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Podcast: Dr. James Beckett: Sports Card Insights
Episode: 1459 - Conversation with Rob Veres, Burbank Sports Cards
Description:
Join Dr. Beckett for an insightful conversation with industry icon Rob Veres, discussing everything from the current costs in the hobby to the strategies for ensuring collectors find their treasured cards. They delve into the differences between high-end and everyday collecting, the challenges of modern card processing, and the evolving business models for sports card sales.
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00:59Â Rob's Approach to the Hobby
01:48Â Website and Global Demand
02:29Â Challenges with Flippers and Collectors
05:27Â Bulk Buying and Processing
07:38Â Team Lots vs. Player Lots
09:00Â Transition from eBay to Fanatics Collect
09:51Â Fanatics Partnership and Business Strategy
17:40Â Retail Space and Product Mix
18:54Â Store Experience and Future Plans
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