In this episode, Ron McKeefery interviews Alex Biggs, a passionate sports card collector and TikTok influencer. They discuss Alex's journey from childhood collecting to rediscovering his passion during the COVID pandemic. Alex shares his strategies for making money with sports cards, emphasizing the importance of buying singles over boxes. He also talks about his transition from selling on eBay to using Whatnot and the challenges of balancing his card business with a full-time job and family responsibilities. The conversation highlights the impact of social media on Alex's life and business, as well as his future plans for growth in the card industry.

Chapters

00:00 Introduction to the Collector's Journey

01:05 Rediscovering the Passion for Collecting

06:38 Strategies for Making Money with Sports Cards

13:07 The Evolution of Selling: From eBay to Whatnot

19:16 Balancing Collecting and Business

25:28 Navigating Social Media and Content Creation

33:12 Future Plans and Growth in the Card Business

Takeaways

• Alex Biggs started collecting cards as a child and returned to it during COVID.

• He discovered the potential for profit in sports cards after selling some of his collection.

• Buying singles is a more effective strategy for making money than buying boxes.

• Alex transitioned from eBay to Whatnot for selling cards.

• He emphasizes the importance of sourcing cards from shows and value bins.

• Social media, particularly TikTok, has significantly impacted Alex's life and business.

• Alex aims to create content consistently while balancing his card business and personal life.

• He believes in documenting his journey to help others in the collecting community.

• Alex's goal is to eventually go full-time with his card business.

• He is exploring ways to diversify his social media presence beyond TikTok.

Keywords

#sportscards, #collecting, #TikTok, #eBay, #Whatnot, #cardbusiness, #strategies, #content #creation, #collectorjourney, #makingmoney