Refractor Rants: A Sports Card Podcast

WNBA Prizm, Modern Inserts & 2025 Topps Series 1 Parallels

Tue, 11 Feb 2025 03:42:54 +0000

This week Max and TV are back talking all things:

- Caitlin Clark rookie cards in 2024 WNBA Prizm

- Modern baseball inserts

- 2025 Topps Series 1 parallels

- Cody Bellinger

- Recent eBay sports card buys

Dallas Card Show, $4 Blasters & PSA Grader Notes

Tue, 23 Jul 2024 00:28:19 +0000

This week we are releasing an episode we recorded live last week on Instagram. We talk about Max's experience at the recent, controversial Dallas Card Show, Tommy finds $4 blasters at Meijer, and Max gets his first PSA submission back that includes grader notes.

Rip & Sell, Collect Singles, Or Burn It? The Hobby's New Favorite Game

Thu, 27 Jun 2024 03:27:26 +0000

This week Max reviews a Miami Card Show and TV creates a new game to compare different sports card products based on FMK: Rip & Sell, Collect Singles, Or Burn It? America's new favorite game show.

Topps Chrome Platinum, Shipshewana Card Fest & Tatis 1/1 Pull

Wed, 05 Jun 2024 08:55:00 +0000

This week on Refractor Rants, a podcast about all things sports cards:

- Everyone is opening 2023 Topps Chrome Platinum blasters

- Tommy goes to the Shipshewana Card Fest

- Max pulls a Fernando Tatis Jr. 1/1 sketch card from a Topps Rip Card

- Sell your GG Jackson Prizm Gold Fast Break Autos to Max

VilleGraphs On Graphing, Sports Card Shops & The Best Card Shows In The County

Wed, 08 May 2024 02:40:28 +0000

On this episode of Refractor Rants, a podcast about all things sports cards, TV and Max are joined by Ville Graphs - Head of Purchasing at Bridgeport Hobby.

BGS Grading Submission, Topps Chrome Basketball & NIL Innovation

Tue, 07 May 2024 01:48:03 +0000

This week on Refractor Rants, a podcast about all things sports cards:

- Max's recent BGS grading submission

- Wembanyama Cherry Blossom PSA 10 and quality control in recent Prizm releases

- Topps Chrome Basketball is back

- Tommy buys a Boo Buie NIL banger

Long Live Low End Sports Cards

Thu, 18 Apr 2024 13:57:36 +0000

This week Max and TV do a deep dive on the current state of the market for low end sports cards.

Industry Updates: Fanatics Fails, eBay X Goldin, Caitlin Clark 1st Bowman

Wed, 10 Apr 2024 10:50:00 +0000

This week Max and TV discuss:

- Fanatics failing pants test with MLB

- Topps gets better at marketing

- eBay buys Goldin Auctions?

- Caitlin Clark has the most iconic Bowman U era 1st Bowman

Max Returns With A $50,000+ PSA Submission

Fri, 05 Apr 2024 02:39:58 +0000

This week we discuss CardsMax's big return to the PSA submission world, the new Cllct site, random case hits like Prizmania & recent sports card buys.

Best of Guest Stories Part 1

Thu, 28 Mar 2024 02:41:31 +0000

This week we put together some of our favorite clips from episodes past including:

Episode 9 with @sunsporttradingco talking iconic non-sport cards

Episode 20 with @imomitchcards talking all things post-junk wax era cards

Episode 38 with @throwingched talking about how he got signed to a minor league deal off a Reddit ama

Philadelphia Card Show Review & Pete Maravich Rookie Card Discoveries

Wed, 13 Mar 2024 10:53:00 +0000

This week on Refractor Rants: A Sports Card Podast:

- Max attends and reviews the Philadelphia Card Show

- The Wembanyama Black Prizm 1/1 gets a PSA 10

- 2014 Topps Gold Foil complete sets

- TV has a Pete Maravich rookie card discovery

- Recent eBay buys and sales

New episodes every Wednesday. Your podcast for sports card yapping.

