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eBay Seller Scott Wool Sees 200% Surge from Livestreaming

4/1/2026

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Scott Wool, 60, posted a 200% sales surge on eBay between January 2025 and January 2026.
He attributes the growth to Pokémon and other collectible card games, and to his shift to livestreaming.
Wool's first livestream in 2021 generated $225,000 in 90 minutes, signaling that Pokémon cards are viewed as investments.
To stand out, he hosts regular shows and operates about 40 streaming studios to build community.

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Story summary

Scott Wool, 60, posted a 200% sales surge on eBay between January 2025 and January 2026.
He attributes the growth to Pokémon and other collectible card games, and to his shift to livestreaming.
Wool's first livestream in 2021 generated $225,000 in 90 minutes, signaling that Pokémon cards are viewed as investments.
To stand out, he hosts regular shows and operates about 40 streaming studios to build community.