The Hobby With Cage

Sell now- or wait until after the holidays? Its a valid question and a few years ago, my answer would be different. Today? The answer is easy!

If the price of wax comes down- and the price of grading comes down... the consumers win. And I have a feeling that the prices are going to be coming down- very soon. Enjoy!

Wemby is Here and the impact is real! Folks who left are coming back- and folks who didnt collect, will now come in to buy Wemby. But- What do you buy? This year- that is not as clear cut of an answer as in years past.

The NBA is starting and that is not all- The NY Football teams square off and the World Series features a matchup that NO ONE expected. What a week in sports. We give you our NBA predictions and more.

The Walmart Shelves are stacked- and the mark downs are beginning. The hobby community is attacking itself and I think this is just the beginning.

Content for collectors is great- and there is a need for it now- but I believe that the reason why we have so many people now who can benefit from that content is because of all of the "other" type of content and hobby businesses that are not collector focus. In Sum- we need it all. Right?

She is back! BlackJaded Wolf is here to talk about Comic Con, Hobby shows and what she sees as a dealer and hobby pro. So much great insight in this one. Enjoy!

I had a great weekend at the show but I couldn't help but draw a comparison to the hobby when I was a teenager. Are we headed in the same direction?

Acknowledging your shortcomings is important- and realizing that you can either get better or stop is important. But- some companies have a third option- They can continue to fail- and not do anything to fix it...Why? Because we let them...

There is a whole lot to be happy about in the hobby. Lets talk about that more!

I have no clue what he is going to ask... and was not expecting some of these questions. Enjoy!

Gimmicks and Hobby Beefs... Is this the storm before the calm? Re we headed for a period of hobby innovation?

The Come Up With Cage is back and we introduce you to CardBoardProfit and his unique way of approaching the hobby. Enjoy!

Just because a bounty is placed on a card- that does not mean the card is actually worth that amount. Is there anyone out there who really thinks the 200k is a reasonable valuation for the Babe Ruth Retrofractor 1/1?

79 episodes in and its time for a break- or is it? Maybe its just time to get back to what makes you happy.

Hobby how you like- but be mindful of the world's economic picture as well. More importantly- check out some hobby companies that can help you enjoy the hobby without having to go into your pocket to spend more money.

There are many ways to navigate in the hobby and while we can't all 10x the hobby - we can all help the hobby we love in our own ways. For me- that is bringing back the "Come Up With Cage" and having conversations with folks trying to make the hobby better as well. I hope you enjoy.

What can we do when the products aren't just bad- they are missing hits? And the hits they do have- you simply don't want! And they are damaged! Cage also talks about some recent hobby content that he has enjoyed.

Lessons learned over time- and I get to tell you about them. Whether you want to listen or not is up to you! My DMs have been crazy with folks calling me names and attacking me for posting about the young QBs- but the stats are on my side! Enjoy

Prospecting on Young QBs is not my cup of tea... but if its for you then go ahead and do your thing. I am here to remind you of the many, many, many times it hasn't worked out in the past. So here's to you Josh Rosen investor! Enjoy!

We are talking about content...and we are talking about scams... but do the cards even matter anymore? and what can the hobby survive if they don't? Finally- what can we do to about it?

Its more than a store- its an event! They have a basketball court... in the store!! and Tai wants you to know about the bathrooms!! From trade nights to rip events - and that is just this month. The LCS is first stop for new entrants into the hobby- so check out what BullPen La is doing to make new hobby participants want to stay.

Hobby your own way- put blinders on and don't worry about what anyone else is doing!.

Cage is shaken to his core! But these questions need answers

Fantasy drafts can teach us lessons about the hobby. What is shiny and new is not a bargain if you over pay to get it. And the current state of the hobby has folks contemplating selling out and leaving. In some cases- I think that might be the right move- and in others, maybe some time off will be enough.