Hoops and Cards: Sports Cards for Basketball Collectors and Investors

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Welcome BACK to all Basketball Card fanatics, investors, and collectors! Our host Gary emerges from the abyss of the past four weeks to celebrate the return of two of the league's most exciting young players! Thank you for listening and send us your takes and messages to gary@hoopsandcards.com or @hoopsandcards on Instagram! --- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/hoopsandcards/message Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/hoopsandcards/support

Today's episode is Part 2 of Gary's conversation with Chad Guell from Sports Card Strategy Show. They talk about GUESSES - prospects, emerging players, and card-buying strategies for the first month of the NBA season. If you like Jabari Smith or Tyrese Maxey, you'll love this episode!! We are proud to be a part of the NoOffseason.com Sports Card Network! o  Market Movers – “save 20% after a free 14-Day Trial.  Visit MarketMoversApp.com and use the promo code “NoOffseason.” o  WhatNot – “get $15 free credit on What Not by joining through whatnot.sportscardstrategy.com” o  Graybo's – “Get 10% off any purchase at Graybos.co by using the Promo Code “strategy 2023” --- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/hoopsandcards/message Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/hoopsandcards/support

Buying and selling Basketball Cards isn't as complicated as brain surgery, but sometimes it helps to hear from a Doctor anyway. We are thrilled to bring on "DR" Chad Guell to talk about buying, flipping, prospecting, and guessing on NBA players during the first month of the season. Today's episode is Part ONE of a 2-Part series where we learn from Chad's experiences, perspectives, and hit list regarding rookie card flipping and players like Cam Thomas and Jabari Smith Jr. HoopsandCards.com is your all-inclusive site for Basketball Card fun, friends, and fandom. Check it out!! We are proud to be a part of the NoOffseason.com Sports Card Network! o  Market Movers – “save 20% after a free 14-Day Trial.  Visit MarketMoversApp.com and use the promo code “NoOffseason.” o  WhatNot – “get $15 free credit on What Not by joining through whatnot.sportscardstrategy.com” o  Graybo's – “Get 10% off any purchase at Graybos.co by using the Promo Code “strategy 2023” --- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/hoopsandcards/message Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/hoopsandcards/support

James Harden traded overnight to the Clippers. Will the Clippers contend for a Title? Will Joel Embiid chase another MVP? Who benefits the most from this blockbuster deal of picks and players? Gary weighs in with today's "instant reaction" episode and some thoughts on the reigning Player of the Week in the Eastern Conference, some dude named Maxey. HoopsandCards.com is your all-inclusive site for Basketball Card fun, friends, and fandom. Check it out!! We are proud to be a part of the NoOffseason.com Sports Card Network! o  Market Movers – “save 20% after a free 14-Day Trial.  Visit MarketMoversApp.com and use the promo code “NoOffseason.” o  WhatNot – “get $15 free credit on What Not by joining through whatnot.sportscardstrategy.com” o  Graybo's – “Get 10% off any purchase at Graybos.co by using the Promo Code “strategy 2023” --- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/hoopsandcards/message Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/hoopsandcards/support

What a start to the NBA season so far! Dame with 39 in a tremendous win over Philly, Cam Thomas explodes, and Desmond Bane is still Desmond Bane. For Basketball Card buyers, this is an exciting time to learn some new names like Jalen Johnson, Derek Lively III, and maybe even Kelly Oubre Jr. But for many of our listeners, the first week of the NBA simply affirmed the players and stars we've been waiting to see for months finally get to show off on the court. SGA, Ant, Maxey, Vassell, IQ, Haliburton, and even PJ Washington joined the party. Todays' episode shares Gary's early reactions to the season debuts of all these guys, and some perspective about all of our early reactions. In other words, we aren't buying or selling anything on impulse.... yet! HoopsandCards.com is your all-inclusive site for Basketball Card fun, friends, and fandom. Check it out!! We are proud to be a part of the NoOffseason.com Sports Card Network! o  Market Movers – “save 20% after a free 14-Day Trial.  Visit MarketMoversApp.com and use the promo code “NoOffseason.” o  WhatNot – “get $15 free credit on What Not by joining through whatnot.sportscardstrategy.com” o  Graybo's – “Get 10% off any purchase at Graybos.co by using the Promo Code “strategy 2023” --- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/hoopsandcards/message Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/hoopsandcards/support

It starts today! HoopsandCards is here for your season preview, picks, and card thoughts from Gary for ALL collectors and investors in the NBA! Today's episode addresses our preseason picks for MVP, MIP, NBA Champions, Rookie of the Year, and some other random stuff. You don't want to miss the start of the NBA season and we've got you covered! Warning: this episode may or may not include some takes about Portland scoring machine Anfernee Simons. HoopsandCards.com is your all-inclusive site for Basketball Card fun, friends, and fandom. Check it out!! We are proud to be a part of the NoOffseason.com Sports Card Network! o  Market Movers – “save 20% after a free 14-Day Trial.  Visit MarketMoversApp.com and use the promo code “NoOffseason.” o  WhatNot – “get $15 free credit on What Not by joining through whatnot.sportscardstrategy.com” o  Graybo's – “Get 10% off any purchase at Graybos.co by using the Promo Code “strategy 2023” --- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/hoopsandcards/message Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/hoopsandcards/support

