The Great American Collectables Show

Brian Drent from Mile High Card Company reviews his current auction and shares his thoughts on the changing of the hobby. Steve Verkman from Clean Sweep Auctions also joins us to chat about his auction, and we continue with the Great American Collectibles AI Greatest Baseball Tourney. Who won this week’s game between the 1998 Yankees and 1995 Atlanta Braves? Tune in to find out!   Guest Links: Luc...

Al Crisifulli from Love of the Game auctions joins Tom & Rico to discuss his plan to help the fire victims of LA. They also discuss some of LOTG great stuff happening in 2025. Jared Kavlie from Pristine Auctions also joins us to discuss the thousand s of items he is featuring in his auctions.   Guest Links: Love of the Game Auctions: https://loveofthegameauctions.com/ Pristine Auctions: https:...

Our good friend Derek Grady from Heritage Auctions makes his return to the show after a lengthy absence, we find out why he’s been gone and find out what’s new with Heritage. Calvin Arnold from Robert Edward Auctions also joins us to discuss their New Look as well as their current auction. Finally, Bob Broadwater from Collectibles Insurance pops in to discuss the importance of having your collecti...

John Taube from JT Sports joins Tom and Rico to discuss everything bats and Jordon Gilroy from Lelands also drops in to discuss their big upcoming auction. Tom, Rico and John also read the results form Round 1 of the GREAT AMERICAN AI BASEBALL TOURNAMENT, between the 1927 New York Yankees and the 1955 Brooklyn Dodgers. Who Will Win? Tune in to find out!     Guest Links: Game Used Bats: https://gam...

It’s New Years Day and the Show must go on! Today JM and guest host Joe Tomasulo of Goldin Auctions are talking about 2025, Babe Ruth & why exactly he was a legend, Hockey and the latest great auction at Goldin.     Guest Links Goldin Auctions: https://goldin.co/   #Petesheppars #thecollectorconnection #Loveofthegameauctions #Pristineauctions #Baseball #Sterlingsportsauctions #Thenationalcolle...

It’s Christmas!! and who better to have on the show than our good friend and Italian paisan, Charlie Parrino from JRI Cards joins. Today the guys are gonna be all over the place …Christmas … The Hobby….Growing up Italian….  We also have a couple of surprise guests in studio with us. And we have a big announcement regarding a new segment that begins in January.   Guest Links JRI Cards: https://jric...

On the show today, Tom and JM are joined in studio by Jeff Gross. Jeff is “the guy behind the card”…… The Babe Ruth Morehouse Bakery card and is here to talk with the guys about the famous card and much more. Also joining the guys remotely is REA Auctions president Brian Dwyerto chat about the amazing Ruth Card that just sold for over 800.000! And our pal Lee Behrens drops by to discuss his big wi...

Today Tom and Rico are joined by Dan Wulkan from Memory Lane Auctions to chat about this huge auction Memory Lane has starting next week. Dan and the guys are also joined by Brian Copolla, Jimmy Ryan and Vinny Balisky, the three guys in charge of the biggest Card shows on the East Coast!   Guest Links Memory Lane: https://memorylaneinc.com/ NY Shows: https://www.nyshows.org/ Lucky Card Show: https...

Today, Tom and Rico are joined in studio by guest host Paul Borges from PB Collectibles. Also joining the guys remotely is former Boston radio personality and current morning host on the Coast Sports Network out of Florida, Pete Sheppard. Together they talk about Pete’s early days and his move from Boston to Florida. They also have a bunch of laughs as they discuss their 5 favorite Boston Athletes...

Today Tom and JM and joined by their good friend, Al Crisafulli of Love of the Game Auctions. Al is here to talk about their current auction that includes items such as a Willards V122 Ruth Card, a 51 Mantle SGC5, tons of signed 51 Bowmans and much more. They also discuss if the election could have an impact on the hobby and whether or not there seems to be more and more quality vintage items popp...

Joining Tom and Rico today is Rick Snyder of MINT State Inc. Rick is here with another discovery of another Ty Cobb card with the Ty Cobb back!! Also today, Joe Orlando will be joining us to talk about the original Lucky Seven find and the guys all have a cool discussion on the T206 Collection.   Guest Links MINT Inc : https://mintstateinc.com/     Get a copy of Toms Book ‘The 100 Greatest Basebal...

Tom and JM chat with Jordon Gilroy from Leland’s to discuss thew big winter auction coming up. They are also joined by Joe Tomasulo from Goldin Auctions, watch as Tom and JM try to convince Joe to abandon the Evil Empire and join the “Dark Side”     Guest Links Goldin Auctions : https://goldin.co/ Lelands: https://lelands.com/     Get a copy of Toms Book ‘The 100 Greatest Baseball Autographs’ whil...

John Taube. The Bat Guru joins Tom & Rico to discuss all things BATS…Corked, cracked and otherwise Former Red Sox outfielder Jimmy Gosger also joins us to talk about his playing days with Rico. Lee Behrens of Sterling Sports Auctions wraps up the hour chatting about his current cool auction.   Guest Links https://gameusedbats.com/ https://www.sterlingsportsauctions.com/   Get a copy of Toms Bo...

