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Establish The Run presents Establish The Collection, a show that joins our passion for sports and data-driven analysis with our collectibles industry knowledge to help you become a more educated collector from traditional cards to NFT’s and everything in

Establish The Collection


    • Feb 19, 2023 LATEST EPISODE
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    Episode 59: NBA All-Star Break

    Play Episode Listen Later Feb 19, 2023 46:34


    Gary and Cody take a look at the NBA Sports Card landscape and discuss some of the shifting macro trends they've noticed during the first half of the basketball season. They then look at some of the game's biggest stars and how individual markets have been impacted since the season tipped off.

    Episode 58: How NFL Playoffs Shift QB Card Markets

    Play Episode Listen Later Jan 17, 2023 38:08


    In this episode, Gary and Cody take a look at the NFL Playoff picture that includes some of the hobby's biggest. They discuss how card markets have shifted leading up to Wild Card Weekend, which QBs have the most to gain and lose based on their playoff performances and most importantly how to take advantage of weekly selling windows leading up to Super Bowl Sunday.

    Episode 57: How the NBA MVP Race is Impacting Markets

    Play Episode Listen Later Dec 7, 2022 45:51


    Gary and Cody touch on the Topps MVP Buyback Program before taking a look at how the World Cup has shifted markets for the biggest names in soccer. They then turn their attention to the hardwood as Gary explains how NBA markets have been impacted by the early on-court success of the games rising stars.

    Episode 56: State of the NFL Sports Card Market

    Play Episode Listen Later Nov 21, 2022 36:51


    Following the most recent PWCC Premier Auction, Gary and Cody get together to review some of the biggest sales and how they impact the NFL Hobby as a whole. From Justin Fields and Josh Allen to Justin Herbert and Patrick Mahomes, the guys give their thoughts on the mid- and high-end QB market.

    Episode 55: Sports Card Market Around the Horn

    Play Episode Listen Later Oct 31, 2022 51:02


    With the NBA regular season underway, Gary and Cody take a look at some of the early risers and fallers in the NBA sports card market and set their sights on some of the biggest names to monitor going forward. They also catch up on their favorite niche markets with some F1 and UFC cardboard talk before a quick look at some of the latest news around the industry, including another Adam Sandler-Safdie brothers collab about the world of high-end sports cards.

    Episode 54: Aaron Judge + NFL Sports Card Market Update

    Play Episode Listen Later Oct 3, 2022 34:48


    On-field performance is moving markets in a big way. Gary and Cody catch up on Aaron Judge's historic season before shifting their focus back to the gridiron to see how the first few weeks of action have impacted card prices

    Episode 53: UFC 279 Chaos, Aaron Judge Chasing Records, NFL Week 1 Reaction

    Play Episode Listen Later Sep 16, 2022 38:12


    Gary and Cody catch up on all the biggest sports card impacts following an eventful UFC 279 that saw Khamzat Chimaev submit Kevin Holland in the first round. They check in on Aaron Judge's quest for Roger Maris' HR record and how it's impacted his card market. Then the guys take a look at the biggest market movers following NFL Week 1 and what to expect rest of season

    Episode 52: NFL Sports Card Draft

    Play Episode Listen Later Sep 2, 2022 37:53


    It's Fantasy Football draft week and the boys are getting their minds right with a draft of their own. Gary and Cody select their top four quarterbacks with an eye on identifying the players who could see their sports card market increase the most during the 2022 season.

    Episode 51: NFL All Day Values to Buy NOW!

    Play Episode Listen Later Aug 19, 2022 40:50


    The NFL regular season kickoff is less than three weeks away and the NFL All Day marketplace is heating up! Gary and Cody shift their focus from physical to digital as they shop for the best values on All Day.

    Episode 50: The NFL Sports Card Market is HEATING Up

    Play Episode Listen Later Aug 12, 2022 53:13


    Gary recaps his weekend at The National and talks about his experience as a seller at the world's largest gathering of collectors. He explains which cards were most sought after and why modern NFL quarterbacks were the talk of The Hobby in Atlantic City. Then the guys walk through their process as they make their FIRST ever ETC investment for the 2022 NFL season after identifying two underpriced, dynamic QBs with big upside.

