Passion For Collecting

We are so excited to announce that Collector Archive Services (CAS) has partnered with the great Steve Aoki to form Audio Media Grading (AMG) - the first ever company dedicated to grading and preserving the audio media collectibles we know and love: vinyl, cassette tapes, CDs, 8 track! Our "Passion for Collecting" hosts break it all down in this special edition podcast! Link to all our social media here including "Passion for Collecting" wherever you get your podcasts: https://linktr.ee/CollectorArchiveServices

After a bit of a hiatus, “Passion for Collecting” is back and the guys don't miss a beat; at least when it comes to picking on Chris! They're joined by CAS's new grader, Brian, who tells us all about his previous grading experiences with PSA and Beckett and the transition to being a toy grader. Ross and Chris tell us about their time at the recent Morphy Auction in the Investors Corner. We tease a HUGE ANNOUNCEMENT about CAS's future and Chris reveals just how much of a slacker he thinks Anthony is!   Surprisingly Short Nonsensical Banter: 00:00:40   CAS News/Upcoming Show Appearances: 00:02:05   Guest Spotlight - CAS Grader Brian: 00:16:00   Investors Corner/Morphys Auction Recap: 00:55:50  

Test your toy and collectible knowledge in this next installment of everyone's favorite trivia game show: What Does CAS Know?!   In this episode, our reigning champ and CAS know-it-all Chris Whitlock is challenged by our guest contestant, Kevin O'Keefe - an avid trading card collector and sports fan. From Silly Puddy to Rookie Cards, we cover a wide variety of interesting facts and trivia!

The guys interview Kevin O'Keefe, an avid sports card collector for 50+ years. They discuss the history of the hobby, how it has changed and the role of kids in the hobby. Also don't miss “Investors Corner - Card Edition” (renamed for this episode only!!) where we take a look at how sale prices for the most valuable wax boxes have changed in the last year! 0:03:00 - CAS News, Toy Show schedule and contests 0:29:00 - Guest Spotlight: Kevin O'Keefe 01:07:30 - Investors Corner 01:32:00 - Our 2 Cents   You can link to all of our social media sites here: https://linktr.ee/CollectorArchiveServices   Jabba the Hutt Dungeon Playset Contest Giveaway. For details watch this video: https://youtu.be/p35Zvq6phis  

On this episode, we sit down with Leigh Roper, the CAS Master Grader and Fabricator, for an outstanding Guest Spotlight segment. Investors Corner returns and is dominated by the most feared bounty hunter in the galaxy and Chris shows off his most recent cosplay. Also, you will not want to miss the precious metal “investing tip” that Chris has for us in the Our 2 Cents segment! 0:00:00 - The standard nonsense and Chris bashing   0:04:45 - Upcoming toy show appearances   0:16:30 - Social Media Update, contests and game shows 0:24:10 - Guest Spotlight: Leigh Roper - CAS Master Grader and Fabricator 0:42:10 - Investors Corner 1:22:30 - Our 2 Cents   You can link to all of our social media sites here: https://linktr.ee/CollectorArchiveServices   Jabba the Hutt Dungeon Playset Contest Giveaway. For details watch this video: https://youtu.be/p35Zvq6phis    

On this much shorter than usual podcast, the guys recap the awesome weekend they had at Zolocon, list upcoming CAS Toyshow appearances, and raffle off the autographed Obi-Wan Kenobi MOC! Also, Chris gives a Bubble Protection update while recording in his car! And Anthony discovers the mute feature much to Ross's delight (sorry Chris!)   0:00:00 - the Usual Chris bashing 0:03:35 - Zolocon Recap 0:07:35 - Upcoming CAS Toyshow appearances 0:11:00 - BPS update 00:14:50 - Collectors Corner Giveaway 00:17:50 - Zolocon Raffle Giveaway   Click on the link below for all of our social media platforms including where to get "Passion For Collecting!" whoever you get your podcasts! https://linktr.ee/CollectorArchiveServices  

In this special podcast episode, Ross and Chris square off in a battle of collector wits in our first ever title bout installment of “What Does CAS Know?!”.  We learn that Chris has more nicknames than Apollo Creed, what reversed the Curse of the Bambino, and Ross shares an awesome and inspiring 2 cents. 0:00:00 – Nonsensical banter 0:04:05 – CAS News (Upcoming Show Appearances and BPS update) 0:19:25 – Collectors Corner Contest Details 0:21:00 – What Does CAS Know?! Ross vs Chris 01:11:25 – Our 2 Cents Watch this YouTube video for contest details and a close look at the grand prize: Jabba the Hutt Dungeon Action Playset Custom display: https://youtu.be/p35Zvq6phis Send your Collector Corner videos to anthony@collectorarchive.com