Guesses. GOODS. Greats. GOATS. These are the 4G's, and this is your pre-season primer on our HoopsandCards strategy, language, and recommendations for the 2023-24 NBA Season. Host Gary Underwood gives you a look at some of the NBA's "GOOD" players and card values that have a solid chance of becoming great over the course of this NBA Season. We're talking about possible first-time All-Stars, Breakout Players, and stars who are returning from injuries (Cade) or other things (Ja). Warning: this episode may or may not include some takes about Portland scoring machine Anfernee Simons. HoopsandCards.com is your all-inclusive site for Basketball Card fun, friends, and fandom. Check it out!! We are proud to be a part of the NoOffseason.com Sports Card Network! o  Market Movers – “save 20% after a free 14-Day Trial.  Visit MarketMoversApp.com and use the promo code “NoOffseason.” o  WhatNot – “get $15 free credit on What Not by joining through whatnot.sportscardstrategy.com” o  Graybo's – “Get 10% off any purchase at Graybos.co by using the Promo Code “strategy 2023” --- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/hoopsandcards/message Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/hoopsandcards/support

Guesses. Goods. Greats. GOATS. These are the 4G's, and this is your pre-season primer on our HoopsandCards strategy, language, and recommendations for the 2023-24 NBA Season. In today's episode, Host Gary Underwood gives you an overview of the GUESS category as we see it, and some players to watch this season as they emerge into impact (good) players this year. The GUESS category includes "wild guesses" or "fliers" like Malaki Branham or Jaden Hardy, but also adds in players who are already good but relatively unknown (think Devin Vasell). We also bring you updates from the first week in the NBA preseason and some teaser-trailer thoughts for our next episodes of the podcast. HoopsandCards.com is your all-inclusive site for Basketball Card fun, friends, and fandom. Check it out!! We are proud to be a part of the NoOffseason.com Sports Card Network! o  Market Movers – “save 20% after a free 14-Day Trial.  Visit MarketMoversApp.com and use the promo code “NoOffseason.” o  WhatNot – “get $15 free credit on What Not by joining through whatnot.sportscardstrategy.com” o  Graybo's – “Get 10% off any purchase at Graybos.co by using the Promo Code “strategy 2023” --- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/hoopsandcards/message Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/hoopsandcards/support

Guesses. Goods. Greats. GOATS. These are the 4G's, and this is your pre-seasons primer on our HoopsandCards strategy, language, and recommendations for the 2023-24 NBA Season. Host Gary Underwood gives you an overview of each "G" category as we see it, and some stories and advice around each category. We also bring you updates from the first weekend in the NBA preseason and some teaser-trailer thoughts for our next episodes of the podcast. HoopsandCards.com is your all-inclusive site for Basketball Card fun, friends, and fandom. Check it out!! We are proud to be a part of the NoOffseason.com Sports Card Network! o  Market Movers – “save 20% after a free 14-Day Trial.  Visit MarketMoversApp.com and use the promo code “NoOffseason.” o  WhatNot – “get $15 free credit on What Not by joining through whatnot.sportscardstrategy.com” o  Graybo's – “Get 10% off any purchase at Graybos.co by using the Promo Code “strategy 2023” --- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/hoopsandcards/message Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/hoopsandcards/support

Today marked the start of the NBA Preseason games, and we are here for you Basketball Card collectors and investors! Gary brings his thoughts on most exciting or most anticipated stories of the Preseason in the NBA with takes on James Harden, Players to Watch this Season, and some buying and selling ideas for the month of October. Shout out to Josh Smith for today's listener question! Send us your takes and let us know where you're listening from by emails to gary@hoopsandcards.com OR Instagram messages to @hoopsandcards Check out ALL of our resources, links, and the Discord channel at HoopsandCards.com! We are thrilled to be part of the NoOffseason.com Sports Card Network! --- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/hoopsandcards/message Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/hoopsandcards/support

HUGE news in the NBA that should impact the Basketball Card market this week and all season long - DAMIAN LILLARD gets his wish - sort of? Portland, Phoenix, and Milwaukee team up to shake the NBA superstar landscape today, and Gary Underwood from HoopsandCards.com is here for an "INSTANT REAX" episode for card collectors and investors. HoopsandCards.com is thrilled to join the NoOffseason.com Sports Card Network, and bring our listeners even more exciting, current content as a part of this larger platform and team! Gary shares the details in today's episode, and we would love for you to checkout the "extreme makeover" at HoopsandCards.com today! We also highly recommend you take advantage of some of our network's deals and promo opportunities to help your adventure as a collector and investor.. - MarketMoversApp.com - use the promo code "NoOffseason" and save 20% after a free 14-day trial! - What Not - get $15 on What Not by joining through whatnot.sportscardstrategy.com - Graybo's - Get 10% off any purchase at Graybos.co by using the promo code "strategy2023" --- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/hoopsandcards/message Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/hoopsandcards/support

