Justuff League

Travis, James and Kevin are looking at the long and frustrating history of eBay.  Initially a great platform to connect with buyers, as the company got bigger, the more restrictions were put in place in favor of eBay retaining control of everyone's information.  Given what they do, the boys have some interesting insights on where things started to change with eBay.  Kevin especially, given that he helped write the eBay Power Seller program for the company way back when.  Hosted by Travis Landry, James Supp, and Kevin Bruneau   Follow us on Instagram! Please fill out the listener survey here!  Subscribe on Apple Podcasts Subscribe on Spotify Subscribe on Google Podcasts Subscribe on Amazon Music

TRAVIS IS GETTING MARRIED (and by that I meant he actually got married a few weeks back)! Coincidentally, the auction house is currently full with hundreds of wedding cake toppers! Travis, James and Kevin are diving into those and other wedding collectibles like toasting glasses, wedding dresses and wedding cake stands. Plus, the boys come up with several new wedding business ideas.  Congratulations to Travis and Ashle!    Hosted by Travis Landry, James Supp, and Kevin Bruneau   Follow us on Instagram! Please fill out the listener survey here!  Subscribe on Apple Podcasts Subscribe on Spotify Subscribe on Google Podcasts Subscribe on Amazon Music

Travis, James and Kevin are going back to the 80s... the 1980s. Or rather, the 1980s are currently striking back. What is driving the nostalgia of the 1980s retro market, and how long can this trend possible continue? From Trapper Keepers making a resurgence to the Russians being the bad guys again, the boys sort of talk about the 1980s (and also hanging out in parking lots).  Hosted by Travis Landry, James Supp, and Kevin Bruneau   Follow us on Instagram! Please fill out the listener survey here!  Subscribe on Apple Podcasts Subscribe on Spotify Subscribe on Google Podcasts Subscribe on Amazon Music

Travis, James and Kevin are back, and they're watching Travis's comic book world crumble around him! Okay, maybe that is a bit dramatic, but comic book values have certainly dipped since their peak during Covid. Is this a market crashing or a market correction? And how much further down will it go?    Though the Bronze and Modern issues are down 50% since the height of the market, the top 1% of the market is still going strong.    Hosted by Travis Landry, James Supp, and Kevin Bruneau   Follow us on Instagram! Please fill out the listener survey here!  Subscribe on Apple Podcasts Subscribe on Spotify Subscribe on Google Podcasts Subscribe on Amazon Music

Travis, James, and Kevin welcome their friend Abe Lange to discuss the vintage outerwear and workwear market. With a pair of vintage Levi's jeans (found at the bottom of a mine shaft) selling for $87k, what drives the market for this vintage clothing? From mining shirts to raw denim and vintage jeans, how gross is too gross and how do you clean these old articles of clothing? Plus, Abe shares more about recently attending the preview for Pharrell's new auction house, Joopiter.   Connect with Abe on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/sumshitifound/    Hosted by Travis Landry, James Supp, and Kevin Bruneau   Follow us on Instagram! Please fill out the listener survey here!  Subscribe on Apple Podcasts Subscribe on Spotify Subscribe on Google Podcasts Subscribe on Amazon Music

Travis, James and Kevin are back with more NFT and cryptocurrency thoughts and predictions. What are the reasons why NFTs and Crypto are currently failing? Could it be that they came too soon? And do you buy the dip on Bitcoin and Etherium or is this dip the beginning of the end?  Kevin thinks we'll all live in cylinders. Travis sells some AMC stock.    Hosted by Travis Landry, James Supp, and Kevin Bruneau   Follow us on Instagram! Please fill out the listener survey here!  Subscribe on Apple Podcasts Subscribe on Spotify Subscribe on Google Podcasts Subscribe on Amazon Music

