In this episode, Ron McKeefery interviews Chris Bing (@Allset24), a passionate card collector and entrepreneur. They discuss Chris's journey from a casual collector to a serious business owner in the sports card market. Chris shares his strategies for collecting, selling, and managing inventory, emphasizing the importance of systems and processes. He also highlights innovative selling strategies, niche marketing, and the significance of community in the hobby. The conversation concludes with insights into current trends and future outlooks in card collecting.Chapters00:00 Introduction to the Hobby Journey01:10 From Hobby to Business: Chris's Journey06:32 Current Strategies and Goals in Card Collecting12:00 The Importance of Systems and Processes13:59 Creative Selling Strategies and Bulk Lots19:28 Niche Marketing and Targeted Selling Strategies22:02 Niche Branding in the Sports Card Market29:00 The Power of Content Creation and Community36:18 Trends and Insights in Card Collecting39:51 Strategies for Increasing Card ValueTakeawaysChris started collecting cards in high school and returned to it during college.He learned to fund his hobby by trading low-value cards for team-specific cards.Chris's goal is to become the super collector of Stevie Johnson, aiming to own every unique card.He emphasizes the importance of using platforms like eBay for selling cards efficiently.Chris advocates for using a thermal printer to streamline shipping processes.He has developed relationships with bulk suppliers to acquire low-end cards.Chris has found success in selling pre-made dollar boxes and bulk lots on eBay.He is experimenting with niche marketing by branding a new eBay store focused on Chicago sports.Chris believes that the card collecting community is supportive and collaborative.He is excited about the increasing availability of low-end cards on eBay due to improved listing processes.  Keywords#cardcollecting, #entrepreneurship, #eBayselling, #sportscards, #inventorymanagement, #nichemarketing, #communitybuilding, #TikTok, #contentcreation, #hobbytrends

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