
Sports Card Lessons Podcast
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A big PC card purchase and the 2023 National recap part 1
This episode I talk about making a big PC card purchase and part 1 of the 2023 National recap
The Wolfpack's 2023 National preview
A Wolfpack collaboration episode previewing the 2023 National. @sportscard_lessons @sportscardtherapist @cousinscollectiblespodcast @newyorkcitysportscards @carminescards S3E10
Fully loaded for The National with Nick @the_slab_exchange
This episode Nick talks about the hobby, his collections, and the importance of being fully loaded for The National. S3E9
Freeing up card money to make a move
This episode I talk about attending a local show, freeing up card capital to make a move on a newly listed Trinity Rodman SSP, & being all packed up for The National with 10 days to go. SCL S3E8
Grading success & prepping for The National with Jordan @zipscards
This episode I talk with Jordan @zipscards about his lane change in the hobby, success with grading cards through PSA and preparing for The National S3E7
Did the plan pay off?
This episode I spotlight 11 cards that I purchased over the last 6 months with a plan to hold for The National. I reveal what cards are up and which are down. S3E6
Bleeker trade night recap with @sportscardtherapist
This episode is a collaboration with @sportscardtherapist recapping Bleeker Trade Night in New York City S3E5
Fighting old hobby habits
This episode I talk about falling back into old hobby habits and how quickly it escalated.. S3E4
So What's Next?
This episode I talk about being fully prepared for The National and now setting my sites on buying different sports other than football and more pop culture card inventory, preparing for late summer and Fall shows. S3E3
Chantilly Recap Part 2
This episode I talk about listener and customer interactions.. I break down 2 big deals I made and explain how I set the current comp on a Joe Burrow Card S3E2
Acquiring a chase card & Chantilly Recap Part 1
This episode I talk about finally acquiring my Patrick Mahomes XRC BGS 9.5 True Gem Mint. I also start the Chantilly show recap. S3E1
Lessons learned in 100 episodes
This episode I talk about some of the lessons I've learned over the first 100 episodes of the Sports Card Lessons podcast
When it's just not your weekend in the hobby
This episode I talk about a local show and some on line deals that just didn't work out for me this weekend. I discuss why we all need L's to make the W's that much sweeter.. S2E49
Final push before The National
This episode I talk about final preparations, the last 3 or 4 show opportunities for card pickups and what the final plan looks like for The National S2E48
Hobby wins when you least expect them
This episode I talk about my trip to North Carolina, pulling some big cards at a local LCS and finding a banger in a Mosaic hanger box from Walmart. S2E47
An expensive lesson learned in the hobby
This episode I discuss a bad decision regarding my 2000 Bowman Chrome Tom Brady BGS 9 card... S2E46
Disappointing hobby experience
This episode I talk about the issues I experienced setting up at a local show.. S2E45
My hobby business plan
This episode I talk about my hobby business plan. I discuss wins and losses in the hobby and how I turned negative hobby business decisions into positive outcomes.. S2E44
Hobbying at Home
This weekend was a showless weekend so I turned to the internet to buy and sell.. Buying a 2017 Patrick Mahomes Rated Rookie Lime PSA 9 and selling stale inventory to pay for it. S2E43
Geoff Wilson & Great Curator roundtable recap & in person autos
This episode I talk with @sportscardtherapist about his Geoff Wilson & Dan the Great Curator Polarizing Figures roundtable and the feedback received positive and negative. We also talk about in person autos Vintage & Modern S2E42
Fenway Card show recap
This episode I talk about setting up at the Fenway Card Show at Fenway Park. I talk about the non sports card market really picking up and listener interactions at the show.. S2E41
Evolving in the hobby
This episode I discuss my hobby evolution over the last 3 years as a dealer and a collector. I also talk about what's in my PC and why. S2E40
Hobby participation & Flippin show recap
This episode I talk about how getting out to card shows and participating in the hobby is so important for collectors. I also talk about deals I made and the listeners I met and the at the best Flippin card show. S2E39
Collections, content, and collaborations with Rob Girard @sportscardtherapist
This episode with Rob Sports Card Therapist, we discuss his newest roundtables, creating and consuming content, and his bottom row collecting. S2E38
Tale of 2 card shows
This episode I talk about going to 2 different card shows and having completely different experience's.. I talk about picking up 7 graded cards that will go into the National only box.. and a number of cards I will send to PSA for grading S2E37
Winding road to the National
This episode I discuss how my NSCC plans and strategies have changed in the last 2 months.. S2E36
