Global Card Collectors

In this episode Will and John are joined once again by fan-favourite guest Jon @eurofractor for an episode packed with incredible pickups, NBA draft talk, and the stories that make collecting so rewarding. We open the show by discussing two of Spain's most exciting young NBA prospects. Jon gives his thoughts on what the future could hold for Hugo González following Boston's offseason moves...

In this episode Will sits down with All Black #1085 Scott Waldrom for a fascinating conversation that goes far beyond rugby. Scott reflects on his professional rugby career, including memories from the infamous Munster clash that remains one of the most talked-about matches of his playing days. He shares stories from life at the elite level, what it meant to wear the black jersey, playing alongsid...

The NZ Card Collectors Show is back and bigger than ever. In this episode, Will sits down with one of the show's organizers Keiran to discuss what makes this year's NZ Card Collectors Show one of the most anticipated events on the New Zealand collecting calendar. Run by the NZ Cartophilic Society as a not-for-profit event, the show brings together collectors, dealers, and enthusiasts from...

In this episode, Will sits down with Matt from @mattscardshop for a wide-ranging conversation covering sports cards, content creation, basketball, and the Australian hobby scene. Matt shares his journey from passionate collector to online card seller, show vendor, and one of the most recognizable card content creators in the hobby. We discuss the realities of building a brand in the card space, cr...

In this episode, Will (@kartadami), John (@istanbulcards), and Ryan (@rookiemoonshots) get together for another hobby roundtable to discuss recent pickups, collecting philosophies, and one of the biggest questions facing the modern card market. We kick things off by sharing our latest additions. Will shows off a 2026 Donruss FIFA World Cup Costco Promo Box featuring a guaranteed Jumbo Kaboom, whil...

What happens when two card collectors from opposite sides of the world discover they share the same roots? In this episode, Will sits down with Berk, better known as  @berktheripper  , one of the emerging voices in Turkey's sports card community. What started as following his Turkish-language card education videos on Instagram quickly turned into a fascinating conversation about collecting, cu...

This week, Will sits down with longtime collector and hobby deep-diver Shannan for a conversation that starts with some classic New Zealand card nostalgia and evolves into a look at a platform that could genuinely change the way collectors connect. Will shares some awesome NZ basketball pickups featuring legends like Kirk Penney and Steven Adams, plus a stack of quirky early 90s World Wrestling Fe...

In this episode we sat down with Ryan @rookiemoonshots fresh off meeting at the Istanbul Card Show for one of our most fascinating conversations yet. We dive into Ryan’s first impressions of the Turkish card market, what makes collecting here unique, and why he believes there are still massive opportunities hiding in overlooked corners of the hobby. Things get wild when a guest pulls out a Reggie...

John’s Substack: https://substack.com/@energystraits?r=xah83&utm_medium=ios&utm_source=stories&shareImageVariant=lightThis week’s episode dives into something every collector eventually faces: Why am I doing this, and is it still making me happy? Justin opens up about reevaluating his collecting goals and stepping outside the expectations that can quietly build up in the hobby. Instead...

Will and John are back for a laid-back but insight-filled catch-up episode that hits on everything happening in their collecting worlds right now. They kick things off with recent pickups and some honest frustrations-diving into the current state of COMC and what’s really going on with AI-driven decisions at Fanatics Collectibles. From confusing systems to shifting hobby dynamics, nothing is off t...

In this episode Justin returns to chat with Bernard, a Canadian collector with a passion for hockey and boxing! Bernard starts by discussing how his son's love of Pokemon cards brought him back into the hobby, and continues by discussing and showing off his amazing collection of Steve Yzerman hockey cards! Finally, Bernard and Justin discuss their shared passion for boxing and boxing cards. Be...

In this episode, Will and John jump online for a long-overdue catch-up after some time away from recording together. The two reconnect and dive straight into recent pickups, with both showcasing standout Matas Buzelis cards that have them especially excited. The conversation then shifts across the pond as Will shares insights into the card collecting scene in England, including a recap of the Birm...

James  @MadCityCollector  recently launched his podcast, The Soccer Card Collective, a phenomenal survey of the soccer card world and a deep dive into what it means to be an “omniscient collector,” borrowing the phrase from Chris Hoj. In this episode, he and John @istanbulcards discuss 2017 Topps Chrome and 2018 Prizm Landmarks, two iconic sets from what many consider the golden era of global socc...

