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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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36:36

Is Card Grading a Scam or a Sham? Vaults, COMC & PSA...

Sports Cards Live ·

2025/09/21

In Part 1 of Episode 283 of Sports Cards Live, Jeremy Lee is joined by co-host Joe Poirot for a wide-ranging hobby conversation. The guys kick things off with announcements about upcoming shows, bonus episodes, and community shoutouts before diving deep into one of the hottest topics in the hobby right now: vaults and grading. Jeremy and Joe discuss: How vaults like Fanatics Collect, PSA, COMC, and ShipMyCards are reshaping the collector experience The pros and cons of using vaults for

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36:25

Cracking a PSA 10 Gretzky $1M+ Topps RC + Calling the...

Sports Cards Live ·

2025/09/19

We close out with Chris HOJ and Josh Adams and dig into hobby risk and reward. We revisit the Gretzky vs Messi debate, then unpack PSA’s guarantee caps and what happens when a pop two becomes a pop one after an autograph. We talk through why someone might crack a seven-figure Gretzky, the record price for an autographed rookie, and whether you would rather have a 10 holder or a 9 with a 10 auto.Chris shares two telling charts on Fanatics Collect Premier: trading card lots climbing from ~120 early

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38:31

Pop Counts + Playing Days + The MJ Insert Dilemma +...

Sports Cards Live ·

2025/09/18

We continue with Graig Miller and Leighton Sheldon, then bring on Chris HOJ and Josh Adams before Graig and Leighton sign off. Leighton puts a real-world choice to the panel: 1992 Upper Deck Michael Jordan 15,000 Point Club PSA 10 around a thousand, or 1993 Ultra Power in the Key PSA 9 around thirteen hundred. We walk through a clean decision framework that weighs playing-days status, design appeal, pop counts, grade premiums, and how much future value should matter when you are buying for joy. Josh

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48:54

Priced Out or Priced In + Vintage Strategies +...

Sports Cards Live ·

2025/09/17

Leighton Sheldon joins Jeremy and Graig Miller and we keep the trio together through the end of this part. We start with Strongsville chatter and a Savannah Bananas detour, then dive into the Messi vs Gretzky question. From there it is vintage talk in a frothy market, including being priced out of grails like 1914 and 1915 Cracker Jack Shoeless Joe Jackson, how to pivot without quitting, and why lowering grade expectations can unlock iconic cards. Leighton previews AuctionWire.ai for live auction

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51:06

Transparency vs Black Box + Grader Notes + What Cards...

Sports Cards Live ·

2025/09/16

We continue with Joe Poirot from Santa Cruz and Graig Miller of Midlife Cards to unpack the PSA ex-employee interview, NDAs, research room mechanics, potential bias, and why transparency and grader notes still lag. Jeremy recalls a 2009 PSA tour, we react to regrade experiments and consistency concerns, and debate what is truly bubble resistant: low supply icons or well centered, high eye appeal copies. Then it is the set registry’s relevance, whether graders should be certified and better paid, and

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54:33

Froth or Bubble? Market Cycles, Injuries, and Eye Appeal

Sports Cards Live ·

2025/09/14

Episode 282, Part 1 of Sports Cards Live kicks off with Joe Poirot from Santa Cruz as we dig into whether the hobby is frothy or in a full bubble, how injuries to Brock Purdy and Caitlin Clark ripple through prices, and why strong eye appeal in lower grades continues to command premiums. We also explore consolidation strategy, Fanatics and the 10x idea, record-setting sales bringing new attention to the market, and grading transparency with a visit from Graig Miller of Midlife Cards. Highlights

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39:49

$12.9M Kobe/MJ Exquisite — Comp or Outlier? Vintage...

