Trading Card Therapy

What should PSA do when more affordable grading tiers return? In Trading Card Therapy Episode 127, Leighton takes a closer look at the current state of card grading and shares an idea for how PSA could better serve longtime collectors when lower-cost submission options become available again. With the potential for huge demand and another flood of submissions, should collectors who have supported...

Leighton purchased a $25,000 Babe Ruth card at the National Sports Collectors Convention. Hear about the 1917–1920 Felix Mendelssohn Babe Ruth in this episode of Trading Card Therapy. With only a small number of examples known, this particular Ruth is historically significant because it represents one of the earliest cards to designate Babe Ruth as a member of the NEW YORK YANKEES — while still pi...

Leighton is giving away $100 EVERY HOUR of EVERY DAY during the entire National Sports Collectors Convention this week in Chicago! See how easy it is to enter, and let us know how you would spend the $100 CASH if you win. Leighton also shows off a vintage collection purchasing including a 1954 Topps Hank Aaron rookie card. Leighton is always buying collections and always offers a FREE appraisal. R...

A 1952 Topps Mickey Mantle rookie card was stored in an old screw down holder that Leighton opens for the first time in YEARS. Will the card get damaged? A 1909-11 T206 Honus Wanger was restored and is now at auction. Leighton discusses the what the card looks after the restoration. Interested in selling a collection? Leighton is always buying collections with his company, Just Collect. You can re...

In Trading Card Therapy Episode 123, Leighton Sheldon welcomes Barry Walner and Justin Hirsch, founder of Rabbit Hole Auctions , to share the unbelievable story behind a signed 1952 Bowman Mickey Mantle card that sat quietly in Barry's collection for more than 70 years. As a young boy in the 1950s, Barry mailed baseball cards and magazine photos to his favorite players, hoping to receive their...

Derek Grady, Executive Vice President of Heritage Auctions , joins Leighton on Trading Card Therapy to talk about the state of the hobby with a big focus on the PSA grading pause. Leighton is always buying collections through his company, Just Collect . If you're interested in selling a collection, reach out for a FREE APPRAISAL! Thank you to our sponsor, AuctionWire ! The best place to find c...

Marc shares how AuctionWire was built to solve a major problem for collectors: keeping track of cards, tickets, autographs, TCG, and other collectibles across dozens of auction houses, marketplaces, and dealer inventories. The episode includes a live demo of AuctionWire’s search tools, universal saved searches, auction calendar, AI-powered recommendations, and upcoming features like universal POP...

On episode 120 of Trading Card Therapy, Leighton sits down with Mike from Junkwax Hero for a wide-ranging hobby conversation. They discuss Mike’s collecting journey, the growth of his YouTube channel, Strongsville’s vintage card show community, iconic pickups, Attic Find stories, the rise of eye appeal stickers, and a nostalgic 1994 SP baseball pack rip. Leighton is always buying collections with...

In Episode 119 of Trading Card Therapy, Leighton sit down with Greg from Midlife Cards to dive deep into the real meaning behind the hobby — from childhood memories and family connections to the friendships that span across the country. We talk about:How collecting becomes therapy during life’s toughest moments The powerful bond between Greg and his father through cards Why the chase matters more...

Welcome back to Trading Card Therapy! In Episode 118, we take a deep dive into one of the most fascinating and misunderstood areas of the hobby — Star Basketball cards from 1983–1986 (with Michael Jordan) with a good friend of ours, David @high_speed_card_chase. Leighton is always buying collections through his company, Just Collect! Reach out for a FREE APPRAISAL any time HERE .

Jeremy Lee of Sports Cards Live joins your host, Leighton Sheldon, on Trading Card Therapy to talk about his show, collecting history, and tips for content. Follow Jeremy's Sports Cards Live HERE . Leighton is always buying collections with his company, Just Collect. Reach out for a free appraisal any time HERE .

James Fiorentino joins Leighton Sheldon on the new episode of Trading Card Therapy podcast. Fiorentino is an incredible artist of fine art, illustrations, water colors, and more who is big into the hobby. Leighton and James talk about combining passions together and spots-related pieces. Leighton is always buying and selling collections through his company, Just Collect. You can reach out for a fr...

