There are many ways to navigate in the hobby and while we can't all 10x the hobby - we can all help the hobby we love in our own ways. For me- that is bringing back the "Come Up With Cage" and having conversations with folks trying to make the hobby better as well. I hope you enjoy.
What can we do when the products aren't just bad- they are missing hits? And the hits they do have- you simply don't want! And they are damaged!Cage also talks about some recent hobby content that he has enjoyed.
Lessons learned over time- and I get to tell you about them. Whether you want to listen or not is up to you! My DMs have been crazy with folks calling me names and attacking me for posting about the young QBs- but the stats are on my side! Enjoy
Prospecting on Young QBs is not my cup of tea... but if its for you then go ahead and do your thing. I am here to remind you of the many, many, many times it hasn't worked out in the past. So here's to you Josh Rosen investor! Enjoy!
We are talking about content...and we are talking about scams... but do the cards even matter anymore? and what can the hobby survive if they don't? Finally- what can we do to about it?
Its more than a store- its an event! They have a basketball court... in the store!! and Tai wants you to know about the bathrooms!! From trade nights to rip events - and that is just this month. The LCS is first stop for new entrants into the hobby- so check out what BullPen La is doing to make new hobby participants want to stay.
Hobby your own way- put blinders on and don't worry about what anyone else is doing!.
Cage is shaken to his core! But these questions need answers
Fantasy drafts can teach us lessons about the hobby. What is shiny and new is not a bargain if you over pay to get it. And the current state of the hobby has folks contemplating selling out and leaving. In some cases- I think that might be the right move- and in others, maybe some time off will be enough.
Sure- The news this week was fake jerseys and fraud. The content was about influencers descending on the Burbank show and trying to make deals and content. But - if you can find a way to see through all that- and remember what it was that you found fun about this hobby- you will be here when the dust settles. Find a way to have fun with cards again.
What the heck is Macot? and what does it have to do with cards? Is this just another one of them multi listing services that everyone else is also starting or is this something different? Ezra Levine of Mascot is here to answer exactly that.
A PSA return has you questioning everything.. and then you see a PSA 5 become a Beckett 10. So you switch the page and some dude is cleaning a PSA 4 Jordan Rookie and turning it into a 7... What is going on!!???
Who wins? Not you.
The most polarizing figure in the hobby- but why? We ask him just that and more. Love him or hate him- we have Geoff Wilson for our 20th National Treasures Episode! Enjoy!
He is everywhere- and yet we can't get enough of him. A true professional but still a true collector. Not many folks have the combination of collector passion and business acumen that Jeremy Lee has and it is all on display in this episode of National Treasures. Enjoy!
So - you want to throw an event in the hobby and you didn't involve Dave Marino? As Pretty Woman would say- "Big Mistake.... Huge Mistake." We have the Hobby's Social Chair with us today to discuss everything from his new hobby business ventures to why it is that everyone chose to give him flowers!! Dave Marino is a True Hobby National Treasure.
Wax Crackers? Thats him. Bagels and Cards? Him too. How as the National and what doe she think about the future of breaking? Find out as we chat with the Bagel Master!
The National Treasures Series continues with our 15th guest- CardBoard Chronicles- Josh from CardLadder. Josh was not able to attend the National so we got to chat about how National content is consumed by folks who cant attend in person. We also talked about the state of the hobby and optimism going forward.
The National was busy with collectors and businesses alike. Josh from PC Sportscards joins us to talk about his experience at the National and what he took from the show.
Lets see if Manny can make it through this episode without getting up to take a bathroom break... We hear that story from the National and so much more from Courtney and Manny (2/3 of the 2 Thicc/Reckless crew).
He has been to the National as a collector. He has been to the National as content creator. This year- he was there representing his own hobby business and he had a ton of fun. Enjoy a true National Treasure: Shaiwayvlogs!
Always smiling- and always working...but somehow finding a way to add sick Basketball cards to the PC. Its Jon the Basketball Card Guy to talk about his experience at the National. He was the man behind the scenes for several businesses- walked the show- pulled off a flawless trade night and still found time for his kids! What can't this guy do?
Its our 10th Episode of The National Treasures 2023 Series and we get to chat with Cardladder's ChrisHoj and KristinasPC about their experiences at the National. I find a way to upset Kristina as usual- and this one is full of great insight from some of my (and your) favorite people in the Hobby!Enjoy!
Who is Denny?? This guy seemed to come out of nowhere at the National- and was an instant hit. But he has been here for a while. Get to know Denny- and hear why I had to include him in the "National Treasures" Series. Enjoy!
You can't have a National without Nat... From 10,000 cards graded to individual attention for collectors - to making sure to pick things up for his own PC- Nat had an eventful National and he is here to talk about it.
Breaker? Check. Influencer? Check. Derek Jeter's new best friend? maybe... We discuss that and so much more in this episode of National Treasures with Jess from Bleecker Trading. Breaker? Check. Influencer? Check. Derek Jeter's new best friend? maybe... We discuss that and so much more in this episode of National Treasures with Jess from Bleecker Trading.
The National Treasures Series Continues with Robert Edward Auction's Brian Dwyer. We discuss what a Successful National meant to REA- and some of the amazing items they have for sale. Brian has seen the National many times over so he has great insight on how it has changed over the years. Enjoy!
Nobody knows shows like BlackJadedWolf and we are talking about her experience at THE show- The National. How did she prep? What did she see? what deals did she make? What was good and what was bad. We have it all!
Derek Jeter at the National? Yup- and its all because of Arena Club. We sit down with Jesse Glass, the Co-Founder, CFO and COO to discuss his hands on experience at the National. Enjoy!
In our 3rd installment of the National Treasures Series- We have Jake Roy (90's B-Ball Cards) to talk about his strategies for targeting cards at the National and how to avoid being overwhelmed by the volume of dealers. I learned a lot in this one and I hope you do too!
