Fanatics Live and Fanatics Collect CEO Nick Bell Joins the Show. Plus, People Are CT Scanning Packs. Is It a Big Deal?
Jul 22, 2024
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CEO of Fanatics Live and Fanatics Collect, Nick Bell, joins the hosts to discuss CT scanning packs, ethical concerns, sports card market dynamics, and the launch of Fanatics Collect. They emphasize enhancing user experience, improving products, and plans for auctions. The conversation also includes topics like card values, trading night, football products, and basketball lineups.
Fanatics Collect prioritizes user safety & experience with professional photos & authentication.
Fanatics Live aims to enhance user engagement & entertainment value during breaks.
Integration of Fanatics Live and Fanatics Collect envisions a seamless system for collectors.
Deep dives
Platform Enhancements and User Safety Measures at Fanatics Collect
Fanatics Collect, formerly known as PWCC Marketplace, has made strides in improving user experience and safety measures. The platform now features professionally photographed cards, leading shipping and ingest times, and a focus on authentication. Recent policy changes include the exclusion of auto-only authenticated cards to prevent confusion and protect buyers. The platform aims to be the safest place to buy and the platform continues to address user feedback and implement improvements.
Future Vision for Fanatics Collect and Fanatics Live Integration
Fanatics Collect aspires to become a comprehensive and seamless platform for collectors, focusing on making collecting easier, safer, and enjoyable for both new enthusiasts and seasoned collectors. The platform aims to offer tools for managing collections, increased trading options, and cultivating a vibrant online collecting community. With plans to introduce on-site grading services and enhance trading capabilities, the long-term goal is to replicate the essence of in-person card shows in a virtual space. Additionally, Fanatics Live continues to receive investment and attention to enhance user entertainment and engagement during breaks, with a focus on providing an enjoyable and engaging experience for participants.
Focus on User Experience and Multifaceted Growth at Fanatics Live
Fanatics Live has experienced significant growth and record-breaking performance, signaling a heightened focus on enhancing user experience and entertainment value on the platform. With an average daily user engagement time of nearly an hour, the platform is aiming to be an entertainment hub for collecting enthusiasts. Looking ahead, Fanatics Live plans to double down on providing engaging and entertaining content to further elevate the experience of participating in breaks, emphasizing the platform's increased strategical investment and commitment towards improving user engagement and satisfaction.
Focus on Entertainment and Building Community
Emphasizing the importance of creating an entertaining environment for card collectors, the podcast underscores the need for platforms like Fanatics Live to offer more than just card transactions. By highlighting the significance of entertainment in conjunction with collecting, the episode stresses the role of facilitation towards enhancing the overall experience.
Integration of Fanatics Products for Enhanced User Experience
Discussing the alignment of Fanatics Live and Fanatics Collect, the podcast explores the potential benefits of bringing these products together for a seamless user experience. By integrating features like sending cards for grading, listing on marketplaces, and accessing break credits, the episode envisions a cohesive system that streamlines processes for card collectors.
Mike starts the pod by pitching his “vet-only” product idea for Topps to Jesse (2:06). Then, they discuss recent videos about people CT scanning packs and whether it is a big deal (5:27). Later, they are joined by Fanatics Live and Fanatics Collect CEO Nick Bell (24:37). Finally, they answer your mailbag questions (52:25).
