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Scott had it all: a rediscovered hobby and some of the most interesting cards around today. But something was missing. Something felt off. Scott felt he needed to make a change, and today, he is the collector known on IG as @PSA1only. The Shallow End is hosted by Dave Schwartz @Iowa_Dave_Sportscards
'Ten Bucks or Less' is a 10-part limited series from The Shallow End about sports cards that hold meaning, without breaking the bank.Episode 10 of 10: "Cost and Value are not the Same" - A Conversation with Dylan (YouTube: DoubleD Vintage Baseball Cards)The Shallow End is hosted by Dave Schwartz @Iowa_Dave_Sportscards
'Ten Bucks or Less' is a 10-part limited series from The Shallow End about sports cards that hold meaning, without breaking the bank.Episode 9 of 10: "When a Card Hits Deeper" - A Conversation with Shane @shaneshobbies_collectiblesThe Shallow End is hosted by Dave Schwartz @Iowa_Dave_Sportscards
'Ten Bucks or Less' is a 10-part limited series from The Shallow End about sports cards that hold meaning, without breaking the bank.Episode 8 of 10: "Even Small Cards Need Moderation" - A Conversation with David Spinrad @ratedrabbiThe Shallow End is hosted by Dave Schwartz @Iowa_Dave_Sportscards
'Ten Bucks or Less' is a 10-part limited series from The Shallow End about sports cards that hold meaning, without breaking the bank.Episode 7 of 10: "Binder Card(inals)" - A Conversation with Greg @paper_and_chromeThe Shallow End is hosted by Dave Schwartz @Iowa_Dave_Sportscards
'Ten Bucks or Less' is a 10-part limited series from The Shallow End about sports cards that hold meaning, without breaking the bank.Episode 6 of 10: "Gold Medallions" - A Conversation with Ty @tpotts_pcThe Shallow End is hosted by Dave Schwartz @Iowa_Dave_Sportscards
'Ten Bucks or Less' is a 10-part limited series from The Shallow End about sports cards that hold meaning, without breaking the bank.Episode 5 of 10: "ShaqDonalds" - A Conversation with Mark @mjs_sportscardsThe Shallow End is hosted by Dave Schwartz @Iowa_Dave_Sportscards
'Ten Bucks or Less' is a 10-part limited series from The Shallow End about sports cards that hold meaning, without breaking the bank.Episode 4 of 10: "The Card He Couldn't Pass Up" - A Conversation with Adam @raymans_relics.The Shallow End is hosted by Dave Schwartz @Iowa_Dave_Sportscards
'Ten Bucks or Less' is a 10-part limited series from The Shallow End about sports cards that hold meaning, without breaking the bank.Episode 3 of 10: "From Mom to Manute to Rudy" - A Conversation with Adam Gray @thereal27guyThe Shallow End is hosted by Dave Schwartz @Iowa_Dave_Sportscards
'Ten Bucks or Less' is a 10-part limited series from The Shallow End about sports cards that hold meaning, without breaking the bank.Episode 2 of 10: "Coming Full Circle" - A Conversation with Matt @mattstraightracecardsThe Shallow End is hosted by Dave Schwartz @Iowa_Dave_Sportscards
'Ten Bucks or Less' is a 10-part limited series from The Shallow End about sports cards that hold meaning, without breaking the bank.Episode 1 of 10: "Monte Irvin" - A Conversation with Robert @BobHostaCollection.The Shallow End is hosted by Dave Schwartz @Iowa_Dave_Sportscards
Topps/Fanatics recently angered and saddened its customers by stripping Stadium Club down to the studs. No more Chrome. No more short prints. No more gold minted. For more than a century, the one constant in the hobby has been change. It hurts, but in the long term, it might have been the best thing ever to happen to gold minted. But the worst part? Fanatics shows once again it wants its customers to listen to them instead of listening to its customers.The Shallow End is hosted by Dave Schwartz @Iowa_Dave_Sportscards
When it comes to sports cards, I'm not much of a hot take guy. Probably because I'm almost always wrong. But, here we go! Let's bust out 10 probably almost definitely terrible hot takes. These should be taken for entertainment purposes only.The Shallow End is hosted by Dave Schwartz @Iowa_Dave_Sportscards
Sports cards are supposed to be an escape, but what if instead of an escape they're a hideout?
(Corrected version after unedited draft was uploaded)For years I denied that the changing of the calendar year mattered. But I was wrong. The transition from one year to another isn't just an opportunity to re-evaluate parts of our collections, it's a psychological moment to become better collectors.The Shallow End is hosted by Dave Schwartz @Iowa_Dave_Sportscards
In this episode we explore the collecting brain of graphic artist Matt, @MattyH_Cards on Instagram. In addition to being a huge fan of Baltimore sports and the University of Miami, Matt is a professional graphic designer who looks at the hobby just a little differently from the rest of us. This discussion is a fascinating journey into the mind of someone who thinks deeply about all things hobby design, from his own IG feed to the annual designs of card companies.
We are collecting in baseball cards' industrial era. Multibillion dollar companies and social media compete for our interests, improve our experiences, exploit our personalities, and bring out both our better and worse angels. In this episode, we talk through them all.OBC is hosted by Jason @Contrarian_Cards and Dave @Iowa_Dave_Sportscards
What do you do when a sports card you know belongs in slab looks better unslabbed? Is what's right for the collector the same thing as what's right for the card?The Shallow End is hosted by Dave Schwartz @Iowa_Dave_Sportscards
Let's remember, recap, and rate 2025 as the. year draws to a close.The Shallow End is hosted by Dave Schwartz @Iowa_Dave_Sportscards
There is so much noise in the hobby, so much content, so many distractions, and so many options. Ribhu (@PerimeterCollectibles), a dealer and collector for 25 years, is here with an important message: Think about what you like, then collect it.The Shallow End is hosted by Dave Schwartz @Iowa_Dave_Sportscards






