Sports Cards & A Cup of Joe

The wait is over. After 15 years, licensed NBA Topps cards are back, and everything is about to change. In this episode, Joe dives deep into the massive shakeup in the trading card industry as Fanatics takes the reins from Panini and reintroduces licensed Topps basketball products for the first time since Steph Curry’s rookie season. What does this mean for collectors? What happens to iconic Panin...

This week, Joe takes a break from the market talk and deep dives to focus on something we all need a little more of... fun. Whether you've got a full-blown man cave, a cozy corner in your office, or just a spot at your desk, this episode is all about turning your sports card collection into a space that brings you joy. Joe shares personal stories, creative display ideas (from budget-friendly to fu...

Sports Cards & A Cup of Joe just crossed 15,000 downloads! Thank you so much for listening! In this episode, Joe dives into one of the biggest questions facing collectors right now: to grade or not to grade. With PSA’s latest price increase, longer turnaround times, and an evolving market, how do you decide which cards are worth sending in and which aren’t? Joe shares hard-earned insights from...

What if the boxes collecting dust in your back room are actually buried treasure? In this episode of Sports Cards & A Cup of Joe, Joe takes you behind the scenes at the shop for a deep dive into one of the most unexpectedly rewarding projects he’s tackled in a while: turning long-forgotten inventory into real sales. From unopened 80s rack packs and obscure Panini NBA sticker lots, to Domino’s...

When the market’s hot, so is the risk. In this eye-opening episode of Sports Cards & A Cup of Joe, Joe dives into the must-know lessons for collectors, investors, and flippers alike, especially when everything looks like a good deal. From hidden card damage and screw-down disasters to shockingly convincing counterfeits and deceptive auction tactics, Joe shares real-world stories from decades i...

Hold on to your top loaders, this episode of Sports Cards & A Cup of Joe is a wild ride through some of the most jaw-dropping card sales. Joe takes you inside the Summer 2025 Goldin Auction, breaking down record-smashing results that had even industry insiders guessing (and guessing wrong). From a $793K LeBron James Prism Gold to a quarter-million-dollar Jordan Star rookie, a half-million-doll...

In this episode of Sports Cards & A Cup of Joe, we dive into the ultimate battle you didn't know you needed: Mickey Mantle vs. Mickey Mouse. What starts as a fun "apples vs. oranges" concept quickly turns into a powerful lesson on global recognition, card scarcity, and hidden opportunities in the hobby... Why are vintage Mickey Mouse cards vastly more rare yet significantly cheaper than Mantle...

Thinking of selling your sports cards, memorabilia, or autographs but you're not sure where to start? It's an eye-opening episode where Joe breaks down the real truth about consignment in the sports card world. From shady auction house practices to risky 99-cent starting bids, Joe shares the pitfalls that have burned collectors and how to avoid them. Whether you're downsizing your collection or lo...

This isn’t your typical episode, but it might be the most important one for you that Joe's recorded yet. If you’ve spent years (or decades) building your collection of cards, coins, comics, or autographs… what happens to it if something happens to you? In this episode, Joe shares real stories from collectors who faced that exact moment and how some were prepared... and some definitely were not. Wh...

It’s been a wild week at the shop! Joe’s been holding hobby history in his hands. We’re talking 1951 Bowman Willie Mays, Mantle rookies, Clementes, and more. But, that’s just the warm-up. This episode takes you on a deep dive into baseball card design across the decades, starting with the 1950s, rolling through the '60s, and hitting the sweet spot of the '70s. Joe ranks his all-time favorite Topps...

What makes a card collection personal? In this heartfelt and nostalgic episode, Joe dives deep into his own PC (personal collection), sharing iconic stories, collector tips, and a few surprises from his decades in the hobby. From Hank Aaron to Mickey Mouse, vintage Peanuts cards to NBA legends like Jordan and Maravich, Joe’s collecting journey is anything but typical, and that’s exactly the point....

Let's talk about Kevin O'Leary’s $12.9M sports card shockwave! This week on Sports Cards & A Cup of Joe, Joe dives into what may be the biggest moment in hobby history: the $12.93 million sale of the iconic Kobe Bryant/Michael Jordan dual Logoman card, and the surprising syndicate behind the purchase. Spoiler: Shark Tank’s Kevin O’Leary just put the hobby on the map in a massive way. What does...

