Global Card Collectors

In this episode long-time guest and first-time host Justin sits down with super collector Jason Bousquet (@the_bousquet_collection) to discuss his collecting journey. Jason and Justin walk through Jason's collecting journey which spans multiple collections. From getting back into the hobby pre-covid, selling his collection during covid, to rebuilding his collection right up to the present time...

In this fun interview, John and Will sit down with Justin (@vintagefb52), a true expert on 90s football cards, as he takes us on a journey through the colorful and bold world of 90s chrome football cards. Starting in 1994, Justin unpacks the evolution of these iconic cards, diving deep into the rise of PMGs (Precious Metal Gems) and Essential Credentials. The 90s were a time when everything was bi...

Jon @eurofractor returns to GCC to discuss the greatest European basketball players of all time. Using a recent rankings list (link below), he and John (@istanbulcards) put together the greatest starting five and talk about their cards. Spoiler: there’s no shortage of options!   Link for the rankings:  https://hoopshype.com/lists/40-greatest-european-players-ever-the-hoopshype-list-ranking/   If y...

The maestro of '90s basketball cards himself, Jake Roy (@90s_bball_cards), joins GCC to take a deep dive into an international great: Hakeem Olajuwon. Sadly, we couldn't unearth a card that captures the "Dream Shake" but Nathanael, John, and Jake detail some of Hakeem's best inserts in an amazing era of cards.

Will and John catch up on their recent hobby moves and non-moves, as well as the solidity of the current market, and how they are dealing with global economic uncertainty. Will shares a recent grail pickup and they discuss the definition of being a collector of a player.

Join Will as he sits down with talented New Zealand filmmaker Aaron Falvey! They kick off the conversation exploring Aaron's impressive film career, diving into his feature film "Northspur" and his captivating short film "Undertow." But beyond the world of cinema, Aaron is also a passionate card collector! They then shift gears to explore Aaron's fascinating collection,...

Will is joined by Ben from @swat.teamcards for a deep dive into the surprising and impactful presence of Australian basketball players in the NBA! Get ready for a card collector's perspective as Ben showcases some of his most prized Dyson Daniels, Josh Giddey, and Luc Longley cards, setting the stage for a fascinating discussion. They'll trace the journey of Australian talent from the pion...

What is the hottest parallel in the hobby? Hard to argue against Prizm Gold /10. Keith (@dirknashty), Nathanael, and John (@istanbulcards) analyze the values of the most recent sales of Prizm golds for the top 60 players in the NBA, from prospects to GOATS, and suss out who they think are undervalued and overvalued.

Join Will and Justin for a knockout episode as they dive deep into the world of boxing trading cards! Justin dusts off his prized vintage collection, showcasing rare gems featuring legendary pugilists like the indomitable John L. Sullivan, the formidable Sam Langford, and the controversial Jack Johnson. Hear the stories behind these iconic fighters and the history captured in their cards. Meanwhil...

Jamie (@jamieukcollector) joins Global Card Collectors for his quarterly appearance after traveling to the West Coast Card Show and Dublin Card Show, with interesting insights on the market and where collectors-investors are. Like all card markets, soccer has been robust in recent months, and Jamie and John (@istanbulcards) delve into these dynamics and more.

The NZ Card Collectors Show in Wellington back, and it's going to be HUGE! Join us for an exclusive interview with event organizer, Stephen Summers, as he reveals everything you need to know about this year's show. We dive into:-What makes this year's show bigger and better than ever before.-The exciting vendors, displays, and activities you can expect.-Tips for first-time attendees. A...

Joey (@sac.kings.cards) joins John (@istanbulcards) cards for a stimulating conversation full of collecting approaches, patch cards, rooting for underdogs, great non-GOAT players, and our beloved Sacramento Kings. Joey has been actively and organically building community around collecting and is an inspiration for those looking to share and learn more about collecting sports cards. A reminder that...

Pablo (@Gasolcollector) has an amazing Pau Gasol collection that has been curated for 20+ years. From acquiring his grail 2001 Topps Chrome /50 Black Refractor to identifying rare inserts like 2004 Upper Deck Flight Team, Pablo shares stories of collecting from Spain with John (@istanbulcards), a fun journey through the world of 2000s cards, Lakers trades, Luka Doncic, Dirk Nowitski, and more.

