Global Card Collectors

First, my sincere apologies for the sound quality this week. It was an in-person interview and I haven't been able to arrange a pair of clip-on microphones yet. Hopefully in six months or so, when my budget improves I'll be able to purchase the ones I want but they aren't cheap! I swear it didn't sound that bad in editing but I just listened to it on Spotify and was not happy. I re...

We dive deep into the world of the iconic Matchups Insert in 2014 World Cup Prizm with Rebecca (@soccercardpc), who has been chasing the set since 2019. Now working on the Green Crystals, Rebecca shares what she loves about the set, its nuances, and why it is so fun to put together. 

In this episode Will catches up with Steve  @profrare  the founder and chief organizer of the  @AucklandCardShow  . They begin with Steve explaining the reasons why he decided to organize a major card show in Auckland and then go on to discuss the details of the show, how he was able to pull it off and what Steve is cooking up for next year. Steve also shares a great story of how his grandma bough...

In this episode John catches up with Seth to talk about collecting soccer cards and completing his Mo Salah rainbow.

In this episode John meets Jon from Bilbao @eurofractor on IG, a genuine basketball fan, Jon delves into how he started buildling collections of refractors of Peja Stojakovic, Tony Parker, Andrei Kirilenko, and Pao Gasol through sets like Topps Chrome, Bowman, Essential Credentials, and Finest. Join John (@istanbulcards) as we explore a beautiful era of NBA and European basketball card collecting....

In this episode Will interviews Josh @sengoat_28_collector who has an incredible Alperen Şengün card collection. They talk about Australian basketball, Patty Mills and the Boomers and what chance they have at a medal at this year's Olympics. They obviously chat about Alperen's game and Josh shows off some of the best Alperen cards in his collection. They also chat about being a vendor and...

In this episode Jamie is back to talk about his experience at the Euros and to discuss the meteoric rise of teen sensation Lamine Yamal and his card market. If you're into modern soccer/football cards this episode is a must listen!

In this episode of Global Card Collectors Will @kartadami talks with Shanan @thegreatbuybackcards who shares the story of his basketball background, getting schooled by former Tall Black Phil Jones in the masters league, his return to card collecting with Steven Adams getting drafted by the OKC Thunder and how he met WWE legend Bushwhacker Butch and became his friend. Shanan also shows off some of...

Ever wonder what that stack of colorful cards your child clutches is all about? In this episode of Global Card Collectors, Will takes a step back from talking sports cards and tackles the nuanced world of Pokémon Trading Card Games (TCGs) with Pokémon master Kieran! Kieran spills the beans on everything a clueless parent (or curious newbie) needs to know. He also breaks down the exciting (and some...

This week on Global Card Collectors, Will talks with Justin and Mike about the exciting world of vintage football cards. It’s a perfect starting point for those looking at entering into a different genre of card collecting. Whether you have a few dollars to spare or a bit more to invest, there's a way to get started. We'll explore affordable options like raw rookie cards of Hall of Fame pl...

In this week's episode John (@istanbulcards) chats with Fran (@soccerstickerhunter) all the way from Zagreb, Croatia. Fran specializes in collecting ultra-rare pre-modern era football stickers and cards . Knowing John's deep affection for Luka Modric, get ready for some Luka fanboying. John and Fran also delve into Fran's collecting journey – how it all began and what he does now, and...

In this episode John @istanbulcards talks to Will @kartadami about attending his first major card show: The New Zealand Card Collectors Show. Will discusses being a first-time vendor, meeting up with other collectors and shares some of what he picked up at the show. They end the show discussing how reaching the NBA Finals might impact the card market for Luka Doncic, Jayson Tatum and Jaylen Brown.

In recent days, the soccer card hobby has been roiled by questions regarding new large finds of 2000-2014 stickers in Europe, which has increasing pop reports and, more curiously, gem rates on a couple items that have not graded well historically. Is it fair to ask questions about the authenticity of these finds, as one YouTube channel has, or should we expect more, new large finds in the future?...

