In Part 3 of Episode 277, Jeremy and Joe zoom out from specific shows to explore what collectors are really doing in today’s hobby landscape — and what that says about confidence, fatigue, and liquidity.
They’re joined early in the segment by Canadian dealer Grant Patterson, who shares his real-world take on what’s moving, what’s not, and how the energy of the market is shifting. His insights set the stage for a broader discussion on the behaviors and signals dealers and collectors should be paying attention to right now.
Topics include:
Grant Patterson on collector mood, liquidity, and setting up at shows
Why it’s easy to confuse hobby fatigue with hobby evolution
The gap between social media narratives and on-the-ground reality
How collector buying has become more strategic — and more personal
Why liquidity issues can mask healthy demand
What slower sales may actually reflect about inventory, pricing, and trust
Tips for dealers misreading today’s buyer psychology
If you're trying to separate signal from noise in 2025, this segment brings clarity without hype.
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