Collector Investor Podcast

Is PSA charging TOO MUCH at The National? Are we officially in Junk Wax Era 2.0? In this episode of the Collector Investor Podcast, Jeremy (@Texas Snowman) and Chris Sewall break down PSA's shocking on-site grading prices for the National Sports Collectors Convention and debate whether collectors will actually pay them. They also discuss whether today's hobby has become Junk Wax Era 2.0, answer vi...

Hosts Chris Sewall and Jeremy Donson kick off the Twenty-fifth episode of Collector Investor Podcast with a hot topic- is sealed wax the best investment? And if so, what is the best wax to buy?  They also discuss- if Caitlin Clark cards are about to fall and is it time to sell? They discuss the best way to sell junk slabs.  Last, Chris and Jeremy do Debate Of The Day! It's focused on million dolla...

Hosts Chris Sewall and Jeremy Donson kick off the Twenty-fourth episode of Collector Investor Podcast with a hot topic- is it time to buy Wemby cards? And brings into light a bigger question- should you sell modern players before, during or after the playoffs? And what is the best investment- 1 big card, multiple of the same card, or multiple of different cards? They also discuss- if the flipping...

Hosts Chris Sewall and Jeremy Donson kick off the Twenty-third episode of Collector Investor Podcast with a hot topic- how many sports card collectors are left? They also debate- is A.I. being used in cards and should it?  The guys have 3 questions of the day. They discuss if grading should slab cards, that don't meet the expected grade of the submitter? They field a question about OCD and if they...

Hosts Chris Sewall and Jeremy Donson kick off the Twenty-second episode of Collector Investor Podcast with a hot topic- are big sports card dealers creating a bull market? They also debate- should dealers be allowed to buy cards prior to the show opening?  The guys have a big announcement about the National! If you're going, you'll want to hear it! They discuss that Geoff is opening up more card s...

Hosts Chris Sewall and Jeremy Donson kick off the Twenty-first episode of Collector Investor Podcast with a hot topic- PSA has shut down some of their grading services! What will this impact be on the card market? And who is to blame? Was this the right move by PSA? Sewall then finds out; he got roasted last episode! The guys then discuss a recent video on Sports Card Clubhouse by Graig about alte...

Hosts Chris Sewall and Jeremy Donson kick off the Twentieth episode of Collector Investor Podcast with a hot topic- our Ohtani prices ever going to fall? Is this a first of its kind in the card market? And should you buy his cards now, or wait? The guys then discuss the recent trend of modern players scribbling autographs. The guy's debate, what grading company would they use for a modern card.  L...

Hosts Mike (Junk Wax Hero) and Jeremy Donson kick off the Nineteenth episode of Collector Investor Podcast with a hot topic- is PSA going to shut down because of being overloaded? What's their thoughts on the increased turnaround times? The guys then discuss a recent trend of cards being autographed to appear to be pack pulled. The guy's debate, pack pulled autos vs in-person. Then the guys discus...

Hosts Chris Sewall and Jeremy Donson kick off the Eighteenth episode of Collector Investor Podcast with a hot topic- Should eBay resellers be held accountable for cancelling orders? The guys then discuss a recent PMG sale, where a PSA 9, sold for 5X of a PSA 6, is it crazy to pay that premium for grade on such a rare card? Then the guys discuss counterfeit cards, recently PSA released a report on...

Hosts Chris Sewall and Jeremy Donson kick off the eighteenth episode of Collector Investor Podcast with some hot topics in the card industry. The guys open with the news of Gamestop offer to buy eBay. What would be the impact on the industry? What does it mean for the small businesses in the hobby?  Also, they discuss the PSA boycott in May, is it a good idea? There is a new $500 card case out, by...

Hosts Chris Sewall and Jeremy Donson kick off the seventeenth episode of Collector Investor Podcast with some hot topics in the card industry. The guys discuss the red-hot card market. Who gets the credit for it, Fanatics? And is this a great time to sell?  Also, they discuss Fanatics credit card, is this a good idea for the industry? Then the guy's answer- questions of the day. One question is ab...

Hosts Chris Sewall and Jeremy Donson kick off the sixteenth episode of Collector Investor Podcast with a hot topic in the card industry. The guys discuss the recent box prices of Topps Chrome football. What should collectors do and what should card shop owners do?  Also, they discuss what grading company should a collector use. Then the guy's answer- questions of the day. One question is about whe...

