SUMMARY
In this episode of the "Trading Cards and Collectibles" podcast on the Radcast Network, hosts Ryan Alford and Brian Ludden discuss the booming trading card industry, with Brian reporting live from the Texas Rangers stadium where a new card shop is being built in partnership with the Rangers and Panini. They cover industry trends, digital collecting apps, market values, and share behind-the-scenes insights from a major printing facility. The episode also spotlights sports card market updates, listener stories, and the evolving digital landscape, offering fans an inside look at both the business and excitement of collecting.
TAKEAWAYS
- Overview of the trading cards and collectibles industry size and scope
- Updates on a new card shop being built at the Texas Rangers stadium
- The partnership between the Rangers and Panini for the card shop
- Discussion of the impact of sports events, including MLB playoffs and World Cup matches, on collectibles
- Trends in rookie quarterback cards and their market performance
- Insights on the value stability of certain collectibles, like Pokémon cards versus sports cards
- Analysis of scanning trends on the Lud app and playoff-related card interest
- Overview of eBay's significant role in the trading card market and its gross merchandise volume
- Insights from a tour of a major printing facility for trading cards
- Future plans for the hosts, including studio transitions and personal projects related to collectibles
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