Our weekend episode of Hoops and Cards is a catch all of ideas, insights, and stories for the world of Basketball Card Collectors and investors! Gary is back to talk about the "World Cup" of Basketball, some recent buys and regrets, and his approach to negotiating during Buying Season. We are still very high on Shai Gileous-Alexander, as if there was any doubt. Today's episode also covers some of the "Don'ts" of Negotiating as outlined on our HoopsandCards.com blog this week! We would love to hear from you on Instagram (@hoopsandcards) or email GARY@HOOPSANDCARDS.COM We LOVE using MarketMoversApp.com to track card values, and invite you to sign up for their services with our "hoopsandcards" discount promo code! We LOVE using NOOffseason.com for scouting reports and card picks, and invite you to sign up for their premium content with the "hoopsandcards" promo code! --- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/hoopsandcards/message Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/hoopsandcards/support

You guys are the Best! Gary returns to thank our listeners for support during a crazy summer and doles out some thoughts about the beginning of buying season in the Basketball Card world. We are sending out free cards to the first five listeners who DM us @hoopsandcards on Instagram. Today gets right at some of the current buying opportunities and reasons to be excited about the 23-24 NBA season! --- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/hoopsandcards/message Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/hoopsandcards/support

Life happens, even for an NBA Podcaster! In the middle of a series about "five players to watch or invest in during the offseason," our host's wife came down with colon cancer and his Dad was sent to the hospital. Gary, our podcast host, breaks free from a rough few weeks to bring us (finally) some thoughts on Basketball Buying season and two of the best young players in the NBA. Tyrese Maxey and Shai Gilgeous-Alexander are two very familiar names to listeners of Hoops, as Gary has been personally investing in their cards for years now, and loves watching them develop as players and playoff leaders. As always, we would love to hear from you via Instagram DM @hoopsandcards or email gary@hoopsandcards.com! --- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/hoopsandcards/message Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/hoopsandcards/support

NBA followers and fans won't be surprised if the Utah Jazz have (another) very good season. But card collectors and investors somehow still sleep on Utah's super-human baller, Lauri Markkanen. HoopsandCards continues this week's countdown with #3 on our offseason watch list, and here's a hint - He's Finnish. Oh, and he also might be a darkhorse MVP candidate. Those 2017 rookies to watch should include the low-pop, high-potential, return-All-Star play of the seven footer from Utah. Gary brings you some reasons and deals for when, how, and what to think about another playoff-likely breakout for 2024. For those of you at THE NATIONAL, send us your takes and your W's at @hoopsandcards on Instagram. For those of you NOT at the National... send your takes and W's to @hoopsandcards on Instagram. --- We LOVE using MarketMoversApp.com to track card values, and invite you to sign up for their services with our "hoopsandcards" discount promo code! --- We LOVE using NOOffseason.com for scouting reports and card picks, and invite you to sign up for their premium content with the "hoopsandcards" promo code! --- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/hoopsandcards/message

He's not the next Steph Curry. But he is way better than the card market realizes, and has virtually his whole NBA life ahead of him. Today on HoopsandCards, Gary makes the case for Kings' sharpshooter De'Aaron Fox, arguably the fastest player in the NBA. Fox's 2017 rookie cards are under-graded, under-valued, and worth prioritizing before next NBA season, especially for Kings fans! For those of you at THE NATIONAL, send us your takes and your W's at @hoopsandcards on Instagram. For those of you NOT at the National... send your takes and W's to @hoopsandcards on Instagram. We LOVE using MarketMoversApp.com to track card values, and invite you to sign up for their services with our "hoopsandcards" discount promo code! We LOVE using NOOffseason.com for scouting reports and card picks, and invite you to sign up for their premium content with the "hoopsandcards" promo code! --- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/hoopsandcards/message

Welcome to the first episode of our "FIVE" - Five players we are targeting during the NBA offseason in Basketball Cards, rookies, autos, and grails. Each player in this series is already playing at an All-Star level, during the first few years of his NBA career, for a team that has already made some noise in the playoffs. Gary welcomes you back with a familiar name - a point guard who should have been an Eastern Conference All-Star, whose pop counts and RPA's are fewer and harder to find. Playing in the largest market in the league, this clutch, unstoppable scorer still has a lot of upside value for collectors and investors in today's Basketball Card hobby. Message Gary directly on Instagram - @hoopsandcards Email Gary your Hoops takes - gary@hoopsandcards.com For our HoopsandCards discount on the Market Movers app, use the "hoopsandcards" code at MarketMovers.com - it's an incredible resource for collectors and investors at any level, to track the values of any card or cards over time. For our HoopsandCards discount at NoOffseason.com, use that same "hoopsandcards" code for their premium content and picks of basketball players, cards, and trends to consider in this incredible hobby. --- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/hoopsandcards/message

