Ken Cairns

Sports Card Lessons Podcast

Leisure EN ↓ 397 episodes

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.

Author

Ken Cairns

Category

Leisure

Podcast website

www.podserve.fm

Latest episode

Jul 10, 2026

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Episodes

Keeping up with the hobby - with Joe @premiersportsri 27.06.2024

This episode I bring on my good friend Joe @premiersportsri To talk about his lane in the hobby and how he's been adapting to the changes in the hobby over the years. S4E48

Selling Old School - Chantilly Recap 23.06.2024

This episode I recap the Chantilly show and selling cards to people who actually care about the cards and not just the comps and selling percentages S4E47

Trading up to PSA 10's 17.06.2024

This episode I talk about trading up to PSA 10's , I recap the weekend shows, and address a listener comments.. S4E46

What's the end game? 12.06.2024

This episode I talk about getting the news I lost my table space at the National this year and not understanding why they are enforcing table rules this year and the effect it's had on so many people. S4E45

EC3 - Mohegan Sun Card Show Recap & Pickups 10.06.2024

This episode I recap My weekend at the EC3 Mohegan Sun Card show. A Wemby Kaboom & a 14 year old making 100K on WhatNot S4E44

Is it football season yet? 05.06.2024

This episode I talk about getting ready for the ec3con at Mohegan Sun and questioning is it too early to be loading my cases up with football cards. S4E43

Dealing with friends When it comes to Cards & Money 03.06.2024

This episode I ask how do you make deals with friends in the hobby when it comes to cards and money? I also talk about attending 2 shows and share my pickups

Breaker to Repacker with Nik @goldsealcards 30.05.2024

This episode I talk with Nik @goldsealcards, we talk about his hobby journey from breaker to repacker and he gives us a look behind the curtain of his repacking business. S4E41

Buying formula for sports cards 26.05.2024

This episode I break down buying a card with no current comps. I question the buying formula, and wonder what would happen if eBay stopped sharing recent sales. S4E40

QB Pricing - Who's a buy right now 22.05.2024

This episode I break down QB pricing and talk about who is a buy right now and why. S4E39

Kabooms over comps - Fenway Card Show Recap 20.05.2024

This episode I talk about selling Kabooms over comps and recap the Fenway Card Show S4E38

NSCC & The rising cost of table space 15.05.2024

This episode I talk about the new rules and consequences for selling booth & table space at The National. I also talk about the rising cost of tables at smaller shows. S4E37

The Hobby Math is wrong!! 13.05.2024

This episode I talk about the hobby math that doesn't add up, I also talk about 2 shows I attended over the weekend and share pickups.. S4E36

State Of The Hobby - Soccer & The SoCo Expo 09.05.2024

This episode I bring on Anthony @sacccards to talk about the Soccer card market and the SoCo Expo S4E35

Big Card Pickups - North East Card Expo 06.05.2024

This episode I talk about 2 big card pickups and recap the North East Card Expo at Chelsea Piers in Stanford CT. S4E34

Lessons learned - 4 years of prospecting 02.05.2024

This episode I talk about prospecting strategies and utilizing the same information I use for fantasy sports. I also warn of mistakes I've made and what I've done to not repeat those same mistakes. S4E33

Getting re-energized in the hobby 28.04.2024

This episode I talk about getting past some hobby fatigue and having a big week in the hobby that ended with me acquiring a CJ Stroud Kaboom S4E32

Hofstra sports card show recap 22.04.2024

This episode I recap the Hosfstra sports card show not being what it once was and returning to pre-pandemic form . I also share show stories and pickups. S4E31

Adjusting dealer strategies for today's card market 18.04.2024

This episode I bring back Brad @outlaws_sports_cards to talk about the current state of the sports card hobby and what adjustments we are making to keep up with the current card market. S4E30

Deals gone bad 15.04.2024

This episode I talk about deals that went bad, A recap of the 413 Card show, and I talk about some frustrations I faced this weekend in the hobby. S4E29

PSA 10 or Bust 10.04.2024

This episode I dive into pricing on rookie QB's comparing pricing on PSA 9 cards that are worth less than raw cards and why it makes sense for cards graded 8 or 9 to crack and sell raw. S4E28

Stay in your lane 07.04.2024

This episode I talk about why staying in your hobby lane is more rewarding and how it will lead to a better hobby experience regardless of how you hobby. S4E27

Now is the time - Liquidating Baseball 04.04.2024

This episode I discuss my plan to liquidate all my baseball and reinvest the money into football. S4E26

Buyer beware with retail wax 31.03.2024

This episode I talk about the terrible ROI on retail wax and the lack of quality control. S4E25

State of the hobby pop culture and more with Jeff @jeffs_cards 28.03.2024

This episode I bring on Jeff @jeffs_cards, we talk about his hobby journey, his love for comics and pop culture cards, and the current state of the hobby. S4E24

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