hopper

Game Gallery

Business EN ↓ 223 episodes

Analyzing & Evangelizing Certified Gaming:Dive into the business of graded games! Let's talk variants and explore the impact of supply & demand on your collection. Powered by a passion for trading collectibles that spans decades, Hopper shares wisdom while dropping unique insights to help you manage your certified gaming portfolio. We are also graded game evangelists, spreading the word about this incredible journey we all share on eBay, Facebook, Instagram, Twitter, etc. at gamegallerynet. Give us a follow if you believe in the future of this emerging asset class!

Author

hopper

Category

Business

Podcast website

www.gamegallery.net

Latest episode

Jul 4, 2026

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Episodes

Special Guest Robin Mihara for Super Signature 21.11.2020

Segments are about 30 min. so feel free to skip to 4 &5 to listen to Robin :) Segment 1 & 2: hopper analyzes some of the "heavies" by checking boxes incl. catalyst/s? rare? scarce? nostalgic? popular? iconic? significant? historic? and stumbles upon new words like "8 bagger" "8 baller" "8 boxer" and "infinite" piece. Segment 3 He dives deep into business and taxes using $156K LEFT BROS. as...

Heritage Analysis 17.11.2020

via hopper's new six factor analysis: triple threats nostalgia, historical, iconic PLUS Deniz's " trifecta :" rarity, popularity, significance to help you hunt for the best investments. 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 fai...

Beta Valuation Tool 16.11.2020

hopper shares his biggest breakthrough following months of 80 hour weeks researching game investing data: a valuation tool that can help any gamer, collector or investor decide how much to bid on anything in front of them. 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 wa...

Investing in Sony on the PS5 Launch 13.11.2020

on the release of the PlayStation 5 hopper goes over playing Sony's stock over the last four console from dip to peak and takes a dive into where sales come from, who the top owners were, followed by a discussion of the future of digital on the game investing space? Under the 1st Amendment Freedom of Speech this podcast is for educational & entertainment purposes ONLY as this podcast is Ad-Fre...

War Stories on Veteran's Day 11.11.2020

from hopper's decades of small business entrepreneurship starting dozens of businesses, brands & companies on dental floss surviving the Asian Financial Crisis, 9/11 Twin Tower Attack, Global Financial Crisis, and now Corona COVID-19 economy. This episode is dedicated to my grandfather and his three brothers who served during World War II with a SHOUT-OUT to Chief Bill who jumped into enemy wa...

Investing in Microsoft on the XB1X Launch 11.11.2020

on the launch of the Xbox Series S/W incl. a discussion of the Big Tech Pacific Rim landscape analyzing gaming against hardware, cloud, digital, etc. SUMMARY: MSFT is a digital diversified stack 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 Microsoft under fa...

Heritage Historicals 10.11.2020

hopper drops another analysis after the weekly Heritage Solds to keep you up to date on the market or provide historical content that we can look back on forever... 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...

Super Secrets so far... 08.11.2020

hoppers drops four Super Secrets learned over six-months of intense research: 1) Variations 2) Relationships 3) Trading and the Dirty Big Secret, taxes... 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 Wata Games under fair use for commentary ONLY as this epis...

Investing in Nintendo 07.11.2020

CORRECTION!!! Nintendo of Japan is NOT based in Tokyo, but rather the beautiful city of Kyoto where incidentally, I fell in love with Japan decades ago, staying at a youth hostel, visiting temples and experiencing the Gion Festival , interacting with locals :) hopper analyzes Nintendo stock and drops takeaways, tips and catalysts. Under the 1st Amendment Freedom of Speech this podcast is for educa...

Powerful Tax Benefits on Election Day 04.11.2020

CORRECTION!!! "LONG-run" should have been "SHORT-run" for capital gains taxes which have always been higher for holding something for one year or less. 11/14/2020 UPDATE: ANALYSIS of Biden Tax Proposals PDF by the Tax Policy Center Non Profit shows increased taxes on $400K or more earners via multiple tactics incl. capital gains tax, estate tax, social security payroll tax, etc. and the good news...

Heritage Surprises 03.11.2020

hopper covers some strong surprises in the Nov 2, 2020 Heritage SOLDS where Atari did very well and seems to have drawn in new blood and money??? 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 episod...

Happy Halloween Newsletter 01.11.2020

RETRACTION!!! I'm VERY sorry for saying "I buy my friends," it was a bad joke that I really regret, came out terrible and the truth is that I treasure EVERY relationship built over the course of this podcast, through social media and thanks to graded games :) hopper drops a full sized treat and goes over the Oct. newsletter incl. POP ESTIMATES, RUMORS, GRADING, HEADLINES, etc. hop will chop this u...

