
Sports Card Lessons Podcast
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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
A Busy week in the hobby
This episode I talk about SGC & PSA orders, mail days, and attending a local show. S3E44
Rinse and Repeat for 2024
This episode I look back at 1 year ago and find similarities with the hobby.. I plan on using my 2023 plan in 2024 and hope for the same or greater success S3E43
Hobby Positives & Tarrytown show recap
This episode I talk about a hobby connection I make with someone from Australia and I recap the Tarrytown Card Show S3E42
Card Show-Magedin Recap
This episode I have on friend of the show Jordan @zipscards who traveled with me to setup at Gillette Stadium CardVault Show & walk the Mohegan Sun EC3 card show to recap both shows. S3E41
You Can't fight PSA
This episode I discuss a losing fight with PSA over a Trinity Rodman card. Also discuss getting ready for Card-Show-Mageddon weekend in the North East S3E40
Staying active in today's market
This episode I talk about including hobby activities when traveling and break down a deal made at the Mt Kisco Card Show. S3E39
G.O.A.T.'s & POP counts
This episode another collaboration with Rob sports card therapist. We discuss starting to look at retired GOAT's to add to our PC while the market continues to slide and we compare pop counts for some of those cards. S3E38
2 Shows in 2 days
This episode I recap my show experiences at the Shriner's show in Wilmington Ma. and the Sports Card Show in Enfield CT. S3E37
Preparing for the Shriner's card show
This episode I talk about my strategy going to the Greater Boston Sports Card show AKA Shriner's. How I'm getting prepared and what the game plan is for this big show. S3E36
A great day in the hobby
This episode I talk about a great day in the hobby that included; acquiring a top 3 PC card, I was given a hockey card collection, and gifted tickets to a Chiefs vs. Pats game I also talk about a trip to a local card show S3E35
Hobby Talk with Rob & Big Ken
This episode a collaboration with Rob Sports Card Therapist S3E34
Buyers Market with Brad @outlaws_sports_cards
This episode I bring back friend of the show Brad @outlaws_sports_cards. We discuss the hobby and mental health & being in a buyers market. S3E33
Creating my own hobby experience
This episode I talk about why I'm staying away from QB prospecting & overbuying to back fill inventory, and starting to be more selective of the cards I'm buying to put in my cases at shows. S3E32
Sold out & what's next with Jordan @zipscards
This episode I bring back friend of the show Jordan @zipscards, we talk about him selling out all his card inventory at a slow show, Issues we've both had trying to close deals on FB, and what's next for him in the hobby.. S3E31
Slowing down to refocus with Rob & Big Ken
Another collaboration with Rob @sportscardtherapist, we discuss how each of us have slowed down a little to refocus on our collections and what we see currently happening in the hobby.. S3E30
Hobby Octoberfest with Rob & Big Ken
This epsidoe a colaboration with Rob Sportscard Therapist. We discuss our thoughts on a hobby downshift since August and why we think this has happened. We talk about our observations of a show we attended this weekend. S3E29
Buyer beware when buying raw cards
This episode I discuss a recent raw card purchase I made in a Facebook Group. I also talk about the gray area when determining if a card is gradable .. S3E28
Card Data & Content with Chris McGill from Cardladder
This episode I talk with Chris McGill about Cardladder origins, present day, & what's next. We also talk about content today vs. when he started... S3E27
Make a Plan and stick to it
This episode I talk about why making a plan is so important. I also talk about my plan to buy hockey cards now to flip later this year and being vigilant on the purchase price to maximize profits.. S3E26
Have attendees flipped the script?
This episode I discuss the advantage dealers once had at card shows now flipping in favor of the attendees S3E25
Are we starting to see some card show fatigue?
This episode I recap the garden state trading show and I talk about the show schedule for the next 3 months and wonder if we are starting to see some card show fatigue.. S3E24
Card Rich vs. Cash Heavy
This episode is another collaboration with my good friend Rob @sportscardtherapist we talk about our complete opposite lanes in the hobby with me being cash heavy and him card rich.. S3E23
Moving great cards that just don't sell
This episode I recap a trip to a local show, I talk about moving great cards that just won't sell.. & about some recent Hockey card pick ups. S3E22
Don't get caught in the hobby dead zone
This episode I talk about not getting caught in the hobby dead zones. My experience's the last 2 years and the mistakes I've made and what I'm doing different this year. S3E21
The Dealer's Playbook w/Brad @outlaws_sports_cards
This episode I talk with Brad @outlaw_sports_cards, about being a dealer, acquiring inventory, and some of his PC items he will never sell. S3E20
Strength of the hobby from a dealer POV
This episode I talk about how strong the hobby is and what it looked like 1 and 2 years ago from a dealer POV S3E19
East Coast National Recap
This episode I recap the 3 day East Coast National Show at the Westchester County Center in New York S3E18
Preparing for The East Coast National
This episode I discuss getting ready for the East Coast National.. Talking about my inventory, what to bring, what to sell, and what I'm looking to buy. S3E17
Card profit margins & prospecting with Jordan @zipscards
This episode I talk with Jordan @zipscards about finding profit in raw cards & grading. Also who he's currently prospecting.. S3E16
What's next for us?
Another collaboration episode with Rob Sportscard Therapist.. This episode we talk about what's next for us in the hobby, our podcasts, and our PC.. S3E15
Post show hangover & A new hobby plan
This episode I talk about getting over the National hangover and putting together a new 4 month hobby plan. S3E14
2023 National Recap Part 3 with the Wolfpack
The final 2023 recap with the Wolfpack. @sportscardlessonspodcast @sportscardtherapist @cousinscollectiblespodcast @crosstowncardboard8734 S3E13
The 2023 National recap part 2
This is part 2 of the 2023 National recap. S3E12