Was the 1948 Leaf set actually released in 1948—or 1949?In this episode of Trading Card Therapy, we uncover the truth and hidden history behind the 1948/49 Leaf Baseball set, including newly uncovered legal documents that challenge long-held hobby beliefs. Author and researcher Brian joins the show to break down Leaf’s printing process, rare short prints, color variations, lawsuits with Bowman, an...

In this episode of Trading Card Therapy, Leighton talks about Goldin Auctions and their fresh to the hobby T206 Honus Wagner PSA 1 that has been with the family since 1910. He also talks about the Collectors Universe acquiring Beckett and talks about his experience in local card shows. Leighton is always buying and selling collections with his company, Just Collect. He also helped discover a T206...

Cards from the recent RED CROSS find have been sold plus a N28 Cap Anson crossover from Beckett to PSA! Leighton brings you the story today on Trading Card Therapy. Check out the full story of the Red Cross find HERE .Leighton is always buying collections with his company, Just Collect. Interested in selling a collection? Reach out for a free appraisal any time HERE .

In this episode of Trading Card Therapy, Leighton talks about his trip to Nashville to purchase a collection that included 16 - 1910 Red Cross T215 tobacco cards! Leighton is always buying collections with his company, Just Collect. Interested in a selling a collection? Reach out for a free appraisal any time HERE .

In this episode of Trading Card Therapy, Leighton discusses why shill bidding is bad plus he shows off 75+ graded vintage cards from a new collection that walked into the Just Collect store! Leighton is always buying collections with his company, Just Collect. Interested in a selling a collection? Reach out for a free appraisal any time HERE .

In this episode of Trading Card Therapy, Leighton shows a recent purchase of a Michael Jordan Auto card that he added to his collection. Plus a discussion on choosing between the Top 3 Shoeless Joe Jackson cards in the hobby. Also, he talks about the recent sale of the 1986 Fleer Michael Jordan Auto Card that was brokered for $2.7 million by Goldin and much more! Leighton is always buying collecti...

In this episode of Trading Card Therapy, Leighton talks about Savannah Banana Baseball Cards, The PSA price increase and the Sam's Club Karen / Pokémon Cards incident. Leighton is always buying collections! If you're interested in selling a collection and would like a free appraisal, reach out any time at JustCollect.com

In this episode of Trading Card Therpay, Leighton Sheldon talks about the rare 1933 Goudey Nap Lajoie and asks the question: If the value was equal, would you choose the 1933 Goudey Nap Lajoie or 1933 Goudey Set? Leighton is always buying collections! If you're interested in selling a collection and would like a free appraisal, reach out any time at JustCollect.com

In this episode, we talk about customers being thrown out for making deals with each other at sports cards show. We also received an ungraded collection of 1950s-60s Baseball Cards with a lot of Mantle cards- Fresh to the hobby! Join Leighton Sheldon each week on Trading Card Therapy. Leighton is always buying and selling collections, too, through Just Collect. Reach out for a free appraisal any t...

Legendary dealer/collector, Levi Bleam, once owned a 1952 Topps Mickey Mantle rookie card graded PSA 9! Does he regret selling the iconic card too early? Hear the story and more on Trading Card Therapy with Leighton. Leighton is always buying and selling vintage cards! Reach out for a free appraisal any time at Just Collect .

Jam packed Trading Card Therapy episode today! The Doctor, Leighton Sheldon, talks about the 12 million dollar Michael Jordan and Kobe Bryan 1/1 Logoman card, a box of multiple Mickey Mantle cards just loose in a box sent to him for an appraisal, and more! Leighton is always buying and selling vintage cards. Reach out for a free appraisal any time at Just Collect .

In this episode of Trading Card Therapy, Leighton talks to a long-time collector who is trying to complete a 1933 Goudey Signed Set! Marty | @Signed1933Goudey (IG)Here is a list of the 12 signed cards that Marty needs for the 1933 Goudey Signed Set:29 Jimmie Foxx38 Fred Brickell70 Pete Scott88 Russell Rollings89 Tris Speaker90 Jess Petty119 Rogers Hornsby154 Jimmie Foxx158 Moe Berg173 Roscoe Holm1...

In this episode, Leighton talks about helping a friend buy 10 cards for a $50K portfolio, a rare Babe Ruth card just purchased, and a new software that is going to be available to sign up at the National ‪@NSCCSHOW‬ .Leighton is always buying collections! If you're interested in selling a collection, you can reach out for a FREE appraisal here: Just Collect