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Cards To The Moon

A podcast from fivecardguys about sports cards from both a collector and investor perspective. Stick around for the ride as we take a deep dive into the state of the hobby, share some hot takes, hopefully provide some useful advice and fun stories along the way. For more info about the podcast, check us out at https://fivecardguys.com/podcast or on Instagram @fivecardguys and @cardstothemoon

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00:56:28

Discussing Different Points of View About the Current...

Cards To The Moon ·

2022/08/02

EPISODE 71 - Clark, Hyung, and John give their guess on whether the Mickey Mantle 1952 Topps (SGC 9.5) will hit the eight-figure mark and discuss some of the crazy story behind this iconic card. Then in this week's Hobby Headlines segment, they go over the recent The Athletic article titled, "State of the sports card boom: After sky-high surge, is the market still healthy?" (paywall), in which a number of people within the hobby were interviewed. They go over some of the main quotes including from

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01:02:09

How Would You Spend $1,000 on Sports Cards in Bear...

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2022/07/26

EPISODE 70 - Clark, Hyung, and John give kudos to SGC after a podcast listener messaged them about a positive experience with the grading company despite admitting they damaged his card while in their possession. The guys move on to the Hobby Headlines segment where they each answer what they would do with $1,000 in this bear market to maximize their investment in sports cards. Some suggestions included buying raw cards and then grading them, targeting a couple of $500 slabbed cards and holding, or

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00:24:21

Biggest Disappointments and Surprises Halfway Through...

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2022/07/22

EPISODE 69 - Clark and Hyung look back at the first half of the 2022 MLB Season and discuss which players were big disappointments (and maybe a good idea to lay off buying their cards) and which ones were nice surprises (and perhaps time to invest in their cards). Then they talk about five home run derby participants (Juan Soto, Ronald Acuna Jr., Pete Alonso, Jose Ramirez, and Julio Rodriguez) and discuss how they feel about each of them heading into the second half of the season. And they choose

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01:06:46

Rating the Recent Hobby Box Releases; Theories on How...

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2022/07/19

EPISODE 68 - Clark, Hyung, and John kick off the show with their theories on how the fake dual autograph Topps Definitive card of Randy Arozarena and Austin Meadows actually got signed (and whether they would trade that card in for a replacement card plus a new hobby box). Then the guys get into the Hobby Headlines segment discussing the recent hobby box releases and their general thoughts on the set as well as whether it's worth the rip. The boxes reviewed include Topps Stadium Club Baseball (still

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00:49:57

Looking Into Vintage Sports Cards Trending Up;...

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2022/07/12

EPISODE 67 - Clark, Hyung, and John give some suggestions off the top of this episode to Beckett Grading Services on how the company can improve its service and regain some market share. Some of the advice include offering faster turnaround times at lower service prices (ie. compete more against SGC as opposed to PSA) and allocate some of its budget to marketing its brand a little more. Then the guys talk vintage sports cards, which are holding its value relatively well during this bear market while

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00:32:17

Debating Michael Jordan's "True Rookie Card" (Star...

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2022/07/08

EPISODE 66 - Clark, Hyung, and John weigh in on the hot debate about which Michael Jordan basketball card is the true rookie between the 1984-85 Star and the iconic 1986 Fleer. The discussion is in the news again with the recent announcement that PSA will begin to grade the Star cards again. Plus the guys discuss some of the bigger NBA free agency moves and which ones would have the biggest impact to their hobby value. The players discussed include Rudy Gobert, Zion Williamson, John Wall, Bradley

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01:25:54

Take These Cards Off the Watch List in Sports Card...

Cards To The Moon ·

2022/07/05

EPISODE 65 - Clark, Hyung, and John first discuss whether Conn Smythe and Norris Trophy winner Cale Makar (as the MVP of the 2022 NHL playoffs and best defenseman, respectively) of the 2022 Stanley Cup champion team – the Colorado Avalanche – is worth investing in right now. Then also off the top of the episode, they get into what they thought about the recent $2.4M sale of the highly publicized Lebron James Triple Logoman Panini Flawless card (and whether the $2.1M sale of the Lebron James

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01:19:19

Can Prices Dip Further on These GOAT Iconic Cards?;...

Cards To The Moon ·

2022/06/28

EPISODE 64 - Clark, Hyung, and John open the show with a deeper look into the recently released 2022 Topps Series 2 Baseball set and discuss whether it's worth ripping – even with the short-printed cards of Julio Rodriguez, Bobby Witt Jr., and Spencer Torkelson. The guys then move on to this week's Hobby Headlines where they discuss some recent sales of sports cards sold at relatively low prices (ie. Luis Robert Bowman Chrome Autograph Rookie Card and Mookie Betts Topps Heritage Real One Autograph

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00:25:03

Buying Opportunities If Card Prices Dump During...

Cards To The Moon ·

2022/06/24

EPISODE 63 - Clark, Hyung and John open the episode with their thoughts on the recent news of Fanatics Collectibles hiring a new CEO (Mike Mahan) and what they think that means for the hobby moving forward. Then the guys get into the main discussion of this Friday episode, which is that with 3 of the major sports leagues (NBA, NFL, and NHL) heading into the offseason and the state of the economy, if there is a double dip in prices as a result, which players are they looking to buy. Or is it better

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01:01:49

Guest Host Will Returns to Talk Recent Big Trades At...

