The concept of set building feels all but dead. Is that true, or has it taken on new forms?

Influencer marketing is one of the most widely used forms of advertising in the age of social media. Naturally, influencers have crept their way into the sports card world - intentional or not. Who are they? What purpose do they serve?

An analysis of the state of repacks in the hobby. What are their origins and why are they so popular? What does the future of repacks look like?

2023 Topps Series 1 Baseball cards have hit shelves with hobbyists clamoring for the great "value" provided by this year's jumbo/HTA boxes. Are these boxes really worth the rip, and at what cost(s), or have we been conditioned to think this way?

Looking at the secondary market, sports card singles prices reflect an often vast price difference between a card receiving a "mint" grade rather than "gem mint" or "pristine". Why does the hobby have such a disdain for mint condition?

Many hobbyists will point to overproduction as arguably the biggest issue plaguing the sports card industry in 2023. However, what if the concern wasn't for the number of copies produced for each card, but number of choices for a given player? Today, we'll break down why over choice is a larger concern for the market than overproduction.

Although eBay remains the most prominent platform in multiple senses for buying and selling sports cards, the online marketplace also remains one of the most scrutinized. Why does the hobby resent middlemen platforms such as eBay and is the hate justified? We break down a case study in eBay's "authenticity guarantee" program.

Weekly new product releases, ever-expanding parallel lists, and an unclear pecking order can lead to feelings of being overwhelmed in the hobby. Whether it's at a large regional card show or scrolling through social, JT breaks down why you may feel overwhelmed and explores solutions to reduce your anxieties.

Lower attendance at shows has led many to believe card shows are dying. While this sounds like hyperbole, there are some truths hidden within that sentiment. What has caused card shows to slow down? What could or should be done, if anything, to fix the problem?

Everyone has their own definition for what they consider a rare card. How do we make those judgments though? In today's episode, we look at the factors considered when classifying something as rare.