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Global Card Collectors

Global Card Collectors

Forget passports – and go beyond borders with "Global Card Collectors," a podcast that connects collectors from across the globe! Join John, the Istanbul aficionado (@istanbulcards), and Will, the Kiwi card junkie (@kart_adami), as they embark on a journey to celebrate the diverse world of card collecting. From the bustling streets of Istanbul to the sun-kissed shores of Kaiteriteri, New Zealand, each episode dives into the unique collections and captivating stories of passionate collectors

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106. The Giannis Episode

Global Card Collectors ·

2026/01/31

In this episode of Global Card Collectors, Will and John break down one of the biggest moments in Will’s collecting journey: finally landing a Giannis Antetokounmpo rookie autograph with his early, full signature after more than a year of chasing it.They walk through the entire process behind the acquisition, from missed bids and dead ends to offers, counteroffers, and ultimately getting the deal done. From there, the conversation opens up into a broader discussion about how collecting changes over

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00:44:25

105. Pokémon Cards, Community & Growth: Inside PCTR...

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2026/01/17

In this episode, of Global Card Collectors Will sits down with Kaan, the organizer of PCTR Winter Card Fest, an upcoming trading card event taking place in Istanbul on February 1, 2026The interview starts with Kaan’s personal card collecting origin story—from collecting as a kid, to a life-changing trip to Japan where he opened a pack of Chilling Reign and pulled a chase card that reignited his passion for Pokémon cards.From there, we dive deep into what it really takes to organize a large-scale

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00:31:05

104. Collecting Through the Cycles: Conor Sen on...

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2026/01/10

This week, John (@istanbulcards) is joined by Conor Sen, a Bloomberg Opinion columnist who loves sports cards like the rest of us, but also brings a sharp understanding of the macroeconomic forces shaping the hobby. Conor discusses how broader economic trends dovetail with the sports card market, reflects on his childhood and young-adult sporting heroes, and shares how he’s thoughtfully re-entering the hobby in recent years alongside his kids.

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00:45:58

103. Autographs, Patches & 100-Year-Old Cards: Our...

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2026/01/04

In this episode of Global Card Collectors, Will, John, and Justin come together to share their Top 5 card pick ups from 2025 which is wide-ranging and engaging collection of cards that spans over 100 years of trading card history.They showcase an impressively diverse lineup, featuring everything from vintage boxing and vintage football to ultra-modern cards. Across all three Top 5 lists, a few themes quickly emerge:🔥 Patches on every list✍️ Plenty of autographs💎 Significant rarity❤️ Strong

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00:53:56

102. Is NOW the Best Time to Buy Giannis & Luka? Our...

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2025/12/27

In this episode Will and John sit down to catch up after The Card Clan Trade Day, their final event of the year. While it may not have been the biggest show on the calendar, it turned out to be one of the most enjoyable. As vendors, they had the chance to slow down, reconnect with familiar faces, and spend real time talking about collecting, sports, and the hobby with regulars who make days like this worthwhile.From there, the conversation shifts back to what they’re most excited about in collecting

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00:53:25

101. Spain Loves Cards: What's Hot in the Spanish...

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2025/12/13

Dive into the world of Spanish sports cards with this special episode featuring Jon @eurofractor a passionate collector, historian, and expert on Spain’s unique place in the hobby. We break down his latest grail pickup (a stunning Sergio Rodríguez card), explore how Spanish collectors approach basketball vs. football, and dig into why teen star Hugo González is generating major buzz among NBA-focused collectors in Spain.Jon also walks us through the country’s card-collecting culture: the biggest

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00:55:49

100. Our Journey to 100 Episodes - The Good, The Bad,...

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2025/12/06

In this special **100th episode**, John and Will take a heartfelt (and hilarious) look back at the journey that brought us here. From the moment Will went off and bought microphones for our first episode, to interviewing our first guest outside our circle of friends, it’s been a wild ride—and we’ve loved every minute of it.We reflect on the friends we’ve made along the way, the unexpected opportunities that came with building this channel, and yes… even the awkward moments of rejection when someone

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01:04:58

99. The Fight for the Hobby: Topps Chrome Boxing vs...

Global Card Collectors ·

2025/11/29

Boxing cards are officially back so Justin & Will are coming out swinging in this explosive episode of Global Card Collectors. We break down the long-awaited return of Topps Chrome Boxing, the first Topps boxing set in more than 70 years. What does it get right? Where does it stumble? And is it really the future of the boxing-card hobby?Then we step into the ring with Panini’s Combat Anthology, home of the wildly popular Kaboom inserts — and compare how Panini’s approach stacks up against the

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00:44:15

98. Grail Cards, White American Ballers & the NBA’s...

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2025/11/22

In this episode of Global Card Collectors, John finally lands one of his lifelong grails — an authenticated, on-card Dražen Petrović autograph, the crown jewel of his Balkan basketball PC. We break down why it’s so meaningful, and why it instantly becomes the centerpiece of his collection.From there, we dive into our biggest hobby wins:🔥 From John scooping a Megacracks Cristiano Ronaldo PSA 5 at the bottom of the market which is now worth multiples of what he paid.🔥 To Will landing his ultra rare