Sports Cards Live ·

2025/09/05

Part 5 zeroes in on the record $12.9M Kobe/MJ Exquisite Dual Logoman: is it a true comp or a one-off outlier? We dig into why this sale triggered stronger reactions than Wagner/Mantle results, the marketing/use-case angle (Schemes/Dick’s as precedent), and how headlines (“highest ever”) can be worth more than the incremental bid. We also kick around underbidder theories, “comp” vs “comparable,” and whether there’s any real trickle-down. Then a fun closer: what would a 1/1 ’89 UD Griffey be

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37:27

Priced Out of Wax? Karvin Cheung & Chris McGill on...

Sports Cards Live ·

2025/09/04

Part 3 continues the “priced out” conversation with Jeremy and Mike Zier, joined midway by Karvin Cheung (creator of Exquisite, The Cup, National Treasures, and more) and later Chris McGill of Card Ladder. What starts as a collector’s reality check on wax prices evolves into a roundtable on distribution, licensing, breakers, and the overall state of the hobby. From $12.9M grails to $800 wax boxes, this discussion spans both ends of the spectrum, and asks whether regular collectors can still find

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37:37

Breakers vs LCS: Why Wax Is Expensive (w/ Carvin...

Sports Cards Live ·

2025/09/04

Part 4 shifts into a roundtable with Karvin Cheung, Chris McGill, and Josh Adams, digging into why wax is so pricey and who’s actually opening it. We compare breakers vs. LCS demand, online buying behavior, and how distribution/licensing ripple through box prices. Chris puts wax costs in macro context (USD purchasing power, gold/bitcoin/S&P comparisons), while Carvin explains the ecosystem effects—and revisits Exquisite’s DNA, the “1-of-1-of-1-of-1” idea, bold on-card autos, and game-used (plus

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43:37

Adapt or Exit? Are Collectors Being Priced Out of the...

Sports Cards Live ·

2025/09/02

Jeremy and Leighton open Part 2 by tackling the “priced out” question head-on before Mike Zier jumps in with a candid collector’s perspective from the trenches, selling down, shifting to singles, and finding peace without chasing every comp. We get real about wax FOMO vs. expected value, what “being in the hobby” actually means, how to cope when prices outpace budgets, and why it’s okay to love cards without loving the market. Leighton bows out midway; Jeremy and Mike keep it rolling with practical

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71:07

One Week Later: Did the $12.9M Sale Lift All Boats -...

Sports Cards Live ·

2025/08/31

One week after the record-setting $12.9M Jordan/Kobe Logoman sale, we ask: did it truly lift the hobby, or just the high-end yacht club? Jeremy and Joe Poirot break down the reactions, from skepticism to excitement, before Leighton Sheldon joins to share perspective from the vintage side. Together we tackle whether the sale is a real comp or an outlier, what it means for vintage vs modern, how scarcity is understood today, and whether collectors should be trimming, holding, or reallocating in a

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50:10

The Hobby’s Biggest Night: Jordan–Kobe Logoman Breaks...

Sports Cards Live ·

2025/08/29

In part five of the Sports Cards Live stream from Saturday, August 23, 2025, history is made as the 2007 Exquisite Jordan–Kobe Dual Logoman Autograph 1/1 sells for $12.932 million, setting a new record for the most expensive publicly sold sports card of all time. Jeremy, Brent Weyer, and Chris McGill share live reactions with over 300 viewers as the auction closes, reflecting on what this moment means for the hobby.The panel dives deep into the implications: are PSA 10 vintage grails trustworthy,

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48:13

Witnessing the Jordan–Kobe Logoman Hit 8 Figures:...

Sports Cards Live ·

2025/08/28

In part four of the Sports Cards Live stream from Saturday, August 23, 2025, the Jordan–Kobe Dual Logoman Exquisite Autograph surges past the $10 million mark live on air, ultimately climbing toward its record-breaking $12M+ finish. Jeremy, Brent Weyer, and Chris McGill track the drama in real time, unpacking what the sale means for grading, rarity, and the psychology of high-stakes bidding. The discussion ranges from the legitimacy of “manufactured rarity” to whether grade even matters for a

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51:01

Live Reactions: Jordan–Kobe Logoman Climbs Past $9M +...

