Sports Cards Nonsense

Luke from Card Czar in New Hampshire joins to discuss what's going on in the hobby. Are we in a bubble? How do you manage a shop in 2026? Breaking vs. In-Store sales. Plus, how do you keep singles stocked in the store?

0:00 - Why is the studio a mess, but only on Mike’s side

5:15 - Making money at card shows right now. 

18:00 - Mike's Wemby Update

26:00 - Luke from Card Czar joins the show. 

35:40 - How social media is helping grow his business. 

41:00 - Why the business is not just a breaking operation and the importance of getting the product in the hands of locals. 

47:05 - Are we in a bubble? Luke certainly doesn’t think so.

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In this episode, Gio and Jesse discuss how the hype around Wemby is at a fever pitch and that it might be time to sell. Also, why is Wemby vs. SGA close on the court but a landslide off the court?

0:00 - Intro/SCN Rewatchables

4:30 - Why you should sell your Wemby cards now

12:00 - Why SGA is a great player and on an all-time track, but his hobby relevance is significantly below Wemby

23:15 - Jeff Roberts joins to discuss the rise of local card shows around them. 

39:00 - How hype and popularity will drive the NBA market more than skill and winning


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Mike and Jesse are in Boston for Jack's Memorial. Brendan provides a quick intro, including details on Topps Chrome Sapphire Football dropping this week.

We catch up on:

Bowman Baseball with Aram Leighton

Gordy's Unusual Collection and why he is a LeBron guy

Doug from The Hobby Handbook on what is moving at card shows right now

Plus, Mike and Jesse discuss secondary wax prices dropping into a more manageable range for consumers, and if it will continue
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Wax Prices have been going up, but Mike and Jesse have noticed that things are finally starting to level off on the secondary market. The lone exception is 2025 Topps Chrome NFL. Will 2026 Bowman buck the recent trend like NFL Chrome, or has the market completely settled down?

In this episode, we cover:

Papa Gio sits in for some fun on Jesse's latest injury woes

2025 WWE Topps Royalty bounties

How high will the John Cena bounty go?

Zach Stanley from We the Hobby joins Mike and Jesse

We the Hobby's transition to eBay and how the relationship with Topps and Fanatics has remained strong
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2026 Bowman Baseball is finally here and the prospect market is already going crazy!

In this episode, Aram Leighton joins the show to break down the biggest names in the new Bowman release, the teams worth chasing, and the prospects that could explode in value over the next few months.

We talk about players like Ethan Holliday, why certain teams are skyrocketing in price, and whether the hype is actually justified. We also dive into sleeper prospects, pitching talent, and the current state of the baseball card market heading into one of the biggest releases of the year.

This episode covers:

Which Bowman prospects are worth holding
Which cards should probably be sold immediately
The biggest value teams in the product
Why prospecting is changing in baseball cards
How the hobby is reacting to the 2026 Bowman checklist
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