Geoff Wilson

[jchcollins]

He got some flack I think a few years back for being relatively new to the cards / collectibles game and seeming to imply he was so knowledgeable, etc. I am not up on the specifics, but supposedly he was into risky investments, NFT’s etc. and lost a lot of coin doing that prior to the pandemic.

On the surface he seems legit, if overly cheesy and into just about everything under the sun. The investment angle he takes with cards and specifically modern is always going to be controversial.

Because Geoff is so into both modern and dollar signs on cards seemingly being the most important thing - I don’t have much use for him personally. Realize that over the decades, many temporary big names in the hobby have come and gone. To me, the jury is still out on whether this guy will be just another one of those or not.


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[BillyCoxDodgers3B]

Who? Nevermind, it doesn't sound like it would be of any interest whatsoever.

[Peter_Spaeth]

Originally Posted by BillyCoxDodgers3B

Who? Nevermind, it doesn't sound like it would be of any interest whatsoever.

That's my feeling about the whole "bro" generation of youtubing flippers, breakers, influencers, tshirt wearing device toting social media addicted card guys. Not personal to him. But sure, live and let live.

[Brent G.]

Originally Posted by Peter_Spaeth

That's my feeling about the whole "bro" generation of youtubing flippers, breakers, influencers, tshirt wearing device toting social media addicted card guys. Not personal to him. But sure, live and let live.

I just turned 50, so officially old, and I despise that loud, self-absorbed social influencer bullshit ... but my 14-year-old son digs it and it helped get him into the hobby, and now we share it together, so there's that.

Unfortunately, his generation can't watch a movie without spending half of it on their phones, and they don't know what to do without it in their hand, which is perfect for an endless stream of carnival-barker stupidity on TickTok and Instagram.

[doug.goodman]

Originally Posted by BillyCoxDodgers3B

Who? Nevermind, it doesn't sound like it would be of any interest whatsoever.

Hahahaha. My thoughts exactly.

[3D80SKID]

He is annoying to me for promoting the mindset that the value of cards is what matters above all else. He knows that is the culture in this hobby that draws the most eyeballs and leads to his endorsement opportunities. I'm just disappointed that the commodity and gambling aspects of the modern hobby are the most visible and end up drawing in the kids.

He ultimately ends up on my ignore list as I prefer to utilize my time watching people who are like myself in viewing card value as simply the boundary condition to the cards I wish to acquire. Once the acquisition is made, the cards get admired regularly with no regard to their value. Any emotional aspect to value is tied to the fact that I feel very fortunate to be able to own some of these amazing cards. Barring some unforeseen future circumstance, the only people who will benefit from my collection value will be my wife or kids.

[Casey2296]

Originally Posted by 3D80SKID

He is annoying to me for promoting the mindset that the value of cards is what matters above all else. He knows that is the culture in this hobby that draws the most eyeballs and leads to his endorsement opportunities. I'm just disappointed that the commodity and gambling aspects of the modern hobby are the most visible and end up drawing in the kids.

He ultimately ends up on my ignore list as I prefer to utilize my time watching people who are like myself in viewing card value as simply the boundary condition to the cards I wish to acquire. Once the acquisition is made, the cards get admired regularly with no regard to their value. Any emotional aspect to value is tied to the fact that I feel very fortunate to be able to own some of these amazing cards. Barring some unforeseen future circumstance, the only people who will benefit from my collection value will be my wife or kids.

Well said John and welcome to the forum.