Hold onto your card sleeves, hobby fam. A new world record has just been set, and it's sending shockwaves through the trading card world. Nearly $13 million for a single card... and no, it's not what you'd expect. In this jaw-dropping episode, Joe breaks down the historic sale that’s rewriting the record books and what it means for collectors everywhere. But before the big reveal, Joe takes you on...

Is the hobby stronger than ever? In this week’s episode of Sports Cards & A Cup of Joe, Joe dives into the red-hot world of modern sports cards, breaking down the real trends behind the headlines. From the explosive rise of repack products to his concerns, Joe shares hard-earned insights to help you buy smarter, collect better, and avoid the hype traps. Whether you're a seasoned collector or j...

This week on Sports Cards & A Cup of Joe, Joe Davis pulls back the curtain on his bold new venture: CartoonCardz.com—a fresh twist on the trading card hobby that’s about to shake things up. Whether you're a vintage sports card veteran or just curious about collecting, Joe walks you through the "why" behind this brand and how it could open up a whole new world of nostalgic, character-driven col...

In this episode, host Joe Davis shares the wild contrast between two recent grading appointments, one with a small stash of cards, the other a stash not so small: eleven notebooks, multiple shoeboxes, and some of the most iconic vintage baseball cards you can imagine. You’ll hear about four 1951 Bowman Willie Mays rookies, a Mickey Mantle rookie, Koufax, Clemente, Jackie Robinson, Hank Aaron, Satc...

Joe’s back from the National, voice almost intact, and ready to break down what everyone’s buzzing about: the shifting state of the graded card market. From surprising numbers at the show to insider insights on PSA, SGC, and the rise (and risks) of Pokémon submissions, this episode is packed with real talk, market observations, and actionable advice. What’s really going on with PSA grading standar...

Joe’s back, voice still recovering, but passion fully intact. After a record-setting week at The 2025 National, he’s sharing the big-picture takeaways that are worth the listen. From the sales tidal wave that hit their booth, to the surprising trends in vintage and modern, and the moment dealers started borrowing cash, this episode is packed with insight, hustle, and a behind-the-scenes look at wh...

Fresh off the show floor and still hoarse from the action, Taylor and Perri sit down to give you the inside story from the 2025 National Sports Collectors Convention — the biggest and boldest National in history. From the breaking booths to corporate showcases, from vintage gems to the Cartoon Cardz launch, this episode is your all-access recap from the GotBaseballCards team. What’s inside? Hear f...

The crowds are wild. The sales are wilder. And the hobby? Potentially thriving like never before. In this special on-the-ground episode of Sports Cards & A Cup of Joe, Joe Davis brings you a raw, energized report straight from the floor of the National Sports Collectors Convention in Chicago—and it’s unlike anything he’s seen in his decades in the hobby. With attendance records already shatter...

In this landmark episode of Sports Cards & A Cup of Joe, Joe drops a major announcement that’s been months in the making—one that’s about to change the landscape of the hobby for collectors everywhere. What happens when decades of passion for trading cards, a deep love of childhood nostalgia, and the spirit of entrepreneurship collide? Joe’s got the answer—and he’s revealing it here first, bef...

In this special episode, Joe Davis takes you behind the scenes of the massive prep underway for The National — the biggest event of the year in the sports card hobby. From booth setup to inventory madness, Joe shares what it really takes to prepare for the show (spoiler: the real hustle happens before the doors open). Get a sneak peek at what Got Baseball Cards is bringing to Chicago — from bargai...

In this episode of Sports Cards & A Cup of Joe, Joe returns from the massive 960-table Nashville Card Show with fresh insights and excitement about the state of the hobby. Joe shares behind-the-scenes moments from the show floor — from booming vintage sales and abundant grading submissions to a shocking twist involving a “signed” Shohei Ohtani baseball. Get Joe’s firsthand take on: Why Pokémon...

Joe Davis is cracking open the vault of nostalgia in this episode of Sports Cards & A Cup of Joe—and this time, it's personal. With decades of firsthand experience and a deep love for the hobby, Joe walks you through the iconic rookie cards that defined the 1980s, year by year. From the electric debut of Rickey Henderson to the hobby-shifting arrival of Ken Griffey Jr., this episode covers the...

In this episode, Joe shares an unforgettable experience with Gary, an 83-year-old collector who drove 14 hours from New York with just one banker box?  Nearly 400 cards were submitted for PSA grading, many in surprisingly high condition. And just a day later? Another collector walked in with a Jackie Robinson high number and Willie Mays rookie—solidifying it as a 1952 Topps kind of week. Joe refle...