RESELLER WEEKLY - CHASING CARDBOARD PODCAST

EP57 | Why Sports Cards are SPECULATIVE | Twitter Strategies for the Hobby | Russell Crowe & Warm Embraces .... with IVAN LOVEGREN

May 23, 2019 00:01 - 1 hour - 67 MB

Oh boy... today's show is ALL over the place. We jump back down memory lane to talk Ivan's entrance into the hobby. Then we skip ahead and talk about the current state of the hobby....and why Sports Cards are REALLY SPECULATIVE! After some intense banter around Gold, Chickens, and other creative hobby metaphors... we finally get to our main topic. What Ivan has learned from his growth across Social Media. How can you use Twitter more effectively for your business/personal use? This is ...

EP56 | NBA Playoffs & Hobby Impact, NFL DRAFT Reaction, MLB Season Thoughts || Avengers End Game?

May 09, 2019 22:07 - 1 hour - 72.6 MB

Shani and I are back this week to break-down some of our thoughts on current sports 'happenings'... including: - NBA Playoffs -- any positive/negative hobby impact? - The Warriors and Celtics and their collapse - NFL Draft Reactions - how do we manage to profit on this class? - Why the Cleveland Browns may dominate the Pittsburgh Steelers...a special rant from Shani - MLB Season... the prospect wave and the current flow of the season. - Headline Reaction & Avengers End Game discussio...

EP55 | SPECIAL | Breaking down LADDERS for 2019 & 2018 Bowman Baseball | BGS vs PSA Primer starring RONALD ACUNA JR.

May 06, 2019 21:39 - 39 minutes - 36.5 MB

This is a shorter SPECIAL EDITION episode for the data driven collectors/investors. I spend 30minutes breaking down the recent pricing ladders for: 2019 Bowman Baseball & 2018 Bowman Draft Baseball Learn how I process the data, provide analysis, and make my own investments based on the pricing ladders. In the final 9 minutes, I give a quick glimpse into an article we are writing on BGS vs PSA, which is the best investment? We have been working on this for a few months and it's starting t...

EP54 | Sports Card as a Side Hustle? The mindset of hobby capitalism with Chris @ Top Shelf Breaks

April 18, 2019 19:52 - 1 hour - 77.1 MB

On the road this week, but squeezed in a great conversation with Chris Keller from Top Shelf Breaks! Today we spend nearly 90minutes talking through the mindset that goes into running a hobby business. Specifically, what lessons/tips/ideas Chris has from his 5+ years running his business. - Promotions vs Giveaway - Metrics to care about - Should profit always be the most important consideration? - Where should the MAJORITY of time be spent in the early days? - Apps/Technologies that ...

EP53 | Spring Time Fever | NCAA Basketball, MLB Early Season, Panini Status Basketball, Bowman Baseball, and WINNERS!

April 12, 2019 21:09 - 1 hour - 67.8 MB

After a 3 week sabbatical... we are back! Shani and I spend an hour and cover everything that's been on our minds the last couple of weeks, including: 2019 MLB Season EARLY THOUGHTS The March Madness Tourney and results from Bracket Contest Products: Panini Status Basketball, Diamond Kings, and Bowman Baseball ESPN Headline Reactions.... Come join in and check us out at www.BreakerCulture.com

BreakerCulture Weekly | EP52 | Late night with Ethan @ Prestige World Wide | Wax Packs for the eBay world!

March 21, 2019 02:11 - 1 hour - 64.5 MB

On today's episode (Ep 52), we get the opportunity to spend an hour with Ethan from Prestige World Wide Cards. This is another breaker that deserves your attention...and today you get to hear their story! JOIN THE MARCH MADNESS CONTEST is >>> RIGHT HERE <<<: password is "podcast" Here are some of the topics we cover in the conversation. + Why is it SO HARD to make a career breaking on eBay + What has/hasn't eBay done to make life easier? + How did PWWC get started in all of this? + F...

EP51 | March Madness Mania, Breaking down Bracket, and THE CONTEST (Read BELOW!)

