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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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All Episodes

46:02

When Values Force a Sale + Keeping a Token Card +...

Sports Cards Live ·

2025/11/07

A wild Game 7 unfolds live as the panel digs into the hobby’s toughest question: what do you do when your PC cards moon—sell, trade, or hold? Jeremy, Joe, John, Chris, and Josh unpack the collector’s conundrum (profit vs attachment), price anchoring to what we paid years ago, and strategies like keeping a single “time-capsule” card when you move on. We also hit the joy of binders and 90s/00s inserts (Pacific, Pinnacle, Topps Mystery Finest), giving cards to kids, and finding budget-friendly lanes

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54:22

Buying Without COMPs (When It Works) + Dealer Best...

Sports Cards Live ·

2025/11/06

Programming note: This is a mid-week programming interruption so everyone can pre-game for The Expo. We’re sliding these Wednesday/Thursday drops in, and Sports Cards Live resumes on Friday. There will be no episodes next week on Wednesday/Thursday/Friday.Part 2 dives into on-floor tactics, vendor best practices, and the week’s community events. We talk why price tags on the front of the card convert, how payment actually works in Canada (cash is king, e-transfer is common; PayPal/credit accepted

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44:41

Expo Hype + Playoff Buzz Spillover + Collector...

Sports Cards Live ·

2025/11/05

Programming note: This is a mid-week programming interruption ahead of The Sport Card Expo. We’re inserting special Wednesday and Thursday BoothMates episodes so you can pre-game for the show. Sports Cards Live resumes on Friday, and there will be no episodes next week on Wednesday/Thursday/Friday. We’re gearing up for The Expo—travel plans, booth setup, and the “home show” feeling even when you have to fly in. We talk what we’re bringing (and how much), how we buy at shows (sometimes ignoring

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57:10

The Future of Prizm/Kaboom + PSA Middleman Model +...

Sports Cards Live ·

2025/11/04

With Game 7 still raging, the conversation pivots from chat banter to two big hobby storylines: whether Topps/Fanatics should touch Panini (lawsuits, licenses, and the future of brands like Prizm, NT, Immaculate, Flawless, Select, Kaboom, Downtown), and what to make of PSA’s offer network that lets submitters sell graded cards instantly. John (“BasketballCardGuy”) joins late in the segment to weigh brand strategy, exclusivity headaches (why we may never get a true licensed Wembanyama auto RC), and

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50:04

Panini Sale Rumors + Eye Appeal Grade + World Series...

Sports Cards Live ·

2025/11/02

As the Blue Jays and Dodgers face off in Game 7 of the World Series, Jeremy Lee and Joe Perreault balance live baseball drama with sharp hobby talk. Between innings, they break down the buzz around Panini America potentially being sold, revisit how eye appeal premiums continue to reshape grading culture, and share a few Expo plans while cheering every pitch. It’s part watch-party, part collecting clinic—an easygoing, memorable opening to Episode 288. Highlights Joe’s pickup of a 1953 Jackie

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44:00

Auction Houses Urged to Unite + Why Some Comps...

Sports Cards Live ·

2025/10/31

We dig into Auburn’s big idea: auction houses collaborating on a shared shill-bidder list to protect buyers and legit sellers. Chris explains how some marketplaces already purge unpaid sales from data, and why tougher KYC/AML-style identity checks could raise the bar. We also break down private sale transparency, when a headline price is really marketing spend, and how to contextualize comps so you don’t get wrecked by bad data.Topics: Cross-auction shill blacklist & real penalties

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44:56

PSA’s First Graded ‘Trimmed’ Card?! + Trimming vs...

