Because I'm Carlos

Solo-pod as Carlos talks about the Dallas Stars advancing to the Western Conference Finals, what that got him looking at for his PC, and some quick hits on some recent hobby topics. 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.ins...

With Rattle Pokemon doing a video on TAG following a former CGC 7.5 Pokemon card that became a TAG 10, we discuss some new thoughts on where things sit with TAG at this point in time and on how this scenario played out. Then Carlos outlines some thoughts following the acquisition of a long-time sought-after grail for his PC. Lastly, the guys have fun looking at 2024-25 UD Series 1 WAY in advance a...

With Boston and Dallas advancing, the guys discuss their team's respective Game 7s. After the contractually mandated "hockeys," they discuss the 2024 Topps Chrome Wemby card and specifically talk about where they stand on the unlicensed cards. Sports Collectors Digest article on Topps Football Cards: https://sportscollectorsdigest.com/cards/butch-jacobs-and-his-work-on-topps-football-cards @true_r...

Back to a regular episode as the guys have a post-2024 Toronto Spring Expo discussion. Carlos fills them in on what he saw, some stories and observations from the show, and some general takeaways. 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:...

Solo Pod follow-up as Carlos looked at a past Brady signing to put together some more thoughts on the "signing gone wrong" discussed in the Live Episode 71. From there a few minutes on the Expo as it approaches hours away. Cllct article on the Tom Brady signing discussed: https://www.cllct.com/sports-collectibles/memorabilia/tom-brady-autograph-signing-sparks-uproar-he-defaced-our-stuff Darren Rov...

Live podcast episode while the guys talk some Spring Expo and shameless glance over at the hockey games in progress. The conversation then moves to an in-depth talk on a Tom Brady signing gone wrong. Cllct article on the Tom Brady signing discussed: https://www.cllct.com/sports-collectibles/memorabilia/tom-brady-autograph-signing-sparks-uproar-he-defaced-our-stuff Thanks to @AMGCollectibles for su...

A discussion-heavy episode as the guys discuss the strange happenings in the 1979-80 OPC Case sale as it remains in limbo. Then, in the main segment, they revisit Kurt's card care topic after his most recent interview and the continued controversy surrounding him. Article from Sports Collectors Daily on $3.7 Million 79 OPC Case sale: https://www.sportscollectorsdaily.com/3-7-million-hockey-card-ca...

A mix of many small topics including Carlos having probably too much fun riling up some Wrasslin' fans with some Wrestlemania 40 takes, Bobbles briefly touching on the UFL before going into Beckett's latest run of announcing announcements and then announcing that they are changing nothing in their grading scale. Beckett IG announcement on the Grading Scale: https://www.instagram.com/p/C5bGHxlsX3q/...

Regular crew on this episode as we discuss this past week on the channel, including Eric's affinity for knives, some thoughts on the latest Gemrate numbers, and then a discussion on Cllct from Darren Rovell and content in general at this stage in 2024. Latest from Gemrate on IG: https://www.instagram.com/p/C5PEwp-uE45/?img_index=1 Darren Rovell's new venture: https://cllct.com/ Thanks to @AMGColle...

Bonus Solo Pod episode where Carlos goes through his various player collections, past and present, and talks through how things ended up the way they are today. Canseconet Site that still exists: http://www.canseconet.com 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: htt...

Three main topics on this episode include discussing some thoughts on the difference in price and perception between in-person autographs vs pack pulled. The discussion then shifts to JSA being acquired and put under CGC. Lastly, a discussion on dealing in collector-to-collector transactions, along with some stories and discussion on negotiating in these scenarios. The brief Conor McGregor signing...

The title pretty much sums up this episode. The guys discuss a fantasy baseball draft that is still in progress even as this description is being written. Then they discuss Carlos taking a gamble on some Mac Jones cards, the continued Bedard-mania, and some random topics. Flipping Steve video on damaged Kyler Murray SGC 9.5 card: https://youtu.be/4jrtythyjoo?si=0duPz44tPsAKfomz Thanks to @AMGColle...

