Episode 5, Season 2: Baseball Market Analysis | Special Guest Zach Polen of PC Sports Cards

In this episode, Eric Mandelkern steps in as host for Matt Ham, as he is away on vacation at Disney. They also introduce a special guest and friend, Zach Polen from PC Sports Cards, to discuss the current state of the baseball card market, focusing on the strong performance of baseball cards despite expectations of a downturn. They delve into the value of players like Shohei Ohtani, Aaron Judge, and Ronald Acuna, debating their worth and the impact of performance on card prices. The conversation also touches on trust issues within auction platforms and the importance of timing in buying and selling cards. Chapters02:48 Personal Updates and Business Transitions04:08 Market Trends and Insights05:07 Baseball Market Analysis11:50 Future of the Baseball Market14:06 Cultural Impact of Shohei Ohtani16:29 Valuing Sports Cards: A Comparative Analysis18:10 The Future of Players: Predictions and Market Dynamics25:26 Snipe and the Future of Online Auctions40:36 Analyzing Player Performance and Market Value43:04 The Future of Player Investments48:34 Comparing Football and Baseball Markets______________________________________________________________________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