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An in-depth look at the sports card hobby/industry, tackling hot-button topics and answering the "why" questions surrounding hobby engagement. Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/jt-grugen/support

JT Grugen


    • Feb 23, 2023 LATEST EPISODE
    • infrequent NEW EPISODES
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    • 33 EPISODES


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    2023 Topps Series 1 - A Textbook Example of Diminishing Returns

    Play Episode Listen Later Feb 23, 2023 36:05


    2023 Topps Series 1 Baseball cards have hit shelves with hobbyists clamoring for the great "value" provided by this year's jumbo/HTA boxes. Are these boxes really worth the rip, and at what cost(s), or have we been conditioned to think this way? --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/jt-grugen/support

    Since when is MINT CONDITION a bad thing?

    Play Episode Listen Later Feb 16, 2023 23:04


    Looking at the secondary market, sports card singles prices reflect an often vast price difference between a card receiving a "mint" grade rather than "gem mint" or "pristine". Why does the hobby have such a disdain for mint condition? --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/jt-grugen/support

    Sports Cards Have An "Overchoice" Problem

    Play Episode Listen Later Feb 1, 2023 31:32


    Many hobbyists will point to overproduction as arguably the biggest issue plaguing the sports card industry in 2023. However, what if the concern wasn't for the number of copies produced for each card, but number of choices for a given player? Today, we'll break down why over choice is a larger concern for the market than overproduction. --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/jt-grugen/support

    Middlemen in the Hobby: Resentment towards eBay

    Play Episode Listen Later Nov 3, 2022 36:53


    Although eBay remains the most prominent platform in multiple senses for buying and selling sports cards, the online marketplace also remains one of the most scrutinized. Why does the hobby resent middlemen platforms such as eBay and is the hate justified? We break down a case study in eBay's "authenticity guarantee" program. --- Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/jt-grugen/support

    Feeling Overwhelmed by the Hobby? Causes & Solutions

    Play Episode Listen Later Nov 1, 2022 34:52


    Weekly new product releases, ever-expanding parallel lists, and an unclear pecking order can lead to feelings of being overwhelmed in the hobby. Whether it's at a large regional card show or scrolling through social, JT breaks down why you may feel overwhelmed and explores solutions to reduce your anxieties. --- Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/jt-grugen/support

    Sports Card Shows Are Not Dead, But...

    Play Episode Listen Later Oct 18, 2022 31:10


    Lower attendance at shows has led many to believe card shows are dying. While this sounds like hyperbole, there are some truths hidden within that sentiment. What has caused card shows to slow down? What could or should be done, if anything, to fix the problem? --- Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/jt-grugen/support

    Which Sports Cards are Actually Considered "Rare"?

    Play Episode Listen Later Oct 13, 2022 28:19


    Everyone has their own definition for what they consider a rare card. How do we make those judgments though? In today's episode, we look at the factors considered when classifying something as rare. --- Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/jt-grugen/support

    Does Panini Intentionally Send Big Hits to Breakers?

    Play Episode Listen Later Oct 11, 2022 30:02


    Although not widely recognized, the term "influencer boxes" has gained notation over the past few years in the hobby, centering around the idea that manufacturers intentionally send "juiced" boxes and cases to those who large social followings. Today, we examine this phenomena in a case study between Panini and Backyard Breaks. --- Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/jt-grugen/support

    The Hobby Has Learned Nothing - 2021 Panini Select Football

    Play Episode Listen Later Aug 25, 2022 55:49


    JT breaks down how 2021 Panini Select football falls into the same cycle of hype that has played out over the past few years in the hobby. --- Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/jt-grugen/support

    Autographs: IP vs Pack Pulled | Sports Card Psychology Podcast #24

    Play Episode Listen Later Aug 11, 2022 55:51


    The art of the autograph and the art of said autograph's acquisition go hand in hand. Despite increasing prices for through the mail (TTM) and in person (IP) autographs, the secondary market prices don't necessarily reflect the costs for entry. JT sits down with Garrett of CardCutter, a lifelong autograph collector, to break down why he enjoys the IP/TTM side of collecting autographs and where he sees the hobby going forward. --- Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/jt-grugen/support

    Hobby Impact of Juan Soto Trade | Sports Card Psychology Podcast #23

    Play Episode Listen Later Aug 4, 2022 59:17


    One of baseball's brightest young (hobby) stars, Juan Soto, was dealt ahead of the MLB Trade Deadline this week. This trade will undoubtedly leave many collectors, specifically Nationals fans, directionless in their hobby pursuits. Bart of Bart's Cards joins the show to navigate Nationals fandom and the hobby in the post-Soto Era, as well as what we can learn from this blockbuster deal. --- Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/jt-grugen/support

    2022 NSCC Preview | Sports Card Psychology Podcast #22

    Play Episode Listen Later Jul 24, 2022 52:42


    JT previews the 2022 National Sports Collectors Convention (NSCC) taking place in Atlantic City, NJ. --- Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/jt-grugen/support

