Chris HOJ-Cast

In this episode, we discuss: (1) how to win a 2019-20 optic cello basketball box from us and Bench Clear Media (:31), (2) reflections on Gary V's three hour card live-stream (6:50), (3) the implications of a Michael Jordan 1997-98 Platinum Portraits PSA 10 selling for nearly $11k (20:49), (4) the mechanics of base RC surges and the sharply different market trajectories of two important Stephe...

In this episode, we discuss: (1) Brian's mailday rising from the ashes (3:42), (2) analyzing Luka, Porzingis, and the Mavs with 20 games to go (9:15), (3) Western Conference playoff seeding and its hobby implications (13:20), (4) the rookie card boom for marquee basketball players and prospects (20:35), (5) three theoretical lenses for analyzing the rookie card boom (42:59), (6) how the recen...

 In this episode, we discuss: (1) a three-part card store tour in Southern California (3:55), (2) the BGS vs. PSA dichotomy in Michael Jordan card collecting (19:31), (3) a handful of observations about the current state of the Michael Jordan card market (31:46), (4) the current state of the Luka Doncic card market (51:49), (5) general observations about the current state of the card market for ma...

In this episode, we discuss: (1) the NBA All-Star Game and the hobby (2:03), (2) why setting a high starting bid on eBay auctions tends to have bad results (12:23), and (3) flipping sports cards and art (19:13).

In this episode, we discuss: (1) the $900k purchase of the 2003-04 Exquisite Dual Logoman MJ/LeBron 1/1 (0:58), (2) the Keynesian "Beauty Contest" and how it applies to card price fluctuations (8:36), (3) the rise of the Michael Jordan 1993-94 Scoring Kings insert (19:00), and (4) the Giannis Prizm RC market (33:13).

In this episode, we discuss: (1) hobby shoutouts and other introductory remarks (3:32), (2) the hobby, social media, and Netflix's "The Circle" (7:35), (3) game theory, tit for tat, and the hobby (20:24), (4) the hobby vs. the stock market (25:16), (5) a "card store tour" at Panini's Dallas headquarters (43:42), (6) attending the Bulls vs. Mavericks game in Dallas (54...

In this episode, Chris, Kristina, and guest host Josh discuss: (1) a pit stop at the biggest card store in the world (5:48), (2) Josh's "Cardboard Chronicles" YouTube channel (12:36), (3) Josh's "How to Collect Cards" masterclass (44:33), (4) theories behind how to construct a PC (51:51), (5) Josh's Lebron James PC (1:01:51), (6) Josh's Penny Hardaway PC (2:...

In this episode, we discuss: (1) recent hobby connections (7:47), (2) attending Tradefest II in Santa Monica, CA (20:50), (3) three theories behind Luka Doncic's NBA success (36:02), (4) two concerns about Luka's future (59:53), (5) Luka's historic 2019-20 season (1:07:49), (6) the Luka card market (1:18:49), (7) the current state of the Michael Jordan card market (1:53:38), (8) key...

 In this episode, we discuss: (1) visiting the Long Beach Collectors Convention, (2) a platinum mailday, (3) the contrast in prices between National Treasures boxes and 1997-98 Metal Universe boxes, (4) the liquidation of a high-end Michael Jordan PC, (5) the impact of the newly imposed sales taxes on eBay's robust sports card market, (6) Justin Bieber showing off his Pokemon collection, (7)...

In this episode, we discuss: (1) Kristina's new gig as a guest breaker for the Bullpen, (2) Luka's origins, (3) the sales histories of the Lebron James Ultimate Collection rookie autograph card and the Michael Jordan Jambalaya insert, (4) Arena Design's comment about the influence of pop art on card designs, (5) visiting the Frank and Son Collectible Show, (6) a rave-worthy mailday,...

In this episode, we discuss: (1) news from the 40th National Sports Collectors Convention, (2) visiting 16 card shops in the Portland and Seattle metro areas, (3) visiting PWCC's facility in Oregon, (4) our recent mail days, starring a gilded Slovenian, and (5) the sales history of the 1997-98 Hoops High Voltage 500 Michael Jordan insert. We conclude with a rip of a hobby box of 2005-06 Upper...

In this episode, we discuss: (1) attending Tradefest (the West Coast National), (2) maildays, featuring a ruby-red hot card, (3) the ongoing dip in value for low end MJs, (4) eBay's recent blocking of best offer data, and (5) the "tipping point" market theory. We also ripped a box of 1998-99 Fleer Tradition. Check it out on the "House of Jordans" YouTube channel.

In this episode, we discuss: (1) visiting Burbank Sports Cards, (2) ripping a case & FOTL box of 2018-19 National Treasures, (3) the impact that NBA playoff performances have on the MJ card market, (4) acquiring a very special PC item for the guest house, (5) the sudden explosion of MJ collectors sharing their top 10 best cards and what it signals for the hobby, and (6) an underrated but soon...

In this episode, we begin by discussing our visit to Dave and Adam's in Buffalo, New York. We then talk about trying to (and even succeeding at!) buying 2018-19 National Treasures First off the Line (FOTL) hobby boxes from Panini. We then dive into our maildays, which include some big BGS returns for Brian and Kristina, and Chris discusses landing a 1998-99 Fleer Michael Jordan Classic '...

In this special edition of the House of Jordans podcast (featuring a video component on YouTube), we are joined by guest host Nick. First, we talk about our recent trip to Valley Sports Cards. Then, we discuss our recent maildays. Third, we dive into a lengthy analysis of PWCC Auction #3 of 2019, which featured a Michael Jordan PMG Red, High Voltage 500, and other iconic 90s cards. We compare 30 a...

In this episode, we start off by reflecting on the first 3 months of the podcast and look at our listener stats. We then talk about our day-long adventure at South Bay Sports Cards and our experience with BGS' raw card review service. We discuss visiting a Clippers game and snagging two Luka autos, review some monstrous recent maildays, and do a post-mortem analysis of the MJ PMG Green #006/1...

In this episode, we focus exclusively on the forthcoming auction of the 1997-98 Metal Universe Precious Metal Gems Green Michael Jordan #006/100 PSA Authentic Altered card. We discuss the 1997-98 Metal Universe set, the sparse previous auction history of MJ PMG Greens, the bizarre trial run of the auction, the relisted auction, and theories surrounding the "altered" designation. 

In this episode, we discuss: (1) Our recent visit to RbiCru7 in St. Louis, MO, (2) Our latest mail days, featuring MJs, Luka Doncic, and Prizm Pink Ice, (3) The forthcoming Michael Jordan 1997-98 PMG Green Emerald /10 PSA Authentic Altered card coming up for sale next month, (4) The yearly sales revenue from MJ cards on PWCC, Probstein123, and eBay, and (5) The market for the 1988-89 Fleer MJ Base...

In this episode, we discuss: (1) Our recent visit to The Collector's Bench Card Shop in Rockford, IL, (2) Our latest mail days, featuring lots of MJs, 2018-19 Prizm, and Luka rookie cards, (3) The market for 1997-98 Skybox Premium Competitive Advantage Michael Jordan insert, and (4) Two MJs to watch in the near future. We conclude the episode by ripping a box of 1998-99 Upper Deck Michael Jor...

In our debut episode, we analyze 5 recent MJ sales, discuss our recent maildays, and predict a card that we think is currently undervalued.