Crosstown Cardboard

Craig goes through the family connections and unexpected hobby transactions he made during his Thanksgiving trip to Denver. Carmine discovers he might have developed a new liking for a specific type of card, and Craig digs deeper into his reasoning behind it. YouTube:  Crosstown Cardboard Craig's Instagram:  @newyorkcitysportscards Carmine's Instagram:  @CarminesCards

Craig & Carmine offer up their thanks to the card hobby and the people in it during this Thanksgiving episode while providing updates on card sales and PC plays. They also address the elephant in the room. YouTube:  Crosstown Cardboard Craig's Instagram:  @newyorkcitysportscards Carmine's Instagram:  @CarminesCards

Craig talks about his experience setting up at a card show for the first time in a while, and he shares another creepy coincidence with Carmine. Carmine explains his thoughts behind a few new PC pickups, and how Craig dropped bread crumbs leading to the deal. YouTube:  Crosstown Cardboard Craig's Instagram:  @newyorkcitysportscards Carmine's Instagram:  @CarminesCards

Craig talks through a few really cool moments and card pickups from what simply started as a quick trip to his LCS.  Carmine explains his successes at the virtual LCS, where his deal for the Larry Bird rookie auto stands, and a new PC he has officially started. YouTube:  Crosstown Cardboard Craig's Instagram:  @newyorkcitysportscards Carmine's Instagram:  @CarminesCards

Craig & Carmine present recent deals where communication has provided lubrication and where miscommunication has caused friction. Craig explains how he made another big profit and an international friend, and Carmine quibbles with a card conundrum. YouTube:  Crosstown Cardboard Craig's Instagram:  @newyorkcitysportscards Carmine's Instagram:  @CarminesCards

Craig shares a very strange connection between the cards he picked up and a local card shop that's opening right near his co-host. Carmine explains a mystery involving a grail card he's been looking for and now has the chance to get. Craig's Instagram:  @newyorkcitysportscards Carmine's Instagram:  @CarminesCards YouTube:  Crosstown Cardboard

Craig & Carmine talk about their shared love of game-used cards using examples of cards they pulled from packs during their childhood. They also open gifts that include new PC cards from a bet they won last NBA season. Craig's Instagram:  @newyorkcitysportscards Carmine's Instagram:  @CarminesCards YouTube:  Crosstown Cardboard

Craig & Carmine celebrate their 1 year anniversary of the Crosstown Cardboard podcast by going over some of their collecting highlights since the first episode. Carmine talks about a new PC card he just got, and Craig explains how he made almost a 4-figure profit on a unique sale. Craig's Instagram:  @newyorkcitysportscards Carmine's Instagram:  @CarminesCards YouTube:  Crosstown Cardb...

Craig & Carmine present their ideas for new cards including sets, parallels or inserts that have never been produced except for in their own heads. After going back and forth presenting their ideas, they have fun voting to either approve or deny the other guy's card suggestion. Craig's Instagram:  @newyorkcitysportscards Carmine's Instagram:  @CarminesCards YouTube:  Crosstown Card...

Craig explains the multiple steps and difficult decisions that led to him adding a 1986 Fleer Michael Jordan rookie card to his PC. Carmine talks about the new PC lane he's considering going down and why he's being pulled in that direction. Craig's Instagram:  @newyorkcitysportscards Carmine's Instagram:  @CarminesCards YouTube:  Crosstown Cardboard

Matthew (@1956ToppsGuy), a physicist, plays devil's advocate to hobby opinions that we just assume to be true. Craig & Carmine also find out why Matthew collects 1956 Topps baseball cards, how he combines nerdiness with enthusiasm, and the birthday wish that got him back in the game. Matthew's Instagram: @1956ToppsGuy Craig's Instagram: @newyorkcitysportscards Carmine's Instagr...

Craig & Carmine go through a few predicaments they've recently run into during card deals and how they've handled them. They like to focus on the positives of the hobby, but it's important to talk about deals gone wrong so other people have more ammo to work through these unfortunate situations if they come up. Craig's Instagram:  @newyorkcitysportscards Carmine's Instagram...