    Can Dealers be Collectors? | Sports Card Psychology Podcast #21

    Play Episode Listen Later Jun 30, 2022 55:24


    As a full-time sports card dealer, managing your own collection while balancing an inventory can become a difficult task. JT is joined by Brian of CardSoup to discuss what has changed for him as a collector since he started selling cards full time. --- Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/jt-grugen/support

    Pack Opening Addiction | Sports Card Psychology Podcast #20

    Play Episode Listen Later Jun 16, 2022 51:07


    Elevated wax prices have further cemented the notion that opening sealed sports card boxes is an alternative form of gambling. Like sports betting or mobile game spending, addiction can corrupt this normally fun activity. JT compares opening wax to other forms of gambling, how addictions form, and a realistic look at the odds of pulling a "big hit". --- Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/jt-grugen/support

    Do Championships Matter? | Sports Card Psychology Podcast #19

    Play Episode Listen Later Jun 9, 2022 75:18


    In the midst of the NBA Finals and upcoming Stanley Cup Finals, two new Big 4 champions will be crowned. What impact will this have on the hobby, if any at all? JT talks with Mike of Canadian Cards about the relationship between championships and hobby values of individual players. --- Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/jt-grugen/support

    Hobby Fads vs Hobby Trends | Sports Card Psychology Podcast #18

    Play Episode Listen Later Jun 2, 2022 45:33


    A rapidly evolving hobby landscape breeds an environment for innovation and ideas to capture the attention of hobbyists. Not all ideas become trends, though, as fleeting interests leaves once red-hot products as a punchline and a fad. JT breaks down the difference between the two and how to spot them when buying/selling cards. --- Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/jt-grugen/support

    Collecting Derek Jeter Cards | Sports Card Psychology Podcast #17

    Play Episode Listen Later May 26, 2022 58:14


    Derek Jeter is unique among the 90's baseball standouts who transcendent baseball into pop culture. JT is joined by Sooz (@yanxchick) to discuss why Jeter is so polarizing, his hobby standing with other Yankee legends, and what lessons from Jeter's career can be applied to present and future Yankee stars. --- Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/jt-grugen/support

    Minimalists as Collectors | Sports Card Psychology #16

    Play Episode Listen Later May 19, 2022 58:40


    Minimalism and collecting typically don't mesh. Card collectors often accumulate "bulk" through opening boxes, buying collections, or simply through hobby longevity. JT is joined by his friend Andy of She Blinded Me With Refractors to discuss his approach to collecting as a minimalist - eliminating bulk and maintaining a "revolving collection". --- Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/jt-grugen/support

    2022 WWE Prizm Hype - A Cautionary Tale | Sports Card Psychology Podcast #15

    Play Episode Listen Later May 12, 2022 58:38


    Hype has often been a pervasive presence in the hobby over the past few years. The result is often an unsustainable market of disingenuous buyers seeking the "next big thing". What happens, though, when you combine hype with one of the most recognized and trusted brand in the hobby? JT dissects the rise and fall of Panini's inaugural WWE Prizm release. --- Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/jt-grugen/support

    Collecting Bryce Harper Cards | Sports Card Psychology Podcast #14

    Play Episode Listen Later May 5, 2022 56:42


    One of the most hyped prospects of the 21st century, Bryce Harper's career baseball-wise and hobby-wise has been arguably the most scrutinized of anyone to step on the diamond. A decade after his debut, how has Harper's hobby held up over time? JT and MikeO spend this episode talking about one of baseball's most controversial players and his place in the sports card hobby. --- Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/jt-grugen/support

    Blind Loyalty to PSA | Sports Card Psychology Podcast #13

    Play Episode Listen Later Apr 7, 2022 45:40


    Popular hobby opinion pegs PSA as the top option for third-party grading. Despite their standing, commentary surrounding the company's grading services often contains criticisms of turnaround times, submission fees, and quality of service. JT is joined by b1gscott35 to break down what keeps PSA at the top. --- Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/jt-grugen/support

    Beware of eBay "Comps" | Sports Card Psychology Podcast #12

    Play Episode Listen Later Mar 31, 2022 47:49


    If you've purchased sports card singles in the past couple of years, you've likely heard of "comps". More than ever, both buyers and sellers have utilized completed sales data from eBay to make hobby-related decisions. Why has this tool become predominant and how accurate is the data? In this episode, JT identifies five "issues" with "comps" and how to avoid them. --- Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/jt-grugen/support

    Value Boxes | Sports Card Psychology Podcast #11

    Play Episode Listen Later Mar 17, 2022 52:23


    Who doesn't love a good bargain? In today's show, JT is joined by fellow value-box enthusiast, Beau of onemillioncubs to discuss his mindset as both a buyer and seller of value box cards. --- Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/jt-grugen/support