Brian Drent of Mile High Card Company discusses if the modern market has come down to earth. Wheatland Auctions November Highlight & Paul Borges from PB Collectibles shares his thoughts on The Boston Show.   Guest Links: https://www.milehighcardco.com/ https://www.wheatlandauctionservices.com/ https://www.pbcollectibles.com/   Get a copy of Toms Book ‘The 100 Greatest Baseball Autographs’ whil...

This week Brian Coppola and Jimmy Ryan from JP’s Sports and Rock Solid Promotions as well as The National join us along with our paisan Charlie Parrino of JRI Cards.   Guest Links: JRI Cards: https://jricards.com/ The Long Island Show: https://www.nyshows.org/   Get a copy of Toms Book ‘The 100 Greatest Baseball Autographs’ while stocks last:  https://tomzappalamedia.com/100-greatest-baseball-auto...

Joining Tom and JM today is none other than Joe Orlando, Executive Vice President of Heritage Auctions and former President of PSA. Joe is going to take us through the card grading process. Later on the show, Scott Russell of the Collector Connection talks about his prewar auction.   Guest Links: Heritage Auctions: https://www.ha.com/ The Collector Connection: https://thecollectorconnection.com/  ...

Today on the show, Tom and Rico are joined by guest host Dan Wulkan of Memory Lane auctions to talk about the conviction of the thieves that stole the cards at Strongsville. We are joined at the top of the show by Yankee Expert and collector, Steve Lane, to talk about some amazing Mantle pieces he has collected over his life. Then finally we are joined by Jeremy Murray of Pristine Auctions to talk...

Join us with Hobby Titans Steve Verkman and Mike Hefner as we discuss the merger between Clean Sweep Auctions and Leland’s, two giants in the sports auction world. It is the birth of “Collectors First Auction Group” Jay Kaplan of Tobacco Row also joins us to discuss his great collection as well as the state of the vintage card world. https://www.cleansweepauctions.com/ https://lelands.com/ https:/...

Today on the show our pal Joe Tomasulo joins us to chat about the huge Goldin’s Vintage Auction coming in October, some one of a kind never offered before items are coming up to Bid. The Great American Collectibles Show is partnering with “Lucy’s Love Bus” to combat children’s cancer and so, today we are joined by Jackie Walker, Rebecca Curry and Steph Moran to speak on the organization.   Guest L...

Today Al Crisafulli from Love of the Game Auctions discusses his lates auction with Tom and JM and gives us his take on the state of the hobby. Later in the show, Brian Dwyer from REA Auctions also joins us to discuss his current auction.   Guest Links: Love of the Game Auctions: https://loveofthegameauctions.com/ REA: https://robertedwardauctions.com/     Get a copy of Toms Book ‘The 100 Greatest...

Joining Tom and JM today Mike Provenzale from Heritage Auctions gives us the “story behind the story” of the Babe Ruth “Called Shot” jersey. Later in the show Jeff Marren from Rockhurst Auctions also joins us to discuss his upcoming blockbuster auction.   Guest Links: Heritage Auctions: https://www.ha.com/ Rockhurst Auctions: https://rockhurstauctions.com/   Get a copy of Toms Book ‘The 100 Greate...

Today, Jordon Gilroy joins the ongoing discussion about the direction the hobby is going in. Are many “hobbyists” in it for the love or the buck? Tom Ruggie from Destiny Family Office will offer some great advice on maximizing the value of your collection and discusses his recent podcast. Guest Links: Lelands: https://lelands.com/ Destiny Family Office: https://destinyfamilyoffice.com/   Get a cop...

Today, Tom and Jm are joined by Brian Drent from Mile High Card Company as he gives us some investing tips for those that are interested in making a few bucks long term. Joe Drelich from The NSCC and The Philly Show chats about the success of the National and the great upcoming Philly Show.   Guest Links: Mile High Card Co.: https://www.milehighcardco.com/ The Philly Show: https://phillyshow.com/...

Today, John Taube of JT Sports and Joe Tomasulo of Goldin Auctions bang heads over athletes and teams and later in the show, Jared Kavlie from Pristine discusses the big Charity Auction at the National.   Guest Links: Goldin Auctions: https://goldin.co/ Game Used Bats: https://gameusedbats.com/ Pristine Auctions : https://www.pristineauction.com/     Get a copy of Toms Book ‘The 100 Greatest Baseb...

On today’s show, JP Cohen of Memory Lane Auctions joins Tom and JM to discuss the influx of influencers in the hobby and later in the show Paul Borges from PB Collectibles pays the guys a visit to talk about some of his latest incredible finds   Guest/Sponsor Links : Memory Lane Auctions: https://memorylaneinc.com/   PB Collectibles: https://www.pbcollectibles.com/       Get a copy of Toms Book ‘T...