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
NE Sports card expo recap, eBay purchases straight to PSA Grading, listener questions 03.04.2025 1:29:58
This episode Tyler gives us a recap of the North East Sports Card Expo in Quincy Ma, We discuss new service between eBay & PSA buying cards on eBay and sending straight to PSA for grading, We answer lots of great listener questions. SCL HC S6E23
Pricing rare/scarce cards with no recent sales, Largest card shows, listener questions. 27.03.2025 1:17:55
This episode we talk about pricing rare/scarce cards with low pop and no recent sales, largest card shows in US not including The National, Listener spotlight & questions. SCL HC S6E22
Profit over greed 23.03.2025 33:17
This episode I discuss choosing profit over greed. Selling cards before there prime window of opportunity for a profit and not holding holding out and risk losing money.. S6E21
Fanatics vs Panini, Fanatics repacks, & What and where we're buying from. 20.03.2025 1:19:50
This episode we discuss Panini/Fanatics lawsuit moving forward, Fanatics entering the repack market, & what and where we're buying from. SCL HC S6E20
How to Maximize profits in the card market 17.03.2025 43:03
This episode I talk about maximizing profits on graded cards. Weekend recap of 2 shows and pickups including a big Caitlin Clark card. S6E19
NFL free agency, showcases at shows, pricing your cards, & pineapple on pizza 13.03.2025 1:14:14
This episode the trio discuss the latest in NFL free agency, the desired look of cases at shows, to price or not price your cards, & the burning question where does pineapple belong.. We also add a new segment "listener spotlight" S6E18
Bad Deals in your hobby circle 10.03.2025 34:11
This episode I talk about problems with deals in your hobby circles gone bad, are there any guide lines or unwritten rules to keep problems at a minimum? Weekend recap and pickups.. S6E17
Players with NBA playoff upside, Card markets are rising, & The next vintage 06.03.2025 1:12:54
This episode we bring on Chris McGill from Card Ladder to discuss NBA players to watch going into the playoffs, Card markets are up month over month, & his thoughts on the next vintage. SCL HC S6E16
Causeway show recap 02.03.2025 39:24
This episode I bring on Tyler to recap the Causeway show (3/1/2025) We break down the entire show, talk about great buying and selling opportunities & setting up an inviting space for attendees to sell their cards.. S6E15
NBA Vs WNBA Prizm pricing, 4 Nations Tournament, Hobby boxes to chase 27.02.2025 1:03:08
This episode we talk about NBA vs WNBA Prizm hobby box pricing, 4 Nations Tournament success and how this would look for the NBA, & prior year hobby boxes to chase. SCL HC S6E14
Big Mahomes pickup - Communication & Body Language at card shows 23.02.2025 38:13
This episode I talk about how important good communication and body language is at card shows. I also remind everyone this is a hobby and it's supposed to be fun.. I share weekend pickups including a big Mahomes RC.. S6E13
ec3con recap, PSA grading standards, hobby vs industry, & Caitlin Clark cards 20.02.2025 1:23:55
This episode we recap ec3con, we discuss PSA grading standards, hobby vs industry, & Caitlin clark card values college vs WNBA. SCL-HC-S6E12
Are card shows the best place to buy inventory? 17.02.2025 38:00
This episode I recap the East Coast Collectibles convention show at Mohegan Sun Casino, I also talk ask the question are card shows the best place to buy inventory? S6E11
Profit vs Entertainment, players under the radar to chase, thoughts on Fanatics breaking. 13.02.2025 1:06:31
This episode we we talk about profit vs entertainment when it comes to expenses while traveling and setting up at shows. Players to chase during the offseason, & will fanatics stop selling wax and just hire breakers to keep more profits. HC S6E10
First to market - grade & sell as fast as you can 09.02.2025 31:04
This episode I discuss grading and selling as fast as you can for maximum profitability. I also talk about the availability of retail football cards long after release day. S6E9
Super bowl impact, offseason strategies, & the new vintage 06.02.2025 1:24:24
This episode we discuss Super bowl impact on card prices, offseason buy, hold, sell strategies, & the new vintage. Hobby Chop Episode 4 SCL S6E8
Quality over Quantity, Building a better PC, Building better showcases, & pickups of the week 02.02.2025 31:12
This episode I talk about building a better PC owning the top 1% of a players cards. Buying better inventory for my showcases, & share pickups from a lot I purchased. S6E7
Dealer strategies.Too many card shows? Selling cards private vs.auction. PSA 9 vs raw 30.01.2025 1:16:23
This episode Ken & Tyler discuss their strategies for Culture Collision. The Trio answer listener questions. Too many card shows? Selling cards private vs. public auctions. PSA 9 vs. raw HC3
Culture Collision Recap 2025 27.01.2025 45:57
This episode I recap my trip to Atlanta Culture Collision. Selling over 90% of my inventory in 2 huge deals.. I also recap a Saturday night trip to CardsHQ and hotel trade nights. S6E5
The Hobby Chop E2 23.01.2025 1:00:54
This episode the trio discuss PSA statement released about delays in processing grading orders and meeting advertised timelines. We also discuss timing the market with grading and with the NFL playoffs who we should be selling and holding right now. HC-E2
No Trade Zone & weekend show recaps 19.01.2025 34:45
This episode I talk about trading up or down in the hobby. I also recap 3 weekend shows. S6E3
Hobby Chop E1 16.01.2025 1:18:46
This 1st episode of Hobby Chop the trio talk about wild card weekend and the impact good or bad on player card prices. We also give some predictions on the divisional round games HCP-E1
Destination Card Shows - Causeway show recap 13.01.2025 37:29
This episode I talk about why I think destination card shows bring bigger crowds and a better show experience. I also recap the Causeway card show in Boston. S6E1
Building a PC through grading - Season 5 finale 06.01.2025 33:09
This episode I talk about building a Caitlin Clark PC through grading. I share some cards from a recent PSA sub and recap a weekend show. S5E50
Goodbye 2024 w/Jordan @zipscards 01.01.2025 1:17:46
This episode I bring back Jordan @zipscards for a 2024 hobby year in review. We also look ahead to 2025 and set some hobby goals. S5E49
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