In this episode, Seb (@reyna_card_collector) shares his fandom for one of the United States Men’s National Team’s (USMNT) brightest talents: Giovanni Reyna. Seb came to his collecting through his fandom of Dortmund in Germany and playing FIFA and now has a killer collection of Gio cards. Gio is the son of USMNT great Claudio Reyna, who host John (@istanbulcards) collects, so join us for an animate...

From "The Crossover" to Card Ladder, Chris McGill affectionately nicknamed Hoj is a force in the sports card world. In this interview John and Will ask about his collecting journey, his collecting philosophy, and his thoughts on the global card market. Hoj doesn't disappoint. Moment after moment his ideas are gold. So get the inside scoop on his fandom of Luka and Jokic, his thoughts...

In this episode John and Will begin with one of John's grail cards which leads them to discuss consolidation and evolving as collectors. They then discuss the impact the shocking trade of Luka Doncic has had on collectors and one in particular, their friend Keith who is a die hard Mavs fan. After this trade Keith is understandably at a loss as a Mavs fan and is considering selling up. This leads W...

POKEMON CARD MANIA! Will & Keiran  @shinykiwitcg2622  dive into the significant boom of the Pokémon card market, fueled by sets like 151, Surging Sparks, and Prismatic Evolutions. They talk Costco craziness, scalpers, online hype, and unparalleled price spikes. How was Pokemon able to build hype when so many other card markets are on a decline? Is it worth buying boxes now? Are you still able...

2024 was an incredible year for the Global Card Collectors team so John and Will are joined by channel regular Justin to discuss their year by showing off their top five pickups. They share a range of cards from NBA to Vintage Football to Vintage Boxing, Soccer and Rugby cards. After that each person shares their collecting goals for 2025. It was a fun catch up with lots to share and lots of laugh...

This episode features a captivating conversation with an old friend of the show, the very popular @berkolekt, a passionate card collector who embodies the true spirit of the hobby. Berk shares his infectious enthusiasm for collecting, driven by the joy of completing sets and the thrill of the chase. We delve into his deep-rooted love for Euroleague basketball cards, discussing his favorite players...

In this episode Milan (@serbiansportscardscollector) dives into his passion for collecting Serbian basketball players like Bogdan Bogdanovic, Nikola Jovic and Nikola Jokic. He discusses why Serbian players often punch above their weight in the NBA and shares his personal experience enjoying the hobby from Berlin.

In this episode John sits down with fellow Marauder and Kings fan  @mojo_sports who explains how he turned his love for card collecting into a thriving YouTube channel. Mojo (or Jay) opens up about his relationship with NBA star DeMarcus Cousins, revealing a heartwarming story of kindness and generosity that says the complete opposite of what many members of the media would publish about him. Jay...

In this episode John @istanbulcards interviews Ashanti @digginginthecards ‬ He shares his incredible story of pulling a 1/1 Erling Haaland Gold Card from Topps Chrome. A once in a lifetime moment. Ashanti also discusses the exciting world of a globetrotting collector, sharing his experiences collecting cards in South Korea and Turkey. From cultural differences to hunting for any and all products a...

In this episode Will is joined by Jimmy and Phil, the team from WMSA or Where's My Sports At? YouTube channel and podcast to discuss their recent return to NBA card collecting. They'll talk about how they returned to the hobby. Then Will asks them why they still join breaks. Jimmy also explain how he still finds value in collecting ultra modern NBA cards. It's a fun episode where Phil and Jimmy ma...

In this episode Will @kart_adami is joined by PokéTuber Ramin @RMNTCG to discuss his origin as a Pokemon card collector, how he got back into the hobby, the attention to detail it takes to run a YouTube channel and the welcoming community of New Zealand Pokemon card collectors. They'll also look into where the Pokemon community is headed and why the future in Pokemon card collecting looks bright.

In this episode John @istanbulcards in joined by return guest @eurofractor to discuss late '90s/ early 2000s basketball cards and in particular, take a deep dive into Topps Chrome basketball cards from that era. See why a number of collectors consider this period the golden era of card collecting.