The gang is wrapping up their back and forth with friend and art collector Aaron Ligon, and the philophy of collecting contemporary art. From the importance of researching to developing relationships that grant you access to great art, Aaron talks more about his experiences in the market and knowing when to sell.  Follow Aaron on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/aaronwasntavailable/  Hosted by Travis Landry, James Supp, and Kevin Bruneau   Follow us on Instagram! Please fill out the listener survey here!  Subscribe on Apple Podcasts Subscribe on Spotify Subscribe on Google Podcasts Subscribe on Amazon Music

Travis, James and Kevin welcome their friend and art collector, Aaron Ligon. Aaron joins the gang to talk about the philosophy of collectin fine art, and things to consider when trying to make sound investments in such a complicated market. When fighting the urge to invest in every new hot emerging artist, it's imporant to do the right sort of research when determining the money you're about to put up.    Hosted by Travis Landry, James Supp, and Kevin Bruneau   Follow us on Instagram! Please fill out the listener survey here!  Subscribe on Apple Podcasts Subscribe on Spotify Subscribe on Google Podcasts Subscribe on Amazon Music  

Travis, James and Kevin welcome back Kris Krohn from last week to talk about a niche market taking off in the last few years... Vintage VHS tapes! Why have VHS tapes suddenly become a hot market, and WHAT drives the value of it? With certain tapes in the realms of horror and sealed editions earning top dollar, what VHS tapes should you be looking out for? And what about the popular trend of new media being put on VHS? Will studios ever make VHS releases again akin to the way vinyl and cassettes have come back in the music industry?  Follow Kris aka @GrailPapa on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/grailpapa    Hosted by Travis Landry, James Supp, and Kevin Bruneau   Follow us on Instagram! Please fill out the listener survey here!  Subscribe on Apple Podcasts Subscribe on Spotify Subscribe on Google Podcasts Subscribe on Amazon Music

Travis, James and Kevin welcome back Justuff alum Kris Krohn!  Kris is the Co-Founder of Retro World Expo and the founder of Retro Games Plus in California and Connecticut. Kris talks with the gang about the growth of the convention, and how Travis and Kevin doing the auctions are a huge addition to the energy of the show! With so games, competitions and panels at Retro World Expo each year, how does Kris look to keep it fresh and exciting each year? And does he have any hints as to what to expect in 2023? https://retroworldexpo.com/  Hosted by Travis Landry, James Supp, and Kevin Bruneau   Follow us on Instagram! Please fill out the listener survey here!  Subscribe on Apple Podcasts Subscribe on Spotify Subscribe on Google Podcasts Subscribe on Amazon Music

Travis, James and Kevin are discussing that window in history from 1945-1952 post-World War 2 and the items that came from Occupied Japan. With a fairly low entry point and easy to identify materials, is the market Occupied Japan items making a comeback? And hear Travis share a tale about his dad investing in this niche, but in maybe a not so good way.    Hosted by Travis Landry, James Supp, and Kevin Bruneau   Follow us on Instagram! Please fill out the listener survey here!  Subscribe on Apple Podcasts Subscribe on Spotify Subscribe on Google Podcasts Subscribe on Amazon Music

Travis, James and Kevin have had to deliver some bad news in their times on the job, but it never feels great. How do the guys handle having to tell their customers that what they have is fake, or even worse, that their piece is worthless? Find out more about how buyers find themselves in these situations and how the guys have politely (usually) turned people down over the years. Hosted by Travis Landry, James Supp, and Kevin Bruneau   Follow us on Instagram! Please fill out the listener survey here!  Subscribe on Apple Podcasts Subscribe on Spotify Subscribe on Google Podcasts Subscribe on Amazon Music

Travis, James and Kevin are taking a trip to Disney (in their memories at least) and looking at the strange economy of Disney pin trading and collecting. Young Travis was a natural in the Disney pin trading game, but only in a few prime years of his life before it got weird. Kevin on the other hand, has some very strong opinions about his recent experience at Disney World wherein he nearly died of hunger several times over.  Hosted by Travis Landry, James Supp, and Kevin Bruneau   Follow us on Instagram! Please fill out the listener survey here!  Subscribe on Apple Podcasts Subscribe on Spotify Subscribe on Google Podcasts Subscribe on Amazon Music

