Collecting Cardboard

The guys talk Topps Finest, a theft at the Dallas Card Show, and Eric has a fun game plan for The National.

We love the olympics, how about you? Rob puts out a call to action. Some new releases, are we impressed? 

Thanks to all of you, our listeners, our podcast was #1 in the state for our division of the Keystone Media Awards. You all rock!  This episode talks about a recent whiffle ball experience, football cards (yes, football cards), the cool factor, and so much more.

The guys talk about the need for more representation and marketing for women in the hobby. Also, which NBA Finals team rookie card class would you pick ? Plus more including did Rob really try to switch places with Eric? 

The guys talk about the recent and aggressive moves by PSA (ya know, that grading card company) in the market as well as 2023 Topps Platinum and whether it needs something more.

The guys discuss negotiating, old timey relic cards, recent sales and purchases all in one episode.

Can Rob overcome a slow start? Is Topps Chrome Black worth the price? New releases and more on this episode of Collecting Cardboard.

Eric and Rob discuss how they try and price their cards while also talking about if there is to much on the market right now. Also, Rob participated in a break that wasn't so much fun.

Eric and Rob do their own card sweet 16 rookie card bracket, and it wasn't easy to pick. Who came out on top? You'll have to listen to find that out, or check our twitter page later. The guys also talk about some recent nice things they have seen in the hobby. And yes, we do talk about the Shohei Ohtani news as well.

Some of Eric's non-crazy ideas drive this show including DIY display ideas, niche's you'd like to explore and card materials.

The guys discuss what Collectors Universe's purchase of SGC could mean for the hobby, because no one really knows for sure yet, plus, if you could buy any rookie card from the 1950's what would it be. Do you know who "Moe" Berg is? If you don't now, you will know after this episode, well, a little bit anyways.

Eric actually made a trade and I bet whatever is in our closets is not as cool as what a woman brought to the antiques roadshow. Plus the guys talk about another over priced product.

We discuss artificial intelligence in the hobby, what it's currently used for, and possibly where it's going. Also, HOF baseball and the Superbowl.

Rob had to pay for plumbing so no card show this weekend. Eric and Rob are sending some cards out. Thoughts on Topps 2024 Series one and restoration vs. alteration.

Have card designs gone stale? Pacific's designs in 1998 certainly weren't so don't worry and be happy while taking a few minutes to relax and listen about some cool cards.

A look back at our year in the hobby and what we think about the year to come. Was Eric actually more positive than Rob on the outlook? In all seriousness, thank you everyone for the support this year. We truly appreciate all of you. We wish you a safe and happy holiday season, whatever you may celebrate, and hope you have some cards in your stockings this year.

A light hearted episode for sure, except that Eric hates Boston, but he's a Yankees fan so can you really hold it against him? 

Is Rob really that confused or just trying to help out? Eric doesn't really like to trade but still helps Rob understand Pokemon a bit better.

Rob breaks out some numbers about the current state of the hobby plus some talk about HGA, having fun, and more numbers, as in numbered cards.

Do you have any sports superstitions? Let the guys know, we'd love to hear them. Some new releases out recently and some to come. Is Topps Tier One a buy? What's a grail card to you?

Sadly neither Rob or Eric ended up winning the Powerball, but you can listen in to what they would have done with some of that cash had they won right here. Topps has made some boo-boo's lately and Rob is turning another year older.

Be sure to listen to this one folks, who knows what you will here. Also, Rob looses his train of thought, but eventually gets it back. The guys talk NFL hall of fame class candidates and a listener reaches out for some advice.

Eric and Rob talk numbered cards.  Eric's card Christmas is coming up, and for those of you wondering what that is, you'll just have to listen. Plus a few odds and ends as well.

Show recap. The guys talk Topps Cosmic and Pristine. Rob got lucky but Panini sure didn't and don't worry about Shohei Ohtani, he will be just fine.

What ya gonna do when guys/girls in your collection mess up? Keep em or Dump em?  Rob messed up big time and how you can avoid doing the same. Shout Out to the Little League World Series and Bowman Chrome pre-order is out. Also, the guys are setting up at a show together.