Sports Card Lessons Podcast

This episode we answer listener questions.. PSA 9 vs PSA 10 value separation, Making deals with friends good or bad? When is low pop really a factor. Zip also does a blind BGS grading order reveal. Wednesday Night Live 9/16/2026 SCL HC S9E16

This episode I break down current QB markets into 3 groups and show most are overrated and why some could be sneaky investments. I also break down rookie card values and pop counts. SCL S9E15

This episode we talk about PSA's new grading level, Ohtani on IL, & With NFL back who's market we like and who's we don't on all 32 QB's. Thursday Night Live 9/10/2026 SCL HC S9E14

This episode, I take a deep dive into NFL greatness vs. hobby value. I compare the greatest QBs, RBs, and WRs of all time to their actual sports card markets. Does greatness equal card value? I also share some recent pickups.. SCL S9E13

This episode we talk about SGC raising prices & turn around times, Are they setting the standard for the big 3 future of grading? We also are doing a very spicy POP or CHOP that includes 2000's Michael Jordan cards, sticker autos on high end cards, buying raw cards to grade and more. Thursday Night Live 9/3/2026 SCL HC S9E12

This episode I talk about why it makes sense for me to be buying and investing in 80's Football hall of famers and staying away from prospecting ultra modern QB's. I share my top 5 players to chase. SCL S9E11

This episode we talk about the 2021 liquidity bubble vs the 2026 scarcity-and-quality boom, We give our 2026-27 NFL Predictions, & Zip shares his massive lot pickup. Thursday Night Live 8/27/2026 SCL HC S9E10

This episode I talk about Shaquille O'Neal's market doubling since mid July and share 7 cards $525 and under that may still have the ability to rise even higher. SCL S9E9

This episode I bring on guest co-host Steve Loff @ sl_pc_ to talk about prospecting Hall of fame players, highs & Lows from behind the table at card shows, and Steve gives us a vintage market update. This Live Thursday Night Episode 8/20/2026 SCL HC S9E8

This episode I talk about my plan in the hobby for the next year that also aligns with what i'm seeing in the card market.. "flight to Quality" a shift in the hobby with many people liquidating ultra modern inventory and re-investing in GOATS, HOF's, Vintage, and rare & scarce cards. I also share a few rare pickups. SCL S9E7

This episode we talk about the Cooper Flagg Debut patch card being pulled, top 10 players moving up over the last 30 days, hobby math with Zip. Thursday Night Live 8/13/2026 SCL HC S9E6

This episode we recap Day 4 & 5 at The National 2026. Carmine & I talk about day 4 & 5 traffic, sales, pickups, trade night, and our overall National experience. SCL S9E5

Only four days after The National, we dive into the five hottest topics that have the sports card hobby buzzing. Thursday Night Live 8/6/2026 SCL HC S9E4

This episode we recap Day 3 at The National 2026. Carmine & I talk about day 3 traffic, sales, pickups, trade night and missing cards.. SCL S9E3

This episode we recap Day 2 at The National 2026. Carmine & I talk about day 1 traffic, sales, pickups and the trade night issues.. SCL S9E2

This episode we recap Day 1 at The National 2026. Carmine & I talk about day 1 traffic, sales, and pickups. SCL S9E1

This live Thursday night episode 6 days before The National we talk about card prices at The National being inflated, Prospecting is gambling, The death of the rookie card, & another installment of pop or chop. 7/23/2026 SCL HC S8E50

This episode I talk about seeing all the content from Fanatics fest and wonder what is more important to the content creators and the watchers.. The cards or the money? I also share a recent pickup and a few highlighted cards from my National inventory SCL S8E49

This episode is all listener questions.. How would you spend 10K in the hobby, Mahomes pricing, buying singes, Barry Bonds Market, & more. This Wednesday Night Live 7/15/2026 SCL HC S8E48

This episode I share some of my inventory for The National and I discuss buying at comps, purchase price, & current value and decide what cards were worth holding and what should have been a quick flip. SCL S8E47

This episode we deep dive into prepping for The National. Everything you need to know along with some tips, tricks, & good advice. We look at the final 8 teams in WC and make our predictions. Zip also shares some PC pickups. Thursday Night Live 7/9/2026 SCL HC S8E46

This episode I deep dive into PayPal G&S purchase protection to see if we're still covered when shipping sports cards. I also share new inventory pickups for The National. SCL S8E45

This episode we take a look back the 1st half of 2026 in the hobby. We also look ahead to the 2nd half and make some predictions. Thursday Night Live 7/2/2026 SCL HC S8E44

This episode I talk about changing up my buying strategies buying more for quick flips and less to hold for in season selling. I recap a local show and talk about TCG dealers filling up tables at local shows. SCL S8E43

