Beyond the Numbers: Instagram Followers, PSA Pops & Hobby Love

Ben Hossler of Rolling Insights returns with updated analytics on PSA 10 Young Guns hockey cards, comparing mid-season values to end-of-season prices. He joins Chris McGill (aka Chris_HOJ) and host Jeremy Lee to break down which players saw price movement, what Instagram follower counts reveal about popularity, and how tools like Rolling Insights and Card Ladder can give collectors a potential edge. They explore the concept of “hobby love,” its role in perceived card value, and whether data can ever truly quantify what makes certain cards desirable. Chris dives into market cap theory, Jeremy proposes new hobby metrics, and Joe Poirot adds thoughtful nuance around awards and subjective impact. Whether you're a data nerd, a gut collector, or somewhere in between, this discussion blends hard stats, hobby philosophy, and emerging tools to better understand card valuation in a modern market. Each week we tackle hot hobby headlines with a rotating panel of hobbyists, taking your questions and comments! We are likely to go into overtime so join us live grab your favorite beverage and snacks and bring your questions and comments as they will be in play. Originally aired Saturday June 21, 2025 Sports Cards Live has recently been ranked #5 among Feedspot's top 90 Sports Card podcasts https://podcast.feedspot.com/sports_card_podcasts/ Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices