The Shallow End

' Ten Bucks or Less ' is a 10-part limited series from The Shallow End about sports cards that hold meaning, without breaking the bank. Episode 9 of 10: "When a Card Hits Deeper" - A Conversation with Shane @shaneshobbies_collectibles The Shallow End is hosted by Dave Schwartz ⁠⁠⁠@Iowa_Dave_Sportscards⁠⁠

' Ten Bucks or Less ' is a 10-part limited series from The Shallow End about sports cards that hold meaning, without breaking the bank. Episode 8 of 10: "Even Small Cards Need Moderation" - A Conversation with David Spinrad @ratedrabbi The Shallow End is hosted by Dave Schwartz ⁠⁠@Iowa_Dave_Sportscards⁠⁠

' Ten Bucks or Less ' is a 10-part limited series from The Shallow End about sports cards that hold meaning, without breaking the bank. Episode 7 of 10: "Binder Card(inals)" - A Conversation with Greg @paper_and_chrome The Shallow End is hosted by Dave Schwartz ⁠@Iowa_Dave_Sportscards⁠⁠

' Ten Bucks or Less ' is a 10-part limited series from The Shallow End about sports cards that hold meaning, without breaking the bank. Episode 6 of 10: "Gold Medallions" - A Conversation with Ty @tpotts_pc The Shallow End is hosted by Dave Schwartz ⁠⁠@Iowa_Dave_Sportscards⁠⁠

' Ten Bucks or Less ' is a 10-part limited series from The Shallow End about sports cards that hold meaning, without breaking the bank. Episode 5 of 10: "ShaqDonalds" - A Conversation with Mark @mjs_sportscards The Shallow End is hosted by Dave Schwartz ⁠⁠@Iowa_Dave_Sportscards⁠⁠

' Ten Bucks or Less ' is a 10-part limited series from The Shallow End about sports cards that hold meaning, without breaking the bank. Episode 4 of 10: "The Card He Couldn't Pass Up" - A Conversation with Adam @raymans_relics . The Shallow End is hosted by Dave Schwartz ⁠⁠@Iowa_Dave_Sportscards⁠⁠

' Ten Bucks or Less ' is a 10-part limited series from The Shallow End about sports cards that hold meaning, without breaking the bank. Episode 3 of 10: "From Mom to Manute to Rudy" - A Conversation with Adam Gray @thereal27guy The Shallow End is hosted by Dave Schwartz ⁠⁠@Iowa_Dave_Sportscards⁠⁠

' Ten Bucks or Less ' is a 10-part limited series from The Shallow End about sports cards that hold meaning, without breaking the bank. Episode 2 of 10: "Coming Full Circle" - A Conversation with Matt @mattstraightracecards The Shallow End is hosted by Dave Schwartz ⁠@Iowa_Dave_Sportscards⁠

'Ten Bucks or Less ' is a 10-part limited series from The Shallow End about sports cards that hold meaning, without breaking the bank. Episode 1 of 10: "Monte Irvin" - A Conversation with Robert @BobHostaCollection . The Shallow End is hosted by Dave Schwartz @Iowa_Dave_Sportscards

Topps/Fanatics recently angered and saddened its customers by stripping Stadium Club down to the studs. No more Chrome. No more short prints. No more gold minted. For more than a century, the one constant in the hobby has been change. It hurts, but in the long term, it might have been the best thing ever to happen to gold minted. But the worst part? Fanatics shows once again it wants its customers...

When it comes to sports cards, I'm not much of a hot take guy. Probably because I'm almost always wrong. But, here we go! Let's bust out 10 probably almost definitely terrible hot takes. These should be taken for entertainment purposes only. The Shallow End is hosted by Dave Schwartz @Iowa_Dave_Sportscards

Sports cards are supposed to be an escape, but what if instead of an escape they're a hideout?

(Corrected version after unedited draft was uploaded) For years I denied that the changing of the calendar year mattered. But I was wrong. The transition from one year to another isn't just an opportunity to re-evaluate parts of our collections, it's a psychological moment to become better collectors. The Shallow End is hosted by Dave Schwartz ⁠@Iowa_Dave_Sportscards

In this episode we explore the collecting brain of graphic artist Matt, @MattyH_Cards on Instagram. In addition to being a huge fan of Baltimore sports and the University of Miami, Matt is a professional graphic designer who looks at the hobby just a little differently from the rest of us. This discussion is a fascinating journey into the mind of someone who thinks deeply about all things hobby de...

We are collecting in baseball cards' industrial era. Multibillion dollar companies and social media compete for our interests, improve our experiences, exploit our personalities, and bring out both our better and worse angels. In this episode, we talk through them all. OBC is hosted by Jason @Contrarian_Cards and Dave @Iowa_Dave_Sportscards

What do you do when a sports card you know belongs in slab looks better unslabbed? Is what's right for the collector the same thing as what's right for the card? The Shallow End is hosted by Dave Schwartz @Iowa_Dave_Sportscards

Let's remember, recap, and rate 2025 as the. year draws to a close. The Shallow End is hosted by Dave Schwartz @Iowa_Dave_Sportscards

There is so much noise in the hobby, so much content, so many distractions, and so many options. Ribhu ( @PerimeterCollectibles ), a dealer and collector for 25 years, is here with an important message: Think about what you like, then collect it. The Shallow End is hosted by Dave Schwartz @Iowa_Dave_Sportscards

We're still talking about Walter Benjamin's 1931 essay about collecting. In this episode, Aaron @Two2SportsCards jumps on the mic to discuss the Benjamin quote that most resonated with Aaron and his collecting: “… ownership is the most intimate relationship that one can have to objects. Not that they come alive in him; it is he who lives in them.” The Shallow End is hosted by Dave Schwartz...

The baseball card landscape has witnessed several shifts since the turn of the millennium. In this tiered ranking, we determine which years stand out, which fall back, and which years do we wish would just go away? OBC is hosted by Jason @ contrarian_cards and Dave Schwartz @Iowa_Dave_Sportscards

In 1931, German philosopher Walter Benjamin wrote an essay about collecting. Nearly a century later, that essay is as applicable today as it was then. The Shallow End is hosted by Dave Schwartz @Iowa_Dave_Sportscards (IG)

In all walks of life, we have a habit of talking about a problem once and moving to the next thing. Last summer, gambling and addiction in the sports card hobby had a moment. It seemed everyone was talking about it. Then, we moved on to the next big thing, whether it was The National or the latest scandal. In this episode, Alyx of CollectorsMD returns to update us on his organization's mission...

Pat ( @Insta_account_haver ) returns to The Shallow End to discuss his experiences setting up for the first time at a card show—and with only 24 hours notice to get ready. What Pat found at the show, besides the cards, made it all worth it. The Shallow End is hosted by Dave Schwartz @Iowa_Dave_Sportscards

Just because you're a fan of a team, or a player, or even a comic book, it doesn't mean you have to collect their sports cards. In this episode, Aaron ( @collect_like_a_champion ) shares his story of how his collecting journey became more rewarding once he stopped trying to collect so much and focused on what was most important. The Shallow End is hosted by Dave Schwartz @Iowa_Dave_Sportsc...

Sometimes we have moments that put life into perspective. What is important? What matters? When that happens, it's also a chance to re-evaluate how we feel about our sports cards. The Shallow End is hosted by Dave Schwartz @Iowa_Dave_Sportscards