March 18, 2019 04:05 - 1 hour - 58.1 MB

In this evening's episode Shani and I spend an hour giving you our initial thoughts on the bracket. We fill you with hopes and dreams of the perfect bracket and hopefully steer you in the right direction for your bracket contests. In addition, we try to give you some insight into the players that will have the most hobby impact in 2019/20.... and when to watch them play! But.... MOST IMPORTANTLY.... we talk about the details for the FIRST ANNUAL BreakerCulture March Madness Bracket Challe...

EP50 | Look who's back! eBay Breaker trends, Social Medial Frustrations, Headline Hopper, and more...

March 14, 2019 17:40 - 1 hour - 66.2 MB

Today I'm SO glad to have our beloved co-host back in the studio. Shani Pelled is back in the swing of things and it's like he never left! We dig into a variety of subjects, including: + Why the rise of eBay Breakers? + Is eBay breaking a good thing? + What did Shani do the last 3 months? + Social Media frustrations (*cough* eBay links are annoying) + Headline Hopper -- March Madness, MLB Rules, NFL Trades, etc.... We try out absolute best to keep this to an hour... which kept som...

EP49 | Skiing with Brent Williams | Breaking down 2019 Topps Heritage Baseball | Talking shop...

February 26, 2019 06:39 - 1 hour - 64.9 MB

I'm on family vacation this week, but wanted to get you some important content around 2019 Topps Heritage Baseball. There is NO ONE more in-tune with Heritage Baseball than Brent Williams (from BrentandBecca). So... I spend and hour chatting with him around the hobby, 2019 Topps Heritage, Topps Series 1, and a whole lot more. The best part about it...it's completely unedited. Instead of taking a few hours away from my family, I just kept the audio completely as-is. Sorry for any unusual ...

EP48 | Closing the book on 2019 Topps Series 1 - THE RESULTS - Lessons, Retail vs Hobby, and our love for product.

February 19, 2019 01:18 - 50 minutes - 46.5 MB

Today we (BreakerCulture.com) close the book on 2019 Topps Series 1 with a summary chat alongside Chris @ CRT Sports Cards. Over the last month we've walked through the approach to ripping/flipping...the specific approach to Topps Series 1... and now we finish it off with a capstone chat around the results of the break. Includes: Pros / Cons of 2019 Topps Series 1 Lessons from the Break What didn't work? What did? The adjustment within the hobby... Overall results from Retail + Hobby ...

EP47 | Eating Hummus w/MojoBreak | Superbowl, 2019 Baseball, Optic Basketball, Mahomes or Brady?

February 11, 2019 22:33 - 1 hour - 55.1 MB

In today's episode Doug (MojoBreak) and I kick back for an hour and discuss hummus, pita chips, Kambucha, and so much more. ;-) We also spend the other 98% of the time talking about: - 2019 Baseball -- approach -- Buyback products --- Optic Basketball ---- Mahomes, Goff, or Brady? ----- Step Brothers 2.... if it existed. ------ First off the Line, is it good? and a lot more. Check us out a BreakerCulture.com

EP46 | Leading the eBay charge w/702 Breakers | 2018-19 Optic Update | Giveaway

February 07, 2019 04:19 - 1 hour - 64.4 MB

Today I spend an hour with Toby from 702 BREAKERS and dig into their crazy success on eBay. You will get a TON of great insight from their journey to 33,000+ positive transactions. + Sneaky good products + How does eBay make it tough? + The hurdles of growing the business in this climate. + What lessons have been most impactful. + The worst products of the past year. + Reese's Peanut Butter Cups In addition, I give a couple of quick 18/19 Optic Basketball RETAIL break thoughts.... C...

EP45 | Chillin' with Top Shelf Breaks | 18/19 Optic Basketball | 2018 Football Success? | New gypsy?

January 26, 2019 18:19 - 1 hour - 62 MB

It's a slow(er) weekend in the sports world... so we wanted to give you some alternative entertainment. :-) Today I spend an hour with Chris from Top Shelf Breaks and cover our normal WIDE spectrum of topics. Those topics include: Lessons learned in 2018 Consolidation in the Group Break world Have football cards been good as advertised? Popeyes vs Panera Bread Oily, shirtless male "athletes"? 18/19 Optic Basketball GIVEAWAY ANNOUNCEMENT TSB ANNOUNCEMENT And much more... In addit...

EP44 | 2019 Topps Series 1 w/CRT | 2018 Contenders Football Secrets | 2 FREE BOXES!!

January 23, 2019 19:45 - 55 minutes - 50.5 MB

Today we cover two very important topics in the hobby right now. First, we spend 30minutes breaking down 2019 Topps Series 1 Baseball w/Chris from CRT Sports Cards. Second, I spend 10minutes at the end of the podcast breaking down our newest pricing ladder for 2018 Contenders Football - Rookie Ticket Autographs. In addition, this week only we are giving away TWO boxes of new product to a couple lucky listeners. The only thing you need to do is head to iTunes (Here) and fill out a revi...

EP43 | The State of Grading with Jeromy Murray @Beckett | NFL Playoffs | US Weekly

January 14, 2019 18:09 - 1 hour - 72.7 MB

Today I get the pleasure of spending 75 minutes with Jeromy Murray - VP of Grading Services @ Beckett. This is one of the more educational conversations we've had in awhile...and we cover various things, including: + The State of Grading heading into 2019 + Biggest concerns from Jeromy's perspective... + What REALLY happens when a card is received.. + What YOU can do to help improve your grades + Why Single Grades are going to keep being relevant + Why middle-aged men shouldn't read US...

EP42 | Spending the morning w/Sooz from Topps | Pink Eye, Supernatural, Topps Series 1, & Eminem.

January 10, 2019 20:35 - 1 hour - 56.8 MB

Today I get the pleasure of spending an hour with Sooz (Susan) from Topps. She manages most of the Social Media content for Topps and brings a refreshing voice / perspective to the show. We cover various things, including: + Why to get even more excited about Topps Series 1 + Which product is hardest to "market" + The state of Star Wars cards.... + Favorite card in her collection + The most under-appreciated part of a product release... + Favorite part of her job + The 2019 rookie cla...

EP41 | Wrapping up 2018 w/Rich Layton | Origin Story + Lots of Insight | Rookie Ladders

December 31, 2018 16:43 - 1 hour - 88.1 MB

We made it! 2018 is wrapping up and we are putting a bow on the year with a great conversation with Rich Layton from Layton Sports Cards. Rich has been around the block and has run a successful breaking company for over 7 years! There is a whole lot of expertise/insight flowing during our conversation, including: + Lessons learned during early years. + Why opening a physical retail location was important + How hard it is to run a business of this magnitude + Which manufacturers have most...

EP40 | How to Make Money in Baseball Cards w/CRT SportsCards & 18/19 Contenders Basketball Truths

December 28, 2018 17:18 - 1 hour - 71.6 MB

If you have ANY desire to dig into the methods and secrets to turning a profit on certain products, this episode is for you. Chris from CRT_SportsCards spend an hour discussing his Top 6 products of 2018...and dives into the process of turning a profit on case rips/investments. At the intro I also give a quick bit of insight into the RETAIL release of 2018/19 Panini Contenders Basketball. BUYER BEWARE! A few topics include: How to properly purchase products Does preselling sets really m...

EP39 | Cards are Secondary. The death of a loved one. Life update w/Shani

December 21, 2018 16:15 - 33 minutes - 30.9 MB

Today's episode is much different than our normal agenda....but much more important than usual. We spend 30minutes welcoming Shani back into the BC routine...but more importantly, get an update on what's been happening in his life. This is the time of year where we don't need reminders to focus on the IMPORTANT things in life... but that doesn't mean we all will capitalize on every moment. I hope today's conversation with Shani will help you refocus and understand where to set your sights t...

EP38 | Crackin' Wax invited Ruth & Gehrig -- 2018 Optic Football Retail

December 18, 2018 23:30 - 1 hour - 56 MB

Today we spend an hour catching up with Christopher over at Crackin' Wax. They've been on a tear the last few weeks with a couple of big time pulls... so we discuss this and... - Muppets Christmas - Electric Card Sorters - New Album from Failure - 2018 Bowman Draft - State of the hobby heading into 2019. I also share a few tips on 2018 Donruss Optic Football Retail... (at the beginning of the show) Check out more at BreakerCulture.com

EP37 | Interview w/Big Time Breaks & 18-19 Prizm Basketball Breakdown

December 11, 2018 00:11 - 1 hour - 62.1 MB

Today we spend an hour chatting with the guys from Big Time Breaks. Chris and Stephen are a blast to chat with and you'll absolutely get a kick out of the conversation. In the first 10 minutes, we also give you a premium rundown of our insights from 2018-19 Prizm Basketball. Lots to cover and we do it in 8minutes. :-) Check out more at BreakerCulture.com

EP36 | The ART of MLB Prospecting w/Bowman Contributor JAYPERS | 2018 Bowman Draft Tips!

