The Sports Card Show – hosted by Colin.
Today we discuss the events surrounding PWCC auction house. Today eBay contacted users to inform them that PWCC is guilty of shill bidding and the company cancelled 50,000+ listings. PWCC was the highest grossing seller of trading cards on eBay – and eBay cancelled them like a bad habit. We speculate on the show why
On another quarantined edition of The Sports Card Show Podcast we are joined again by Ryan @SportsCardNews. We discuss Topps & Panini delaying products because of the virus. What impact has it had on the Hobby? Is previously released wax selling better? Colin talks about a site he’s been selling Topps baseball boxes on. We
On today’s special “quarantined” edition of the Sports Card Show Podcast, Colin is joined by Ryan & we discuss the dramatic turn in the trading card market as cards & almost all activity is put on pause for the Coronavirus. First we discuss being called as EXPERT WITNESS in the Upper Deck vs Leaf trial.
On today’s show we discuss some of the new sets that have gone live including 2020 Topps Heritage and Optic Basketball. If you feel these sets are overpriced or out of your budget, I give you some tips on how to acquire the cards. Sports Cards are RED HOT!! Like stocks, homes or anything for
On today’s show we discuss the 2020 Topps Industry Conference with Ryan @SportsCardNews who attended the even for the second year in a row. We discuss what types of things you could expect if you attend the show in the future, including giveaways, athlete appearances and takeaways you can learn. We discuss an altercation between
On today’s show I talk about setting a hobby budget – mainly because I saw a tweet last week that really made it evident people aren’t doing this. Basically a guy said he could have bought a Jordan Auto and LeBron RC for how much he spent on breaks – instead he had base he
On today’s show we discuss the tragic death of Kobe Bryant and why he was so extraordinary. Listen To Show #229 Right Click To Save/Download Click To Play In Your Browser Stitcher: Stitcher Page iTunes: Subscribe on iTunes
On today’s show we discuss the changes we’ll make to the show in 2020. You’ll find more in-depth episodes at www.sportscardradio.com/premium Going forward, this podcast will be (mainly) shorter and less in-depth. Today I discuss Luka Doncic and Zion being hurt. A former NFL player being accused of card trimming. Brian Gray goes off again! And with
On today’s podcast, a company blow-hard threatens to sue Sports Card Radio AGAIN! Hint: He’s threatened to sue me before! NFL Rookies blow ass … sort of. Lots of QB’s going down for the count Eli, Big Ben, Cam, Luck, Darnold, brees, Trubisky are all hurt or basically retired. Did DA Card World scam me out of
On today’s show we discuss some strategies I’ve used to sell on COMC and Amazon. Finally we conclude the show talking more about the card trimming and PSA’s latest conference call with investors. Here are some topics I discuss about buying/selling on COMC. Always make offers Auto accept 20% off Be the lowest price to
Ryan returns for his annual appearance on the podcast, but this time he didn’t go to The National. Download and Listen Podcast Show Page Click To Play In Browser Stitcher Page iTunes: Subscribe on iTunes Podcast Archive
Today on the Sports Card Show Podcast, we discuss the latest in the card trimming scandal – including the Washington Post confirming the FBI is investigating. PWCC has finally lawyered up and it’s gotten REAL quiet around the hobby. Brian Gray, Brent, even Gary Moser were talking – now it’s crickets. Finest, Pro
Colin and Ryan update you on the biggest scandals currently in the hobby. Huge update to the Gary Moser and PWCC trimmed graded cards scam. Looks like the finger pointing has just begun. Joe Clemons and Leaf Cards has some explaining to do after more revelations that the former BGS & current Leaf
Colin and Ryan sit down and try not to drown in your tears now that Luka Doncic autographs are fake. More precious trimmed slabs have come up in the last week, and it seems like PWCC, PSA and Gary Moser could be in deep doo doo soon. Will you be too? DRAIN THE
On today’s show we discuss a blog Garyvee posed to his website. We discuss the NBA Draft Lottery, that has Zion going to a team he won’t likely have the opportunity to “go off” like Luka Doncic & other rookies have done. Nearly 100 more “trimmed slabs” have been uncovered since the last show … stay
Colin & Ryan make a RARE DUAL in studio appearance. With private security flanking the door, the twins light into the recent trimmed, fake & altered graded cards by PSA or BGS. > Documented Trimmed Slabs 60% of you don’t have a $1,000 saved in your bank account but 100% of you
Colin and Ryan both sit down and discuss the potential huge impact of Gary Vee and the prospect of him starting a card content website. A massive group break and card trimming scam has landed on Heroes of Sport doorstep. It’s so massive, it broke traffic records to the twin brothers million dollar website!
Sports cards are hot and has a lot of people talking. @SportsCardRadio responds to comments made by @GaryVee and @WatchTheBreaks & common myths around sports card investing. Download and Listen Podcast Show Page Direct Download Stitcher Page iTunes: Subscribe on iTunes Podcast Archive
Colin is joined by @SportsCardNews and goes into full blown seek and destroy mode on industry newbies, Luka Doncic group think, haters who have never made 7 figures on a website and much more. Haters are encouraged to reach out on Twitter @SportsCardRadio Download and Listen Podcast Show Page Direct Download Stitcher
On today’s topic, we talk a lot about a sport that isn’t in season right now: the NFL. We’ve got Buy-Sell-Hold NFL QB edition (15:00 Start Time). Then I talk about Zion Williamson, and the scenarios that could happen next year depending on which card company he decides to sign with (58:00 Time
On today’s show I discuss a variety of topics I’ve written down over the last few months. I’m going to change my strategy on COMC again, this time pouring more money into the site. I joined the 582 Topps Club, and got an invite to but a $1,000 box as a thank you.
