Scarcity + Nostalgia = Dopamine Rocket Fuel + Are Hobby Monopolies Real? + Giving Back Through Cards
Phil Chronakis of Sealed Wax Nation joins us for a conversation about collecting sealed wax, the nostalgia attached to unopened boxes and packs, and why some collectors have absolutely no desire to find out what’s inside.
But Phil’s relationship with the hobby goes well beyond collecting. We get into the story behind Sealed Wax Nation, his Keep It Sealed American Tour, and his mission to use sports cards to support children’s hospitals and youth organizations across the country.
From there, the conversation expands into scarcity, nostalgia and the psychology that makes collecting so powerful…
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