Episode 33, S2: Navigating Hobby Challenges | The State of Grading and Market Trends

In this episode, Matthew Ham and Eric Mandelkern take a deep dive into the current state of the sports card hobby, discussing evolving market trends, grading challenges, and the realities collectors are facing today. From market fluctuations and grading backlogs to staying passionate through the highs and lows, they share valuable insights, personal experiences, and practical perspectives for collectors at every level.Chapters00:00 Introductions05:55 Market Pulse: High-End Sports Cards06:21 Bowman Market Trends and Grading Fatigue06:57 Concerns Over Market Stability and Grading Backlog14:28 The State of Grading Companies16:55 Market Dynamics and Opportunities20:02 The Impact of Corporate Money22:41 The Pokemon Effect on Grading Backlogs25:21 Subjectivity in Grading31:10 Finding Joy in Collecting______________________________________________________________________Visit our website: https://thesportscardceo.com/Email us your questions! [email protected] and Subscribe to the pod!Apple Podcasts: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/the-sports-card-ceo-podcast/id1793644263Spotify: http: https://open.spotify.com/show/0TVcjeAz2nG0BswCNSR9ZY?si=4177b30b6f264b61Follow Us:Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/thesportscardceoX: https://x.com/SportscardCeohttps://www.instagram.com/hamhousesportshttps://www.instagram.com/thebowmanfarmerhttps://www.instagram.com/kernscardsSubscribe to our other YouTube channels!Just Baseball: https://www.youtube.com/@JustBaseballMediaThe Call Up: https://www.youtube.com/@TheCallUpPodJust Baseball Originals: https://www.youtube.com/@JustBaseballOriginalsJust Gridiron Fans: https://www.youtube.com/@JustGridironFans #baseball #sportscards #collectables