After an unexplained absence, we are back for a mid-summer episode about the NBA, the National, and a new 5-part series for your offseason buying or collecting list. Gary would love to hear from any and all of you on Instagram DMs (@hoopsandcards) or by email (gary@hoopsandcards.com). Today, we talk about the National, Victor Wembanyama, and Basketball Card concerns in the offseason. For our HoopsandCards discount on the Market Movers app, use the "hoopsandcards" code at MarketMovers.com - it's an incredible resource for collectors and investors at any level, to track the values of any card or cards over time. For our HoopsandCards discount at NoOffseason.com, use that same "hoopsandcards" code for their premium content and picks of basketball players, cards, and trends to consider in this incredible hobby. --- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/hoopsandcards/message

We're BACK with an all-inclusive episode for Basketball Card Collectors and Investors, covering everything from flipping Lonnie Walkers to landing Patrick Mahomes rookies. Gary talks some sweet deals on a road trip to Grand Rapids, Michigan... some hopes for Jayson Tatum or Jimmy Butler... and the Victor Wembanyama effect on the hype, values, projections, and potential return of Basketball Card madness over the next 3 months. Should you invest in Victor or wait? Will the SI for Kids card prices keep soaring? Is "Wemby" really worth all of this attention? You'll find all this and more in today's episode of Hoops and Cards. You can ALSO join us in using the Market Movers App for card research, tracking your portfolio, and scoring timely deals at marketmoversapp.com. Use the "hoopsandcards" promo code for a sweet discount on any level of their world-class card tracking service. But WAIT, there's MORE... check out NoOffseason.com and their Premium content for detailed scouting reports on Basketball Card investments - and any other card investments! Use that same "hoopsandcards" promo code for a discount there at NoOffseason.com. As always, WE HAVE A DISCORD - let us know if you're ready to join the fun by messaging gary@hoopsandcards.com For any of your takes, feedback, and ideas, send us a DM on Instagram @hoopsandcards! Nuggets over Celtics in 5. Just sayin! --- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/hoopsandcards/message

Buying Basketball cards can be fun for any budget, but sometimes you want to save up for better cards. Gary, our host of HoopsandCards, shares his personal journey and challenges us to move from the dollar boxes to the twenty dollar boxes or the $200+ club. We also talk about the NBA Playoffs and some specific cards that will be on our shopping list this summer. Join our Community full of Basketball Card collectors and investors!! Send us a message @hoopsandcards on Instagram or gary@hoopsandcards.com --- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/hoopsandcards/message

Big names like Ja Morant and Anthony Edwards are done for the season. Rising stars like Jalen Brunson and Devin Booker are starting to cook. Is it time to sell or buy any of these guys? Who should we watch and maximize our card values with this month. Gary brings some warnings about buying anything now and some plans for patience and deals later in 2023. We talk about some of the dudes and teams to watch closely and some profits that could follow. --- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/hoopsandcards/message

For the love of Basketball cards! Today's episode takes on the incredible NBA playoff action and what it could mean for Basketball Card players, collectors, and investors. Gary, our host, looks at some of the challenges and tendencies of buying cards during big moments in April or May. Some players (think Jokic or Embiid) could be adding a chip to their fast-growing legends. Others (think Fox, Maxey, or Brunson) are emerging as super-scorers for teams on the rise. We talk about the timing of buying and selling these players over the next 2-4 weeks. This episode also explains how the NBA Playoffs are a terrific time to watch, enjoy the games, and make your offseason shopping list with our recommendations - SGA, Mikal, Ant, and more! Send us your takes and thoughts as DM's on Instagram - @hoopsandcards. You can always email our show to gary@hoopsandcards.com! --- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/hoopsandcards/message

Card investors and collectors, have you ever wanted to get ahead of a player's spike in value? During the summer, a lot of NBA teams make trades and superstars change teams and massive doors open up for players like Mikal Bridges, Donovan Mitchell, and Jalen Brunson. Who could be next? Which players would benefit greatly from that much-needed change of scenery? How can we get out "in front" of the jumps in their card prices? Today's episode looks at FIVE players or teams to watch for a possible change of scenery that would improve their scoring opportunities, their playoff hopes, and ultimately - their basketball card prices! If you want the best tool on the Market for scouting Basketball Card prices and trends, please check out the Market Movers App (marketmoversapp.com) from Sports Card Investor. Use the promo code "hoops" to get a sweet discount on the first month of any level of their services! --- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/hoopsandcards/message

Today's episode previews all of the big playoff SERIES in the First Round of the NBA Playoffs, and any possible implications we are seeing for the Basketball Card Market. Gary, our host, goes into some of the players whose card markets have the chance to pop gradually or instantly during their playoff runs, and which cards to consider. We also talk a little bit about Prizm Basketball breaks and the patience to wait a while before buying new releases. Thank you for listening, and give us a shout-out on Instagram @hoopsandcards or email Gary directly at gary@hoopsandcards.com Use the promo code "hoops" to get a serious discount on your subscriptions for the Market Movers App or the Premium Content at NoOffseason.com! --- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/hoopsandcards/message

Tonight, the NBA Play-In games start and we are here for you Basketball Card Collectors and Investors! Gary brings some thoughts on the Play-In teams and possible jumps for certain card values, but also talks about NBA Season Awards, Rising Cards and Players, and the new release of PRIZM 2022-23 Basketball which drops today! Thanks for listening, and please send any ideas or feedback or thoughts you've got to @hoopsandcards on Instagram! --- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/hoopsandcards/message