    Episode 49: Getting Up To Speed in the Sports Card World

    Play Episode Listen Later Jul 27, 2022 53:59


    Gary and Cody are back to recap all of the biggest storylines both on and off the field that are impacting current card prices. Gary reacts to Panini's release of NBA Prizm and National Treasure and dissects the biggest basketball offseason news. He also gives an update on the state of the baseball market as prices remain strong for the game's brightest stars heading into the second half of the MLB season. Cody analyzes the UFC market fresh off Paddy Pimblett's win at UFC Fight Night before Gary wraps up with an F1 update in a segment of Winning Formula.

    Episode 48: Sports Cards x Best Ball

    Play Episode Listen Later Jul 20, 2022 66:32


    The boys are back! Gary returns from a three week long honeymoon across the pond to join Cody as they catch up on the NBA offseason storylines impacting the basketball card market and what to expect as baseball hits the MLB All Star break. Then they dive into a BBMIII draft on Underdog discussing how on-field expectations can shift the football card market.

    Episode 47: Sports Cards During a Bear Market

    Play Episode Listen Later Jun 21, 2022 49:35


    Stocks have entered a bear market, crypto is down and NFT sales have cooled off. Gary and Cody take a high-level view of the sports card world that has dealt with a bear market of it's own and talk through whether or not collectibles are a good place to store your money in the current economic climate. The guys also recap the NBA Finals and discuss the biggest impacts to the basketball card market, including thoughts on the Steph Curry, Klay Thompson, Draymond Green and what's next for Andrew Wiggins.

    Episode 46: NFL Cards x Awards Market

    Play Episode Listen Later Jun 14, 2022 53:57


    Few on-field achievements have bigger impacts on a player's card market than winning an award. Gary and Cody sit down with Establish The Run's awards market maven, Ryan Reynolds to look at the market for this upcoming season. The guys highlight some offseason buying opportunities on cards who could benefit from being in the MVP, OPOY, DPOY and Comeback Player of the Year discussion.

    Episode 45: Card Breaking Scandals + NBA Conference Finals

    Play Episode Listen Later May 27, 2022 69:31


    Gary and Cody turn their attention to the latest news making waves throughout the industry as Platinum Card Breaks is accused of scamming customers during a break and BackYard Breaks deals with the fallout of their on-camera antics and an appearance with Fanatics sports card boss Josh Luber. They then turn their attention to the NBA Conference Finals and discuss some of The Hobby's biggest names and who stands to benefit most from a title run.

    Episode 44: Winners and Losers From a Chaotic NFL Offseason

    Play Episode Listen Later May 16, 2022 46:28


    An offseason that saw Davante Adams end up in Las Vegas and Tyreek Hill packing his bags for South Beach sent shockwaves through the NFL sports card market. Now that the dust has settled from the 2022 Draft, Gary and Cody look back at the biggest winners and losers from a frantic football offseason. Which cards will soar to new heights this season and beyond and which ones should we be selling before they get back on the field?

    Episode 43: Blistering Hot Basketball Card Market

    Play Episode Listen Later May 2, 2022 41:28


    Gary and Cody review round one of the NBA Playoffs with a focus on the surging card markets of top performers. They also preview what the offseason markets may look like for teams who have been eliminated, identifying the best time to buy low.

    Episode 42: Risers and Fallers

    Play Episode Listen Later Apr 21, 2022 39:32


    Back from a brief hiatus, Gary and Cody catch up on the latest happenings in the sports world through a collectibles perspective. In this episode, we discuss: - F1 season heating up - UFC 273 fallout - What's going on with baseball's top prospects - Biggest risers in the NBA Playoffs TIMESTAMPS: 3:29 - Winning Formula with Gary Hartman 7:49 - UFC with Cody Main 18:18 - Baseball's Hottest Prospects 25:24 - NBA Playoffs and Cards update

    Episode 41: Baseball Card Prospecting + Gary's $50,000 Revelation

    Play Episode Listen Later Mar 30, 2022 62:55


    Gary and Cody get together to recap last week's 2022 UFC release looking at some of the product's biggest names and early returns for budding stars like Paddy Pimblett, Umar Nurmagomedov and Shavkat Rakhmonov. Then they dive deep into America's pastime with a comprehensive look at the games biggest stars, up-and-coming prospects and Gary's sleepers to invest in now before Opening Day. TIMESTAMPS: 2:49 - Winning Formula with Gary Hartman 9:35 - UFC Hobby Boxes releases 18:49 - The return of Baseball 28:58 - Shohei Ohtani 32:47 - Mike Trout 36:25 - Wander Franco 38:48 - Jasson Dominguez 41:11 - Ronald Acuña 43:34 - Fernando Tatis

    Episode 40: Keeping It Niche

    Play Episode Listen Later Mar 24, 2022 52:26


    After a week off Gary and Cody get together to discuss how Formula One's meteoric rise domestically is impacting the Topps F1 market and how to take advantage. Will the Drive to Survive and DFS bump continue to push prices to new highs? Now that Topps Chrome box prices have spiked, what's the best way to get involved in F1 collectibles? Then Cody discusses the release of Panini's 2022 UFC Prizm product and whether collectors should be buying into Panini's sophomore release.

