Geeked Out Collecting

Geeked Out Collecting

By Jessica FelicianoBusinessLeisureInvestingHobbies
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Geeked Out Collecting episodes

  • Meet the Data Scientist Keeping the Hobby Honest - Tom from @pancake_analytics

    Get ready! This podcast episode I had the pleasure of bringing on Tom from @pancake_analytics and we get super data nerdy. If you know me, you know that I work in data all day every day so bringing on a data scientist was an absolute no brainer. We get into Data Science, Machine Learning, Models, AI and we apply it to hobby collectibles! 

    You can find Tom here: 

    • IG - https://www.instagram.com/pancake_analytics/
    • Website - https://pancakebreakfaststats.com/
    • Youtube - https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCk3mHuN3TwfFTHsJRcsHfzg?view_as=subscriber
    • Facebook - https://pancakebreakfaststats.com/
    • His Book - https://www.amazon.com/dp/B08ZQ3NVLX/ref=sr_1_2?dchild=1&keywords=pokemon+data+science&qid=1616522638&sr=8-2

    Time Stamps:

    • Intro | 0:00:00
    • How hard it REALLY is to track card sales and value accurately | 0:03:27
    • Fraud and outliers in data science | 0:15:15
    • Trust but verify | 0:20:03
    • Tom’s 25 Year sweet spot hypothesis | 0:32:57
    • Data variables | 0:48:40
    • Teaching AI to make sales projections | 0:51:35
    • Marvel and Pokemon | 0:58:48
    • “We need access to the data” - it’s hard to assess value | 1:06:58
    • Moving into data science | 1:23:20


    You can find me here:
    IG:@geeked_out_collecting
    Twitch:/feliwankenobi
    Website:www.GeekedOutCollecting.com
    Free Profit Calculator for eBay: www.profitcalculator.online/profitCalculator.html
    Free BGS Calculator: www.profitcalculator.online/bgscalc.html
    Patreon: www.patreon.com/Geekedoutcollecting

    1 hr 45 min
  • The #1 Topic in Pokemon Collecting that NO ONE Talks About

    This is a topic that's near and dear to my heart that gets hardly any love or attention from the hobby overall and that is data literacy. It's a very important topic to cover because data fundamentally has very persuasive qualities and with the lack of complete and accurate data in the hobby collectibles world, I want to share go through a few topics in the hopes that you will be less duped by the bad data out there.

    Time Stamps: 

    • Intro | 0:00:00
    • What is Bad Data? | 0:03:28
    • How to Spot Bad Data | 0:05:56
    • A few additional questions to ask yourself next time you're reviewing data | 0:10:16


    You can find me here:
    IG:@geeked_out_collecting
    Twitch:/feliwankenobi
    Website:www.GeekedOutCollecting.com
    Free Profit Calculator for eBay: www.profitcalculator.online/profitCalculator.html
    Free BGS Calculator: www.profitcalculator.online/bgscalc.html
    Patreon: www.patreon.com/Geekedoutcollecting

    15 min
  • Meet the Collector Who Sold His Boat to Buy Pokemon Cards - Eric from @pokemonster89

    If you’re like many of us, you’re collecting Pokemon product you love while also building a nice, cushy nest egg. In this episode, I brought on Eric from @pokemonster89 and we talked about his collection, how he’s acquired it and what advice he can give us as we build our nest eggs. Plot twist: don’t sell yourself short - stay patient and you can build up to getting some amazing cards.

    Here's how to find Eric: 

    • IG: @pokemonster89  


    Time Stamps: 

    • Intro | 0:00:00
    • Pokemon Card Sheets | 0:01:31
    • Eric’s collection and his story | 0:03:22
    • Collecting to build a nest egg vs. collecting what you love | 0:16:39
    • Japanese sets | 0:23:50
    • In person sales and price impact | 0:31:28
    • Influencers influencing the market | 0:38:45
    • Buying 9’s and the rubber band | 0:53:18
    • Where the market is now | 1:04:09
    • Protecting your valuables | 1:19:55
    • Getting multiple perspectives and being educated on the market | 1:34:15
    • “Chasing the past in the present” | 1:41:26

