The Card Diary by Hobby S. Thompson

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The Card Diary by Hobby S. Thompson

Welcome to a new limited podcast series called The Card Diary by Hobby S. Thompson, where I invite you to join me on my cardboard journey as I try different ways to enjoy the trading card hobby as a jack of all trades and a master of none, in the style of Hunter S. Thompson. Along the way, I hope we all learn and grow together! Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/hobbysthompson/support

  1. 1 DAY AGO

    Ep. 93 - Fanatics Collect Orlando Round Table Discussion

    With Fanatics Collect Orlando now officially cancelled/postponed (no set date as of this recording on October 16, 2024), I brought on three guests to talk about the impact of this cancellation. This was not a bashing of Fanatics, but it was also a very real, but also civil, discussion about the event cancellation. My three guests were: 1. Whiz (@mf_whiz) - a dealer who was planning to set up and had bought a table for the show 2. Cam (@bigc7_cards) - a hobbyist from Orlando who shared what it's like boots on the ground in that area 3. Mike (@somdbreaks) - a hobbyist who was going to be traveling from out of town with a non refundable ticket Here is the official statement from Fanatics Collect Orlando: https://www.fanaticsevents.com/fanaticscollectorlando Here is the link to the Sports Collectors Daily article about Fanatics cancelling the Pittsburgh Show: https://www.sportscollectorsdaily.com/2024-fanatics-pittsburgh-show/#:~:text=Fanatics%20has%20canceled%20plans%20for,company's%20new%20Fanatics%20Events%20division. Here is the link to the SI Collectibles article about the Orlando postponement: https://www.si.com/collectibles/news/fanatics-events-postpones-orlando-event-to-next-year --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/hobbysthompson/support

    1h 6m

  2. OCT 5

    Ep. 92 - Take Two with Prizm Gawd

    Back in July of 2023, I tried to record a podcast episode with Raphael (Prizm Gawd), and we just could not make it work out, but it was just not meant to be. One plus year later, I feel like I am a better podcaster and have a bigger platform in The Hobby. Raphael shares who he was before he became Prizm Gawd and also his post show thoughts after Culture Collision V. Apologies for any audio issues! --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/hobbysthompson/support

    1h 9m

  3. SEP 30

    Ep. 91 - Regional Card Show Roundup

    🎙️CHAPTERS 🎙️ 00:30 Intros 01:31 Zach ​⁠‪@Collector_Creative‬ 03:09 Gavin @631sportscards 04:35 Rob @collectorschoicecards 08:44 Which Shows They’ve Been To 12:00 Elephant In The Room - Fanatics Fest 13:15 Gavin’s Decision To Choose East Coast National Over Fanatics Fest 14:55 Rob’s Decision To Choose Fanatics Fest Over East Coast National 20:11 Full Disclosure On Any Conflicts 22:02 Zach’s Decision On Not Going To Either 25:05 Fanatics Fest In Orlando Being Their First Actual Card Show Event 26:56 Zach On Dallas Card Show Being The Pulse Of The Card Show Scene 28:52 Gavin On Travel For Card Shows 30:38 Rob On Promoters’ Main Client Being Vendors And How Promoter Grudge Matches Hurt Vendors 34:54 Zach On Show Ecosystem And Promoter’s Providing Better Vendor Experience 37:17 Rob Appreciating Communication From EJ Of ​⁠‪@Fanatics‬ Fest And Michael Rubin 40:50 Gavin On Table Prices 43:43 Rob & Gavin On 10% Margins And Actual Acquisition Costs For Dealers & Flippers 45:51 Rob On Repackers Taking Break From Buying 48:18 Zach On Whether Repacks Are Sustainable 51:28 Rob On Repacker’s & Flipper’s Strategy 53:35 Rob On Hobby Greed 55:08 Fanatics Is Listening 58:03 Denny On Healthy Competition 58:42 Preview Of Next Group Chat 61:01 Outros Episode 91 is The Card Diary's first ever group podcast discussion and it comes with three hobbyists/vendors/collectors who have gone to at least three of the most recent regional card shows. We talk about whether it’s even fair or reasonable to include Fanatics Fest into a discussion about the regional card show circuit and so, so much more as you can see above 👆 ! Thank you to my guests! Rob (@collectorschoicecards) - National, Fanatics Fest, Culture Collision, Philly Zach (@collector_creative) - National, Burbank, Culture Collision Gavin (@631sportscards) - National, East Coast National, Dallas, Philly #thehobby #podcast #hobbypodcast #fanatics #fanaticsfest #dallascardshow #culturecollision #eastcoastnational #cardshow #cardshows #topps #sportscard #tradingcards --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/hobbysthompson/support