Sports Cards Live ·

2025/10/30

Sports Cards Live episode 287, Part 4. We tackle the hobby’s messiest gray areas: PSA’s first graded card and whether it was trimmed or just hand-cut, how language (“house bids,” “single panel,” “perforated”) shapes value and trust, and why some collectors say trimming is worse than shilling—while others disagree. We break down the Bird/Magic/Dr. J triple-panel rookie labeling across graders, the “I’ve got a higher offer” negotiation killer, and what Fanatics’ anti-shill policy should look like in

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50:49

“It’s Not Illegal” Isn’t Good Enough + Hobby Trust on...

Sports Cards Live ·

2025/10/29

We pivot from auction ethics to the field: why some sellers use fourth-party consignors for marketing/storytelling, how that hype can shape comps, and where hidden reserves and so-called house bids blur the line with shilling. We also debate the eBay Authenticity bottleneck—security benefits vs. week-long delays even on graded cards—and when BIN/Best Offer beats auction “dopamine.” Then a data-driven NFL checkpoint: which QBs are over-/under-achieving vs. preseason expectations, how MVP narratives

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48:04

Auction Fine Print Exposed: Shill Tactics, Hidden...

Sports Cards Live ·

2025/10/28

We dive deep into the shill bidding storm and the auction-house fine print driving it. What many call “house bids” to defend reserves can feel indistinguishable from shilling to buyers. We unpack how reserves, house bidding, and employee-bidding policies really work, why they matter for comp integrity, and how one-off headline results (like the Baltimore News Babe Ruth) can distort value in a thin market. Then we zoom out to solutions: how to set a ceiling and stick to it, when to favor BIN/Best

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43:59

Shill bidding reality check: how reserves and house...

Sports Cards Live ·

2025/10/27

Sports Cards Live episode 287, Part 1. Jeremy sits down with Joe Poirot to kick off the night, then Leighton Sheldon jumps in for a deep dive on the headline sale of the 1914 Baltimore News Babe Ruth that just hammered around 4M after a prior 7.2M comp. We unpack why rare does not always equal iconic, how schedule issues compare to Goudey Ruths, and what “value” means when a card trades so infrequently.From there we zoom out to the auction landscape: shill bidding realities, house bidding on

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47:36

Can’t Afford the PSA Upcharge on a Monster Pull? + Is...

Sports Cards Live ·

2025/10/24

Chat goes nuclear on PSA upcharges: what happens when you pull a monster and can’t afford the fee—do you sell the card to pay PSA? We tackle “predatory vs free market,” whether fees should be based on raw value (not the grade PSA assigns), guarantee caps and submitter exclusions, SGC/Beckett “a grade behind” takes, and why some collectors want a flat-fee or opt-out guarantee. We close with practical drought hacks—enjoying your existing PC, dollar-box therapy, and balancing content consumption vs

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47:32

PSA’s Business Model Exposed: Upcharges, Insurance,...

Sports Cards Live ·

2025/10/23

Community crossfire with Chris McGill & Josh Adams. Joe signs off and we sprint through 70+ starred comments: Is PSA’s upcharge model fair capitalism or a predatory practice? Would a flat-fee grading tier solve the rage (and reduce cheap slabs)? Who actually benefits from the PSA guarantee—and why doesn’t the submitter get it? We dig into Nat Turner’s pre-ownership take vs today, authenticity vs condition guarantees, and the collector vs flipper divide. Jeremy also shares a real $6,000 guarantee

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37:04

Retro Refractors That Beat the Rookie? + Panini vs...

Sports Cards Live ·

2025/10/22

Jeremy and Dylan gush over modern executions of vintage designs—Topps Chrome refractor tributes (think ’52 Mantle), Heritage retrofractors, and even OPC “blast from the past”-style rookies—and why some tributes can look better than the originals. Joe shares a missed Ohtani Topps Heritage 1/1 (yes, Superfractor, not “gold vinyl”), and Dylan makes the case for enjoying vintage players on modern tech as a smart, budget-friendly lane.Mid-segment, Mikey Singer (Sport Card Expo/Strongsville) pops in to

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45:47

PSA Upcharges & “Financial Interest” + Grading Era...

