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Sports Cards are Dope

Dr. Tyler Tarver

Welcome to the Sports Cards Are Dope podcast, hosted by Dr. Tyler Tarver (@tarvercards), an aggressively average dude with an above-average obsession for those glorious, four-cornered lil treasures we call sports cards! This isn’t just a podcast; it’s a celebration of sports, pop culture, and the universal joy of pulling a card so dope you immediately start calculating how many shares of Apple you can buy with it. Whether you’re a seasoned pro, a curious rookie, or someone who just wants to hear

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17:25

Comps vs. Reality: The Babe Ruth SGC Sale, Two-Bidder...

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2025/11/05

The 1914 Babe Ruth Baltimore News just sold for $4.02M—about $3M less than last year’s $7.2M result. Is the hobby crashing? Nope. I walk through two-bidder auction dynamics, liquidity, macro vibes, why rarity + narrative still matter, and how this compares to modern grails (MJ/LeBron/Kobe). Quick story, four takeaways, and what it might mean for vintage vs. modern over the next decade.Timestamps0:00 Cold open — what sold, where, and the $3M gap0:45 Quick story: 1914 Baltimore News Ruth

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22:06

Why This $10 Million Card Should Win It All (Hobby...

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2025/11/04

In the final part of our 3-part Hobby Awards breakdown, we dive into the last—and spiciest—categories including Best Sold Memorabilia, Grading Company of the Year, and Creator of the Year. There’s drama, there’s emotion, and there’s Paul Skenes catching strays. Buckle up, nuggets.Timestamps: 0:00 – What’s Up, Chicken Nuggets 1:10 – The Final 6 Hobby Award Categories 2:00 – Best Sold Memorabilia Debate 5:00 – Babe Ruth vs. Kobe’s Rookie Jersey vs. MJ/Kobe Logo Man 7:30 – Why I Can’t Vote for

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11:04

Who’s REALLY Winning the Hobby Right Now?

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2025/11/03

Tyler dives into the next 5 categories of the 2025 Hobby Awards, including Best Auction House, Non-Sport Product, and Innovation of the Year. From Fanatics Collect to Gary Vee’s VeeFriends, we talk through what’s hot, what’s hype, and what’s just hilarious.Timestamps:0:00 Intro & hobby reminder (“A compliment to one isn’t an insult to another”)2:15 Best Auction House: Fanatics Collect vs. Golden vs. Heritage5:00 Gary Vee & the rise of VeeFriends in the hobby7:00 Innovation of the

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18:22

The 1st Ever Hobby Awards Are Here 🏆 Who will Win?

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2025/10/31

Tyler dives into the first-ever Hobby Awards hosted by Mantle and breaks down his votes across five key categories—from best breaking platform to best hobby shop. Expect hot takes, personal experiences, and why Tyson Beck and Card Vault might just be redefining the hobby.Timestamps: 00:00 – Intro: Mantle & the Hobby Awards Explained 01:10 – Ghostrite trophies & genius branding 02:50 – Best Breaking Platform (eBay vs Whatnot vs Fanatics Live) 05:00 – Best Custom Art Card Artist (Why

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20:29

5 Red Flags to Spot Fake Autographs 🚩🚩 Plus why I...

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2025/10/22

http://sportscardsaredope.comI bought four memorabilia pieces (MJ, Bulls, Team USA, and an Ali glove) for $650—knowing there’s an ~80% chance they’re fake. Here’s why I did it anyway, how I value uncertified items, and five red flags to spot forged autographs (even when a slab says “authentic”).Timestamps0:00 Welcome, context: why I bought likely-fake memorabilia0:53 The haul: Ali glove; Bulls 3-Peat hat; Team USA practice jersey; MJ White Sox mesh2:35 Seller backstory + pricing logic vs

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19:41

The Great PSA Upcharge Debate 😂 Geoff Wilson vs....

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2025/10/21

https://www.sportscardsaredope.comPSA upcharges are back in the spotlight after Geoff Wilson (Sports Card Investor) shared a $4k upcharge email. Is PSA “creating” value—or just charging more after the grade? I break down both sides (including Ballpark Cards Alex’s response), read PSA’s policy, and give my take on what’s fair, what isn’t, and how collectors should play it.Timestamps0:00 Cold open: why this PSA upcharge post exploded0:44 The email: PSA re-tiering & $4,058.99 upcharge1:56

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19:00

Whatnot’s Repack Policy EXPLAINED: Winners, Losers &...

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2025/10/20

In this episode of the *Sports Cards Are Dope Podcast*, Tyler breaks down Whatnot’s brand-new rules on repack sellers—and why it might be the biggest shakeup in live breaking history.Whether you're a buyer, seller, or just nosy (we see you), you'll want to hear why transparency just leveled up and how it’s about to impact the entire card game.⏱️ Timestamps:0:36 – What changed? The new Whatnot repack policy1:57 – No more floor/ceiling claims? Bye, mystery math!3:40 – Enforcement: How Whatnot

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20:39

Topps NBA Debut Patch Is Here 🙌 Cooper Flagg Hype &...

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2025/10/17

Topps just made it official: NBA Debut Patches. Using real MLB debut-patch comps (Jackson Holliday, Wyatt Langford, etc.), Tyler projects 3–6× multipliers for NBA rookies and puts numbers on Cooper Flagg, Wembanyama, and Chet. Plus five market factors that could push/pull prices in Year 1.Timestamps 0:00 Intro: “Debut Patch” goes NBA + Cooper Flagg promo 1:32 Why this becomes the clear “best rookie card” 3:40 MLB comps: Holliday $200k (≈3×), Langford $183k (≈5.6×) → the 3–6× range 6:45 NBA

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19:29

From First Break to $12K Flip to $50 Loss 🤦🏼‍♂️ The...

