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Sports Cards Live

These are the audio tracks from Sports Cards Live (on YouTube). Host and lifelong collector Jeremy Lee is joined by passionate collectors, industry insiders, hobbypreneurs, content creators to educate, inform, entertain, and inspire hobbyists of all genres and experience. Sports Cards Live is an interactive livestream video podcast where you are part of the show as your comments and questions are in play.

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47:36

Can’t Afford the PSA Upcharge on a Monster Pull? + Is...

Sports Cards Live ·

2025/10/24

Chat goes nuclear on PSA upcharges: what happens when you pull a monster and can’t afford the fee—do you sell the card to pay PSA? We tackle “predatory vs free market,” whether fees should be based on raw value (not the grade PSA assigns), guarantee caps and submitter exclusions, SGC/Beckett “a grade behind” takes, and why some collectors want a flat-fee or opt-out guarantee. We close with practical drought hacks—enjoying your existing PC, dollar-box therapy, and balancing content consumption vs

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47:32

PSA’s Business Model Exposed: Upcharges, Insurance,...

Sports Cards Live ·

2025/10/23

Community crossfire with Chris McGill & Josh Adams. Joe signs off and we sprint through 70+ starred comments: Is PSA’s upcharge model fair capitalism or a predatory practice? Would a flat-fee grading tier solve the rage (and reduce cheap slabs)? Who actually benefits from the PSA guarantee—and why doesn’t the submitter get it? We dig into Nat Turner’s pre-ownership take vs today, authenticity vs condition guarantees, and the collector vs flipper divide. Jeremy also shares a real $6,000 guarantee

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37:04

Retro Refractors That Beat the Rookie? + Panini vs...

Sports Cards Live ·

2025/10/22

Jeremy and Dylan gush over modern executions of vintage designs—Topps Chrome refractor tributes (think ’52 Mantle), Heritage retrofractors, and even OPC “blast from the past”-style rookies—and why some tributes can look better than the originals. Joe shares a missed Ohtani Topps Heritage 1/1 (yes, Superfractor, not “gold vinyl”), and Dylan makes the case for enjoying vintage players on modern tech as a smart, budget-friendly lane.Mid-segment, Mikey Singer (Sport Card Expo/Strongsville) pops in to

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45:47

PSA Upcharges & “Financial Interest” + Grading Era...

Sports Cards Live ·

2025/10/21

We dig deeper into grading: does the era a card was graded matter as much as the number on the flip? Joe explains why he now checks the grade date on vintage, Dylan lays out why consistency beats luck, and we examine whether PSA’s upcharge model creates a financial interest in the cards they grade. Then Dylan pivots to “hobby firsts” and Topps lineage: Mantle’s retired card number 7, the first Topps Chrome refractors, golds numbered to the year, and the rise of printing plates. If you’re moving from

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43:30

PSA Upcharges Under Fire: Are We Paying for Plastic...

Sports Cards Live ·

2025/10/19

Episode 286 of Sports Cards Live kicks off with a candid look at PSA upcharges: are we paying for plastic or for an opinion that the hobby itself has elevated in value? Jeremy explains why he now prioritizes eye appeal and authentication over chasing a number, Joe talks risk, liquidity, and legacy planning as reasons collectors still slab, and we tackle the “pop control vs tougher standards” question head on. Dylan Davis joins near the end for what becomes an epic episode of SCL!Highlights

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38:11

There's No Boss in the Hobby: Consensus, Comps, and...

Sports Cards Live ·

2025/10/17

Consensus is fading—and that’s okay. We dig into why today’s hobby thrives without a single authority, how to think for yourself on rookie designations and comp use, and when it’s smart to pay ahead for a true keeper. We also hit BIN vs. auction dynamics, social media’s role in fragmenting opinion, and practical deal safety (escrow, in-person, and why G&S isn’t a force field). Quick Expo talk to close it out. Highlights “No boss in the hobby”: more voices, fewer absolutes, better

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32:22

Comps Aren’t Gospel: Context, Invisible Sales, and...