On Location: Mojobreak, Layton Sports Cards, GTS Karvin Cheung, Erik Newton, DA Card World Interview
At the Topps Industry Conference, in beautiful Scottsdale, Ryan sits down with an All-Star panel of guests. Dan from MojobreakRich from Layton Sports CardsKarvin Cheung from GTS Distribution Erik Newton from Hall of Fame Baseball CardsAdam Martin owner of DA Card World Warning: Explicit Language Download and Listen Podcast Show Page Watch/Listen on
Ryan talks with Michael Roche, one of the attorneys representing Kevin Brashear in a class action lawsuit filed against Panini America. Michael is not only a lawyer, but a card collector and knows the pain redemption cards cause the hobby. We talk about a broad range of issues surrounding redemptions including: The facts
Ryan talks with Mike, owner of Lower Level Sports Cards and Collectibles of Winnipeg, Canada. Lower Level Cards on Facebook Lower Level Cards on Twitter Topics include:What’s Winnipeg like?How did Mike get started in the business.What % of his business is Hockey.The type of advertising strategies that have worked for him.Popular and
Ryan talks to Upper Deck President Jason Masherah & Sr Manager of Customer Experience Chris Carlin about the new exclusive NHL and NHLPA deal. Many topics are touched on from licensing to ePack. Download and Listen Podcast Show Page Watch/Listen on YouTube Direct Download Stitcher Page iTunes: Subscribe on iTunes
The Mistake By The Lake hosts this years 2018 National Sports Collectors Convention. There’s a line out the door, VIP tickets are sold out – but dealers, employees and those working the show are hot under the collar. Ryan describes some heated moments at the Topps Booth – and the Blowout Sports Cards booth. Problem
The Sports Card Show is now in its 10th year recording podcasts! Thank you to everyone that has listened over the years. On today’s show we discuss the Topps MLB Exclusive licence being renewed. We discuss in general the state of card quality when in comes to photographs. We talk about how Panini has added several
There are a few sports card podcasts that have either re-booted or just started. One is the Mojobreak podcast, the other is About The Cards. On today’s show we discuss what will happen to 2018 Topps Baseball products now that it appears Ohtani is likely out for the season. I play a clip from a
The Sports Card Show Podcast returns from a few months off, I explain what I’ve been up to. (8:30 Time Mark) The 1st round of the 2018 NFL Draft happened the night I recorded this podcast, so I talk about the 5 QB’s that were selected. (35:40 Time Mark) Angles’ Pitcher/Hitter Shohei Ohtani is playing
Breaking news that rocked the modern card world arrived via a Bloomberg report that Topps Co – exclusive maker of MLB baseball cards is for sale. Unlike previous rumors of a sale, the information we are receiving now indicate a sale of Topps Co should be considered imminent. Topps has indicated it would like to
On today’s podcast we discuss the 3 sports card “manufacture” conferences that will be happening during the first two months of the year. Upper Deck, Topps and Beckett will be holding these conferences – which one should you go to if any? Topps recently released 2017 Topps Transcendent Baseball, a product with a $27,000 price
On today’s show we discuss a few topics as we approach the holiday gift giving season. First we discuss the Player Worn vrs Game Worn. While this is a discussion we’ve had before, “high end” expensive products are seeing far more player worn material cards than ever before. Is this a good direction for the
On today’s podcast we touch on a wide variety topics around the sports card world and in the world of politics. First we discuss all the new card sets being released on a daily basis during the last half of the year. It’s honestly got to be really hard to manage your cash flow –
On today’s show we have a very special guest – Ryan from @SportsCardNews. When he comes on the show outside his annual appearance during the National Sports Collectors Convention … you know something BIG has happened. Something so stupid and preposterous, that we have to bring him on the show to discuss it. Recently NBA
Initially I thought this would be a shorter show, ended up being about the same length as usual. Talk about Panini’s “First Off The Line” offering. Topps Baseball has been on FIRE! Almost all releases are out of stock at distributors – showing strong demand across the board. I hit $10,000+ in Amazon sales in
The annual tradition continues! On today’s show we talk to Ryan @SportsCardNews about the 2017 National Sports Collectors Convention being held in Chicago, IL. The show is JAMED packed this year and it seems like sports cards is really in a good place with collectors around the country. You’d think breakers, dealers, and shops would
This week we discuss the Dak Prescott “Auto Pen” scandal involving Panini America. We discuss the language in contracts signed by other Panini signers – and why it places all responsiblity on Panini. We discuss why Dak Prescott might have done this, and why it might not make sense to have used an auto-pen. Beckett
Today’s show highlights COMC’s recent fee changes. Some fees went up, some actually went down. It demonstraits a shift in the market COMC is trying to go after. The company has a massive moat around their ‘low-end’ card business – it’s unlikely any challenger will emerge to take that business away from them. So in
With the sports world on hold with only MLB being in action – there’s not too much going on around the hobby. So on this podcast we take a break from the normal card talk and discuss some sustainable ways to make money in this hobby. Surprisingly the two best ways I can think of
Released May 18, 2017 We have a jammed packed edition of the sports card show podcast where we discuss multiple topics that have happened in the sports card hobby over the last few months. Blowout cards was hacked and their reaction was typical. Panini left patrons of the Industry Summit hanging with no black boxes.
