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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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17:23

Cooper Flagg’s Debut Patch Sold for $8.04M. Was It...

Sports Cards are Dope ·

2026/09/29

One Cooper Flagg card sold for $8.04 million. Is it a piece of NBA history worth the price, or a massive bet on what happens next?I break down both sides of the sale, the Dylan Harper and Kon Knueppel results, and where I land as a collector. Which card would you choose?Thanks to our monthly supporters Rob Hefley Klendathu Tatershed Justin Burch Always_Eaton Ryan Bruder Evan Hastie Donut Josh Stewart ★ Support this podcast on Patreon ★

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17:23

PSA Just Made Grading Sports Cards A LOT Easier

Sports Cards are Dope ·

2026/09/22

You can now submit sports cards for PSA grading at participating Lids locations — but should you?I break down how PSA GO at Lids works, who I think should use it, the cards I wouldn't submit this way, and the biggest mistake collectors could make now that grading is becoming more convenient. Plus, why PSA moving into mainstream sports retail could have much bigger implications for the sports card hobby.Thanks to our monthly supporters Rob Hefley Klendathu Tatershed Justin Burch

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35:42

I Tried to Negotiate at Tom Brady's Card Vault...

Sports Cards are Dope ·

2026/09/16

Sports card shops are changing. After visiting Tom Brady’s Card Vault in Austin, I started thinking about what happens when the traditional local card shop model meets corporate money, rapid expansion, fixed pricing, wax allocation, and investors.We’re breaking down Card Vault’s model, why negotiating gets harder at scale, the advantages local card shops still have, and what I’d do differently if I opened my own sports card shop.Thanks to our monthly supporters Rob Hefley Klendathu

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16:39

PSA Just Changed Grading Prices…is $25 Grading Gone?

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2026/09/14

PSA just launched a new $59.99 Standard grading tier while its cheaper Value options remain paused. On the surface, this could simply be PSA's next step toward reopening cheaper grading—but could it also be a test of what collectors are willing to pay?We break down PSA's new pricing, the massive grading backlog, what SGC's recent changes could tell us, and the biggest question: when PSA Value returns, will $20–$25 grading return with it?Thanks to our monthly supporters Rob Hefley

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19:54

SGC’s Price Increase Could Be a Warning for PSA...

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2026/09/02

SGC just changed its grading service levels, with standard grading now starting at $50 as demand and turnaround times surge. But could SGC's move tell us something much bigger about where PSA and the entire card-grading market are headed?We break down SGC's new pricing, its dramatic grading-volume trends, the PSA comparison, and whether $50 could become the new normal for sports card grading.Thanks to our monthly supporters Rob Hefley Klendathu Tatershed Justin Burch

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23:04

Fanatics Just Changed How We Buy Hobby Packs

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2026/09/01

Fanatics is experimenting with a completely different way to buy hobby packs—and I spent $100 of my own money to see what it’s actually like.The cards are physical, the pack opening happens digitally, and collectors can immediately ship, vault, or sell what they pull. That convenience could make hobby products dramatically more accessible—but it also raises some interesting questions about how easy ripping should become.Timestamps00:00 Why this could change hobby collecting 03:23 How the

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22:36

PSA Grading Has a MASSIVE Problem…and It Just Got...

Sports Cards are Dope ·

2026/08/21

PSA grading has a problem most companies would LOVE to have: too many customers.After shutting down its Value grading tiers to attack a massive backlog, PSA has now extended turnaround estimates on cards already in the system.So is PSA failing collectors — or is this actually the ultimate proof of how dominant PSA has become?We break down the backlog, the frustration collectors are feeling, why people keep submitting anyway, and the one question that matters: How bad would PSA have to get

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22:27

ALT’s Cooper Flagg Auction Is Genius (imo)…but...

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2026/08/17

ALT is taking bids on the massive Cooper Flagg 1/1 Rookie Debut Patch Auto — without actually having the card consigned. And that raises a fascinating question for the sports card hobby: should every major auction house do this?We break down why this model could give sellers more power, why auction houses might hate the transparency, and whether this could become the sports-card version of free agency for the hobby’s biggest grails.Thanks to our monthly supporters Rob Hefley

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19:48

Topps Chrome Update Just Changed the Sports Card Hobby

Sports Cards are Dope ·

2026/08/12

or it didn't. i dunno. but also i recorded this BEFORE the Cooper was hit. that's on me. Thanks to our monthly supporters Rob Hefley Klendathu Tatershed Justin Burch Always_Eaton Ryan Bruder Kevin Quiles Evan Hastie Donut Josh Stewart ★ Support this podcast on Patreon ★

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22:17

I Spent $9,000 at The National…Here’s What I Learned

Sports Cards are Dope ·

2026/08/10

I spent about $9,000 at The National.But the craziest part?Prices were HIGH. Deals on the most desirable players were tough to find, the aisles were packed, and I searched the entire show for one specific card without finding it.I broke down everything I noticed—and how the trip changed the way I’m thinking about my collection.New episode is live. Thanks to our monthly supporters Rob Hefley Klendathu Tatershed Justin Burch Always_Eaton Ryan Bruder Kevin Quiles Evan Hastie