    Episode 39: Quarterback Musical Chairs + F1 Cards Crash Course

    Play Episode Listen Later Mar 14, 2022 57:47


    In one of the craziest transaction weeks in NFL history we saw plenty of player movement shake up the collectibles landscape. Gary and Cody break down the fallout from the first wave of offseason news and prepare for what's to come. The guys also look ahead to the 2022 F1 race calendar in an extended edition of Winning Formula. Gary gives a Formula One primer before telling you everything you need to know to be a successful F1 collector. TIMESTAMPS: 2:09 - Card Giveaway 8:01 - Russell Wilson trade impact 13:24 - NFL All Day reacts to the trade 15:04 - Free Agency things to watch for 20:18 - Carson Wentz traded to Washington Commanders 23:18 - The QB Carousel 26:59 - Winning Formula with Gary Hartman 37:52 - Grinding niche sports 41:16 - Getting to know F1 names

    Episode 38: NBA Rest of Season Card Market

    Play Episode Listen Later Mar 9, 2022 55:49


    With All-Star weekend in the rearview, Gary and Cody give their thoughts on the NBA's rest of season card market and what historical trends tell us about in-season buying/selling. They revisit Ja Morant's market after he posted consecutive career games and discuss if now is the right time to sell Morant and buy Zion Williamson. They also drop a few names to keep an eye on as second half buys. Timestamps: 1:20 - USFL talk 4:03 - NBA card giveaway 6:19 - Ja Morant's explosion 20:07 - In-season buying/selling advice 51:10 - Winning Formula with Gary Hartman

    Episode 37: Mid-Season NBA Card Market Awards

    Play Episode Listen Later Feb 25, 2022 60:14


    Gary and Cody rip an NFL All Day Super Bowl Premium Pack and discuss their early thoughts on the All Day marketplace following the first 24-hours of trading activity. The guys transition to the NBA with a 2020-21 Prizm Retail Box break before giving out their mid-season awards for most valuable, most improved and top under-the-radar card markets heading into the home stretch of the season. Check out Cody's All Day pack and Gary's Prizm Retail Box break here: https://youtu.be/2IM_TMbY5Do TIMESTAMPS: 0:00 - Introduction 2:12 - NFL All Day Premium Pack rip 20:22 - NBA Box Break give-away 33:43 - Mid-Season NBA Awards

    Episode 36: Super Bowl Card Market Recap

    Play Episode Listen Later Feb 17, 2022 36:43


    Gary and Cody put a bow on the NFL season and discuss how the card market reacted to the Rams Super Bowl victory over Joe Burrow and the Bengals. They also discuss the importance of on-field performance and how we can use it to identify good offseason buying opportunities.

    Episode 35: Super Bowl + NBA Trade Deadline

    Play Episode Listen Later Feb 11, 2022 63:27


    Gary and Cody give their final thoughts on the NFL card market heading into Super Bowl Sunday, including some under-the-radar Hobby names. The guys rip an NFL All Day pack and discuss the future of the NFL NFT marketplace. They also hit on the card market impacts of a wild NBA trade deadline.

    Episode 34: Joe Brr's Hot Card Market

    Play Episode Listen Later Feb 4, 2022 53:15


    The guys discuss how to handle the rapid rise in Joe Burrow's card market fresh off an improbable AFC Championship game win. They give early thoughts on how the Super Bowl might impact the market of the game's stars and finally look ahead to the offseason at NFL names they're eyeing as buy-low candidates.