The NBA's Regular Season is about to end. Some of the hobby's biggest names to collect or invest in will miss the 2023 playoffs and see their card values plunge into the oblivion of the offseason. Which players should we remember when others forget? Which "big names" like Cade, Lamelo, Scottie, and Paolo might be worth selling while Basketball Cards are still "in season"? Gary brings some data and some decisions to consider when it comes to those non-playoff teams and non-playoff stars, including... maybe... Luka Doncic? We would LOVE to have you join our Basketball Card conversations and community at the Hoops and Cards Discord - just message us on Instagram (@hoopsandcards) or send an email to gary@hoopsandcards.com and we will get you in! --- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/hoopsandcards/message

Basketball Card Investors are often looking to discover rising prospects and opportunities to buy and sell cards during and after huge games. Sports bettors are often faced with the same realities and trying to anticipate what players and teams to pick "next." Today, HoopsandCards welcomes Chris from the Basketball Forever Network's NBA Betting Podcast, called "Cashed It w Chris," a regular podcast for NBA fans and sports betters. Our host, Gary, bounces some 101-level questions off of Chris and they talk about players who are just waiting for a break or an injury to get their opportunity. Can you make money using sites like FanDuel or DraftKings? Sure, but you can also lose money or develop an addiction to trying to prove something and "win." Chris shares some terrific ideas and words of wisdom for any basketball fans who want to navigate this fun, rapidly-growing sports market with a bit of knowledge and healthy levels of self-control. Much thanks to Chris for joining us on HoopsandCards! --- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/hoopsandcards/message

With less than a month before the NBA Playoff Starts, you might want to know which players and cards could RISE to the occasion in May and June! We've got you covered, with today's episode of FIVE BUYS, where Gary gives some "no brainer" picks (re: Giannis, Tatum, etc) and some "brainer" or "not-so-obvious" dudes to watch out for. Investors may want to list these players and cards "for sale" to capitalize on gains during the playoffs, and collectors may want to keep notes for better prices after the playoffs. Whatever your strategy is, we've got you covered with more than 15 players to think about and what their teams could be doing in May in the NBA! Hoops and Cards LOVES hearing from our Listeners, DM us at @hoopsandcards (INSTA) or email to Gary@hoopsandcards.com. Subscribe to our YouTube Channel as well for more entertaining content and encouragement as you pursue Basketball Card greatness! --- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/hoopsandcards/message

Today, we take Basketball Card collectors and investors like you to a tour of the WILD, WILD WEST. We look at card values, potential, and prospects for those teams that are still batting to secure a playoff spot - or even a play-in spot in this year's NBA March Madness out West. Gary loves sharing about some of his favorites today, like Lebron, Luka, and SGA. But what will we do with guys like like Most-Improved-candidate Lauri Markkanen or the never-healthy New Orleans Pelicans? Today's show gives you an overview and some card takes on some of the NBA's biggest names and franchises as they battle it out in the... Wild, Wild Western Conference! Send us your takes on Instagram to @hoopsandcards, or on email to gary@hoopsandcards.com We always love hearing from you! As mentioned in the show, we are recommending the MarketMovers App, and you can use the promo code "hoopsandcards" for a discount on the first month of ANY level of their service at Sports Card Investor! Check it out! --- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/hoopsandcards/message

Basketball cards often rise in price and popularity during the NBA Playoffs!  With just a few weeks left in the NBA's regular season, lots of playoff question marks remain in the Eastern Conference.  Can all of the new faces keep things going in Brooklyn?  Will the Heat make their annual late-season push with Herro, Bam, and Jimmy at the controls?  Today's episode has Gary talking about all the possible implications of playoff runs for the Eastern Conference bubble teams, and some thoughts on players who could see their card prices rise (or not) in the process.  Teams that don't make the playoffs - or even the play-in - plunge instantly into the sportscard "abyss," forgotten or ignored until December.   Send us your playoff picks and thoughts on today's episode to Gary on @hoopsandcards (Insta) or email at gary@hoopsandcards.com! --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/hoopsandcards/message

While the NBA and playoff races heat up, some of the game's brightest stars are out with injuries - Lebron, Lamelo, Zion, Cade, even KD is hurt!! What should Basketball Card Collectors and Investors do? Hoops and Cards tackles the injury-buying strategies and talks about the post-playoff buying opportunities. In today's episode, Gary also celebrates this week's release of 2022-23 Donruss Hobby Basketball Cards, and which rookies or "buying tips" for those of us that want to get our hands on some of the new stuff! Send us your feedback, takes, and questions @hoopsandcards on IG and email to gary@hoopandcards.com! We love hearing from you! Thank you for listening to the show! Make sure to LIKE, SUBSCRIBE, FOLLOW, and all those things. If you're new to the show, send us a message and we'll send you a free rookie card of a prospect or young player we love! --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/hoopsandcards/message

