
Sports Card Lessons Podcast
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What's the end game?
This episode I talk about getting the news I lost my table space at the National this year and not understanding why they are enforcing table rules this year and the effect it's had on so many people. S4E45
EC3 - Mohegan Sun Card Show Recap & Pickups
This episode I recap My weekend at the EC3 Mohegan Sun Card show. A Wemby Kaboom & a 14 year old making 100K on WhatNot S4E44
Is it football season yet?
This episode I talk about getting ready for the ec3con at Mohegan Sun and questioning is it too early to be loading my cases up with football cards. S4E43
Dealing with friends When it comes to Cards & Money
This episode I ask how do you make deals with friends in the hobby when it comes to cards and money? I also talk about attending 2 shows and share my pickups
Breaker to Repacker with Nik @goldsealcards
This episode I talk with Nik @goldsealcards, we talk about his hobby journey from breaker to repacker and he gives us a look behind the curtain of his repacking business. S4E41
Buying formula for sports cards
This episode I break down buying a card with no current comps. I question the buying formula, and wonder what would happen if eBay stopped sharing recent sales. S4E40
QB Pricing - Who's a buy right now
This episode I break down QB pricing and talk about who is a buy right now and why. S4E39
Kabooms over comps - Fenway Card Show Recap
This episode I talk about selling Kabooms over comps and recap the Fenway Card Show S4E38
NSCC & The rising cost of table space
This episode I talk about the new rules and consequences for selling booth & table space at The National. I also talk about the rising cost of tables at smaller shows. S4E37
The Hobby Math is wrong!!
This episode I talk about the hobby math that doesn't add up, I also talk about 2 shows I attended over the weekend and share pickups.. S4E36
State Of The Hobby - Soccer & The SoCo Expo
This episode I bring on Anthony @sacccards to talk about the Soccer card market and the SoCo Expo S4E35
Big Card Pickups - North East Card Expo
This episode I talk about 2 big card pickups and recap the North East Card Expo at Chelsea Piers in Stanford CT. S4E34
Lessons learned - 4 years of prospecting
This episode I talk about prospecting strategies and utilizing the same information I use for fantasy sports. I also warn of mistakes I've made and what I've done to not repeat those same mistakes. S4E33
Getting re-energized in the hobby
This episode I talk about getting past some hobby fatigue and having a big week in the hobby that ended with me acquiring a CJ Stroud Kaboom S4E32
Hofstra sports card show recap
This episode I recap the Hosfstra sports card show not being what it once was and returning to pre-pandemic form . I also share show stories and pickups. S4E31
Adjusting dealer strategies for today's card market
This episode I bring back Brad @outlaws_sports_cards to talk about the current state of the sports card hobby and what adjustments we are making to keep up with the current card market. S4E30
Deals gone bad
This episode I talk about deals that went bad, A recap of the 413 Card show, and I talk about some frustrations I faced this weekend in the hobby. S4E29
PSA 10 or Bust
This episode I dive into pricing on rookie QB's comparing pricing on PSA 9 cards that are worth less than raw cards and why it makes sense for cards graded 8 or 9 to crack and sell raw. S4E28
Stay in your lane
This episode I talk about why staying in your hobby lane is more rewarding and how it will lead to a better hobby experience regardless of how you hobby. S4E27
Now is the time - Liquidating Baseball
This episode I discuss my plan to liquidate all my baseball and reinvest the money into football. S4E26
Buyer beware with retail wax
This episode I talk about the terrible ROI on retail wax and the lack of quality control. S4E25
State of the hobby pop culture and more with Jeff @jeffs_cards
This episode I bring on Jeff @jeffs_cards, we talk about his hobby journey, his love for comics and pop culture cards, and the current state of the hobby. S4E24
Now's the time to buy football
This episode I talk about why I'm all in on buying football this time of year and even willing to be at or above comps on certain players. I also recap 3 shows in 3 days. S4E23
Recapping Nashville & Chicago w/Chris @blanketcardcollector
This episode I bring back friend of the show Chris @blanketcardcollector to recap the Nashville & Chicago card shows. S4E22
Dealing with dealers
This episode I recap 2 weekend shows and talk about some experiences dealing with dealers that shouldn't be dealers..
