Everything Starts at $1… And Moves the Entire Hobby 🤯💰

What happens when every collectible starts at $1?

In this episode of Collector Nation, Ryan Alford sits down with Jared Kavlie, Founder of Pristine Auction, to break down one of the most disruptive models in the hobby.

From Craigslist flips to a full-scale auction engine, Jared explains how speed, accessibility, and trust built a platform that now moves thousands of cards daily.

Topics covered:
💰 Why the $1 starting bid model works
📈 How live auctions became 30% of the business
🧠 The psychology of impulse buying in auctions
⚡ Why fast auctions change pricing behavior
📊 How comps get challenged in real-time bidding
📦 The consignment model and scaling inventory
🔥 Why live selling is reshaping the hobby economy

The biggest shift?
Collecting isn’t just about owning anymore…
It’s about how fast the market can move.

👇 Would you trust live auction prices over comps?