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15:40

10 National Sports Card Convention Tips (Everybody...

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2026/07/28

holla @ me if you're there AND DO NOT BUY ANY JORDAN POOLE CARDS THEY ARE MINE pretty please jk but fr Thanks to our monthly supporters Rob Hefley Klendathu Tatershed Justin Burch Always_Eaton Ryan Bruder Kevin Quiles Evan Hastie Donut Josh Stewart ★ Support this podcast on Patreon ★

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33:02

15 Tips to DOMINATE Fanatics Fest in NYC! 🙌

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2026/07/13

If you're heading to Fanatics Fest for the first time, don't make the mistake of treating it like a normal card show.Fanatics Fest is part sports convention, part fan experience, and part hobby event—and approaching it the right way can completely change your weekend. In this episode, I share the biggest mistakes attendees make, how to avoid wasting time, and the strategies that will help you get the most out of the event whether you're there for cards, autographs, networking, or the

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31:02

I Bought NBA Season Tickets…Here's What Nobody Tells You

Sports Cards are Dope ·

2026/06/29

I spent an entire NBA season as a season ticket holder and learned things you simply can't see on TV.From player interactions and autograph stories to what NBA warmups reveal about elite talent, here's everything that surprised me after attending more than 20 games.Timestamps0:00 Why I became a season ticket holder 4:05 The best memories with my kids and friends 8:57 Behind-the-scenes experiences with NBA players and arena staff 13:35 The biggest lesson about NBA talent 16:33 How watching

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21:50

The Sports Card That Changed Everything 😳 The 1989...

Sports Cards are Dope ·

2026/06/26

The 1989 Upper Deck Ken Griffey Jr. Rookie Card isn't just another rookie card—it's arguably the most iconic modern baseball card ever made. But why?In this episode of Sports Cards Are Dope (SCAD), we take a deep dive into the history of the legendary 1989 Upper Deck #1 Ken Griffey Jr. rookie card. We explore how Upper Deck revolutionized the sports card industry, why they made Griffey card #1 in their very first baseball set, and how this card became the face of the Junk Wax Era.We also

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19:39

The Smartest Move Fanatics Has Made Yet?

Sports Cards are Dope ·

2026/06/25

http://tarvercards.comFanatics just made a move that most collectors are overlooking.Collect Originals isn't just another content platform—it's the missing piece in a much bigger strategy to keep collectors engaged long after they buy their first pack.Thanks to our monthly supporters Rob Hefley Klendathu Tatershed Justin Burch Always_Eaton Ryan Bruder Kevin Quiles Evan Hastie Donut Josh Stewart ★ Support this podcast on Patreon ★

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19:55

The Hidden Future of Sports Cards Starts Here...

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2026/06/19

College sports cards used to be an afterthought.Now one of the most successful tech investors in sports has acquired a company built around college athletes—and that could signal a major shift in where sports fandom and collecting begin.In this episode, we break down what the acquisition means for NIL, athlete branding, college fandom, and the future of sports cards.Thanks to our monthly supporters Rob Hefley Klendathu Tatershed Justin Burch Always_Eaton Ryan Bruder Kevin

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22:12

The Corporate Takeover of Sports Cards Has Begun...

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2026/06/12

Cards HQ just announced a major expansion backed by serious investment money—and collectors are divided.Is this the future of the hobby, or the beginning of something collectors may regret?Timestamps00:00 – Are hobby shops becoming too corporate? 01:03 – The Cards HQ expansion announcement explained 05:42 – The local card shop experience collectors love 08:32 – The biggest benefits of large-scale hobby stores 13:04 – The risks and downsides collectors should consider 16:39 – The four stages

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22:09

The NBA Finals Just Exposed a Huge Sports Card Problem 😳

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2026/06/11

The NBA Finals have become more than a championship series—they've turned into a battle between two completely different sports card philosophies.Should collectors chase generational potential, or should they reward proven winners? Using Victor Wembanyama and Jalen Brunson as examples, this episode explores one of the biggest questions in the hobby today.Timestamps0:00 Potential vs Winning in Sports Cards 3:00 The Wembanyama Collector vs Brunson Collector 6:30 Wembanyama's Record-Breaking

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28:24

Why PSA’s Biggest Problem Might Be Good for Your Cards 😳

Sports Cards are Dope ·

2026/06/08

PSA just paused its most popular grading tiers, and the hobby is divided.Is this a warning sign for collectors, or proof that grading demand has reached an entirely new level? Let's break down what happened, who wins, who loses, and what this could mean for the future of card collecting.Thanks to our monthly supporters Rob Hefley Klendathu Tatershed Justin Burch Always_Eaton Ryan Bruder Kevin Quiles Evan Hastie Donut Josh Stewart ★ Support this podcast on Patreon

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22:49

A Sale Is a Sale…or Is It? The Hobby’s Biggest...

Sports Cards are Dope ·

2026/04/20

When is the deal lockdown? Legitimately asking. Also the app that I'm trying to see if is good is called "Card Trade" so you can just search down on the App Store and if you use promo code TARVER they say it will give you half off or something. No pressure. That's not what this episode is mainly about. It's about how much I love you.Thanks to our monthly supporters Rob Hefley Azilllatheodd Klendathu Tatershed Justin Burch Always_Eaton Chris Crimminger Casey Miller Ryan

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