Sports Cards Live ·

2025/10/16

Comps are a data point—not the destination. We dig into context-sensitive pricing: how eye appeal and scarcity challenge the “last sale,” why off-record deals distort the public picture, and when Buy-It-Now patience outperforms auctions. We also hit scan-to-comp tools, the role of auction-house marketing in setting records, and the buyer psychology behind paying “next year’s price” to land true keepers. A brief Pokémon retail dust-up kicks things off, then it’s all cards. Highlights Context

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42:38

Price Discovery in the Hobby: Invisible Comps, Eye...

Sports Cards Live ·

2025/10/15

Pricing isn’t just “check a comp.” We dig into price discovery: how vendors set numbers on the floor, why eye appeal (centering, strength/weakness for the grade) can trump the last sale, and where “invisible comps”—private deals and off-platform sales—shape the real market. Dan Bliss stays on to share a dealer’s playbook for fair, competitive pricing and fast inventory turnover, and Leighton Sheldon joins to weigh in on rare cards, negotiation ethics, and keeping your own private sales

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48:01

Behind the Scenes of a Modern Card Show: Big Crowds,...

Sports Cards Live ·

2025/10/14

Card shows keep getting bigger — but how are the best operators keeping up with the scale? With 400–600 tables, 8K+ attendees, and serious floor activity, the modern show is a different animal. Dan Bliss from Front Row Card Show joins the conversation to break down how they manage rapid growth, vendor mix, security measures, and why vintage remains a powerful draw. Highlights Expansion from Vegas to 7 major cities with strong collector turnout How wristbanding, vendor controls, and

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45:59

PayPal Goods & Services Failed Me: A High-End Card...

Sports Cards Live ·

2025/10/12

We kick off Part 1 with collector Zach Tarhini sharing a cautionary tale about a high-end Lionel Messi card deal that went sideways after paying by PayPal Goods & Services. Zach explains how the seller linked to Metaverse Cards refused to refund, PayPal twice ruled against him, and why their “for resale” carve-out left him exposed. We talk practical safeguards for private transactions, alternatives to consider, and how this kind of outcome could affect hobby confidence. Dan Bliss of Front Row Card

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73:13

Intervendor Etiquette + Tales from the Schwan | Booth...

Sports Cards Live ·

2025/10/10

Welcome to the debut episode of Booth Mates, a brand new live stream on Sports Cards Live hosted by Jeremy Lee and his longtime Toronto Sport Card Expo booth partner and good friend, Sam Genova. The plan is to do this show every two weeks.For over five years, Jeremy and Sam have been set up side by side at card shows, building not only their collections but also a strong friendship and countless stories from life behind the booth. Now they’re sharing that camaraderie with the hobby in a relaxed,

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47:41

Why Price Dominates: Flippers, Comps Culture + and Do...

Sports Cards Live ·

2025/10/06

We ask why value dominates hobby conversation—and whether comps have become a shortcut that replaces independent thought. The panel dissects price as a heuristic, the risks of “comps culture,” and real show-floor scenarios when no comp exists. Then: the 1951 Bowman vs. 1952 Topps Mantle debate, a Bond Bread Jackie Robinson rabbit hole, Messi Mega Cracks headline math, and whether an “oddball era” is arriving. We close by questioning why collectors seek non-hobby approval and revisit whether cards

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34:54

Collectors vs Flippers: Services, Scalps, and How to...

Sports Cards Live ·

2025/10/02

Part 4 opens with a candid design Q&A: why some modern hockey releases skip the embossed Upper Deck logo, how chrome stock and foiling budgets force trade-offs, and what it’s like to keep your collector passion while building products—and reading the comments. Then we shift into a lively roundtable on flippers: the value they add, the “predatory” edge cases, bounty culture, and the dreaded “flipper vortex.” We also hit a research detour on Bond Bread Jackie Robinson, the coming “oddball era,” and

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36:45

Inside Upper Deck: Checklists, Costs, and Creating...

