Regular crew on this episode as we discuss this past week on the channel, including Eric's affinity for knives, some thoughts on the latest Gemrate numbers, and then a discussion on Cllct from Darren Rovell and content in general at this stage in 2024. Latest from Gemrate on IG: https://www.instagram.com/p/C5PEwp-uE45/?img_index=1 Darren Rovell's new venture: https://cllct.com/ Thanks to @AMGCollectibles for supporting the podcast and channel. Here are some of their socials to see more of what's...
Apr 03, 2024•1 hr 22 min•Season 4Ep. 15
Bonus Solo Pod episode where Carlos goes through his various player collections, past and present, and talks through how things ended up the way they are today. Canseconet Site that still exists: http://www.canseconet.com Thanks to @AMGCollectibles for supporting the podcast and channel. Here are some of their socials to see more of what's coming up for them: Check out AMG's website: https://amgcollectibles.ca Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/amgsportscards/ YouTube channel: https://www.yout...
Mar 31, 2024•36 min•Season 4Ep. 14
Three main topics on this episode include discussing some thoughts on the difference in price and perception between in-person autographs vs pack pulled. The discussion then shifts to JSA being acquired and put under CGC. Lastly, a discussion on dealing in collector-to-collector transactions, along with some stories and discussion on negotiating in these scenarios. The brief Conor McGregor signing video https://en.as.com/videos/people-are-criticizing-conor-mcgregor-for-his-quick-signature-v/ Tha...
Mar 26, 2024•1 hr 59 min•Season 4Ep. 13
The title pretty much sums up this episode. The guys discuss a fantasy baseball draft that is still in progress even as this description is being written. Then they discuss Carlos taking a gamble on some Mac Jones cards, the continued Bedard-mania, and some random topics. Flipping Steve video on damaged Kyler Murray SGC 9.5 card: https://youtu.be/4jrtythyjoo?si=0duPz44tPsAKfomz Thanks to @AMGCollectibles for supporting the podcast and channel. Here are some of their socials to see more of what's...
Mar 20, 2024•1 hr 40 min•Season 4Ep. 12
In this episode, Carlos recaps his visit to the CSC card show over the weekend, where he bought some wax at half price and was able to pull a Bedard RC... just not the Young Gun everyone else is chasing. From there the discussion shifts to the aforementioned Bedard Young Gun chase from Upper Deck flagship. Lastly, the latest social media post shouting out Kurt's Card Care regarding the Wemby 1/1 has rekindled the card alteration discussion that never really ends and the guys weigh in on that. On...
Mar 14, 2024•1 hr 52 min•Season 4Ep. 11
In this episode, we finish up our recent coverage of SGC's sale to the Collectors holding company with a discussion on the early blowback to the announcement on social media. From there we talk about the "interesting" choices made in the second series of Hobby Influencer cards in 2024 Topps Big League Baseball. Then we finish up with the 1/1 Connor Bedard Young Gun $1 Million dollar bounty and some thoughts on an interesting trimmed 52 Mantle that is up for auction. Dave and Adams $200k Babe Rut...
Mar 06, 2024•1 hr 43 min•Season 4Ep. 10
In this episode we discuss the record $3.72 million 1979-80 OPC Hockey case sale from Heritage auctions. We give our thoughts on where it ended up and if we can see any upside. From there a discussion that is part of "firing your customer" and mainly talking about the place for the PSA Set Registry. Plus Bobbles gives another "Hot Take" SCI's IG post on the record case sale: https://www.instagram.com/p/C3xa_aQOEue/?img_index=1 @vintagecardcurator 's video on the 1980 Topps Rickey Henderson that ...
Feb 27, 2024•1 hr 32 min•Season 4Ep. 9
The podcast starts with a breakdown and discussion of Carlos' CardsHQ video from the weekend. We discuss some of the feedback and give some examples and context from other shops of the past and present. From there the discussion shifts for a while to vintage collecting and some of our respective journey's in collecting vintage cards and some of our past and current projects. Thanks to @AMGCollectibles for supporting the podcast and channel. Here are some of their socials to see more of what's co...
