In this episode, Ron McKeefery interviews Chris Bing (@Allset24), a passionate card collector and entrepreneur. They discuss Chris's journey from a casual collector to a serious business owner in the sports card market. Chris shares his strategies for collecting, selling, and managing inventory, emphasizing the importance of systems and processes. He also highlights innovative selling strategies, niche marketing, and the significance of community in the hobby. The conversation concludes with insights into current trends and future outlooks in card collecting.

Chapters

00:00 Introduction to the Hobby Journey

01:10 From Hobby to Business: Chris's Journey

06:32 Current Strategies and Goals in Card Collecting

12:00 The Importance of Systems and Processes

13:59 Creative Selling Strategies and Bulk Lots

19:28 Niche Marketing and Targeted Selling Strategies

22:02 Niche Branding in the Sports Card Market

29:00 The Power of Content Creation and Community

36:18 Trends and Insights in Card Collecting

39:51 Strategies for Increasing Card Value

Takeaways

• Chris started collecting cards in high school and returned to it during college.

• He learned to fund his hobby by trading low-value cards for team-specific cards.

• Chris's goal is to become the super collector of Stevie Johnson, aiming to own every unique card.

• He emphasizes the importance of using platforms like eBay for selling cards efficiently.

• Chris advocates for using a thermal printer to streamline shipping processes.

• He has developed relationships with bulk suppliers to acquire low-end cards.

• Chris has found success in selling pre-made dollar boxes and bulk lots on eBay.

• He is experimenting with niche marketing by branding a new eBay store focused on Chicago sports.

• Chris believes that the card collecting community is supportive and collaborative.

• He is excited about the increasing availability of low-end cards on eBay due to improved listing processes.

Keywords

#cardcollecting, #entrepreneurship, #eBayselling, #sportscards, #inventorymanagement, #nichemarketing, #communitybuilding, #TikTok, #contentcreation, #hobbytrends