Albert Pujols Superfractor, SGA Black Prizm Rookie & A 1948 PSA 1 Leaf Babe Ruth @ PWCC Auction

Wed, 06 Mar 2024 11:00:00 +0000

This week on Refractor Rants:

The 2005 Topps Chrome Superfractor of Albert Pujols sells for 17k

SGC gets bought by Collectors - the parent company of PSA

Max is selling many cards in this weeks PWCC auction including a PSA 1 1948 Leaf Babe Ruth and a black pandora Downtown Patrick Mahomes

The SGA Black Prizm 1/1 rookie card sells for almost 200k: is that a good or bad deal? What would Wembanyama's Black Prizm go for?

New episodes every Wednesday. Your place for sports card yapping.

Burbank Card Show Recap, 2024 Topps Series 1 & Beckett RCR

Wed, 28 Feb 2024 12:22:00 +0000

In the first episode of Refractor Rants, TV and Max discuss Max's time at the Burbank Card Show, TV's 2024 Topps Series box rip, and recent RCR experiences.

Refractor Rants is a podcast about all things sports cards. New episodes every Wednesday.

The LAST EPISODE EVER of Young OldHeads

Wed, 07 Feb 2024 03:13:20 +0000

This is the last episode ever of Young OldHeads - don't worry, we got big plans.

Dallas Card Show Review, Top 5 Buster Cards, and Recent eBay Buys

Wed, 24 Jan 2024 03:25:11 +0000

This week Max and TV review Max's time at the Dallas Card Show, discuss 2024 Topps baseball parallels, go over Tommy's top 5 Buster Posey cards in his collection, and more.

Dallas Card Show Preview, NFL QB Playoff Market & Recent Sports Card Pick-Ups

Thu, 18 Jan 2024 00:28:46 +0000

This week Max and TV discuss Max's preparation for the Dallas Card Show, what QB's are hot in the card market during the playoffs, the new 2024 Topps flagship design, and much much more.

Certified Sports Cards On Early 2010's Ripping, PSA Submissions & Breaks a 2023 WBC Topps Box

Thu, 11 Jan 2024 02:24:59 +0000

This week CardsMax and TV are joined by another Max - Certified Sports Cards. We talk Max discusses his start in the hobby ripping early 2010's wax like 2012 Prestige Basketball and 2014 Bowman, how his PSA submissions work, and he rips a box of 2023 Topps World Baseball Classic live.

eBay Sports Card Buys of the Year & 2024 Goals

Fri, 29 Dec 2023 02:53:47 +0000

This week Max and TV discuss our listener's eBay buys of the year, our year in reviews on eBay, and 2024 sports card goals.

Another Double Superfractor Scandal, Alabama Card Show Review & A Value PSA Submission

Sun, 17 Dec 2023 21:27:45 +0000

This week Max and TV discuss yet another Topps double superfractor scandal from Bowman Draft, the price of ripping 2023 Bowman Draft, Max's time at an Alabama card show and his recent PSA value submission.

Shohei Ohtani Red Ink PSA 10, Brady's in Bowman Chrome & TV's Top 3 Klay Thompson PC Cards

Tue, 12 Dec 2023 01:40:09 +0000

This week Max and TV discuss Max's success in getting a PSA 10 on his 2018 Topps Heritage Red Ink Shohei Ohtani autograph, the new Bowman Chrome that includes Tom Brady autos, and TV goes over his top 3 Klay Thompson cards in his personal collection.

Philly Card Show, Repackers, & Recent Industry Updates

Mon, 04 Dec 2023 01:14:56 +0000

This week Max and TV discuss Max's time at the Philly card show, why people should chill out about repackers, and some industry updates like Fanatics getting exclusive deals with many up and coming athletes and eBay and COMC getting into bed together.

Cards HQ With Carter

Sun, 26 Nov 2023 19:18:31 +0000

This week Max and TV are joined by Carter - one of the founding partners at Cards HQ. Listen to hear Carter's background with cards and how we got involved with Cards HQ in Atlanta.

