Covid & Cards - Society on Tilt & a Hobby on Fire

Covid & Cards - Society on Tilt & a Hobby on Fire

Scott Daniel
The Sports Cards & Collectibles industry was on fire coming into 2020.  Four societal dynamics collided to prime the pump for what we’ve seen h...
Covid & Cards - Society on Tilt & a Hobby on Fire

Covid & Cards - Society on Tilt & a Hobby on Fire

Scott Daniel
The Sports Cards & Collectibles industry was on fire coming into 2020.  Four societal dynamics collided to prime the pump for what we’ve seen h...
Big Cards Need Love Too

Big Cards Need Love Too

Scott Daniel
Like the people that collect them, sports cards come in all shapes and sizes. The T-206 Honus Wagner measured 1 7/16″ by 2 11/16″ while the 1952 To...
Industry Summit Recap - The Times They Are a-Changin'

Industry Summit Recap - The Times They Are a-Changin'

Scott Daniel
At the Industry Summit this week, many predictions were being made as well.  A few of them were powered by optimism – new consumers, new releases, and sustainable growth. And a few more dire predictions were informed by decades in the hobby, and the reality that our hobby is buoyed by an inherent volatility that drives engagement, value creation, and risk, all at the same time.
The 2019 National Recap

The 2019 National Recap

Scott Daniel
A quick recap of key themes from the 2019 National.
Look for These 8 guys at the National

Look for These 8 guys at the National

Scott Daniel
The National might host over 10,000 guests this week, but you can count on seeing these 8 guys floating around the Convention Center.
Buy, Sell, Hold - Week 2 - Sell Vladdy & Think Big City QBs

Buy, Sell, Hold - Week 2 - Sell Vladdy & Think Big City QBs

Web Collaborator
Underdog is not a person, dog, or financial advisor. This weekly column is offered to help our friends,-- our fellow Underdogs  -- navigate the ups...
Underdog's Buy, Sell, Hold - July 16, 2019

Underdog's Buy, Sell, Hold - July 16, 2019

Web Collaborator
This is the first installment of Underdog’s Buy, Sell, and Hold. Please note that Underdog is not a person, dog, or financial advisor. At our most technical level, we are a hobby-friendly, economically-minded sports collectible retailer and card show host.