 Iowa Dave, host of The Shallow End podcast, joins Global Card Collectors to discuss his personal collection, attachments to various players from different eras and places, and the rewards of avoiding FOMO and Luka Doncic's whining. 

In this episode John interviews UK collector Jamie and they talk all things football or soccer as our American friends would say. Jamie (@jamieukcollector) discusses his journey collecting football cards since 2014, the Ivory Coast's Didier Drogba, the Golden Era of Panini from 2014-19, and why understanding what is happening in Japan might be key in thinking about long-term collectability. We...

In this episode @berkolekt interviews  @ilkerugur  to see his awesome collection of cards and game tickets. They discuss the burgeoning card collecting community in Turkey and how Mythos cards has galvanized that community. There are exciting things happening in the Turkish card collecting community! Listen in to find out what they are.

In this episode Will takes a nostalgic journey to New Plymouth, home to New Zealand's only physical card store! In this interview Will chats with the store owner, Daniel, where he shares his passion for cards and the joy of bringing people together through collecting. Daniel has a bunch of great tips for collectors and shares details of what it's like being a card store owner!

Bryan (juveleao_cards 96) joins Global Card Collectors to discuss his journey collecting players from the last century of Portuguese football and his favorite club. He and John discuss the joys of developing a collecting theme to maintain focus.

Get ready for a Filipino card collecting extravaganza! This episode, we're joined by the incredible Revi, a collector whose passion burns brighter than the Philippine sun! Buckle up as we delve into: The Card Scene in the Philippines: We'll explore the unique trends, favorite players (Jalen Green is Filipino!) and challenges collectors face in the Philippines. Revi's Collector Journey:...

This week on the podcast, John takes us on a trip to beautiful Budapest, Hungary! He sits down with the owner of Card Corner, a local hobby shop brimming with history and passion. Get ready to: Explore Card Corner: Discover the unique charm of this Hungarian card shop and the treasures it holds. Relive 90s Bulls Mania: John and Andrew from Card Corner reminisce about the glory days of Michael Jord...

Howzat?! Get ready for an inspiring conversation with nazimcricket.com ! We delve into his life, exploring his formative move to Pakistan at a young age and the profound impact cricket had on him growing up playing on the streets of Karachi. Then Naz explains the adjustments he had to make when relocating back to Bathurst (Gold Country) Australia as a 20 year old. Naz also shares anecdotes about h...

In this episode listen in as John, a seasoned soccer card collector, guides newbie to the soccer card market Nathanael through the exciting – and sometimes confusing world of soccer cards! John's got a few years of experience under his belt, boasting a killer Claudio Reyna collection, a Luka Modric collection to envy (as we heard in episode 2) and a Cristiano Ronaldo rookie card! But his alleg...

In this episode Will (@kartadami) and John (@istanbulcards), step away from interviewing fellow enthusiasts to catch up and delve into their own collecting journeys, shaped in more ways than one by their experiences on the show. Living in New Zealand has opened exciting new avenues for Will. He'll discuss his hunt for rare and underappreciated cricket and rugby cards, there might be a little t...

This week on the show, Will (@kartadami) gets to the line of scrimmage with Justin (@vintagefb52), a collector whose passion for vintage football cards runs deeper than a Hail Mary pass! Justin's gonna take us on a journey through his collecting history, from heart melting moments with a 77-year-old seller to the story of "The Godfather," a friend who reignited his love for the hobby...

Hey card fam! We've done it! Ten episodes! Double digits. Hopefully there will be more milestones to be had. This week on the show, Will (@kartadami) chills with Hadleigh (@david_robinsoncollection), a guy with a David Robinson collection so epic, it's as herculean as "The Admiral" himself. Hadleigh's not just a David Robinson collector, he's been living in Shanghai for y...