Season 3 Episode 10: Bye Bye Brooklyn
The guys discuss negotiating, old timey relic cards, recent sales and purchases all in one episode.

The guys discuss negotiating, old timey relic cards, recent sales and purchases all in one episode.
Can Rob overcome a slow start? Is Topps Chrome Black worth the price? New releases and more on this episode of Collecting Cardboard.
Eric and Rob discuss how they try and price their cards while also talking about if there is to much on the market right now. Also, Rob participated in a break that wasn't so much fun.
Eric and Rob do their own card sweet 16 rookie card bracket, and it wasn't easy to pick. Who came out on top? You'll have to listen to find that out, or check our twitter page later. The guys also talk about some recent nice things they have seen in the hobby. And yes, we do talk about the Shohei Ohtani news as well.
Some of Eric's non-crazy ideas drive this show including DIY display ideas, niche's you'd like to explore and card materials.
The guys discuss what Collectors Universe's purchase of SGC could mean for the hobby, because no one really knows for sure yet, plus, if you could buy any rookie card from the 1950's what would it be. Do you know who "Moe" Berg is? If you don't now, you will know after this episode, well, a little bit anyways.
Eric actually made a trade and I bet whatever is in our closets is not as cool as what a woman brought to the antiques roadshow. Plus the guys talk about another over priced product.
We discuss artificial intelligence in the hobby, what it's currently used for, and possibly where it's going. Also, HOF baseball and the Superbowl.
Rob had to pay for plumbing so no card show this weekend. Eric and Rob are sending some cards out. Thoughts on Topps 2024 Series one and restoration vs. alteration.
Have card designs gone stale? Pacific's designs in 1998 certainly weren't so don't worry and be happy while taking a few minutes to relax and listen about some cool cards.
A look back at our year in the hobby and what we think about the year to come. Was Eric actually more positive than Rob on the outlook? In all seriousness, thank you everyone for the support this year. We truly appreciate all of you. We wish you a safe and happy holiday season, whatever you may celebrate, and hope you have some cards in your stockings this year.
A light hearted episode for sure, except that Eric hates Boston, but he's a Yankees fan so can you really hold it against him?
Is Rob really that confused or just trying to help out? Eric doesn't really like to trade but still helps Rob understand Pokemon a bit better.
Rob breaks out some numbers about the current state of the hobby plus some talk about HGA, having fun, and more numbers, as in numbered cards.
Do you have any sports superstitions? Let the guys know, we'd love to hear them. Some new releases out recently and some to come. Is Topps Tier One a buy? What's a grail card to you?
Sadly neither Rob or Eric ended up winning the Powerball, but you can listen in to what they would have done with some of that cash had they won right here. Topps has made some boo-boo's lately and Rob is turning another year older.
Be sure to listen to this one folks, who knows what you will here. Also, Rob looses his train of thought, but eventually gets it back. The guys talk NFL hall of fame class candidates and a listener reaches out for some advice.
Eric and Rob talk numbered cards. Eric's card Christmas is coming up, and for those of you wondering what that is, you'll just have to listen. Plus a few odds and ends as well.
Show recap. The guys talk Topps Cosmic and Pristine. Rob got lucky but Panini sure didn't and don't worry about Shohei Ohtani, he will be just fine.
What ya gonna do when guys/girls in your collection mess up? Keep em or Dump em? Rob messed up big time and how you can avoid doing the same. Shout Out to the Little League World Series and Bowman Chrome pre-order is out. Also, the guys are setting up at a show together.
Yeah, we know Un-Sellables isn't really a word, but it works if you get the movie reference. Also, the one card to rule them all, Cosmic Chrome, a 1954 Topps box and Fanatics is getting sued, by Panini....
Rob's dad was being stubborn but how does that relate to cards? Well you'll just have to listen to find out. Quick take on Topps Now and Hot boxes plus much more.
We talk about HOF Rookie Cards from the 1980's and more including are breakers getting juiced boxes and will Elly De La Cruz have a RC this year?
Breaks are possibly getting reined in by Topps and Fanatics. What could that. mean for some dealers and breakers. Rob sold his 71 set and doesn't know what's next. Shohei is showing up this year in a big way, how high can his cards go?
Come celebrate big news for the guys at Collecting Cardboard. An age limit for buying cards? What's that crazy talk? Rob's SGC order and PSA is running a new special.
We've been doing this for over a year now. Wait, what? We forgot to celebrate our one year anniversary. Rob's ready to move on from 1971 and new products are out.
They guys talk Pele, Bowman Inception University, and what they've been up to lately in the hobby. Plus, Eric tees one up for Rob.
Rob has never had a Tasty Cake prior to this episode in which he devoured several different varieties thanks to Eric. And yes, this is card related, sort of. Some players off to hot starts, but Rob bought one anyway. Ever regret getting rid of a card? Editors Note: This was recorded on Tuesday before Eric had received and opened his 2023 Bowman, but let's just say he did alright with it. We will talk about that more on the next episode.
Rob's back from vacation, Eric's buying Bowman and a cool feature on MLB The Show 2023.
Sorry about the delay on this but Rob was on vacation and forgot to post it prior to heading to Disney with the family. Baseball Classic is Awesome! Eric is buying Pokemon. ESPN Top 100 Players List.