We cover multiple topics in this ‘comeback’ edition of the Sports Card Show podcast. We discuss what areas of the baseball card market that are booming. Here is a link to the Blowout Forum thread I reference on the show. Could baseball cards booming include 1990’s ‘junk wax’ era cards as well? I give you an update
An extended episode of the Sports Card Show Podcast, where we touch on 8 different topics. Included are discussions on the Panini Replay Prizm Mosaic replacement set/boxes that are being offered up by Panini as a “make good”. Topps Trancendent baseball was one of the most expensive products of all time – does the hobby
On today’s show we discuss a wide variety of topics. First we discuss some COMC Black Friday/Cyber Monday sales and stuff. I also discuss the impact trading will make if/when it comes to COMC. Next I talk about a couple of ways to save some money on your eBay purchases. I recently got an e-mail
The Sports Card Show – hosted by Colin.
Miracles happen. The Chicago Cubs won the World Series. Weed is finally officially legal in California. Donald Trump is the new President. But the sports card world continues to chug along. PSA – Collectors Universe, are seeing record number of cards being submitted to be graded. The vintage card bull market might be going on
Special bonus episode of the Sports Card Radio Podcast hosted by Ryan. It’s our first time hearing from Ryan since he dropped the BOMBSHELL that Cardboard Connection CEO is facing 5 felony charges, what has Ryan been up to? Topps is releasing a $27,000 product and are getting roasted about it publicly on the Blowout Cards Forum
The podcast returns this week in it’s normal 1 host form. I have a new computer so the audio might sound just a bit different. On today’s Sports Card Show podcast we discuss the Topps Crossover set. We discuss if Panini actually has a Flagship set to collect? COMC Q4 selling/pricing strategy is discussed further
@SportsCardNews and Colin make a RARE back2back appearance on the Sports Card Show Podcast. You know something HUGE must have happened for us to interrupt our summer for more sports card talk. This time it comes from website cardboardconnection.com. The owner/self proclaimed “CEO” of the website is Michael Smeth, aka Mike Smeth. Apparently for
On today’s show we break down the collector demographic that made the trek all the way out to Atlantic City to attend the show. We talk about COMC’s upcoming plans after Ryan spoke with Tim on the show floor. We discuss the Topps meeting held with collectors. Group breakers are discussed. High rolling SEVEN time
Breaker Culture Website provides reviews & rankings of group breakers. It’s actually a pretty cool website. I don’t know who owns this website and no one from this website has ever contacted me. The website account does follow me on twitter but I’m telling you about this site strictly because I think it’s cool Upper
8 Years have gone by since the 1st Sports Card Show podcast. Glad to still be around the hobby and thanks to everyone that has tuned in over the years. Upper Deck’s Digital/Physical Card Set – It’s called Upper Deck Fusion and it only costs $0.79 per pack. – Trade cheaper Fusion for S1/S2 young
Today we go round the world in about 50 minuets. We talk about the events in Orlando. BREXIT. Lightly discuss the NBA draft. The opening of the NFL season. We discuss Panini Instant. I discuss scaling down your collection. And redemption substitutions. We’ll be back next month full strength but wanted to sneak a show
Last week COMC announced it will begin cross listing items on eBay. That should likely make COMC the largest seller of trading cards on eBay once they fully ramp up. A new fee structure and other changes should occur – but selling your cards essentially across three channels (COMC, Amazon, eBay) is pretty cool. We
Back in August 2013 on Show #136 I suggest how companies need to start selling direct to the consumer more. Recently Topps announced it was pulling the pre-orders for 2016 Topps Finest Baseball and I believe this is only the beginning. ToppsNOW and other aspects of Topps distribution will be directly to the consumer. I discuss the
On today’s show I explain the Panini Group Buyout rumors that are swirling in Italy. Don’t be fooled, this will effect the American business – and many feel it already has. The deal hinges on the company getting a bank to extend them a whopping $170 million line of credit. Here’s a link to some
Originally Aired: February 23, 2016 On today’s show we touch on the Mastro Auctions shill bidding case & how you should avoid these scam houses for the time being. Panini raised prices to dealers 1.5%. What are some vintage players worth buying not named Mantle, Ruth or Mays? What is a true Rookie Card? Or
Originally Aired: February 10, 2016 On today’s 1hr+ show we go through a wide range of topics. First I give you an update on my COMC portfolio that I started with $100 dollars about 6 months ago. I discuss the SRP pricing on COMC thanks to a listener question. Other listener question topics include: Where to get
Upper Deck looked like the garage sale was in full effect with a $15,000 set that is mostly manufactured patches. However, they bounced back – in what might be the 21st century style garage sale with a web application that allows you to open packs of card digitally – and then redeem certain ones physically
Upper Deck has a $15,000 set on the market. I’ll walk you through case-by-case of what I have broken so far LOL. A California law-maker is piggy-backing off the popularity of Star Wars in an attempt to make selling autographs more expensive for the guys doing it right. Arizona Diamondback pitcher & baseball card collector Brad
