Sports Cards Live

In this segment, Leighton Sheldon of Just Collect joins Jeremy, Joe, and Mr. Minty to dig deeper into PSA’s recent survey, exploring how its upcharges, proposed services, and data strategies could be paving the way toward an IPO. The conversation covers potential implications of Collectors going public, the psychology of new offerings like high-res imaging and PSA-branded sleeves, and PSA’s expand...

In this segment of Sports Cards Live Episode 270, Jeremy and Joe kick things off by discussing the recent PSA survey that stirred up the hobby. Mr. Minty (Steve) joins to share his take on whether PSA is planning to offer card cleaning services—and what that would mean for his business. They get into the ethics, risks, and semantics of “grade prep” vs. “cleaning,” the liabilities PSA might face, a...

What Makes a Card Iconic in 2025? In part 5 we wrap up our deep dive into the “25 in 25” iconic cards survey with a spirited discussion about what truly makes a card iconic. Does it require staying power—or is “iconic” just a snapshot in time? The panel weighs in on modern hobby trends, scarcity vs. popularity, the blurred line between player fame and card relevance, and the methodology behind sco...

The Making of the Iconic 25 in 25 List: Survey Preview & Hobby Deep Dive In Part 4 we go behind the scenes on Adam Gray’s new 25 in 25 project, aiming to identify the most iconic sports cards of the 21st century. Adam joins Jeremy, Joe, and Chris for a detailed walkthrough of the survey and its goals. From pop culture to popularity, from consensus to controversy, this conversation explores what tr...

A Teen Leads the Way: Vintage, Value & Hobby Wisdom at 15 In part 3 of this weeks livestream, 15-year-old collector and content creator Aaron from Tropic Collects joins the show to share how he got into vintage basketball, how he advises other young collectors, and why he avoids breaking and wax. Ken wraps up his segment by reflecting on Aaron's impact, and the conversation dives deep into how tod...

Hobby Lanes, Lasting Bonds & The Caitlin Clark Effect In Part 2, Jeremy, Big Ken, and Joe explore how friendships and trust shape the sports card hobby more than profits ever could. They dive into the importance of evolving as a collector—whether that means staying in your lane or switching it up entirely. The conversation also tackles Caitlin Clark’s explosive rise in the card market and whether...

Cards vs. Experience: The Collector’s Dilemma In this thought-provoking episode, Jeremy welcomes Big Ken from the Sports Card Lessons podcast to dive into a collector’s dilemma: Would you rather own a player’s iconic card or attend their championship win in person? Jeremy, Ken, and co-host Joe Poirot explore how personal experience, value, and passion intersect when collecting. Plus, Jeremy shares...

In the final segment of Episode 268, the panel dives into thought-provoking discussions on collecting philosophy, specifically around the concepts of "ruling in" versus "ruling out" when selecting cards to focus on. Chris McGill shares his methodical approach to narrowing down collectible cards by systematically ruling out options rather than immediately identifying favorites. Jeremy counters with...

In part four of Episode 268, Ben Hossler from Rolling Insights brings a data-driven analysis of the NFL's young quarterbacks, diving into their performance metrics, card values, and even Instagram followings to gauge cultural impact. The panel, including Chris McGill and Joe Poirot, discusses the intriguing relationship between on-field performance and hobby popularity, exploring why some players'...

In this third part of Episode 268, Stephen Ho discusses the logistics of securing his $381K Ovechkin RPA Gold 8/8, revealing why he chose to keep it safely stored at the Fanatics Collect vault. The panel explores how ultra-rare cards are handled, from security considerations to the decision of whether to keep a prized card at home or in a professional vault. Spinotron and Karvin Cheung weigh in on...

In this second part of Episode 268, the discussion continues with Stephen Ho, Spinotron, and Karvin Cheung as they delve deeper into the world of ultra high-end hockey cards. They explore the concept of "coffin cards" versus "commodity cards" and debate whether an RPA numbered to 99 can still be considered rare. Karvin shares his perspective on the significance of serial numbers, especially the cu...

In this episode of Sports Cards Live, we dive deep into one of the most significant hockey card purchases in recent memory. Stephen Ho joins us to share his thoughts on spending $381,000 on the iconic Alexander Ovechkin Cup RPA Gold 8/8. We discuss the card’s importance, the mindset behind such a purchase, and the cultural and collector significance of serial number 8. Karvin Cheung, the creator o...

In this episode of Sports Cards Live, we dive deeper into the philosophy behind collecting: Do you choose the card, or does the card choose you? Building on our previous discussion, we explore how nostalgia, aesthetics, strategy, and practicality shape our collecting decisions. We also tackle thought-provoking topics like why rookie cards hold a special place in the hobby, how aesthetics and data...