"Breaking" is one of the most popular ways to enjoy, experience, and collect Basketball Cards. In today's episode, Gary sits down with Mike and Dave from SHAG Sports Cards, a group that has been hosting breaks online for years! Conversation focuses on the "essentials" and things you need to remember about BREAKS as one of our Basketball Cards 101 feature episodes. If you've ever thought about hosting breaks or selling spots in a break, then this episode and story will help you tremendously. If you'd like to learn more about "buying" or participating in breaks and how to do better in getting great cards, then this episode is for you as well! Thank you to SHAG sports cards for joining us at Hoops and Cards! Please send any ideas, questions, or stories you'd like to share with us as direct messages on Instagram (@hoopsandcards) and also email gary@hoopsandcards.com! --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/hoopsandcards/message

This weekend, we get to visit with two long-time Sports Card collectors at their new LCS (Local Card Shop) - Mike and Dave from SHAG Sports Cards! SHAG has been open for nearly six months, but doing online breaks and business for a long time before that. Gary gets Mike and Dave to share their collector stories, their takes on the various opportunities and targets for investing or collecting in any sport, and of course their impressions of today's Basketball Card market. Thank you to Mike and Dave for joining the show! As always, join us on Instagrarm (@hoopsandcards) and YouTube Channel (HoopsandCards) as well as any feedback or questions via email for Gary (gary@hoopsandcards.com), and thank you for being a part of the HOOPS community around the world! --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/hoopsandcards/message

We've had an amazing week in Basketball Cards.  Just ask Mac McClung, Kyrie Irving, and Jayson Tatum!  Today's episode features several lists of "FIVE BUYS" as our host, Gary, rambles about Baseball, Football, Emerging NBA Prospects, and some things to look for in popular basketball cards.  We also talk a little bit about our visit to the Indiana Pacers game and some recent quick flips for profit with cards online! For all of our listeners, give us a shout-out or feedback on IG @Hoopsandcards or email our host gary@hoopsandcards.com! Thank you to all of our listeners and Basketball Card collectors around the world!  Join our Discord Channel and interact with others who love the NBA and cards just as much as you do - message us for instant access!  You can also check out our YouTube Channel https://www.youtube.com/@hoopsandcards --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/hoopsandcards/message

For Basketball Card collectors and investors around the world, we are here with you for All-Star weekend. With the NBA at the top of the sports world for now, this episode finds us thinking about ways to make money in sports cards. You don't have to pay high prices or buy the hot players. Our 101 series with Gary gives you some ideas to think - and invest - ahead of the game! Send us any feedback or questions on Instagram @hoopsandcards today! --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/hoopsandcards/message

Before you press "buy it now" on that Cam Thomas Silver or Kyrie Irving Prizm, listen to this episode, people.  Collectors and investors want to know IF - and HOW - the card market might react to trade deadline news and the latest destination for Kevin Durant.  Hoops and Cards is here to add value, ideas, wisdom, and timing to your pursuit of Basketball Card Utopia.  You don't have to buy when everyone else is buying.  You don't have to battle FOMO every time Luka Doncic makes a game-winner or Dame Dolla makes people holla.  Today's episode will help you sort through all the things - Lebron's record, the All-Star game, KD and Kyrie, and upstart players in Brooklyn, Utah, and Minnesota.   You can reach out to our host, Gary, on Instagram @hoopsandcards any time with ideas, questions, feedback, or to share your take on the hobby.  Email is great at gary@hoopsandcards.com. --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/hoopsandcards/message

Today's a fast release episode on the eve of the NBA trade deadline. Gary talks about Cameron Thomas's scoring outburst, opportunities to seize and sell in the next three months, and waiting till the late-summer buying opportunities. Please send any questions or takes to us @hoopsandcards on Instagram or email gary@hoopsandcards.com --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/hoopsandcards/message

As we enter Lebron's big week, his cards are on the minds and buying lists of countless sports card collectors. From Lebron's hometown, we bring you an episode and some stories about the past, present, and future of the Lebron James card market and his impact on the hobby forever. --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/hoopsandcards/message

After a brief hiatus, Hoops and Cards is back just in time for the NBA All-Stars announcement on February 2. Card collectors and investors are starting to turn their focus to Basketball stars and emerging names like Luka Doncic, Zion Williamson, and Anthony Edwards. Today's episode gives you our All-Star picks and some card recommendations for most of these players. Guys like Ja Morant could be trending upward with All-Star Weekend, Playoff Races, and NBA Awards. Guys like Zion Williamson, Shai Gilgeous-Alexander, and Trae Young? Not so much. Enjoy today's episode about the best players in the league at this moment, with a special guest to wrap up today's show with a timely question about Lebron James! Find us and DM our host, Gary, at @hoopsandcards on Instagram or by email with gary@hoopsandcards.com Hoops and Cards is often affiliated with NoOffseason.com, Sports Card Investor, and of course - the Basketball Forever Podcast Network! --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/hoopsandcards/message

Let's talk about GRADING your basketball cards. Why, where, how, and which cards to grade and add value? Gary shares his latest adventures in grading basketball cards on todays episode and gives you all kinds of things to love (or not) about the PSA Grading options. --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/hoopsandcards/message