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00:32:05

97. Sportsnection: A new player in the burgeoning...

Global Card Collectors ·

2025/11/18

In this episode, I sit down with Dr. Omar Khokhar, the founder of Sportsnection, one of the most intriguing new companies in the cricket card hobby.Omar opens up about how Sportsnection began, the challenges they faced with Series One, and the many lessons they’ve carried forward as they plan the next chapter. We talk honestly about criticism, growth, and what it takes to build a collectible brand from scratch.Omar also shares exclusive details about Sportsnection’s upcoming high-end release which

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00:37:26

96. From $5 Cards → Giannis Rookie Auto: The Big...

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2025/11/08

In this episode of Global Card Collectors, Will and John catch up on their latest moves in the hobby—focusing on consolidation, strategic collecting, and tapping into the growing Turkish card market.Will shares his mission to sell off lower-value cards in pursuit of a major grail piece—possibly a Giannis rookie auto—while John adds a massive 1/1 Bogdan Bogdanović to his Balkan Ballers PC. Will also picks up a /99 Al Horford One & One patch auto for his Celtics collection.The duo discuss the

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00:52:10

95. Untainted by the Card Market: A true Hoops...

Global Card Collectors ·

2025/11/01

In this episode, Will sits down with one of his closest friends, Paul, someone he's known for almost 20 years- to talk hoops, card collecting, and how sports (and sports cards) help us build lasting memories with our kids.What makes this conversation so refreshing is that Paul is deep into the NBA but hasn’t collected cards since childhood. That means his perspective is totally untainted by the modern card market — no hype, no flipping, just pure fandom.We dive into what really makes cards

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00:41:16

94. Asia’s Sports Card Scene Explained | ASCC, the...

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2025/10/25

Basketball cards are exploding across Asia — and Courtside Investor host Pang Ming is at the center of it all. He joins us to talk collecting, investing, and how the Asia-Pacific region is shaping the global hobby. We also talk about how he first got into collecting, how his finance background shapes his investment strategy, the ASCC and we even debunk some long held beliefs about Asia’s sports card market.

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00:59:10

93. The NBA Tip-Off Episode: Players to Watch, Card...

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2025/10/18

The NBA season is upon us, and Nathanael joins the pod to discuss some recent pickups, how he's navigating the market, and what is new in the land of through the mail autographs. He and John then break down the players they are watching this year both for real and card performance as well as their top three sets of the Panini era.

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00:59:23

92. The Quest to Collect Every Toronto Raptors Autograph

Global Card Collectors ·

2025/10/11

In this episode, John and Will sit down with Neil @neilcollectscards a die-hard Toronto Raptors superfan on an unbelievable mission — to collect an autograph card from every single player who’s ever worn a Raptors jersey! From obscure one-season players to franchise legends, Neil’s dedication to preserving Raptors history through cards is seriously next-level.But that’s not all — Neil also gives us a look into his incredible Dražen Petrović collection, paying tribute to one of basketball’s most

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01:14:31

91. Collecting With The Godfather: 20+ Years of Hobby...

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2025/10/04

In this week's episode Justin sits down with his friend of over 20 years, Jason, to discuss his nostalgic approach to the hobby. Also known as "The Godfather" for getting Justin back into the hobby nearly seven years ago, Jason discusses his everything from his early collecting days, to his choice to focus on vintage football, to the experience of introducing his 11-year-old son to the hobby (who just might make a cameo to show a few cards!). The discussion not only focuses on the

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00:32:26

90. Is There Something in the Water? Balkan Greatness...

Global Card Collectors ·

2025/09/27

Paul @NealSportsCardStories joins the show again to deep dive a topic that he and John both find fascinating: why Balkan athletes punch so much above their weight in team ball sports, especially basketball and soccer. An episode more about the confluence of sports, history, and culture than sports cards. As always, comments and perspectives are most welcomed.

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00:46:29

89. Alperen Şengün Cards EXPLODE at the 2025 Istanbul...

Global Card Collectors ·

2025/09/20

John and Will sit down to recount their whirlwind weekend as vendors at the Istanbul Card Show 2025. From the early mornings and long hours behind the table to the constant energy of collectors stopping by, they share the real grind of being on the vendor side of a major card event—where fatigue becomes part of the package. But this wasn’t just any show. Selling in Turkey brought its own unique twists, far removed from the classic playbook of card culture in the U.S. or Europe.One highlight? The

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01:16:03

88. Cricket Cards, Black Caps & The Ultimate Sachin...

Global Card Collectors ·

2025/09/13

Join host Will as he chats with Amit—better known as @mr_tradecard_gamer on YouTube and Instagram—a true card enthusiast and a well known collector in the Indian card scene. Amit reveals how he fell into card collecting with a unique origin story, what is driving the rapidly emerging Indian card market, and how his time studying in Otago fueled his love for the Black Caps and Kiwi cricketers. They swap stories about their favorite cricketers and memorable moments from World Cup games, and to end the

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00:23:25

87. Promo Cards, Giveaways & More! Inside the...

Global Card Collectors ·

2025/09/06

In this episode Will sits down with Turkish card content creator Pokezed to talk about the upcoming 2025 Istanbul Card Show. Pokezed shares what’s in store for collectors this year—from double the number of vendors offering everything from TCG to sports cards and memorabilia, to exclusive giveaways and incredible promo cards that are set to make the show unforgettable.Beyond the event, Pokezed gives a candid look at the state of card collecting in Turkey: the unique challenges local collectors face,

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