    Episode 33: NFL Divisional Round Sends Card Markets Soaring

    Play Episode Listen Later Jan 27, 2022 63:30


    The guys discuss an all-time football weekend featuring some of The Hobby's biggest names. How did the card market react to Joe Burrow advancing to his first AFC championship game, Josh Allen v Patrick Mahomes duel and is Matthew Stafford finally getting some love? TIMESTAMPS: 2:43 - The F1Minute/Winning Formula with Gary Hartman 7:20 - Bengals vs. Titans recap 14:14 - 49ers vs. Packers recap 19:12 - Rams vs. Buccaneers recap 33:02 - Bills vs. Chiefs recap 48:00 - Giants making offseason moves 53:33 - eBay authentication news 58:15 - Reacting to the MLB Hall of Fame news

    Episode 32: Ripping and Minting with Al Smizzle

    Play Episode Listen Later Jan 20, 2022 47:35


    Gary and Cody are joined by DFS OG, ESPN contributor and Twitch streamer, Al Smizzle to discuss his involvement in the sports card world, what it's like to rip through product and create content for The Hobby and his more recent experience with NFT's. The guys also take a look at the NFL Divisional Round to see which card markets might benefit from a continued playoff run. 3:18 - Al's content machine 13:01 - Card buying to content process 16:18 - Favorite product to rip 25:08 - Collecting with the family 27:44 - Thoughts on NFTs and where it's going 39:26 - NFL Playoff hot takes with Smizzle

    Episode 31: NFL Playoffs + F1 Updates With Gary Hartman

    Play Episode Listen Later Jan 15, 2022 59:58


    Gary catches us up to speed on everything in the world of Formula One with an eye toward the 2022 racing calendar and Hobby names we should be monitoring. The guys also discuss The Owners Club and it's brand new playoff best ball format, rip some packs and mint some lineups. TIMESTAMPS: The F1Minute/Winning Formula with Gary Hartman (2:56) | Answering NFL Questions - Justin Herbert watch (20:27) | Buying Russ and what cards to target(28:02) | Prize Giveaways (35:23) | The Owners Club Playoff Best Ball (38:40) | The Owners Club pack opening (53:22)

    Episode 30: Fanatics Acquires Topps

    Play Episode Listen Later Jan 6, 2022 57:31


    The boys are back after a month-long hiatus to break down Fanatics' acquisition of Topps and what it means for The Hobby. They also discuss the current landscape of the NFL card market through the lens of the upcoming playoffs and how health and safety protocols have impacted the NBA market. TIMESTAMPS: Fanatics buys Topps for $500m (3:19) | Gary's F1 update (7:06) | PSA reopening with a huge increase in price (13:23) | Underdog Best Ball Playoff Draft (16:12) | Anticipating the Ja'Marr Chase market (31:06) | Young emerging quarterbacks (33:21) | Gary's Cards you should sell and when to sell (35:44) | Joe Burrow card giveaway (38:13) | NBA card market update (41:19)

    Episode 29: A Whirlwind Week In The Hobby

    Play Episode Listen Later Dec 6, 2021 40:53


    Gary and Cody get you caught up on the latest news and notes around The Hobby. Dibbs receives Amazon investment, Rally turns on live trading, Zion Williamson's 1/1 Logoman is pulled, Collectors Universe acquires Card Ladder, Dapper Labs' NFL All Day is upon us & more! Hobby News & Notes - Bezos, Amazon become investors in Dibbs (1:07) | Rare Zion card pulled in China (5:30) | PSA to open regular service soon? (10:35) | Card Ladder bought by PSA parent company (14:28) | Rally's Declaration of Independence receives buyout offer (18:10) | NFL All Day news (23:12) | NFL Rookie news (34:51) Want to trade fractional shares of sports cards 24/7? Check out our friends at Dibbs: https://dibbs.app.link/ETC

    Episode 28: The Shifting Sports Card Landscape

    Play Episode Listen Later Nov 23, 2021 49:10


    Gary and Cody give their thoughts on the current outlook of the sports card and collectibles environment. They discuss their collecting strategies going forward and how high-end collectibles continue to outperform their counterparts. Also, a usual dose of NFL & NBA Hobby shenanigans. Thoughts on the current card market slump (1:55) | Investment strategy going forward (10:49) | Rally, Dibbs & fractional shares (14:26) | Week 10 reactions - Cam returns (19:33) | The week of bounce backs (26:11) | Rookie of the Year race (33:32) | NBA hobby news and notes (40:43) | Want to trade fractional shares of sports cards 24/7? Check out our friends at Dibbs: https://dibbs.app.link/ETC

