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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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All Episodes

31:54

Dr. Beckett talks PSA Acquisition and Where is...

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2025/12/19

PSA now owns Beckett and SGC, and collectors everywhere are asking the same question: is grading competition officially dead? I’m joined by Alex from Clever Cuban Cards to break down what this acquisition really means, what PSA’s incentives are, and whether “all grades created equal” could ever actually happen.Suggested Timestamps:0:00 – PSA Buys Beckett (Why This Matters)2:10 – “Custodian” vs “Builder” Messaging5:30 – What Happened to SGC?9:00 – Is This Fake Competition?13:40 – Could PSA

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23:06

PSA’s Beckett Acquisition Explained (And What Happens...

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2025/12/16

PSA’s parent company Collectors now owns PSA, SGC, and Beckett. For the first time ever, the three biggest grading companies are under one roof. Is this good for collectors, or the beginning of a grading monopoly? I break down what happened, what history tells us, and the three moves PSA could make to actually help the hobby.Suggested Timestamps:0:00 – PSA Buys Beckett (What Just Happened)2:20 – Why This Feels Like SGC All Over Again6:30 – “Custodian” vs “Builder” (The Red Flag)9:40 – What

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23:42

My Most Ambitious Sports Card Quest Ever 🙌 The NBA...

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2025/12/15

Today on Sports Cards Are Dope, Dr. Tarver breaks down his biggest project yet, Project 122, ranking the 122 greatest NBA players of all time using a blend of NBA’s Top 75, Bill Simmons’ Pantheon, Bleacher Report analytics, and AI. Plus, how this turned into the most ambitious sports-card autograph chase he’s ever attempted.Timestamps:0:00 Welcome chicken nuggets0:30 Why Project 122 exists1:50 How the NBA Top 75 inspired this chase3:00 The original autograph quest5:10 The big flaw in the

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16:34

Is It Cringe to Give an NBA Player Their Own Card?...

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2025/12/12

Is it cool, kind, or straight-up cringe to give an NBA player their own card? After giving Isaiah Stewart a rare True Gold rookie, the clip exploded to over 1.2 million views and sparked one of the wildest debates I’ve seen in the hobby. Let’s talk about kindness, collecting, value, and why this moment mattered more than the money.Suggested Timestamps:0:00 – Cool, Kind, or Cringe?1:45 – Buying the True Gold Rookie Card4:20 – The Moment with Isaiah Stewart6:30 – Why I Gave Him the Card8:10 –

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13:02

PSA 9 ➡️ 10 Scandal? The Truth About Pokémon Regrades & ...

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2025/12/10

PSA’s buyback just a glitch or a grift? We break down the Pokémon PSA 9 → 10 controversy, Nat Turner’s response, and what it teaches us about grading transparency and trust in the hobby.Timestamps 00:00 Intro + Why Collectors Are Freaking Out 01:00 The Buyback Program Explained 02:10 When 9s Turned to 10s — The Twitter Discovery 03:30 Jeff Wilson’s Take & Community Reactions 04:40 The E4 Update + Nat Turner Clarification 06:00 Tyler’s Take on PSA Transparency and Trust 09:00 Personal

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13:42

The Most Expensive Ultra Modern Baseball Card Ever?

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2025/12/08

Shohei Otani’s newest 1/1 gold logoman auto is already topping $1.26 million with days left on Fanatics Collect. Tyler breaks down why this is the most expensive ultra modern baseball card ever, what makes the Gold Logoman series so elite, and why this sale sets a massive precedent for future MLB and NBA award patch cards. If Otani’s World Series logoman ever hits auction? We might be talking numbers we’ve never seen before.Timestamps: 0:00 — Welcome chicken nuggets 0:18 — The Otani card

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The Last Great Autograph Era: Why Future Autos Will...

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2025/12/05

Today on Sports Cards Are Dope, Tyler breaks down a massive theory about why modern in-person autographs might become some of the rarest and most valuable cards of the next 30 years. Players are richer, brand-savvier, and way less likely to hit the post-career autograph circuit. What does that mean for collectors? A lot. Let’s get into it.Timestamps: 0:00 — Welcome chicken nuggets 0:37 — Pack-pulled autos vs. in-person autos 1:45 — Why old-school IP autos had value 3:12 — Why modern

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17:04

It Took 3 Years and $4,000 to FINALLY Get this... 🙌

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2025/12/03

In this episode of Sports Cards Are Dope, I tell the wild true story of how I pulled a Jordan Poole true gold /10 — only to give it away — and how I chased it (or something close to it) for three years.From heartbreak to redemption, we talk comps, shill bids, eBay snipes, and why sometimes the card does come back around… just maybe not the same number.🔥 Plus, we talk about the current state of the hobby and how to collect with confidence.⏱️ Timestamps: 0:00 – Welcome, Chicken Nuggets 0:30

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22:42

How Beckett Can Actually Compete With PSA In 2025

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2025/11/21

In this episode of Sports Cards Are Dope, I break down why Beckett is getting flooded with cards, why they’re still behind PSA, and the 5 concrete moves they could make to actually turn it around. We talk grading scale tweaks, tech upgrades, transparency, turnaround times, and why creators might be the secret weapon. Drop your Beckett hot takes in the comments.Timestamps0:00 – What up chicken nuggets + why Beckett is at a crossroads0:42 – PC Sports Cards stops taking Beckett subs: what that

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14:27

Are Your eBay Card Auctions Rigged? Shill Bidding In...

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2025/11/19

Shill bidding, “defensive bidding,” fake comps, all that icky stuff has been flying around the hobby. In this episode of Sports Cards Are Dope, I break down what actually happened, what shill bidding is in plain language, how to spot it on eBay, and why it hurts every honest collector, not just the buyer and seller in that one auction.I wrap with three big takeaways for the hobby and my personal opinion on how we handle auctions without nuking trust.Timestamps:0:00 What up chicken nuggets +

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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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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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