After a little break, our podcasting team is back with a very special guest, the great Steve Johnston!  We chat with the Pawn Stars Toy Expert about what's hot and what's trending in the toy and trading card worlds - everything from “box breaks” to Funko. Steve sticks around for another very interesting Investors Corner and then we give you our 4 cents - that's right…not just 2 cents.  00:02:50 - CAS News 00:05:30 - Black Friday Sale details and a HUGE teaser! 00:11:22 - Guest Spotlight: Stephen Johnston 01:34:03 - Investors Corner 02:05:58 - Our 2 Cents (4 cents actually)   Special thanks to Steve Johnston for joining us. Be sure to follow his awesome content on social media: Instagram: @thetoyexpertsteve Tiktok: @thetoyexpert  www.thetoyexpert.net    

Super collector of MANY lines, Joe Curcio, joins us to talk toys as well as wax and packs. The Investors Corner is dominated by some not-so-average Joes; the VIRAL segment with the longest name returns and we discuss who the real star of the podcast is!   00:01:15 CAS News 00:06:20 Upcoming shows 00:12:50 ToyCon NJ contest 00:17:00 Guest Spotlight - Joe Curcio 00:49:05 Investors Corner - Toy Edition 01:24:00 Trading Cards Wax and Packs Market Watch Investors Corner Chris's Corner 02:09:00 Our 2 Cents

In this episode, Masters of the Universe Supercollector, Joshua Van Pelt joins us for an excellent chat about this iconic toy line, it's history and much more. This month's Investors Corner is dominated by a toy line NOT named Star Wars; Chris sets an all time record on the Star Wars Snobbery Counter and Ross launches the inaugural installment of his new segment: “Wax and Packs Market Watch Investors Corner Chris's Corner”.    00:05:10 - CAS News    00:23:10 - Guest Spotlight: Joshua Van Pelt    01:28:15 - Investors Corner    02:22:10 - Wax and Packs Market Watch Investors Corner Chris's Corner    03:22:14 - Our 2 Cents   A huge thank you to Josh Van Pelt for joining us. Be sure to check out The Power and the Honor Foundation at: https://powerandhonor.org   Also be sure to check out his son's very cool YouTube Channel, Boglin Hotel at: https://youtube.com/channel/UCy7EwDPcHnxir3g2ZjwpgyQ    

Our team is at full force as Ross Barr makes his hosting debut and the guys interview the great Michael Havens about his upcoming and highly anticipated ICCCon 2021 in Nashville, TN. (Imperial Commissary Collectors Convention 2021 – see details below for links and info).  Michael also sticks around for another mind-blowing Investors Corner where we learn about (probably too much about) exactly what or who is KAWS and why his items keep making it into our top 5! You also will not want to miss the exciting announcement about CAS's most recent campaign and the HOT genre of collectibles we now offer grading and preservation services for. 00:03:20 - Podcast Subscriber Contest Details 00:05:10 - Ross Barr Introduction 00:15:40 - CAS News 00:33:13 - New Collectible Campaign Announcement 00:46:30 - Guest Spotlight: ICCCon Preview with Michael Havens 01:50:20 - Investors Corner 03:00:40 - Our 2 Cents Thank you Michael Havens for joining us! Here is everywhere you can find info and details about ICCCon 2021: Imperial Commissary Collectors Convention 2021 – Nashville, TN – April 16-18, 2021 Website: icnashville.com Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/icccnashville/?hl=en Twitter: https://twitter.com/icccnashville?lang=en Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/groups/icCollectorsCon/   Search and follow #ICCCon on any of your social media platforms!  

In this first full length episode, the guys from CAS catch up with John Rula, creator of the Action Figure Grader YouTube Channel (see link below) to talk about the release and significance of the 1990s Star Wars Power of the Force 2 line. We also get our first glimpse at Chris's monthly Investors Corner segment featuring the top 15 selling toy collectibles for January 2021! 00:03:15 – What is CAS? 00:04:15 – Host Introductions 00:10:13 – CAS News 00:25:35 – YouTube Subscriber Contest Drawing! 00:30:30 – New Podcast Contest Details 00:32:40 – Guest Spotlight:  John Rula, The Action Figure Grader 01:27:40 – Investors Corner 01:57:02 – Our 2 Cents Be sure to follow John Rula, Action Figure Grader, on this social media accounts for excellent collector content: Youtube: https://www.youtube.com/c/ActionFigureGrader Instagram: @actionfiguregrader

In this pilot teaser episode, Chris and Anthony lay out the format and what to expect in the upcoming release of "Passion for Collecting!", a podcast dedicated to collectibles of all kinds and genres.  They announce their first guest for Episode 1, John Rula, creator of Action Figure Grader YouTube Channel: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCsBJsH0K49MLafboTyHFwWA The guys also list the MANY MANY contests with fantastic prizes that are up for grabs through the CAS Youtube Channel and now our podcast. CAS YouTube Channel: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCHg78ROCnbFzEA6N_Z1zx6Q