    Episode 27: Trading Cards Are Cool Again

    Play Episode Listen Later Nov 11, 2021 56:31


    Gary and Cody review Fanatics Trading Cards' co-founder and chief vision officer Josh Luber's deep dive into the past, present and future of The Hobby. They also discuss the sports card fallout from an unhinged week in the NFL before taking a look at the NBA Most Improved Player race and the impact it has on the basketball card market. Luber's article: tradingcardsarecoolagain.com Want to trade fractional shares of sports cards 24/7? Check out our friends at Dibbs: https://dibbs.app.link/ETC

    Episode 26: Braves World Series Victory, NFL Midseason Update & NBA Hot Starts

    Play Episode Listen Later Nov 4, 2021 51:47


    Gary and Cody discuss the interesting names in the MLB Hobby following the Braves World Series victory. Cody hijacks the show for a victory lap on UFC superstar Khamzat Chimaev. Approaching the halfway point of the NFL season, the guys talk through short and long term sports card strategies. Finally, the young NBA season is producing a collection of rising stars, including RJ Barrett and his third-year leap. How has it impacted his market. Braves win the World Series (1:26) | Gary's RJ Barrett Victory Lap (9:40) | Cody's UFC Victory Lap (13:27) | Week 8 NFL Takeaways (21:39) | Wild Start to the NBA season & Rookie Watch (36:47) Want to trade fractional shares of sports cards 24/7? Check out our friends at Dibbs: https://dibbs.app.link/ETC

    Episode 25: I Got It Charter Membership NFT

    Play Episode Listen Later Oct 21, 2021 53:05


    Gary and Cody were joined by Noah Abramowitz of I Got It, a marketplace technology company and NFT foundry that's revolutionizing fan engagement, to discuss the launch of their brand new Charter Membership NFT collection that allows collectors and investors to get in on the ground floor of the game's biggest names. I Got It kicked off their NFT launch with high school hoops phenom, Mikey Williams. Baseball's biggest names such as Ronald Acuna, Vladimir Guerrero & Fernando Tatis are on the horizon. Noah sticks around to discuss the MLB playoffs and the landscape of the MLB card market before the guys close with some NBA Opening Night thoughts. Join the virtual fancave Discord here to learn more: discord.gg/igi Check out the NFT drops here: https://webapp.igotitapp.com/ TIMESTAMPS: What is ‘I Got It' (2:10) | What is the I Got It buying experience (9:50) | Will counts be capped? (12:16) | What do Charter members gain (16:35) | Upcoming drops on I Got It (18:22) | Atlanta Braves card market (21:00) | Is the future in physical or digital cards? (25:20) | Los Angeles Dodgers card market (28:30) | The New York Yankees are a disgrace (31:07) | NBA Opening Night (35:46) | Giannis is still a freak (37:32) | Top Shot Series 3 expectations (39:18) | NBA return thoughts (45:02)

    Episode 24: Collectibles x NBA Best Ball Crossover

    Play Episode Listen Later Oct 15, 2021 78:35


    Gary and Cody draft a Small Ball II NBA best ball team on Underdog Fantasy and talk through their draft strategy, fantasy value, player outlooks and explain how it all relates to sports card investing. They also highlight some of their favorite NBA buy-low candidates in The Hobby, including some ascending players who are underpriced on NBA Top Shot and Dibbs. TIMESTAMPS: Gary & Cody's NFL Best Ball Team update (3:23) | NBA Season opener talk + card market update (6:57) | First Round (26:30) | Second Round(29:32) | Third Round (34:17) | Fourth Round (36:01) | Fifth Round (40:56) | Sixth Round (42:32) | Seventh Round (47:32) | Eight Round (48:52) | Ninth Round (52:42)) | Tenth Round (55:06) | Eleventh Round (57:46) | Twelfth Round (1:00:53) | Thirteenth Round (1:05:15) | Fourteenth Round (1:05:52) | Fifthteenth Round (1:07:25) | Sixteenth Round (1:10:48) | Draft Recap (1:14:15) Want to trade fractional shares of sports cards 24/7? Check out our friends at Dibbs: https://dibbs.app.link/ETC

