Today we’d like to introduce you to Nick Pedersen
Hi Nick, can you start by introducing yourself? We’d love to learn more about how you got to where you are today?
Growing up, I collected sports cards. But I never imagined that, as an adult, they would still be a part of my life, providing both enjoyment and income and investment opportunities.
I became immersed in the sports card world beginning in elementary school. Each Christmas, my dad would give me the Topps complete baseball set, which contained all 660 cards of every MLB player for the upcoming baseball season.
In high school, I grew out of cards and took a four-year hiatus from collecting. One day, I threw out all my childhood sports cards. To this day, it is my single biggest regret in my life. There were thousands of dollars worth of cards in those boxes, including Mike Trout and Giannis Antetokounmpo rookie cards.
During that time, nobody knew what was in store for the sports card market over the next decade. We didn’t view them as an asset to early retirement or investment. Even the most sought-after cards were worth only a couple of thousand dollars. (Unlike some today that are worth upwards of $500,000.)
I graduated college in 2020 and decided I wanted to take my sports card and memorabilia hobby a little more seriously. I began posting on Instagram consistently and started to grow a following. From there, I started selling cards to my followers and my business took off. Most recently I wrote a book, all about sports cards and collectibles (Sports Card Fanatic: A Beginner’s Guide to Collecting for Fun & Profit), as well as offering sports collection evaluations for the people in the Twin Cities area.
We all face challenges, but looking back would you describe it as a relatively smooth road?
This started as a hobby and has grown to much more over the past eight years. There has been a lot of learning and tweaking to my numerous approaches over the years. I have to find ways to separate this as a fun hobby I do to relax at the end of the night, with the pressure of being a business owner and having enough inventory and connecting to my followers/customers.
The biggest thing I learned was how to keep a strong customer base. I have a large majority of my customers who keep returning for more cards and memorabilia, month after month.
As you know, we’re big fans of Minnygraphs LLC. For our readers who might not be as familiar what can you tell them about the brand?
My business, Minnygraphs is a sports card and memorabilia-based company. I offer sports card consultations as well as many other things.
Maybe you still have your old baseball card collection from the 1970s or inherited boxes full of your grandpa’s cards. You may need a Sports Card Value Consultation. These could take place in your home, or we can meet at a neutral location. The price for this is based on the number of cards or memorabilia pieces, how they are currently stored, and the type of service you’d like me to provide. (I can give you a rough estimate after our complimentary 15-minute phone chat.) I can assess the collection, give you a value appraisal, and make recommendations for safely storing your collection and/or selling all or parts of it. I can also assist with organizing and safe storage of your cards and/or creating an inventory list so you know what you have in a neat spreadsheet.
I am an expert in this field and can help you learn more about your won collection as well as provide you with the necessary information you may need to decide what to do with your collection.
Brand-wise, I am most proud of writing a book. This book is for any aspiring sports card collector. From personal stories about tossing thousands of dollars worth of cards in the trash to flipping cards for extreme profits, you’ll get the inside scoop to help you find your space in the card collecting world.
LINK TO PURCHASE BOOK: https://www.amazon.com/Sports-Card-Fanatic-Beginners-Collecting/dp/B0BCQYXMVN?crid=396O9SPNVTQOE&keywords=sports+card+fanatic+book&qid=1662401919&sprefix=sports+card+fanatic+book,aps,108&sr=8-1&linkCode=sl1&tag=minnygraphs-20&linkId=b13f6a602edcc857e602381bcfba0467&language=en_US&ref_=as_li_ss_tl
What do you like best about our city? What do you like least?
I live in Northeast Minneapolis and I love the proximity to all the sporting events, concerts, and parks/bike trails. There is nothing like walking out of your front door and being a 10-15 minute walk away from whatever you want to do.
There is nothing about Minneapolis that I don’t like!
Pricing:
- Sports Cards Fanatic $14.95 on Amazon
- 30-Minute Phone Consultation: I offer 30-minute phone and video consultations. The price is $50/session. This is perfect for the person who wants to talk about cards or memorabilia, their value, and ideas to keep your collection safe.
- Get It Done: In-Person Consultations, Assessments, Inventorying & Safe Storage: I also offer in-person consultations if you’re in the Twin Cities area (Minneapolis, St Paul, and surrounding suburbs). These could take place in your home, or we can meet at a neutral location. The price for this is based on the number of cards or memorabilia pieces, how they are currently stored, and the type of service you’d like me to provide. (I can give you a rough estimate after our complimentary 15-minute phone chat.) I can assess the collection, give you a value appraisal, and make recommendations for safely storing your collection and/or selling all or parts of it. I can also assist with organizing and safe storage of your cards and/or creating an inventory list so you know what you have in a neat spreadsheet.
Contact Info:
- Website: https://minnygraphs.com
- Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/minnygraphs99/
- Youtube: https://www.youtube.com/@Minnygraphs99
