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

Tis the season and Gary is back to share Christmas Gift ideas for everyone in the Sports Card universe! Collectors, Investors, Players, Companies, and NBA Teams are all on Santa’s hit list and the gifts and predictions are fast and furious in this one! Check out today's episode and don't forget to join HoopsPLUS - here's the scoop:  YOU'RE INVITED!  To our new member-supporter platform f...

Less than two weeks till Christmas and maybe you're still shopping for gifts... or maybe you WANT Basketball cards for Christmas!  We don't blame you!  Today's episode gives us TWO "FIVE BUY" countdowns - one for players and one for card products and Christmas Gift Ideas for your favorite Hoops and Cards junkie!  We hope you have a terrific holiday and stay healthier than most NBA stars are these...

Today's episode features current NBA and Basketball Card updates to help you stay "in the know" here in a strange December market.  Gary covers NBA trade rumors swirling around Damian Lillard, Domantas Sabonis, Ben Simmons, and more!  Finally, the 2021-22 basketball card release dates are specific and soon - Hoops, Donruss, and others are on the way and we've got you covered! YOU'RE INVITED!  To o...

Rookies are usually the hottest cards each Basketball season, and for good reason!  In this episode, we rank the last FIVE rookie classes - including names like Luka, Zion, Tatum, LaMelo, and Cade!  Which players are destined for superstar status, the hall of fame, or injured reserve?  Which cards would be worth chasing?  Which sealed wax products are the best (safest) deals ri...

Market forces are blowing the value of Basketball Cards every which way, but some players and products are trending up.  Even this week, Gary at HoopsandCards gives us some timely stats, insights, and opportunities for players stepping into the spotlight.  You'll enjoy today's episode about FIVE BUYS in a roller-coaster market - some are risky and some are longer-term strategic - all for...

Our Basketball Cards 101 series helps beginning investors and collectors embrace and understand some of the basics of Basketball Cards! In today's episode, Gary takes a look at the 2020-21 Rookie Class, one year after they launched their new careers in the NBA.  With Anthony Edwards, LaMelo Ball, and the surging Tyrese Maxey... this class has a lot of star power and card values to watch over...

Here in the USA, we are celebrating Thanksgiving week and it reminded me to finish our very own Thanksgiving episode of Hoops and Cards! Gary rattles off all the terrific people and opportunities to be thankful (or not) this year in Basketball Cards! YOU'RE INVITED!  For more Basketball Card updates, podcast episodes, and support of our podcast, sign up for HoopsPLUS, our new member-supporter plat...

After four adventurous days in the Deep South USA, Gary is back to talk NBA cards, major injuries, rising investments, and 2019 Wax Buys. Hoops and Cards is all for the Basketball collector and investor in you, with a growing fan base in more than 45 countries around the world! YOU'RE INVITED!  For more Basketball Card updates, podcast episodes, and support of our podcast, sign up for HoopsPL...

We're back with another weekend episode about all things NBA Basketball Cards!  Gary gives us a first-ever rundown of Who's Hot and Who's Not, a mix of players whose card values are trending in one direction or another right now.  Let's not only look at a team or player's performance, but the overall flow of the NBA season and the playoff potential for these card values.  Hello, Tyr...

Well, we've seen at least one player's performance send his cards "through the roof" in the first month of the NBA season.  Can you guess who might be next?  The NBA is full of players who are stepping into larger roles and outstanding performances here in November and it won't be long before your local dealers and eBay sellers find out about them.  Our Host Gary gives you FIVE BUYS...

Basketball Cards 101 covers the essential, critical, MAIN things you need to know as a Basketball Card collector or investor.  The condition of your cards is extremely important to what they are worth and how they look.  Today's episode has Gary talking about how to take good care of your cards and keep them in good condition for display or resale.  If you value your Basketball card...

It's a strange time for the cards market as people have more big sporting events to watch than at any other time of the year!  Two weeks in to the NBA season, some players have taken their games to the next level.  New superstars, future stars, and GOATs can still present a perfect buying opportunity for patient investors and collectors.  Gary from HoopsandCards brings us some strat...