Shriner's card show recap and meeting Mike Tyson
This episode I recap multiple deals made at the Shriner's card show and talk about meeting Mike Tyson
How listeners changed my grading ways
This episode I talk about changing they way I grade cards based on comments and feedback from Season 2 episode 2 is all this grading worth it. S2E34
Lessons learned at the Toronto Sports Card Expo
This episode I recap my trip to the Toronto Sports Card Expo and talk about acquiring a big PC card S2E33
Finding your niche
Another collaboration episode with Rob Girard Sports Card Therapist. We talk about finding your niche in the hobby. we also pose the question if you could only choose 1 who would it be? what 1 athlete or what 1 sport S2E32
Adjusting dealer strategies
This episode I recap the Hofstra Show AKA Long Island National.. I talk about having to keep adjusting my strategies as a dealer to stay competitive. S2 E31
Spring cleaning my card inventory
On this episode I talk about getting all the cards that haven't sold at recent shows and listed them all for sale on eBay making room in my cases for new card inventory.. S2E30
New England Card Show Recap & Trade night / Hobby Panel at the Basketball Hall of Fame
In this episode I recap the New England card show and Trade night / hobby Panel at the Basketball Hall of Fame. The hobby panel included: Jonathan @basketballcardguy - Mike @mc_sportscards Chris @itschriscosta - John @sportscardnation - Jake @90s_bball_cards Rob @sportscardtherapist S2E29
Our different collecting lanes
Another collaboration episode with @sportscardtherapist. We talk about our different collecting lanes and how collectors identify us by our PC cards S2E28
Are today’s deals tomorrow's new comps?
This episode I talk about wondering if the cheap deals I'm getting now on football cards are becoming the new comps, or will the hobby see a surge in football prices again this year heading in to National. S2E27
Can the hobby continue to police itself?
This episode I talk about the lack of hobby rules and regulations and why it takes all of us to be hobby watchdogs and set good examples for the next generation of collectors. S2E26
Where are all the true collectors?
This episode I discuss flippers dominating the card show space and not a lot of collectors buying for their PC's. I also talk about what I'm doing as a dealer to get better margins on cards. S2E25
Dealer vs Attendee?
This episode I talk about why I'm a better dealer at card shows and can't be an attendee at most shows. S2E24
Learning from attending shows
Another collaboration episode with Sports Card Therapist. This episode we talk about traveling to the Philly show, finding your Wolfpack, and what lessons we learn going to all the shows we do. S2 E23
Different collecting styles
A collaboration episode with Sports Card Therapist discussing our different collections and collecting styles. S2E22
What’s the big deal with low pop cards?
This episode I talk about acquiring low pop cards and what it means for a collector and/or dealer. I talk about buyer beware and buying from people you can trust. S2E21
Interview with Brian Dwyer, President Robert Edward Auctions
On this episode I talk with Brian Dwyer about his hobby journey, His passion for cards and REA monthly and quarterly auctions. S2E20
The 4 P's of the hobby
This episode I talk about the 4 P's of the hobby: Personal, People, Passion, & Participation S2E19
My road to National 2023 part 1
Part 1 of 5 documenting my road to National. This episode I set goals and break down my strategies and timeline between now and NSCC in Chicago July 2023. S2E18
Is football a year-round seller?
I setup at a show this weekend and football cards were selling.. Many dealers at the show were selling football cards in late February and saying football is now year round.. I also talk about no hockey card sales over the last 2 shows S2E17
His Hobby Progression with Rob Girard @sportscardtherapist
This episode I talk with my good friend Rob Girard @sportscardtherapist on the day he dropped his 150th episode. We discuss his hobby progression throughout his season 3 podcast and a look ahead to season 4. S2E16
Sports Card Lessons Podcast - Does nostalgia sell cards?
This week I talk about testing the market selling Panini smash hits music and American Pie pop culture cards at a card show in New Jersey. S2E16
Hobby talk with Sports Card Dad
This episode I talk with Sports Card Dad, Dustin Cooley about his PC, His Content creating and talking publicly about his card buying addiction. S2E14
Negotiating a PC pick up
This episode I brake down the negotiation of a trade w/cash for a PC card at a card show, I also talk about the thought process between purchasing a PC card vs. a card I purchase to put in my case to resell at card shows. S2E13
Hobby talk with John Newman from Sports card Nation podcast
This episode I talk with John Newman from sports card nation podcast. We talk about his lanes in the hobby from collector & dealer to content creator. S2E12