    Episode 23: NFL Week 4 Takeaways + MLB Postseason + Fanatics Update

    Play Episode Listen Later Oct 7, 2021 65:49


    Cody and Gary review Cody's offseason sports card draft on fractional platform Dibbs to gauge his early season performance. They also take a look at the week that was in the NFL and identify the best rest of season buys in the NFL Hobby. Gary also helps you plan for the MLB postseason and how to handle selling windows with hot, young prospects. The guys also give their thoughts on the latest news out of Fanatics headquarters on their sports card plans. TIMESTAMPS: ETC Notes and Giveaway news (3:29) | Dibbs draft review (8:09) | Fanatics card market plans emerge (23:46) | MLB October updates (37:40) | NFL Week 4 roundup & market impact (51:30) Interested in trading fractional shares of sports cards 24/7? Check out our friends at Dibbs: https://dibbs.app.linK/ETC

    Episode 22: NFL x Dapper Labs - NFL Collectibles are Coming to the Blockchain

    Play Episode Listen Later Sep 30, 2021 43:28


    Gary and Cody are joined by Establish the Run & Own The Moment‘s Ryan Reynolds to discuss the earth-shattering news that Dapper Labs has secured a partnership with the NFL & NFLPA to become the exclusive licensee of the league's digital collectibles product. The guys discuss what to expect from Dapper, which moments they're most excited about and who you should be collecting. They also discuss their experience with The Owners Club and the latest news surrounding The industry's best NFT-based fantasy football game. TIMESTAMPS: Dapper Labs acquire NFL licensing for digital moments (0:54) | When and How to expect NFL releases (5:17) | Most exiting categories for NFL NFTs (14:26) | Most exciting moments to own (19:34) | How this will impact the physical card market (23:59) | Ryan's and The Owners Club so far (31:14) | Want to trade fractional shares of sports cards 24/7? Check out our friends at Dibbs: https://dibbs.app.link/ETC

    Episode 21: Week 2 NFL Card Market Reaction + MLB Playoff Picture

    Play Episode Listen Later Sep 23, 2021 67:20


    Gary and Cody look at the sports card market reaction and their biggest takeaways from a wild Week 2 around the NFL. They look ahead to Week 3 and beyond, discussing their favorite rest of season buys. They also check in on the MLB market as the AL playoff races heat up, what's at stake and which players have the most to gain. Check out our friends at Dibbs, the first 24/7 fractional sports card marketplace: https://dibbs.app.link/ETC

    Episode 20: NFL Card Markets React to Week 1 + Rest of Season Buys

    Play Episode Listen Later Sep 18, 2021 70:55


    Having had some time to digest the card market reaction to Week 1, Gary and Cody discuss the biggest risers and fallers in The Hobby and their favorite rest of season buys including a re-draft of the rookie QBs. The guys also take a look at the Week 2 DFS slate and construct a lineup for the DraftKings 'NFL Air it Out for an Ape' contest, where 1st place wins Bored Ape Yacht Club #4684 valued at over $171,000. Gary's F1 Update (2:20) | Week 1 Takeaways - Russ gets cooking (7:29) | Josh Allen struggles out the gate (11:48) | Kyler sees a huge boost (13:51) | Jalen Hurts breaks out (21:16) | Remain bullish on Baker Mayfield (24:10) | Will Cinci's run-heavy approach tank Joe Burrow's market? (26:28) | Is Tua a sell? (29:17) | Daniel Jones is a conundrum (32:54) | Time to smash the Lamar Jackson panic button? (39:44) | Rookie release calendar (44:33) | 2021 Rookie QB Market Rankings (47:30) | Week 2 DFS approach (54:10) If you're interested in trading fractional shares of sports cards instantly check out our friends at Dibbs: https://dibbs.app.link/ETC

    Episode 19: NFL Sports Cards Snake Draft on Dibbs

    Play Episode Listen Later Sep 8, 2021 34:27


    Gary and Cody are joined by Adam Levitan to help launch their new partnership with Dibbs, a 24/7 marketplace that allows users to trade fractional interests in sports cards. They complete a snake style draft on the site, selecting five NFL sports cards they think will increase most in value this season. If you haven't signed up for Dibbs yet check out the innovative platform and create your account here: https://dibbs.app.link/ETC TIMESTAMPS: Pick #1 (1.01) - Adam (3:16) | Pick #2 (1.02) - Gary (6:17) | Pick #3 (1.03) - Cody (9:00) | Pick #4 (2.01) - Cody (11:00) | Pick #5 (2.02) - Gary (14:16) | Pick #6 (2.03) - Adam (16:04) | Pick #7 (3.03) - Adam (18:47) | Pick #8 (3.02) - Gary (21:05) | Pick #9 (3.03) - Cody (21:19) | Pick #10 (4.01) - Cody (23:55) | Pick #11 (4.02) - Gary (25:34) | Pick #12 (4.03) - Adam (27:40) | Pick #13 (5.01) - Adam (29:15) | Pick #14 (5.02) - Gary (31:20) | Pick #15 (5.03) - Cody (32:02)

