Hoops and Cards: Basketball for Sports Card Collectors and Investors!

Perhaps this week marks the real return of Zion Williamson as a leader in the Basketball Card market.  We are on board, and Gary is here with some ideas and opportunities to seize this moment.  In 6-8 weeks, the rest of the sports card world will turn to Basketball and focus on things like the All-Star Game, Rising Stars, and the Playoff Races.  We believe that this "market correcti...

We know, the market is down.  The economy is rough.  Card charts and Market Movers are hard to time correctly.  But what if there are at least five "tested and true" approaches to Basketball Cards that can make at least SOME money during the NBA season?  What if today's episode could "over-deliver" with a few strategies and insights for basketball card investors at any budget?...

Here we go, heading toward Christmas, the holidays, and shopping for your family, friends, or yourself.  What could you buy as a great basketball card gift?  We have some ideas.  Gary also gives us some updates from recent card shows and 2017 rookies on the rise!  Along with MVP-candidates Jayson Tatum, Donovan Mitchell and the surprising Lauri Markkanen, who else could be emerging from that lesse...

It's the episode you didn't know how much you needed.  A "greatest hits" edition of ALL the Basketball Card 101 episodes will give you all the "main points" of life in the Basketball card investing and collecting world.  Gary tackles all the questions, from "How did you get into this?" to "Where can I buy cards?"  "What cards or players should I buy?"  "What are some tips for buyers and sellers?"...

We're already a quarter of the way through this NBA season, and certain players - and their card values - will be impacted by February's All-Star Game.  Hoops and Cards' host, Gary, brings us his updated list of NBA All-Stars for this season, including which first-timers should make the cut.  If you're into investing, prospecting, and buying superstar cards before everyone else does, you'll love t...

Thank you for visiting Hoops and Cards, where today's episode focuses on thanking our listeners and connecting with one of our friends in the Hoops and Cards world, Paul from NoOffseason.com.  Paul Hickey is the founder and host of the Sports Card Strategy show, and here is another episode where Paul and our host Gary go back and forth about basketball cards, investing, and approaches for you...

One month in to the NBA season, and there's so much for the Basketball Card world to think about.  As a fan and collector, it's amazing to see what Steph, Joel, and the Sacramento Kings (???) are doing right now.  But for sports card investors, which players and cards have popped this week?  Which cards could be next and which players should we watch out for?  Meanwhile, some o...

Some episodes are unforgettable.  This one, a return visit from Chad and Tim at Pack to the Future, is an instant classic!  Gary, Chad, and Tim talk at length about collecting our favorite players, sorting through the Donovan Mitchell, Lauri Markkanen, and playoff implications of a huge trade, and embracing the current state of the card market.  Chad and Tim are two of our favorite...

Card collectors and investors have unlimited buying opportunities, but we want to help you with a game-plan for gaining value or making money in Basketball Cards.  It IS still possible, even in a tough market.  You can follow the league and anticipate breakout players, breakout moments, and new opportunities as the season progresses, and we are here to help with your plan.  In three months, you've...

Overall, the sports card market isn't booming right now.  Some of us have seen our card values drop in the last three months.  How can we figure out when is a good time to BUY and when is a decent time to SELL our cards?  Well, none of us can predict the future, but Hoops and Cards is here to prepare you for it!  During the first section of today's episode, Gary talks about all of the logistics an...

What a terrific time to jump in as a Basketball Card collector and investor!  Today's episode reviews some of the hottest players in the NBA and their card values that could continue to rise - including the return of Darius Garland, Zion Williamson, and Jamal Murray!  Gary also goes over some timely advice for investors looking to sell or unload cards on eBay and how to make your sales l...

"Behind the Card" is simply a must-see film for anyone connected with sports cards!  Recently, Gary (our show host) sat down with Chris Fitzjarrald, the Director and Writer of this award-winning documentary about the sports card industry, personalities, and unforgettable moments of the past three years.  Chris and Gary talk about the feeling like this well-done, hollywood-feature film was made jus...

Last night was full of awesome performances, prime-time games, and incredible shots in the NBA.  We all know about Luka Doncic and Jayson Tatum, but what about the return of Darius Garland, the excellence of Desmond Bane, or the emergence of Tyrese Maxey?  Do big games lead to big profits in the card market?  The answer is "yes, sometimes!"  Today's episode looks at current tre...

