731 - Interview: Jeff Hoferer, Panini Hobby Marketing Director
Jeff is filling Tracy Hackler's shoes in his new role at Panini, but he brings some additional capabilities which Panini will likely eventually tap into - thanks Jeff!
Jeff is filling Tracy Hackler's shoes in his new role at Panini, but he brings some additional capabilities which Panini will likely eventually tap into - thanks Jeff!
Paper shortages and supply chain disruptions - but is there more to the story? We discuss on Hobby Hotline last month - thanks co-hosts!
I am honest, but am I brutally honest? Enjoy Kirt's approach to buying and selling - seems to work for him but perhaps not all - thanks Kirt!
Source: https://www.podbean.com/eau/pb-5exu4-11e5b9c Skepi and I discuss Card Ladder with a special focus on the future, of what it is now and what it could become. The fact that it started out basketball-centric may be a distant memory in five years - we'll see! Thanks all!
How might nano-technology affect our sports card hobby? Get a nano-glimpse of our potential future with already cameras smaller than a grain of salt.
I guested on Jeremy's Collectable Live the week after the MiNT Collective while the memories were still fresh for both of us - I had some ideas for next year.
Check out the video channel Today's Collector - Jeremy Lee's interview show leading up to the MINT Collective - here are some excerpts - thanks Jeremy!
Joe and I sat down at the MINT Collective (sorry for the poor audio) and discussed our hobby journey - with Joe now recently becoming Collectable's Sports President - congrats Joe!
The first part of my interview with Josh Luber - please forgive the poor audio quality - the sound proof booth was not as sound-proof as we thought - thanks Josh!
It's possible I enjoy these recap Sports Card Insights episodes more than you do, as it gives me an opportunity to reflect and augment, if I so desire.
Three different boxes of this year's Panini basketball cards, at three different price points - I chose the middle set in spite of my excellent pull - find out what happened.
Source: https://www.podbean.com/eau/pb-w7ife-11f2317 The final part of my wide-ranging conversation with Josh - special thanks to Ray Schulte for helping make it happen, Chris Corbellini of Collectable for the A/V support, and Collectable's CEO Ezra Levine for spearheading the effort to get so many influencers together in Vegas for the MINT…
Source: https://www.podbean.com/eau/pb-xahgk-11ebf70 Doug, Cody, and I took a time-out at the MINT Collective and recorded this podcast directly from the show floor - thanks guys - keep up the great work with all you do! Check out MojoBreak!
Which hobby box would you rather have - Upper Deck Series 1 or O-Pee-Chee? Depends on what you enjoy and how much of an investor/prospector you are. Thanks Upper Deck!
Jake and I were having so much fun with our dueling basketball card hobby questions we kept the recorder going and here it is for your listening pleasure - thanks Jake!
Joel and I sat down near the end of the inaugural and unique MINT Collective in Las Vegas and discussed the implications for the sports card hobby going forward - thanks Joel!
Depends on your time horizon and your understanding of the prospect market (and future prospect market) as to which of these seven-card boxes you would prefer.
Source: https://www.podbean.com/eau/pb-nzdjj-11b8515 Today's Collector is found on the MINT Collective YouTube Channel - this is a small part of my interview that ran there in its entirety a few weeks ago.
Former New York Yankees' PR Director Marty Appel continued our interview as we lost track of time reminiscing about the old days - thanks Marty!
Jake Roy and I dueled with our questions and answers mainly about basketball cards. Let me know if you have questions too at doctorjamesbeckett@gmail.com and thanks.
Source: https://www.podbean.com/eau/pb-cyaar-11d00c0 Rich and I analyze the age-old battle between Mantle and Mays and the demand for their cards - what are the key factors determining why Mantle has become so much pricier?
Rich and I try to add fresh insights as to why Mantle's cards are so much more expensive than Mays' - especially compared to back in the early days of the hobby.
Ryan's new book is very helpful in "Spotting Fakes" - Ryan's side gig is vlogging card shows around the country for his YT channel - highly recommended.
Long-time hobby and baseball veteran PR maven Marty Appel tells some stories starting with his college internship answering Mickey Mantle's fan mail - thanks Marty!