Because I'm Carlos

*Originally Aired Apr 29, 2025*After a random discussion on NIL and the Shadeur Sanders NFL Draft freefall, Carlos discusses some 2025 Toronto Spring Expo stories with a few commonly discussed themes. Thanks to @AMGCollectibles for supporting the podcast and channel. Here are some of their socials to see more of what's coming up for them:Check out AMG's website:https://amgcollectibles.caInstagram:...

A fortunate turn of events led to 2 copies of one of Carlos' long-term saved searches hitting a week apart. This leads to a discussion of the strategy of listing tougher cards without recent comps and how that can negatively impact it if they sell too close to each other. (42:37)From there, a 1966-67 Topps Bobby Orr Test issue shifts into a discussion on some recent comments from Jackson Merrill r...

The Ovechkin Goal record discussion leads to the whole episode being dedicated to "the hockeys." We discuss the record breaking goal, some other notable Ovechkin records broken, and interesting tidbits before doing some player comparisons and touching on the card angle, including a brief talk on the upcoming 2024-25 SPx series. You're welcome Eric. #neveragain 2024-25 SPx set checklist and breakdo...

This week, the guys go through some new silly card of the week candidates (6:03) and talk about some new pickups (20:19), including one that leads into a conversation on how far things have gone when a case hit can't even really offset the price of a box. (46:12)Then a video from earlier in the day inspires Carlos for a conversation on YouTube content evolution, types of videos that seem to work,...

This week brings another set of topics including Repacks (37:40), Beckett..... being Beckett (14:33), and the push and pull of eye appeal versus comps, especially in vintage (1:03:14).Lastly, they touch on some comments from last week's episode (1:42:22).Old Live Stream with Brian Gray referenced:https://youtube.com/live/Cz9L3TOsMnM?feature=shareRecent video on "Terapeak" for looking up comps:http...

Mix of topics this week as Eric returns from getting his Red Sox tickets. Carlos' consolidation project continues, a new Cheeto shows up in a Goldin auction as part of the silly card of the week (11:34), Beckett does it again (18:42). From there, the guys discuss Terapeak, eBay comps, and why it's not "discussed enough." (44:38)Lastly, a discussion on the recently released 2023-24 UD EX-2000 set,...

Eric is stuck waiting in line for Boston Red Sox tickets for the 1987 season since Day Light Savings confused him (plus he's had a LOT of concussions), so Brandon and Carlos convene on this podcast episode. Topics include the silly card of the week (6:22), Carlos explaining his mounting frustrations with ePack and the distribution of cards (13:56), a discussion on consolidation based on Carlos' re...

*Aired Originally on March 4, 2025*Another mix of topics this week as the guys look at patch swapping for some "Not from any specific event, player or game" cards (20:48), the $87k "Cheetozard" sale from Goldin (31:47), discuss a $650k IG deal gone wrong (55:22), give a WhatNot update (39:27), and then conclude with a discussion on the role of nostalgia and collecting and where it can go wrong (1:...

*Originally aired on February 25, 2025* On this weeks episode the guys have the silly card of the week segment where Eric apparently can't figure out the size of a UFC fighters head and we're introduced to the new Pokemon adjacent grail: Cheetozard! From there Carlos and the guys discuss some new projects they are going to be working on and some "interesting" pulls from the Topps Hobby Rip Parties...

*Originally February 18, 2025*Mix of topics as usual as the guys have the silly card of the week segment off the top, followed by feedback follow-up on a recent conversation Carlos had on the channel (11:44). This leads to a discussion on the vintage vs modern recent debate, collecting what you want, finding that lane, and embracing it, with a stopover on the current state of gambling and what peo...

This week includes a mix of topics, but the main topics are recapping the Super Bowl with some thoughts, a #GoatOfGoats sighting, and then the discussion shifts from the silly card of the week (40:47) into a talk on why Pokemon has risen with the changing hobby landscape (57:05).Lastly, the guys discuss the controversial changes to PSA's grading standard and some comparisons to the current grading...

This week includes another mix of topics as the guys make their Super Bowl picks, give uninformed thoughts on the Luka Doncic trade (6:57), and give their silly card of the week (34:33). Then a more serious discussion on an update from WhatNot to the Backyard Breaks controversy from this past week. (41:36) From there the guys discuss the YouTube Sports Card Hall of Fame as the results were publish...

A mix of topics this week as the guys have a "relaxed" discussion on the Conference Champions in the NFL. They then discuss a new hobby documentary that will drop in February (1:04:48) and the silly card of the week leads (24:22) into a rundown on an upcoming UD Engrained Icons set (36:53). The guys speculate on what audience this set is meant to appeal to, as the configuration confuses them. Last...

