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Sports Card Lessons Podcast

Sports Card Lessons Podcast

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Did I make the right decision?

This episode I recap this weekend show setting up at The Fishtown Card Show and also all the reports I received from Fanatics Fest & East Coast National. I could have setup at any of the 3 shows this weekend.. Did I make the right decision? S5E12

Aug 19, 202439 min

I purchased a massive non-sport card collection

This episode I talk about purchasing a non sport card collection, I also talk about getting ready for the Fishtown show this weekend. S5E11

Aug 14, 202426 min

Promoting a card show & What it takes to be successful

This episode I bring on friend of the show Scott Dimay @ec3con To talk about promoting card shows, and what it takes to be Successful. S5E10

Aug 7, 20241h 3m

Selling all my cards

This episode I talk about why I'm selling off all my inventory and what my goal is moving forward as a dealer. I also recap a weekend show with pickups S5E9

Aug 5, 202436 min

The 2024 National Recap

This episode is the final recap for the 2024 National in Cleveland. The good - The Bad - Lessons learned - Regrets - Looking ahead to Chicago 2025 - Pick ups S5E8

Aug 1, 202446 min

The 2024 National Day 3 & 4

This episode I recap day 3 & 4 of The 2024 National in Cleveland S5E7

Jul 30, 202421 min

The National Day 2

This episode I recap 2024 National day 2 & half of day 3. S5E6

Jul 26, 202426 min

The National day 1

This episode I recap day 1 of The 2024 National in Cleveland. S5E5

Jul 25, 202420 min

His hobby passion project

This episode I do a weekend show recap and share my pickups. Interview with Scott @wcocards his passion project started as an idea 1 year ago with an idea of need in the hobby. 1 Year later The SoCo Expo will debut it's first show free to any who wants to attend S5E4

Jul 22, 202445 min

Top 10 tips for The National

This episode I talk about getting ready for The National. My Top 10 tips & cards I'm looking to buy... S5E3

Jul 18, 202437 min

Spotting hobby glitches

This episode I talk about getting ready for Cleveland and spotting a hobby glitch in current football card prices.. S5E2

Jul 15, 202433 min

Looking forward to The National

This episode I bring on Dave Schwartz @Iowa_Dave_Sportscards to talk about The National and The Shallow End Podcast. S5E1

Jul 10, 20241h 2m

Lessons Learned

This episode I talk about lessons learned in the hobby - I also call out Panini one more time this season!! S4E50

Jul 3, 202434 min

Hobby Circles - buying & Selling to other dealers

This episode I discuss buying and selling to other dealers. I recap 2 weekend shows & share my pickups S4E49

Jun 30, 202439 min

Keeping up with the hobby - with Joe @premiersportsri

This episode I bring on my good friend Joe @premiersportsri To talk about his lane in the hobby and how he's been adapting to the changes in the hobby over the years. S4E48

Jun 27, 202451 min

Selling Old School - Chantilly Recap

This episode I recap the Chantilly show and selling cards to people who actually care about the cards and not just the comps and selling percentages S4E47

Jun 23, 202440 min

Trading up to PSA 10's

This episode I talk about trading up to PSA 10's , I recap the weekend shows, and address a listener comments.. S4E46

Jun 17, 202439 min

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

Jun 12, 202429 min

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

Jun 10, 202437 min

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

Jun 5, 202425 min

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

Jun 3, 202433 min

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

May 30, 20241h 18m

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

May 26, 202429 min

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

May 22, 202423 min

Kabooms over comps - Fenway Card Show Recap

This episode I talk about selling Kabooms over comps and recap the Fenway Card Show S4E38

May 20, 202449 min

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

May 15, 202432 min

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

May 13, 202435 min

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

May 9, 202449 min

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

May 6, 202436 min

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

May 2, 202439 min

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

Apr 28, 202435 min

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

Apr 22, 202435 min

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

Apr 18, 20241h 5m

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

Apr 15, 202448 min

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

Apr 10, 202435 min

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

Apr 7, 202424 min

Now is the time - Liquidating Baseball

This episode I discuss my plan to liquidate all my baseball and reinvest the money into football. S4E26

Apr 4, 202428 min

Buyer beware with retail wax

This episode I talk about the terrible ROI on retail wax and the lack of quality control. S4E25

Mar 31, 202429 min

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

Mar 28, 20241h 8m

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

Mar 25, 202440 min

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

Mar 20, 20241h 2m

Dealing with dealers

This episode I recap 2 weekend shows and talk about some experiences dealing with dealers that shouldn't be dealers..

Mar 17, 202435 min

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

Mar 10, 202433 min

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

Mar 6, 202428 min

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

Feb 29, 202429 min

Jackpot!! Selling out at the East Coast Collectibles Convention

This episode I recap East Coast Collectibles Convention at the Mohegan Sun Casino S4E16

Feb 26, 202432 min

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

Feb 22, 202439 min

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

Feb 14, 202459 min

Being active in the hobby creates hobby success

Garden State show recap. Benefits of being active in the hobby and your hobby community.. S4E13

Feb 11, 202428 min

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

Feb 7, 20241h 18m