Crosstown Cardboard

Craig & Carmine explain specific examples and stories of how they've made and strengthened personal connections through sports cards. They explain their perspective on how they've "put themselves out there" to make those moments and friendships possible.    As usual, this episode incudes a bunch of shoutouts to their hobby friends. It also includes one not-so-nice shoutout to Knicks...

For the first half hour, Craig & Carmine talk about their best sport card experiences from this year and what they learned from them.  For the rest of this week's episode, they explain the ways they're changing or not changing their collecting style for 2023 and how their recent pickups reflect those thoughts.   Craig's Instagram:  @newyorkcitysportscards Carmine's Instagram:&nb...

Craig & Carmine exchange gifts of cards for the holiday season with no idea what they're getting from their fellow co-host.  Craig scores big on an Mbappe deal with impeccable World Cup timing, and the two talk about successful and unsuccessful times they gave cards as presents.   Craig's Instagram:  @newyorkcitysportscards Carmine's Instagram:  @CarminesCards YouTube:&nbsp...

@SportsCardTherapist Rob Girard is the perfect first guest on Craig & Carmine's podcast!   The three Wolfpack buddies talk about balancing their time between sports cards and other aspects of life, what they're buying right now and why, and the undercover aspects of the hobby they enjoy.     Craig's Instagram:  @newyorkcitysportscards Carmine's Instagram:  @Carmin...

Craig & Carmine talk about when it's the right time to move on from a card and move on from a potential deal. Carmine explains how and why he moved on to get a big Giannis auto, 1/1 Drew Brees auto, Bird, Magic and Barry Sanders autos in 2 different trades. Craig explains his reasoning behind selling a USA soccer card and not picking up another one. Craig's Instagram:  @newyorkcitysportsc...

Craig & Carmine talk about what's helped them remain secure in their collecting strategies and their collections during an uncertain time in the card market.  Craig celebrates the USMNT advancing to the knockout stage of the World Cup with another great card pickup, and Carmine explains why he started a JJ Redick PC and got a fun, unique Lob City lot all the way from Estonia. Craig's Inst...

For the week of Thanksgiving, Craig & Carmine explain four of the many things they're thankful for in the sports card hobby.   They also have new pickups related to the World Cup and the Knicks and talk on what they learned about the current card market from their recent sales on WhatNot, Facebook and Instagram. Craig's Instagram:  @newyorkcitysportscards Carmine's Instagram:  @...

Carmine explains what he thought about this past weekend's San Francisco card show where he set up as a dealer at his biggest show yet. Craig tells us whose cards to look out for on the U.S. men's soccer team and the special event he has planned at his school for game 1 of the World Cup. Both our guys say why, in this current unpredictable card market, it's a great time to get back to our roots of...

Craig & Carmine talk about where to start when buying soccer cards, especially ahead of this month's World Cup. Using his expertise as a D3 soccer player turned soccer coach, Craig breaks down his favorite soccer set and compares the top soccer players to similar-style basketball players. Carmine chimes in with a plethora of new pickups, a 2-for-1 prospecting trade, and expectations for his up...

Craig & Carmine explain their thoughts on how to act right as a card show dealer. Craig wears a Halloween gift from childhood friend and NBA veteran Tobias Harris, which you can check out in all its glory on the Crosstown Cardboard YouTube channel. C & C talk about providing a welcoming atmosphere for people approaching their table, their logic behind pricing their cards, sitting versus st...

Craig & Carmine explain the top 4 qualities they enjoy in a card. Price and condition of the card are a given, but what are the factors that truly connect you and attract you to a piece of cardboard? These two former D-3 athletes present their Mount Rushmore!   Craig's Instagram: @newyorkcitysportscards   Carmine's Instagram: @CarminesCards YouTube: Crosstown Cardboard

Craig & Carmine explain the art and science of trading sports cards. They talk about specific trades they've done including how Carmine recently leveled up into his first Michael Jordan auto and how Craig moved a Giannis 1/1 for three liquid cards ending in a fun time and a profit. Plus, they answer some viewer questions and talk about navigating an uncertain card market by leaning more into c...

Craig & Carmine explain who they are, why they're starting a sports card podcast, and why you might enjoy listening. They talk about their cardboard connection from their first and only deal almost a year ago to becoming friends and now starting a podcast. Plus, deals from their recent shows in Portland and NYC, some of their best recent pickups, and what to expect in the coming weeks from the...