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. Chapters 02:48 Personal Updates and Business Transitions 04:08 Market Trends and Insights 05:07 Baseball Market Analysis 11:50 Future of the Baseball Market 14:06 Cultural Impact of Shohei Ohtani 16:29 Valuing Sports Cards: A Comparative Analysis 18:10 The Future of Players: Predictions and Market Dynamics 25:26 Snipe and the Future of Online Auctions 40:36 Analyzing Player Performance and Market Value 43:04 The Future of Player Investments 48:34 Comparing Football and Baseball Markets ______________________________________________________________________ Email us your questions! [email protected] Listen and Subscribe to the pod! Apple Podcasts: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/the-sports-card-ceo-podcast/id1793644263 Spotify: http: https://open.spotify.com/show/0TVcjeAz2nG0BswCNSR9ZY?si=4177b30b6f264b61 Follow Us: Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/thesportscardceo X: https://x.com/SportscardCeo https://www.instagram.com/hamhousesports https://www.instagram.com/thebowmanfarmer https://www.instagram.com/kernscards Subscribe to our other YouTube channels! Just Baseball: https://www.youtube.com/@JustBaseballMedia The Call Up: https://www.youtube.com/@TheCallUpPod Just Baseball Originals: https://www.youtube.com/@JustBaseballOriginals Just Gridiron Fans: https://www.youtube.com/@JustGridironFans #baseball #sportscards #collectables