Best Aamil Sarfani Podcasts (2024)

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Dallas Card Show Recap - Pickups, Market Talk, Trade Night | Ep. 97 33:26

2y ago33:26

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This show was my first time setting up as a dealer at one of the biggest card shows of the year. I always use card shows as an opportunity to shift my collection in real ways and this show wasn't any different. I made some huge sales and pickups as my collection continues to change in this evolving market. I talk about the advantages and disadvanta…

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Mitchell gets Traded and Major PC Changes | Ep. 96 31:04

2y ago31:04

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I'm back! And I'm energized to come back to content in a new way. On this episode, we talk about Donovan Mitchell getting traded and the new about Kevin Durant staying in Brooklyn. Then I dive into major changes to my PC and more importantly how I approach it. Trading MJ for Justin Herbert?? I'll tell you why and I think I might be on to something.…

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THE NATIONAL Part 2 - Massive Grail Pickups | The Bounce Ep 36 49:41

2y ago49:41

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This is the second part of our National episodes this week. This is the where we really dive into the deals that fundamentally changed our collections for the better. We talk about narrowing our PCs and trading a good long term card for shorter term potential especially if you're having to take a loss on a card. We talk Willie Mays, Bill Russell, T…

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THE NATIONAL Vibes and Five Figure Sales - Part One |The Bounce Ep. 35 48:00

2y ago48:00

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The National 2022 is over and... it was AWESOME. It was awesome mostly because Rob and I got to me, the hobby is so alive with a ton of positive energy and momentum, and it was truly the best because of all the listeners that came up and showed some love. We appreciate you. On Part 1 we dive into the vibes of the show, the difference between walkin…

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We Prep for The National! Strategies for Grails and Tips | The Bounce Ep 34 51:01

2y ago51:01

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The National is only one week away and on today's episode we do a full breakdown of our strategy going into what we feel is the Hobby New Year. Aamil talks about his plan to go after a huge Tim Duncan Rookie card as a major staple of his collection and Rob is going in with less of a plan but with the hopes of finding something he's not expecting. R…

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Chasing Your Personal Grail Cards and Set Collecting | The Bounce Ep 33 47:32

2y ago47:32

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As always, Rob is making moves... but his mindset is changing and today we talk about it. A couple years ago it felt like we would never be able to get our hands on the cards that truly matter to the collecting world but like everything that goes up, it must come down. And it is now time to be looking at your own personal grail cards because this w…

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NBA Free Agency and Trades! Outlook for Edwards, Trae, Luka, and KD | The Bounce Ep 32 54:17

2y ago54:17

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Just weeks after the NBA season ends, and the league is already on fire! Major moves including, Gobert to the Timberwolves, Murray to the Hawks, Jalen Brunson to the Knicks and Kevin Durant on the move again? How do the moves affect card values for Anthony Edwards, Donovan MItchell, Luka Doncic, Trae Young and Kevin Durant? If you're enjoying the s…

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Trades are Hard but an Important Tool in Sports Cards | The Bounce Ep 31 42:05

2y ago42:05

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On this episode, Both Rob and I are making moves! One more than the other but not what you think. Aamil is also back in the action having attended trade night in San Antonio at Boomtown Sports Cards. We talk about what card I traded to get a Tua Rookie Donruss Optic Downtown. If you've been following along, you'll definitely recognize the card. Tra…

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At What Point Does a Player's Cards Stop Trading on Potential? | The Bounce Ep 30 38:31

2y ago38:31

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On this episode, as an offshoot of our NBA Finals Recap, we discussed how long does Jayson Tatum have to play before people stop trading his rookie cards on what he could become, but rather what he has done (i.e. the Bradley Beal effect)? And by way, lower the ceiling that people would pay for his cards. We also talk about where Giannis, Luka and Z…

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A Deep Dive of the Sports Card Market and NBA Finals | The Bounce Ep 29 46:13

2y ago46:13

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On this episode, Rob and Aamil take a deep dive into what is actually going on in the market. We are at a pivotal time with a lot of negative talk in the market and it's time to really look at the different tiers of cards (high, middle and low end) since the story is different across the tiers. We also look at the Stephen Curry and Lebron James mar…

