Reporting live from a creepy hotel room, Tyler breaks down his personal eBay data and what it reveals about the exploding popularity of WNBA cards — including Caitlin Clark, Paige Bueckers, and Angel Reese. Why are female athletes outselling NBA stars? Let's talk market momentum, culture, and how collectors are driving a shift that might be here to stay.

Timestamps:

• 00:45 – Why I was off the grid (Alaskan cruise + eBay settings)
• 1:45 – My exact eBay setup and pricing strategy
• 2:50 – 100% of sales = Female athletes?!
• 4:30 – Asia Wilson, Finn’s wall, and the cultural shift
• 6:15 – Caitlin Clark ≠ Best Player… but she’s the star
• 8:40 – Why narrative > stats in card collecting
• 9:50 – This is a Jordan moment for WNBA cards
• 10:45 – What you should be watching next

In this episode of Sports Cards Are Dope, Dr. Tyler Tarver breaks down the major shift eBay is making to their auction system: extended bidding. What does it mean for you as a buyer, seller, or investor in sports cards? Is this the end of last-second sniping? Or just the beginning of more fair pricing? Tyler dives deep with analogies, insights, and hot takes that’ll have you rethinking how you buy cards online.

🕒 Timestamps:

• 0:00 — What up, chicken nuggets! Why this change matters
• 1:45 — eBay’s extended bidding explained in simple terms
• 3:15 — How this compares to Goldin, PWCC, and other marketplaces
• 5:00 — Why buyers feel betrayed (and sellers don’t trust it either)
• 7:25 — Analogy time: eBay vs. the NBA shot clock
• 9:30 — Will comps even matter anymore?
• 10:45 — Wrap-up: Is this good for the hobby?