Travis, James and Kevin are weighing the pros and cons of bringing a piece of art before an authentication board. But what even is a authentication board, and is it always a positive experience? When you handle as much art as these guys do, you're bound to run into problems occassionally, including The FBI.    Hosted by Travis Landry, James Supp, and Kevin Bruneau   Follow us on Instagram! Please fill out the listener survey here!  Subscribe on Apple Podcasts Subscribe on Spotify Subscribe on Google Podcasts Subscribe on Amazon Music

Travis and Kevin are getting ready for a big auction coming up on September 17th comprised of toys and models from The Andy Yanchus Collection, and they're sharing all the details with James! Andy Yanchus was a staff colorist for Marvel Comics and built one of the most comprehensive collections of plastic models and rare toys of the 60s and 70s. Get a sneak preview of the first part of this auction, and be sure to check out our Instagram to see an unboxing showing off the pristine condition of the items and the elaborate filing system.  Check out the video here: https://bit.ly/3TKJZho  Check out the auction here: https://bit.ly/3RmQbun  Follow us on Instagram! Please fill out the listener survey here!  Subscribe on Apple Podcasts Subscribe on Spotify Subscribe on Google Podcasts Subscribe on Amazon Music

Travis, James and Kevin are asking that age old question... does size matter? Spefically when it comes to things like contemporary art, antiques and furniture. And what about things like cars and engine sizes? Does size matter in those instances? Check out this episode to learn more.  Hosted by Travis Landry, James Supp, and Kevin Bruneau Please fill out the listener survey here!  Follow us on Instagram! Subscribe on Apple Podcasts Subscribe on Spotify Subscribe on Google Podcasts Subscribe on Amazon Music

Travis, James and Kevin welcome friend and Antiques Roadshow colleage, Michael Bertoia, of Bertoia Auctions to discuss the antique toys he handles ranging from the 1880s to the 1930s. From mechanical banks and tin lithograph toys to toy trains and other delux German toys, Michael shares a wealth of knowledge with boys, and reinforces an old lesson... Condition is King.  Hosted by Travis Landry, James Supp, and Kevin Bruneau Please fill out the listener survey here!  Follow us on Instagram! Subscribe on Apple Podcasts Subscribe on Spotify Subscribe on Google Podcasts Subscribe on Amazon Music

Travis, James and Kevin are talking about a consistent but small niche in their business - maritime art and antiques. With Kevin and Travis being in the New England area, they see many artists from the North Shore of Massachusetts. And with such a cool aesthetic, the guys have plenty of experience handling such unique parts of ships. Hosted by Travis Landry, James Supp, and Kevin Bruneau Please fill out the listener survey here!  Follow us on Instagram! Subscribe on Apple Podcasts Subscribe on Spotify Subscribe on Google Podcasts Subscribe on Amazon Music

Travis, James and Kevin are digging into the well traveled collectible category of license plates. From their start as a driver-made plate in New York to the first state issued license plate in Massachusetts, the boys share their experiences in this niche and all the rare and collectible plates they've seen.    Hosted by Travis Landry, James Supp, and Kevin Bruneau Please fill out the listener survey here!  Follow us on Instagram! Subscribe on Apple Podcasts Subscribe on Spotify Subscribe on Google Podcasts Subscribe on Amazon Music

Travis comes to James and Kevin with a hot new tip on the cast iron skillet market, specifically Griwswold cast iron skillets and pans. Having been made for just under 100 years in Eerie, PA, Griswold cast iron has proven to be a sought after commodity. After meeting a serious Griswold collector a few months back, Travis started doing the research, and he likes what he sees. But can something you use to cook every day really appreciate in value like other collectibles?    Hosted by Travis Landry, James Supp, and Kevin Bruneau Please fill out the listener survey here!  Follow us on Instagram! Subscribe on Apple Podcasts Subscribe on Spotify Subscribe on Google Podcasts Subscribe on Amazon Music