Episode 269: MINT Collectables: Living the Hobby Dream & The Topps Takeover

Send us Fan MailIn this "Boss Level" episode of the podcast, we’re stepping into the ring with Zac from Mint Collectables (269).We go behind the counter to find out what it’s actually like to live the hobby dream of owning a shop. From the best and worst customer interactions to the high-stakes game of identifying fakes, Zac breaks down the reality of the retail grind.We also dive deep into the Topps Summit, discussing the future of the industry, the controversial move toward credit card implementations. Whether you’re chasing a personal grail or trying to build a "Business of Joy," this episode is packed with industry secrets and unfiltered opinions.In this episode, we discuss:The Shop Life: Transitioning from collector to owner.The Good & The Ugly: Handling fakes and first pack joy.Topps Summit Intel: 3 major takeaways and the credit card debate.Future Heat: Upcoming releases and the Topps industry takeover.The Grail Quest: What Zac is hunting for his personal stash.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