Coinbase Is Entering The Repack Game
Coinbase has entered the repack business by selling digital Pokémon cards. The speaker speculates about future expansion into sports cards and questions the sourcing of inventory.
Summary
According to the transcript, Coinbase has begun offering repacks and selling digital cards. Currently, the offering appears to be limited to Pokémon cards based on available imagery. The speaker anticipates that Coinbase will likely expand this offering to include sports cards in the future. A key question raised is regarding the supply chain and sourcing of these cards, with the speaker wondering whether Courtyard or another supplier is providing inventory for Coinbase's repack operations.
Key Insights
- Coinbase is now offering repacks and selling digital cards as part of a new business line
- The digital card offering currently features Pokémon cards based on available imagery
- The speaker expects Coinbase will expand beyond Pokémon into sports cards
- The sourcing of cards for Coinbase's repack operation is unclear, with Courtyard mentioned as a possible supplier
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Transcript
[0:00] Coinbase is now getting into repacks and selling digital cards. Looks like for now it's just Pokémon, at least based on this picture, but I can only imagine they'll expand to sports cards. My question for all of you is who is sourcing this for them? Is it courtyard or somebody
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