Last Pack Podcast: Recent Episodes
Matt + Joel
On today's show we cover our day at the Ludex show, Alt raising their fixed price fees, Topps' update to the Topps Chrome fiasco, as well as our reaction to some of the early Metal Universe Champions prices. We close out the show with a longer discussion about the decision to use a vaulting service, and take a look at the major players in the space.
*We had some slight technical difficulties, so quality is degraded for this episode.
Topics discussed include issues with 2022 Topps Chrome baseball, discussion of 2021 Skybox Metal Universe Champions, and an honest talk about losing focus in the hobby.
We open with chitchat about Joel's weekend at local card shows, and move on to discuss the impact of PSA lowering their bulk rate to $22/card. Other news topics we hit include Goldin's September Elite auction and new card marketplace and grading company called Arena Club. We finish up with a discussion about dealmaking with younger collectors in the hobby.
We discuss the release of the Topps Chrome Paris Saint-Germain set and our thought process in purchasing the product to open, and move onto some NFL week one storylines as it relates to the card market. Our longer discussion surround's Michael Rubin's interview with Colin Cowherd, with an emphasis on the place of redemptions in the hobby.
We are back with Episode 2! We start by discussing The Ludex Card Show that we both attended, and move onto some industry news topics including the impact (or not) of the 52 Mantle record sale, and this past week's Alt liquid auction. The episode closes with us discussing the "Art of the Trade."
Our pilot episode! We recap the PWCC Premier and Goldin's August auctions, discuss the fallout of the 1986 Fleer break from the National, and have a long discussion about QB prospecting in the NFL.
00:00 Introductions
05:31 PWCC Premier and Goldin August Monthly Sports Auction Discussion
29:15 Backlash against influencers participating in Whatnot's 86 Fleer Break
37:58 NFL QB prospecting Landscape heading into the season