Bonus Episode: Live From The Burbank Card Show

Tue, 21 Nov 2023 06:41:14 +0000

This one is a throwback to when we did a live episode at the Burbank Sports Card Show... so don't blame us for the audio.

Buysportscards.com & Collecting 2004 Upper Deck Power Up + TCG With Guest Conner

Mon, 06 Nov 2023 03:11:35 +0000

This week TV and Max are joined by Conner - founder and CEO of buysportscards.com. Listen to hear the origin story of the site and the success of their October promo. We also discuss collecting 2004 Upper Deck Power Up and TCG.

Episode 69 - Debut 1/1's, Preparing For Dallas Card Show + Early Season Basketball

Sun, 29 Oct 2023 18:37:25 +0000

This week Max and TV talk all things sports cards including the new Debut Patch 1/1's in Topps Chrome Update, Max's preparation for the Dallas Card Show, and our observations on the basketball card market.

Episdoe 68 - 2023 Topps Update, Hofstra Card Show, And Recent eBay Sports Card Buys

Wed, 18 Oct 2023 04:03:22 +0000

This week TV and Max discuss all the parallels in 2023 Topps Update, Max's time at the recent Hofstra Sports Card Show, and our recent buys from eBay.

Episode 67: Card Show Pickups, Tacofractor Market Cap & Shohei Ohtani Heritage Red Ink RC Trade

Wed, 11 Oct 2023 03:33:46 +0000

This week Max and TV talk about their past weekend card show pickups, the Topps Tacofractor promotion, and how Max traded for a 2018 Shohei Ohtani Red Ink rookie auto.

Episode 66 - Collecting Tiger Woods Cards + Autographs, Superfractor Shenanigans + Modern Baseball With SaratogaSlabs

Sun, 01 Oct 2023 02:19:46 +0000

This week Max and TV are joined by esteemed card collector and dealer Alex aka @saratogaslabs on social media. We talk about how he pulled an orange Mike Trout Bowman 1st auto in 2009, what the best Tiger Woods cards are, the news about the duplicate superfractors and the bounty, and so much more.

Episode 65: New Allen & Ginter, Philly Show Review + Max's Next PSA Submission

Mon, 25 Sep 2023 00:17:59 +0000

This week TV and Max discuss the 2023 Topps Allen & Ginter checklist, review Max's experience at the Philadelphia Card Show, and go in depth on Max's new PSA submission strategy.

Episode 64: 2023 Bowman Chrome U Preview + Collecting College Sports Cards With @GabeyCardStacks

Mon, 18 Sep 2023 03:44:43 +0000

This week we are joined by esteemed college football card expert Gabey Card Stacks. We preview the 2023 Bowman Chrome U Football Card product, discuss collecting team color match college cards, and Gabey's tips for flipping cards on COMC.

Episode 63: Burbank + Dallas Sports Card Show Recaps

Tue, 12 Sep 2023 02:26:09 +0000

This week Max and TV discuss Max's travels to the Burbank and Dallas card shows. Max went to these card shows in back to back weekends and made so many deals that we recap here. Listen to hear about the damaged Trevor Lawrence Kaboom, Albert Pujols nasty patch, how Max hates being asked what his bottom is, etc.

Sports cards, card show pickups.

Episode 62: Hobby Industry Drama + Max's Grading Pile

Sun, 27 Aug 2023 23:32:53 +0000

This week Max and TV discuss some changes in hobby industry leadership, discuss Max's recent card show experience, and what we are buying in the lead up to the NBA season.

We start off discussing Brian Gray's departure from Leaf trading cards and some of the highlights of his tenure including the Harambe card and Pop Century. We then discuss Max's time at the Hobby Slam card show in Miami. Also discussed topics include the Veriswap CEO being bad at customer support, what Max is submitting for grading at the upcoming Burbank Card Show, and Tommy's recent PC buy on eBay.

Episode 61: Blue Prizms + Philly Card Shows W/ DelcoRips

Fri, 25 Aug 2023 03:25:13 +0000

This week Max and TV are joined by esteemed card collector and dealer @DelcoRips. Alex comes on and discusses his start with card dealing, his favorite basketball sets, and life as a Philly card show runner.

