Summary: Facebook is King When it Comes to Pop! Collecting<br> This week Rick and Piper continue the Novice series by discussing how Pop! collectors can leverage Facebook to the maximum, as it relates to building your Pop! Collection. They also discuss both of their LONG lists of pickups this week, how running contests can get you in trouble, the PCA’s own shipping problems, and using subliminal messaging to build an audience. The episode closes with the Novice Series Vol 5: Navigating Facebook to Build your Pop! Collection and close with a BIG thank you! to all of the Pop Collectors Alliance members. Join us next week when we take a break from the Novices series and have some serious fun.<br> Announcements<br> Pops for Tots! Cooks Children Hospital Fort Worth Funko Pop Drive. Send donations to our PO box or donate via the website, all money will be used to purchase items to help out kids that are going through a rough time. Donations close on June 10th. Mail Donations to:<br> Pop Collectors Alliance PO Box 150490 Fort Worth, Texas 76108<br> Live Pop Swap!!!!! The First Ever!!!!<br> Pop Collectors Alliance Presents a LIVE Pop Swap Event!!!<br> Saturday June 9th, 2018 2 – 8 PM at Keller Pointe<br> 405 Rufe Snow Dr, Keller, TX 76248<br> Swappers: Tables are $10 each (with a 2 table max)<br> Admission: $5 Per Adult, Kids under 12 are FREE (Your $5 Admission comes with Raffle tickets)<br> Tons of Games and Raffles, Arcade, Food and an all around good time.<br> Make this event a historic moment in the Pop Collectors Alliance history!<br> Swappers interested in tables contact Tiffany @ Tiffany@astropandaproductions.com<br> Pop Collectors Alliance ELITE!!!!!!<br> If you would like to hear more about the Pop Collectors Alliance ELITE Program email us: info@popcollectorsalliance.com<br> Pop Collectors Alliance Pop Up Shop!<br> You’ve heard for weeks upon weeks all the awesome deals and collections Rick has been able to purchase, well the time has come to cash in!!!! Early June the Pop Collectors Alliance Pop Up Shop is coming and you can’t wait to see the great deals we will have. Just think STAR WARS, GAME OF THRONES, ANIMATION and COMICS….. We cant wait to show you what’s available!<br> Novice Series Vol 5: Navigating Facebook to Bolster Your Pop! Collection<br> Use Small Groups to Build a Better Community<br> Smaller groups are great especially if you have active Admin. You should really think about joining the <a href="https://www.facebook.com/groups/popcollectorsalliance/">PCA group</a> if you haven’t already! (Hint) (Hint)<br> Leverage Larger Groups to Obtain Harder to Find Pop!<br> There is just more to choose from sometimes in larger groups especially if they are spread across a larger area. Use these groups to find deals and trusted people to get some harder to find items.<br> Validate a Group’s Reputation<br> Make sure any group you decide to join has at a minimum these qualities:<br> <br> * Active Admin<br> * Pinned Posts for Rules<br> * A Rating / Review System for Buyers and Sellers<br> * A Group of Collectors that aren’t just Trolling Everyone or Making a Toxic Environment<br> * Collectors Helping Collectors<br> <br> Local Pickup vs Shipment<br> If at all possible try and find as many items local as possible. This could drive better deals and negotiations, eliminate shipment damage, and a better sense of security when purchasing from someone.<br> Follow us on all social media.<br> Twitter: <a href="https://twitter.com/popalliancepod">@popalliancepod</a><br> IG: <a href="https://www.instagram.com/popalliancepod/">@popcollectorsalliance</a><br> Facebook: <a href="https://www.facebook.com/PopCollectorsAlliance/">Facebook.com/popcollectorsalliance </a><br> Website: <a href="https://popcollectorsalliance.com/">Popcollectorsalliance.com </a><br> Email us: info@popcollectorsalliance.com<br>
