RESELLER WEEKLY - CHASING CARDBOARD PODCAST

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  --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/breakerculture/message

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?  + From non-collector to breaker specialist... + Great products....awful products.... + Lessons learned over past 3 years.... Lots to unpack...  but I promise it's an enjoyable conversation and you'll leave with few new nuggets of insight! --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/breakerculture/message

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 Challenge. For the winners we have multiple gift cards from: Top Shelf Breaks, MojoBreak, Crackin Wax', Buck City Breaks, Prestige World Wide, & 702 Breaker$ Entry is COMPLETELY FREE. You can >>>> ENTER RIGHT HERE <<<<< --- Password is "podcast" There is a TWO BRACKET max per player.  1st Place = 3 DIFFERENT Gift Cards from the above breakers & Interview on upcoming podcast 2nd Place = 2 DIFFERENT Gift Cards from the above breakers LAST PLACE = 1 Gift Card from one of the above breakers Have fun!!  --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/breakerculture/message

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 some important topics tabled for this weekend's episode (Heritage Results, and Optic VS Prizm Vs Select). --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/breakerculture/message

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 static or long pauses on my end... just the sacrifice for the week. :-) Check us out at BreakerCulture.com  --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/breakerculture/message

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 Check out BreakerCulture.com for more pricing analysis throughout the week!  --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/breakerculture/message

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  --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/breakerculture/message

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.... Check out PRICING LADDERS at BreakerCulture.com!  --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/breakerculture/message

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 addition, I give a quick 18/19 Optic Basketball RETAIL breakdown right at the beginning of the podcast.  DON'T FORGET, 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 review for the show. We'll draw two usernames from our reviews and send out some boxes on the show next week. Deadline is WEDNESDAY 1/30!   Check out PRICING LADDERS at BreakerCulture.com!  --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/breakerculture/message

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 review for the show. We'll draw two usernames from our reviews and send out some boxes on the show next week. (Only caveat, want to see at least 10 reviews).  Finally, check out CRT Sports Cards eBay Store with THIS LINK (starting on Wed 1/30). $5 off any eBay purchase over $25. --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/breakerculture/message

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 WEEKLY and much more... I believe you'll leave this podcast feeling much more informed about the process of grading ... and a bit more understanding of the hiccups we all deal with. :-) and... don't forget to check out BreakerCulture.com for product releases, insights, reviews, and much more!  --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/breakerculture/message

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 class. :-) and much more... Enjoy the conversation with Sooz --and follow her on Twitter @yanxchick and... don't forget to check out BreakerCulture.com for product releases, insights, reviews, and much more!    --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/breakerculture/message

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 to prove in 2019 + Why do some products randomly rise in price? + Why grocery store music is so soothing? Be sure to check out 18/19 Prizm Basketball Pricing Ladder HERE and 2018 Bowman Draft Pricing Ladder HERE. --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/breakerculture/message

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 matter? Is grading critical? How do you balance sorting? Sorting techniques? How to decide which products to double-down on.... Where to potentially focus in 2019. Why Chipotle burritos are soo good. The Town vs Godfather vs Donnie B? and so much more..... Check out the article here: https://www.breakerculture.com/2018-year-in-review-baseball/ --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/breakerculture/message

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 this Holiday season. Enjoy the show. --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/breakerculture/message