Craig & Carmine give specific examples of scenarios in which they've dug themselves out of their sports cards losing value. Of course, no one wants to lose money so these two explain ways they've tried their best to avoid doing that after their cards aren't selling for as much as they once were. Craig's Instagram: @newyorkcitysportscards Carmine's Instagram: @CarminesCards YouTube: Crosstown Cardboard
Craig and Carmine talk with Ryan @phillycards25 about how he started his sports card career and what he thinks about having his full-time job revolve around sports cards at 24 years old. Ryan also explains his big hobby break, the ways he evaluates buying cards at a good price, and how the Philly card scene is different from the New York card scene. Ryan's Instagram: @phillycards25 Craig's Instagram: @newyorkcitysportscards Carmine's Instagram: @CarminesCards YouTube: Crosstown Cardboard...
Craig & Carmine talk about how they scratch their itch to flip sports cards while still collecting what they enjoy. Craig explains why he just regained the itch to flip even more, and Carmine explains why he doesn't quite feel that same urge as strongly at the moment. Craig's Instagram: @newyorkcitysportscards Carmine's Instagram: @CarminesCards YouTube: Crosstown Cardboard
Carmine explains his 4-day extravaganza experience at the Burbank Card Show this past weekend in Southern California. Craig asks great follow-up questions as Carmine goes through the decisions to move his Tiger Woods grails, add Larry Bird grails and pick up some other unique cards of all-time greats. They also talk about the vibe, schedule and success of the show and trade nights. Craig's Instagram: @newyorkcitysportscards Carmine's Instagram: @CarminesCards YouTube: Crosstown Cardboard...
Craig and Carmine talk with their cousins Tony and Oz from Cousins Collectibles Podcast about the ways they've seen the sports card collecting hobby bring their families and each other together. The cousins explain their time together from childhood, to their first sports card venture with a 1986 Fleer Jordan rookie, to their experiences growing closer with their wives and kids through the hobby. Craig's Instagram: @newyorkcitysportscards Carmine's Instagram: @CarminesCards YouTube: Crosstown Ca...
Craig and Carmine talk about recent examples of how their patience has paid off with sports card deals. The two explain the ways they've worked on being patient when it's easier said than done through experiences of buys, sells and trades. As usual, they go off on a little tangent for a few genuine and positive hobby stories. Craig's Instagram: @newyorkcitysportscards Carmine's Instagram: @CarminesCards YouTube: Crosstown Cardboard...
Craig & Carmine talk about their mentalities behind recent cash purchases for cards, and how they decided pulling the trigger was worth it. Craig explains why he bought a 4-figure Cassius Clay rookie and Carmine explains why he bought a 4-figure Larry Bird 1/1. Craig's Instagram: @newyorkcitysportscards Carmine's Instagram: @CarminesCards YouTube: Crosstown Cardboard
Craig, Carmine and their 2nd guest Samuel Evans AKA @thesprtzcardcoltr talk about the value of making people of all different races and backgrounds feel included, respected and valued through the sports card hobby. Sam explains a few of the ways he's learned, through his time teaching and collecting, we can break down the biggest barriers that can leave people of color and women collectors behind. Craig's Instagram: @newyorkcitysportscards Carmine's Instagram: @CarminesCards Sam's Instagram: @th...
Craig & Carmine explain ways they've learned to act right and not act right while buying/selling/trading sports cards on Facebook and Instagram. They talk about great interactions they recently had with international card collectors to get big PC cards, how to rest easy about a deal, and times they've been scammed or almost scammed in the past. Finally, they predict which cards will get the biggest price bump from round 1 of the NFL playoffs. Craig's Instagram: @newyorkcitysportscards Carmin...
Craig & Carmine explain specific examples and stories of how they've made and strengthened personal connections through sports cards. They explain their perspective on how they've "put themselves out there" to make those moments and friendships possible. As usual, this episode incudes a bunch of shoutouts to their hobby friends. It also includes one not-so-nice shoutout to Knicks legend John Starks. Craig's Instagram: @newyorkcitysportscards Carmine's Instagram: @CarminesCards YouTube: Cross...
For the first half hour, Craig & Carmine talk about their best sport card experiences from this year and what they learned from them. For the rest of this week's episode, they explain the ways they're changing or not changing their collecting style for 2023 and how their recent pickups reflect those thoughts. Craig's Instagram: @newyorkcitysportscards Carmine's Instagram: @CarminesCards YouTube: Crosstown Cardboard...