Episode 60 - CardMax's 1st Bowman

Tue, 15 Aug 2023 02:55:07 +0000

This week Max and TV discuss the Roberto Clemente "1st Bowman", Frozenfractors, and COMC buys.

Episode 59 - Eric Whiteback Tells All

Tue, 08 Aug 2023 03:44:33 +0000

This week TV and Max are joined by the Collectibles Guru himself: Eric Whiteback. Eric tells his collecting origin story, answers the tough questions and discusses the train wreck that is Panini.

Episode 58 - The National Card Convention Recap

Wed, 02 Aug 2023 01:19:08 +0000

This week Max and TV recap the National and give our review of the show.

Episode 57 - The National Card Convention Preview + Ohtani Mania Reflections

Mon, 10 Jul 2023 01:18:15 +0000

This week Max and TV catch up on what's been going on over the last few weeks, discuss the peak liquidity that is Ohtani and De La Cruz, and shoot the shit as usual.

Episode 56 - Jason Finally Comes On To Talk Bulk Value Rips and Hobby Advice

Mon, 26 Jun 2023 01:42:30 +0000

This one is full of good anecdotes and hobby knowledge. Listeners beware.

Episode 55 - Vintage Boxing, Card Shows + Collecting with @PhillyCards25

Mon, 19 Jun 2023 02:08:19 +0000

This week Tommy and Max were joined by Ryan @PhillyCards25 to talk all things Vintage Boxing, Philadelphia card shows, and his collecting origin story.

Episode 54: Nikola Jokic's Collectibility, Max's Project 2020 Update + Recent Pick Ups

Tue, 13 Jun 2023 02:18:33 +0000

This week we talk about the long term collectibility of Jokic rookie cards, Max educates Tommy on Project 2020 and we discuss our recent pick ups.

Episode 53 - Will Stern - the Writer the Hobby Needs

Tue, 06 Jun 2023 02:17:11 +0000

This week Max and TV host Will Stern - collector and writer. We discuss his tennis card collection, historical collectibles, and the best day of a nun treasurer's life.

Follow him @willstern_ on Twitter and subscribe to his newsletter.

Episode 52 - Max Trades His t206 Ty Cobb

Thu, 01 Jun 2023 01:37:05 +0000

This week are back from our short hiatus to talk Max's trip to the Dallas Card Show, how he traded his t206 Ty Cobb for a Mike Trout 1st Bowman auto, and catch up on how Tommy's move went.

Episode 51: Life Updates, Ron DeSantis Political Prospecting + Dallas Card Show Preview

Wed, 10 May 2023 03:30:27 +0000

This week TV and Max give some updates on their moves, discuss a rare political prospecting win and how Max is preparing for the Dallas Card Show.

Episode 50 - King of Collectibles Review + t206 Rainbows

Tue, 02 May 2023 01:33:21 +0000

This week Max and TV discuss the new Netflix docuseries the King of Collectibles, Max's recent pick ups, and reflect on the journey it's been since starting the podcast.

Episode 49 - FTH Brock Recaps Tommy's Time @ Ludex + Topps Chrome Collection

Thu, 27 Apr 2023 02:22:14 +0000

This week @FTHBrock comes on the podcast to discuss Ludex, card shows and his Topps Chrome collection.

Episode 48 - Mitch is Back: 1st PSA Sub + 90's education

Thu, 20 Apr 2023 01:22:00 +0000

Podcast fan favorite @IMOMitchCards is back to talk his 1st PSA submission, his take on modern interpretations of old Pacific products, and gives tons of wisdom.

Episode 47 - Whole Lot of Sports Card Shenanigans

Tue, 11 Apr 2023 01:37:26 +0000

Idk guys, this one got off the rails. Lot of good anecdotes and lessons in here though. Cards.

Episode 46 - Chantilly Card Show Review + Beckett Controversy

Wed, 05 Apr 2023 02:46:14 +0000

This week TV and Max discuss Beckett flip flopping on grading scale, checklist number debates, and review Max's experience at the Chantilly Card Show.

Episode 45 - Big League, Big Cards

Mon, 27 Mar 2023 01:30:34 +0000

This week Max and TV discuss the Chicago Sports Spectacular card show, the new Big League checklist, and miscellaneous card deals.

Episode 44: Philly Card Show, WBC + COMC Update

Mon, 13 Mar 2023 01:52:46 +0000

This week Max and TV discuss Max's experience at the Philly Card Show, the card impact of the World Baseball Classic, and Tommy gives an update on his ComC value submission process.

Episode 43 - Shipshewana, Deals + Life Update

Sun, 05 Mar 2023 20:54:57 +0000

This week TV and Max talk about Tommy's trip to the Shipshewana Card Fest, recent deals we've made, and give life updates.

Episode 42: Mourning Topps Opening Day + Recent Pick Ups

Wed, 01 Mar 2023 02:22:27 +0000

This week Max and TV discuss the end of Topps Opening Day, the rest of the Topps Industry Conference news, and our recent pick ups.

Episode 41 - Card Dealing + Content Creating with Nick @StakNSell

Tue, 21 Feb 2023 00:08:44 +0000

This week Max and TV are joined by Youtube superstar Nick @StakNSell to talk about how he started out in the card world, his strategies as a dealer and content creator, and break down some of the learning moments he's had over the last couple of years. Make sure to follow Nick on Youtube and all social media.

Episode 40 - Max Goes To The Burbank Card Show

Tue, 14 Feb 2023 04:24:46 +0000

This week Max and Tommy talk about Max's pilgrimage out west to the Burbank Card Show and why trade up challenges are controversial amongst other card collecting topics.

I guarantee this will be the best audio quality yet. -Tommy

Episode 39 - Max Enrolls In Vintage Card University

Sun, 05 Feb 2023 23:13:38 +0000

This week TV and Max talked about Max's entry into the vintage card world. We talk about what he's bought, how he's learned about the t206 set, and his plans for the future.

Eps 38 - Collecting Vintage Baseball + Getting Signed to a MiLB Contract from Reddit w @ThrowingChed

Sun, 29 Jan 2023 19:02:34 +0000

This week we have professional baseball pitcher and card collector Hayden aka @ThrowingChed on Twitter on to discuss his collecting origin story, how he got signed to the Reds minor league system from a Reddit AMA, and how he approaches his vintage baseball collection. Really awesome episode and thanks to Hayden for coming on.

Episode 37 - Basketball Card Collecting Hierarchies in the Panini Era

Sun, 22 Jan 2023 20:58:56 +0000

This week Tommy and Max talk about quality control issues with new chromium cards, Tommy's unofficial most collectible modern basketball card list, and why old sticker autos are better than the new ones.

Episode 36 - Dallas Show Recap + Raw Review Strategies

Mon, 16 Jan 2023 22:27:24 +0000

This week we talk about Max's time at the Dallas Card Show where he made deals and friends at the same time. We also discuss his strategies with using raw review services and if Tommy should rip his Topps Chrome Update Sapphire box.

Episode 35 - Max Prepares for Dallas with Goldin Auction Buys

Sun, 08 Jan 2023 23:05:35 +0000

This week TV and Max break down what Max bought on Goldin to prepare for Dallas, Tommy's experience ripping Chrome Update, and other recent deals we've made.

Episode 34 - 2023 Industry Outlook and Jersey # Collectibility

Tue, 03 Jan 2023 01:44:49 +0000

This week TV and Max break down what we've seen 1 year into the Topps/Fanatics relationship and what to expect in 2023 from Topps and Panini. Then we talk about some cool jersey serial # recent pick ups.

Episode 33 - Year In Review and Alt/BGS Scandal

Tue, 27 Dec 2022 04:38:05 +0000

This week Max and TV break down their year in cards, talk about how much we appreciate everyone who listens, and broke down the scandal going on with the Topps Chrome gold refractor Steph Curry rookie card that Alt is suing BGS over.

