Liquidity, Fatigue, and Hobby Confidence in 2025

In Part 3 of Episode 277, Jeremy and Joe zoom out from specific shows to explore what collectors are really doing in today’s hobby landscape — and what that says about confidence, fatigue, and liquidity. They’re joined early in the segment by Canadian dealer Grant Patterson, who shares his real-world take on what’s moving, what’s not, and how the energy of the market is shifting. His insights set the stage for a broader discussion on the behaviors and signals dealers and collectors should be paying attention to right now. Topics include: Grant Patterson on collector mood, liquidity, and setting up at shows Why it’s easy to confuse hobby fatigue with hobby evolution The gap between social media narratives and on-the-ground reality How collector buying has become more strategic — and more personal Why liquidity issues can mask healthy demand What slower sales may actually reflect about inventory, pricing, and trust Tips for dealers misreading today’s buyer psychology If you're trying to separate signal from noise in 2025, this segment brings clarity without hype. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices