In this episode of Slabnomics, Matt sits down with Raul Bustamante — better known as Stockn_Trade on Instagram — to talk about sports cards, content creation, and the evolving market. Raul shares how his background as an actor helped him bring authenticity and humor into the hobby, why being yourself always wins against the algorithm, and how he went from collecting baseball and basketball to diving headfirst into soccer cards.

We explore:

• Raul’s content journey, from COVID hobbyist to one of Instagram’s most creative voices in the card world.
• The importance of authenticity in content and collecting, and why younger audiences spot fakes instantly.
• The rise of soccer cards, Erling Haaland’s “Shaquille O’Neal effect,” and how market cycles around the World Cup create unique buying and selling opportunities.
• Insights into the delicate ecosystem of the hobby — collectors, flippers, breakers, and repacks all playing vital roles.
• Why timing, liquidity, and strategy matter more than hype when navigating card markets across sports.

If you’re a collector, flipper, or creator looking to grow in the hobby, this episode is packed with lessons on authenticity, market cycles, and building content that resonates.

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