Episode 32 - Benefits of Setting Up @ Shows, Soccer Collecting + Xmas Memories

Thu, 22 Dec 2022 18:50:24 +0000

This week TV and Max discuss the good and bad of setting up as a dealer at card shows, the weirdness involved with soccer collecting, and memories from card Christmas past.

Episode 31 - Explaining Pokémon with Trading Card Joe

Sun, 11 Dec 2022 18:52:50 +0000

This week TV and Max are joined by Pokemon dealer Trading Card Joe. Joe answers all TV's questions about the world and goes in depth on his thoughts on how he is growing his card dealing business.

Make sure to follow Joe @TradingCardJoe on Twitter.

Episode 30 - Stadium Club, Sapphire, and Recent Pick Ups

Sun, 04 Dec 2022 19:23:05 +0000

This week Max and TV go deep on the history of Stadium Club and Chrome Sapphire and then talk about some fun recent pick ups.

Episode 29 - Recent Card Shenanigans and Negotiation Tactics

Mon, 28 Nov 2022 01:20:40 +0000

This week we catch up on our recent card related activities including how we negotiate with dealers at shows. Also Meijer is the most loaded retail shop in the world, worth traveling to Michigan for.

Follow @Young_Oldheads on Twitter and @YoungOldheadsPodcast on IG.

Episode 28 - Selling on eBay and COMC

Sun, 13 Nov 2022 20:30:55 +0000

This week it's just TV and CardsMax, back to our roots. We talk all things selling on eBay vs. COMC and catch up on what we've been up to.

Episode 27 - Collecting Music Cards and Predicting Nostalgia with Courtney @Knechtthedot

Tue, 08 Nov 2022 03:14:18 +0000

This week TV and CardsMax are joined by Courtney aka @Knechtthedot. We talk about collecting music cards (especially modern), mid 2000's nostalgia, and what she's collecting these days.

Episode 26 - @urmomsfirstbowman Doesn't Collect 1st Bowmans

Tue, 01 Nov 2022 00:47:14 +0000

This week TV and Max are joined by esteemed collector @urmomsfirstbowman. Learn about her reasons for collecting Josh Allen and Alex Bregman and the origins of her famous handle.

Follow @urmomsfirstbowman on Twitter.

Episode 25 - Printing Plates and Slab Cracking Ethics

Sun, 23 Oct 2022 18:42:37 +0000

This week TV clarifies some stuff he got wrong in his rant last week, Max loves printing plates, and we discuss the ethics of cracking slabs.

Episode 24 - Discuss Backyard Breaks, Get Clicks

Tue, 18 Oct 2022 00:27:44 +0000

This week TV is sucked into the Backyard Breaks drama and ends up being a puppet of it all. Max went to a card show and learned about autograph authentication.

Episode 23 - Card Show Fatigue (?) and PC Project Strategies

Mon, 10 Oct 2022 20:56:25 +0000

This week TV and Max talk about a possible fatigue in the national card show world, strategies behind PC projects, and how to keep the love of cards going even when you feel a bit down.

Make sure to follow @young_oldheads on Twitter and @youngoldheadspodcast on IG.

Episode 22 - Baseball Playoffs and Logofractors with @LogansLeague

Tue, 04 Oct 2022 01:04:51 +0000

This week we are joined again by famous card dealer and Mariners fan Logan to talk about all things MLB Playoffs and the new Logofractor product. We also discuss how Max is washed.

Follow @youngoldheadspodcast on Instagram and @young_oldheads on Twitter.

Episode 21 - Dollar Bin Strategies and Art/Alternative Card Sets

Tue, 27 Sep 2022 01:57:25 +0000

This week TV and Max talk about Max's set up at a local show with dollar bins, the rise of Alt, and competition in the card production world.

Follow @Young_OldHeads on Twitter and @Youngoldheadspodcast on Instagram.

