Fanatics Live Breaker Performance Report: March 2026
We tracked the top 20 sellers from 2025 to see how they’re performing in early 2026. Using data from each seller’s last 30 shows as of March 1, we analyzed buyer activity, show frequency, and engagement patterns.
This report builds on our 2025 Fanatics Live Annual Report, which analyzed the full year of breaker performance data.
Top Performers by Buyer Volume
Here are the sellers generating the highest average buyer counts per stream:
#1 – LilPullman
Avg Buyers: 154.4 per stream
Avg Viewers: 48.8
Shows/Week: 8.75
Peak Show: 523 buyers (“💎BOWMAN DRAFT SAPPHIRE AT $1💎”)
#2 – FreshWax
Avg Buyers: 135.9 per stream
Avg Viewers: 56.9
Shows/Week: 16.15
Peak Show: 222 buyers (“Museum Collection X Topps Cosmic $1 Starts”)
#3 – VIPRIPS
Avg Buyers: 112.6 per stream
Avg Viewers: 50.2
Shows/Week: 35.0
Peak Show: 289 buyers (“TOPPS FINEST AUCTIONS AT $1 W/ SILVER!!”)
#4 – Break’n Bad
Avg Buyers: 107.0 per stream
Avg Viewers: 32.2
Shows/Week: 23.33
Peak Show: 346 buyers (“$1 SUPER JUMBO !!!!!!!!!!!”)
#5 – Monster Card Shop
Avg Buyers: 104.7 per stream
Avg Viewers: 55.7
Shows/Week: 19.09
Peak Show: 261 buyers (“MIDNIGHT IS LIIVE W/ TEAM SAPPHIRE”)
What stands out: LilPullman continues to lead in buyer generation with 154 buyers per stream, up from 147 in mid-February. His peak show pulled 523 unique buyers – the highest single-show buyer count in our dataset.
Solid Mid-Tier Performance
These sellers are maintaining consistent buyer activity in the 60-90 range:
BlackTie Breaks – 89.2 buyers | 66.4 viewers | 6.56 shows/week
Collecting Dust – 89.3 buyers | 57.3 viewers | 15.0 shows/week
Suncoast Sports – 78.7 buyers | 60.3 viewers | 23.33 shows/week
WeTheHobby – 78.7 buyers | 109.6 viewers | 70.0 shows/week
Dimetime Sportscards – 76.9 buyers | 38.2 viewers | 13.12 shows/week
East West Sports Cards – 72.8 buyers | 74.2 viewers | 35.0 shows/week
Swish Breaks – 65.2 buyers | 44.7 viewers | 30.0 shows/week
Waxxed – 61.9 buyers | 36.9 viewers | 26.25 shows/week
225 Breakers – 61.2 buyers | 33.1 viewers | 23.33 shows/week
Filthbomb – 60.0 buyers | 52.8 viewers | 52.5 shows/week
Notable: WeTheHobby leads all sellers in peak viewership (109.6 avg) but sits in the middle of the pack for buyer volume (78.7), showing viewers don’t automatically translate to buyers.
Lower Volume Sellers
Mitch’s Box Breaks – 44.6 buyers | 46.7 viewers | 21.0 shows/week
Mama Breaks – 43.8 buyers | 45.6 viewers | 16.15 shows/week
Going Twice – 37.9 buyers | 29.0 viewers | 15.0 shows/week
Mojobreak – 33.0 buyers | 27.4 viewers | 16.15 shows/week
Dave & Adam’s Card World – 19.4 buyers | 30.0 viewers | 52.5 shows/week
Context: Dave & Adam’s runs the second-highest show frequency (52.5 shows/week) but generates the lowest buyer volume per stream (19.4). Different business model – likely focusing on higher-priced breaks with fewer participants.
