Sports Card Lessons Podcast

This episode we deep dive into prepping for The National. Everything you need to know along with some tips, tricks, & good advice. We look at the final 8 teams in WC and make our predictions. Zip also shares some PC pickups. Thursday Night Live 7/9/2026 SCL HC S8E46

This episode I deep dive into PayPal G&S purchase protection to see if we're still covered when shipping sports cards. I also share new inventory pickups for The National. SCL S8E45

This episode we take a look back the 1st half of 2026 in the hobby. We also look ahead to the 2nd half and make some predictions. Thursday Night Live 7/2/2026 SCL HC S8E44

This episode I talk about changing up my buying strategies buying more for quick flips and less to hold for in season selling. I recap a local show and talk about TCG dealers filling up tables at local shows. SCL S8E43

This episode we talk about hobby relationships and how important they are. We talk about Zips lunch break deal & another installment of POP or CHOP. Thursday Night Live 6/25/2026 SCL HC S8E42

This episode I talk about deciding to buy a repack over wax. I also recap the EC3-CON Show at Mohegan Sun Casino in CT. SCL S8E41

This episode Big Ken & Zip talk about what we're currently buying. We bring on @specialonecards host of The90 Soccer Podcast to talk world cup, prospecting soccer, & what happens to the soccer market when The World Cup is over. Thursday Night Live 6/18/2026 SCL HC S8E40

This episode I recap the Causeway Card show and talk about making some trades and how fair should trading be. I also share my show pickups SCL S8E39

This episode we talk about TCG taking over card shows, Gary Vee comments that winter is coming in the hobby, & our current buying strategies. Guest co-host tonight Corey Donahue @Collect4good & Bigger than cardboard Thursday Night Live 6/11/2026 SCL HC S8E38

This episode I talk about being at a card show with no wi-fi or cell service. I recap 2 weekend shows and share pickups. SCL S8E37

This episode we talk about what is driving the hobby & why it isn't slowing down. Thursday Night Live 6/4/2026 SCL HC S8E36

This episode I talk about the football card market getting ready to take off. I also recap 2 weekend shows with pickups. SCL S8E35

This episode we respond to PSA breaking news and we answer listener questions. Thursday Night Live 5/28/2026 SCL HC S8E34

This episode I talk about the current state of our economy and what affect it has on card shows. I recap the Foxwoods show & share today's pickups. SCL S8E33

This episode we take a look at recent record sales on some ultra modern & modern cards, Are these cards over priced? We compare TOPPS vs Panini QC & Gem Rate. Thursday Night Live 5/21/2026 SCL HC S8E32

This episode I ask who do you trust for comps? What sample size do you need in sales to trust the higher comps. I also recap the Mount Kisco card show. SCL S8E31

This episode we discuss PSA's big announcement, TOPPS products sitting on retail shelves | and the NFL Schedule release. Thursday Night Live 6/14/2026 SCL HC S8E30

This episode I talk about buying an SSP low pop card and ask the question should I ship to PSA for quick partner sale with small profit or bring to shows and swing for the fences.. I also recap The North Haven Card Show my 1st show as a promoter. SCL S8E29

This episode we talk about PayPal G&S high volume denials - POP or CHOP is back with some spicy topics. TOPPS Chrome Football | Bowman Basketball | Fanatics Fest | World Cup Soccer | MJ Cards Thursday Night Live 5/07/26 SCL HC S8E28

This episode I recap the Northeast Sports Card Expo, a 2 day 350 table show in Stanford CT. I also talk about knowing the value of your cards if you plan to sell them at card shows. SCL S8E27

Thursday Night Live 4/30/2026 We put the listeners in the driver seat and decide the topics for tonight. SCL HC S8E26

This episode I talk about low end football slabs being a big seller at card shows right now being bought up by re-packers & WhatNot streamers. I also recap the Causeway show in Boston & share pickups SCL S8E25

This episode I talk about my strategies buying in the offseason to resell 3-6 months later and how I calculate what I should be paying for maximum profit. I recap 2 weekend shows and share pickups. SCL S8E24

This episode we look at pre-season QB prices and take a look at the numbers when it comes to the questionable multiplier between PSA 9 & PSA 10. The release of TOPPS Chrome Football and we both share some big pickups we had during our week off. Thursday Night live 4/16/2026 SCL HC S8E23

This episode I talk about an attendee that waisted a good amount of my time at a show and walked away without a deal, I also talk about setting up at a mostly Pokemon show and buying sports cards. SCL S8E22