In this episode, Will sits down with Global Card Collectors regular guest and Pokémon market expert Kieran @shinykiwitcg to break down everything happening in the Pokémon TCG world right now. They cover:• What they’ve both been up to recently• New personal purchases and sales• The current state of the Pokémon market — which continues to surge• Upcoming sets including Ascended Heroes, Perfect Order...

Will sits down with John again for a brand new episode of Global Card Collectors, and this one is a must-listen for serious hobby heads. The conversation centers around John’s three-year odyssey to acquire his ultimate grail card: the 2015 National Treasures International Treasures Nikola Jokić rookie, numbered to just /85. Ultra-rare, on-card auto, and far from cheap — this is the kind of card th...

The PCTR Winter Card Festival in Kozyatağa, Istanbul ended up being one of the most encouraging card shows we’ve attended in Turkey. Going in, expectations were low. The event leaned heavily toward Pokémon and One Piece, and as sports card vendors, we weren’t sure what to expect. What we found instead was real interest, real conversations, and a growing group of collectors who genuinely care about...

In this episode of Global Card Collectors, Will and John break down one of the biggest moments in Will’s collecting journey: finally landing a Giannis Antetokounmpo rookie autograph with his early, full signature after more than a year of chasing it. They walk through the entire process behind the acquisition, from missed bids and dead ends to offers, counteroffers, and ultimately getting the deal...

In this episode, of Global Card Collectors Will sits down with Kaan, the organizer of PCTR Winter Card Fest, an upcoming trading card event taking place in Istanbul on February 1, 2026The interview starts with Kaan’s personal card collecting origin story—from collecting as a kid, to a life-changing trip to Japan where he opened a pack of Chilling Reign and pulled a chase card that reignited his pa...

This week, John (@istanbulcards) is joined by Conor Sen, a Bloomberg Opinion columnist who loves sports cards like the rest of us, but also brings a sharp understanding of the macroeconomic forces shaping the hobby. Conor discusses how broader economic trends dovetail with the sports card market, reflects on his childhood and young-adult sporting heroes, and shares how he’s thoughtfully re-enterin...

In this episode of Global Card Collectors , Will, John, and Justin come together to share their Top 5 card pick ups from 2025 which is wide-ranging and engaging collection of cards that spans over 100 years of trading card history . They showcase an impressively diverse lineup, featuring everything from vintage boxing and vintage football to ultra-modern cards . Across all three Top 5 lists, a few...

In this episode Will and John sit down to catch up after The Card Clan Trade Day, their final event of the year. While it may not have been the biggest show on the calendar, it turned out to be one of the most enjoyable. As vendors, they had the chance to slow down, reconnect with familiar faces, and spend real time talking about collecting, sports, and the hobby with regulars who make days like t...

Dive into the world of Spanish sports cards with this special episode featuring Jon @eurofractor a passionate collector, historian, and expert on Spain’s unique place in the hobby. We break down his latest grail pickup (a stunning Sergio Rodríguez card), explore how Spanish collectors approach basketball vs. football, and dig into why teen star Hugo González is generating major buzz among NBA-focu...

In this special **100th episode**, John and Will take a heartfelt (and hilarious) look back at the journey that brought us here. From the moment Will went off and bought microphones for our first episode, to interviewing our first guest outside our circle of friends, it’s been a wild ride—and we’ve loved every minute of it. We reflect on the friends we’ve made along the way, the unexpected opportu...

Boxing cards are officially back so Justin & Will are coming out swinging in this explosive episode of Global Card Collectors. We break down the long-awaited return of Topps Chrome Boxing, the first Topps boxing set in more than 70 years. What does it get right? Where does it stumble? And is it really the future of the boxing-card hobby? Then we step into the ring with Panini’s Combat Antholog...

In this episode of Global Card Collectors , John finally lands one of his lifelong grails — an authenticated, on-card Dražen Petrović autograph , the crown jewel of his Balkan basketball PC. We break down why it’s so meaningful, and why it instantly becomes the centerpiece of his collection. From there, we dive into our biggest hobby wins: 🔥 From John scooping a Megacracks Cristiano Ronaldo PSA 5...