Honest Topps Feedback, Biggest Hobby Month EVER & Hot Dog Jingles
August was a record-breaking month for the sports card hobby, and the guys are here to break it all down. Mike and Jesse are joined by Kristina from Card Ladder to dive into the $416.8M spent online on sports card in August, up from $314M in July, and which athletes fueled the surge. They also cover:
Topps Collector Appreciation Day, why collectors are frustrated with card prices, and Card Ladder’s August market report and top auction house results. They also play some Trivia with Kristina on the biggest public athlete card sales in August.
Plus, thoughts on eBay comps, Fanatics Fest potentially adding another day and answer your mailbag questions.
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NFL Week 1 Hobby Impact, Fanatics Fest Date Change & Gordy Bonker Joins the Show
NFL Week 1 is in the books, and Jesse Gibson and Mike Gioseffi are here to break down what it means for the hobby. From Aaron Rodgers looking like his 2017 self to Daniel Jones possibly having the best game of his career, the guys sort through which QBs are buys, sells, or completely off the radar (sorry, Cam Ward fans) following Week 1.
They also touch on Justin Fields’ card market, Fanatics Fest updates, and how Ken Griffey Jr. and Michael Jordan collectors are shaping the hobby as their disposable income grows.
Later, Gordy Bonker joins to preview his new podcast, The Gordy Bonker Show, launching next week on the SCN Network. Together, the guys dive into big-picture market trends, including why Willie Mays is still a hold and why Shohei Ohtani might be the only modern baseball player who can keep pace with legends.
Be sure to follow Gordy on social and keep an eye out for the first episode of The Gordy Bonker Show, debuting next week!
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Massive Market Moves Coming & Bathroom Nonsense
Mike Gioseffi goes solo on today's episode and covers a wide range of hobby talk. Is it time to go sell crazy due to big market moves across the sports card industry? There's never a reason to sell a $2 prospect auto. But what should you be selling?
From buy/sell lessons to a rant on ethics in sports cards, Mike breaks down how sustainable today’s wax and breaking scene really is.
He also dives into singles and trends, buzz around side hustles at card shows, and why “everything is up.” Plus, why can't there always be a checklist released for a new sports card drop? Speaking of, there are a bunch of new releases dropping, which will be featured in our eBay Live shows. Be sure to check that out!
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Top 10 NFL Sports Card GOATS, MLB Prospects Heating Up, Non-QBs to Make a Splash
Mike Gioseffi and Jesse Gibson are joined by Papa Gio to break down their Top 10 NFL quarterbacks of all time, through the lens of sports cards. From refusing to debate Tom Brady to weighing in on Patrick Mahomes, Peyton Manning, and Aaron Rodgers, the guys explain their rankings and look at recent card sales for each QB.
They also spotlight the most underrated NFL sports card GOATs, highlighting players whose cardboard still deserves more love.
In hobby news, they cover:
Why you shouldn’t get swayed by recent record-breaking sales
MLB prospect chatter featuring Red Sox pitcher Payton Tolle and Mets pitcher Jonah Tong
A mailbag on non-quarterbacks who could make a splash this NFL season
Plus, a reminder: don’t buy what you don’t understand.
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Mike's MAJOR LCS Mess Up & Top 25 Cards of the 2000s with Adam Gray
Jesse may be out but we have a jam-packed show today as Mike Gioseffi is joined by Adam Gray (9:43) to discuss his Top 25 Cards of the 2000s list. Not only did experts weigh in on the list, but the community voted, too. Did they agree? Of course not!
Mike is then joined by Brian from BWA Cards to preview (44:05) his upcoming live shows on eBay. You're not going to want to miss them!
And, we finish with your mailbag questions. Will Fanatics start making Bowman and pro jerseys for the NFL and NBA? With Topps taking over the NBA in October, what does that mean for Panini? Which NBA players need a change of scenery for their sports card markets to bounce back? Are mystery packs worth the money? Will Drake Maye's card market grow?
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A podcast featuring Mike Gioseffi and Jesse Gibson that’s about sports, the Sports card market, and how to make money with this hobby. Who you should be buying and selling - along with the occasional fantasy football advice.
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