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The Shallow End

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00:24:15

The Chase: LeBron, Lessons and Learning with...

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2025/03/20

Kaushik (@TheIronSheek) is one the most plugged-in NBA collectors in all of the hobby, yet for years even Sheek hit dead end after dead end while trying to find his LeBron grail. Finally, he broke through, but along the way he picked up enough lessons and wisdom to remind us that the journey is often more important than the destination.The Chase is a limited series on The Shallow End podcast feed. The Shallow End is hosted by Dave Schwartz ⁠@Iowa_Dave_Sportscards⁠Music from #Uppbeat (free for

00:16:18

The Chase: Searching for a second-tier star with...

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2025/03/19

Anyone who's collected sports cards for a while can tell you that it's not the cards of superstars that are hardest to find. It's the older, rarer cards of second-tier stars that drive us nuts. Caleb (@calebm2034) can testify to that. This is a story of patience and persistence.The Chase is a limited series on The Shallow End podcast feed. The Shallow End is hosted by Dave Schwartz ⁠@Iowa_Dave_Sportscards⁠Music from #Uppbeat (free for

00:26:00

The Chase: Relationships and Frequent Flyer Miles...

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2025/03/18

Luke (@bleeckerstreetcards) collects, among other things, vintage autographs. When someone came to him looking for guidance, he never could have imagined the friendship it would lead to.The Chase is a limited series on The Shallow End podcast feed. The Shallow End is hosted by Dave Schwartz ⁠@Iowa_Dave_Sportscards⁠Music from #Uppbeat (free for Creators!):https://uppbeat.io/t/infraction/tumblin

00:22:36

The Chase: Persistent, respectful pursuit with...

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2025/03/17

It's a fine line: You've found the sports card you're looking for, but it's in someone else's collection. How do you chase down the card when the other person isn't ready to move it? Robby (@412Sportscards on IG) has some great ideas on the matter.The Chase is a limited series on The Shallow End podcast feed. The Shallow End is hosted by Dave Schwartz ⁠@Iowa_Dave_Sportscards⁠Music from #Uppbeat (free for Creators!):https://uppbeat.io/t/infraction/tumblin

00:59:35

The Shallow End ep 78 - How Different Is the Hobby...

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2025/03/14

Pat (@Insta_Account_Haver on IG) visits The Shallow End to discuss important matters such as, "Is the hobby really any different now than it used to be? And if so, how?" This wide-ranging conversation about sports cards has a little something for everyone. The Shallow End is hosted by Dave Schwartz @Iowa_Dave_Sportscards

00:18:00

The Shallow End ep 77 - Perfection, Small Homes and...

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2025/03/07

If you collect sports cards, is perfection something to strive for or avoid? How do we even know what perfection means? Is it up to the grading companies to decide for us? Or dealers? Or is it up to us to decide for ourselves?The Shallow End is hosted by Dave Schwartz @Iowa_Dave_Sportscards

00:09:04

The Shallow End ep 76 - It Was a Good Day

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2025/02/21

It was one of those days when everything in the sports cards hobby went right. It was one of those days that is important to talk about—and remember.The Shallow End is hosted by Dave Schwartz @Iowa_Dave_Sportscards

00:38:37

The Shallow End ep 75 - Finite Collecting with...

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2025/02/14

Aaron@two2sportscards likes to figure out where he's headed before the start of a journey, not in the middle of it. In today's episode of The Shallow End, we learn about his collection process, what appeals to him, and how he determines from the outset of a PC exactly which cards he wants.The Shallow End is hosted by Dave Schwartz@Iowa_Dave_Sportscards

00:18:53

The Shallow End ep 74 - Hiding the Cookie Jar

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2025/02/07

Sometimes in the sports-card hobby, we lose control. We know the right thing to, but we just can't seem to do it. In those moments, we might need extreme measures to protect us from ourselves. This is one of those moments.

00:14:45

The Shallow End ep 73 - Who Do You Listen To?

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2025/01/31

Who do you listen to? Why do you listen to them? In return, are they giving you everything you deserve in order to understand and enjoy the hobby? In this episode, Dave considers recent research to help us uncover which podcasts are worth your time, and which are not.

00:56:01

The Shallow End ep 72 - DoubleD Has Your Back

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2025/01/24

Dylan (DoubleD Vintage Baseball Cards on YouTube) loves all things sports cards. And he loves that you love sports cards. In this episode, Dylan, a collector's collector, shares his live-and-let-live philosophy, why having opinions is good, and why we should support one another in the hobby.The Shallow End is hosted by Dave Schwartz @Iowa_Dave_Sportscards

00:57:27

The Shallow End ep 71 - Process and Approach with...