Hosts Chris Sewall and Jeremy Donson kick off the fifteenth episode of Collector Investor Podcast with the Jeremy back from the Strongsville Sports Card Convention. The guys look at the CIA April Auction results and highlight a record-breaking Hank Aaron rookie card sale from the Snowman Collection.  Also, they discuss fake autographs coming off Mike- Baseball Collector buying fake autos at the St...

Hosts Chris Sewall and Jeremy Donson kick off the fourteenth episode of Collector Investor Podcast with the 1952 Mickey Mantle back from MBA. The guys look at the CIA April Auction and highlight a few of the cards, one of which is a beautiful card from the Snowman Collection.  Also, they discuss the gem rate results for March, which broke a record for the most cards graded in one month. Then the g...

Hosts Chris Sewall and Jeremy Donson kick off the thirteenth episode of Collector Investor Podcast with the story of Geoff Wilson (@sportscardinvestor) buying an altered Shohei Ohtani card at the Dallas Card Show. If a card shop owner can buy an altered card, what does it mean for the average collector and what should they look out for? Also, they discuss a recent video Chris had that went viral a...

Hosts Chris Sewall and Jeremy Donson kick off the eleventh episode of Collector Investor Podcast with a 52 Topps Mantle back from grading and a record-breaking modern sports card sale. What does this mean and what card could break the record next? Then the guy's answer- questions of the day. One question is about a repackers, and another is about checking comps on non-sports cards.  Another questi...

Hosts Chris Sewall and Jeremy Donson kick off the tenth episode of Collector Investor Podcast with recent news of COMC raising prices and deleting customer support tickets. What does this mean for there future? And did the guys go too soft on them last episode? Then the guy's answer- questions of the day. One question is about a new way to grade cards, and another is about PSA old vs new labels. ...

Hosts Chris Sewall and Jeremy Donson kick off the ninth episode of Collector Investor Podcast with recent news of card shows breaking attendance records. What does this mean, and is this just like 2020? Then the guy's answer- questions of the day. One question is about cracking and resubmitting, and if it is worth it.  Another question is about, how do the guys store their cards. We end with a deb...

Hosts Chris Sewall and Jeremy Donson kick off the eighth episode of Collector Investor Podcast with the guys opening with T-Pot's grading experiment. The guys have very strong opinions about it and share stories about how they have had cards misgraded. This all brings into question, if the graders are really experts.  Then the guy's answer- questions of the day. One question is about the 52 Mantle...

Hosts Chris Sewall and Jeremy Donson kick off the seventh episode of Collector Investor Podcast with the guys opening with a record-breaking card sale.  The guys give their thoughts on if a Pokémon card sale can impact the sports card market.  Chris and Jeremy discuss a recent Ken Goldin video and the backlash that has come from it. Then the guy's answer- questions of the day. One question is abou...

Hosts Chris Sewall and Jeremy Donson kick off the sixth episode of Collector Investor Podcast with the guys opening with the PSA price increase news.  The boys give their thoughts on if this is the right move by PSA and share how often they grade with PSA.  Chris then brings up a story about a breaker that stole a $30,000 card and left town. Then the guy's answer- questions of the day. One questio...

Hosts Chris Sewall and Jeremy Donson kick off the fifth episode of Collector Investor Podcast with the guys opening with a major Collector Investor Auctions announcement.  Jeremy then discusses a sad story about a consigner that had cards stolen. Then the boys answer- questions of the day. One question is about selling cards from your PC and how to make that hard decision. The other question is ab...

Hosts Chris Sewall and Jeremy Donson kick off the fourth episode of Collector Investor Podcast with the guys discussing the recent Packman breaking scandal. Jeremy discussing his breaking experience and Chris discusses his box buying experiment.  Chris calls out Theo, for his take on Bill Belichick and debates him on his position.  Then the boys answer- questions of the day. One question is about...

Hosts Chris Sewall and Jeremy Donson kick off the third episode of Collector Investor Podcast with Jeremy discussing a project to renovate his background. They then transition into a poll we had last week. Next up is the Debate of the Day and today’s debate is about Jackie Robinson vs. Babe Ruth and their investment value. We end with questions of the day! A card you regret not buying or selling t...

Hosts Chris Sewell and Jeremy Donson kick off the second episode of Collector Investor Podcast with Jeremy discussing his thoughts on the most recent Dallas Card Show. They then transition into the news of Collectors announcing they will improve Beckett & SGC and what the guys think about it. We introduce a new segment called- Debate of the Day and today's debate is about grading. We end with...