Global Card Collectors

Is the sports card market heading for a crash, or are we witnessing a new era for collectors? Jeremy from Totally Football Cards is back on Global Card Collectors for a wide-ranging discussion about the biggest sales, strangest trends and fundamental differences between soccer and American sports card collecting. We kick things off with a jaw-dropping comparison: a Mickey Mouse card selling for $9...

In this episode of Global Card Collectors, Will sits down with Kieran aka ShinyKiwiTCG to discuss why Pokémon's 30th anniversary has felt different, and how The Pokémon Company may have changed the game for collectors. With beautiful artwork, exciting pull rates, and cards that feel genuinely achievable to chase, the anniversary release has brought something special back to the hobby: the joy...

In this episode of Global Card Collectors, Will and John debate the state of the hobby, comparing today's booming collecting ecosystem with the creativity and iconic designs of the late 1990s and early 2000s. From the accessibility of modern collecting and the influence of social media to concerns about repetitive designs and market hype, we ask what makes this era special — and whether it can...

What happens when a lifelong collector turns his hobby into a business and then moves to Turkey? In this episode of Global Card Collectors, we sit down with Jake, a collector and card dealer we first met at Collectors Fest in Istanbul. Jake takes us through his collecting journey, from destroying a box of 1989 Bowman as a kid and owning a beat-up Ken Griffey Jr. rookie, to rediscovering the hobby...

In this week's episode Justin sits down with PJ, long-time collector and communications director for one of the hobby's biggest auction houses: REA (Robert Edwards Auctions). PJ not only discusses his collecting roots, but also how working for REA has influenced his personal collecting. Justin and PJ conclude the episode by discussing what new and future trends are on the rise in the hobby...

John (@istanbulcards) and Nathanael catch up on what they’ve been doing in the hobby lately, from set chasing to the surprisingly satisfying world of de-slabbing cards. Then they turn to Luka Dončić and one of the great modern rookie-card classes. With so many releases, parallels, and designs from Luka’s 2018-19 rookie season, which cards actually look the best? John and Nathanael run through some...

Is the sports card market starting to look a little too familiar? In this episode, we take a closer look at some of the warning signs we’re seeing in the hobby right now. From the return of extreme confidence and “cash is dead” mentality, to cards suddenly moving at prices that don’t seem to make much sense. We also talk about the last major sports card market downturn, what it felt like when card...

Global Card Collectors is back and after stepping away from the hobby for a while, John and Will have plenty to talk about. Will has just returned from New Zealand, where he attended the Auckland Card Show and experienced what he calls the best card show he's ever been to. From meeting old collecting friends and interviewing bare-knuckle boxer Haze “The Huntsman” Hepi, to watching a kid pull a...

Is the sports card hobby becoming more about money than collecting? In this episode of Global Card Collectors, Will sits down with Jeremy from Totally Football Cards for a wide-ranging conversation about the state of the hobby and where it might be heading. We talk about the explosive growth of the modern card market, rising pack prices, breaks, collector fatigue, the growing focus on card values,...

A simple trade offer turned into a masterclass in card collecting. In this episode of Global Card Collectors, Justin is joined by passionate collectors Sam and Logan to dissect one of the most fascinating trade proposals you'll see: a 2018 Bowman Sky Blue /499 Shohei Ohtani in exchange for a 2003 Finest LeBron James rookie card. Would you make the trade? Rather than relying on gut instinct, Sam an...

In this episode John is joined by two of the hobby's most respected baseball collectors: Ryan (@rookiemoonshots), whose Barry Bonds collection has become one of the most admired on Instagram, and Dave (@iowa_dave_sportscards) a familiar voice in the hobby podcasting world, beloved through his podcast The Shallow End and one of the sharpest minds when it comes to the baseball card market. The conve...

In this episode Will and John are joined once again by fan-favourite guest Jon @eurofractor for an episode packed with incredible pickups, NBA draft talk, and the stories that make collecting so rewarding. We open the show by discussing two of Spain's most exciting young NBA prospects. Jon gives his thoughts on what the future could hold for Hugo González following Boston's offseason moves...