Another hobby dead zone
This episode I talk about another hobby dead zone, that period of time from after the super bowl to early April. I also recap a trip to the Mt Kisco NY card show. S4E18
No Consistency with PSA Grading
This episode I talk about receiving my PSA orders with no consistency in the final grades. I also discuss my upcoming plans with these graded cards and shows I've booked so far. S4E18
Prospecting with a purpose
This episode I discuss my past prospecting failures and what tools I currently use to make better decisions on who to prospect. S4E17
Jackpot!! Selling out at the East Coast Collectibles Convention
This episode I recap East Coast Collectibles Convention at the Mohegan Sun Casino S4E16
Good Money - Dead Money & Market Timing
This episode I talk about making a hobby plan that fits your needs and budget. Buying at the right time, selling at the right time and only tying up money you can afford to be without. S4E15
Adapting in the hobby & making it legit
This episode I bring on Chris a financial planner and a dealer in the hobby. He talks about adapting in the hobby, financial literacy, and making the hobby legit. S4E14
Being active in the hobby creates hobby success
Garden State show recap. Benefits of being active in the hobby and your hobby community.. S4E13
Does traveling to shows make "cents"?
This episode is a collaboration with Craig & Carmine from Crosstown Cardboard Podcast. We each discuss if it makes "cents" to travel to shows and setup as dealers. S4E12
State of the hobby - from the dealers POV
This episode I bring back Brad @outlaws_sports_cards to discuss the current state of the hobby and how we are seeing it here in the Northeast setting up as dealers and buying inventory to grade and sell. S4E11
What's going on with football prices?
This episode I talk about odd spikes in certain football players at the wrong time of the season..
Culture Collision 2024 recap
This episode I recap the 2024 Culture Collision show in Atlanta GA. I talk about the show, some deals, and new pickups.. S4E9
The challenges of hobby transitions
This episode I discuss challenges good and bad transitioning focus in the hobby. I also talk about preparing for Culture Collision in Atlanta GA this weekend S4E8
3 Very different shows in 3 days
This episode I recap 3 shows in 3 days and had very different experiences at all 3. S4E7
Talking all things hobby with Jon @basketballcardguy
This episode I bring on friend of the show Jon @basketballcardguy to talk about what he's been up to in the hobby and some new and exciting things we can look forward to in the hobby and at the 2024 National S4E6
Tighter Margins 2 shows in 2 days
This episode I recap setting up as a dealer in Secaucus NJ. and walking a show in Orange CT. S4E5
Valuable hobby lessons learned
This episode I reflect on some really good and bad hobby lessons learned that enabled me to be more successful in the hobby. S4E4
Prizm Hobby not worth the money & I recap a Trip to a local show
This episode I talk about my thoughts on Prizm hobby being a waist of money.. I also recap a trip to a local show. S4E3
Looking forward to 2024
This episode I bring back friend of the show Brad @outlaws_sports_cards to close out 2023 and a look ahead to 2024. S4E2
What Players I'm prospecting and why
This episode as promised I talk about the 3 QB's I'm prospecting in 2024 and why. S4E1
Are we starting to see a thinning of the hobby herd?
This episode I discuss a possible thinning of the hobby herd. I also revisit a couple stories from last episode. S3E50
Making plans & Setting goals
This episode I talk about how busy December is for me planning out next years shows, I also discuss the importance of setting hobby goals each year. S3E49
Buying for the NFL playoffs
This episode I talk about which NFL players I'm buying now to sell during the playoffs and who I'm staying away from and why. S3E48
Mascot app and everything you need to know with Ezra Levine CEO
This episode I talk with Ezra Levine CEO of Mascot. We talk about what this app can do and how it will change the way we buy and sell collectibles. S3E47
Hofstra recap & What makes a great show
This episode I bring back Brad @outlaws_sports_cards to recap the Hofstra show and discuss what makes a great show.. S3E46
Riding the hobby wave
This episode I talk about riding a hobby wave of acquiring great cards, making great deals at great prices.. S3E45