In this episode of Sports Cards Live, we explore the deep and personal philosophy behind collecting with a thought-provoking question: Do you choose the card, or does the card choose you? We discuss how aesthetics, nostalgia, and personal connection drive collecting decisions and whether there’s a deeper force at play when certain cards just feel meant to be. We also dive into the unique challenge...

In this episode of Sports Cards Live, we sit down with Johnny from Mintink to discuss the latest challenges facing Canadian card shops, including the impact of tariffs on sports card products. Johnny shares how these new costs are affecting the availability of Panini, Topps, and Upper Deck products, as well as the creative strategies Mintink is using to adapt. We also dive into the ongoing debate...

In this episode of Sports Cards Live, we sit down with Leighton Sheldon and special guest Grant Phalen to explore one of the hobby’s most debated topics: unopened vintage packs. The conversation dives into the excitement, nostalgia, and controversy surrounding whether to break the seal or preserve the mystery. From tales of rare finds like the O-Pee-Chee Hockey cases to Grant’s stories of iconic u...

We dive into the fascinating world of vintage wax packs with special guest Grant Phelan. Grant, a long-time collector and expert on unopened packs and display boxes, shares insights into what makes these relics of the hobby so collectible. Jeremy also reveals his latest card show find: a rare 1957 Topps hockey pack, part of OPC President Gary Koreen's collection. The episode covers the challenges...

This week on SCL 2.0 (Ep. 266): We kick things off with Leighton Sheldon of Just Collect, delivering his weekly take on the vintage market—we will hone in on the recent sale of a Honus Wagner T206 restored copy that sold for $1.98M and what that means. Hobby legal analyst Paul Lesko returns with a fresh round of lawsuits and legal developments impacting the sports card world right now. Then T-Pott...

SCL 2.0 EPISODE #265 Guests: Dave Schwartz @Iowa_Dave_Sportscards Leighton Sheldon @JustCollect Mikey Singer @SportCardExpo1 Josh Madigan @hockeycardsgongshow Ben Hossler @rollinginsights Chris McGill @chris_hoj @CardLadder We're tackle hot hobby headlines with a rotating panel of hobbyists, taking your questions and comments! Joe Poirot from Santa Cruz rides shotgun! We are likely to go into over...

SCL 2.0 EPISODE #264 Guests: Rich Klein @sabrgeek Leighton Sheldon @justcollect Dan Lynch @DansVintageBaseballPC Mikey Singer @SportCardExpo1 Grant Paterson @gpsportscards Chris McGill @chris_hoj @cardladder We're tackle hot hobby headlines with a rotating panel of hobbyists, taking your questions and comments! Joe Poirot from Santa Cruz rides shotgun! We are likely to go into overtime so join us...

SCL 2.0 EPISODE #263 Guests: Matthew Rawker @1956toppsguy Josh Adams @midwestvintagecards & @90sauctions Ben Hossler @rollinginsights Chris McGill @chris_hoj @cardladder We're tackle hot hobby headlines with a rotating panel of hobbyists, taking your questions and comments! Joe Poirot from Santa Cruz rides shotgun! We are likely to go into overtime so join us live grab your favorite beverage and s...

SCL 2.0 EPISODE #262 Guests: Dr. Jim Beckett Leighton Sheldon @justcollect Tony Leebrick @southerncollector14 Brad Hartlin @psacanada Chris McGill @chris_hoj @cardladder We're tackle hot hobby headlines with a rotating panel of hobbyists, taking your questions and comments! Joe Poirot from Santa Cruz rides shotgun! We are likely to go into overtime so join us live grab your favorite beverage and s...

SCL 2.0 EPISODE #261 Guests: Bill Nay @eephuspitch Leighton Sheldon @justcollect Chris Sewall @collectorinvestordealer Ben Hossler @rollinginsights Chris McGill @chris_hoj @cardladder We're tackle hot hobby headlines with a rotating panel of hobbyists, taking your questions and comments! Joe Poirot from Santa Cruz rides shotgun! We are likely to go into overtime so join us live grab your favorite...

SCL 2.0 EPISODE #260 Guests: Sean Cates @victoryinvestments Leighton Sheldon @justcollect Darryl Garner @doctorcollectible Karvin Cheung, The Architect @karvin15 Chris McGill @chris_hoj @cardladder We're tackle hot hobby headlines with a rotating panel of hobbyists, taking your questions and comments! Joe Poirot from Santa Cruz rides shotgun! We are likely to go into overtime so join us live grab...

SCL 2.0 EPISODE #259 Guests: Graig Miller @midlifecards Matthew Rawker @1956toppsguy Brian Wells @shipmycards Paul Hickey @paulhickey @sportscardstrategy Chris McGill @chris_hoj @cardladder We're tackle hot hobby headlines with a rotating panel of hobbyists, taking your questions and comments! Joe Poirot from Santa Cruz rides shotgun! We are likely to go into overtime so join us live grab your fav...