CertifiedLINK Auctions Ep. #61 31.10.2020

hopper covers the Wata video games that ended the night before Halloween and forgot to mention Luigi's Mansion for Gamecube which drew only 6 bids but hammered up over three grand! Under the 1st Amendment Freedom of Speech this podcast is for educational & entertainment purposes ONLY This episode's cover art is owned by CertifiedLINK under fair use for commentary ONLY

Champions Ep. 61 (Special Guest Robin) Ep. #60 30.10.2020

CORRECTIONS!!! the GOLD carts were NOT given to winners, the NWC never actually made it LIVE on TV, even though that was the plan... hopper drops the 1st segmented podcast episode and takes a hard dive into NWC history, nostalgia, origin story, pop culture, gaming, collecting, investing, etc: Segments: 1. dedication to World Champion Roger Maris who broke Babe Ruth's Home Run record and who wore 6...

Special Guest Matthew on PS2's 20th Birthday Ep. #59 28.10.2020

PS2's 20th Anniversary. HAPPY BIRTHDAY to the North American PS2! Matthew drops knowledge bombs and we go over Guitar Hero #1, Call of Duty #1, GTA San Andreas, Red Dead Revolver & Scarface along with strategies, tactics & tips. Under the 1st Amendment Freedom of Speech this podcast is for educational & entertainment purposes ONLY This episode's cover art is owned by Sony under fair us...

Heritage Monday Weekly Ep. #58 27.10.2020

hopper covers the HA action and drops some Atari knowledge and asks you to help with print run variations... Under the 1st Amendment Freedom of Speech this podcast is for educational & entertainment purposes ONLY This episode's cover art is owned by H A under fair use for commentary ONLY

eBay Selling Limits #57 25.10.2020

hopper covers selling limits with your bank, credit cards and PayPal for Heritage Auctions, ComicLink, ComicConnect as well as Facebook, Instagram, Amazon, Walmart and Mercari: the bulk of the analysis, tips and wisdom focuses on eBay limits to help you start and/or grow your eBay Video Game Store. Under the 1st Amendment Freedom of Speech this podcast is for educational & entertainment purpos...

Supply bet. Stimulus Steroids Ep. #56 22.10.2020

hopper snapshots 5,000 investment grade video games avail. at eBay, Heritage Auctions, ComicLink plus Facebook groups & Instagram versus speculating demand by 500 Hard Cores. 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 C NET under fair use for commentar...

Heritage Speed Run Ep. #55 20.10.2020

hopper covers the 1st video game Space War, historical values, Nintendo's toe dipping and cross overs left and right as well as long term generational thinking... 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 on...

Nintendo Opens Doors to Mario Cafe & Store Ep. #54 19.10.2020

hopper covers the Grand Opening of Mario Cafe & Store in Japan featuring coffee with exclusive snacks & sodas as well as tons of new merchandise... 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 IGN Japan under fair use for commentary only as this epis...

Jordan Crosses Over Ep. #53 18.10.2020

hopper covers the $4500 eBay sale that drew 35 bids from 8 interested buyers followed up by a lesser grade that sold via Buy it Now shortly afterwards for $2700 vs the Heritage 8.5 A+ sold about a half year prior for only $850: hopper grades the two pieces and estimates them to be lower quality... under the 1st Amendment Freedom of Speech this podcast is for educational & entertainment purpose...

Heritage Auctions Ep. #52 14.10.2020

hopper covers the 10/12/2020 video game SOLDs incl. some bargains, NES Bionic Commando and another ratio that can help you compare 9.6 vs 9.8 pricing data... 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...

Special Guest Frank Picks N64 Keys Ep. #51 10.10.2020

new father and lawyer Frank drops N64 education and dives into Nintendo's 3D Platform incl. 007, Mario, Super Smash and five hidden investment gems... 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 endzonesportscards under fair use for commentary only as this...

Q&A for Jay who wants to... Ep. #50 09.10.2020

"journey into selling graded video games..." Jay's response to the Sept. Newsletter, "Wow, I am a bit overwhelmed. Do you mind if I just ask you a few questions as I research this market? Should I be buying only key Wata graded games or sets? Friends tell me set buying is for collectors but for flipping the "Key" is Keys! Thoughts? Should I stay away from VGA? It does not seem to hold as much clou...

Special Guest Thomas, Founder Ep. #49 08.10.2020

CEO of Retro Game Search in Germany educates Hopper about technology that helps collectors search for games by pulling eBay ending soon auction data from around the world onto one feed at Twitter, 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 Retro...

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