Australian Card Market Died

jurule · 05-11-2022, 07:54 AM

Hey all,

Just an observation. Things have definetely slowed down her in Oz. I now scroll past sales posts without single comments, auction threads without any bids with $1 sb. Its crazy. Yet at the same time if you want to buy anything decent, Ebay Aus is mega expensive. I am constantly using Ebay US to buy cards as there just isnt much good stuff available. And when i try to sell anything good here, even low end stuff there just aint the interest anymore. Guess the pandemic kids all left! And the fact we just dont have the population here makes it a bit slow. Guess im just having a vent here for discussion sake. Wish i lived in the US sometimes just for the hobby/culture!

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dengbang · 05-11-2022, 08:51 AM

How about demand for Tyson Beck?

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drobfan8 · 05-11-2022, 09:12 AM

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Originally Posted by jurule

Hey all,

Just an observation. Things have definetely slowed down her in Oz. I now scroll past sales posts without single comments, auction threads without any bids with $1 sb. Its crazy. Yet at the same time if you want to buy anything decent, Ebay Aus is mega expensive. I am constantly using Ebay US to buy cards as there just isnt much good stuff available. And when i try to sell anything good here, even low end stuff there just aint the interest anymore. Guess the pandemic kids all left! And the fact we just dont have the population here makes it a bit slow. Guess im just having a vent here for discussion sake. Wish i lived in the US sometimes just for the hobby/culture!

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I'm intrigued by this take seeing as the Melbourne card show was nuts.

The Brissy one was also considering the weather.

And this year there will be another Melb, Sydney and Brisbane show.

And if you follow the PSA submissions site, there is so many Aussies subbing.

hermanotarjeta · 05-11-2022, 09:12 AM

Wait, I didn’t realize the blowout basketball box break section was Australian!

drobfan8 · 05-11-2022, 09:13 AM

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Originally Posted by hermanotarjeta

Wait, I didn’t realize the blowout basketball box break section was Australian!

This isn't the break section though?

indyguy · 05-11-2022, 10:14 AM

It's because Hairy left the hobby...twice. The first time, you guys could recover. The second though...sort of a deathblow

EDIT: Yes, I know he is from New Zealand and they aren't the same places!

mfw13 · 05-11-2022, 11:49 AM

I've bought a few soccer cards from Australian sellers, but generally shipping costs are to expensive for Australian sellers to be competitive price-wise.

Kobe101 · 05-11-2022, 11:59 AM

I have a few friends from Australia I chat with everyday and they are still very active.

Siberian13 · 05-11-2022, 12:42 PM

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Originally Posted by indyguy

It's because Hairy left the hobby...twice. The first time, you guys could recover. The second though...sort of a deathblow

EDIT: Yes, I know he is from New Zealand and they aren't the same places!

New Zealand/Australia. They the same

mc1 · 05-11-2022, 01:43 PM

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Originally Posted by drobfan8

This isn't the break section though?

Thats his point. That section is D-E-A-D.

rifleman69 · 05-11-2022, 02:24 PM

yep it's dead Jim.

Return the land to England.

RogerGodahell · 05-11-2022, 02:32 PM

He just smiled and gave me a vegemite sandwich

drobfan8 · 05-11-2022, 03:58 PM

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Originally Posted by indyguy

It's because Hairy left the hobby...twice. The first time, you guys could recover. The second though...sort of a deathblow

EDIT: Yes, I know he is from New Zealand and they aren't the same places!

This is hilarious. And I'm pretty sure it's been at least 4 times, maybe 17.

But hey, why leave when you can just hang around and whine all the time.

drobfan8 · 05-11-2022, 03:59 PM

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Originally Posted by dengbang

How about demand for Tyson Beck?

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Beck's stuff is wild and really nice.

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Originally Posted by mc1

Thats his point. That section is D-E-A-D.

Oh, I'm with ya.

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Originally Posted by RogerGodahell

He just smiled and gave me a vegemite sandwich

drobfan8 · 05-11-2022, 04:02 PM

Honestly I've actually never seen so many new Australian collectors.

They don't know about BO because they are all on IG or FB groups.

