Zero fluff. Real signal. Steven from One of One Interviews sits down with Andrew Charette (The Collective admin) to deconstruct how he builds a member-first repack: sourcing, pricing logic, floors vs. ceilings, randomness controls, minis, and why transparency beats “wax math.” We also hit the Whatnot “verified repacker” shift, digital packs (Courtyard/Arena), PSA reality, and why Facebook community still prints retention.
***Sorry about some of the audio, Andrew lost his microphone but later found it in his prison wallet***
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Inside this interview you will find how to…
• How to source efficiently on Facebook and shows (and keep relationships warm)
• How to engineer floors/ceilings for both collectors and flippers
• Risk mitigation vs. sealed hobby (and why chat-controlled randomness matters)
• Whether repacks go mainstream + Whatnot’s verification impact
• Practical ops: minis, pricing, packaging, feedback loops, and on-screen discipline
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Timestamps
00:01 – Intro: One of One Interviews + Andrew Charette
00:20 – Origin story: from Phoenix Hobby Box to the hobby comeback
01:54 – Icebreaker: fly vs. invisible (and a Chiefs reality check)
03:03 – Finding Facebook groups → the scammer lesson → new crew forms
05:27 – Culture fit: admin chat, banter, and why community scales
08:08 – The Collective hits 5K: why launch a repack now
10:02 – Why repacks vs. breaking wax (sorting pain, risk, and CX)
11:41 – Run status: ~6 weeks in; member reception + pricing at $28
13:55 – Sourcing strategy: Facebook relationships, shows, responsiveness
17:52 – Building a run: floors vs. ceilings, shelf-stable targets
19:18 – Cater to flippers and PCs; know your room
21:24 – Trade bait, case hits, 1/1s; what actually moves
23:30 – Setting floors/ceilings and price architecture that works
28:32 – Grail mechanics, 100-pack guarantees, and true randomness
30:12 – Give chat control: left/right, live randoms, remove doubt
32:11 – Transparency vs. optics: the “pack-swap” scare and resiliency
35:54 – Will repacks go mainstream? Niche inside a niche—still growing
40:46 – Whatnot’s “verified repacker”: small-seller squeeze vs. consumer trust
45:46 – Retail vs. repack value; dopamine is undefeated
47:34 – Flash or Fact segment (repacks vs. wax, chase dynamics, digital)
52:13 – Grading reality: PSA remains king (for now)
53:05 – Favorite pull to date (nasty patches vs. napkins)
57:23 – What’s next: scaling reps, more breakers, keep it random
1:00:18 – Dream promo: Kelce & Gronk rip Andrew’s repack
1:03:40 – Why buy Andrew’s repack: value thesis and margin discipline
1:05:21 – The Collective’s roadmap: one-stop shop on Facebook
1:08:30 – Wrap: subscribe, join the group, see you next round
