Episode 5, Season 2: Baseball Market Analysis | Special Guest Zach Polen of PC Sports Cards

In this episode, Eric Mandelkern steps in as host for Matt Ham, as he is away on vacation at Disney. They also introduce a special guest and friend, Zach Polen from PC Sports Cards, to discuss the current state of the baseball card market, focusing on the strong performance of baseball cards despite expectations of a downturn. They delve into the value of players like Shohei Ohtani, Aaron Judge, and Ronald Acuna, debating their worth and the impact of performance on card prices. The conversation also touches on trust issues within auction platforms and the importance of timing in buying and selling cards.

Chapters

02:48 Personal Updates and Business Transitions

04:08 Market Trends and Insights

05:07 Baseball Market Analysis

11:50 Future of the Baseball Market

14:06 Cultural Impact of Shohei Ohtani

16:29 Valuing Sports Cards: A Comparative Analysis

18:10 The Future of Players: Predictions and Market Dynamics

25:26 Snipe and the Future of Online Auctions

40:36 Analyzing Player Performance and Market Value

43:04 The Future of Player Investments

48:34 Comparing Football and Baseball Markets

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