This episode we talk about hobby relationships and how important they are. We talk about Zips lunch break deal & another installment of POP or CHOP. Thursday Night Live 6/25/2026 SCL HC S8E42

This episode I talk about deciding to buy a repack over wax. I also recap the EC3-CON Show at Mohegan Sun Casino in CT. SCL S8E41

This episode Big Ken & Zip talk about what we're currently buying. We bring on @specialonecards host of The90 Soccer Podcast to talk world cup, prospecting soccer, & what happens to the soccer market when The World Cup is over. Thursday Night Live 6/18/2026 SCL HC S8E40

This episode I recap the Causeway Card show and talk about making some trades and how fair should trading be. I also share my show pickups SCL S8E39

This episode we talk about TCG taking over card shows, Gary Vee comments that winter is coming in the hobby, & our current buying strategies. Guest co-host tonight Corey Donahue @Collect4good & Bigger than cardboard Thursday Night Live 6/11/2026 SCL HC S8E38

This episode I talk about being at a card show with no wi-fi or cell service. I recap 2 weekend shows and share pickups. SCL S8E37

This episode we talk about what is driving the hobby & why it isn't slowing down. Thursday Night Live 6/4/2026 SCL HC S8E36

This episode I talk about the football card market getting ready to take off. I also recap 2 weekend shows with pickups. SCL S8E35

This episode we respond to PSA breaking news and we answer listener questions. Thursday Night Live 5/28/2026 SCL HC S8E34

This episode I talk about the current state of our economy and what affect it has on card shows. I recap the Foxwoods show & share today's pickups. SCL S8E33

This episode we take a look at recent record sales on some ultra modern & modern cards, Are these cards over priced? We compare TOPPS vs Panini QC & Gem Rate. Thursday Night Live 5/21/2026 SCL HC S8E32

This episode I ask who do you trust for comps? What sample size do you need in sales to trust the higher comps. I also recap the Mount Kisco card show. SCL S8E31

This episode we discuss PSA's big announcement, TOPPS products sitting on retail shelves | and the NFL Schedule release. Thursday Night Live 6/14/2026 SCL HC S8E30

This episode I talk about buying an SSP low pop card and ask the question should I ship to PSA for quick partner sale with small profit or bring to shows and swing for the fences.. I also recap The North Haven Card Show my 1st show as a promoter. SCL S8E29

This episode we talk about PayPal G&S high volume denials - POP or CHOP is back with some spicy topics. TOPPS Chrome Football | Bowman Basketball | Fanatics Fest | World Cup Soccer | MJ Cards Thursday Night Live 5/07/26 SCL HC S8E28

This episode I recap the Northeast Sports Card Expo, a 2 day 350 table show in Stanford CT. I also talk about knowing the value of your cards if you plan to sell them at card shows. SCL S8E27

Thursday Night Live 4/30/2026 We put the listeners in the driver seat and decide the topics for tonight. SCL HC S8E26

This episode I talk about low end football slabs being a big seller at card shows right now being bought up by re-packers & WhatNot streamers. I also recap the Causeway show in Boston & share pickups SCL S8E25

This episode I talk about my strategies buying in the offseason to resell 3-6 months later and how I calculate what I should be paying for maximum profit. I recap 2 weekend shows and share pickups. SCL S8E24

This episode we look at pre-season QB prices and take a look at the numbers when it comes to the questionable multiplier between PSA 9 & PSA 10. The release of TOPPS Chrome Football and we both share some big pickups we had during our week off. Thursday Night live 4/16/2026 SCL HC S8E23

This episode I talk about an attendee that waisted a good amount of my time at a show and walked away without a deal, I also talk about setting up at a mostly Pokemon show and buying sports cards. SCL S8E22

This Live episode we talk about TOPPS Football, the 2025 rookie class and will downtowns hold their value. We also discuss low pop obscure Messi cards. Thursday Night Live 4/2/2026 SCL HC S8E21

This episode I ask are we right back to 2021 in the hobby, out of control and hoping it never ends? I recap my trip to the Quincy Card Show. SCL S8E20

This episode I share my frustration trying to buy Bowman Basketball on pre-order, Too much shill bidding online & we say goodbye to Panini and share what we will & won't miss. Thursday Night Live 3/26/26 SCL HC S8E19

This episode I talk about changing up the game plan on The National inventory. Keeping the original plan but also adding in more raw RPA's, Auto's, and numbered cards with higher value from $50-$350 because the value is there right now and these cards are in abundance.. SCL S8E18

This episode Topps announces Bowman Basketball and we talk about what it means for the hobby, WNBA Season on, and Big Ken's Big Announcement Live Thursday Night 3/19/2026 SCL HC S8E17

This episode I talk about the last 2 market corrections and in my opinion what prevents it from happening again. SCL S8E16