For Card Collectors and NBA Investors, we got all the lists you could want in this episode of Hoops and Cards.  Gary gives some takes on modern players who will always be worth investing in, including Lebron James, Steph Curry, and... well... listen to the show!  We also share lists of our favorite players to collect, some under-appreciated "hidden gems," and a few thoughts on NBA Hoops. During today's show, Gary invites and challenges you to share your own takes or lists with him directly by sending a message to @hoopsandcards on Instagram.  If you're one of the first new listeners to respond, we will send you a free Basketball Card, and you won't be disappointed! For checking in on Basketball Card values and trends, you can use the "hoopsandcards" promo code at MarketMoversApp.com or at NoOffseason.com, two of our favorite online resources in the hobby! --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/hoopsandcards/message

Tyson Beck is like so many of us - he loves NBA Basketball, follows the Sports Card market and trends, and loves connecting with Basketball fans and investors around the world! You may have heard his name as a super-talented designer of NBA graphics, collectibles, or sports cards for brands like Topps and many more. But he's also the co-founder of the Forever Network, Basketball Forever, and works hard to design excellent limited-edition sports cards with globally-iconic athletes like Steph Curry, Allen Iverson, Jayson Tatum, and so many more! In today's episode, we give you PART TWO of Gary's conversation with Tyson Beck (@tysonbeck on Instagram), hearing some of his "origin story" as a Basketball Fan, Sports Card Enthusiast, and Passionate Artist-Designer who invests his talents, time, and resources in creating memorable and powerful graphics for NBA franchises and fans worldwide. Many thanks to Tyson for joining our show - check out some of his Basketball Card releases at shop.tysonbeck.com and sign up for the e-newsletter updates to hear about future limited-edition or custom-made sports cards by Tyson Beck! As always, your friend Gary from Hoops and Cards would love to hear from you - direct message me @hoopsandcards on Instagram or email at gary@hoopsandcards.com. Let us know where you're listening from and any questions or feedback you have about the podcast! Our passion is to add value to your world as Basketball Card fans, collectors, and investors.. and this is just PART TWO of an engaging and fun conversation with one of the Hobby's Best! --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/hoopsandcards/message

Tyson Beck is like so many of us - he loves NBA Basketball, follows the Sports Card market and trends, and loves connecting with Basketball fans and investors around the world! You may have heard his name as a super-talented designer of NBA graphics, collectibles, or sports cards for brands like Topps and many more. But he's also the co-founder of the Forever Network, Basketball Forever, and works hard to design excellent limited-edition sports cards with globally-iconic athletes like Steph Curry, Allen Iverson, Jayson Tatum, and so many more! In today's episode, we give you PART ONE of Gary's conversation with Tyson Beck (@tysonbeck on Instagram), hearing some of his "origin story" as a Basketball Fan, Sports Card Enthusiast, and Passionate Artist-Designer who invests his talents, time, and resources in creating memorable and powerful graphics for NBA franchises and fans worldwide. Many thanks to Tyson for joining our show - check out some of his Basketball Card releases at shop.tysonbeck.com and sign up for the e-newsletter updates to hear about future limited-edition or custom-made sports cards by Tyson Beck! As always, your friend Gary from Hoops and Cards would love to hear from you - direct message me @hoopsandcards on Instagram or email at gary@hoopsandcards.com. Let us know where you're listening from and any questions or feedback you have about the podcast! Our passion is to add value to your world as Basketball Card fans, collectors, and investors.. and this is just PART ONE of an engaging and fun conversation with one of the Hobby's Best! --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/hoopsandcards/message

In the world of NBA Basketball, there's nothing quite like the NBA Playoffs and Finals. We can say the same for the Basketball Card Market and the values or prices of cards as the playoffs take place - a player's performance in May or June adds to his overall legacy and also increases the demand for his cards! Which teams and players look primed and ready for a push to the "next level" of NBA greatness? Gary covers these issues and more in today's YouTube episode, which is also a podcast you can listen to on Spotify, Apple Podcast, Audible, Amazon, or Google! Send all your feeback, takes, or questions to our host/founder at @hoopsandcards on Instagram! You can also email us at gary@hoopsandcards.com --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/hoopsandcards/message

Like most of us, you're probably into Basketball Cards on some kind of budget.  Perhaps you're just starting out, and you've got less than $50 or $100 to work with.  That's the story of our Podcast Host, Gary from HoopsandCards.   He likes to find great cards and emerging rookies in the large boxes at card shows and shops.  In today's episode, Gary recalls some thoughts about how that approach led him to buy cards of Darius Garland, Tyrese Maxey, Desmond Bane, Anfernee Simons, and Shai Gilgeous-Alexander just one year ago.  Now, the names have changed but the opportunities are tremendous.  Rookie cards of emerging players like Devin Vassell, Kevin Porter Jr, and OG Anunoby present some tremendous upside for the bargain investor.  In today's episode, you'll hear 12-20 names of players like that to look for in the dollar boxes, and perhaps you'll share some of your wins with us at @hoopsandcards on Instagram! Thank you so much for listening and sending any feedback or questions to @hoopsandcards on Instagram or gary@hoopsandcards.com in an email! We are grateful to be part of the Basketball Forever podcast network and share resources we've found with you, including the Market Movers App and the Rankings and Card Premium Content at NoOffseason.com.  Use the promo code "hoopsandcards" to get discounts at these fine sites that will help you grow as a Basketball Card entrepreneur! --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/hoopsandcards/message