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2025/01/17

In this wide-ranging episode that covers decision-making, the value of process, media overload and other topics, Jason @Contrarian_Cards and Dave set the stage for the start of a new collecting year.The Shallow End is hosted by Dave Schwartz @Iowa_Dave_Sportscards

00:20:38

The Shallow End ep 70 - Enough Is Enough: Saying...

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2025/01/10

The magic is gone, the fire extinguished. What was once the guiding light of your sports-card collection now feels more like a burden than a blessing. It's the end of a PC. How did this happen? And now what are you supposed to do?The Shallow End is hosted by Dave Schwartz @Iowa_Dave_Sportscards

00:23:33

The Shallow End ep 69 - Successes and Fails 2024

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2024/12/13

It's been a big year for sports cards in The Shallow End, but don't confuse the word "big" with good. There have been some fun achievements but also some disappointing failures. In this episode, Dave looks back at his year in collecting 2024.The Shallow End is hosted by Dave Schwartz @Iowa_Dave_Sportscards

00:20:45

The Shallow End ep 68 - 27 Takeaways From 27 Decisions

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2024/12/06

Last week The Shallow End wrapped up its limited run November series, 27 Decisions. Today, we take a look back at the series and reveal a big takeaway from each of the 27 episodes with 27 collectors.The Shallow End is hosted by Dave Schwartz @Iowa_Dave_Sportscards

00:19:04

27 Decisions #27/27 - @CatchingHeaters and the...

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2024/11/30

Welcome to "27 Decisions," a limited-run series all November presented by The Shallow End. Today's guest is Matt aka @CatchingHeaters. A few years back, Matt bought a 2019 Stadium Club Chrome Juan Soto in the gold minted parallel. Three years later, he finished the entire set. Here's how—and why—he did it.The Shallow End is hosted by Dave Schwartz ⁠@Iowa_Dave_Sportscards⁠ Music from #Uppbeat (free for Creators!): https://uppbeat.io/t/infraction/tumblin

00:16:49

27 Decisions #26/27 - @TheKeithy4999 and the Decision...

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2024/11/29

Welcome to "27 Decisions," a limited-run series all November presented by The Shallow End. Today's guest is Keith aka @thekeithy4999. Since getting back into the hobby, Keith stayed away from prospects. Too risky. But this past April, he finally invested a little money into one of baseball's top young stars.The Shallow End is hosted by Dave Schwartz ⁠@Iowa_Dave_Sportscards⁠ Music from #Uppbeat (free for Creators!): https://uppbeat.io/t/infraction/tumblin

00:15:43

27 Decisions #25/27 - @Drakes_PC and the Decision to...

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2024/11/28

Welcome to "27 Decisions," a limited-run series all November presented by The Shallow End. Today's guest is Drake aka @Drakes_PC. Last summer, Drake finally landed his white whale, the best Peyton Manning Essential Credentials in existence. But what happens after you acquire your top card? Where do you go when you've already reached the top of the mountain?The Shallow End is hosted by Dave Schwartz ⁠@Iowa_Dave_Sportscards⁠ Music from #Uppbeat (free for

00:15:48

27 Decisions #24/27 - @InspiredSportsCards and the...

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2024/11/27

Welcome to "27 Decisions," a limited-run series all November presented by The Shallow End. Today's guest is Josh aka @InspiredSportsCards. Josh has lots of interests, but lately one area of the hobby is taking up more real estate than usual: autographs. This conversation stands out because we talked during the planning stage of this big move. In this stage, research is everything.The Shallow End is hosted by Dave Schwartz ⁠@Iowa_Dave_Sportscards⁠ Music from #Uppbeat (free for

00:13:06

27 Decisions #23/27 - @Bigtime_Sportscards and the...

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2024/11/26

Welcome to "27 Decisions," a limited-run series all November presented by The Shallow End. Today's guest is Steve aka @bigtime_sportscards. As he looked through his collection and thought about the hobby, Steve felt like something was missing. Then he thought about the uniqueness of the region where he lives, refocused his collection, and is building a collection unlike any other. The Shallow End is hosted by Dave Schwartz ⁠@Iowa_Dave_Sportscards⁠ Music from #Uppbeat (free for

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