Whether you've collected Basketball Cards for a month or have been investing for decades, today's episode is one of those that fits every one of us at different times.  Gary takes a look at today's basketball card market and gives us SIX different types of investors. Six different approaches to buying and selling basketball cards and strengths & weaknesses of each.  Which one are you?  What approa...

Welcome to HoopsandCards, a podcast that celebrates Tyrese Maxey's career-high 44 point outburst last night and brings you some "just in time" advice for the dollar box and bargain hunting this weekend!  Collectors on ANY budget can find some great players and shocking deals at a card show, a shop, online at eBay, COMC, or WhatNot in the Dollar, two-dollar, or five-dollar boxes.  Gary opens today'...

One full week is in the books, friends, and it's time to update our TOP 20 CARDS and PLAYERS to invest in as Basketball Card collectors!  Gary brings the heat with some new names on the list and updates on all of our comeback players.  Meanwhile, are there some easy and clear strategies to get great deals on the cards you want right now?  We say yes!  Just be patient, and take some of our SEVEN (7...

Damian Lillard is on fire.  Jayson and Ja look like MVP types.  The Utah Jazz are 3-0 already!  With so much happening already in the NBA, is there anything "urgent" for basketball card investors?  We say no.  While it's great to enjoy, research, and know what's going on in the basketball market right now, the prices and buying opportunities should get even better in the n...

Finally, we have some REAL, LIVE NBA games to watch!  Zion is strong, Kawhi is back, Paolo is legit, and the Beard is on fire!!  When it comes to NBA Basketball cards, the excitement of games and high-scoring performances can make you want to buy players' cards immediately, and there is some value to buying in early.  But your best decision as a collector and investor in cards right now is simply...

It all starts TODAY!   Steph.  Lebron.  Tatum.  Embiid.  This year's NBA season is finally here, and with it comes an unlimited amount of fun, predictions, investing, and selling for Basketball Card collectors and investors.  Our host, Gary, brings us his picks and predictions for this NBA season, but spends more time talking about the cards, sets, rookies, players, and moments that will matter fo...

Basketball fans and card collectors simply can't wait to see several superstars return to the court next week.  MVP types like Kawhi Leonard and Damian Lillard, All-Star candidates Zion Williamson and Jamal Murray, and Playoff hopefuls like Michael Porter Jr, Khris Middleton, and Jaren Jackson Jr could return soon and add so much to their teams, to the league, and to your card portfolio. &nbs...

Many collectors and investors in sports cards decide to have their cards "GRADED."  What does this mean?  Why do they do it?  How will "grading" your cards make them better or increase their value?  No worries - we have you covered in today's episode.  Gary talks about the basics of WHY to have cards graded... WHERE to get your cards graded... with a review of several popular companies and service...

Like another one of our FIVE BUYS episodes, today's thrilling conclusion of our Preseason Top 30 zeroes in on the players ranked 5th through 1st in our Investing priorities.  Gary takes you to five of the hottest names in all of sports cards, and gives some short-term and long-term plays to consider.  Our host is investing in four of these top five, and would love to save up the money to...

We continue our countdown of the top NBA Basketball card investments for this upcoming season. Can you believe it starts in less than a week?  It's crazy how quickly October is flying through.  Collectors and investors everywhere are familiar with most of today's names - Trae, Kawhi, and The Joker - but there are opportunities and strategies to take with each one of these players, and we...

Fantasy Basketball, where any one of us can be a general manager who drafts a team, adds players through trades and free agency, and competes against friends - CAN help you as a Sports Card investor.  In today's episode, Gary talks a bit about the weekly or daily decisions a fantasy basketball "owner" or "manager" might make in a Yahoo or ESPN league, and how those things help prepare sports card...

Just NINE days before the NBA Regular Season starts, we continue with our countdown of the PRESEASON TOP 30 players/cards for basketball card collectors and investors.  Today's episode focuses in on players 13-20 in the rankings of players with descriptions of what/when to buy or sell these players.  Some of today's guys are returning from difficult injuries or dramatic offseasons. &nbsp...