Public Sales vs Private Deals + The Real Market Nobody Sees

Chris McGill and Josh Adams join the show as the conversation shifts into a deeper analysis of hobby data, market visibility, and how we interpret the numbers. Using Card Ladder’s reported $600 million month as a starting point, the discussion explores what is actually being tracked and, more importantly, what is not. The panel examines the gap between public sales data and private transactions, raising questions about how much of the hobby’s true activity is happening off-platform. They also discuss how collectors, investors, and content creators rely on incomplete data to form opinions about market strength and direction. This episode dives into the limitations of hobby data, the unseen layers of the market, and why understanding both is critical to making informed decisions. Subscribe to the podcast and leave a rating or review if you enjoy the show. Get your copy of Pops & Comps on Amazon. Take the Hobby Spectrum assessment and join the directory at HobbySpectrum.com. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices