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
TOPPS Football Announced - 2025 Rookie Class - Downtowns - Low pop Messi's 03.04.2026 1:04:54
This Live episode we talk about TOPPS Football, the 2025 rookie class and will downtowns hold their value. We also discuss low pop obscure Messi cards. Thursday Night Live 4/2/2026 SCL HC S8E21
Is the hobby out of control? Quincy Show Recap 28.03.2026 26:52
This episode I ask are we right back to 2021 in the hobby, out of control and hoping it never ends? I recap my trip to the Quincy Card Show. SCL S8E20
I Hate TOPPS - Shill Bidding - Bye Panini 27.03.2026 58:00
This episode I share my frustration trying to buy Bowman Basketball on pre-order, Too much shill bidding online & we say goodbye to Panini and share what we will & won't miss. Thursday Night Live 3/26/26 SCL HC S8E19
The National - Calling an audible on inventory 22.03.2026 22:28
This episode I talk about changing up the game plan on The National inventory. Keeping the original plan but also adding in more raw RPA's, Auto's, and numbered cards with higher value from $50-$350 because the value is there right now and these cards are in abundance.. SCL S8E18
Bowman Basketball - How this product will change everything 20.03.2026 59:42
This episode Topps announces Bowman Basketball and we talk about what it means for the hobby, WNBA Season on, and Big Ken's Big Announcement Live Thursday Night 3/19/2026 SCL HC S8E17
Market Correction? Is it coming? 14.03.2026 27:16
This episode I talk about the last 2 market corrections and in my opinion what prevents it from happening again. SCL S8E16
Ohtani vs Mahomes - Hobby Winners & Losers - NFL Free Agency 13.03.2026 1:11:04
This episode we debate who's cards we'd want to own Ohtani or Mahomes, We talk about hobby winners & losers when it comes to buying and selling cards, we also talk about whose card markets will see a bump after the dust settles in NFL free agency. Thursday Night Live 3/12/26 SCL HC S8E15
Absolute Hobby Insanity - Philly Show Recap 09.03.2026 33:41
This Episode I recap The Philly Show. Massive attendance, huge sales, & big pickups. SCL S8E14
March Madness | eBay Fraud | Preparing for the Philly Show 06.03.2026 50:23
This episode Ken talks about preparing all week for the Philly Show, We ask how fraudulent it is when these eBay envelopes never show up, and March Madness is Ken's selling Super Bowl with Bowman Chrome U Basketball.. Live Stream 3/5/2026 SCL HC S8E13
Stop using bulk at PSA... Do this instead 28.02.2026 32:29
This episode I discuss trying different options grading at PSA and share with you how to leapfrog bulk orders for a minimal expense per card. SCL S8E12
Is the hobby booming or breaking | RPA's or Case hits? | TOPPS Monopoly 27.02.2026 1:12:02
This episode we answer listener questions Live 2/26/2026 SCL HC S8E11
I'm buying the crap nobody wants 22.02.2026 26:42
This episode I recap the Causeway Card Show, I talk about a new strategy building a box for The National buying autographed cards at deep discounts, I share all my pickups from the last week including my Paige Bueckers Downtown PSA 10 that just arrived from PSA. SCL S8E10
Player predictions for 2026 | Who we're buying | March madness flips | Fanatics Grading Company 20.02.2026 53:36
This episode we give our 2026 player predictions, we talk about who we are looking to buy, March madness quick flips, & Is Fanatics shopping or a grading company. SCL HC S8E9
What the heck is going on in the hobby? 17.02.2026 29:51
This episode I talk about record breaking attendance & sales at recent card shows. Full recap the EC3CON show at Mohegan Sun Casino. Recent massive grading return SCL S8E8
TOPPS Chrome Orange vs Gold | PSA Pricing | 15K Panini Points 13.02.2026 1:02:43
This Episode we talk about what is more desirable in the TOPPS Chrome product and back it up with data. PSA raising prices good or bad for the hobby? My 15K surprise inside a case of Prizm WNBA blasters. Thursday night live 2/12/26 SCL HC S8E7
Are grading delays forcing new money into the hobby? 07.02.2026 23:36
This episode I talk about grading delays forcing people to continue putting out more money into the hobby waiting for grading orders to return. SCL S8E6
Ohtani's market surging | Damaged cards selling at auction | SB Predictions 06.02.2026 59:04
This Thursday Night Live 2/5/26, we talk abut Ohtani's market surging even higher, should we worry or keep riding the wave to WBC.. Is it fair for auction houses to be selling cards with no flaw descriptions, and our Super Bowl predictions. SCL HC S8E5
The work it takes to buy & sell Collections 01.02.2026 31:04
This episode I talk about the work needed in between the actual buying & the selling of collections and why it's not for everyone. 2 weekend show recaps & pickups SCL S8E4
Are Ohtani cards a dangerous investment in 2026 28.01.2026 1:03:11
This episode we talk about Shohei Ohtani cards and weather or not they're a bad investment in 2026. SCL HC S8E3
Building an online hobby community 23.01.2026 1:42:38
This week we bring on Adam & Dan from Cardboard Association talking about what it takes to build an online hobby community, keeping it active, and growing. Their rolls as Admins, and lessons learned and some great stories along the way. Thursday Night Live 1/22/2026 SCL HC S8E2
White Plains Recap | Called a collector | Share my weekend pickups 18.01.2026 31:56
This episode I recap the White Plains Card Show, Talk about being called a collector like it was a bad thing, share my weekend pickups. S8E1
Best place to sell cards | Listener Questions | NFL Playoff predictions 16.01.2026 1:10:37
This episode we talk about the best place to sell cards, NFL playoff predictions, we answer listener questions & Repack debut Thursday Night live 01/15/2026
New Buying Strategy | New Collaborations | Hobby Wins 11.01.2026 25:54
This episode I talk about buying cards for a repack with a new buying strategy. Buying with no margins or percentages but for liquidity and value. I also talk about some upcoming collaborations and weekly hobby wins. SCL S7E49
NFL Playoff Card Market - Playoff Predictions - Whose market is up/down 09.01.2026 1:00:21
NFL Playoff Card Market - Playoff Predictions - Whose market is up/down We also break down our new repack This Thursday Night Live 01/08/2026 SCL HC S7E48
New Hobby Strategies - A perfect plan for success 04.01.2026 33:03
This episode I talk about my hobby plan for success over the next 7 months leading up to The National. When to buy & grade. What I'll be selling month by month and a list of shows I'll be attending and setting up at. SCL S7E47
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