The GaryVee Audio Experience This Is The Future of Selling Your Collection | A Conversation with Ezra Levine of Mascot
Jul 26, 2023
Ezra Levine, CEO of Mascot, leads a platform that revolutionizes how collectibles are managed and sold. In their conversation, they navigate the shifting landscape of trading cards and sports memorabilia, discussing the impact of technology and nostalgia on new collectors. Ezra shares insights on the challenges in the market and how innovations like Web3 are enhancing accessibility. The chat culminates in a fun trivia showdown about trading cards that keeps the energy high and engaging throughout!
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Ezra's Collecting Journey
- Ezra Levine's collecting journey started in childhood, setting up card shops in his room and being the "coolest kid" at summer camp due to his card collection.
- He later worked in finance but returned to collectibles, inspired by his father's passion and the industry's potential for innovation.
Market Trends
- The trading card market is experiencing strong activity despite price corrections, with iconic cards and memorabilia performing well.
- The relatively small number of collectors compared to total sports fans suggests significant growth potential.
Market Inefficiency and Growth
- Large companies like Blackstone, Amazon, DraftKings, TikTok, and Fanatics are entering the collectibles market.
- There are ten times more buyers than sellers, indicating significant selling friction.