Passion to Profession: Tait of Hoody's Collectibles on Building a Card Business from the Ground Up
Podcast: Stacking SlabsPublished On: Mon Feb 10 2025
Description: In this episode of Passion to Profession, a new series sponsored by eBay, I sit down with Tait, the owner of Hoody’s Collectibles, one of the top eBay sellers in the hobby. From flipping cards in a college apartment to running two successful retail locations, Tait shares how he turned his collecting passion into a thriving business.We talk about:The early days of Hoody’s, starting with a small consignment operationHow word-of-mouth and local shops helped grow his businessThe challenges of scaling a consignment and retail operationWhy game-used memorabilia still holds value for collectorsWhat makes eBay the best marketplace for high-end cardsThe moment a 1917 Shoeless Joe Jackson walked into his storeWe also dive into some incredible cards ending at auction—including a 1998 Skybox Noyz Boyz Michael Jordan PSA 10 that almost stayed in a screwdown forever.If you’re a collector who’s thought about making a business out of your passion, this episode is for you.Tune in, and don’t forget to follow Hoody’s Collectibles on eBay to stay up-to-date with their latest auctions.A special thank you to eBay for sponsoring Passion to Profession. The biggest and best marketplace to buy your next favorite trading card.Get exclusive content, promote your cards, and connect with other collectors who listen to the pod today by joining the Patreon: Join Stacking Slabs Podcast Patreon[Distributed on Sunday] Sign up for the Stacking Slabs Weekly Rip Newsletter using this linkCheck out Card Ladder the official data partner of Stacking SlabsFollow Stacking Slabs: | Twitter | Instagram | Facebook | TiktokFollow Mike: | Instagram | eBay Store | Website ★ Support this podcast on Patreon ★
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