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SORRY for the TECHNICAL DIFFICULTIES!!! This episode was about the Harrit New World Record for SMB2 at almost $90K, the 100s of records set by 1st to Market modern at CertifiedLink as well as the 1st ever IPO that did NOT sell-out at Otis for SM64 that continues to correct... hopper goes over some significant records incl. the most expensive SMB2 Oval ever sold, most expensive Metroid & Switch...

hopper covers the mid-Oct, 2021 acquisition of the CGA group incl. Action Figure Authority (AFA) Die-Cast Authority (DCA) Collectible Doll Authority (CDA) and of course Video Game Authority (VGA)

hopper goes over the CGC announcement incl. "super-sleek, crystal clear and more protective than any other option on the market" "video game database, with the goal of creating the most comprehensive database in the industry" "video game production and condition, including video game cartridges, boxes and manuals" suggesting that CGC is going to enter the CiB fray...

hopper speculates on the impact of the VGA POP report and tries to help you think about the grey lines between: collect what you love, invest in what others want to buy and trophies that you can't buy LOL

hopper looks at some SMB123 sales that happened at Goldin & Heritage Auctions in Sept, 2021 then checks out some future auction events on Heritage's Calendar you can view at HA.com by clicking on Auction Schedule the Video Games 

hopper covers all kinds of activity coming soon incl. 1,000 of games at ComicLink, Heritage, Goldin and ComicConnect as well as some POP report rumors and CGC's entry into grading...

(UPDATED) ALL-TIME RECORD HIGHS??? • $660K+ Record Breaking Mario < 9.6 • $440K Record Breaking Sonic Games • $420K+ Record Breaking SEGA Game • $240K Highest Public VGA Sale? • $133K+ Record Breaking SMB2 • $79K+ Record Breaking Fighting Game $59K Record Breaking Golden Eye Sale $54K Record Breaking Chrono Trigger • $48K+ Record Breaking Marvel Game $37K Record Breaking Street Fighter II • $24...

hopper learns print runs for Goldin's Sept, 2021 Inaugural Game Auctions Under the 1st Amendment Freedom of Speech this podcast is for educational & entertainment purposes ONLY as this podcast is AD-FREE not for profit This episode's cover art is owned by Goldin Auctions under fair use for commentary ONLY as this episode is AD-FREE not for profit

hopper releases inside info. on the Halo Explosion that took place in early Sept, 2021 on fractional share platform Otis announced on Instagram 9/3/2021 Under the 1st Amendment Freedom of Speech this podcast is for educational & entertainment purposes ONLY as this podcast is AD-FREE not for profit This episode's cover art is owned by Otis under fair use for commentary ONLY as this episode is A...

CORRECTION!!! Stadium Events has sold for a pretty penny many times BEFORE the graded game Bull Market both in loose cart & Complete in Box (CiB) hopper covers some pieces that jumped incl. weekly records & sports titles, leading to a discussion about diversification... Under the 1st Amendment Freedom of Speech this podcast is for educational & entertainment purposes ONLY as this podca...

hopper goes over the launch of investment grade video games at Goldin Auctions incl. Super Mario & Sonic

hopper drops an episode for Ben who asked about cancellations and some "daunting eBay topics"

hopper tries to break down bubbles into causes, types and assumptions, incl. panic selling which he believes has not occurred on a macro scale since Atari dumped games in the desert...

CORRECTIONS!!! IMP means " Incorrect Married Part " NOT imperfect/s "White Bullets Cart" refers to the late 5-Screw Variation hopper covers Zelda boxes and tries to imagine what the POP reports will look like...

hopper announces the 1st EVER video game auctions at Goldin incl. a sealed 9.0 A Zelda...

hopper covers the biggest raw sold in video games that he knows of through Aug 20, 2021 incl. facts, rumors & take-aways... Under the 1st Amendment Freedom of Speech this podcast is for educational & entertainment purposes ONLY as this podcast is AD-FREE not for profit. This episode's cover art is owned by Goodwill under fair use for commentary ONLY as this episode is AD-FREE not for profi...

hopper ponders possible flooding after PWCC set a world record selling it's 1st ever video game by shattering Heritage's $2,600 SOLD with 63 bids ending over $15K on eBay ! Under the 1st Amendment Freedom of Speech this podcast is for educational & entertainment purposes ONLY as this podcast is AD-FREE not for profit This episode's cover art is owned by PWCC Marketplace under fair use for comm...

hopper goes over a couple revolutionary solutions to the insurance, receiving, pics, storage, shipping, etc. issues when dealing with super high-end collectibles Under the 1st Amendment Freedom of Speech this podcast is for educational & entertainment purposes ONLY as this podcast is AD-FREE not for profit This episode's cover art is owned by Vault by Goldin Auctions under fair use for comment...

hopper covers one of the biggest problems in the hobby, debated in Clubhouse, following the seven figure world record, set at Heritage Signature mid-July, 2021 Under the 1st Amendment Freedom of Speech this podcast is for educational & entertainment purposes ONLY as this podcast is AD-FREE not for profit This episode's cover art is owned by Collectibles Insurance Services under fair use for co...

following BACK to BACK WORLD RECORDS incl. the QUEEN at six then the KING at seven figures... hopper covers the recent BILLION dollar moves in the "gaming" industries that he believes is moving towards twelve figures in total gross... Under the 1st Amendment Freedom of Speech this podcast is for educational & entertainment purposes ONLY as this podcast is AD-FREE not for profit This episode's...

CORRECTIONS!!! hopper was wrong about the market moving on from Mario, he set the new world record one day after this episode...and for NO TAX states, Montana is NO sales TAXES NOT income. Alaska, Florida, Nevada, New Hampshire, South Dakota, Tennessee, Texas, Washington & Wyoming had NO income TAXES as of mid-July, 2021 but hopper knows that Washington does have a business tax based on sales/...

hopper attempts to go down some of the Zelda rabbit hole after a WATA 9.0 with an A Seal Rating set a NEW WORLD RECORD! DM or email hopper for the spreadsheet kindly shared by an Australian eBayer :) Under the 1st Amendment Freedom of Speech this podcast is for educational & entertainment purposes ONLY as this podcast is AD-FREE not for profit This episode's cover art is owned by Heritage Auct...

hopper comments on Jay Z & Blackstone buying CGC, CSG, etc. Under the 1st Amendment Freedom of Speech this podcast is for educational & entertainment purposes ONLY as this podcast is Ad-Free not for profit This episode's cover art is owned by Bleeding Cool under fair use for commentary ONLY as this episode is Ad-Free not for profit

CORRECTION!!! Goldin did NOT set the world records hopper mentioned, but did sell a Honus for $3M+ Listen to Season One Episode 81, Billionaires Invest in Grading to catch up on the trillion dollar collectible markets movers & shakers that just bought Goldin Video Games run by Jared Mast last hopper checked... Under the 1st Amendment Freedom of Speech this podcast is for educational & ente...

hopper tries to share his favorite video game: Clubhouse + Heritage = FUN FUN FUN!!! Under the 1st Amendment Freedom of Speech this podcast is for educational & entertainment purposes ONLY as this podcast is Ad-Free not for profit This episode's cover art is owned by Heritage Auctions under fair use for commentary ONLY as this episode is Ad-Free not for profit