Geoff Wilson

[Fuddjcal]

Originally Posted by uniship

I don’t understand all that hate that Geoff Wilson seems to get in our hobby.

Absolutely the guy is sometimes cringe, he doesn’t really know that much about vintage, which is sort of embarrassing for a guy his age I believe he’s about 47?, I also believe him opening up a $4 million store was one of the dumbest things in the world (But what do I know I used to think any sort of “vault” would never work and was the worst idea ever)

But the guy brings a ton of energy and thoughts/ideas and News to the forefront and he is not impossible to listen to on podcasts and I think it’s super cool all of the stuff he does. I mean, the guy is sort of living the dream making a living out of our hobby and sharing it with his young kids after having a successful business career. I have to give this guy mad props to be honest

On top of all that positivity - The guy seemed to be a genuinely good guy.

I’m going to stay right now for the record that I’m a fan. And I know many people actually don’t like the guy, but I think that the positives far outweigh the negatives (what r the negatives again???) - and this guy needs to be more appreciated and certainly not vilified. Imo he’s an asset to our hobby not a liability

Thanks for listening!

You don't get that he was at the forefront of giving bad investment advice from the beginning when he knew absolutely NOTHING. You don't get that he is a grifter? You don't get that he lost a confirmed 3 M in 3 years, while losing MILLIONS for idiots that were too new in the hobby that listened to him...AND paid him for his putrid advice. You don't get that he didn't know squat about a card shop and yet doubled down on a $3M venture. He's a jerkoff plain and simple. IMHO. Please, you enjoy him though. I think He's an AHOLE. But that's just me.

[Aquarian Sports Cards]

How come I feel like ignorance is bliss in this situation...

[visualplane]

I enjoy watching his videos and have no problems with him. Tons of people pump their cards every day ("my card is totally undergraded" etc), he's just doing it with a larger audience.

[parkplace33]

Originally Posted by visualplane

I enjoy watching his videos and have no problems with him. Tons of people pump their cards every day ("my card is totally undergraded" etc), he's just doing it with a larger audience.

Exactly. He brings people into the hobby. While I may not agree with all his views, there is no denying he is probably one of the most influential card personas in the last few years.

[Peter_Spaeth]

Originally Posted by parkplace33

Exactly. He brings people into the hobby. While I may not agree with all his views, there is no denying he is probably one of the most influential card personas in the last few years.

Why would anyone listen to him? What are his credentials? What's his track record? Or is it just the PT Barnum principle.

[parkplace33]

Originally Posted by Peter_Spaeth

Why would anyone listen to him? What are his credentials? What's his track record? Or is it just the PT Barnum principle.

I can’t speak to that. But he does have 331k subscribers on YouTube so he must be doing something right.

[Eric72]

I watched some of his content during the early days of the pandemic. They didn't resonate with me at all. The thing I remember most clearly was the $500/year pricing tool he was selling. Nice work if you can get it, I guess.

I formed an opinion of him rather quickly, then tuned him out more or less completely. Candidly, I'm surprised he's still part of the hobby.

[ALBB]

Like way back in day, when some loud talking lunatic was selling beanie babies on QVC ...and ......we were buying them ! LOL

[Johnny630]

Originally Posted by parkplace33

Exactly. He brings people into the hobby. While I may not agree with all his views, there is no denying he is probably one of the most influential card personas in the last few years.

Wilson knows the art of views and algorithms to use to grow his platform on social media outlets thus fueling money into the industry. I agree with you guys most of the comments about his content are pure puff but puff and fluff draws views and interest.

[Kzoo]

I have never taken and applied any of his advice on investing in the 'newest', 'hottest', 'can't miss' whomever. There's a new flavor every week. I'm mostly not into the 'shiny' new stuff he usually talks about and I agree he knows little about the vintage we like here.

However, my 15 y.o. son loves the hobby (mostly racing cards and a little football & baseball) and we watch some of his podcasts on Youtube. Some interviews are interesting and others we skip by. He has gotten into talking about vintage signed cards in the last year, and that gets my attention. Just my 2 cents....

[tycobb]

Originally Posted by Aquarian Sports Cards

How come I feel like ignorance is bliss in this situation...

+1


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[butchie_t]

Originally Posted by Aquarian Sports Cards

How come I feel like ignorance is bliss in this situation...

Hahaha, Scott! You are smack on!

Place me in the ignorance is bliss boat as well. From the looks of this thread, I shall remain blissful.

Cheers,

Butch