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Episode 23: The Importance of Entry and Exit Strategies | Baseball Card Collecting

Episode 23: The Importance of Entry and Exit Strategies | Baseball Card Collecting

Update: 2025-06-11
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In this episode of Sports Card CEO, the hosts discuss their recent experiences in the sports card hobby, including summer travels, card sales, and the excitement of ripping wax. They delve into quality control issues in card grading and analyze the market for players like Elly De La Cruz. The conversation highlights strategies for buying and selling cards, emphasizing the importance of timing and market conditions. They delve into the intricacies of the sports card market, focusing on the rising value of players like Jacob Wilson and the importance of strategic buying and selling. They discuss the emotional aspects of collecting, the necessity of having a clear plan, and the nuances of grading cards. The conversation emphasizes the balance between passion for collecting and the financial implications of investments in the hobby, while also looking ahead to future trends and strategies.


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00:00 Introductions

02:13 Summer Travels and Card Sales

04:35 Ripping Wax and Card Hits

06:39 Quality Control Issues in Card Grading

12:03 Listener Questions and Market Analysis

14:36 Discussion on Elly De La Cruz

24:09 In and Out Strategy in Card Trading

25:09 The Bidding War: Jacob Wilson's Rising Value

27:04 Understanding the Prospecting Game

28:40 The Importance of Entry and Exit Strategies

33:11 Balancing Passion and Profit in Collecting

35:43 Finding Discipline in Buying Decisions

39:47 Navigating Grading Nuances and Market Strategies

49:03 Looking Ahead: Future Trends in the Hobby




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Episode 23: The Importance of Entry and Exit Strategies | Baseball Card Collecting

Episode 23: The Importance of Entry and Exit Strategies | Baseball Card Collecting

Eric Mandelkern, Gary "Bubba" Wilson, Matt Ham (Host)