Episode 20 - Collecting Late 90's Rare Stuff with @IMOMitchCards

Sun, 18 Sep 2022 21:33:06 +0000

This week TV and Max are joined by collecting legend Mitch aka @imomitchcards on Twitter and IG. We talk about his collecting origins, late 90's rare stuff, and collecting what you think is cool not what is mainstream.

Follow @Young_Oldheads on Twitter and @youngoldheadspodcast on IG.

Episode 19 - 1/1 Hierarchies and New Topps Chrome

Tue, 13 Sep 2022 02:30:31 +0000

This week TV and Max talk about surprising 1/1 sales, the new Topps Chrome baseball, and recent eBay buys.

Follow @youngoldheadspod on IG and @young_oldheads on Twitter.

Episode 18 - Recent Pick Ups, PWCC Auctions and Consolidation Update

Wed, 07 Sep 2022 03:18:43 +0000

This week CardsMax and TV discuss recent card show pick ups, Max's experiences with PWCC auctions, and TV continues to try to consolidate.

Follow @youngoldheadspodcast on Instagram and @young_oldheads on Twitter.

Episode 17 - Big Show Weekend + Animal Parallel Rant

Sun, 28 Aug 2022 22:51:13 +0000

This week TV and Max discuss a big weekend of card shows, the hype over animal parallels, and tell stories that remind us why we love the Hobby.

Follow @youngoldheadspodcast on Instagram and @youngoldheads_ on Twitter.

Episode 16 - Late Night Banter on Consolidating and Other Stuff

Mon, 15 Aug 2022 05:11:20 +0000

This week Max and TV recorded late at night so the banter was flying. They talk about consolidating a collection into a grail card, the sadness of Tatis, and Max's beef (or lack there of) with Phil Hughes.

Follow @YoungOldheadsPodcast on Instagram.

Episode 15 - Marketplace Differences and Comp Nuances

Sun, 07 Aug 2022 18:20:56 +0000

This week TV and Max discuss the factors you need to look at when researching comps, differences in marketplaces/auction houses, and some fun PC updates.

Make sure to follow our new Instagram @Youngoldheadspodcast

Episode 14 - The National Recap

Tue, 02 Aug 2022 20:44:07 +0000

This week TV and Max recap their experience at The National in Atlantic City.

We're tired, but hyped off the energy of the hobby. Big time nerd out coming next week on our pick ups.

Episode 13 - Building a Seller's Reputation and The National Preview with @LogansLeague

Sun, 24 Jul 2022 01:04:55 +0000

This week Max and TV talk with card dealer Logan aka @LogansLeague about how he built his reputation as a seller, what he's looking for as a seller, and how he balances his love for cards and love for money.

Make sure to follow Logan @LogansLeague on Twitter and IG.

@tvsportscards on Twitter @tv.sportscards on IG and @cardsmax on Twitter and IG.

Episode 12 - Vaults, Fractionalization, and Collecting

Sun, 17 Jul 2022 21:47:27 +0000

This week Max and TV talk about why Max uses vaults, why we don't trust eBay, and the problems with fractionalizations.

Follow @CardsMax on IG and Twitter and @tvsportscards on Twitter and @tv.sportscards on IG.

Episode 11 - Iconic Modern Sets Part 1

Sat, 09 Jul 2022 02:51:26 +0000

This week Max and TV discuss what makes an iconic modern set and examples. Let us know what sets we forgot and if you disagree.

Episode 10 - Iconic Parallels (Mainly Topps)

Sun, 26 Jun 2022 21:48:27 +0000

This week Max and TV discuss what makes an iconic parallel and examples. Let us know what parallels we forgot and if you disagree.

Make sure to follow @Cardsmax on Twitter and IG and @tvsportscards on Twitter and @tv.sportscards on IG.

Episode 9 - Collecting Vintage F1 + What Makes An Iconic Set With @Sunsporttradingco

Sun, 19 Jun 2022 01:48:09 +0000

This week we talk to esteemed collector Kimball aka @sunsporttradingco on Instagram. We talk to him about how he got back into collecting, his philosophies with investing/collecting niche vintage cards, and what makes a set iconic longterm.