    Episode 18: Welcome to The Owners Club w/ Justin Herzig

    Play Episode Listen Later Sep 2, 2021 34:22


    Gary and Cody are joined by Own The Moment co-founder Justin Herzig to discuss the launch of their new NFT-based fantasy football game & collectible, The Owners Club. Justin explains the genesis of the project and how collectors can get their hands on cards. Of course, with plenty of game theory involved, the guys also talk through leveraging their DFS experience to level up in The Club. Justin's background in Collectibles and Fantasy (1:36) | Introducing “The Owners Club” (5:33) | “The Main Event” and “The Side Hustle” (12:38) | How Thursday night changes things (15:08) | Shelf-life of the NFTs (18:59) | Explaining “The Joker” (23:59) |

    Episode 17: Fanatics NBA & MLB Takeover, DraftKings NFT Launch, WNBA on Top Shot

    Play Episode Listen Later Aug 27, 2021 54:58


    Gary and Cody discuss all of the recent happenings in the sports collectibles world. Fanatics made major shockwaves when it announced they would become the exclusive sports card licensee for both the NBA & MLB. DraftKings partners with Autograph to launch NFTs and WNBA moments are coming to Top Shot

    Episode 16: Sports Cards x Best Ball Crossover

    Play Episode Listen Later Aug 19, 2021 70:31


    Gary and Cody draft a BBMII team on Underdog Fantasy and talk through draft strategy, fantasy value, player outlooks and explain how it all relates to sports cards. They also react to the news that PWCC being restricted by eBay & talk about the record-setting T206 Honus Wagner SGC3 TIMESTAMPS: Fantasy Draft introduction (1:07) | 1st Round Pick (3:03) | 2nd Round Pick (6:43) | 3d Round Pick (7:50) | 4th Round Pick (11:29) | 5th Round Pick (13:56) | 6th Round Pick (17:26) | 7th Round Pick (18:09) | 8th Round Pick (23:20) | 9th Round Pick (24:30) | 10th Round Pick (27:46) | 11th Round Pick (30:33) | 12th Round Pick (34:42) | 13th Round Pick (35:55) | 14th Round Pick (38:05) | 15th Round Pick (40:49) | 16th Round Pick (43:56) | 17th Round Pick (47:40) | 18th Round Pick (51:57) | Draft recap (53:51) | Josh Allen's card market (56:47) | eBay bans/suspends PWCC (1:01:34) | Honus Wagner card sells for $6.6 million (1:06:53)

    Episode 15: MLB Trade Deadline, NBA Draft & NBA Free Agency

    Play Episode Listen Later Aug 5, 2021 67:11


    Gary and Cody step away from the on-field action to dissect some transactions that had a major impact on The Hobby. A wild MLB trade deadline sees some of the league's biggest names switch uniforms, a new class of rookies join the NBA & some major movement to start NBA free agency. The National a huge success (5:29) | MLB Trade Deadline (7:24) | NBA Draft reactions (19:20) | NBA Free Agency steals the show (36:14) | 

    Episode 14: Bucks Win! Record Jordan '86 Fleer Sale & Best Buys

    Play Episode Listen Later Jul 22, 2021 63:11


    Gary & Cody discuss the NBA Finals after an exhilarating Game 6 in Milwaukee. What it means for Giannis' legacy and his sports card market, the Bucks supporting cast & Chris Paul coming up short. They give their thoughts on the record 1986 Fleer Michael Jordan PSA 10 sale that shook The Hobby. The guys also talk through some of their best buys & favorite cards to target right now. NBA Finals reaction (0:33) | Hobby News & Notes (12:20) | MLB injury statuses (26:25) | Jarren Duran reaches the bigs (34:31) | Gary's Weekly F1 Update (37:04) | Best Buys of the Week (45:30) |

