Instagram Followers vs. Card Values: Does Popularity Matter? 18605s

In part four of Episode 268, Ben Hossler from Rolling Insights brings a data-driven analysis of the NFL's young quarterbacks, diving into their performance metrics, card values, and even Instagram followings to gauge cultural impact. The , including Chris McGill and Joe Poirot, discusses the intriguing relationship between on-field performance and hobby popularity, exploring why some players' card prices exceed expectations despite limited success. The conversation shifts to the idea of APEX collecting, where the goal is to narrow down from thousands of potential cards to a select few 'grail' items that represent the pinnacle of a collection. Chris McGill outlines the challenge of balancing ion, strategy, and financial prudence when pursuing the rarest of the rare. Joe Poirot adds insight into how collectors use their most significant cards as a foundation for branching out into other collecting areas. This episode also touches on how engagement analytics could be a better measure than follower count when assessing an athlete's cultural relevance, while Ben reflects on his evolving journey as a collector. Plus, the discusses the balance between being an APEX collector versus a more general hobbyist. Each week we tackle hot hobby headlines with a rotating of hobbyists, taking your questions and comments! We are likely to go into overtime so us live grab your favorite beverage and snacks and bring your questions and comments as they will be in play. Saturday May 17 @ 7:00pm PST / 8:00pm MST / 9:00pm CST / 10:00pm EST Sports Cards Live has recently been ranked #5 among Feedspot's top 90 Sports Card podcasts https://podcast.feedspot.com/sports_card_podcasts/ Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices 451d2r