Re: I'm surprised this hobby and genre of crypto collectibles isn't more popular
With all of the coin collectors out there and crypto stackers I am very surprised that this space isn't shown more interest by these groups as well as the general public. Now this could be for a variety of reasons:
1. The general public just doesn't really know about crypto collectibles or hologrammed coins/bars etc. (i'm leaning more towards this).
2. People don't want to get scammed due to tricksters or rug pulls from shady makers copying the private keys in creation (definitely more relevant).
3. We are still very early and this space is still maturing & growing.
4. There could be other places online that people are publicly collecting & showing their coins/ products (less likely).
5. There is a lack of interest because collectibles are already a very niche space to begin with.
6. What am I missing?
Now there are some recent developments that I definitely won't downplay that are incredible so lets look at those bullet points
Am I missing anything here above?
I am also curious where there might be other congregations and groups of collectors in this space outside of Btalk
1. Instagram
2. Redditt
3. Facebook
4. Other Forums
Can you guys list any specific groups where there are crypto collectible enthusiasts or other lesser known populations of folks into this hobby? ....
1. The general public just doesn't really know about crypto collectibles or hologrammed coins/bars etc. (i'm leaning more towards this).
2. People don't want to get scammed due to tricksters or rug pulls from shady makers copying the private keys in creation (definitely more relevant).
3. We are still very early and this space is still maturing & growing.
4. There could be other places online that people are publicly collecting & showing their coins/ products (less likely).
5. There is a lack of interest because collectibles are already a very niche space to begin with.
6. What am I missing?
Now there are some recent developments that I definitely won't downplay that are incredible so lets look at those bullet points
- Stacks Bowers & Heritage Auctions
- PCGS & ICG Grading crypto coins regularly - NGC with the one off Otto collection
Am I missing anything here above?
I am also curious where there might be other congregations and groups of collectors in this space outside of Btalk
1. Instagram
2. Redditt
3. Facebook
4. Other Forums
Can you guys list any specific groups where there are crypto collectible enthusiasts or other lesser known populations of folks into this hobby? ....
To answer the bottom part of your post, I know there are a few strong collecting groups on Facebook.
I know Reddit has bitcoin sub-reddit, but not sure about any physical postings/groups.
Instagram I know has been good for some sales of certain physical cryptos... not sure about any groups/reels that focus on physical crypto
Now.. onto your question:
1) They don't... most of the general public might barely even know about crypto due to some mainstram news article that more than likely paints it in a negative light
2) Correct... there have only been a handful of makers over the short timespan that have proven to not be scammers.
3) I agree
4) Not likely...from what many of us know, this forum is pretty much the only place besides ebay or Scarce City that physical cryptos get much marketing
And possibly include the social media groups, but I am not sure what people show off on those platforms
5) Yes.. we are a niche inside a niche. There are people that have been met over the years that have been involved from the beginning that have had no clue that there are physical cryptos
6) Nothing... Hopefully with some of the larger notable things that have happened with physical crypto recently, there will be more of a spotlight on it.