Feb 20, 2024•1 hr 38 min•Season 4Ep. 8
We finish off the NFL season with a discussion on the big game from Sunday, followed by a discussion of the 2023-24 OPC with some early Bedard prices. Then finish up a little random hockey talk to finish things up. Hockey cards Gong Show IG post on Bedard sale: https://www.instagram.com/p/C3LXqaQuikP/?img_index=1 Yahoo article on San Fran players not being versed on Super Bowl OT rules: https://sports.yahoo.com/super-bowl-several-49ers-players-admitted-they-didnt-know-new-rules-when-ot-started-1...
Feb 13, 2024•1 hr 12 min•Season 4Ep. 7
In this episode we go back to our roots, talking some nonsense and then having a discussion on player collecting from the perspective of the death of the player completionist, some considerations for the current player collector, and justifying way too much spending on these things... 1979-80 OPC Case on Heritage mentioned: https://sports.ha.com/itm/hockey-cards/unopened-packs-display-boxes/1979-80-o-pee-chee-hockey-wax-box-sealed-case-16-boxes-48-packs-bbce-authentication-only-known-case-from-g...
Feb 08, 2024•1 hr 27 min•Season 4Ep. 6
In a shocking turn of events, we actually DO talk about a card topic for a change, but not before discussing the Conference Championship games from this past NFL weekend, explaining how Eric personally ruined the Detroit Lion's chances, and Bobbles talks about a grail he acquired for his PC. Video on the @bobblesandballcards channel showing off the card: https://youtu.be/biHBz7XLpSU?si=SP46gv_Vmfn8UnRA Thanks to @AMGCollectibles for supporting the podcast and channel. Here are some of their soci...
Feb 06, 2024•1 hr 31 min•Season 4Ep. 5
The guys discuss this past weekend's playoff games as the 49ers, Lions, Ravens, and Chiefs advance. Thanks to @AMGCollectibles for supporting the podcast and channel. Here are some of their socials to see more of what's coming up for them: Check out AMG's website: https://amgcollectibles.ca Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/amgsportscards/ YouTube channel: https://www.youtube.com/@AMGCollectibles The Wrestling Card YouTube channel mentioned: https://www.youtube.com/@BICWrestling See Bobbles o...
Jan 24, 2024•1 hr 16 min•Season 4Ep. 4
The Flacco dream is over and some more playoff football discussion in a truncated episode. Kicking it with the Cru podcast episode referenced: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/episode-60-rbi-in-la-la-land/id1654620779?i=1000641756677 Thanks to @AMGCollectibles for supporting the podcast and channel. Here are some of their socials to see more of what's coming up for them: Check out AMG's website: https://amgcollectibles.ca Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/amgsportscards/ YouTube channel:...
Jan 19, 2024•50 min•Season 4Ep. 3
This episode starts with a look ahead and some predictions on the Super Wild Card Weekend in the NFL, followed by a lengthy discussion on 2023 UD Flagship hockey and how some of this plays into the current state of box prices and breaking. More to come, but this is the start of the discussion. Sports Collectors Daily article on LeBron/Fanatics post: https://www.sportscollectorsdaily.com/lebron-james-fanatics-collectibles/ UD's Diamond Dealer Page: https://upperdeckstore.com/become-a-certified-di...
Jan 10, 2024•1 hr 52 min•Season 4Ep. 2
With the new year underway, the guys discuss some updates, video games, quick NFL talk, and then some talk of the hobby in 2024. And of course, some #WackoForFlacco talk to finish things off, as one does. The SCL episode with Brian Grey referenced: https://www.youtube.com/live/yscBUDWAqr4?si=pe_nLkPL9Qi-F74d Thanks to @AMGCollectibles for supporting the podcast and channel. Here are some of their socials to see more of what's coming up for them: Check out AMG's website: https://amgcollectibles.c...