Cross-Reference: Hobby Influencer Rankings
17 of these 20 sellers also appear on our Hobby Influencer Rankings, which scores creators across all platforms:
#23 Mojobreak → 33.0 FL buyers/stream
#34 Lilpullman → 154.4 FL buyers/stream
#36 Mama Breaks → 43.8 FL buyers/stream
#41 Dave & Adam’s Card World → 19.4 FL buyers/stream
#69 Black Tie Breaks → 89.2 FL buyers/stream
#80 Filthbomb Breaks → 60.0 FL buyers/stream
#81 VIPRIPS → 112.6 FL buyers/stream
#82 The Monster Card Shop → 104.7 FL buyers/stream
#83 WeTheHobby → 78.7 FL buyers/stream
#84 Break’n Bad → 107.0 FL buyers/stream
#85 Suncoast Sports → 78.7 FL buyers/stream
#86 East West Sports Cards → 72.8 FL buyers/stream
#88 Swish Breaks → 65.2 FL buyers/stream
#89 Going Twice → 37.9 FL buyers/stream
#90 Dallas Wax / Waxxed → 61.9 FL buyers/stream
#92 Collecting Dust → 89.3 FL buyers/stream
#93 Dimetime Sportscards → 76.9 FL buyers/stream
Interesting pattern: Higher overall influencer ranking doesn’t guarantee higher FL buyer volume. LilPullman ranks #34 overall but dominates FL buyer counts (154.4), while lower-ranked sellers like VIPRIPS (#81), Monster Card Shop (#82), and Break’n Bad (#84) all generate 100+ buyers per stream. FL breaking performance appears to be a distinct skill set from general social media influence.
Trends We’re Observing
1. $1 Auction Strategy Showing Up Everywhere
Five of the highest single-show buyer counts came from $1 auction-format shows:
- LilPullman: “BOWMAN DRAFT SAPPHIRE AT $1” → 523 buyers
- Break’n Bad: “$1 SUPER JUMBO” → 346 buyers
- VIPRIPS: “TOPPS FINEST AUCTIONS AT $1” → 289 buyers
- Collecting Dust: “$1 MLB MIXERS!” → 172 buyers
- Waxxed: “Bowman Draft Auctions at $1!!!!” → 160 buyers
The pattern suggests auction-based formats with low starting bids are driving higher buyer participation compared to fixed-price breaks.
2. Show Frequency Varies Wildly
- High-volume grinders: WeTheHobby (70/week), Filthbomb (52.5/week), Dave & Adams (52.5/week), VIPRIPS (35/week)
- Low-volume sellers: BlackTie Breaks (6.56/week), LilPullman (8.75/week)
Interestingly, LilPullman generates the highest buyer counts despite running fewer than 9 shows per week. Quality over quantity approach.
3. Peak Viewers Don’t Predict Buyer Volume
Some examples of the disconnect:
- WeTheHobby: 109.6 peak viewers → 78.7 buyers
- LilPullman: 48.8 peak viewers → 154.4 buyers
- Break’n Bad: 32.2 peak viewers → 107.0 buyers
Peak concurrent viewership (Twitch-style “people in room at once”) doesn’t correlate with total unique buyers throughout a show. Some sellers are converting viewers more effectively than others.
4. Product Mix Matters
Looking at peak show titles, certain products drove outsized buyer participation:
- Bowman Draft Sapphire (LilPullman – 523 buyers)
- Museum Collection (Monster Card Shop – 261 buyers, FreshWax – 222 buyers)
- Topps Finest (VIPRIPS – 289 buyers)
- WWE Topps Universe (Filthbomb – 150 buyers, Mama Breaks – 152 buyers)
Premium baseball products and WWE releases appear to generate higher buyer engagement.
Methodology Notes
Data Period: Last 30 shows per seller as of March 1, 2026
Baseline Comparison: 2025 annual averages (July 2023 – Feb 2026)
Viewer Counts: Peak concurrent viewers (Twitch-style), not total views
Buyer Counts: Unique buyers per show (cumulative throughout stream)
Limitations:
- API only provides “last 30 shows” – exact date range varies by seller activity
- No revenue data available (buyer count ≠ dollars generated)
- Show titles are seller-provided, not standardized
What This Means
For breakers: Auction formats with low starting bids appear to drive higher buyer participation than fixed-price formats. Show frequency alone doesn’t guarantee buyer volume – LilPullman’s 154 buyers/stream at 8.75 shows/week outperforms sellers running 30+ shows/week.
For buyers: Peak viewership isn’t a reliable indicator of buyer activity. Some popular shows (high viewers) may have lower buyer counts, while some lower-viewership shows are generating massive transaction volume.
Looking ahead: We’ll continue tracking these 20 sellers monthly to identify performance trends, product mix shifts, and format experiments. Data helps cut through the noise.
Related Resources
- 2025 Fanatics Live Annual Report – Full year analysis of 139 sellers
- Fanatics Live Breaker Leaderboard – Real-time sortable rankings for all tracked sellers
- Hobby Influencer Rankings – Cross-platform creator rankings (122 influencers)
Data source: Fanatics Live API, pulled March 1, 2026. Analysis covers each seller’s most recent 30 shows.