December 02, 2018 05:16 - 41 minutes - 37.6 MB

In Episode 35 we get the great opportunity to chat with J.P. Schwartz (@Jaypers413) who is one of the definitive voices within MLB prospecting. JP is a Bowman checklist contributor and an excellent source of prospect insight. I’ve followed him + his insight for years and now consider his twitter account a MUST follow. There are a lot of opinions in our hobby but very few as educated and complete as Jaypers. And the timing couldn’t be better…. With 2018 Bowman Draft releasing on December 14t...

EP35 | 2018-19 Panini Prizm Basketball THE GREAT DEBATE & Investing in Football Cards PART 2

November 25, 2018 20:34 - 1 hour - 75.5 MB

This episode we dive REALLY deep into 2018-19 Panini Prizm Basketball and unpack where the marketplace is driving prices. Is it realistic? Is it a pipe dream? What about the top rookies? We give you our thoughts on who's priced to high/low. Checkout 2018-19 Prizm Pricing Ladder here: https://www.breakerculture.com/2018-19-nba-prizm-ladder-112518/ The 2nd half is the continuation of our football thoughts from EP34. We give our suggestions on collecting/investing in the Football Card market...

EP34 | 18/19 NBA Hoops, RC Class through Week 3, How to Save the NFL Hobby?

November 14, 2018 16:38 - 1 hour - 74.4 MB

In today's episode, Shani and I get back at it! Breaking down products and digging into the #'s are what we love doing...and it's how we bring you more value. There is a lot of this today. 1st half: - Discussing 2018/19 Panini NBA Hoops + Donruss Basketball - Observations from NBA Rookie Class - Affect on upcoming Prizm Release. - Where is the value over the next month? 17/18 Prizm Rookie Ladder: https://www.breakerculture.com/nba-rookie-price-tracker/ 18/19 Prizm Silver Expectations: htt...

EP33 | Squirrel Hill Shooting w/Shani & Sat Morning Cereal w/MojoBreak (Doug)

October 29, 2018 19:37 - 1 hour - 65.5 MB

Today's episode will be remembered for a long time. About 5min into our conversation w/Doug @ MojoBreak Shani was notified of a shooting happening around the corner from his home. This shooting ended up being the Squirrel Hill Jewish Center incident that has broken a lot of our hearts. The first half of the podcast is a 40-min conversation w/Doug @ MojoBreak. We cover a variety of things including: + New Products - Prizm Football & Hoops Basketball + How they go about scheduling their break ...

EP32 | BIG WEEK in HOBBBY (Prizm/Hoops/Archives) w/BH35 | Being Creative as a Group Breaker.

October 24, 2018 19:39 - 1 hour - 75.5 MB

We are thrilled to have Bryan from BH35 Sports Cards (www.bh35sportscards.com) back with us this week. We spend 40min discussing this upcoming CRAZY week, with multiple flagship releases. - 2018 Panini Hoops Basketball - 2018 Panini Prizm Football - 2018 Topps Archives Baseball (Hobby) The 2nd half we dig into some of the recent changes Bryan has been experimenting with... some good business/hobby discussion ensues. As always we factor in various mindless banter and random jokes about the Be...

EP31 | NBA Tip-Off Special | Our Predictions | Is this the BEST RC Class in a decade?

October 19, 2018 19:43 - 1 hour - 76.5 MB

Oh yes. It's time for us to spend 90min talking about one thing....the NBA! The 2018/19 NBA Season kicked off this week and we kick back and discuss: + Our season predictions for the East + West + Which 2017/18 Rookies are best to invest in...and which aren't. + Which 2018/19 Rookies to Watch / Invest in.... + Why we think this class is so deep and valuable + How to properly invest in Panini Prizm Silver Rookies... what does the data show? Basketball is our passion and we both spend a lot ...

