Episode 21: You Have To Lose To Learn | Lessons On Buying and Selling Cards

In this episode of the Sports Card CEO podcast, hosts Matthew Ham, Eric Mandelkern, and Bubba discuss various aspects of the sports card market, including personal experiences, market trends, and strategies for buying and selling cards. They emphasize the importance of knowing entry points, conducting thorough research, and having conviction in players. The conversation also touches on the significance of grading cards, the impact of player performance on market value, and the lessons learned from losses in the hobby. The episode concludes with listener interactions and questions about collecting strategies.Chapters00:00 Introduction 01:28 Bubba's Mountain Adventure and Baseball Tournament03:11 Selling Strategies and Market Trends07:18 Grading Cards and Future Plans10:59 Listener Interaction and Voicemails12:59 Market Analysis: Jackson Churio and Player Performance19:35 Prospecting Challenges and Market Dynamics24:34 Lessons Learned from Buying and Selling Cards28:31 Diving Deep into Prospecting30:41 Lessons from Mistakes: The Cost of Ignorance33:24 Calculated Risks: The Importance of Research35:52 The Impact of Organizational Changes on Value38:23 Patience and Conviction in the Prospect Game42:40 Market Dynamics: Perceived vs. Actual Value47:12 Listener Questions: Navigating Non-Auto Cards