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Rob Buys a Babe Ruth Rookie and The National Prep | The Bounce Ep 28 58:50

2y ago58:50

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Rob is already making moves adding a huge 1933 Babe Ruth Goudey Rookie card to his collection. Aamil and Rob also discuss the NBA Finals - is this the worst playoffs as a viewer in the last 10 years? Then, the first of many National preparation conversations. The biggest sports card show of the year will be here in just 48 days. What are they doing…

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Curry and Tatum & Major Life Moves for Rob and Aamil | The Bounce Ep 27 55:13

2y ago55:13

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Aamil is back! Aamil and his wife just moved into the their newly renovated home and we get into the home buying/renovating process. We're adulting on this week's episode. Of course, we also had to get in to Rob's huge Lebron James Rookie Auto pickup from last week. Congrats to our guy Rob. What a pickup. We also discuss the NBA finals. What would …

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Josh with CardLadder Joins - Rob Acquires His $100k Grail and Market Update | The Bounce Ep 26 53:04

2y ago53:04

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With Aamil out this week, Rob brings in a huge guest. Josh with CardLadder joins to talk to Rob about what it means to acquire a huge chase card like the one Rob just acquired with his recent buy of a 2003 Lebron James Ultimate Collections Autograph Rookie /250. Rob and Josh also discuss what's happening in the market. Josh and his team at CardLadd…

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Legacy or Potential - What Matters More? | The Bounce Ep 25 55:36

2y ago55:36

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The guys start off by recapping Rob's experience at Rick Probstein's Autographfest Card Show in New Jersey this past weekend. They talk about what the show was like and how it was to see Ric Flair, Allen Iverson Michael Vick and more in person. The main topic of the show is a discussion about what drives more people to buy a player's cards - a play…

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Shaking Up Your Collection and Taking Losses | The Bounce Ep 24 57:33

2+ y ago57:33

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If you've been listening you know that Aamil has struggled on what to do next with his collection. With a lot of money tied up in nice high end cards, that can mean less activity in the hobby, and that's opposite of what we want out of this hobby. Aamil and Rob dive into what it means to truly buy cards for the long term and adjusting expectations …

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Rick Probstein Joins: All Things Consignment, Shill Bidding, Felons, and Second Chances in the Hobby 52:55

2+ y ago52:55

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Rick Probstein is the Biggest Consignment house on eBay under "Probstein123". If you're looking at cards on eBay, you've definitely come across cards being sold through his consignment house. We answer questions like what is consignment, why do people use it, and how auction houses operate in the hobby. Consignment also has a darker side as well. I…

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On The Way to a $100,000 Card | The Bounce Ep 22 1:13:05

2+ y ago1:13:05

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It is no secret that Rob's goal is to obtain a $100,000 Grail Card by the end of the year. At last weekend's Hoftra Card Show, Rob got $34,000 closer to that goal. We talk through what card he sold, how the deal went down, and what's next for Rob and Aamil in the collecting journey's. Hosts: Aamil Sarfani - https://www.instagram.com/theslabtalk/ Ro…

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Erik Myers Joins: Leveling Up Your Collection | The Bounce Ep 21 57:15

2+ y ago57:15

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Hobby legend Erik Myers joins the show. He has been collecting for 16 years and own a multi-million dollar collection having some of the biggest collectible you can think of. We talk about navigating a high end market that is much harder to get into with the prices having exploded over the last two years and how he would be thinking about leveling …

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Rob Sells His Tatum Rookie Card for a Huge Profit | The Bounce Ep 20 52:12

2+ y ago52:12

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Rob only bought his Tatum Flawless Rookie Patch Auto card just about 6 weeks ago and in that time period, he nearly double his money. In this episode we dissect how the deal went down, how he negotiated it, and what his thought process was on this flip. It is a great episode where Aamil and Rob really talk about the types of decisions that are bein…

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NBA Playoff Check in and Pop Culture/Gary Vee in the Hobby | The Bounce Ep 19 1:06:03

2+ y ago1:06:03

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Both Aamil and Rob have some major cards of players playing in this years playoffs including Tatum, Morant, Giannis, and Steph Curry. We talk about what our plans our with those cards and how we think about those plays heading into the post season. Over the last week, there have also been some huge names in pop culture that have participated in the…