    Episode 13: Card Market Stability, MLB Prospecting & How To Handle Sealed Wax

    Play Episode Listen Later Jul 15, 2021 67:06


    Gary and Cody catch you up on the news & notes around The Hobby; including more record sales, a Top Shot pack drop and some signs of stability in the market. They revisit the red-hot baseball market following All-Star week and the draft. They also discuss the NBA Finals and rumor season heating up before diving into upcoming product releases and the optimal ways to purchase sealed wax. TIMESTAMPS: Goldin breaks records with Ohtani sales (3:44) | Mickey Mantle PSA 8 sells for $2.1m (4:50) | Goldin Auctions sells card grossly undervalue (8:45) | Market looking to settle (13:23) | Top Shot Rare Pack Drop (19:58) | MLB All-Star Week takeaways (25:56) | Names to keep an eye on (34:13) | MLB Drafts names to watch (39:16) | Bowman Draft explained (41:13) | NBA Finals recap so far (45:00) | Rumor season is among us (49:18) | Upcoming releases in the industry (53:20)

    Episode 12: PSA Reopens, Goldin's Acquired, Steph Curry's Record & Will Lamelo Sign His Rookie Cards

    Play Episode Listen Later Jul 9, 2021 59:44


    Gary and Cody cover the relevant news and notes around The Hobby as PSA reopens for submissions while working through their backlog, Collectors Universe acquired Goldin Auctions, Steph Curry has a record-breaking card and Daryl Morey trolls on Top Shot. They also answer listener questions including a Lamelo Ball redemption dilemma, a Michael Jordan grail card & figuring out the best time to buy sports cards.

    Episode 11: MLB Cards Take Center Stage, NBA Rumor SZN, NFL updates

    Play Episode Listen Later Jul 1, 2021 74:29


    With the NBA playoffs coming to an end and the NFL regular season still two months away, hobby focus will shift to the MLB market. Gary and Cody discuss the two-man AL MVP race between Shohei Ohtani & Vlad Jr, Jacob deGrom's NL MVP chances and some buying opportunities on budding stars. They also discuss the impact of offseason transactions in the NBA, provide a quick update on the NFL market and much more. TIMESTAMPS: Baseball card market expectations (3:50) | Wander Franco's market skyrockets (12:00) | How to get more bids on cards (14:49) | Jacob deGrom transcending the position (20:07) | Buy Low Candidates (24:29) | Lonzo's future in New Orleans (39:40) | Anticipating John Collins' future (44:46) | CP3, Kawhi and Dame's futures (46:31) | Dame to Golden State? (52:48) | Previewing USA NBA Olympics team (56:51) | NFL Card market (1:00:10) | F1 Update from F1 Expert Gary (1:06:14) | Hobby news and notes (1:10:02)

    Episode 10: Top Shot Takeover + NBA Buy & Sell

    Play Episode Listen Later Jun 25, 2021 69:01


    Gary and Cody discuss Top Shot‘s collector score, recent Holo Icon drop, playoff sets & the quality of the moments the NBA postseason has produced. They compare traditional cards to NFTs, talk about the different ways to invest in athletes and try to determine which moments will be valuable long term. TIMESTAMPS: Top Shot Collectors Score (1:56) | Top Shot Playoff Series (8:21) | Top Shot's current market (16:31) | Ben Simmons value (20:30) | Trae Young (23:56) | Devin Booker (30:17) | The importance of on-court performances in the market (33:05) | Other players affecting the market (35:08) | Terance Mann (37:02) | Moments that hold long term value (43:20) | How the Lottery impact on moments (49:42) | Buy or Sell (58:54)

    Episode 9: Finding Sports Card Values Using the NFL Awards Market w/ Ryan Reynolds

    Play Episode Listen Later Jun 15, 2021 57:49


    Gary and Cody are joined by Ryan Reynolds of Establish The Run to discuss the NFL award markets before action heats up this summer. They talk about how the MVP race impacts card prices, Ryan's process & his favorite bets for 2021. They also discuss ROY, the loaded 2021 QB class & how to identify values in box breaks and on the secondary market. TIMESTAMPS: Buying future MVPs in the offseason (2:26) | Ryan's process in identifying future winners (5:15) | Lamar Jackson's stock (10:00) | Dak Prescott's rebound (15:25) | Is it Josh Allen's time? (20:32) | we seriously talk about Daniel Jones as a potential MVP. Really. (23:52) | Justin Herbert sophomore MVP? (27:10) | 2022 MVP lookahead (32:31) | Major upcoming releases (37:55) | 2021 rookie class overview (40:50) | Comeback Player of the Year (46:39) | Ryan's Futures takes (52:19)

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