How Top Sellers Win in Sports Cards Ft.

Описание: Want to sell sports cards better—without burning time or bridges? In this episode, Matt (Slabnomics) sits down with Troy of Trike Cards to unpack a repeatable seller’s system: when to use COMC vs. eBay vs. card shows, how to negotiate without “what’s your best?”, where grading (PSA) still adds margin, and why liquidity, velocity of money, and downside control beat hot takes.

What we cover:

COMC realities: zero-shipping flow, cross-listing, liquidity tradeoffs

Negotiation that works: come with an offer, lead with respect, show comps the right way

Grading strategy: when PSA 10s still move the needle, picking targets, turnaround math

Market structure: rarity vs. demand, why some “rare” cards are illiquid

Timing & catalysts: World Cup bump, case hits (Kaboom, etc.), and set premium (Prizm/Flawless)

Business mindset: plan the exit before you buy; cut bait when the thesis breaks

Chapters
0:00 Intro & why Troy’s in “deep card mode”
2:10 COMC pros/cons & where it shines
5:15 Segmenting sales channels (COMC, shows, auction, BIN, grading)
9:45 Liquidity, case hits, and WC catalysts
13:30 Bear-market selling: patience, collector-led margins
16:45 Pricing rare cards with thin comps (Prizm Gold example)
23:40 Negotiation language that closes deals
31:15 Ego, reputation, and knowing when to walk
36:00 “Have a plan” buying framework + exit windows
38:30 Cutting losses vs. sunk-cost trap
41:20 Who’s actually buying your card?
52:00 Player selection & liquidity filters
1:00:00 Wrap & where to find Trike Cards

Guest:
Trike Cards (IG@TrikeCards/Ebay: trikecards/YT:TRIKE Sports Cards)

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