Global Card Collectors

In this episode of Global Card Collectors, Will sits down with our old friend Justin to unpack his experience at the 2025 National Sports Card Collectors Convention in Chicago - and what an experience it was! They kick things off with Justin comparing this year’s show to last year’s, highlighting the major step up in scale, energy, and execution. With Fanatics Fest fresh in the minds of collectors...

In this refreshingly honest episode, we sit down with industry legend Asad , better known as Pokecollection , who has been creating Pokémon content on YouTube for an incredible 16 years —amassing a loyal following of nearly 39,000 subscribers along the way. From his humble (and admittedly cringeworthy) early videos to interviewing and befriending Veronica Taylor —the original voice of Ash Ketchum...

In this explosive episode, Will sits down with Steve Guinee, the mastermind behind the Auckland Card Show, to talk all things cardboard and collectibles ahead of the 2025 show. And this year? It’s gone from huge to nuclear . Steve reveals how the show has more than doubled in size, literally- from relocating to the mammoth Auckland Showgrounds to expanding to a two-day event packed with endless ve...

In this week's episode Justin sits down with a 90s basketball collector that he's known for over 35 years: his brother Nate. In the interview Nate talks about his journey back into collecting, why he chose to focus on 90s basketball, and what players he goes after. The interview also gets into the pros and cons of one of the hobby's most polarizing topics: breaks. Stick around until th...

In this episode, John and Will sit down to break down their full experience at Card Madness 2025 in Düsseldorf - the highs, the lows, and the downright confusing. After flying in from Istanbul with high hopes, they were met with a show that was… let’s just say, not quite what was promised or expected. From the disorganized entry process and overcrowded venue to the difficult to find layout and lac...

Our Pokémon card expert Keiran is back, and this time he’s tackling the big question on every collector’s mind: Is the Pokémon card market cooling off? After the massive boom of the last few months, Keiran explains why a market correction isn't just likely — it's expected. And if you've been in the game a while, you know this isn’t the first time. In this episode, we break down the sig...

Paul  @NealSportsCardStories  recently started a YouTube channel where he shares his love of sports, cards, and how they draw out history. From his fascination with different eras of baseball, basketball, and football, he also loves soccer and talks about his connections to Bukayo Saka and Arsenal. An American collector with a reverence for global sport, this episode has a little bit of something...

John and Will are back to break down all the action from their second Trade Day in Istanbul- and what a day it was! From reconnecting with young Turkish legend Ilgaz, the ten-year-old collector who’s gone from humble base cards to three one-of-ones and a stack of autos in just months (seriously, how?!), to running into a group of teen "hustlers" trying to play picker without knowing the...

Seth (@soccercardcorner) returns to GCC to dive into the evolution of his Mohamed Salah collection—and it’s a masterclass in focus and conviction. Despite leading the Premier League in goals and assists during a magical Liverpool season, Salah continues to fly under the hobby radar. Like Nikola Jokic, he checks every box: elite production, leadership, trophies—but lacks the market hype. We explore...

A well-known voice in the hobby through his podcast The Hobby With Cage and Lukas, Tigers and Brons before that, Cage Lawyer  @TheHobbyWithCage  joins Global Card Collectors this week to discuss his decades-long collecting journey in cards. It's rare because it's tough to get all the details of his origin story but in this interview Cage is not bashful sharing how he got to where he is tod...

Will and John keep the streak alive with another week of Global Card Collectors ! After briefly reflecting on some recent pickups, the guys dive into a show first — answering your mailbag questions. From the pros and cons of grading cards outside the U.S. to a truly philosophical debate: is a card with three mini cards one card… or three? Tune in for their takes, collector insights, and a few laug...

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...