Make sure to follow Max on IG and Twitter @cardsmax.

Tommy is @tvsportscards on Twitter and @tv.sportscards on IG.

Bonus - The Lost Episode

Tue, 14 Jun 2022 14:09:25 +0000

A few weeks ago we recorded a podcast that we thought we lost to the interwebs forever. After some highly skilled tech moves, we found it. Listen if you are intrigued about what collecting topics we discussed.

Make sure to follow @cardsmax on Twitter and IG, and @tvsportscards on Twitter and @tv.sportscards on Instagram.

Episode 8 - Catching Up + Collecting Knowledge Bombs

Wed, 08 Jun 2022 04:11:39 +0000

This week Max and TV catch up with each other, talk about recent card show experiences, and weird niche knowledge we want to share with fellow card enthusiasts. It was another fun week in the card world. Always remember to rip responsibly.

Make sure to follow @CardsMax on IG and Twitter and @tvsportscards on Twitter, @tv.sportscards on IG.

Episode 7 - New Logo and Card Designing with Charles LaBonge + Weirdness of Bowman

Sun, 29 May 2022 21:41:32 +0000

This week Max and TV are joined by Charles LaBonge in the first half of the episode to discuss the new logo and his awesome cards he's designed. (0:00-22:13)

Then we discuss Max's recent flip, his time at Bleaker trade night, and lack of continuity in Bowman.

Make sure to check out Charle's work on his website https://www.charleslabongedesign.com/

and follow him on social media:

Twittter: @ClabeauxCards

Instagram: @clabeauxdesign

Also follow us and give a review if you like it! We wanna buy more cards.

Episode 6 - Card Shows, F1, and Life with Ryan aka @playboicardz

Tue, 24 May 2022 04:58:26 +0000

This week we are joined by Ryan aka @playboicardz, representative of The Hobbyist. We talk about his experience at the Dallas Card Show, his thoughts on flipping and what about F1 interests him, and close with how he was able to start his career in the hobby. This is an awesome episode and I'm not just saying that because Max lets me write these descriptions.

Make sure to follow Ryan on Twitter and IG and to visit The Hobbyist if you are ever in LA (make sure to call ahead or DM Ryan).

And as always Max is @CardsMax and TV is @tvsportscards on Twitter and @tv.sportscards on IG.

Episode 5 - The Evolution of Collection Strategies

Sun, 15 May 2022 20:50:28 +0000

This week Max and TV discuss evolving strategies with their pcs, non-monetary evaluation of cards, Dwyane Wade's unique market, and why we love inserts and want them to be cooler.

10:15: Evolving collecting strategies

22:40: Camelo Anthony, Derrick Rose, and Dwyane Wade markets

37:11 Inserts!

Make sure to follow @CardsMax on IG and Twitter, and @tvsportscards on Twitter and @tv.sportscards on IG.

Episode 4 - Cross Market Comparisons

Mon, 09 May 2022 03:54:35 +0000

This week Max and TV discuss why MLB logoman cards aren't as sought after as NBA, similarities between the F1 and soccer markets, and why collecting minor league cards can be very fun.

Shoutout Walgreens hangers.

Make sure to follow @Cardsmax on IG and Twitter and @tvsportscards on Twitter (@tv.sportscards on IG)

Shoutout to everyone who has listened and subscribed!

Episode 3 - Flagship Rookies + Modern HOF Markets

Mon, 02 May 2022 03:51:10 +0000

This week we have rookie card collector Mason aka @33cardshop on as the first guest. We discuss his flagship pc, Akil Baddoo rainbow, and other cardboard opinions.

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Episode 2 - A.B.S. + Topps NOW

Mon, 25 Apr 2022 03:44:30 +0000

This week we discuss the Always Be Subbing (A.B.S.) strategy and ways Max saves money on Topps NOW plus other cardboard topics and thoughts.

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Episode 1 - Pilot

Mon, 18 Apr 2022 03:38:44 +0000

This week we recap Max's card show experience, discuss a top 10 rookie card parallel list, and banter about other cardboard topics.

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