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2025/10/16

A grail chase with receipts. Tyler tells the full Jordan Poole True Gold Prizm /10 story—from pulling one in his first-ever break, to the $12K sale he watched from afar, to losing an eBay snipe by fifty bucks, and why the chase still matters.Timestamps0:00 Welcome + why Jordan Poole is the grail1:45 Steph → Warriors → early JP collecting4:50 First-ever break pulls: 2019 Prizm Hobby chaos8:34 The JP True Gold /10 pull (and the giveaway winner)10:55 PSA/BGS rumor mill + $12K sale at the

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16:29

Should You Sell to PSA? My First Buyback Offers (Real...

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2025/10/14

Tried PSA’s new buyback on a fresh 17-card submission. They offered on 3 slabs; I sold 1 and passed on 2. Here’s the exact math, comps logic, and my quick framework so you can decide when to take the offer and when to hold.Timestamps 0:00 Intro — PSA’s buyback in plain English 0:52 The 3 offers (Brink / Strickland / Brady) 2:48 Why I accepted the Strickland 4:05 Why I passed on Brink + Brady 5:10 My “Offer vs Net” checklist (use this!) 6:40 Is this good for the hobby? 7:35 Top 5 times I’d

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14:33

Opinion ≠ Fact: Why Non-Sports Cards Keep Beating...

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2025/10/08

A sweaty truck confessional about hobby humility. Tyler breaks down why your taste isn’t truth, how nostalgia drives bids, what the $13K Walt Disney pull actually signals, and how to set your show table so more people stop and buy. Quick, honest, useful.00:00 Cold open: “opinion vs. fact” rant00:31 Why a $13K Disney Superfractor triggers people02:45 Nostalgia > logic: Batman Forever, boxing, and value05:58 Sports vs. TCG: collect what hits you08:01 Dealer mindset: why walk-bys aren’t

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18:53

Should You Grade Your Sports Cards? 🤷 5 Reasons I Do...

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2025/10/06

Grading isn’t just about chasing 10s. In this episode, I break down five real reasons I grade cards—and the #1 reason has nothing to do with money. We talk PSA offers, “nines are fine,” how grading reframes comps on rare cards, and why the story inside the slab matters most.Timestamps0:00 Cold open: “It’s not the money”0:32 Reason #1: Value bump (when 10s matter, why 9s still work)3:39 Rare cards & comps: changing the conversation7:39 Reason #2: Trackable value (Card Ladder,

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19:22

Topps NBA Cards Are Here: First Cards, LeBron/MJ Hype...

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2025/10/03

Topps (Fanatics) is officially rolling out NBA-licensed cards for 2025–26. I break down what this means for Panini, Cooper Flagg, “First Cards,” potential LeBron/MJ autograph implications, overproduction fears, and how to play the market without getting wrecked. Drop your take below and let’s build smarter as a community.Timestamps0:00 – Welcome, what’s dropping, why it matters0:42 – How Fanatics/Topps got here (and Panini’s run since 2009)1:32 – First product: Topps Basketball (First

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23:33

Can this New Auction House Beat eBay? Breaking Down...

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2025/09/29

In this episode of Sports Cards Are Dope, Tyler breaks down Rick Probstein’s shocking departure from eBay after 20+ years and nearly a billion dollars in card sales. He’s launching a new auction platform, Snype, with lower fees and community features—but will it work, or repeat past failures like Bidtopia and YardSeller?Timestamps:0:52 – Who is Rick Probstein?2:20 – What Snype promises (fees, shipping, chat)4:05 – Lessons from failed eBay spinoffs7:10 – Why sellers may come, but buyers may

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19:43

PSA’s Monopoly Strategy 🧐 Prices Up PLUS Extended...

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2025/09/26

cmon PSA, do better

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29:41

4 Underrated NBA Teams this Year and Players’ Cards...

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2025/09/26

fun lil livestream

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19:37

Top 5 NBA Players Whose Rookie Cards Could Explode in...

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2025/09/19

In this episode of Sports Cards Are Dope, Tyler and his “best friend Chad GPT” break down five NBA players whose sports cards could rise in value this season. From Luka Doncic under the Lakers’ bright lights to Josh Giddey’s breakout in Chicago, we’re looking at the hobby through a lens of media attention, playoff potential, and market buzz.⏱️ Timestamps 0:00 – Intro & why AI helped with this list 1:01 – Luka Doncic: LA spotlight + revenge tour 4:54 – Bradley Beal: Clippers’ hidden

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12:50

The Truth About Prizm Gold /10 Cards: Scarcity,...

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2025/09/17

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Topps Collector Appreciation Day 👑 Prizes, Perks &...

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2025/09/16

In this episode of Sports Cards Are Dope, Dr. Tyler Tarver breaks down Topps’ first-ever Collector Appreciation Day — what it is, why it matters, and how it could reshape the hobby. From Willy Wonka golden ticket vibes to McDonald’s Monopoly collabs, Tyler gives six takeaways on why this could be huge for collectors.Timestamps:0:00 – Intro & bad singing cameo 🎤0:47 – What Topps Collector Day is (MLB stadiums + retail partners)3:25 – Why this feels like Willy Wonka x McDonald’s

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27:30

Fanatics Fest vs. The National: Which Card Show Wins?

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2025/09/12

In this episode of Sports Cards Are Dope, I break down Fanatics Fest vs. The National. From timing around the World Cup to costs, cards, and memories, here’s what collectors need to know.0:59 – Why Fanatics Fest changed its 2026 dates3:45 – How the World Cup impacts costs and crowds5:58 – What The National offers card collectors12:00 – Why Fanatics Fest feels like Coachella20:40 – The power of activations & experiences25:29 – Which show I’d pick if I could only attend one

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