From Sports Media to Netflix: How Alex Giaimo Went From Watching the Hobby to Living It
Sports cards have officially outgrown the label of “just a hobby.”
In this episode of Collector Nation, Ryan Alford is joined by Alex Giaimo—sports media veteran and the voice behind Netflix’s King of Collectibles—to break down how collectibles, media, and money are colliding in today’s market.
Alex shares her journey from traditional sports journalism to the heart of the hobby, why most collectors underestimate volatility, and how a single Bo Nix card sale perfectly captures the risk-reward reality of modern collecting. The conversation explores why nostalgia still wins long-term, how hype cycles burn people out, and what today’s biggest hobby events reveal about where demand is really coming from.
Whether you collect for fun, invest for value, or just want a smarter framework, this episode delivers perspective without the hype.
Episode Highlights
Why flipping cards is harder than social media makes it look
The hidden risks of investing in active players
How media exposure is accelerating hobby growth
Fanatics Fest vs. The National: what each says about the future
Why legacy icons still anchor long-term value
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