2023 Topps Big League is no longer a kids product. What exactly is a rookie card anyways? Eric is in the black and Rob bought a prom dress...for his daughter. Point of Clarification: The Ryan Mountcastle card Rob picked up and mentions in the show is actually a 2016 Bowman Chrome prospects card. His First Bowman was in fact in 2015, proving yet again, Rob's an idiot.
Rob shares a dream he had as well as news out of the Topps Conference and how will changes to baseballs rules possibly impact trading cards.
Eric bought himself a Jumbo case of 2023 Topps Series 1. We talk about COMC and CSG's partnership and Fanatic's live break plans. What is card cleaning and is it ok? Plus other random banter.
Eric and Rob give their time frame for what the junk wax era is and some of the cards in them. Also, the importance of stretching before going to look at cards as well as Rob's new found love of late 90's cards and Erics continued appreciation for them. Where's the market right now and some advice on comping cards (don't be a jerk about it).
A recap of a couple card shows from the past two weeks, plus a Would You Rather segment, and the guys first Give Away. Don't miss out on the fun.
Rob already crossed off a New Years resolution. Eric got a couple "dimes" and a little high end wax talk.
PSA's new pricing level and what it means. SGC is still a good value. Are pitchers done making the HOF? What predictions and goals do the guys have for the new year? Happy Holidays and Happy New year!
Yes, Rob can keep Eric awake, but can we keep you, our listening audience awake? Rob likes the value in Yordan Alvarez cards, do you? Eric thinks Christian Pulisic is a buy now, so what are you waiting for?
What's 1988 Topps good for? What to do if you get a messed up card. Rob made a boo-boo.
What to do with your commons? Make some people happy, thats what. Also, we talk about the Baseball Hall Of Fame Players Committee potential nominees to the hall including Barry Bonds and Roger Clemens and what that means for their cards.
How do you feel about cutting up memorabilia for cards? Are packs stacked and sent to breakers? Who are you picking for the World Series?
Is Eric alright? I think so, well, maybe.... Pitchers or hitters, who are you taking? And some updates on grading.
So Rob made a small oopsie, but does it make him an idiot? Also, who do you collect that's not a star? And Topps isn't all bad, we swear.
Uh oh, what did Rob do and does Eric agree with it? Eric is doing a stack sale and Rob is making a Jim Gilliam run plus more.
Is Rob really having a mid-life crisis? Who would you pick first in a sandlot game, Mays or Mantle? And damn does Eric's audio sound good this week.
Who hits a softball farther, Rob or Eric? What did Rob loose and can you help find it? Oh, and what to do with your Fernando Tatis Jr. cards.
Eric shares a bit of his National Card Show experience, Fanatics makes some moves, and what happens if your guy is traded?
What's up with the studio? You'll just have to listen to find out, not to mention what's Rob's big news? Also, what to do if you inherit a collection, new grades vs. old, and buying lots.
If there's no crying in baseball then there is no editing in podcasts, and if you believe that well we have some cards we'd love to sell you. In this episode we talk about the weather, fishing, oh, and sports cards, like the title says.
All things shiny are good right? Maybe, maybe not.... Rob and Eric talk Prizm and much more including stack sales.
That's right, Rob's PSA order finally came back. What do cars and cards have to do with one another? Well tune in to find out. Also a fun bit of baseball history at the end of the episode, but be sure to listen to the rest of it first. Thanks for listening everyone and as always, we'd love to hear from you.
In this episode we focus on some things for beginners to be on the look out for as well as some good reminders for those who have been at it for a bit. Also more of our random goofiness and hopefully a bit of fun listening. Thanks for checking us out and we'd love to hear from you as always.
Is Rob addicted to sweet tea? Maybe.... Does he have some hobby gripes? Yep. And in more hobby related material, we talk card trimming plus some hobby tips.
Watch out, Rob's on muscle relaxers. Who knows what will go on in this episode. Can the Giants draft an entire OL with one pick? Here come's Bowman Football.
Eric finally get's a day off of work (thank goodness) In this one we take on is the average collector being priced out of the market today? What's a collector to do. Also some news about HGA. If we're being totally honest with you, this may be the best episode we've done, so let us know what you think, and we hope you enjoy.
In this episode Rob professes his love for 90's basketball cards, and why the Junk Wax era doesn't really suck that bad.
In this episode we talk about some of the ways to help finance your collection as well as about some cards that never were and some that weren't supposed to be.
In this episode we cover the basics of grading, and not just the grades we got in high school, but also the grading system for cards.
Is there trouble in the Collecting Cardboard universe? Nah, it's cool to have a little disagreement every now and then. In this episode we focus on the recent sale of a Jasson Dominguez card, buying and selling 101, and much more. As always, check us out on twitter at DI_Collecting and feel free to ask us some questions, we'd love to hear from you.
In this episode we talk about the 1971 Topps Baseball set, good karma, and some hobby news as well as a few other items.
