I definitely did not fit in. Haha. But it was cool to go to the auction and see how the other side lives.

We had Brandon Steiner of Steiner Sports (Acquired by Fanatics) on our show. He didn’t hold back any punches on Fanatics, Breaking, etc. He’s a long time successful Businessman & Shared some of his Tried & True advice on this episode of “Sports Card Madness“
https://youtu.be/vdibZ4sNEgY?si=h9wKXtOOvSKfx2Y9

One of our writers rode along as Michael Rubin stopped by hobby shops in three states with a variety of athletes and entertainers on Rip Night. Topics covered:

-Fanatics' approach to the collectibles business
-Their attempt to make a Travis Kelce/Taylor Swift card
-Why Rubin is so hands on
-Addressing concerns on rising print runs and consolidation of the business
-Growth projections for the next year-plus

https://www.nytimes.com/athletic/5778257/2024/09/19/fanatics-michael-rubin-topps-hobby-rip-night/

Fanatics Collectibles president David Leiner hints at possible Ohtani/LeBron cross-sport pieces and doesn't rule out Ohtani-centric sets.

https://www.nytimes.com/athletic/5729116/2024/08/29/shohei-ohtani-topps-fanatics-trading-card-exclusive/

Michael Rubin posted on Instagram in the days leading up to Fanatics Fest about finding the sports superfan with the craziest outfit. If you were one of them, you could meet your favorite athlete in person at the event. Rubin threw in a shocking surprise by giving a Buffalo Bills superfan, dressed in the costume of a Bills fan jumping on a table, a sporting experience of a lifetime. Rubin is taking this superfan to the Super Bowl, World Series, NBA Finals, Stanley Cup Final, MLS Cup, UFC fights, and ringside at WWE WrestleMania.

What an incredible prize! We can expect even more people sporting outrageous outfits at the next Fanatics Fest.

https://www.instagram.com/p/C-0_y4CSK_p/