Craig & Carmine exchange gifts of cards for the holiday season with no idea what they're getting from their fellow co-host. Craig scores big on an Mbappe deal with impeccable World Cup timing, and the two talk about successful and unsuccessful times they gave cards as presents. Craig's Instagram: @newyorkcitysportscards Carmine's Instagram: @CarminesCards YouTube: Crosstown Cardboard
@SportsCardTherapist Rob Girard is the perfect first guest on Craig & Carmine's podcast! The three Wolfpack buddies talk about balancing their time between sports cards and other aspects of life, what they're buying right now and why, and the undercover aspects of the hobby they enjoy. Craig's Instagram: @newyorkcitysportscards Carmine's Instagram: @CarminesCards Rob's Instagram: @SportsCardTherapist YouTube: Crosstown Cardboard...
Craig & Carmine talk about when it's the right time to move on from a card and move on from a potential deal. Carmine explains how and why he moved on to get a big Giannis auto, 1/1 Drew Brees auto, Bird, Magic and Barry Sanders autos in 2 different trades. Craig explains his reasoning behind selling a USA soccer card and not picking up another one. Craig's Instagram: @newyorkcitysportscards Carmine's Instagram: @CarminesCards YouTube: Crosstown Cardboard...
Craig & Carmine talk about what's helped them remain secure in their collecting strategies and their collections during an uncertain time in the card market. Craig celebrates the USMNT advancing to the knockout stage of the World Cup with another great card pickup, and Carmine explains why he started a JJ Redick PC and got a fun, unique Lob City lot all the way from Estonia. Craig's Instagram: @newyorkcitysportscards Carmine's Instagram: @CarminesCards YouTube: Crosstown Cardboard...
For the week of Thanksgiving, Craig & Carmine explain four of the many things they're thankful for in the sports card hobby. They also have new pickups related to the World Cup and the Knicks and talk on what they learned about the current card market from their recent sales on WhatNot, Facebook and Instagram. Craig's Instagram: @newyorkcitysportscards Carmine's Instagram: @CarminesCards YouTube: Crosstown Cardboard...
Carmine explains what he thought about this past weekend's San Francisco card show where he set up as a dealer at his biggest show yet. Craig tells us whose cards to look out for on the U.S. men's soccer team and the special event he has planned at his school for game 1 of the World Cup. Both our guys say why, in this current unpredictable card market, it's a great time to get back to our roots of the hobby and the love of collecting. Craig's Instagram: @newyorkcitysportscards Carmine's Instagra...
Craig & Carmine talk about where to start when buying soccer cards, especially ahead of this month's World Cup. Using his expertise as a D3 soccer player turned soccer coach, Craig breaks down his favorite soccer set and compares the top soccer players to similar-style basketball players. Carmine chimes in with a plethora of new pickups, a 2-for-1 prospecting trade, and expectations for his upcoming show in San Francisco. Craig's Instagram: @newyorkcitysportscards Carmine's Instagram: @Carmi...
Craig & Carmine explain their thoughts on how to act right as a card show dealer. Craig wears a Halloween gift from childhood friend and NBA veteran Tobias Harris, which you can check out in all its glory on the Crosstown Cardboard YouTube channel. C & C talk about providing a welcoming atmosphere for people approaching their table, their logic behind pricing their cards, sitting versus standing, and the importance of giving back to kids in the hobby. Craig's Instagram: @newyorkcitysport...
Craig & Carmine explain the top 4 qualities they enjoy in a card. Price and condition of the card are a given, but what are the factors that truly connect you and attract you to a piece of cardboard? These two former D-3 athletes present their Mount Rushmore! Craig's Instagram: @newyorkcitysportscards Carmine's Instagram: @CarminesCards YouTube: Crosstown Cardboard
Craig & Carmine explain the art and science of trading sports cards. They talk about specific trades they've done including how Carmine recently leveled up into his first Michael Jordan auto and how Craig moved a Giannis 1/1 for three liquid cards ending in a fun time and a profit. Plus, they answer some viewer questions and talk about navigating an uncertain card market by leaning more into cards they like. Watch on Crosstown Cardboard's YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=-7xWhu_OmP0 ...
Craig & Carmine explain who they are, why they're starting a sports card podcast, and why you might enjoy listening. They talk about their cardboard connection from their first and only deal almost a year ago to becoming friends and now starting a podcast. Plus, deals from their recent shows in Portland and NYC, some of their best recent pickups, and what to expect in the coming weeks from the show.