This week is quite the mix of items. The guys have the latest silly card of the week, discuss the YouTube Sports Card Hall of Fame (it turns out Eric makes a good case for being HOF adjacent) (11:06), then discuss some of the Weekend NFL playoff games, and Brandon has a requiem for his Ravens loss. (28:48) The last section debates whether expectations will benefit or harm some QB card prices in th...

This week the guys talk about some of the takeaways from the first weekend of the NFL playoffs, the silly card of the week, and then start a discussion on whether the manufacturers have given up on quality control given the consistent issues. Thanks to @AMGCollectibles for supporting the podcast and channel. Here are some of their socials to see more of what's coming up for them: Check out AMG's w...

The firing of Jerod Mayo ends the era of "Mayo Monday" for now. The guys discuss the silly card of the week (15:02), and PSA's expansion of its Canadian, Japanese, and European footprint (28:48). Lastly, they review the recent "new" controversy on the old Player Worn vs Game Used debate as folks have started opening jersey/patch cards to determine if the label matches the name on the card. (50:33)...

Editing? Who does that when a live will suffice? Last podcast of 2024. Thanks to @AMGCollectibles for supporting the podcast and channel. Here are some of their socials to see more of what's coming up for them: Check out AMG's website: https://amgcollectibles.ca Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/amgsportscards/ YouTube channel: https://www.youtube.com/@AMGCollectibles The Wrestling Card YouTube...

Back to a regular episode, the guys go over their silly cards of the week, Barry Bonds starts to sign for baseball cards again, and then Carlos has some good fortune in eBay land that leads to a discussion of whether the ecosystem of releases, boxes, and cards is broken, using UD as their first example. Sports Collectors Daily article on Bonds autos returning to Topps: https://www.sportscollectors...

In a live podcast episode, the guys discuss the Jets being the Jets, the end of the Canada Post strike, and Carlos finally won something on Fanatics Collect. Then they discuss as Eric opens an elaborate Christmas card package from @unclevinnycb4946 (27:56) Video from Victor, The Rookie Card Specialist mentioned: https://youtu.be/L7OPrQPruxQ?si=szFdcZAx_8d7rPT7 Thanks to @AMGCollectibles for suppor...

The first part of this week's episode discusses Juan Soto signing a record deal with the New York Mets. Thoughts on the signing and potential impact on the cards now that he has left the Yankees. From there the discussion shifts to a continuation of a discussion Carlos had on b1gScott35's channel discussing why vintage football doesn't get as much love as vintage baseball. (1:01:41) The discussion...

This week's pod has Carlos relishing in the destruction of the Jets season at the hands of Aaron Rodgers, the silly card of the week (28:28) and then in the main topic, the guys discuss an offshoot of the discussion on what we would do if we sold off 95% of our PC (37:44). Would we rebuild? What would that look like? Video from this weekend that this was pulled from: https://youtu.be/29QzmJAqTPM T...

This week's pod has the guys having a random discussion on Canada Post and the current postal strike, Carlos' completion of the 2018 Topps Chrome UFC autograph set, and then they talk about Platinum Breaks getting sued by Blowout cards for approximately $1 million for product that was not paid for. Paul Lesko BlueSky thread on the case: https://bsky.app/profile/paullesko.bsky.social/post/3lbflloer...

After 1000 videos on the YouTube channel, Carlos reflects on some lessons learned, some trends and changes he has observed, and how he will apply that to the future of the channel (55:31). The start though begins with the usual fare in briefly discussing the Packers win over the Bears then the Toronto Argonauts winning the Grey Cup and Carlos' spotty history with the CFL. From there they touch on...

With Carlos and Eric back from the 2024 Toronto Sports Card Fall Expo, the guys discuss the show, along with some observations, stories and rundown some of their pickups. Rynot Cards channel: https://www.youtube.com/@RynotCards Latest Wrestling card break on @BICWrestling channel: https://youtu.be/Ez24h-cVnXw?si=0OhU5C4u3oEiKv_s Thanks to @AMGCollectibles for supporting the podcast and channel. He...

Different style solo-pod this week with the Toronto Fall Expo around the corner. Carlos reviews a few points from his recent conversation with Brian Gray on a live stream, then reacts to and breaks down a fun News segment from the early 90s on a Boston Card Show. Some things are quite similar in sentiment to more than 30 years later. Live Stream with Brian Gray from the YouTube Channel: https://ww...