Sports Cards Live ·

2025/08/27

In part three of the Sports Cards Live stream from Saturday, August 23, 2025, Jeremy welcomes Chris McGill (@chris_hoj) alongside Brent Weyer (@deepvalueinvestor) as the Heritage Auctions bidding drama heats up. The iconic Jordan–Kobe Dual Logoman Exquisite Autograph climbs past $9 million, sparking debate on whether it deserves to rank among the greatest cards in basketball history. The conversation expands into the role of grading, questioning whether graded scarcity creates real value or if

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50:34

From Bum Collecting to Big Money: High-Net-Worth...

Sports Cards Live ·

2025/08/26

In part two of the Sports Cards Live stream from Saturday, August 23, 2025, we explore the evolving collector–investor debate with Brent Weyer (@deepvalueinvestor). Brent discusses how his approach has expanded from chasing only apex cards to also embracing what he jokingly calls “bum collecting” — acquiring elite cards of overlooked stars. The conversation digs into whether sports cards are best viewed as investments or expenses, sparking thoughtful discussion around balance sheets, assets, and

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49:40

Grade Worship vs Eye Appeal: Wilt PSA 10 + The...

Sports Cards Live ·

2025/08/24

In Part 1 of the Sports Cards Live stream from Saturday, August 23rd, Jeremy Lee kicks off Episode 280 with solo commentary on one of the most historic nights in the hobby. As Heritage Auctions closed, we witnessed a record-breaking sale, dissected some of the most talked-about slabs in the marketplace, and shared a collector story that every eBay bidder can relate to.Highlights include: Reaction to the $12.9M+ Exquisite Dual Logoman of Michael Jordan & Kobe Bryant A critical breakdown

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38:38

Are Rookie Cards Overrated? The Great Insert Debate

Sports Cards Live ·

2025/08/15

In the final part of our post-National panel with Josh Adams and Chris McGill, the conversation shifts from comps to one of the hobby’s longest-running debates — rookie cards versus inserts and parallels. We explore why certain 90s insert sets deserve more respect, the psychology behind collectors’ preferences, and whether the rookie card’s dominance is partly a manufactured narrative. From power dynamics in auctions to the underrated beauty of “one-and-done” insert runs, this wrap-up delivers

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39:44

Comps vs. Collectors: Who Really Sets the Market? +...

Sports Cards Live ·

2025/08/14

In Part 4 of our post-National discussion, Josh Adams, Chris McGill, and I dive into one of the hobby’s most debated topics: comps. Are they the foundation of the market, just one input in a bigger decision-making process, or both? We explore how comps are created, their limits, and why some of the most memorable purchases happen without checking them at all. Plus, a look at the role of repackers, flippers, collectors, and underbidders in shaping prices — and why certain sellers hold more power than

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46:59

Repack Boom or Bubble? Chris McGill & Josh Adams...

Sports Cards Live ·

2025/08/13

In Part 3 of Episode 278, Jeremy welcomes Chris McGill (Card Ladder) and Josh Adams (Midwest Vintage Cards / 90s Auctions) to share their experiences, pickups, and perspectives from the 2025 National. The conversation ranges from unexpected finds and rare PC completions, to the role of content creators in the hobby, and an in-depth discussion about the repack market’s impact on card values and liquidity.Highlights include: Chris on the Card Ladder booth’s creative atmosphere and content

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65:22

Inside the Hottest National Ever: Vintage Deals, T206...

Sports Cards Live ·

2025/08/12

In Part 2 of Episode 278, Jeremy is joined by Joe Poirot to break down National content coverage, what was missing, and the standout trends from the show floor — before unveiling several of his top vintage pickups and the stories behind them. Later, Leighton Sheldon of Just Collect joins to discuss his team’s record-setting National, capped by the sale of a near-complete PSA-graded T206 set. The conversation explores market strength, vintage demand, and the growing influence of repacks on the

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