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2022/06/21

EPISODE 62 - Clark and Hyung welcome back guest host Will who filled in for John again for this podcast episode. Will opens the show with his experience attending the Sport Card Expo in Toronto for the first time and some of the impressive trades he made at the show. Then the guys talk about the art of set building and collecting, which Will has some recent experience in as a super Hyun-Jin Ryu collector. He's still on the lookout for one of his rare cards and what lengths he's already gone to just

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00:59:06

Making Moves in the Hobby Bear Market; More Shoutouts...

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2022/06/14

EPISODE 61 - Clark, Hyung, and John quickly give their two cents on the recently announced eBay Vault Service and whether it's a good idea or not. Then they get into "Hobby Headlines" where they discuss some riskier moves they might consider making in a hobby bear market such as investing in numbered cards of GOAT players that have seen a big dip in prices as well as taking a look at non-sports and other niche cards. Afterwards, the guys give some shoutouts to fellow content creators and influencers

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00:42:26

Hobby Trend Observations from Biggest Canadian Local...

Cards To The Moon ·

2022/06/10

EPISODE 60 - Clark, Hyung, and John weigh in on the "controversy" of the Panini Flawless Lebron James triple logoman basketball card and its PSA Authenticated grade. Plus they all happen to agree on whether a 1/1 card is worth grading at all. Then they discuss the most recent hobby trend observations from the biggest Canadian local card show they attended last week (Sport Card Expo in Toronto) such as what was selling, what collectors seem to be buying, and the size of the show compared to the one

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01:07:09

Coming Up With Ways to Make the Hobby Better In This...

Cards To The Moon ·

2022/06/07

EPISODE 59 - Clark, Hyung, and John discuss their hobby wish list (ie. what they'd like to see improve in the hobby) while collectors are all facing this bear market. Some of the suggestions include implementing AI technology for all grading companies for better accuracy and to speed up the grading process; Less focus on flipping and investing, and more from a collector standpoint; Retail prices to go down and have more collectors coming into the hobby. Then they play Buy/Sell/Hold where each of

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00:46:01

Summer Strategies For Collecting and Investing in...

Cards To The Moon ·

2022/05/31

EPISODE 58 - Clark and John give their thoughts on the recent PSA grading controversy where one collector alleged all of his 22 cards submitted came back with an "evidence of trimming" label. Then they discuss some of their sports card collecting and investing strategies heading into the summer with the NHL, NBA, and NFL all in the off-season, but with baseball (and other major sports like soccer, F1, tennis) in full swing. Plus they consider the state of the market and talk about what opportunities

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00:42:55

Interview with Alex aka Refractor Jones on His...

Cards To The Moon ·

2022/05/27

EPISODE 57 - Clark and John get into the NHL playoffs and talk about players who might make good off-season targets. Then they welcome Alex aka Refractor Jones (@refractorjones on Instagram) to the show and talk about his amazing sports card collection that requires rooms in his house specifically dedicated for his cards. Plus he talks about his experience as a former Beckett regional basketball analyst and reveals how the once revered magazine determined card prices back then (before the days of

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01:18:42

Backyard Breaks and Other Influencers Good or Bad for...

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2022/05/24

EPISODE 56 - Clark, Hyung and John open up the episode discussing NBA players who could see a big bump now in card value that the conference finals are set and conversely players who could see a dip heading into the offseason (and might represent good buying opportunities). Then they give their respective opinions on the whole Backyard Breaks controversy, but more importantly give advice on what collectors could do to stay positive in the hobby including one surprising suggestion for those who crave

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01:11:11

What To Do In The Hobby During Times of Financial...

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2022/05/17

EPISODE 55 - Clark, Hyung and John discuss what they would do during these times of instability in all markets including whether they would sell their cards as it continues to tank in value, hold most of their cards and ride the wave, or buy sports cards at historic lows. But off the top, they quickly talk about PSA opening up its economy service for its members and whether it's worth enrolling as a PSA member to take advantage of the $50/card fee. Then they bring back the "On A Budget" segment

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00:38:21

Is the Lebron James triple Logoman worth up to $6M?;...

Cards To The Moon ·

2022/05/13

EPISODE 54 - Clark, Hyung and John start the Friday episode with their thoughts on the Lebron James triple Logoman being pulled and whether it's worth the estimated $3 to $6 million price tag. Then they get into their main discussion talking about which players have impressed them in the NBA and NHL playoffs, and who they're targeting as good buys. Conversely, they talk about guys they're not as high on or have concerns with. Check out our Instagram page specifically for this podcast @cardstothemoon

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01:21:01

Making Hobby Predictions (the downfall of Panini...

Cards To The Moon ·

2022/05/10

EPISODE 53 - Clark, Hyung and John quickly weigh in with their opinions on three hobby-related news items off the top of the show including the recent card trimming controversy of the Trevor Lawrence rookie card and the prevalence of trimmed cards in the market. They also touch upon the recent sale of the Lewis Hamilton PSA 7 non-autograph Topps Chrome superfractor and discuss whether the final sale price was too high or a steal. And third, they express their differing opinions on eBay's new

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01:09:09

Trying to Make Sense Again of Various Hobby Logic...

Cards To The Moon ·

2022/05/03

EPISODE 52 - Clark, Hyung and John start the show with their thoughts on the recent sale of the Wander Franco 2022 Topps Series 1 Platinum one-of-one card, and the fact that it was found in a pack sold at Walgreens. The guys then discuss things that only make sense in the hobby, which they call "Hobby Logic" and try to make sense of it. For instance, why do the non-numbered Silver Prizm cards still sell for more than a numbered, more rare parallel of the same card? Or why do PSA 9 "Mint" condition

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