    You can find me here:
    IG:@geeked_out_collecting
    Twitch:/feliwankenobi
    Website:www.GeekedOutCollecting.com
    Free Profit Calculator for eBay: www.profitcalculator.online/profitCalculator.html
    Free BGS Calculator: www.profitcalculator.online/bgscalc.html
    Patreon: www.patreon.com/Geekedoutcollecting

    1 hr 50 min
  • Three Collecting Lessons from the King of Pokemon

    In this episode of the Geeked Out Collecting Podcast, I go through three lessons (or rules of thumb) that I've learned from Gary Haase, King of Pokemon. #FreeGary

    Time Stamps:

    • Intro 0:00
    • Lesson #1 1:40
    • Lesson #2 4:39
    • Lesson #3 8:22

    You can find me here:
    IG:@geeked_out_collecting
    Twitch:/feliwankenobi
    Website:www.GeekedOutCollecting.com
    Free Profit Calculator for eBay: www.profitcalculator.online/profitCalculator.html
    Free BGS Calculator: www.profitcalculator.online/bgscalc.html
    Patreon: www.patreon.com/Geekedoutcollecting

    12 min
  • Learning the Fundamental Principles Underlying Physical Asset Collecting w/ Jeremy Padawer

    For all of us who LOVE looking at hobby collecting from a pragmatic financial lens, you will absolutely love the conversation I had with Jeremy Padawer. He has been an avid collector with a massive collection across so many different sectors like WWE figurines, sports cards, Pokemon and so many others. In this episode, we really dig deep into his mindset and how he assesses franchises and their collectibility. You don't want to miss this one.

    You can find Jeremy here:

    • Instagram
    • Twitter
    • Website

    Show Notes: 

    • Intro | 0:00
    • Jeremy's elevator pitch | 0:03:16
    • Fortnite | 0:05:50
    • Fundamental collecting principles | 0:25:29
    • FaB | 0:28:04
    • Truth behind Shadowless cards | 0:34:45
    • 1998 Demo Intro Packs | 0:39:53
    • Trainer Decks | 0:42:30
    • Pedigrees in trading cards | 0:49:59
    • Last thoughts | 1:00:06

    You can find me here:
    IG:@geeked_out_collecting
    Twitch:/feliwankenobi
    Website:www.GeekedOutCollecting.com
    Free Profit Calculator for eBay: www.profitcalculator.online/profitCalculator.html
    Free BGS Calculator: www.profitcalculator.online/bgscalc.html
    Patreon: www.patreon.com/Geekedoutcollecting

    1 hr 5 min
  • Why I Stopped Buying Graded Cards...(kinda)

    In this episode I got into a bit more detail as to why I don't incorporate buying slabs into my main buying strategy for investing Pokemon cards. Now, that doesn't mean I stop completely because there are opportunities I do and am willing to pounce on, but I go into depth why I for the most part stay away from slabs (even though they're my favorite part of the hobby).

    Show Notes: 

    • Intro - 0:00
    • Reason #1 - 1:49
    • Reason #2 - 3:08
    • Reason #3 - 5:12
    • Conclusion - 9:07

    You can find me here:
    IG:@geeked_out_collecting
    Twitch:/feliwankenobi
    Website:www.GeekedOutCollecting.com
    Free Profit Calculator for eBay: www.profitcalculator.online/profitCalculator.html
    Free BGS Calculator: www.profitcalculator.online/bgscalc.html
    Patreon: www.patreon.com/Geekedoutcollecting

    15 min
  • Financially Analyzing Pokemon with a Professional - Conner from @rocpokemon

    For today's guest I brought on Conner from @rocpokemon. If you haven't heard of him before, today is your lucky day because he is a financial professional during the day and at night a Pokemon collector and investor. His insight so is grounded and well informed - with everything that he talks about, he brings it back to a financial principle/concept/thesis so take out your notebook, you will need it!