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Rob Buys Wilt Chamberlain and Hank Aaron Rookies. Why Vintage and How is it Different? | The Bounce Ep 18 42:49

2+ y ago42:49

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On this episode, Rob talks about his latest pickups in the Vintage Card World. Over the weekend he bought iconic rookie cards of Wilt Chamberlain and Hank Aaron. There are definitely differences with cards that are from the 1950s and 60s and Aamil and Rob discuss the thought process. We talk about seeing grade of the card differently than just targ…

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Predicting Narratives: Why Flipping Cards is Fun | The Bounce Ep. 17 1:15:25

2+ y ago1:15:25

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Flipping cards can definitely be risky, but there is a lot of fun in trying to be right. Ultimately, that's the catalyst that makes buying cards of active players a lot of fun. You can make a Sports Card "bet" on what you think what might happen and/or how you think people will react to it and if you're right, chances are you will have an opportuni…

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How We Estimate Value for Rare Cards | The Bounce Ep. 16 1:05:57

2+ y ago1:05:57

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Some of the most common questions we get - How can you figure out value of a card when there aren't a lot of comps? How can you determine and use multipliers based on other sales of comparable grades or players? How we use eBay sales in determining a card's value? On this episode, we discuss all of these topics. If you're buying cards right now, yo…

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Robs Spends $25,000 and Russell Wilson is a Denver Bronco! | The Bounce Ep 15 1:06:03

2+ y ago1:06:03

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Russell Wilson is now a Bronco after the huge trade announcement made today. Aamil and Rob talk about what that means for his card market and whether or not he is a buy. The main part of the episode is all about Rob's major moves after freeing up $30,000 from the New Jersey Trade Show two weekends ago. He's already spent the majority of it and the …

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Rob's Massive Sale and Prospects over Goats?? | Episode 14 1:00:13

2+ y ago1:00:13

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If you've been following Rob, you know he's been hitting the show circuit pretty hard as a deal. This weekend was one of Rob's biggest of the last 6 months and we talk through what the New Jersey Trade show was like and if too many card shows are cannibalizing each other in different parts of the country. Rob also sold many of his large cards at th…

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Offseason Football Buying Begins! | The Bounce Ep 13 1:02:09

2+ y ago1:02:09

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The Football season is now over but for our Football Card collector friends out there, it is now one of the best times of the year to take some shots on quarterbacks for the next season. We always say buy when it doesn't feel good or when the attention is elsewhere, so Rob and Aamil discuss all the possible plays including Kyler Murray, Justin Herb…

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Rams Win the Super Bowl & NBA Trade Deadline Drama | The Bounce Ep 12 51:13

2+ y ago51:13

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On this episode, Aamil and Rob start the show by talking about the Rams winning the SuperBowl! Congrats to the Rams. And to Aamil for picking the right winner on last weeks episode. Rob has to give one of his most cherished cards away to Aamil - find out which one. They also talk about all the NBA Trade Deadline Drama that took place last week head…

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Alternative Collectible Markets - Pokemon, Wrestling, Kyle Jenner?? | The Bounce Ep 11 51:00

2+ y ago51:00

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On this episode, Aamil and Rob discuss what is happening in markets outside of Basketball, Football and Baseball. There is a lot going on in the collectible world and we finally take some time to discuss what it would take for these markets to continue to grow. We talk Pokemon, Wrestling, Pop Culture collectibles, and Soccer as potentially the mark…

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Rob Finds His Card, Card Shows, and Joe Brrrrr | The Bounce Ep. 10 1:08:14

2+ y ago1:08:14

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On this episode, the massive card lost in the mail saga comes to end. Rob talks about how he and the seller came a solution and how he feels about it. We also dive in to Card Shows including what the pulse of the hobby feels like, how people are transacting, and best practices. To finish it off, Rob and Aamil breakdown another great weekend of NFL …

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Steph and LeBron Pickups, NFL Playoffs, and Hobby Drama | The Bounce Ep. 9 1:09:49