We wrap up 2022 with an episode that has IT ALL! We share some thoughts about the Basketball Card Market (buying and selling) over the past year and look ahead to 2023 when the NBA will gain more global attention from fans and collectors. Gary gives us a countdown of current MVP candidates, All-Star rosters, Awards, and 20 players to invest in (but only if you like those guys)! Because it's our mission to add value to your world as a Basketball Card collector/investor, we wrap up today's episode with FOUR "action steps" to consider in January when it comes to sports cards. We can't control the ups and downs of card values and what the players will do, but we can control our decisions and strategies for engaging as fans. FOUR steps would be (1) Sharpen your skills as a collector and investor, (2) Plan and evaluate your ongoing STRATEGY, (3) Improve your skills and understanding of how to use EBAY, and (4) Connect with people who are doing these same things with sports cards! PLEASE MESSAGE US on Instagram @HOOPSANDCARDS. EMAIL our host, gary@hoopsandcards.com WATCH our podcast on YOUTUBE - www.youtube.com/@hoopsandcards To gain access and a discount at MarketMoversApp.com, use our "hoopsandcards" promo code. To gain access and a discount at NoOffseason.com and their premium content, use our "hoopsandcards" promo code. --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/hoopsandcards/message

For all you card collectors and investors in Basketball Cards! Today's episode is one of our last in 2022 - it's been a terrific year! Our show's host, Gary, gives us a rundown of the huge matchups in the NBA on Sunday, leading up to a timely FIVE BUYS conversation for those of us who have already been buying cards for a while. Sure, we throw in our usual list of 5-6 players or cards to consider, but today's episode is more about doing what's best for you, adding value, respect, and encouragement to your own decisions as you collect and invest in basketball cards. Enjoy the show! Thank you for listening! Let us know where you're at and request a free rookie card (for the first five people who) message us @hoopsandcards on Instagram or email gary@hoopsandcards.com! We love recommending resources like Market Movers (marketmoversapp.com), where you can chart the value and history of specific cards and players while keeping track of your own personal portfolio online. Use the promo code "hoopsandcards" to get your first month of Market Movers for just ONE dollar! Our friends at NoOffseason.com have some tremendous and current projections, stats, and card picks for all of the best players in the NBA - check out NoOffseason.com, where you can use the "hoopsandcards" code to get a 20% discount on anything they offer in Premium Content! --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/hoopsandcards/message

People all over the world are collecting and investing in Basketball Cards! Some of you are brand new to all of this, and most of us know a friend or two who are looking to buy cards for the very first time. Today's episode with host Gary will help you with your mindset, first steps, and road map overview of how to get started. After some talk about a trip to an NBA game, updates on players like Anthony Davis and new card products like Contenders Optic, we focus the rest of this episode on how to "reboot" your collection and portfolio of Basketball Cards. Thank you for listening! Let us know where you're at and request a free rookie card (for the first five people who) message us @hoopsandcards on Instagram or email gary@hoopsandcards.com! We love recommending resources like Market Movers (marketmoversapp.com), where you can chart the value and history of specific cards and players while keeping track of your own personal portfolio online. Use the promo code "hoopsandcards" to get your first month of Market Movers for just ONE dollar! Our friends at NoOffseason.com have some tremendous and current projections, stats, and card picks for all of the best players in the NBA - check out NoOffseason.com, where you can use the "hoopsandcards" code to get a 20% discount on anything they offer in Premium Content! --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/hoopsandcards/message

Should we consider buying Cade Cunningham rookie cards during his injury-missed season?  Is the Zion surge for real or are we counting down the minutes to another foot injury?  What about the new brands of Basketball Cards coming out in January?  Today's episode has it all, including our host Gary's adventures with Nickeil Alexander-Walker cards!  Investors, Collectors, and Basketball fans on any budget - LET'S GO to the world of Hoops and Cards!  If you prefer the visual or use YouTube more, check out today's episode as 2-part video series on our new YouTube Channel Hoops and Cards!   --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/hoopsandcards/message

Perhaps this week marks the real return of Zion Williamson as a leader in the Basketball Card market. We are on board, and Gary is here with some ideas and opportunities to seize this moment. In 6-8 weeks, the rest of the sports card world will turn to Basketball and focus on things like the All-Star Game, Rising Stars, and the Playoff Races. We believe that this "market correction" will hurt for a few more weeks, but it also presents some ongoing buying opportunities for young contenders like Zion. We also react to the breaking news about Cade Cunningham, and some takes on what Detroit players might surge (or not). As always, we love to hear from our listeners - message Gary on Instagram @hoopsandcards or email gary@hoopsandcards.com. Thank you for listening, and invite your friends to join the Basketball Card podcast that keeps it real, current, and affordable - Hoops and Cards is here for you!! --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/hoopsandcards/message