For the first episode of season 2, Whiz AKA Atlanta's finest explains to Craig and Carmine the hunger and attention to detail it takes to sell cards for his full-time job. The three guys also get into deep philosophical topics as it relates to having success in cards and in life, plus Whiz cracks open his PC and gives his opinion on Carmine's top cards. Whiz's Instagram: @whiz_tha_coll...

Craig & Carmine make as many 50 Cent references as they can connected to their card journeys for episode 50, which is their final episode of season 1. Carmine reveals his new favorite card and why it has topped his collection, and Craig shares how he’s been making come ups by reselling cards he buys at local stores on eBay. Craig's Instagram:  @newyorkcitysportscards Carmine's Instagra...

Craig & Carmine describe how they approach flipping, collecting, and the mental/emotional side of the sports card hobby that doesn't get discussed as often as the business side. Craig explains his experience and pickups at the East Coast National, and Carmine explains why he's recently been paying over comps for cards. Craig's Instagram:  @newyorkcitysportscards Carmine's Insta...

Carmine's been jealous and curious about Craig finding card shops on every trip he takes, and finally Craig shared the secrets that will help you out on your next family adventure. Craig and Carmine also get into a fun debate about the next move to make after Craig's unique finds in a sketchy storage unit. Like and subscribe for much more! Craig's Instagram:  @newyorkcitysportscards Ca...

Craig & Carmine talk about their post-national mentalities and why one of them has decided to relax while the other has decided to re-up. They also open up about accepting and overcoming insecurities during deals and go through some new card moves they've already made since the big show. Craig's Instagram:  @newyorkcitysportscards Carmine's Instagram:  @CarminesCards YouTube:  Cros...

Craig & Carmine continue recapping and reviewing their amazing time at The National 2023 in Rosemont, Illinois. Our two guys talk about what went down at the WolfPack trade night, a few of Carmine's big moves to get grail cards before the show ended, and their overall takeaways from an awesome show with countless friends. Craig's Instagram:  @newyorkcitysportscards Carmine's Instag...

All 6 WolfPack members who went to this year's National chop it up and debrief about some of their favorite stories, card pickups, and times spent with each other.  Craig & Carmine along with Rob (@sportscardtherapist), Ken (@sportscard_lessons), Cousin Oz (@oz_the_peoples_mailman) & Cousin Tony (@cousins_collectibles) talk about their favorite new cards, biggest takeaway, and things t...

Craig & Carmine recap their incredible time at The National card show just outside Chicago including some PC pickups and awesome moments. In part 1, our two guys go over some fun deals Wednesday, Thursday and Friday at the show, trade nights, and even meeting each other for the first time! In upcoming episodes they'll also be breaking down the big show with the six WolfPack members who wen...

Craig & Carmine bring us their last episode before The National with a few mental reminders they're telling themselves that might apply to you too. They discuss their marathon vs. sprint mentality for attacking the show, and what they'll be thinking to avoid getting overwhelmed. Craig's Instagram:  @newyorkcitysportscards Carmine's Instagram:  @CarminesCards YouTube:  Crosstown...

Carmine joins about halfway through while Craig and all the WolfPack fellas talk about what they're looking forward to most at the big show this week! The cousins Oz and Tony, Big Ken, Rob the Sports Card Therapist, Craig and Carmine discuss Fanatics moves, what they're looking to buy/sell/trade, and nearly make a deal mid-chat. Craig's Instagram:  @newyorkcitysportscards Carmine's...

Craig and Carmine explain the exact cards and card types they're hoping to pick up at The National, which is now right around the corner. Our two guys also talk about their reasoning behind wanting these specific cards and how they plan to get them. Craig's Instagram:  @newyorkcitysportscards Carmine's Instagram:  @CarminesCards YouTube:  Crosstown Cardboard

Craig and Carmine explain a few moves they slipped in just before the big show including a few sales and an awesome PC purchase. Craig also talks about the recent Bleecker Trade Night in NYC, and our guys discuss their rationale behind their strategy at The National. Craig's Instagram:  @newyorkcitysportscards Carmine's Instagram:  @CarminesCards YouTube:  Crosstown Cardboard

All this month, Craig and Carmine are talking about different aspects of The National! Since Craig went to his first National last year, and Carmine is going to his first one this year, Carmine asks Craig about what he did well and what he can improve on before his 2nd National later this month. Plus, Craig finds himself in a difficult card dilemma... Please comment about how you're preparing...