Everything sells out in the stores, which is wild because 2 years ago there were almost 0 card stores and now cards are at Big W, K Mart, EB games.

Do people think there's just constantly 100s of new collector's each week?

I'm sure some have dropped off. But cards have also spread out with Soccer, UFC, Marvel growing larger and larger.

But you watch anything with the chance of Giddey in it dry up.

Lee42 · 05-11-2022, 04:13 PM

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Originally Posted by drobfan8

Honestly I've actually never seen so many new Australian collectors.

They don't know about BO because they are all on IG or FB groups.

Everything sells out in the stores, which is wild because 2 years ago there were almost 0 card stores and now cards are at Big W, K Mart, EB games.

Do people think there's just constantly 100s of new collector's each week?

I'm sure some have dropped off. But cards have also spread out with Soccer, UFC, Marvel growing larger and larger.

But you watch anything with the chance of Giddey in it dry up.

The Aussie Market is still pretty strong, especially for the local sports (AFL/NRL/Cricket) where products are all selling out in record time.

NBA is still strong as well but again products are already so expensive and when you add in the currency exchange as well on top its tough buying any sealed products.

As a side note the NBL (Australia's League) just had its biggest ever Grand Final Crowd for game 3 of the finals and is gaining popularity again.

Josh Giddey cards are selling very well at present!!!

GOATMJ · 05-11-2022, 05:26 PM

Market still strong here in California.

Hallco · 05-11-2022, 06:40 PM

Does Lex Luther still own that place???

hermanotarjeta · 05-11-2022, 07:08 PM

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Originally Posted by drobfan8

This isn't the break section though?

I meant that wax is so overpriced these days, no one is breaking boxes or cases anymore and sharing their goods. It's dead because no one can afford it anymore, unlike the good old days when the box break section was FANTASTIC!

zopfan · 05-11-2022, 07:12 PM

I can still see many Flippers around, market must be strong

hermanotarjeta · 05-11-2022, 07:12 PM

Is that Oz card trader message board still around?

drobfan8 · 05-11-2022, 08:09 PM

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Originally Posted by Lee42

The Aussie Market is still pretty strong, especially for the local sports (AFL/NRL/Cricket) where products are all selling out in record time.

NBA is still strong as well but again products are already so expensive and when you add in the currency exchange as well on top its tough buying any sealed products.

As a side note the NBL (Australia's League) just had its biggest ever Grand Final Crowd for game 3 of the finals and is gaining popularity again.

Josh Giddey cards are selling very well at present!!!

Man it was really cool to see all the cricket and AFL stuff in Melbourne. But it's a rabbithole I need to avoid. I already spend enough on NBA.

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Originally Posted by hermanotarjeta

I meant that wax is so overpriced these days, no one is breaking boxes or cases anymore and sharing their goods. It's dead because no one can afford it anymore, unlike the good old days when the box break section was FANTASTIC!

Ah yes, agreed.

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Originally Posted by hermanotarjeta

Is that Oz card trader message board still around?

It has been very quiet for years. It used to be really good. There's a bit more action the past year.

Would be good to see them build it up again. Not sure they want to.

Currently Graham is selling his Grant Hill collection and he is getting some crazy money. He has a lot of 90s 1 of 1s though as well as everything in PSA 10.

It's nuts

hairyangryfella · 05-12-2022, 12:42 AM

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Originally Posted by indyguy

It's because Hairy left the hobby...twice. The first time, you guys could recover. The second though...sort of a deathblow

EDIT: Yes, I know he is from New Zealand and they aren't the same places!

Quote:

Originally Posted by drobfan8

This is hilarious. And I'm pretty sure it's been at least 4 times, maybe 17.

But hey, why leave when you can just hang around and whine all the time.

Why exactly do you @holes have to bring me up here..? I do nothing but contribute to the season/playoffs threads and yet you're having to have a go at me somewhere irrelevant.
Do I live rent free in your heads or something?
(And why...?)

Cavaliercards · 05-12-2022, 01:09 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by drobfan8

I'm intrigued by this take seeing as the Melbourne card show was nuts.

The Brissy one was also considering the weather.

And this year there will be another Melb, Sydney and Brisbane show.

And if you follow the PSA submissions site, there is so many Aussies subbing.

Was curious to hear your take, I appreciate you sharing it.

duron · 05-12-2022, 01:37 AM

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Originally Posted by hairyangryfella

Why exactly do you @holes have to bring me up here..? I do nothing but contribute to the season/playoffs threads and yet you're having to have a go at me somewhere irrelevant.
Do I live rent free in your heads or something?
(And why...?)

Lol. I love you so much.

05-11-2022, 07:54 AM	#1
jurule Member Join Date: Jun 2020 Location: South Australia Posts: 194 jurule	Australian Card Market Died Hey all, Just an observation. Things have definetely slowed down her in Oz. I now scroll past sales posts without single comments, auction threads without any bids with $1 sb. Its crazy. Yet at the same time if you want to buy anything decent, Ebay Aus is mega expensive. I am constantly using Ebay US to buy cards as there just isnt much good stuff available. And when i try to sell anything good here, even low end stuff there just aint the interest anymore. Guess the pandemic kids all left! And the fact we just dont have the population here makes it a bit slow. Guess im just having a vent here for discussion sake. Wish i lived in the US sometimes just for the hobby/culture! Sent from my SM-G970F using Tapatalk

05-11-2022, 08:51 AM	#2
dengbang Member Join Date: Apr 2012 Location: Midwest Posts: 2,054	How about demand for Tyson Beck? Sent from my ONEPLUS A6013 using Tapatalk __________________ I collect Johnny "Red" Kerr & Luol Deng

05-11-2022, 10:14 AM	#6
indyguy Member Join Date: Oct 2012 Posts: 8,512 arndru indyguyat	It's because Hairy left the hobby...twice. The first time, you guys could recover. The second though...sort of a deathblow EDIT: Yes, I know he is from New Zealand and they aren't the same places! Last edited by indyguy; 05-11-2022 at 10:17 AM.

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drobfan8 Member Join Date: Apr 2013 Location: Brisbane, Australia Posts: 17,838 drobfan8 drobfan8	Honestly I've actually never seen so many new Australian collectors. They don't know about BO because they are all on IG or FB groups. Everything sells out in the stores, which is wild because 2 years ago there were almost 0 card stores and now cards are at Big W, K Mart, EB games. Do people think there's just constantly 100s of new collector's each week? I'm sure some have dropped off. But cards have also spread out with Soccer, UFC, Marvel growing larger and larger. But you watch anything with the chance of Giddey in it dry up. __________________ Wanted, 03/04 Exquisite Base Gold Tim Duncan and 05/06 Exquisite Base Gold /25 Michael Jordan

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hermanotarjeta Member Join Date: Feb 2012 Posts: 21,985	Wait, I didn’t realize the blowout basketball box break section was Australian!

05-11-2022, 11:49 AM	#7
mfw13 Member Join Date: Feb 2009 Location: Seattle, WA Posts: 17,543	I've bought a few soccer cards from Australian sellers, but generally shipping costs are to expensive for Australian sellers to be competitive price-wise.

05-11-2022, 11:59 AM	#8
Kobe101 Member Join Date: Nov 2009 Posts: 3,410	I have a few friends from Australia I chat with everyday and they are still very active.

05-11-2022, 02:24 PM	#11
rifleman69 Member Join Date: Aug 2019 Location: Space Mountain Posts: 3,534	yep it's dead Jim. Return the land to England.

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RogerGodahell Banned Join Date: Jun 2015 Location: Cardboard Enthusiast Posts: 20,783 RogerGodahell	He just smiled and gave me a vegemite sandwich

05-11-2022, 05:26 PM	#17
GOATMJ Member Join Date: Mar 2021 Posts: 427	Market still strong here in California.

05-11-2022, 06:40 PM	#18
Hallco Member Join Date: Sep 2012 Posts: 7,777 hallco	Does Lex Luther still own that place???

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zopfan Member Join Date: May 2018 Posts: 43	I can still see many Flippers around, market must be strong