Ken Cairns
Sports Card Lessons Podcast
A weekly podcast of lesson's I've learned in the Sports Card hobby, card show recaps, and interviews with key people in the hobby.
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Episodes
Now's the time to buy football 25.03.2024 40:17
This episode I talk about why I'm all in on buying football this time of year and even willing to be at or above comps on certain players. I also recap 3 shows in 3 days. S4E23
Recapping Nashville & Chicago w/Chris @blanketcardcollector 20.03.2024 1:02:27
This episode I bring back friend of the show Chris @blanketcardcollector to recap the Nashville & Chicago card shows. S4E22
Dealing with dealers 17.03.2024 35:40
This episode I recap 2 weekend shows and talk about some experiences dealing with dealers that shouldn't be dealers..
Another hobby dead zone 10.03.2024 33:47
This episode I talk about another hobby dead zone, that period of time from after the super bowl to early April. I also recap a trip to the Mt Kisco NY card show. S4E18
No Consistency with PSA Grading 06.03.2024 28:23
This episode I talk about receiving my PSA orders with no consistency in the final grades. I also discuss my upcoming plans with these graded cards and shows I've booked so far. S4E18
Prospecting with a purpose 29.02.2024 29:12
This episode I discuss my past prospecting failures and what tools I currently use to make better decisions on who to prospect. S4E17
Jackpot!! Selling out at the East Coast Collectibles Convention 26.02.2024 32:45
This episode I recap East Coast Collectibles Convention at the Mohegan Sun Casino S4E16
Good Money - Dead Money & Market Timing 22.02.2024 39:24
This episode I talk about making a hobby plan that fits your needs and budget. Buying at the right time, selling at the right time and only tying up money you can afford to be without. S4E15
Adapting in the hobby & making it legit 14.02.2024 59:40
This episode I bring on Chris a financial planner and a dealer in the hobby. He talks about adapting in the hobby, financial literacy, and making the hobby legit. S4E14
Being active in the hobby creates hobby success 11.02.2024 28:22
Garden State show recap. Benefits of being active in the hobby and your hobby community.. S4E13
Does traveling to shows make "cents"? 07.02.2024 1:18:48
This episode is a collaboration with Craig & Carmine from Crosstown Cardboard Podcast. We each discuss if it makes "cents" to travel to shows and setup as dealers. S4E12
State of the hobby - from the dealers POV 04.02.2024 1:09:38
This episode I bring back Brad @outlaws_sports_cards to discuss the current state of the hobby and how we are seeing it here in the Northeast setting up as dealers and buying inventory to grade and sell. S4E11
What's going on with football prices? 02.02.2024 32:14
This episode I talk about odd spikes in certain football players at the wrong time of the season..
Culture Collision 2024 recap 29.01.2024 50:29
This episode I recap the 2024 Culture Collision show in Atlanta GA. I talk about the show, some deals, and new pickups.. S4E9
The challenges of hobby transitions 25.01.2024 39:41
This episode I discuss challenges good and bad transitioning focus in the hobby. I also talk about preparing for Culture Collision in Atlanta GA this weekend S4E8
3 Very different shows in 3 days 21.01.2024 43:39
This episode I recap 3 shows in 3 days and had very different experiences at all 3. S4E7
Talking all things hobby with Jon @basketballcardguy 18.01.2024 1:19:30
This episode I bring on friend of the show Jon @basketballcardguy to talk about what he's been up to in the hobby and some new and exciting things we can look forward to in the hobby and at the 2024 National S4E6
Tighter Margins 2 shows in 2 days 14.01.2024 40:17
This episode I recap setting up as a dealer in Secaucus NJ. and walking a show in Orange CT. S4E5
Valuable hobby lessons learned 10.01.2024 30:58
This episode I reflect on some really good and bad hobby lessons learned that enabled me to be more successful in the hobby. S4E4
Prizm Hobby not worth the money & I recap a Trip to a local show 07.01.2024 33:25
This episode I talk about my thoughts on Prizm hobby being a waist of money.. I also recap a trip to a local show. S4E3
Looking forward to 2024 04.01.2024 1:13:35
This episode I bring back friend of the show Brad @outlaws_sports_cards to close out 2023 and a look ahead to 2024. S4E2
What Players I'm prospecting and why 31.12.2023 31:04
This episode as promised I talk about the 3 QB's I'm prospecting in 2024 and why. S4E1
Are we starting to see a thinning of the hobby herd? 27.12.2023 33:28
This episode I discuss a possible thinning of the hobby herd. I also revisit a couple stories from last episode. S3E50
Making plans & Setting goals 21.12.2023 33:03
This episode I talk about how busy December is for me planning out next years shows, I also discuss the importance of setting hobby goals each year. S3E49
Buying for the NFL playoffs 18.12.2023 33:26
This episode I talk about which NFL players I'm buying now to sell during the playoffs and who I'm staying away from and why. S3E48
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