Advice to new breakers: Start small. New breakers need customers, not profits, so do everything you can to bring in potential customers. Treat each new customer like gold. I would look to make money 6-12 months down the line, or after my first ‘season’ of breaking.. Pick a sport/niche to specialize in at first probably
It’s 2016 and we are back! Find out what I’ve been doing for the last 4 months. We talk about some COMC buying strategies and players I’ve flipped. I discuss some of the NBA rookies/young players that could be emerging. We discuss why releases are always bunched up at the end of the year –
Originally published: August 2015 On today’s show I answer 2 different listener requests. The first one is about if sports trading cards is heading towards another collapse based on the overproduction that is still occurring. Second, I give some more detailed tips on COMC and some strategies I’ve been using. Listen To Show #181 Download
We have an epic FIVE HOUR PODCAST today. We cover all kinds of topics with the “Jerry Rice of this business” @SportsCardNews live from the 2015 National Sports Collectors Convention. Find out if you’re “too dumb to know you’re dumb” and get some insight from the #1 documented sports card source in the business!! Listen
Today’s show marks our 7 year anniversary. It’s been a long time, but honestly the hobby hasn’t changed too much since my time on the airway. On today’s show I talk about the NBA draft and Summer League. I also talk about Panini’s “RIP” Party at the National, plus a digital product they have in
I’ve been out of the modern card loop the last month, but have been in a buying mood. I talk about how I’ve flipped cards on COMC to help buy 2 cards I wanted. Then I have 5 NFL cards that I think should be in any collection. Listen To Show #178 Download this episode
On today’s show we talk briefly about Collector Crate going under and my weekend at the TriStar card show. Then we get to a really informative interview with Val from www.nascardradio.com where we discuss all things NASCAR trading cards. One of the cool things we talk about is how many NASCAR drivers will sign items TTM –
On today’s show we talk about Panini’s latest high end football set that is ripping off collectors. I discuss some more stock tips/advice early on in the show. I discuss the card show I will be attending this weekend. Briefly discuss Topps’ first attempt at group breaking. Finally, I give 4 ‘vintage’ basketball cards that
On today’s show I discuss some of the happenings around the hobby the last few weeks. Topps recalled the entire 2015 Topps Tribute baseball set due to ‘UV Contamination’ … whatever that is. Ebay is taking care of it’s shareholders and affiliates with a fee change, so I give you the reasons why that is
On today’s show we bring on my brother Ryan @SportsCardNews who just happens to be chilling in Vegas the same time the 2015 Las Vegas Industry Summit is going on at the beautiful property known as the Tuscany Suites. With no show floor and record low attendance, find out what saved the event from going
On today’s show, I talk about the rumors that Panini is interested in buying Upper Deck. Talk briefly about exclusive licenses. We also discuss two NFL rookie running backs I have my eye on. Finally we close with some vintage basketball and condition discussion. Listen To Show #173 Download this episode (right click and save)
Got some interesting topics from listeners to talk about on today’s show. We discuss grading & flipping cards. I touch on a little bit more COMC advice. Also give some tips if you have a large collection (or amount of cards) you are trying to sell. Got some people mad on Twitter after posting a
On today’s show I discuss Press Pass going out of business and some hobby new years resolutions. Listen To Show #171 Download this episode (right click and save) Click To Play Show In Your Browser Stitcher Radio: Sports Card Radio Stitcher Sports Card ShowYou get an email every time there there is a new Sports
Been away for about a month so there’s a mix of news that we cover on today’s show. 2014 Topps Chrome Football taught anyone that didn’t know already that Topps makes products ‘to order’ … so if everyone orders it – the product ends up being a dud. Looks like Topps is doing group breaks
On today’s show I blast off more on the 2014 Panini Flawless cards that Panini’s CEO Mark Warsop originally called “mistakenly labeled.” We now know more cards are effected and it’s clear Panini didn’t mislabel all these cards. Instead of taking ownership of it, they’ve tired to pass this off as a “mistake” or
On today’s show we discuss mostly news from Panini, but mix in some other items along the way. There’s 2 Blowout Forum threads I discuss this week. One is about how there’s likely some patch cards in Panini Flawless football that aren’t what they are advertised as. Second is a thread about the business end
There’s a new podcast about cards out there if you haven’t heard called “Trading Card Preservation” and can be found on iTunes & heartbreakingcards.com . Panini is charging customers to ship items on the “rewards” website. Topps & others have very flimsy “game-used” language on cards these days. National Treasures to have Barry Bonds and
On today’s show we run down several topics including the SF Giants winning their 3rd World Series in 5 years. I talk about the NASCAR events over the last weekend. We talk about Derek Jeter buy-back autographs that will appear in Panini MLBPA products soon. Also, Panini signs exclusive deals with licencing agents representing over
On today’s show, I give my takes on some topics, news and products I’ve seen cross the wire recently. First I discuss the Upper Deck Basketball exclusive license with EuroLeague basketball. Next I discuss Collector Crate – which I declined a free box because I wanted to give you a non-biased opinion of the business
