Bench Clear Media | Sports Card Network

The entire Bench Clear squad met in Missoula, Montana at a show sponsored by ZooTown Sports Cards. We met some of the most amazing people...including lots of great young collectors. We also take a $100 challenge and need you to vote!

Today we compile the 7 most commonly asked TAX related questions for Hobbyist, Sports Card Collectors, eBay Sellers, and more. Direct from an outstanding FRANK ( @Baseball Hall of Fame Autographs ): 1:35 How serious is a 1099? 3:11 Do you pay taxes on Revenue or Profit? 4:20 When does your hobby become a business? 8:01 How much flexibility do you get with deductions/expenses? 14:30 Should I be focusing more on COGS or End of Year Inventory? 17:30 Where does eBay Sales Tax fit into the equation? 21:00 Is going CASH ONLY a better route for a Seller / Dealer? 22:47 Where do you actually report your 1099? Email Frank at: frankr@schreiber.cpa -- Mention you found him from Bench Clear! Bench Clear Media Production Check out Bench Clear at: http://www.benchclear.us

Today Mike and I discuss the reality of a down market...and give you 6 strategies to consider when buying/selling sports cards in a Down Market. Bench Clear Media Production Check out Bench Clear at: http://www.benchclear.us

In 2022 we can expect a wide variety of NEW types of Hobby Events... From the Mint Collective to a larger GCE to more Regional Shows....etc.... What are your thoughts on this explosion of new shows? Are you excited or fatigued? Bench Clear Media Production Check out Bench Clear at: http://www.benchclear.us

What a treat! Today I spend an hour with The Economic Ninja (@The Economic Ninja ) and discuss the topic everyone loves.... Are Sports Cards LEGIT investments? We get to hear from a voice outside the hobby to help us decide! Check out The Daily Hobby: http://www.thedailyhobby.com Bench Clear Media Production Check out Bench Clear at: http://www.benchclear.us #EconomicNinja #SportsCards #Topps #Fanatics #Crypto #NFT #XRP #Investments

In EP107 of BreakerCulture Weekly we chat with the founder of the LOUPE App - Eric Doty. This is one of the few major disruptors in the Group Breaking space and Eric helps us understand the origins, current state, and vision of the company! Check out Loupe here: Twitter: https://twitter.com/loupetheapp Download: https://benchclear.us/Loupe Check out Pastime Marketplace here: https://benchclear.us/Cardcase Enjoy the rest of the Bench Clear content here: http://www.benchclear.us

In Episode 11 of Golden Age of Cardboard -- Mike and special guest @ThoseBackPages talk about the good old days of hobby shop visits. This episode will bring back some memories. Check out Sponsor - Pastime Marketplace - Use Code: BENCHCLEAR for 10% off!!: --- https://benchclear.us/Cardcase A Bench Clear Media Production

In Episode #8 - Mike sits down with Kevin Jones to discuss the greatest rabbit-hole in sports cards - the PSA SET REGISTRY. Specifically, they breakdown the LAST TOPPS card(s) of a Hall of Famer! Check out Kevin on You Tube: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCgNQ... Link to the Registry checklist on PSA: https://www.psacard.com/psasetregistr... Check out Sponsor - Pastime Marketplace - Use Code: BENCHCLEAR for 10% off!! ( http://www.benchclear.us/Cardcase) A Bench Clear Media Production