    Here's how you can find Conner: 

    • Instagram: @rocpokemon


    Show Notes

    • Intro | 0:00:00
    • Conner's Background | 0:03:34
    • Harry Potter Cards | 0:12:05
    • If you don't have the cash, it's not a good deal | 0:20:37
    • Discussion around patterns in the market | 0:28:38
    • Mitigating risk | 0:34:27
    • Paying too much for cards?  | 0:43:30
    • Asset allocation in hobby collecting | 0:52:51
    • Japanese Market | 1:10:24
    • Market education | 1:18:21
    • More Japanese Market | 1:22:02
    • Conner's Buying Strategy for 2021 | 1:33:40
    • Logan Paul's Recent Auction - they're buying more than just the packs | 1:55:22
    • Have we hit the Pokemon Cap this year already?  | 2:06:53
    • Where you can reach Conner | 2:24:17


    You can find me here:
    IG: @geeked_out_collecting
    Twitch: /feliwankenobi
    Website: www.GeekedOutCollecting.com
    BGS Subgrades Calculator: www.profitcalculator.online/bgs-calc.html
    Free Profit Calculator for eBay:  www.profitcalculator.online
    Patreon: www.patreon.com/Geekedoutcollecting

    2 hr 30 min
  • Three Expensive Lessons I've Learned as a Collector

    As they say (I don't know who they is) you learn more from your failures than your successes, which is true even with hobby collecting. But with where prices are and where values are going, these mistakes can turn into very expensive lessons. So what I want to do for this week's episode is go over three expensive lessons I've Learned as a Collector. 

    Show Notes: 

    • Intro 0:00
    • Lesson #1 - 4:04
    • Lesson #2 - 7:01
    • Lesson #3 - 8:55
    • Outro - 10:57

    You can find me here:
    IG: @geeked_out_collecting
    Twitch: /feliwankenobi
    Website: www.GeekedOutCollecting.com
    Free Profit Calculator for eBay:  www.profitcalculator.online
    Patreon: www.patreon.com/Geekedoutcollecting

    14 min
  • Diversifying Your Portfolio with Fortnite Cards w/ Joel from @modern_card1

    With all of this movement in the Fortnite market, I had to bring Joel from @modern_card1 back onto the podcast so that we could talk about it some more. We don't stop there though, here are a few other topics we touch on: 

    • the 25th Anniversary
    • Tourney cards
    • Moving into niche sub sectors


    Here's how you can find Joel: 

    • IG: @modern_card1

    Show Notes:

    • Intro | 0:00:00
    • Fortnite | 0:03:16
    • Vintage Pack Openings  | 0:17:11
    • 25th Anniversary | 0:20:19
    • Star Wars Cards | 0:41:05
    • Tourney cards | 0:50:36
    • Fortnite Promo cards | 1:26:51
    • The Oldest Collectible | 1:42:30
    • Collector problems | 1:46:50
    • Moving into niche sectors | 1:53:53
    • Fortnite Series 1 Box Types | 2:01:32


    You can find me here:
    IG: @geeked_out_collecting
    Twitch: /feliwankenobi
    Website: www.GeekedOutCollecting.com
    Free Profit Calculator for eBay:  www.profitcalculator.online
    Patreon: www.patreon.com/Geekedoutcollecting

    2 hr 16 min
  • How to Start Your Pokemon Collection Part #2 - English Pokemon Sets Explained

    New to collecting Pokemon cards and feeling a bit overwhelmed with the plentiful amount of English Pokemon sets to collect? In this episode I explain vintage vs modern sets, go through the different generations of sets and give you insight on next steps when collecting!

    Show Notes:

    • Pre-Intro 0:00:0
    • Intro 0:1:44
    • Vintage vs. Modern Pokemon sets 0:3:48
    • Pokemon set generations 0:4:49
    • Generation #1 0:5:28
    • Generation #2 0:5:47
    • Generation #3 0:6:18
    • Generation #4 0:6:50
    • Generation #5 0:7:04
    • Generation #6 0:7:24
    • Generation #7 0:7:45
    • Generation #8 0:8:18
    • Next steps 0:8:40
    • Outro 0:948


    Watch this episode on Youtube: https://youtu.be/cYs7vW7V7mw

    You can find me here:
    IG: @geeked_out_collecting
    Twitch: /feliwankenobi
    Website: www.GeekedOutCollecting.com
    Free Profit Calculator for eBay:  www.profitcalculator.online
    Patreon: www.patreon.com/Geekedoutcollecting

    10 min

About Geeked Out Collecting

From the publisher's feed

At Geeked Out Collecting podcast we apply financial and investing principles to our hobby collecting - from trading card games like Pokemon and Magic the Gathering to Comic books and Funko Pops, we do it all. The goal is to turn dusty hobby collections into profitable nest eggs.