Today we answer some listener questions which include the recent Leaf Cal Ripken Jr. Ironman set. We discuss ways to barter for a better deal and which cards are a safe investment. We also discuss Topps having $200M+ in debt and how a large chunk of that is due next year. Listen To Show #164
On today’s show we answer some listener questions & talk about The Modern Baseball Card Investor book by Jeff Hwang. Listen To Show #163 Download this episode (right click and save) Play This Episode In Your Browser Stitcher Radio: Sports Card Radio Stitcher Sports Card ShowYou get an email every time there there is a
NSCC Show recap.– Looked like a great event, but more than likely attendance was flat to down over recent years.– A few breakers in the Pavilion did well, but they were doing “well” before the National.– Several breakers looked like they were struggling to fill spots.– “Main Stage” was off to the side, which made
Today our interview guest is @SportsCardNews from the 2014 National Sports Collectors Convention. We talk about the new 10 year NFLPA exclusive licence Panini secured … and who you really should direct your anger towards (guess what: it’s not Panini or the NFLPA). We talk about how it’s been crickets at the Group Breaking Pavilion
In July 2008 I started doing these podcasts & 6 years later here we are! Today’s show is a long one with 3 different topics. On the 1st part of the show we preview the 2014 National Sports Collectors Convention in Cleveland, OH. Later on this week we will bring on @SportsCardNews who is attending
On today’s show we talk about the rumor that has been swirling around the hobby – and that’s Panini getting an exclusive NFLPA license to make football cards. I talk about who’s tweets in the industry often foreshadow events like this. I also discuss a recent Topps employee calling the company “cash strapped” and
Today’s show is a recap for those that might not know the back story on why I interviewed Josh Cade aka CardFatherX aka CardCollectorX on the previous show. If you don’t care about Josh (and I don’t blame if you if you don’t) skip to the next show. Listen To Show #158 Below Download this
Josh Cade conducts Raffles, Razzes, “Fillers” and breaks on his webcam. He invited me to lunch at the National …. I declined, mainly because at the world’s largest card show, meeting a male webcammer isn’t high on my list. He asked to call me on the phone. I said sure, but we would
The Golden Age of being a group breaker is about to end. I’m not saying group breaking is going away, actually it will become apart of the sports card collecting fabric even more as we move on … but that will make it harder to become a breaker yourself. Don’t worry though, “Golden Ages” exist
On today’s show we bring on longtime listener and friend of mine @MartynH85 – from the @PastimeDialogues Early on in the interview we talk about the 2014 World Cup matches. We also discuss group breaking, razz (illegal raffles) and buying cards when you are overseas. Finally, we talk about some of the 2014 Topps Baseball products that have
On today’s show I talk about the World Cup matches I’ve been able to watch over the last week. A while back Panini sold 1/1 Panini Prizm Pylon cards via their own website (I did a podcast on them here). Now they have started their own eBay account and are selling 1/1 “El Samba” 2014
Lots of great sports going on this week – US Open Golf, NBA Finals, NHL Stanley Cup …. and the World Cup! So we have another ~30 minuet show since competing against that is tough. I talk about the Panini Rewards points system. Innovation and Topps Series 2 come out. I give my prediction on
On today’s show we talk about various topics around the sports world. NBA Finals Is Starting 2014 Prestige – Triple Threads & Valor PreSale Is Announced. The 2014 MLB Draft is here, we run down the top 5 prospects in this years draft, and talk about a few players from the 2013 MLB draft.Brady Aiken
On today’s show we talk with Matt – who like many collectors was interested in sports cards as a kid, but recently took back up the hobby after several years away. We talk about the state of baseball cards today, going to card shows, TTM autographs, MLB baseball stuff and more. It’s an enjoyable hour
On today’s show we are joined by collector/seller @BaseballCard_JS. (ebay store) He has some great tips for people trying to make a little money selling items, and also tips on how to stick to a price when bidding on 100’s of items at a time. He also talks about MLB prospects, and getting autographs &
I recap the 2014 Industry Summit based on tweets from the event a few weeks ago. Panini Rewards Panini’s trying something new …. can’t fault them for that! Personally, I see this as a brilliant business move if they stick to it. Long term, Panini now rids the obligation to get a particular player to
It’s been an interesting last few weeks in the sports card universe. @SportsCardNews joins us from Las Vegas to talk about: ITG/Leaf getting iced out from the upcoming 2014 Industry Summit Upper Deck gets exclusive NHL license Dealernet is dealing 2 group breakers (at least) are called idiots. Bad Las Vegas hotels. + More Listen
Before you listen to today’s show – I strongly encourage you to check out a few folks I have been following the last month or so. First: BallCardsRadio.comOne of the most entertaining sports cards podcasts to debut in a while. Hosted by @LittleKingRadio – this young guy has great knowledge and interesting guests on his
On today’s show we talk about how the actions of a few ‘companies’ in this hobby in recent weeks have showed how desperate they are for customers and/or profits. Industry Summit bans yours truly & Brian Gray from Leaf because of some things said at last years Industry Summit. You know you are getting desperate
