Comic Book Club Bonus: Matt DeVoe And John Sulaitis Of CovrPrice
Summary
Alex interviews CoverPrice co-founders John Shulaitis and Matt DeVoe about their platform’s journey from a 2018 startup to a major comic data hub. They discuss how real sales data from multiple marketplaces helps collectors value their items accurately. The conversation covers the impact of COVID on collecting, the rise of variant covers and blind bags, and the sustainability of the aftermarket economy.
Topics discussed
Intro ad and Cover Price overview
Founders' journey and early struggles
COVID surge and organic growth
Data sources and market coverage
Content ethics and avoiding hype
The Dork phenomenon and trends
Speculation bubbles and variant covers
Blind bags and gambling mechanics
Convention exclusives and value
SDCC plans and closing thoughts
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