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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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All Episodes

00:05:26

Predicting Fanatics Buying Out Topps In 2022...

Cards To The Moon ·

2022/01/04

MINI-EPISODE 31: Yes, it's a mini-episode because, unfortunately, we ran into some technical audio issues late in the editing process. But as we mentioned in the intro, we happened to talk about our 2022 hobby predictions while we were recording last week – and one of them was the possibility of Fanatics buying out Topps this year! So we cut out that segment of the show to play for you (even with the bad audio) our reasoning on why this was likely to happen –maybe not in the first week of the new

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01:04:54

2021 Hobby Predictions We Got Right and Dead Wrong;...

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2021/12/28

EPISODE 30 - To end the 2021 season of Cards To The Moon, Clark, Hyung, and John look back at the year and see which hobby predictions they got right (ie. Stephen Curry cards to the moon!) and which ones they got dead wrong (ie. investing in Lakers this season or MPJ). But before they get into their hits and misses of 2021, the guys share their initial thoughts on Logan Paul's $3.5M purchase of an authenticated case of 1st edition Pokemon cards. And then they go over some other recent record

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01:12:23

Are Color Match Parallel Cards Worth The Premium...

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2021/12/21

EPISODE 29 - Clark, Hyung, and John discuss off the top what they would do with F1 sports cards (in particular with Lewis Hamilton and Max Verstappen cards) now that the finale results are in. Plus they talk about whether it's too late to buy high-end sports cards of Stephen Curry now that he's the all-time 3-point leader. And in this week's "Hobby Headlines" segment, the guys give their take on whether it's worth the long-term investment in specific cards that are valued higher right now for very

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01:00:33

Interview with Ezra Levine (CEO of Collectable) on...

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2021/12/14

EPISODE 28 - Clark, Hyung, and John welcome special guest Ezra Levine, CEO of Collectable, who talks about his company –a fractional investment platform/app that allows users to own shares of high-end iconic sports cards. Plus Levine provides more details about the upcoming Mint Collective Event hosted by Collectable, taking place from Jan. 28 to 30, 2022 in Las Vegas, with the goal of bringing both sports card collectors and investors together at this one-of-a-kind event with an impressive roster

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01:04:36

Giannis Antetokounmpo the Hobby Ambassador?; Don't...

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2021/12/07

EPISODE 27 - Clark, Hyung, and John have a laugh at Giannis Antetokounmpo bringing attention to the hobby in a recent press conference. Then they get into this week's Hobby Headlines, addressing the issue of sports cards that get pumped up in value (ie. Mac Jones Donruss Base Rookie Card PSA 10 that sold recently for an incredible $2.5K) and what you should do when you see these things happen. Hint: Don't buy into the FOMO effect. The guys also introduce a new segment titled, "Show And Tell" in

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01:17:47

Taking a Deep Dive Into Josh Luber's White...

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2021/11/30

EPISODE 26 - Clark, Hyung, and John kick off this show with what they're doing with modern base cards as the prices continue to tumble. Is it time to panic and liquidate or buy more at the dip? Then the guys get into the meat of today's episode by dissecting Josh Luber's (StockX Founder and now Chief Vision Officer of Fanatics Trading Cards) insightful White Paper/Essay on the state of the hobby. They discuss whether they agree or disagree on some of his key points including his reason for the hobby

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01:06:58

Lessons Learned From Attending Live In-Person Card...

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2021/11/23

EPISODE 25 - Clark, Hyung, and John discuss about the potential impacts of PSA opening up its regular service again this week, and offer guesses on how much it will now cost plus at what length of turnaround time will it be too much to return to PSA. Then the guys talk about their recent visit to a live in-person card show (the Sports Card Expo in Toronto), and share what they liked and disliked about the show. They also share what they ended up buying, trading, and selling, and what their

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01:02:24

Interview with Chris Costa on Opening "Card Vault",...

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2021/11/16

EPISODE 24 - Clark, Hyung, and John welcome special guest Chris Costa (aka Costa Cards on Instagram) who talks about opening up a 1,600-square foot retail hobby shop to go along with his successful Big Night Breaks business. Costa also brings great insight into the hobby as a serial entrepreneur and shares what he'd like to see happen as the hobby grows and evolves. He also dishes on one of the coolest celebrity he's met since reentering the hobby (in addition to meeting Steve Aoki, Shaq, and Robert

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00:54:41

Beginning of the End for Topps?; How to Best Prepare...

Cards To The Moon ·

2021/11/09

EPISODE 23 - Clark, Hyung, and John question if it's the beginning of the end for Topps as the iconic company loses another trading card license –this time it's the WWE trading card license, which will now go to Panini America. Then moving on to this week's "Hobby Headlines," the guys get prepared for the local card show (the Sports Card Expo in Toronto) and offer tips on how to best prepare for any in-person card shows (ie. bring lots of cash and know relative comps of the cards you're looking to

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01:05:52

Time To Panic And Sell On Mahomes, Bellinger, And...

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2021/11/02

EPISODE 22 - Clark, Hyung, and John, open the show and discuss the surprise that Upper Deck has signed a licensing agreement with the NHL and NHLPA (and not Fanatics). They move on to this week's "Hobby Headlines" where the guys talk about whether it's time to panic on such stud players as Patrick Mahomes, Cody Bellinger, Mookie Betts, and Russell Westbrook, ranking each on a panic scale with "1" being "not worried at all" to "10" being, "Where's the panic button?" The boys also revisit some of

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01:06:39

How Fast Is The PSA Express Service Really?; Weighing...

