{"type":"rich","version":"1.0","provider_name":"Transistor","provider_url":"https://transistor.fm","author_name":"What’s Up, Wake","title":"Chatting Collectibles with Adam and Tara of Triangle Area Trading Cards","html":"","width":"100%","height":180,"duration":2157,"description":"Join us as we dive into the world of card collecting with Tara and Adam Reynolds, the masterminds behind Triangle Area Trading Cards. From childhood nostalgia to serious collecting, they share their journey from avid collectors to successful business owners running a beloved local hub in North Carolina. The couple recount their initial foray into card trading, their challenges of moving from a corporate job to entrepreneurship, and the tight-knit community they've built around their passion. Learn about the evolution of the trading card industry, their biggest finds, future aspirations, and the joy of bringing families together through this timeless hobby.00:00 Meet the Card Pros02:30 Adam’s First Packs04:09 First Big Pull05:56 From Passion to Business08:06 Opening the First Store09:28 Early Challenges and TCG Shift10:54 Outgrowing the Space14:04 How the Hobby Changed16:38 Getting Started at the Shop18:23 Avoiding Collector Burnout19:27 Trading Online vs. In Store20:01 Breakers and Live Auctions20:48 The Shop Community Vibe22:27 Biggest Collection Purchases24:20 Babe Ruth Signed Baseball25:58 Balancing Hobby and Business27:35 Advice to Younger Self28:48 Future Plans and Growth29:59 Lightning Round Favorites32:36 LEGO Collecting and Minimalism33:59 Where to Find the Shop35:01 Final Thanks and Wrap Up","thumbnail_url":"https://img.transistorcdn.com/3FPpkJ7JIRSxqmup6bUJfqr8_rMrqpK7grf9C8PwVsk/rs:fill:0:0:1/w:400/h:400/q:60/mb:500000/aHR0cHM6Ly9pbWct/dXBsb2FkLXByb2R1/Y3Rpb24udHJhbnNp/c3Rvci5mbS9iNmM5/OWRmY2Y4NDg0ZDEy/YjlmZjdkZDdhNDI2/OTJiZC5qcGVn.webp","thumbnail_width":300,"thumbnail_height":300}