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Podcast: Sports Cards Live
Episode: Comps vs. Collectors: Who Really Sets the Market? + The Comp Conundrum – Input, Output, or Both?
Description: In Part 4 of our post-National discussion, Josh Adams, Chris McGill, and I dive into one of the hobby’s most debated topics: comps. Are they the foundation of the market, just one input in a bigger decision-making process, or both? We explore how comps are created, their limits, and why some of the most memorable purchases happen without checking them at all. Plus, a look at the role of repackers, flippers, collectors, and underbidders in shaping prices — and why certain sellers hold more power than ever.
Highlights include:
Why comps aren’t always the final word —...