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Sports Card Lessons Podcast

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

Aug 1, 202340 min

The Wolfpack's 2023 National preview

A Wolfpack collaboration episode previewing the 2023 National. @sportscard_lessons @sportscardtherapist @cousinscollectiblespodcast @newyorkcitysportscards @carminescards S3E10

Jul 24, 20231h 5m

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

Jul 20, 202356 min

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

Jul 16, 202322 min

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

Jul 13, 202355 min

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

Jul 9, 202333 min

Bleeker trade night recap with @sportscardtherapist

This episode is a collaboration with @sportscardtherapist recapping Bleeker Trade Night in New York City S3E5

Jul 8, 202352 min

Fighting old hobby habits

This episode I talk about falling back into old hobby habits and how quickly it escalated.. S3E4

Jul 7, 202321 min

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

Jul 2, 202330 min

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

Jun 29, 202332 min

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

Jun 27, 202342 min

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

Jun 21, 202339 min

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

Jun 18, 202322 min

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

Jun 15, 202329 min

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

Jun 12, 202320 min

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

Jun 8, 202317 min

Disappointing hobby experience

This episode I talk about the issues I experienced setting up at a local show.. S2E45

Jun 5, 202328 min

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

Jun 1, 202325 min

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

May 29, 202323 min

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

May 25, 202332 min

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

May 22, 202331 min

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

May 18, 202325 min

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

May 14, 202328 min

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

May 11, 202346 min

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

May 8, 202332 min

Winding road to the National

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

May 3, 202325 min

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

May 1, 202324 min

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

Apr 27, 202322 min

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

Apr 25, 202338 min

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

Apr 19, 202334 min

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

Apr 18, 202337 min

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

Apr 13, 202326 min

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

Apr 10, 202329 min

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

Apr 6, 202351 min

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

Apr 3, 202332 min

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

Mar 30, 202325 min

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

Mar 27, 202329 min

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

Mar 23, 202332 min

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

Mar 21, 202350 min

Different collecting styles

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

Mar 16, 202341 min

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

Mar 13, 202332 min

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

Mar 9, 202340 min

The 4 P's of the hobby

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

Mar 6, 202325 min

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

Mar 2, 202320 min

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

Feb 27, 202327 min

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

Feb 23, 202343 min

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

Feb 20, 202328 min

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

Feb 16, 20231h 3m

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

Feb 13, 202333 min

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

Feb 9, 20231h 2m