In this episode, Carlos recaps his visit to the CSC card show over the weekend, where he bought some wax at half price and was able to pull a Bedard RC... just not the Young Gun everyone else is chasing. From there the discussion shifts to the aforementioned Bedard Young Gun chase from Upper Deck flagship. Lastly, the latest social media post shouting out Kurt's Card Care regarding the Wemby 1/1 h...

In this episode, we finish up our recent coverage of SGC's sale to the Collectors holding company with a discussion on the early blowback to the announcement on social media. From there we talk about the "interesting" choices made in the second series of Hobby Influencer cards in 2024 Topps Big League Baseball. Then we finish up with the 1/1 Connor Bedard Young Gun $1 Million dollar bounty and som...

In this episode we discuss the record $3.72 million 1979-80 OPC Hockey case sale from Heritage auctions. We give our thoughts on where it ended up and if we can see any upside. From there a discussion that is part of "firing your customer" and mainly talking about the place for the PSA Set Registry. Plus Bobbles gives another "Hot Take" SCI's IG post on the record case sale: https://www.instagram....

The podcast starts with a breakdown and discussion of Carlos' CardsHQ video from the weekend. We discuss some of the feedback and give some examples and context from other shops of the past and present. From there the discussion shifts for a while to vintage collecting and some of our respective journey's in collecting vintage cards and some of our past and current projects. Thanks to @AMGCollecti...

We finish off the NFL season with a discussion on the big game from Sunday, followed by a discussion of the 2023-24 OPC with some early Bedard prices. Then finish up a little random hockey talk to finish things up. Hockey cards Gong Show IG post on Bedard sale: https://www.instagram.com/p/C3LXqaQuikP/?img_index=1 Yahoo article on San Fran players not being versed on Super Bowl OT rules: https://sp...

In this episode we go back to our roots, talking some nonsense and then having a discussion on player collecting from the perspective of the death of the player completionist, some considerations for the current player collector, and justifying way too much spending on these things... 1979-80 OPC Case on Heritage mentioned: https://sports.ha.com/itm/hockey-cards/unopened-packs-display-boxes/1979-8...

In a shocking turn of events, we actually DO talk about a card topic for a change, but not before discussing the Conference Championship games from this past NFL weekend, explaining how Eric personally ruined the Detroit Lion's chances, and Bobbles talks about a grail he acquired for his PC. Video on the @bobblesandballcards channel showing off the card: https://youtu.be/biHBz7XLpSU?si=SP46gv_Vmfn...

The guys discuss this past weekend's playoff games as the 49ers, Lions, Ravens, and Chiefs advance. 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/@AMGCollectibl...

The Flacco dream is over and some more playoff football discussion in a truncated episode. Kicking it with the Cru podcast episode referenced: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/episode-60-rbi-in-la-la-land/id1654620779?i=1000641756677 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 websi...

This episode starts with a look ahead and some predictions on the Super Wild Card Weekend in the NFL, followed by a lengthy discussion on 2023 UD Flagship hockey and how some of this plays into the current state of box prices and breaking. More to come, but this is the start of the discussion. Sports Collectors Daily article on LeBron/Fanatics post: https://www.sportscollectorsdaily.com/lebron-jam...

With the new year underway, the guys discuss some updates, video games, quick NFL talk, and then some talk of the hobby in 2024. And of course, some #WackoForFlacco talk to finish things off, as one does. The SCL episode with Brian Grey referenced: https://www.youtube.com/live/yscBUDWAqr4?si=pe_nLkPL9Qi-F74d Thanks to @AMGCollectibles for supporting the podcast and channel. Here are some of their...

Carlos, Eric, and Bobbles get together to celebrate Festivus.... or something holiday-related that includes the airing of grievances... Carlos laments the questionable Packers victory, and the guys go through random nonsense and conclude with some thoughts on hobby competition and potential for the 2024 hobby landscape. The Topps SPAC merger that was referenced: https://www.cnbc.com/2021/08/20/top...

With a run of Bowman Draft Superfractors making it onto eBay, it brings back the question and discussion over backdoor copies. This is not a new phenomenon so we discuss this latest version, some of the past ones, and discuss what we think might need to be done to try and rectify this going forward. We also discuss being grinches, Carlos complains about his Packers and they offer some hobby "resol...