of chasing a quick premium. The conversation moves into the world of low-end slabs and the "15 dollar slab" debate. Jesse and Alex debate whether it makes sense to grade modern cards that return as PSA 9s when they often sell for less than the cost of the grading fee itself. We also tackle the ethics and mechanics of cracking slabs, including Alex's recent purchase of a PSA 8 Tom Brady case hit with the express intent to sell it raw or regrade it, and whether the hobby is shifting toward a more "pro-restoration" mindset similar to the comic book and Pokemon communities. We also cover the latest headlines, from the "Taco Seasoning Bandit" who used grocery store self-checkouts to steal thousands in sports cards to the recent massive sales volume in February 2026. We wrap up by answering listener questions about the future of Topps, the safety of TCG versus sports cards as a long-term play, and whether card manufacturers should include identification guides on packs to help new collectors navigate the endless sea of parallels and short prints. Check out Clever Cuban's eBay Live tonight! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Mike Gioseffi breaks down his most successful card show weekend to date at the Nashville Card Show, explaining the "move everything" mindset that allowed him to quickly turn a $15,000 investment into $35,000 in sales , proving that liquidity and volume often beat holding out for top dollar. We also dive into the mindset of dealers who refuse to sell at market comps and why that approach hurts the hobby's ecosystem. The conversation shifts to the business side of the hobby as Mike welcomes Chris Thomas of Ataboy Cards to discuss the difference between treating the hobby as a hobby, and becoming a full-time card entrepreneur. Chris reveals his "5-lane" strategy for maximizing ROI, covering everything from PSA grading and ComC to high-end eBay Live auctions. Plus, Jesse checks in from Europe with an update on the London Card Show , and we analyze the massive market explosion of Upper Deck Young Guns hockey cards following the Olympic gold medal game and Team USA winning gold on a Jack Hughes overtime goal. We wrap things up with a St. Louis Cardinals edition of "Keep or Cut" and discuss the latest product releases, including why Mike gives Tops Pristine an A- but hands Tops Gilded a D-. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Mike Gioseffi and Adam Gray break down a chaotic week in the hobby, including the mind-blowing $16 million Pokémon card private sale. Is the high-end market completely detaching from reality, or is this just the new normal for "grail" assets? With the Nashville Card Show kicking off this weekend, Mike shares his strategy for the show. He breaks down why he is looking to buy bulk inventory for eBay Live and details the "blind offer" battle he is planning with Alex at the booth. Then, the focus shifts to baseball. The MLB season is around the corner, and the buy window on some top prospects has already slammed shut. Mike explains why he missed the boat on Roman Anthony but is pivoting to buying Travis Bazzana, Max Clark, and Ronald Acuña Jr. instead. Then, Adam Gray joins the show for an NBA Market deep dive. They discuss whether the Pistons and Cade Cunningham are finally a legit playoff threat or just a good story. The conversation heats up around Stephon Castle's shocking $75k sale, and the guys debate if this is sustainable. Later, they react to Gary Vee's prediction that Panini inserts like Color Blasts and Kabooms will become the "90s PMGs" once Fanatics takes over. They also tackle the Cooper Flagg's "First Card" 1/1 from Topps and rank the Top 3 players who will own the next decade of the NBA. Control Body Odor ANYWHERE with @shop.mando and get 20% off + free shipping with promo code NONSENSE at shopmando.com! #mandopod #ad Our listeners get the Harry's Plus Trial Set for only $10 at Harrys.com/Nonsense  #Harryspod #ad Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

With the Super Bowl in the rear view mirror, Mike and Jesse react to the Patriots' loss and dive deep into five years of historical data to explain why Drake Maye's market trajectory mirrors Joe Burrow's 2022 run and what to do with your Maye and Sam Darnold cards. The guys break down exactly why collectors should hold Maye despite the performance, while warning that Super Bowl champion Sam Darnold is likely a "sell" compared to past winners like Matthew Stafford. The guys also recap an incredible week of events in San Francisco, including massive wins for buyers on eBay Live—like a Tom Brady shield selling for a steal—and talk about the Tom Brady-backed "Card Vault" retail experience. Finally, they discusses the controversial "blind boxification" of the hobby, the Topps release schedule and Jesse previews his upcoming trip to London and Dublin. Then, they open the mailbag to answer listener questions about whether high retail prices are stalling the wax market. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

On today's jam-packed episode of Sports Cards Nonsense, we're joined by Ryan Spoon, President at Yahoo Media Group to announce a new major partnership between SCN and Yahoo, live from San Francisco, starting during Super Bowl week. The guys discuss the Super Bowl's impact on the hobby, Fantasy vs the hobby - what's the overlap, are gifted a Ghostwrite figure from Ryan, and talk about the state of the hobby. Plus, we preview our major events with eBay Live coming up the rest of the week starting tonight and continuing all day tomorrow as well as Saturday night with PSA Vault and talk about our celebrity encounters on radio row. The episode ends with an interview with expert ticket collector Howard Citron discussing the Tom Brady inscribed Super Bowl ticket available in the PSA Vault Spotlight Auction. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices