King of Collectibles Season 2, $10M Pokemon Card Deal | XTRAordinary EP #9 w/ Alex Fung
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In this exciting episode of XTRAordinary, hosts Teague Egan and Spence sit down with Alex Fung, a renowned collector with an impressive array of items ranging from shoes and Pokémon cards to celebrity signatures. Alex shares his journey into the world of collectibles, starting with his early days of jailbreaking iPhones when they first came out, a venture that showcased his knack for innovation and tech. The conversation delves into Alex's experience working on the Netflix show *King of Collectibles* with Goldin Auctions, where he helped showcase some of the most fascinating and valuable collectibles in the world. He discusses the thrill and challenges of working in the high-stakes environment of collectibles and auctions. Adding to the excitement, Teague recounts his own remarkable story of selling a first edition Pokémon card set to Logan Paul, a deal that culminated in a staggering $10 million. This episode offers a behind-the-scenes look at the fascinating world of collectibles, filled with anecdotes, expert insights, and the passion that drives collectors like Alex and Teague. Join us for an engaging and informative episode that dives deep into the art and business of collecting, the impact of pop culture on collectibles, and the stories behind some of the most coveted items. SUBSCRIBE TO XTRAORDINARY: https://www.youtube.com/@XtraordinaryShow FOLLOW XTRAORDINARY: Instagram - https://www.instagram.com/xtraordinaryshow Twitter - https://twitter.com/xtraordshow TikTok - https://www.tiktok.com/@xtraordinaryshow FaceBook - https://www.facebook.com/xtraordinaryshow/ CHECK OUT OUR GUEST - ALEX FUNG : https://www.instagram.com/iphone.elite/ TIMESTAMPS: 00:00 Welcome to XTRAordinary ALEX! 02:04 Jailbreaking iPhones 05:15 Teague Buying Stock in Apple 06:17 What's The Next BIG Thing to Collect? 09:30 Teague's Pokemon Collection 19:20 King of Collectibles 20:45 Original Apple Computer 23:00 How Big is Goldin Auctions Now? 25:19 Most Lucrative Collectible? 27:00 Logan Paul's Pokemon Cards 31:51 Legitimacy of Grading Companies 37:00 Teague's Former Shoe Company 39:00 EnergyX 48:20 Back to the Next BIG Thing 52:55 Alex Brings Gifts! 53:48 Thank You For Being on the Show ALEX! **Keywords:** King of Collectibles Season 2, King of Collectibles, Alex Fung, Collectibles, Pokémon Cards, Sneakers, Celebrity Signatures, Jailbreaking iPhones, Goldin Auctions, Logan Paul, Pokémon Card Deal, Teague Egan, XTRAordinary Podcast.
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