“On Monday I learned of a Top Hobby Influencers list put out by @SportsCardNews and it’s a perfect example of the state of things in the hobby right now.”
“The top 10 is generally correct in terms of hobby visibility and those folks ability to reach large portions of the hobby when they post content.”
“Putting me at 22 ahead of Beckett Collectibles and Card Vault by Tom Brady, while just behind Blowout Cards, is laughable.”
“And then you have people on this list who have a little bit of a hobby following, but they influence absolutely nothing in the hobby.”
“The list largely has the right names, but they’re completely out of wack because it was curated using unoptimized AI.”
Response:
RunGoodLife raises a fair point about AI limitations in ranking systems. Our methodology acknowledges this — which is why we combine algorithmic scoring with manual review and community input.
The “unoptimized” critique is accurate — which is why we updated the system in February 2026 to address exactly these gaps. V4 scoring adds utility, juice, and longevity metrics.
Rankings update monthly. If RunGoodLife (or anyone else) spots specific issues — placement errors, missing creators, wrong data — we fix them. That’s the point of tracking this publicly.