    1h 11m

  4. SEP 27

    Ep. 90 - East Coast National vs. Culture Collision

    This 90th episode of the The Card Diary compares/contrasts the two varying styles of two different card shows - East Coast National and Culture Collision. They were held on different dates and areas of the country, but I talk about how one was more traditional and there was more baseball (and vintage baseball), while the other felt more modern and possibly going in the trend in which card shows are headed. I also talk about Fanatics Fest, as that was held on the same weekend as the East Coast National. Is this a false choice? Does it have to be either/or? Can it be both? Enjoy this solo podcast episode and let me know what you think! #thehobby #fanatics #fanaticsfest #eastcoastnational #culturecollision #podcast #hobbypodcast #cardshows #baseballcard #sportscard --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/hobbysthompson/support

    59 min

  5. SEP 20

    Ep. 89 - Card Art with The Card Carver

    The Card Carver is the first ever card artist to be a guest on The Card Diary podcast. He talks about the different types of card art, his experiences at the last three Nationals, grading companies like PSA recognizing his work, the effect and influence of Piggy Banx, and much, much more! This was essentially a glimpse into one of our phone conversations and so I really hope you enjoy this special episode! --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/hobbysthompson/support

    1h 18m

  6. SEP 6

    Ep. 88 - Show Promoter Spotlight with Prizm Gawdess of Culture Collision Trade Show

    This episode puts the spotlight on one half of the power couple duo that runs the Culture Collision Trade Show. Prizm Gawdess (on IG @prizmgawdess) joins the podcast studio to talk about her hobby journey and the origins, logistics, and numbers behind one of the largest card shows in the US. The fifth iteration of Culture Collision will be held from Friday, September 13, 2024 to Sunday, September 15, 2024. You can get your general admission, 3 day pass, and VIP pass at www.culturecollisiontradeshow.com (kids under the age of 12 are free)! Note: I shared during this episode that I am happy to announce that I am part of the social media team as an official media ambassador for Culture Collision V! --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/hobbysthompson/support

    41 min

  7. AUG 22

    Ep. 87 - Show Promoter Spotlight with Fire Sports Cards

    Episode 87 of The Card Diary puts the spotlight Bailey (on IG @fire.sportscards), show promoter for a new local card show in the Northern Virginia area, specifically the Ballston neighborhood of Arlington, VA. We rank the 2022, 2023 and 2024 National, our local card show scene in Northern Virginia, and why he decided to get into card show promotion. Enjoy! - Denny --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/hobbysthompson/support

    1h 1m

  8. AUG 21

    Ep. 86 - eBay Sales and Lessons Learned

    Episode 86 of The Card Diary focuses on my latest experience selling 8 low end PSA slabs at auction on eBay and lessons I learned from it, such as being willing to put cards up at auction even if I sell at a loss, I still get liquid. I also share what I do for shipping and packaging. Thanks for watching! Cards Sold and Net Earnings 2021 Bowman University Chrome Prospects Michael Penix Jr. Pink Refractor PSA 9 - $9.96 2002 Hoops Stars #1 Yao Ming Future Stars PSA 10 - $49.98 2023 Topps Cosmic Chrome - Aqua Equinox Refractor Juan Soto /199 PSA 10 - $31.09 2021 Donruss Optic Spencer Torkelson Rated Prospects Signature Mojo /99 PSA 10 - $31.80 2022 Contenders Treylon Burks RC Auto PSA 10 - $22.95 2013 Finest #50 Adrian Peterson Refractor PSA 10 - $29.15 2020 Panini Michael Thomas On The Horizon PSA 9 - $48.27 2023 Topps Series 1 - Silver Pack Autograph #T88C-4 Christopher Morel PSA 10 --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/hobbysthompson/support

    29 min
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Welcome to a new limited podcast series called The Card Diary by Hobby S. Thompson, where I invite you to join me on my cardboard journey as I try different ways to enjoy the trading card hobby as a jack of all trades and a master of none, in the style of Hunter S. Thompson. Along the way, I hope we all learn and grow together! Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/hobbysthompson/support

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