Jan 02, 2024•1 hr 16 min•Season 4Ep. 1
Carlos, Eric, and Bobbles get together to celebrate Festivus.... or something holiday-related that includes the airing of grievances... Carlos laments the questionable Packers victory, and the guys go through random nonsense and conclude with some thoughts on hobby competition and potential for the 2024 hobby landscape. The Topps SPAC merger that was referenced: https://www.cnbc.com/2021/08/20/topps-spac-merger-with-mudrick-is-dead-because-of-mlb-trading-card-deal.html An article on Topps being ...
Dec 26, 2023•1 hr 27 min•Season 3Ep. 16
With a run of Bowman Draft Superfractors making it onto eBay, it brings back the question and discussion over backdoor copies. This is not a new phenomenon so we discuss this latest version, some of the past ones, and discuss what we think might need to be done to try and rectify this going forward. We also discuss being grinches, Carlos complains about his Packers and they offer some hobby "resolutions" for 2024. Article on Superfractors from Sports Collectors Daily: https://www.sportscollector...
Dec 20, 2023•1 hr 20 min•Season 3Ep. 15
Carlos had some fun with an interesting Hobby with Cage episode and one line in particular. Episode cited: https://youtu.be/e3gwm0jkL80?si=4oO0oo4HXu1CPiDh Aside from that, the guys chat on Carlos opening a lot of AEW Allure, Eric evading a valid question about mayonnaise, some quick NFL talk and then concluding on the discussion the Juan Soto and Shohei Ohtani changes of scenery and how that might impact on their perception and hobby. Thanks to @AMGCollectibles for supporting the podcast and ch...
Dec 12, 2023•1 hr 56 min•Season 3Ep. 14
To the shock of us all the Packers won this weekend versus the Chiefs. Even more shocking, Eric got something right, so we give him his chance to take a victory lap before discussing a tale of two Modano patch auction sales before taking a trip down Nostalgia Lane. An old episode of the Co-Optional Podcast from 2015: https://youtu.be/Lqfiv6-p5lc?si=C_zYz5RLJv6FwGUN Thanks to @AMGCollectibles for supporting the podcast and channel. Here are some of their socials to see more of what's coming up fo...
Dec 05, 2023•1 hr 37 min•Season 3Ep. 13
Back to a regular type episode this week. The guys discuss some football briefly before talking about the 2023-24 Upper Deck Boston Bruins Centennial Box Set and the inclusion of SP Signature Legend Hal Gill (much to Eric's dismay...). From there the main topic shifts to lazy eBay negotiation tactics, some related stories, and Eric is perplexed by a Domo 7-11 Slurpee straw. No, I'm not going to explain that... Thanks to @AMGCollectibles for supporting the podcast and channel. Here are some of th...
Nov 28, 2023•1 hr 32 min•Season 3Ep. 12
Since it was the topic of the weekend, Eric is back on the podcast to join Carlos and Bobbles in going over the discussion on the Sports Card Therapist shill bidding issue and disappearance. We also share a clip from a now-removed episode of Sports Card Therapist that was eerily appropriate with the happenings. From there the conversation shifts back to some light-hearted card show discussion, DEFAULT! and Eric's continued confusion. Clip is from Episode 214 of the former Sports Card Therapist P...
Nov 21, 2023•1 hr 40 min•Season 3Ep. 11
With the 2023 Toronto Sport Card Fall Expo concluded the guys have some NFL talk and then Carlos joins Bobbles in chatting on some of his observations and his own wheeling and dealing endeavors while Eric drives around in circles somewhere in Mass... Thanks to @AMGCollectibles for supporting the podcast and channel. Here are some of their socials to see more of what's coming up for them: Check out AMG's website: https://amgcollectibles.ca AMG Card Breaks: https://amgcardbreaks.com/ Instagram: ht...
Nov 14, 2023•1 hr 41 min•Season 3Ep. 10
With the Expo this week, the BIC podcast will be in a live format. Enjoy! Thanks to @AMGCollectibles for supporting the podcast and channel. Here are some of their socials to see more of what's coming up for them: Check out AMG's website: https://amgcollectibles.ca AMG Card Breaks: https://amgcardbreaks.com/ Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/amgsportscards/ YouTube channel: https://www.youtube.com/@AMGCollectibles See Bobbles on their channel: https://www.youtube.com/@bobblesandballcards Foll...