2+ y ago1:09:49

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On this episode, Aamil and Rob discuss their recent pickups, but unfortunately, Rob's big pickup of the week is lost in the mail. We discuss how he's feeling about it, what steps he is taking and the fact that it was a trade and whether or not that affects how he trades online in the future. Aamil made some major additions to his PC and they discus…

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Ja Morant, Lebron James Plays and Fanatics Buys Topps! | The Bounce Ep. 8 45:56

2+ y ago45:56

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On this episode, Aamil and Rob discuss plays they've made or in Aamil's case a play he is considering making. Rob talks Hank Aaron and Lebron James while Aamil ponders making Ja Morant a real pillar of his collection. We also breakdown the massive new that Fanatics bought Topps, a major move after already signing licensing agreements with the NBA a…

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A Look Forward to 2022 | The Bounce Ep. 7 53:12

2+ y ago53:12

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On this episode, Rob and Aamil talk about what 2022 may look like for them. They discuss strategies, players they are targeting, and potentially what could happen in 2022 that could help the Sports Card hobby to continue to grow. Hosts: Aamil Sarfani - https://www.instagram.com/theslabtalk/ Rob Girard - https://www.instagram.com/sportscardtherapist…

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2021 Recap - Biggest Wins, Mistakes and Takeaways | The Bounce Ep. 6 45:28

2+ y ago45:28

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Rob shares some amazing news in his personal life to start the show and then Aamil and Rob breakdown the last year in Sports Cards. A lot has changed in the Sports Card Hobby over the last year so they discuss how their collecting process has changed, their biggest additions to their collections, biggest mistakes and what we are takeaway with us in…

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Turning Your Collection & Curry the GOAT | The Bounce Ep. 5 1:01:06

2+ y ago1:01:06

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On this episode, Aamil and Rob discuss the idea of turning your collection and the value of being an active buyer and seller in the Sports Card Market. They talk about best practices on Ebay including how they price BIN listings and how and they use auctions. They also talk about best practices of buying/selling on Instagram. The card hobby is robu…

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Plays Under Review - Anthony Davis Prizm Gold & Lebron Auto | The Bounce Ep. 4 55:37

2+ y ago55:37

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On this episode, Aamil and Rob talk through a couple plays they've made in the last week. Aamil traded for a 2014 Anthony Davis Prizm Gold /10 BGS 9.5 True Gem, using his Lebron Kaboom PSA 9 as a the main piece of the deal. We talk about going from a Lebron James card to an Anthony Davis card, our view on inserts, and how to play the narrative game…

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What Condition Are You Buying Your Cards In? | The Bounce Ep. 3 1:03:28

2+ y ago1:03:28

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On this episode, Aamil and Rob break down their complete decision making process of what condition they are buying their cards in once they've identified the card they want. Starting from high level of raw vs graded. If they are buying a card graded, which is mostly what they are doing, they go into what grades they consider, how the population of …

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Card Plays Under Review and Collection Staples | The Bounce Ep. 2 51:49

2+ y ago51:49

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With bellies full of Turkey post Thanksgiving, Rob and Aamil reflect on the last year of their hobby and personal lives with a focus on what they are thankful for. They also talk through the pillars of Aamil's collection as they look back on the year. On this episode, they discuss a few recent card plays involving Hulk Hogan, Patrick Mahomes and Ca…

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Basketball or Football? Which Sport is More Collectable | The Bounce Ep. 1 47:36

2+ y ago47:36

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This is the very first episode of our new show on the Slab Talk Feed. The Bounce with Rob @Sportscardtherapist (IG) and Aamil @Theslabtalk (IG). On this episode we are discussing which sport, NFL or NBA, is more collectible. Rob takes the side of Football and Aamil takes the side of Basketball. We talk about how the game contributes to how fans col…

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Card Rich and Cash Poor 24:37

2+ y ago24:37

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On this episode, I talk about the Dallas Card show as a recap from the last episode on the feed where you heard me prep for the show. The main part of the today's episode is about me self reflecting on my collection a bit and being okay with not knowing exactly where you want to go next. I have a lot of my Card money in the market right now and pat…

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Dallas Card Show - MBA Diamond Conversation and Submission 27:06