Sports Cards Live ·

2025/10/01

Part 3 shifts from chat-fueled fireworks to a nuts-and-bolts look at how modern hockey cards get made. We dig into why players sometimes miss checklists, how budget and foiling choices shape designs, balancing beloved inserts (Jambalaya, Platinum Portraits) against over-saturation, and what it takes to engineer the “next PMG.” We also touch on PWHL product plans and why thoughtful innovation matters more than ever.Highlights Live-room energy: 200+ in chat, quick nods to a Marc-André Fleury

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60:02

Hot Potato Era, Flippers vs Collectors, and Rookie...

Sports Cards Live ·

2025/09/30

We shift from rookie-year labeling debates to the modern marketplace: the “Hot Potato Era,” flipping vs curating, and whether today’s changes help sellers more than collectors. We also unpack Tiffany vs Star distribution, value obsession in hobby content, and the longevity vs greatness debate across eras. Highlights Tiffany vs Star cleared up: factory-set Tiffany vs team-bag Star, and why distribution rules complicate “rookie” status The Hot Potato Era: cards resold within days, instant

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50:22

Restraint, War Chests, and the 48-49 Leaf Debate

Sports Cards Live ·

2025/09/28

We kick off Episode 284 with Joe Poirot and dive straight into the psychology of restraint during a red-hot market. Joe explains selling into a war chest, nearly firing on a few big cards, and why he chose patience over retail therapy. Then hobby president John Mangini joins to unpack why grading labels still say 1948 Leaf when the research points to 1949, how that impacts Jackie Robinson’s “true” rookie landscape, and why accuracy on flips matters for new and seasoned collectors

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67:54

PSA 10 vs PSA 9 Reality: Phantom POPs,...

Sports Cards Live ·

2025/09/26

This is a one-off pre-recorded episode. PSA 10 vs PSA 9 isn’t what you think. Patrick Ryan (P. Ryan Collection / Uncut Cardboard) breaks down phantom POPs, crack-and-cross risks, and why eye appeal often beats the number on the label, plus how he’s reshaping his collection around story and provenance.We cover: Origins & early wins: 1988 Topps start, autograph chasing in Houston, Giannis and Luka moves that funded vintage icons. The multi-sport autograph grail: completing a single piece signed by

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39:18

Are We Overpaying Now? Market Psychology,...

Sports Cards Live ·

2025/09/25

We close out Ep. 283 with a lively community-driven roundtable: the crew weighs Panini’s legacy through the lens of “gems buried in lots of sand”—from NT vs. Immaculate vs. Flawless to the elegance (and divisiveness) of Noir, the utility of Contenders (on-card autos, Cracked Ice), and why Chronicles is a sneaky fun rip. We get into game-used vs. player-worn history, rising memorabilia costs, and Fanatics/Topps’ patch-authentication innovations. Then a spicy market segment: the Messi Megacracks 71

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33:13

Antitrust Clouds, LCS Squeeze, and Eulogizing the...

Sports Cards Live ·

2025/09/24

Chris McGill and Josh Adams join Jeremy to unpack the post-Adam Martin discussion and press into the biggest questions of the moment: Can Topps/Fanatics instantly stand up high-end basketball brands to replace National Treasures/Flawless/Immaculate, or are we headed for high-end uncertainty in a truly new basketball card era? They get into allocations, LCS margins, breaker dynamics, and whether live platforms tilt the field. The trio “eulogizes” the Panini era—gold /10, black 1/1s, shields/logomen,

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67:48

Adam Martin on NBA License Shakeup: Topps Takes Over,...

Sports Cards Live ·

2025/09/23

Jeremy welcomes Adam Martin (Dave & Adam’s Card World) for a deep dive on the hobby’s biggest pivot: Topps/Fanatics taking over the NBA license and what it means for Panini, breakers, and LCSs. Adam lays out the near-term timeline around Topps’ Oct 23 launch, why Panini isn’t going away (expect player-licensed basketball), and how pricing and allocations could shift as Fanatics spreads product more widely. They get tactical for shop owners and breakers, dynamic pricing, the loss of

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