Nov 07, 2023•36 min•Season 3Ep. 9
With Dallas coming up this week and the Sport Card Expo next week, the guys are talking about preparing for a larger card show. Travel considerations, making sure there is enough preparation, navigating negotiations, and some common sense tips. And yes, we advocate wearing comfortable shoes :P Thanks to @AMGCollectibles for supporting the podcast and channel. Here are some of their socials to see more of what's coming up for them: Check out AMG's website: https://amgcollectibles.ca AMG Card Brea...
Oct 31, 2023•1 hr 46 min•Season 3Ep. 8
Range of discussion as the guys talk a little on their teams, Eric meets the Sanderson in "Sanderson2Orr", Carlos gives a short review on Spotify's new "DJ" feature, and gets a new Z-Folio for his toploaded Favre cards. In the main discussion, the guys discuss the Chantilly show from the perspective of Bobbles and discuss some possible factors that may or may not play into future shows the rest of the year. Thanks to @AMGCollectibles for supporting the podcast and channel. Here are some of their...
Oct 24, 2023•1 hr 44 min•Season 3Ep. 7
Meeting one of Eric's demands for his intro guitar solo, we discuss some of the hockey season thus far and have some discussion on why we're seeing some increased scoring and if we expect it to continue. Wes (@thedubcards on IG) joins us for the conversation and then we share some player PCs for our current teams to round things out. Thanks to Wes for joining in the conversation. Thanks to @AMGCollectibles for supporting the podcast and channel. Here are some of their socials to see more of what...
Oct 19, 2023•1 hr 44 min•Season 3Ep. 6
In this episode, the guys sandwich a conversation about YouTube, Content creation, and some of the pitfalls when expectations get out of whack with some experiences from Bobbles from this past week. Carlos also shares his own perspective on the space in that conversation. In the main topic, they discuss Geoff Wilson's latest announcement: a 14,000-square-foot card shop in Atlanta with a lot of ambitious plans. Link to SCI's video announcement: https://youtu.be/XZgpKC26tBk?si=vPAzAHZR9KDkw_De Tha...
Oct 10, 2023•1 hr 39 min•Season 3Ep. 5
The guys briefly discuss the AFL Grand Final and Eric's connection to the Aussie Rules Football Championship, Spotify's AI sharing the Good word of "The Darkness", the sad state of affairs of 2/3rds of their teams as of Week 4 in the NFL and more. In the main topic, they break down some thoughts on the notion of when something qualifies as a "loss" in Sports Cards, either on the buying or selling side. Thanks to @AMGCollectibles for supporting the podcast and channel. Here are some of their soci...
Oct 03, 2023•1 hr 17 min•Season 3Ep. 4
I'm joined by @bobblesandballcards and @Sanderson2Orr in the main topic to discuss slowing down to enjoy our acquisitions in the course of active collecting, some tribalism in wrestling cards, and somehow the 1985 New England Patriots, mainly for humorous effect. The WWE - Panini discussion referenced in the episode from Wrestling Trading Cards' YouTube channel: https://youtu.be/VoroTK40wdU?si=tbXzF7Ou-wStEvdg The other side of the discussion on Mike's Retro Trading Cards: https://youtu.be/V_lCx...
Sep 26, 2023•1 hr 26 min•Season 3Ep. 3
I'm joined by @bobblesandballcards and @Sanderson2Orr to discuss the fate of the LCS and share some stories about our histories with LCS's after discussing what's on our mind, our teams from Week 2 of the NFL and CGC putting a marketplace together using District. The link referenced can be found here: https://district.net/cgcdealers?tab=listings We also announce that @AMGCollectibles will be sponsoring the podcast and Friday Live Stream on the channel. This partnership starts with this episode a...
Sep 19, 2023•1 hr 27 min•Season 3Ep. 2
