Sports Card Lessons Podcast

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

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

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

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

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

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

This episode with Rob Sports Card Therapist, we discuss his newest roundtables, creating and consuming content, and his bottom row collecting. S2E38

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

This episode I discuss how my NSCC plans and strategies have changed in the last 2 months.. S2E36

This episode I recap multiple deals made at the Shriner's card show and talk about meeting Mike Tyson

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

This episode I recap my trip to the Toronto Sports Card Expo and talk about acquiring a big PC card S2E33

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

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

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

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

Another collaboration episode with @sportscardtherapist. We talk about our different collecting lanes and how collectors identify us by our PC cards S2E28

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

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

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

This episode I talk about why I'm a better dealer at card shows and can't be an attendee at most shows. S2E24

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

A collaboration episode with Sports Card Therapist discussing our different collections and collecting styles. S2E22

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

On this episode I talk with Brian Dwyer about his hobby journey, His passion for cards and REA monthly and quarterly auctions. S2E20

This episode I talk about the 4 P's of the hobby: Personal, People, Passion, & Participation S2E19

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

This episode I break down my strategies and preparation to attend a card show. I talk first hand experience using trade and very little cash to acquire a 4 figure Alex Ovechkin card. S2E11

This episode I interview Craig & Carmine from Crosstown Cardboard Podcast. We talk about about starting their podcast, the more meaningful topics discussed, and making hobby connections S2E10

This episode I talk about the evolution most collectors who jumped into the hobby during the pandemic went from ripping wax to breaks to just buying the card. All inspired by my visit to Cardiac sports and memorabilia in Apex NC S2E9

This episode I debate what it is I actually do in the hobby. Am I a collector, Flipper, or both.. S2E8

This episode I talk about over grading cards, inflated pop reports, and cards priced lower than the grading fee itself. S2E7

Bonus episode!! A collaboration with Rob Girard @sportscardtherapist on switching gears in our hobby collecting and why now is the right time for us to do it. S2E6

On this episode I interview Jeremy Lee, we talk trading cards, grading cards and the state of the hobby. Jeremy is the host of Sports card Live, PWCC Live, Collectibles Live, & VP Business Development TAG grading company S2E5

This episode I start with recap of the Tarrytown NY show, then I move on to todays topic of selling football cards during the NFL playoffs and my strategies after the Super Bowl as a dealer. S2E4

On this episode I talk about my recent positive show experiences with hobby prices and sales. I also talk about the branding the wolfpack and what to expect moving forward. S2E3

This episode I talk about taking a hobby vacation . It has allowed me to regroup and focus on my current collection, start new side PC's based on passion and nostalgia, and change direction on my show cases for the new year S2E2

This episode I talk about changing my hobby direction and set some hobby and podcast goals for 2023. S2E1

On this episode I look back at season one and the growth I've made in the hobby and on the podcast. Also looking ahead to season 2 and some changes to come. Episode 50 Season 1 finale.

This episode I talk about who makes the rules when trading sports cards.. Does anyone really know what the unwritten hobby rules are when trading? I talk about a couple situations I encountered with trades. S1E49

On todays episode 6 hobby content creators with 4 podcasts between them talk about starting their own podcast, what drives them to keep going week after week, and what's most important when creating content. With Sportscardtherapist podcast, Sportscard nobody podcast & Cousins collectables podcast S1E48

Are dealers honest at card shows? Today I talk about some recent experience's I've had a card shows. I also talk about how you can prepare yourself to attend a card show. S1E47

Talking sports cards & the sports card hobby.. with Nick Valakas @the_slab_exchange. On this episode Nick and I talk about the sports card hobby, His cards and shows he sets up and talk about the state of the market S1E46

Hobby talk Today, a special Thanksgiving episode with Rob Sportscard Therapist and myself talking about the sports card hobby and some recent expiriences at local shows S1E45