EP30 | NFL Week 6, Prizm Basketball, Retail Scares | w/TopShelfBreaks | #RaccoonsHaveFeelingsToo

October 16, 2018 22:49 - 1 hour - 72.8 MB

Today we continue a previous conversation with Chris @ TopShelfBreaks and cover a LOT of "chunky" topics. We spend lots of time on NFL Week 6 + Prizm Football.... we talk through Retail/Hobby Dilemma, and we dive into a rising topic around 2018 Prizm Basketball. In 2nd half we dig into 2017 NFL products and how to structure mixers...and then we have a not-so-crazy rapid fire where Chris tries his best to survive. Thanks to our sponsor, DubbsCoffee.com -- Go check them out and use code "...

EP29 | Getting to know Tracy Hackler @Panini | What do Mahomes, Michel, and Kamara have in common?

October 10, 2018 18:08 - 1 hour - 69.7 MB

This week we kick back and chill with Tracy Hackler from Panini America. There is no doubt you’ll be intrigued with our conversation as we cover a TON of great hobby topics. Here is what you can look forward to: * What exactly does Tracy do? * How Tracy approaches his role with Panini. * How good of a basketball player is Mark Cuban? * Is there a product that is more difficult to market? * The intricacies of creating + promoting a retail product. * “Cards are hard!” — agreed. * The realiti...

EP28 | Kicking it w/ Buck City Breaks | #SpectraVsPokemonGo

October 04, 2018 19:06 - 1 hour - 75.9 MB

In episode 28 we spend an hour chatting with the guys (Chris & Adam) at Buck City Breaks. If you are remotely interested in learning about starting a business (group break or not) then listen to this episode. These guys are brutally honest and are NOT scared to help others succeed. We talk through: - How BCB began, lessons learned, taking bold steps, etc... - How to be efficient! - October Football products - Preparing for the hobby bubble -- what can be changed? - Pokemon Go and how it co...

EP27 | Blessing kids w/Kidority + 2018 Bowman Chrome w/Matt

September 28, 2018 20:13 - 1 hour - 70 MB

This episode we chat with two guests. FIRST, we spend some time with Sarah from Kidority Kards. The folks over at Kidority are finding ways to supply kids with unique packs of cards... helping to spread the hobby love. You'll enjoy getting to know about their work! SECOND, we break down two MAJOR releases this week w/Matt @ Cardboard Treasures. We discuss 2018 Bowman Chrome, 2018 National Treasures Baseball, Panini Checklists, October football releases, and much more! Be sure to check o...

EP26 | NFL Week 3, MLB Postseason, Space Jam 2, Holidays

September 24, 2018 15:40 - 1 hour - 89.1 MB

On the evening of NFL Week 3, Shani and I breakdown what just happened....and what it means for the hobby. We also touch on: - MLB Postseason -- ROOKIES TO WATCH - LA Lakers and Shani's man crush on Rondo - Why aren't there more holiday's on the calendar? - What's up with Space Jam 2? - Retail and Hobby.... where is the "hobby" trending? - and a lot more! Check out our sponsor INKFROG @ http://www.breakerculture.com/inkfrog Check out BreakerCulture @ http://www.breakerculture.com

EP25 | Heritage High Number // NFL Week 3 // NBA Prizm Prices!

September 21, 2018 16:10 - 27 minutes - 25 MB

In this shorter episode, I spend 25min covered 3 important topics. | 2018 Topps Heritage High Number Baseball --- 1st week Price Trends --- What's up with wax pricing? --- How to approach Acuna/Soto/Ohtani/Torres | NFL Week 3 --- The Top 6 Rookies I'm watching --- The Baker Mayfield Show --- Upcoming Products | NBA Prizm Pricing Ladder (2017/18 Panini) --- Now is the time to invest! --- How are some of these guys holding such good value? --- Which players am I watching? --- How t...

EP24 | w/Chris @ TopShelfBreaks | Can of Beans to Breaker?