In this episode Will sits down with All Black #1085 Scott Waldrom for a fascinating conversation that goes far beyond rugby. Scott reflects on his professional rugby career, including memories from the infamous Munster clash that remains one of the most talked-about matches of his playing days. He shares stories from life at the elite level, what it meant to wear the black jersey, playing alongsid...

The NZ Card Collectors Show is back and bigger than ever. In this episode, Will sits down with one of the show's organizers Keiran to discuss what makes this year's NZ Card Collectors Show one of the most anticipated events on the New Zealand collecting calendar. Run by the NZ Cartophilic Society as a not-for-profit event, the show brings together collectors, dealers, and enthusiasts from...

In this episode, Will sits down with Matt from @mattscardshop for a wide-ranging conversation covering sports cards, content creation, basketball, and the Australian hobby scene. Matt shares his journey from passionate collector to online card seller, show vendor, and one of the most recognizable card content creators in the hobby. We discuss the realities of building a brand in the card space, cr...

In this episode, Will (@kartadami), John (@istanbulcards), and Ryan (@rookiemoonshots) get together for another hobby roundtable to discuss recent pickups, collecting philosophies, and one of the biggest questions facing the modern card market. We kick things off by sharing our latest additions. Will shows off a 2026 Donruss FIFA World Cup Costco Promo Box featuring a guaranteed Jumbo Kaboom, whil...

What happens when two card collectors from opposite sides of the world discover they share the same roots? In this episode, Will sits down with Berk, better known as  @berktheripper  , one of the emerging voices in Turkey's sports card community. What started as following his Turkish-language card education videos on Instagram quickly turned into a fascinating conversation about collecting, cu...

This week, Will sits down with longtime collector and hobby deep-diver Shannan for a conversation that starts with some classic New Zealand card nostalgia and evolves into a look at a platform that could genuinely change the way collectors connect. Will shares some awesome NZ basketball pickups featuring legends like Kirk Penney and Steven Adams, plus a stack of quirky early 90s World Wrestling Fe...

In this episode we sat down with Ryan @rookiemoonshots fresh off meeting at the Istanbul Card Show for one of our most fascinating conversations yet. We dive into Ryan’s first impressions of the Turkish card market, what makes collecting here unique, and why he believes there are still massive opportunities hiding in overlooked corners of the hobby. Things get wild when a guest pulls out a Reggie...

John’s Substack: https://substack.com/@energystraits?r=xah83&utm_medium=ios&utm_source=stories&shareImageVariant=lightThis week’s episode dives into something every collector eventually faces: Why am I doing this, and is it still making me happy? Justin opens up about reevaluating his collecting goals and stepping outside the expectations that can quietly build up in the hobby. Instead...

Will and John are back for a laid-back but insight-filled catch-up episode that hits on everything happening in their collecting worlds right now. They kick things off with recent pickups and some honest frustrations-diving into the current state of COMC and what’s really going on with AI-driven decisions at Fanatics Collectibles. From confusing systems to shifting hobby dynamics, nothing is off t...

In this episode Justin returns to chat with Bernard, a Canadian collector with a passion for hockey and boxing! Bernard starts by discussing how his son's love of Pokemon cards brought him back into the hobby, and continues by discussing and showing off his amazing collection of Steve Yzerman hockey cards! Finally, Bernard and Justin discuss their shared passion for boxing and boxing cards. Be...

In this episode, Will and John jump online for a long-overdue catch-up after some time away from recording together. The two reconnect and dive straight into recent pickups, with both showcasing standout Matas Buzelis cards that have them especially excited. The conversation then shifts across the pond as Will shares insights into the card collecting scene in England, including a recap of the Birm...

James  @MadCityCollector  recently launched his podcast, The Soccer Card Collective, a phenomenal survey of the soccer card world and a deep dive into what it means to be an “omniscient collector,” borrowing the phrase from Chris Hoj. In this episode, he and John @istanbulcards discuss 2017 Topps Chrome and 2018 Prizm Landmarks, two iconic sets from what many consider the golden era of global socc...

In this episode, Will sits down with Global Card Collectors regular guest and Pokémon market expert Kieran @shinykiwitcg to break down everything happening in the Pokémon TCG world right now. They cover:• What they’ve both been up to recently• New personal purchases and sales• The current state of the Pokémon market — which continues to surge• Upcoming sets including Ascended Heroes, Perfect Order...