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2021/10/26

EPISODE 21 - Hyung starts the show with his recent high-end PSA subs he got back using its impressive (albeit expensive) express service. Clark and John join the show to discuss the controversy of the alleged fake Michael Jordan card slabbed by HGA, and what grading companies in general need to do to build credibility. Plus the guys play "Fast Five" indicating whether they would buy, sell, or hold on the players selected. This week, the first three players are considered to be breakout candidates

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01:02:54

Hobby Websites And Apps We Use To Help Find Sports...

Cards To The Moon ·

2021/10/19

EPISODE 20 - Clark, Hyung, and John make their picks right off the top for who is going win the Stanley Cup and Larry O'Brien trophies for hockey and basketball, respectively, as the regular season is now underway. Plus they choose one player from the NHL and NBA they think will take the next step and have a spectacular season. Moving on to this week's "Hobby Headlines," the guys talk about all the apps and websites they use to help inform them to make good sports card deals (links to websites and

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01:10:28

Is Ultra Modern Sports Card Base Game Dead?; Thoughts...

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2021/10/12

EPISODE 19 - Clark, Hyung, and John discuss off the top the recent news of PWCC launching their own auction platform and what that might mean for eBay. And in this week's "Hobby Headlines," the guys also get into whether the base game (ie. flipping graded base cards) of ultra modern sports card is now dead or about to ramp up with the start of the NBA season. Clark, Hyung and John also play "On A Budget" the regular edition, which means they each suggest what sports card they would invest in at the

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01:02:49

Fanatics Taking Over The Hobby World?; Tips And...

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2021/10/05

EPISODE 18 - Clark, Hyung, and John theorize about what happened in that video where a Donruss Optic football card was found in a Bowman Chrome baseball card pack. Moving on to "Hobby Headlines," the guys get deep into what the future of the hobby might look like with recent news from Fanatics that the company aspires to be a "one-stop shop" in five years when its MLB and NBA licensing deals come into effect (and all the current players in the hobby that might be in trouble including PSA, PWCC,

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01:04:46

Good, Bad and Ugly of Crossover Grading; Showing...

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2021/09/28

EPISODE 17 - Clark, Hyung, and John recap their case break of 2021 Topps Chrome Baseball with their hobby friends –and reveal the monster hit of the night. And in the "Hobby Headlines" segment, the guys dive deep into crossover grading (ie. when you should and shouldn't do it) in light of the news of the Lebron James Exquisite Rookie Autograph Card that crossed over from BGS 9.5 Gem Mint to a PSA 10/10. In a new segment called "Hobby Shoutout," Clark, Hyung, and John give props to those who they go

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01:06:02

Strategies To Making Short-Term Flips; Playing On A...

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2021/09/21

EPISODE 16 - Clark, Hyung, and John revisit their discussion on who deserves to win the AL MVP (Vladdy vs. Shohei) and whose sports card they'd rather invest in now. Plus they get into their strategies of flipping cards in-season (or short-term flips) as a way to possibly build capital and invest in bigger cards. The guys also play "On A Budget" but this time it's the "high-roller edition" where they choose cards they like to invest in if they had $2,000, $5,000, and $10,000. To wrap up the show,

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00:56:32

QB Picks With Major Card Value Upside As New NFL...

Cards To The Moon ·

2021/09/14

EPISODE 15 - Clark, Hyung, and John talk about the recent PSA update announcement and whether that changes anything (not really). Plus they give their QB picks and NBA sleepers for this upcoming season on who can potentially see their card value jump. And in the name of transparency, each of the guys discuss sports cards they recently bought and why they're super high on the player. The show caps off with the popular Pick One segment but this time with a twist. Instead of choosing two players to pit

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00:59:31

How To Make Safe Trades In Today's Hobby; Ready For...

Cards To The Moon ·

2021/09/07

EPISODE 14: Clark, Hyung, and John usually talk about buying and selling sports cards, but in this episode, they get into the art of trading in the hobby and how to do so as safe and secure as possible (whether it's via Kijiji, Instagram or any other platform). Then the guys all pick one sports card they think is undervalued and can potentially explode in the Ready For Launch segment. Plus, they play "Pick One" again pitting two athletes or cards against each other to debate which one they rather

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01:00:07

Underrated Plays In The Hobby; Which Trade Won (Mike...

Cards To The Moon ·

2021/08/31

EPISODE 13: Clark, Hyung, and John discuss some underrated plays in the hobby, which is any play that more collectors should probably be thinking about to yield a good ROI in their sports card investments (ie. Investing in SGC 10 Sports Cards and Using "John's Ratios" to find deals). Plus the guys play Fast Five again, choosing whether they would buy, sell, or hold on these recently retired five athletes this week: Drew Brees; Eli Manning; Maria Sharapova; Dustin Pedroia; Vince Carter. Speaking of

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00:56:46

Possible Scenarios In A Fanatics (and Topps-less?)...

Cards To The Moon ·

2021/08/24

EPISODE 12: Clark, Hyung, and John go right into discussing the two major pieces of hobby news starting with the incredible Fanatics licensing deal with MLB and MLBPA. They play out scenarios on how that might impact the hobby including potentially living in a Topps-less world. And if that news wasn't enough, the guys also give their take on eBay suspending PWCC, one of the biggest consigners in the hobby, after accusing them of practising shill bidding on their auctions. And they squeeze in and

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