Episode 10 of Wicked Good Pulls is officially live! This week, we're pulling back the curtain on everything from effective Whatnot selling strategies to hacking the almighty algorithm. And, as you might guess, there's a healthy dose of self-inflicted hilarity involving one of us and a particularly terrible branding mistake.
The 'Retro Ropping' Scandal: A Hilarious Branding Blunder
If you've been trying to find Mike's streams on Whatnot and coming up empty, there's a completely self-inflicted, yet incredibly funny, reason why. What was intended to be the catchy handle, "Retro Ripping," became something else entirely. Thanks to a monumental typo, his account was registered as "Retro Ropping." Yes, you read that right. Retro Ropping.
The Impact of a Typo on Whatnot Presence
- It sounds less like a nostalgic card breaker and more like someone you'd actively avoid in a dark alley.
- This blunder significantly impacted his discoverability on Whatnot.
- We mercilessly roast Mike's spelling skills (and branding prowess) in this episode, so tune in for the full, unvarnished account!
Mike's Evolving Whatnot Selling Strategies
Beyond the accidental rebrand, Mike is officially shifting his Whatnot selling strategies. Instead of a constant stream of live shows, he's pulling back to just 2-3 Saturdays a month. The goal? To focus on acquiring higher-quality cards—specifically Jordans, Kobes, and Iversons—and planning more impactful, higher-end shows. To keep the follower count climbing while reducing his streaming frequency, Mike is finally embracing the power of giveaways, a key facet of many Whatnot selling strategies.
Giveaway Strategy: Engage and Elevate
- Frequency: A giveaway every 30 minutes during his streams.
- Viewer Incentive: If the room hits 30 or 40 viewers, he'll upgrade the base Jordan prize to a higher-end, $10 insert.
Matt, ever the pragmatist, expresses skepticism about whether this strategy will attract high-quality buyers, suggesting that $1 or $2 starting bids might be a more effective way to engage serious collectors. The debate over engagement versus buyer quality is a lively one in this episode when discussing effective Whatnot selling strategies!
Matt's Margins: Crushing it with Local Card Finds
While Mike refines his online presence with new Whatnot selling strategies, Matt is proving that some of the best deals are still found in the real world. He's a strong advocate for hitting up Craigslist, Facebook Marketplace, and local yard sales to unearth hidden gems and boost his margins in the card market. His recent triumph? Discovering an elderly gentleman in a retirement community and securing 57 Michael Jordan cards for a flat $100—a haul that would make any collector's heart sing. In a fun side note, Matt’s kids are also getting into the reselling game, using their eBay page to flip random household items, including bottles of cologne. The entrepreneurial spirit is strong in the WGP household, showcasing diverse selling strategies beyond Whatnot!
The Next Generation of Card Dealers: WGP Kids Stepping Up Their Game
Perhaps the highlight of the week, and certainly a source of immense dad pride, is seeing the WGP kids embrace the entrepreneurial spirit of the sports card hobby and explore their own selling strategies:
- Grant's Pokémon Goldmine: Grant unearthed a four-year-old stash of Pokémon cards. After firing up a spreadsheet (much to his dad's delight!), he discovered he's sitting on over $500 in eBay comps from his collection.
- Matt's Son's Flip: Matt's oldest son took a $300 investment and quickly flipped it into a $450 return across a few card shows.
These young hustlers, with their keen eyes and spreadsheet tracking skills, are truly making their dads proud and showcasing the potential for young collectors to thrive in the collectibles market.
Tune into the full episode to hear us mercilessly roast Mike’s spelling skills, debate the future of his evolving Whatnot selling strategies, and celebrate the burgeoning entrepreneurial spirit of the next generation. The WGP empire is growing, expanding even to include a giant, custom-printed Wicked Good Pulls mousepad!
Find Us On Whatnot
coachhoops - https://www.whatnot.com/s/X2Id73oC
retroripping - https://www.whatnot.com/s/MFuQRBEy