Pondering starting my Own Card Company

[preakness]

Originally Posted by texgator

That is easily avoided by maintaining a database that connects the patch to the original item and the authentication.

doesn't Leaf have such a database yet in their trinity product all the "sick" patches are not game-worn?

[YouFold2Me]

First let me have $25k to get myself out of debt, and I'll gladly work for you once you get going

[festus]

Originally Posted by jerryw

I'm not trying to be a dick, just being realistic.

you dont have to try, its just natural

[SportCardBuffet]

Honestly if you can't get use of the MLB License I don't think it's worth it. There's just not enough interest in unlicensed products.

[MW Connection]

Originally Posted by Ephland

OP - are you considering doing this without pictures of the players?

I would definitely have pictures on my product. I am compiling all feedback before I start my company mission and strategy.

[MW Connection]

Originally Posted by XL5

Get a crappy job at an existing card company or a company that prints the cards for an existing card company. Learn as much as you can about the business over a year or two.

Then if you still want to do it, come up with your plan. If you don't think it's worth getting a job at a card company, you probably won't last through the startup phase of your own card company either.

Honestly, cutting up genuine game-used material and sticking it into cards only adds value if the consumers value the cards. And consumers will only value the cards if you have a valued brand name, a license, or both.

I would do this but I cannot leave my investment job

[Metsfan1121]

Originally Posted by MW Connection

I would definitely have pictures on my product. I am compiling all feedback before I start my company mission and strategy.

Are you planning on
A) Not using licenses
B) Waiting until 2020 for licensing availability
C) Legally challenging MLB and Topps over the exclusivity agreement

[MW Connection]

Originally Posted by Metsfan1121

Are you planning on
A) Not using licenses
B) Waiting until 2020 for licensing availability
C) Legally challenging MLB and Topps over the exclusivity agreement

Initially I will not have a license.

Would not wait until 2020.

Yes, would challenge Topps & MLB as that is a monoply.

[Megatron]

If you do start this opperation.. Count me in as an employee.. Im here to work!

Cool idea. Whats its name gonna be?

[MW Connection]

Originally Posted by texgator

That is easily avoided by maintaining a database that connects the patch to the original item and the authentication.

I would use a database like this to avoid any questions on the authenticity on my products.

[MW Connection]

Originally Posted by Megatron

If you do start this opperation.. Count me in as an employee.. Im here to work!

Cool idea. Whats its name gonna be?

Compiling ideas as we speak. It really could not be worse than Panini as that is a sandwich. I would welcome you aboard to our think tank for initial ideas and planning on this project.

[Metsfan1121]

Originally Posted by MW Connection

Initially I will not have a license.

Would not wait until 2020.

Yes, would challenge Topps & MLB as that is a monoply.

Is the plan to simply use logos and wait to get sued, then opening a countersuit to fight the monopoly? Or do you plan on initially starting a lawsuit yourself?

[MW Connection]

Originally Posted by YouFold2Me

First let me have $25k to get myself out of debt, and I'll gladly work for you once you get going

I welcome all ideas and want to create a planning team to compile ideas on what people in the hobby like and dislike.

[MW Connection]

Originally Posted by Metsfan1121

Is the plan to simply use logos and wait to get sued, then opening a countersuit to fight the monopoly? Or do you plan on initially starting a lawsuit yourself?

Not sure on that yet. Someone needs to at least put up a fight against the monopoly of Topps & MLB.

[Ephland]

Originally Posted by Metsfan1121

Is the plan to simply use logos and wait to get sued, then opening a countersuit to fight the monopoly? Or do you plan on initially starting a lawsuit yourself?

Pretty sure the MLBPA might have something to say about the images of their members being used as well.

[Andrew Jones]

Originally Posted by MW Connection

Not sure on that yet. Someone needs to at least put up a fight against the monopoly of Topps & MLB.

Use the money to go to law school instead of starting a card company. That way you'll at least end up with a JD and a much better idea about how wrong you are.

[DJ3k]

What you are considering is something like what hits memorbilia is doing. The guy who makes the cards buys GU jerseys and other things and puts crazy patches into products. If you are considering this I would suggest talking to them! Good luck!

[monkeymcgee]

You'd have better luck creating indie sketch card products. Check out what Viceroy was able to do with their first few products. You might actually make some money on that idea.

Thank me later

[AP4MVP]

I heard christian ponder will be a free agent next season. Maybe he can help if your pondering. Got many more ponder jokes just let me know

[hairysasquatch]

Make a sandwich with the two Brians of the new Leaf/ITG Dream Team juggernaut!

[discostu]

OP, what do you bring to the table?

Honest question.

Some bring creativity, some connections, some money, etc...what are you driving with?

[preakness]

Mouschi and disco stu. The best at card making

[MW Connection]

Originally Posted by discostu

OP, what do you bring to the table?

Honest question.

Some bring creativity, some connections, some money, etc...what are you driving with?

honesty, capital for a start up, and passion

[Joshua961203]

1. Are you rich?

[THE(NEXT)LEVEL]

Originally Posted by MW Connection

I welcome all ideas and want to create a planning team to compile ideas on what people in the hobby like and dislike.

Originally Posted by MW Connection

Not sure on that yet. Someone needs to at least put up a fight against the monopoly of Topps & MLB.

Brian Gray, is this you?