On today’s show we talk with collector @thatDanRoe We discuss our recent conference with Topps about MLS cards. We also talk about Hockey cards & more. In the first part of the show, I talk about a few e-mails I have received from collectors recently about grading cards. One e-mail was about how autograph cards
Some of the excuses that people make about cards not being popular today don’t make any sense … considering the card companies themselves could have gotten into some of these businesses. eBay/COMC MarketplaceVirtual cardsData/photo licensingWebsite/forumDirect to consumer sales Leaf and former Topps employees are full with excuses & very bearish on cards. …. strange, I
On today’s show we talk to @stevienixx76 about collecting cards in Canada. Check out his website: Stevie Nixx Sports He gives some good advice to those trying to avoid paying the expensive shipping fees some eBay sellers charge. We get insight to why he got back into collecting, and what type of vintage cards are
Redemption Cards – How COMC can make that a better and more reliable service than the manufactures can. Analyzing internal processes both for efficiency & time. How COMC analyzes employee production. 100,000 Cards Shipped only 10 errorsMore cards shipped (or sold I can’t remember) in Black Friday weekend than sold on the Beckett Marketplace all
Panini’s Damian Lillard 12/13 Wrapper Redemption rookies. Via Leaf’s “maneuver” to re-license his signatures. Michael Carter Williams Flawless – nice cards, but no Jordan, no LeBron and Kobe’s being soft right now means it’s just another set that happens to cost more. Authorized Group Breaking applications being taken in by Panini. Breakers.tv – same guy
Wal-Mart cuts orders going into the holiday season. Lol. Short that company if you have the money. $1,500 Panini set. Yawn. Has diamonds in it. Grading Cards Getting autographs in person – Local signings– Stalk them in big cities.– Get them in the minor leagues or College Getting the most from your dollar: – Stay
Panini’s Dealer Roundtable I actually like the concept. Personally I don’t think it will accomplish much – similar to other efforts by Panini to help hobby store owners (ie MAAP pricing). I think the 20 who get to call in each quarter will hear the same BS these “product managers” spew out in other “interviews”
Solution Session for Topps Get hired. Then, schedule a meeting with the big-wigs that actually own the company. Bring the COO and/or CFO in so they feel accountable. Put everything clear as day on Topps.com 45 minuet wait times Redemptions will be filled slowly Tell he truth Create Topps.com/forum Promise some free stuff to 5
Who’s going to save NFL (rookie heavy) boxes this year? – Tavon Austin … Plays the 49ers & Seahawks 1/4 of the time …. good luck rookie. – Giovani Bernard … Looks good on Hard Knocks. He’s going to take some BIG hit this year though. Plays the Steelers and Ravens 1/4 of the season,
2013 National Sports Collectors Convention There’s 1 business below that needs to get kicked out of the food chain below. These guys don’t do anything or add value to the process of selling cards. And I have no idea why the manufactures treat these guys well & invite them to “VIP” events. I’d squeeze their
It’s All for sale at the 2013 National Sports Collectors Convention! Everything from Baseball Cards to Baseball Card Companies! Doesn’t make me feel too great about buying cards – when all 3 manufactures would LOVE to sell their company (probably for not much more than 1x earnings, considering you can go to the open market
2013 National Sports Collectors Convention Day 1 interview with @SportsCardNews Why kids don’t collect 1: Cards busted when I was a kid so the lessons I pass down to my kids aren’t “save your cards and be rich” like many dads who had Babe Ruth and Mickey Mantles did to me. 2: Rich people spend
New Pre-Sale Cards 2013 PANINI HOMETOWN HEROES BASEBALL24 cards per pack, 12 packs per box, 10 boxes per caseHIGHLIGHTS:– 3 Autographs, 3 Sportdiscs, 5 State parallels, 1 Zip Codes parallel, 3 Curtain Call, 2 City Hall, 2 Defining Moments, 1 Nickname, 1 Rivalry, 1 Homegrown Heroes per box!– Look for 3 Autographs from six different
PLEASE STILL DO NOT BUY FROM ANY BREAKERS IMPLICATED LAST WEEK Last remaining thoughts on razz sports card raffles. Box Breakers at the industry summit wanted to setup a “blacklist” of CUSTOMERS who LEGALLY got a refund for a payment into a box break. I’d bet my own money that most of these sellers were
9 months ago I took to twitter and ripped on Topps & nearly everyone from Topps themselves to Cardboard Connection decided to take me on. Flash forward today I don’t regret anything I said but I bet others do. Same thing won’t happen here, but my goal is to get those involved to realize your
5th Year Anniversary Razz is a pretty fun low ball card game, but I can’t believe people are trying to sell “spots” or “cards” like this. Just shows you the amateurs in this business. Here are some sellers who’ve offered “razz” sales — you should avoid: I repeat DO NOT BUY ANYTHING FROM THESE PEOPLE
Murder was the case for a few NFL players these last few weeks, including one player that lead my fantasy teams to glory last year. New Pre-Orders this week are 2 mini-helmet products and Prominence football. 2013 PANINI PROMINENCE FOOTBALL5 cards per pack, 3 packs per box, 15 boxes per caseHIGHLIGHTS:-3 Autographs, 2 Parallels, 10
If you want to get an email every time a new show is posted, you can sign up here and it will let you know when we have a new podcast. Topps Redemption emails. Normally I get a few emails per month about redemptions, this week I got 11 all related to issues at Topps.