Sports Cards Live ·

2025/10/21

We dig deeper into grading: does the era a card was graded matter as much as the number on the flip? Joe explains why he now checks the grade date on vintage, Dylan lays out why consistency beats luck, and we examine whether PSA’s upcharge model creates a financial interest in the cards they grade. Then Dylan pivots to “hobby firsts” and Topps lineage: Mantle’s retired card number 7, the first Topps Chrome refractors, golds numbered to the year, and the rise of printing plates. If you’re moving from

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43:30

PSA Upcharges Under Fire: Are We Paying for Plastic...

Sports Cards Live ·

2025/10/19

Episode 286 of Sports Cards Live kicks off with a candid look at PSA upcharges: are we paying for plastic or for an opinion that the hobby itself has elevated in value? Jeremy explains why he now prioritizes eye appeal and authentication over chasing a number, Joe talks risk, liquidity, and legacy planning as reasons collectors still slab, and we tackle the “pop control vs tougher standards” question head on. Dylan Davis joins near the end for what becomes an epic episode of SCL!Highlights

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38:11

There's No Boss in the Hobby: Consensus, Comps, and...

Sports Cards Live ·

2025/10/17

Consensus is fading—and that’s okay. We dig into why today’s hobby thrives without a single authority, how to think for yourself on rookie designations and comp use, and when it’s smart to pay ahead for a true keeper. We also hit BIN vs. auction dynamics, social media’s role in fragmenting opinion, and practical deal safety (escrow, in-person, and why G&S isn’t a force field). Quick Expo talk to close it out. Highlights “No boss in the hobby”: more voices, fewer absolutes, better

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32:22

Comps Aren’t Gospel: Context, Invisible Sales, and...

Sports Cards Live ·

2025/10/16

Comps are a data point—not the destination. We dig into context-sensitive pricing: how eye appeal and scarcity challenge the “last sale,” why off-record deals distort the public picture, and when Buy-It-Now patience outperforms auctions. We also hit scan-to-comp tools, the role of auction-house marketing in setting records, and the buyer psychology behind paying “next year’s price” to land true keepers. A brief Pokémon retail dust-up kicks things off, then it’s all cards. Highlights Context

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42:38

Price Discovery in the Hobby: Invisible Comps, Eye...

Sports Cards Live ·

2025/10/15

Pricing isn’t just “check a comp.” We dig into price discovery: how vendors set numbers on the floor, why eye appeal (centering, strength/weakness for the grade) can trump the last sale, and where “invisible comps”—private deals and off-platform sales—shape the real market. Dan Bliss stays on to share a dealer’s playbook for fair, competitive pricing and fast inventory turnover, and Leighton Sheldon joins to weigh in on rare cards, negotiation ethics, and keeping your own private sales

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48:01

Behind the Scenes of a Modern Card Show: Big Crowds,...

Sports Cards Live ·

2025/10/14

Card shows keep getting bigger — but how are the best operators keeping up with the scale? With 400–600 tables, 8K+ attendees, and serious floor activity, the modern show is a different animal. Dan Bliss from Front Row Card Show joins the conversation to break down how they manage rapid growth, vendor mix, security measures, and why vintage remains a powerful draw. Highlights Expansion from Vegas to 7 major cities with strong collector turnout How wristbanding, vendor controls, and

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45:59

PayPal Goods & Services Failed Me: A High-End Card...

Sports Cards Live ·

2025/10/12

We kick off Part 1 with collector Zach Tarhini sharing a cautionary tale about a high-end Lionel Messi card deal that went sideways after paying by PayPal Goods & Services. Zach explains how the seller linked to Metaverse Cards refused to refund, PayPal twice ruled against him, and why their “for resale” carve-out left him exposed. We talk practical safeguards for private transactions, alternatives to consider, and how this kind of outcome could affect hobby confidence. Dan Bliss of Front Row Card

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