In this episode of Sports Cards Nonsense Mike Gioseffi is joined by Joe Wysmierski as they dive into a variety of hobby topics, starting with a heartfelt moment as they address the absence of Jesse due to a personal loss. The conversation transitions into a lively discussion about the intricacies of selling personal collections, with Mike sharing his experiences and strategies for managing and selling sports cards. The episode also covers the excitement and challenges of the sports card market, including the impact of new releases and the dynamics of card shows. Plus. Joe previews some MASSIVE Pokemon releases and the value in Pokemon cases.
Additionally, the guys are joined by Morgan Jon Fox to discuss the Mantle Awards, which Sports Cards Nonsense Media Network is nominated for! Morgan is a judge for the awards (and a SCN listener)!
Be sure to vote for us for Media Platform of the Year! Don't make Mike break his TV over us losing... PLEASE!
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1:18:20
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1:18:20
Shilling Fights Continue, Evolution of Football Hobby Market and Non-QB Interest
Jesse and Mike are joined by Shep of Shep's Cards to talk about the latest sports card and collectibles news, and drama... Shilling is the talk of the hobby right now, which Mike and Shep weigh in on in detail. Plus, Boston Card Hunter has a juicy scoop the guys discuss. Probstein is breaking off from eBay is there more there than meets the eyes?
They also talk about the impact on the hobby of players such as Skeens and Yamamoto, and the shifting dynamics in the football market with non-quarterbacks. Jonathan Taylor and Jaxon Smith-Njigba have booming markets right now and other skill players are following suit.
Additionally, the guys reflect on the sentimental value of collecting, encouraging listeners to find joy beyond monetary gains. Remember, this is a hobby after all!
The episode concludes with insights into upcoming sports card releases and answering mailbag questions.
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1:11:03
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1:11:03
Is Some Shill Bidding Acceptable + Future of Card Shows
Jesse Gibson is joined by Alex, AKA Clever Cuban Cards as they dive into the frustrations of trying to snag the 2025 Topps Black and White Baseball release, pointing out how poor communication left many collectors in the dark.
The conversation heats up with a debate on shill bidding, where they break down the ethics and impact on the hobby. They also chat about how card shows are evolving, wondering if more polished setups could actually help the hobby grow. Meanwhile, they Jesse and Alex open a Costco Bundle of Panini Donruss Football, which Alex does pretty well on.
Before answering mailbag questions, the guys also discuss Panini's future without key licenses and the role of non-licensed products.
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1:20:42
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1:20:42
LIVE Contract Negotation, eBay's Adam Ireland Joins, NFL QB Rankings
Who wants SCN merch? Jesse Gibson and Mike Gioseffi start the show by going off-script with a live contract negotiation for Jesse.
Then Adam Ireland, eBay's Vice President and General Manager, Global Collectibles joins the show to talk about all things eBay from sports cards to watches and more. We also dive into what Adam collects including 49ers players and lots of soccer. And, a fan of the show, he knows the guys love a quiz and hosted a round of "Who is the most searched athlete on eBay" guess-off.
The guys also make a phone call to the UK before taking a mailbag question on the top NFL rookies this year. It's Jaxson Dart and then everyone else. Plus, which quarterbacks rank top 10 in quarterback ranking this season? Mike tries to guess. Can you do better than he did? Let us know in the comments!
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1:01:08
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1:01:08
Insider Hockey Tips, Big Announcement + Ohtani Dip Incoming?
PSA and eBay have a new partnership. Is it actually good news for the hobby? Jesse Gibson is joined by Alex AKA Clever Cuban Cards for today's episode and they're joined by Doug Plagens, the radio voice of the Florida Panthers who will be joining the Sports Cards Nonsense Media Network with a new hockey podcast, Nonsense on Ice!
Doug shares some expert tips on collecting hockey cards and the Young Guns to be keeping an eye on in the hockey world from Jimmy Smnuggeraud to Zane Parekin. They also talk Bedard, McDavid, Gretzky and more.
Plus, the guys talk Shoehei Ohtani (yes, again) and whether a dip is coming for his market, as well as Jesse's MASSIVE Disney pull. After having the biggest pull of his career a few months ago, he topped it this past week.
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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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