September 13, 2018 03:52 - 1 hour - 89.8 MB

Every wonder how to turn a CAN OF BEANS into a lifelong profession? Today, Chris and I discuss how beans led to Group Breaks... We also chat about: - The secrets of running great breaks. - Looking back 5 years ago, what to improve on? - Random.Org Premium - Opening up a retail location - Chunky Cards vs Chrome Cards? - Why breakers aren't rippers/// - Allocations - Mason Rudolph a sleeper? - Favorite Products of the Year - The 1975, the NIGHT GAME, and other bands. ++ MORE.... || INKFROG |...

EP23 | Chat w/Crackin' Wax | Ohtani a hobby decoy? Nah....

September 09, 2018 04:40 - 1 hour - 69.8 MB

This episode we spend the morning getting to know Chris from Crackin' Wax....one of the early breakers focused on Charity Breaks. We cover a LOT of random topics including: - How Crackin' Wax began... - Working with the wife...and how to do it well. - Ohtani a hobby distraction? - Panini Chronicles a winner? - Ginter Cryptocurrency - and much more....

EP22 | Hanging w/Bryan @BH35 | Captain Underpants + beyond

September 03, 2018 14:54 - 1 hour - 73 MB

Today we spend a morning chatting with Bryan with BH35 Sports Cards. Bryan has been a staple in the hobby since the early days in the group breaking scene...I think you'll enjoy the conversation! Topics include: How BH35 began? Reasons to cut cable? From Chicago to Miami... The early days of group breaking & the point he knew it was legitimate. The key things for new breakers to know. Are we in a hobby bubble? Spending $100 on Captain Underpants? Tom Hanks or....? So much more... - Rapid Fi...

EP21 | Ginter Cryptocurrency, Chronicles, Fire, MLB RoY?

August 29, 2018 18:16 - 1 hour - 67.8 MB

This week cover some of the past week's hobby craziness. - Topps Allen & Ginter Cryptocurrency - 2018 Panini Chronicles Baseball - 2018 Topps Fire Baseball - Who is the MLB Hobby RoY? - 2018 Panini Origins Football - and.... 2018/19 Panini Contenders Draft Basketball This week's sponsor is one of my all-time favorite tools -- InkFrog. If you are listing anything on eBay and need a way to juice up your sales, Inkfrog is what you need. We've been using for 3 years and it's been a game-changer...

EP20 | Chat w/Cardboard Treasures | WWE, Illusions, eBay....

August 23, 2018 17:46 - 1 hour - 77.4 MB

In this episode we have a full-length interview with Matt from Cardboard Treasures. We cover a variety of topics including: From baseball scholarship to professional wrestling... Does being a professional wrestler helps with group breaking? How to handle terrible products? Don't be bullied by a Steelers Fan. Junk Food, Dwayne "The Rock" Johnson, Hulk Hogan. Buzz Words in the hobby .... "blood bath" Check out the landing page here: https://www.breakerculture.com/bcweeklypodcast-ep20/

EP19 | Archives, Unparalleled, Die-Cuts, 2019 Topps, Travel?

August 21, 2018 15:27 - 1 hour - 83.5 MB

This week we cover a TON of topics ranging from: New Releases: Topps Archives, Panini Unparalleled, & Crown Royale Upcoming Releases: Diamond Icons, High Tek Product Thoughts: 2019 Topps Life: How to handle friend that asks you to sell their cards or sees your massive inventory of cards. Much more!

EP18 | Interview w/Battlefield Box Breaks

August 15, 2018 01:59 - 1 hour - 56.7 MB

Today we spend an hour getting to know Tyler from Battlefield Box Breaks. They are entering their 2nd year as a Facebook breaker and have started to carve out their spot in the market. We talk about various products, 1st year as a breaker, keeping the wife happy, and so much more. Come on in and enjoy! Check us out at: www.breakerculture.com Check Battlefield out at: https://www.facebook.com/groups/BattlefieldBoxBreaks/

EP17 | Football Mania, Retail Odds, Topps or Bowman Chrome?

August 12, 2018 22:00 - 1 hour - 59.4 MB

This week join us for a sports card infused discussion around; + National Sports Card Day + Retail Collecting + Football Release Mania + Topps Chrome vs Bowman + Tiger Woods + Fast Food Favorites + New Movies Thanks for listening -- be sure to check out the show details at www.breakerculture.com

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