Welcome back to another episode of the Wicked Good Pulls podcast! In Episode 8, the brothers clear the air on some unresolved childhood grievances before diving into some serious Whatnot selling strategies and questioning their life choices.
The Sega Genesis Trauma: A Brotherly Apology
Mike starts the show by formally apologizing for his aggressive and rude tone during the Episode 4 debate. He traces his hostile behavior back to a traumatic Christmas memory involving a brand new Sega Genesis and the Batman video game (though upon further review, it might have been Batman Returns).
Mike claims he set an alarm for 6:30 AM to finally get a turn to play, only to find Matt had beaten him to the basement and refused to hand over the controller. This foundational childhood injustice, he posits, explains everything. Matt, of course, disputes the specifics, but the scar tissue remains.
Are We Having a Midlife Crisis? What ChatGPT Says
Matt drops an existential question on the podcast, wondering aloud if their entire sports card side hustle is actually just a shared midlife crisis. After having ChatGPT define what a midlife crisis is, the guys realize they perfectly fit the typical late-30s to mid-50s age bracket marked by a shift in perspective on life's priorities.
Fortunately, they decide they are just having fun as a family, since they clearly lack the required “emotional turmoil” that usually accompanies such a crisis. Perhaps their passion for pulling heat is just genuine enthusiasm after all!
Mastering Whatnot Selling Strategies: The $3 Jordan Experiment & Back Wall
On the selling front, Mike talks about abandoning his tiered pricing and throwing his premium $5 and $10 Michael Jordan cards into a $3 starting pile. The gamble paid off, with the lower starting price sparking bidding wars that drove cards into the high teens and twenties. This Whatnot selling strategy highlights the power of low entry points on Whatnot to generate buzz and achieve higher final sale prices.
Advanced Whatnot Selling Techniques
- Targeted Streams and Moving Legacy Cards: Matt recaps an incredibly fun and targeted Duke stream he ran right before the Duke/UNC game. He successfully moved nostalgic autographs from players like Elton Brand and Cherokee Parks, showcasing the effectiveness of themed streams for specific fan bases.
- The 'Back Wall' on Whatnot: Matt also breaks down his “back wall” strategy, where he keeps premium inventory on display at a set price and simply waits for the chat to request it. This method allows him to showcase higher-value cards without actively auctioning them, creating an exclusive feel for his regular viewers who know to ask for what they see.
Listen to the full episode below to hear the rest of Mike’s apology, more of their Whatnot selling insights, and let us know in the comments if you think we are actually just going through a midlife crisis! The Wicked Good Pulls podcast is your go-to for unfiltered sports card talk, selling strategies, and brotherly banter.
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