<description> &lt;p&gt;&lt;strong&gt;SUMMARY&lt;/strong&gt;&lt;/p&gt; &lt;p&gt;In this episode of the Trading Cards and Collectibles podcast, host Ryan Alford interviews Phill Faust, known as Beard Dad Cards, a well-known figure in the Pok&amp;eacute;mon card community. Phill &amp;nbsp;shares his mission to make collecting accessible and scam-free for kids and families, focusing on education and community over personal collecting. He discusses the current Pok&amp;eacute;mon market, the impact of scalpers, and offers practical advice for newcomers. Phill &amp;nbsp;also explains how he funds his business through content creation and live streaming at shows, emphasizing the importance of positive interactions and responsible collecting.&lt;/p&gt; &lt;p&gt;&lt;strong&gt;TAKEAWAYS&lt;/strong&gt;&lt;/p&gt; &lt;ul&gt; &lt;li&gt;Phill Faust's approach to making Pok&amp;eacute;mon card collecting accessible for kids and families.&lt;/li&gt; &lt;li&gt;Discussion on avoiding scams in the Pok&amp;eacute;mon card market.&lt;/li&gt; &lt;li&gt;Insights into the current state of the Pok&amp;eacute;mon card market, including scalpers and product value.&lt;/li&gt; &lt;li&gt;Phill Faust's focus on content creation and live streaming rather than personal card collecting.&lt;/li&gt; &lt;li&gt;The importance of community support in the Pok&amp;eacute;mon collecting space.&lt;/li&gt; &lt;li&gt;Strategies for newcomers on how to start collecting responsibly.&lt;/li&gt; &lt;li&gt;The distinction between sealed and opened products in terms of value.&lt;/li&gt; &lt;li&gt;Phill's business model, including funding through content and live events.&lt;/li&gt; &lt;li&gt;The balance between online presence and in-person interactions at shows.&lt;/li&gt; &lt;li&gt;Recommendations for where to buy Pok&amp;eacute;mon cards and how to navigate the market.&lt;/li&gt; &lt;/ul&gt; &lt;p&gt;&amp;nbsp;&lt;/p&gt; </description>

Trading Cards & Collectibles Podcast

The Radcast Network

The $3,500 Prismatic 'God Pack' That Blew Our Minds (You Won't Believe It)

OCT 21, 202528 MIN
Trading Cards & Collectibles Podcast

The $3,500 Prismatic 'God Pack' That Blew Our Minds (You Won't Believe It)

OCT 21, 202528 MIN

Description

<p><strong>SUMMARY</strong></p> <p>In this episode of the Trading Cards and Collectibles podcast, host Ryan Alford interviews Phill Faust, known as Beard Dad Cards, a well-known figure in the Pok&eacute;mon card community. Phill &nbsp;shares his mission to make collecting accessible and scam-free for kids and families, focusing on education and community over personal collecting. He discusses the current Pok&eacute;mon market, the impact of scalpers, and offers practical advice for newcomers. Phill &nbsp;also explains how he funds his business through content creation and live streaming at shows, emphasizing the importance of positive interactions and responsible collecting.</p> <p><strong>TAKEAWAYS</strong></p> <ul> <li>Phill Faust's approach to making Pok&eacute;mon card collecting accessible for kids and families.</li> <li>Discussion on avoiding scams in the Pok&eacute;mon card market.</li> <li>Insights into the current state of the Pok&eacute;mon card market, including scalpers and product value.</li> <li>Phill Faust's focus on content creation and live streaming rather than personal card collecting.</li> <li>The importance of community support in the Pok&eacute;mon collecting space.</li> <li>Strategies for newcomers on how to start collecting responsibly.</li> <li>The distinction between sealed and opened products in terms of value.</li> <li>Phill's business model, including funding through content and live events.</li> <li>The balance between online presence and in-person interactions at shows.</li> <li>Recommendations for where to buy Pok&eacute;mon cards and how to navigate the market.</li> </ul> <p>&nbsp;</p>