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#5: StockX, ghostwrite, and Economics Behind The Hype Economy

2025/4/2
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Josh Luber: 我从创建40亿美元的球鞋转售平台StockX到推出创新的收藏玩具品牌Ghostrite,我的旅程贯穿了整个炒作经济。我将稀缺性、故事讲述和数据转化为人们痴迷的东西。Ghostrite不仅仅是玩具,而是一种文化变革的体验,让每一件作品都成为杰作。我利用荷兰式拍卖来推动公平定价,并与NBA、Astro Boy和Rocky's Matcha等品牌合作。我十年的经验告诉我,在炒作经济中,创造品牌的关键在于稀缺性、故事讲述和建立粉丝基础。Ghostrite的独特之处在于,它是一个空白画布式的收藏玩具,其价值在于其所承载的故事和品牌,而非其本身的形状。我们采用市场定价模式,让市场决定产品价格,以实现公平定价。我们了解收藏家的需求,因为我们自己也是收藏家。我们通过与其他品牌合作,为Ghostrite赋予文化内涵,并通过荷兰式拍卖来实现公平定价。我们关注的是创造高质量的产品,并提供良好的客户服务。我们希望Ghostrite能够成为像Medicom Bearbrick一样成功的收藏玩具品牌,并继续探索市场定价模式。未来,我希望初级市场和二级市场能够融合,形成一个统一的市场。 Derek Andersen: 作为一名主持人,我主要负责引导访谈,并提出问题以深入了解Josh Luber在StockX、Ghostrite和炒作经济方面的经验和见解。我关注的是Josh Luber的创业历程、商业模式、市场定价策略以及他对未来市场趋势的预测。通过与Josh Luber的对话,我学习到了如何在炒作经济中建立成功的品牌,以及如何利用数据分析和市场定价来实现公平定价。我还了解到,初级市场和二级市场的融合是未来市场发展的重要趋势。

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Ghostrite, unlike other collectible toys, uses a blank canvas approach, where the shape is the brand and the stories are told through collaborations and designs on the toy. This allows for diverse storytelling and partnerships with various brands and artists.
  • Ghostrite's blank canvas design allows for diverse collaborations and storytelling.
  • The shape of the Ghostrite toy was carefully designed through multiple iterations and consultations with designers.
  • The iconic crown-like head of the toy was chosen after considering many options for its design.

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How do you go from sneakers to $4B in sales, revolutionize collectibles, and invent a new market for toys? In this episode, Josh Luber, co-founder of StockX and the creator of Ghosts, breaks down his game-changing journey in the hype economy.

From building StockX — the $4B sneaker resale platform — to launching Ghosts, his innovative collectible toy brand, Josh reveals his secrets to turning scarcity, storytelling, and data into something people are obsessed with.

We dive deep into the science behind hype, how Josh uses Dutch auctions to drive fair pricing, and why collectibles have become emotional investments. Ghosts isn’t just another toy — it’s a culture-shifting experience that makes every piece a masterpiece. Plus, hear about his NBA partnerships, collaborations with Astroboy, and Rocky’s Matcha.

Whether you're an entrepreneur, a sneakerhead, a toy collector, or just love hearing about next-gen business models, this episode is a must-watch.

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