Jason kidd retired Grant Hill retires Spurs vs Miami NBA finals Promoting your site Topps Redemption Dump Hot Players: Matt Carpenter Josh Donaldson Yasiel Puig Hope You Don’t Have Any Of These Guys On Your Fantasy Team: Steroids Ryan Braun Melky Cabrera Alex Rodriguez Nelson Cruz Jesus Montero Yasmani Grandal These Sets Were Added To
On today’s podcast, we discuss a few topics I have talked about in the past, but want to revisit. Plus we talk about 2 new baseball sets that came out this week. First of all, I want to make it clear that even though we talk about buying/selling cards quite often on the show –
On today’s podcast we talk about the 2 new 2013 NFL sets from Panini & Topps that were released recently. 2013 Topps Archives Football 2013 Score Football Both draw on the brands history, with Topps being almost a complete re-make set, and Score having the 25th anniversary ‘green’ rookie cards that have been popular since
On today’s show all I really do is give my opinion on a few different topics in the sports card world. We discuss: NFL Draft Card Shows Risk of box breaking Panini Pylon Promotion Mark Sapir leaving Topps and why Gold & Bonds are not even as safe as Mickey Mantle’s. Listen To Show #124
On the last day of the 2013 Industry Summit in Las Vegas, @SportsCardNews joins us unfiltered at times again – and describes what went on today & during the week. Listen To Show #123 Below Listen to this episode Download this episode (right click and save) Check Out Day 1 At The Las Vegas
On today’s program we again have Ryan @SportsCardNews from the Industry Summit in Las Vegas. It was a hot & heavy type day with some tense presentations from Box Breakers and Topps. The gloves came off on Monday, which might be a sign of what’s to come Tuesday and Wednesday during the event. Be sure
On today’s program we discuss Day #1 from the Industry Summit with my brother Ryan – @SportsCardNews on twitter. Sunday is a setup/get into town day but we talk about things that went on For Tweet, Photos, Links & More – Check Out Day 1 At The Las Vegas Indsutry Summit Listen
2013 Topps Opening Day Baseball was 3/18 now 3/20 2012 Panini Totally Certified Football was 3/20 now 3/22 Dion Waiters is an impressive young player for the Cleveland Cavaliers Mosaiq Research is going to release some survey results that I’m guessing will be the highlight of the show. Here are some tips my brother wrote
I watched some of the NFL combine on Monday February 25, 2013 and noticed the NFL network running replays of Manti Te’o after each of his less than impressive workouts. Jon Bostic and Cornelius Washington stood out. Washington put up 36 bench press reps (no other LB did over 30) . 2013 Leaf Metal Draft
Super Bowl, now long gap for football.Top picks in nfl draft expected to be non-offense players.– Maybe more 2nd year RGIII and Andrew Luck cardsTod Mcshay has several QB’s projected to be picked in first 75 picks.– Will Russell Wilson, Andy Dalton and Colin Kaepernick type QB’s emerge?Matt Barkley, Geno Smith, Tyler Wilson, Landry Jones
Mojobreak and company have a new live podcast every Tuesday at 4:00pm PST Sports card live Panini eliminates MAAP retail pricing Feb 27 National Treasures Baseball Savy collectors would just wait 30 days for price to drop “Will create more demand for pre-ordering product” – not if price consistently goes down. Consumers will wait Card
On today’s show we talk about some less traditional strategies to setting up a retail spot – given all the empty commercial real estate I see around. We also rundown 10 Quarterbacks in the NFL … Buy-Sell-Hold style. Alex Smith – Buy (to resell) It looks the the 49ers are going to run with Colin
Last Year on Show #89 we gave out some New Years Resolutions that have somewhat been dealt with. Below are our resolutions from January 2012 – we’ll make 2013 resolutions on a later show. 1 – More creative packaging. I see that Target & Wal-Mart both get blaster boxes, regular packs – and usually a
COMC.com SpecialThe site is approching 10,000,000 items ever listed and the company is giving away 10,000,000 pennies. 5,000,000 Pennies or $50,000 dollars is going to buyers and the other 5,000,000 pennies are going to sellers. Buyers: On Black Friday only – get 10 cents store credit for every item you buy and ship. Black Friday
We were able to get a first hand look at UltraPro’s newest product – the Double Booklet One-Tough magnet card holder (that includes a nifty stand). It looks like the price I’ve found on these has been in the $7.50 – $8.00 range. They have UV protection, so feel free to display these in full
With not many releases on the schedule this week, we talk about just a few different topics today. Panini announced they will be adding a player to their basketball lineup. I personally think it might be Dwyane Wade because he is one of the few NBA superstars without an autograph deal. I believe he used
There have been some interesting releases the last few days including 2012/13 Artifacts Hockey and 2012 Topps Update Baseball, however we skip discussing individual sets today and talk about some little bits of news + plus + some collecting motivation techniques. COMC.com, eBay & Selling Black Friday The main thing to remember is that the
New Release Date Changes 2012 Panini Certified FootballWas: 10/3 — New Release Date: 10/17 2012/13 Panini Threads BasketballWas: 10/3 — New Release Date: 10/24 2012 Panini Signature Series BaseballWas: 10/24 — New Release Date: 11/7 2012/13 Panini Totally Certified BasketballWas: 10/24 — New Release Date: 11/21 2012 Panini Cooperstown BaseballWas: 10/10 — New Release Date:
Some release date changes this week happened and here they are just in case you were looking forward to one of these sets: 2012 UD University of Alabama FootballWas: 9/30 — New Release Date: 10/2 2012 Bowman Chrome BaseballWas: 10/15 — New Release Date: 10/17 2012 Topps Five Star BaseballWas: 10/31 — New Release Date:
The main topics on today’s show include: Buying on sites that don’t get lots of traffic Pricing rare 1/1 and unique cards Top 10 Topps Triple Threads Baseball card sales When I value 1/1 or really rare one-of-a-kind type cards, I always go look to see what the highest price card collectors are paying for
We’ve got some hot tips & some hot sets to talk about on today’s show. On last weeks show we got some good tips for selling fixed price auctions and more from @DJSportsCards on twitter. Panini Americana Heroes and Legends set features many Olympians and other athletes, presidents, astronauts and even war veterans.. It looks
A listener e-mailed me about last weeks show and wanted to give some more tips for everyone. I think they are really good and here is a summary: Sell Items At “Fixed Price” on eBay 95%+ of the timeBasically, list items for Buy-It-Now because eBay gives you the option to essentially list items for free
On today’s podcast we talk about one of the most highly anticipated basketball releases to come out in a long time, 2011-12 Upper Deck Fleer Retro basketball. We also discuss a thread that has been going on on the Blowout Cards forum that has given a lot of advice to anyone that wants to sell
Before we dip into the Buy – Sell – Hold, we run down some topics I saw come across this week that were interesting. Kareem Abdul-Jabbar is getting his own statue outside the Staples Center Shaquille O’Neal and Jamal Wilkes are getting jerseys retired in Los Angeles The Industry Summit 2013 is March 17 –
We touch on a few news items right in the beginning: You can list cards for free on eBay for the rest of the year! Our fans have voted and they predict RGIII will have higher values than Luck at the end of the year. Roger Clemens comes back! A few weeks ago my brother
General News Topics: Who will be this years NFL Rookie of the Year? Steroids have become vogue again thanks to Melky Cabrera Topps Re-Ups with the NFL Jake Locker, Ryan Tannehill, Blaine Gabbert, Russell Wilson and even Nick Foles are getting love Chris Paul got hurt – watch out for Eric Bledsoe & Willie Green
August has already been a HUGE month for new sports card releases, and more are on the way in the back half of the month too! We talk about a few news items before we discuss some of the latest products. News Items: Ryan Matthews is hurt and out 4-6 weeks Dwight Howard goes to
Today on the podcast we have Ryan who is at the National Sports Collectors Convention in Baltimore. He’s spent the last two days getting photographs, talking to dealers and collectors from all across the country and we get his thoughts on today show. One of the highlights today was a panel discussion by the Topps
We are on the eve of the National Sports Card Convention in Baltimore – and since I’m not going (but my brother is) … I thought I’d give out some general tips on both buying and selling at sports card shows. But first we talk about some of the new sets that Panini has recently
On today’s show we talk about “player picking” which I found to be fairly similar to “stock picking” Often times we collect players from our favorite team – but I sometimes find myself buying players that I just think are going to have a good career. Occasionally I find players who’s card values are lower
It’s been a while since I last put up a podcast – but not really by choice. I recorded this podcast 3 different times, only to mess it up somehow. Luckily this version made it through okay and it’s good to finally not mess up putting it up. You’d think after 4 years we’d have
Fake Patch Cards Like all of these scams, they don’t make financial sense to the seller in the long-run – so I have no idea why people do this, but it happens. People take normal jersey cards, or sometimes bland looking prime jerseys – then add a patch from a fake jersey they buy off
Got lots of things to talk about on today’s program. First off is the 2012 NFL Rookie Premiere Photo Shoot. This is always an exciting event to follow because you get to see all kinds of new cards & the rookies seem excited to see themselves on the new cards. The most interesting thing to
Today on the program we are joined by www.cardshopfinder.com and we talk about the website and recently released Android Mobile Application. Be sure to check out the website or mobile app the next time you are searching for a card store in your area. I think this is perfect if you are traveling and want
Seems like just last week I was getting ready to go to the 2012 Las Vegas Industry Summit – oh yeah … it was last week. We had so much fun & one of the highlights was meeting Doug and Dan from MojoBreak.com. I have been involved with a few of their box breaks already,
The 2012 Las Vegas Industry Summit has came and went! Here is a near 3 hour podcast from Ryan who attended and witnessed the action in Sin City. Las Vegas Industry Summit: March 18-21, 2012 The Orleans HotelLas Vegas, Nevada Big shots from Topps, Upper Deck, Panini and more talking about their business and the
Sports Cards Radio will be on location again at the Orleans Casino in Las Vegas, NV from March 18 – 21 for the Sports Card Industry Summit. It should be a great time – with lots of interesting topics & discussion that revolve around the event. Last year I remember lots of talk about getting
All out talk recently on the show has focused mainly on selling boxes/singles as the way most people get into starting a sports card business. However, the low hanging fruit is in supplies – not the actual cards or boxes themselves! Think about it, every collector, no matter how serious needs supplies to protect their