JELI CARDS PODCAST

This episode John and I dive into the current football card market for players in the NFL who have been underperforming. Players like Daniel Jones, Justin Fields, and Joe Burrow are not having the season everyone was expecting them to have. Are these failed investments? Do you think they can turn their seasons around in order to salvage their own card market? Are you also the collector/investor wh...

This episode myself, John, and Eric of Jeli brought you on a journey into the world a Pokémon once more! This time we dedicated an episode to talk about the new release of Pokémon 151. Generation 1 holds a special place in our hearts, because this is where all our collecting began! However, could this set have been better? Find out what we had to say in this weeks episode!

This is a very special episode because joining us today is Olympic medalist and creator of Medalist Breaks Clayton Murphy. Clayton is the perfect person to talk to when it comes to not only everything related to the hobby, but especially when it comes to F1 card collecting/investing. Clayton gives you great insight into the lesser known world of F1 cards. F1 cards are new to the hobby so there’s a...

This episode John and I kick things off recapping our day as vendors at the Chicagoland Sports Cards Show hosted by 727Kardz! We also discuss the first week of NFL games. Who were the biggest winners and losers of week 1, which player made the biggest splash, and John ends things with a football card market update!

This episode John and I had to talk baseball even though week 1 of football is starting. September baseball is one of the most exciting months in all sports. We have witnessed Bryce Harper and Giancarlo Stanton hit milestone home runs. We have teams like the Cubs and Mariners battling for their division title. We also have players making their case for MVP honors. Oh yeah and a prospect called JAS...

If you’re a fan of Jeli Cards, and fans of sports card shows, then come check us out at the Chicagoland Sports Cards Show in Darien, IL! The show will be on September 9th from 9am-3pm! It’s hosted by 727Kardz so you know it’s going to be great! You can check out 727Kardz on Instagram for more information, and we look forward to seeing everyone!

On this weeks episode, John and I kick it off by discussing the major headline news in regards to the NFLPA and Panini. We debate what this might mean for the hobby going forward, and if this is a good thing for the future of sports cards. Also we continue our discussion about the GOAT’s of sports cards. Which player could potentially surpass the 1952 Topps Mantle card and become the greatest spor...

This episode I asked John why there hasn’t been more modern baseball players who have cracked the million dollar mark in sports cards. We have seen modern players like Patrick Mahomes, Justin Herbert, and Luka Doncic sell for over $1,000,000, but Mike Trout was the only modern baseball player to ever surpass that amount. Will baseball ever see another $1,000,000 sports card from a modern player? I...

This episode John discusses his experience consigning cards with Probstein Auctions. We both go over the benefits of using a consignment company that utilizes eBay auctions vs consigning with Goldin, Heritage, or PWCC. Also we look ahead into the football card market, and give you our long term and short term investment players headed into the 2023 season!

Another National Sports Collectors show is in the books! John and I wanted to recap this years National, and give you our opinion of the show compared to 2021. We highlight the cards we managed to pick up, the cards we were able to sell, and took a look ahead at this upcoming football season!

This episode John and I quickly went over our plan of attack (my lack of a plan) for the National in Rosemont, IL!! We briefly talked about the players we planned on hunting for while at the show, and also gave you some tips on how to make your next visit to the National a success!

This episode John and I discuss the importance of Fanatics new business, Fanatics Events, within the hobby. Fanatics wants to recreate a Comic-Con type event for sports collectors and hobbyists with a more modern fan-focused experience. What does this mean though for the future of other sports collectors shows? Is Fanatics truly trying to take over all aspects of the hobby? John and I had a lot to...

This episode John and I kick things off by recapping the All Star week events! Keep an eye on card markets for the players in the Home Run Derby because that might be a good time to sell now! Also John and I each picked two MLB players who we think could be great buys in the future. Plus at the end of this episode we discussed the future of Ohtani and where he might end up before the trade deadlin...

This weeks episode, John and I elaborate on a topic we mentioned in the previous episode. I asked John if a players stats during the season truly has an impact on the market? We both wanted to dig a little deeper into this question because there are many different factors that can help drive the markets. Factors like hype, player success, team success, and even FOMO can all play a major role in wh...

This episode is all about the new MLB Top 100 Prospect List! This list is a great research tool when looking for players to collect and invest in. John and I go over some of the current markets for both players on the list and players who didn’t make the cut. Don’t be blinded only by the top prospects though! Take the time and truly look for the value across all 100 players. You never know which p...

This week we are joined by Marc aka Pro_Wrestling_Kingpin! He’s an avid wrestling fan who loves the hobby and loves ripping wrestling packs. Marc and I discuss many topics like Panini’s multi-year deal with the WWE to manufacture wrestling cards, the record breaking 1/1 sale, and who might be the next WWE legend in the making. Find out what we had to say on this weeks episode!

This episode is different from our typical sports/trading card topics. For the first time on the podcast, Jeli Cards enters the world of comic book collecting! We were lucky to have comic book collector Komikz98 join us for this episode, and she’d his knowledge of all things comics! Comics are fun to read, but can also make you money in the future. You might not make that instant profit like you c...

This episode is all about hockey cards, and how they are undervalued compared to sports like Football, Basketball, and Baseball. We were lucky enough to have hockey fanatic and collector Hockey Town John join us for this weeks episode! His knowledge of not only the sport, but the untapped market that is hockey cards is why we had to bring him on the podcast. He gives his version on why hockey card...

This episode John and I discuss how the hobby seems to have gotten away from being a collectors hobby to more of an investment opportunity. Retail product has surged in both the amount of cards printed and how much the product costs today versus what it use to cost a few years back. With the increasing prices of retail product, is it even worth buying anymore? Do hobbyists still buy into sets beca...

This episode is perfect for new hobbyists or anyone looking to help grow their business! John and I discuss where to start if you’re new the collecting cards. We used our own examples when we formed Jeli Cards that we thought would be important key topics. The hobby can be overwhelming at times especially because there’s money to be made in just about every sport. However, finding your niche is th...

Sports card breaks and TCG breaks have taken the card hobby to a level it’s never been before! Collecting and investing into cards has changed because you no longer have to invest into wax in hopes of pulling a specific player or team. Card breaks give hobbyists the opportunity to invest their money a little bit more wisely without breaking the bank for some of these expensive hobby boxes. Breaks...

John and I discuss on this weeks episode whether or not modern Pokémon sets are still worth the investment in terms of resale value. Pokémon cards have played a prominent role in card collecting which is why the vintage sets/cards are so valuable in the current hobby market. However, will the newer modern sets accrue the same value over time? Find out what we think in this weeks newest episode!

The new Netflix show “King of Collectibles: The Goldin Touch” inspired this new episode! John and I are both avid collectors, and a show about collecting definitely didn’t help our desire to buy more cards! This episode John and I discussed the show and what this series might do for the collectibles hobby in the future. Goldin Auctions is arguably the best consignment based company in the hobby in...

John and I have differing opinions on this topic which made for a great discussion! We both see the benefits from either choice you make as long as you’re profiting from the product or card. However, it truly is the million dollar question you have to ask yourself. Quick flips can be a great way to make consistent profit while you continue to grow your business and/or personal collection. Career h...

Social media can be a great distraction from the real world, and it has played a major role in the Card Hobby! The hobby may not be where it’s at today if it wasn’t for businesses and influencers promoting cards and their markets through informative and creative content. Social Media stars like Card Collector 2 and Leonhart have inspired other hobbyists to chase their dreams within this hobby. The...