Crowdfunding Nerds: Kickstarter Marketing, Business, & Beyond!

How Crowdfunding Can Fix Trading Card Games

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Ever wondered how trading card games (TCGs) are evolving in 2025? In episode 244 of Crowdfunding Nerds, Sean dives deep into the world of TCGs with guests Donnie Chase and Jacob Cecil. We tackle the hot issues of scalping, grading, and distribution, and explore how intellectual properties and marketing strategies are reshaping the industry.


Jacob shares his journey from engaging high school students with Magic: The Gathering to managing a game store bustling with Magic, Yu-Gi-Oh!, and Pokémon events. Meanwhile, Donnie takes us through his evolution from collecting sports cards to enjoying TCGs with his kids.

We discuss the challenges posed by Pokémon's nostalgia-driven demand spikes and Magic: The Gathering's innovative collector packs. Could crowdfunding be the key to overcoming these hurdles? Tune in to find out how preorders and digital platforms might just revolutionize the TCG landscape. Don't miss this insightful episode!

 

Links to check out!

Final Fantasy is the DEATH of Magic the Gathering - https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=zlrTqgAnMIQ&

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