It's the WEEKEND and that means we're heading to a Card Show!  This time, Gary goes dollar-box diving for treasures, rookies, and giveaways for the show.  The FIRST SIX listeners to message Gary directly on Instagram @hoopsandcards will receive a free "DUCK" - dollar box card - in the mail next week from Gary's card show treasure hunt.  One elusive "treasure," the Miles Bridges Priz...

We frequently release a podcast about "hot" players or cards and suggest them as "FIVE BUYS."  But how would we know?  What things do we look for?  How can you, as a collector or investor, apply some of the same ideas or principles and learn to recognize an emerging card or player before the prices jump?  Yes, it's still possible, and Gary - our host at HoopsandCards - spends m...

Short phrases can be powerful.  Voices can have influence.  In this episode of HOOPSANDCARDS, Gary shares two key thoughts to remember when it comes to buying and selling basketball cards in the market right now.  The first is "What are you listening to?" How will you stay current and effective in following the NBA and finding great deals on basketball cards?  What voices, sour...

We're nearly one week into this NBA season and a Basketball Card market that is back on the move.  Which players have shown up so far with the potential to break out?  Which players seem to be missing in action?  Gary takes HoopsandCards personally, giving us some suggestions and stories from this weekend and some goals for the week ahead.  This episode deals with Listener Feed...

These days, Basketball Cards come from so many brands, variations, and styles.  For this episode of Basketball Cards 101, we wanted to give you a "CLIFFS NOTES"-esque review of all the major brands in 2021 and some information about each one.  Gary walks us through names like NBA Hoops, Donruss, Mosaic, Select, Optic, Prizm, and more!  Don't feel the pressure to learn everything abo...

These days, Basketball Cards come from so many brands, variations, and styles.  For this episode of Basketball Cards 101, we wanted to give you a "CLIFFS NOTES"-esque review of all the major brands in 2021 and some information about each one.  Gary walks us through names like NBA Hoops, Donruss, Mosaic, Select, Optic, Prizm, and more!  Don't feel the pressure to learn everything abo...

Tuesday night marks the start of the 2020-21 NBA Season.  Collectors and investors may want some advanced notice of certain players or cards that could see a spike in their values during these first few weeks.  For our first "FIVE BUYS" segment of this season, Gary gives us FIVE specific "things" that he believes are worth buying at today's prices and timing in the Basketball Card market...

Today's episode features another Sports Card entrepreneur and podcaster - Samantha from Women of the Hobby!  In early 2021, "WOTH" started connecting with women collectors, investors, and sports fans, and content creators in the world of Sports Cards.  Sam's podcast, Instagram, and YouTube channel is building a community of women of the hobby who share their stories and feature a hobby-themed "Wom...

When the NBA Season starts, most of us will be excited to buy and watch players who are making headlines.  But how do you plan and invest in Basketball Cards strategically throughout the course of the NBA calendar?  Are there some obvious buying opportunities and moments to prepare for?  What does the card market do around the All-Star Game, Christmas Day, or the Spring push for the...

Our countdown of the TOP TEN August buys in the West continues today as Gary gives us five incredible players to chase - a goat, a superstar, and three rising stars under the age of 24!!

Here’s the start of a five-part series on the Top Ten buys in each conference of the NBA for Basketball Cards today! Gary takes us to the research and rationale behind players 6-10 in the West and some cards to scoop up this week!

Here’s another weekend episode where Gary, our favorite podcast host, shares about his adventures at a local card show and some weekend ideas for any collector an investor of basketball cards to consider. We hope these episodes add value and fun to what you were doing as Investors and Collectors and we would love to hear your success stories - @hoopsandcards on Instagram this week!

Here’s an episode that has it all. You deserve no less! Gary talks about the Vegas NBA summer, some adventures in online sports cards, and a few name drops and buys for the crazy buying season of August 2021!