Geoff Wilson (born 26 November 1978),[1] is an American entrepreneur, investor, and content creator known for his work in the sports card collecting industry.[2]
Geoff Wilson | |
|---|---|
| Born | 26 November 1978 Sarasota, Florida |
| Nationality | American |
| Education | University of Florida |
| Occupation(s) | Entrepreneur, investor, and content creator |
| Employer | Sports Card Investor |
| Known for | sports card collector |
| Title | Founder |
| Children | 3 |
| Website | geoffwilson |
Early life and education
editWilson’s first job was working at a sports card store in Sarasota, Florida, at age 14.[3]
Wilson had a background in digital marketing and entrepreneurship. He has founded and operated several businesses in the technology and digital space, though he became widely known for his role in the resurgence of interest in sports card collecting.[4] Wilson attended University of Florida.[5][6]
Career
editSports Card Investor
editIn 2019, Wilson founded Sports Card Investor, a platform dedicated to educating and informing both new and seasoned sports card collectors and investors.[7] The website and accompanying YouTube channel focus on the financial aspects of the sports card hobby, treating it as an alternative investment opportunity.[6][8] Wilson's content often features market trends, investment tips, and analysis of the sports card industry.[9]
Through Sports Card Investor, Wilson provides a wide range of tools and resources, including a market pricing data tool that tracks the values of sports cards, offering collectors and investors up-to-date information on market fluctuations.[10] His platform aims to bring transparency and insight to a growing community of collectors looking to navigate the evolving market.[9]
In February, 2024, Wilson opened one of the largest card shops in the world, CardsHQ, in Atlanta, Georgia.[11] The Sports Card Investor studio is now located inside of CardsHQ.[6]
Books
editIn April 2024, Wilson signed a book deal with John Wiley & Sons to author the book Sports Card Collecting & Investing for Dummies.[12]
Trading Card
editIn April 2023, Topps created a card of Wilson and included it in their 2023 Big League Baseball set. The card, which is card number HI-GW, is part of the Hobby Influencer Short Prints Inserts.[13]
YouTube and media presence
editWilson also serves as the host of the Sports Card Investor YouTube channel, where he regularly posts videos on card investments, market updates, and interviews with industry experts.[14] His channel has attracted a large following, becoming a go-to source for collectors looking to make informed decisions in the buying and selling of sports cards.[6] His content often blends the worlds of sports and finance, appealing to both hobbyists and investors alike.[8]
Impact on the Sports card market
editSince the launch of Sports Card Investor, Wilson has been credited with helping to modernize and popularize the sports card hobby by presenting it as a viable investment opportunity.[15] His emphasis on using data analytics and market trends has helped reshape the way many collectors view the hobby, contributing to a broader conversation about sports cards as a form of investment similar to stocks or real estate.[16]
Personal life
editWilson is married to Kim, an entrepreneur who founded Social News Desk,[9] a social media management software for television newsrooms, which was acquired by Graham Holdings in 2014.[17] They have 3 children named Reaves, Harrison, and Emilia Wilson, who often appear in Sports Card Investor videos, and they also have their own YouTube channel called Card Kids, where they produce videos about trading and collecting cards.[18][6] Wilson continues to be involved in other business ventures in addition to his focus on the sports card industry.[19]
Legacy
editWilson's work in the sports card industry has positioned him as one of the leading voices in the modern sports card market.[20] Through his entrepreneurial efforts, he has helped bring a new level of professionalism and data-driven insight to a hobby traditionally viewed through a more nostalgic lens. As the market continues to evolve, Sports Card Investor remains a platform for education and investment advice in the space.[21]
References
edit- ^ "Hobby Influencers #HI-GW Geoff Wilson". Trading Card Database.
- ^ Bromley, Sarah (2022-09-19). "The "Sports Card Investor" Talks the Future of Card Trading - CSQ | C-Suite Quarterly". CSQ | C-Suite Quarterly - The Voice of the C-Suite. Retrieved 2024-09-17.
- ^ "Jimmy Rex | Show Notes | Geoff Wilson". thejimmyrexshow. Retrieved 2024-09-17.
- ^ VanRysdam, Peter (September 6, 2012). "Geoff Wilson: Spirit of Gainesville nominee". The Gainesville Sun.
- ^ "Join startGNV for a live 'Ask Me Anything' (AMA) session with Geoff Wilson, founder of Three Five Two and Sports Card Investor". UF Innovate. Retrieved 2024-09-17.
- ^ a b c d e "Geoff Wilson | Collector Stories". Topps Ripped. 2024-02-02. Retrieved 2024-09-17.
- ^ Skinner, Joshua (2024-02-15). "As sports trading cards sales boom, world's largest card shop opens in Atlanta". Atlanta News First. Retrieved 2024-09-17.
- ^ a b "On The Bench With Sports Card Investor". StockX News (in Chinese (Taiwan)). 2020-06-24. Retrieved 2024-09-17.
- ^ a b c Bates, Greg (2023-05-23). "Sports Card Investor Geoff Wilson uses love for collecting to launch growing hobby business". Sports Collectors Digest. Retrieved 2024-09-17.
- ^ "Market Movers by Sports Card Investor - price guide & more". Market Movers. Retrieved 2024-09-17.
- ^ Milliken, Paul (2024-02-27). "CardsHQ brings sports card collecting into the future". FOX 5 Atlanta. Retrieved 2024-09-17.
- ^ Wilson, Geoff; Burrows, Ben; Nethercott, Tyler (2024-04-09). Sports Card Collecting & Investing For Dummies. John Wiley & Sons. ISBN 978-1-394-22505-7.
- ^ Cracknell, Ryan. "2023 Topps Big League Baseball Checklist, Team Set Lists and Details". Beckett.
- ^ Sports Card Investor (2024-09-15). $125,000+ BUYOUT DEAL! Truckload of Cards Shows Up to CardsHQ 🔥. Retrieved 2024-09-17 – via YouTube.
- ^ "Zion Williamson Cards Hit All-Time Lows, Collectors Start to Lose Hope". Action Network. 2023-04-13. Retrieved 2024-09-17.
- ^ "Can the First-Ever Sports Cards Franchise Succeed? - RetailWire". 2024-08-19. Retrieved 2024-09-17.
- ^ McKinney, Carl. "Gainesville woman's former employer buys her social media company". Gainesville Sun. Retrieved 2024-09-17.
- ^ Card Kids - Sports Cards & Pokemon! (2023-04-01). I JUST PULLED THE BIGGEST CARD OF MY LIFE!. Retrieved 2024-09-17 – via YouTube.
- ^ Bates, Greg (2021-04-28). "Collectable making dreams come true for collectors, fractional investors". Sports Collectors Digest. Retrieved 2024-09-17.
- ^ Bhaunt, Rohan (2024-09-01). "Amid Wedding Vows, Giannis Antetokounmpo Targets LeBron & Steph's Olympic Jackpot Despite Past Controversy". EssentiallySports. Retrieved 2024-09-17.
- ^ Gawlik, Chris (2024-08-30). "Sportscard Gold Rush! Millions Offered if You Pull One of These Rare Cards!". The Hockey News Collectibles. Retrieved 2024-09-17.