    Stages of Set Building | Sports Card Psychology Podcast #10

    Play Episode Listen Later Mar 10, 2022 53:28


    Set building often requires discipline, patience, and dedication. Often times, the journey to completion is more exciting than the actual act. JT sits down with Alex of Bowman53 to discuss his set building endeavor with the 1953 Bowman Baseball set. --- Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/jt-grugen/support

    Topps Rookie Card Shield | Sports Card Psychology Podcast #9

    Play Episode Listen Later Mar 3, 2022 50:46


    Since the debut of it's current design in 2010, the Topps rookie card shield has become one of the most significant symbols in the trading card hobby. Originally intended to clarify what counts as a rookie card, numerous questionable uses of the logo suggest the logo has created more confusion. JT is joined by Victor to get his take on everything regarding the shield. --- Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/jt-grugen/support

    Collecting as a Parent | Sports Card Psychology Podcast #8

    Play Episode Listen Later Feb 24, 2022 46:14


    Hobbyists with kids carry a whole new set of challenges in their collecting endeavors. How or should they introduce the hobby to their kids? How do they balance adding to their collection vs their kid's? What happens if their kids don't have interest in the hobby? JT is joined by his friend Dustin of Dustin & Blake on YouTube to discuss these questions. --- Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/jt-grugen/support

    The Future of NFL Football Cards | Sports Card Psychology Podcast #7

    Play Episode Listen Later Feb 17, 2022 40:25


    Tom Brady's retirement signals a changing of the guard for the NFL. JT examines the state of the league and the ramifications for the football side of the hobby moving forward. What do hobbyists anticipate will happen? What do hobbyists speculate will happen? JT gives his predictions. --- Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/jt-grugen/support

    Collector vs Investor w/ TRIKE415 | Sports Card Psychology Podcast #6

    Play Episode Listen Later Feb 10, 2022 55:48


    In the midst of the hobby boom over the past few years, tensions between collector and investor mindsets have resulted in a disconnect among hobbyists. Today, JT sits down with Troy of TRIKE415 Sports Cards to pinpoint the roots of this division, why it's happened, and where we can find middle ground. --- Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/jt-grugen/support

    Eye Appeal of Vintage Cards | Sports Card Psychology Podcast #5

    Play Episode Listen Later Jan 27, 2022 52:07


    "Eye appeal" - two words we often associate with the process of purchasing vintage cards. The concept is simple: not all cards are equal in appearance and not all grades are equal. Why do we gravitate towards certain cards over others, and how do we make these decisions? In this episode, JT is joined by Jake of "Legends Never Die" to ponder these questions. --- Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/jt-grugen/support

    Backyard Breaks & Charisma | Sports Card Psychology Podcast #4

    Play Episode Listen Later Jan 20, 2022 43:17


    In a week of distasteful hobby news, one of the headline stories revolves around Backyard Breaks and a gold Trevor Lawrence KABOOM! card. The reactions to this situation range from praise to criticism, but a large segment of commentators ponder why hobbyists have decided to break through this service. JT breaks down the charismatic personalities of Backyard Breaks' hosts and why a segment of the hobby have become loyal customers. --- Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/jt-grugen/support

    "FOMO" In the Sports Card Hobby | Sports Card Psychology Podcast #3

    Play Episode Listen Later Jan 13, 2022 48:56


    Fear is arguably the most influential emotion relating to consumer behavior. Particularly, the idea of "missing out" on a product or service due to high demand, low supply, or astronomical prices creates the uncomfortable feeling of social exclusion. In today's episode, JT and Eric from ThoseBackPages define the fear of missing out, or "FOMO", as it relates to the hobby. --- Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/jt-grugen/support

    Collecting Juan Soto Cards | Sports Card Psychology Podcast #2

    Play Episode Listen Later Jan 6, 2022 47:45


    Periodically on Sports Card Psychology (SCP), JT and his guest(s) will take a deep dive into specific players and examine case studies of their hobby. In today's show, JT is joined by Ed, better known on YouTube as WeskerGriff, to discuss one of the hottest names in the baseball hobby: Juan Soto. Ed provides a detailed lore behind Soto's rise to prominence, discussing his corresponding roller coaster ride in the sports card market. --- Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/jt-grugen/support

    PSA Set Registry Addiction | Sports Card Psychology Podcast #1

    Play Episode Listen Later Dec 30, 2021 42:47


    The PSA Set Registry provides the blueprint for thousands of hobbyists, comprising of thousands of checklists for player, team, set, and key card collectors alike. Although many adjectives could be used to detail the registry, one of the most common descriptors is "addicting". Why are these set registries addicting for collectors? How are our hobby behaviors influenced through the pursuit of a registry? JT is joined by Mike (Baseball Collector on YouTube) to answer these questions and discuss how they navigate the registries in their own collections. Mike's YouTube Channel: https://www.youtube.com/c/BaseballCollector TripleCrown24 eBay store: ebay.com/usr/itstriplecrown --- Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/jt-grugen/support

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