Why eBay Extended Bidding Might Break the Hobby

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?