3y ago27:06

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At the Dallas Card Show, I sat down with Demian Werner, COO, and Mike Baker, CEO of Mike Baker Authenticated to talk about their company. We talk about why authenticate already graded cards through them, the different levels and what they mean, and what they believe their value in their market is. There is no doubt that the cards authenticated by M…

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Dallas Card Show Prep and PC vs Investment 21:19

3y ago21:19

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On this episode, I talk about preparing for the Dallas Card Show. The three topics you will hear about are PC vs Investment purchase decision and why they are so different to me, what players I am targeting with the start of the NBA season, and what cards of those players I am looking for. Leave a Voice Message Follow me on IG @TheSlabTalk For More…

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PSA Submission Breakdown and Results! Lillard, Durant and SGA Autos 49:22

3y ago49:22

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On this episode, I talk to Jameson with @Alamogem_sports_cards on IG about the grading process to help determine which cards out of the 11 I brought with me that we are going to send to PSA for grading. I ask him questions like how does he determine what cards to send, what company he is going to send them to, and how the high grading prices of $15…

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Are Patrick Mahomes Rookie Cards Overvalued? And Mental Health with Rob @Sportscardtherapist 54:24

3y ago54:24

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On this episode Rob with @Sportscardtherapist joins to talk about the importance of mental health, why he became a therapist, and his approach to "If you take care of yourself, you can take care of your collection". We also get into some Football talk and the compare Brady and Mahomes cards to figure out, is Brady undervalued or is Mahomes Overvalu…

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The Complete Guide to Basketball Card Flipping with Vanson 1:06:24

3y ago1:06:24

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If you like flipping basketball cards, this is the episode for you. Last week, Vanson and I talked about prospecting from the perspective of managing risk and how it fits into our overall strategy. Prospecting is fun because it's like sports betting but honestly better. The more you learn that there are options and different sets/parallels, the bet…

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Prospecting in Sports Cards: Understanding Risk with Vanson @The_Cardprofessor 57:21

3y ago57:21

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On this episode, Vanson @The_Cardprofessor (IG) joins to talk about our approach to prospecting in Sports Cards. We take deep dive into how we manage our risk in Sports Cards in order to bet on players we believe in safely. We also break down my Basketball Portfolio into the Legends, Stars and Prospects that I am invested in. If you like to prospec…

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Sports Cards as True Investments w/ Eddie @Investacard 45:47

3y ago45:47

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On this episode, Eddie, the CEO of Investacard joins to talk about his strategy when it comes to treating Sports Cards as investments. We both share our short term and long term investing strategies and what types of cards fit those categories. We also talk about leveraging sports cards through Investacard's newest product "Sports Cards Advance". W…

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Bleecker Trading - Bringing Cultural Relevance to Cards w/ owner Mark Zablow 50:53

3y ago50:53

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On this episode, Mark Zablow, the owner of Bleecker Trading, joins the show to discuss how he started his Sports Card Shop located in the West Village in New York City. Bleecker Trading is one of the most unique shops that I've had the chance to visit and is focused on bringing cultural relevance to the hobby in aims of making Sports Cards more mai…

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Trade Night and Card Shops with Jimmy Mahan @Kentuckybasketballcards 54:26

3y ago54:26

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On this episode, Jimmy Mahan @Kentuckybasketballcards joins the show to talk about his story. Jimmy was responsible for starting the infamous trade nights at the National for the last 5 years so we talk about how it started, why he put it together the way he did, and what the future of those trade nights and Card Shows are. We also talk about his c…

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The Future of PWCC/Auction Houses with Jesse Craig - Head of Bus Dev at PWCC 41:39

3y ago41:39

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On this episode, Jesse Craig, the head of business development at PWCC, joins to talk about the concerns surrounding Shill Bidding, the rise of Auction houses, and the future of PWCC. With their new platform in development, we dove into some of the new features that will be added to their platform to make it the best place to buy and sell Sports Ca…

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EBay and PWCC Controversy - Shill Bidding and How to Identify it 20:47

3y ago20:47

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On this episode, we talk about eBay terminating its relationship with PWCC, their biggest third party consignor of Sports Cards, accusing them of Shill Bidding. This is a big accusation but a very broad and nuanced subject that we discuss on today's episode. We talk about Shill Bidding and how to identify it so that you can become a more informed b…

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