Rough Cuts: Vintage Hobby Talk

On this episode, Jonathan (@sportscards.and.sunsets) and Nate (@incardboardveritas) discuss The 2025 National Sports Card Show (Chicago), on a YouTube Live recorded August 17, 2025.The episode kicks off with Jonathan interviewing Nate’s teenage son, Lukas (@cardz4life32), to get a youthful (but still vintage-focused!) perspective on the National. Jonathan & Nate then discuss their National experiences, with topics including top highlights, pleasant surprises, negative aspects, things we’d do differently, and key impressions & takeaways (including regarding the state of the vintage market). And of course we show off & discuss our card pickups! Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Matthew (@1956ToppsGuy), Jonathan (@sportscards.and.sunsets), and Nate (@incardboardveritas) discuss The Vintage Hobby on a YouTube Live recorded June 29, 2025.On this episode, the guys kick it off with their favorite pickups from the first half of 2025. They include a couple Golden Era cards, a rare card of a Prewar legend, and a way-back 19th Century beauty. Jonathan gives real-time updates, as he acquired his card just 30 minutes before the show!The guys then jump into the main topic - the state of eye appeal-driven collecting. The discussion includes takes on what eye appeal means, why some vintage collectors focus on it as a key element of how they collect, how the approach has gained momentum, other ways people collect & “collect scarcity”, and musings on inclusivity within the vintage community. They also discuss the concept of “own appeal.” The YouTube Live chat is highly-engaged, and lots of related themes are explored. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Nate (@incardboardveritas), Matthew (@1956ToppsGuy) and Jonathan (@sportscards.and.sunsets), discuss The Hobby - with a vintage focus - on a YouTube Live recorded May 4, 2025.On this episode Jonathan kicks off with a cautionary tale from a time when the market was extra frothy. The guys then jump into the main topic - all you ever wanted to know about the four 1933 Goudey Babe Ruth cards and the four 1933 & 1934 Goudey Lou Gehrig cards. Together, they comprise eight of the most iconic and important cards in the hobby. The discussion includes a set overview, aesthetics & artwork analysis, pop counts, acquisition stories & rankings. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Jonathan (@sportscards.and.sunsets), Nate (@incardboardveritas) and Matthew (@1956ToppsGuy) discuss The Hobby - with a vintage focus - on a YouTube Live recorded March 16, 2025.On this episode the guys discuss & count down their Top 12 Golden Era (i.e. 1948 to 1960’ish) baseball cards. Check it out to hear the criteria used to build the list & the rankings, and to hear which cards were the toughest to cut. Some cards on the list will be obvious, and at least a couple may surprise you!Special shoutout to @julytangowhiskey who lent his knowledge and expertise prior to the show in helping to formulate and refine the list. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Nate (@incardboardveritas), Matthew (@1956ToppsGuy), and Jonathan (@sportscards.and.sunsets) discuss The Hobby - with a vintage focus - on a YouTube Live recorded February 2, 2025. If you love a good story, then this episode is for you!The guys welcome their friend and the great collector, Tony (@southerncollector14), onto the show. After hearing a bit about Tony’s background, the group discusses the classic turn-of-the-century baseball book, The Glory of Their Times, and its impact on their collecting. The lively conversation includes background on the book & author, reasons why it’s such a well-loved read, discussion of favorite chapters, stories & passages. Cobb, Wagner, WaJo, Matty, McGraw, Waddell and more early heroes & characters of the game are featured. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Matthew (@1956ToppsGuy), Jonathan (@sportscards.and.sunsets) & Nate (@incardboardveritas) discuss The Hobby - with a vintage focus - on a YouTube Live recorded December 29, 2024.The guys jump right into a round robin countdown, each highlighting their Top 3 Pickups of 2024 - including its fit in the PC, and why they’re excited about it. Next the discussion broadens out to a review of key 2024 Hobby news & developments - including market & pricing trends, Hobby M&A, Negro League excitement, the hobby legends we lost, and other hot topics. The episode wraps up with some fun recent pickups & year-end closing thoughts. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Jonathan (@sportscards.and.sunsets), Matthew (@1956ToppsGuy) & Nate (@incardboardveritas) discuss The Hobby, with a vintage focus, on a YouTube Live recorded November 10, 2024.The guys are joined by special guest and super-collector, Luke (@Bleeckerstreetcards on IG). Clearly an old soul, Luke tells us about his collecting history & his diverse, eclectic PC. The guys then talk about the “right size” for a card collection… and related themes. How many is too many? How many is not enough? Storage, memory, clutter, slabs counts, sub-collections, 9-pocket binders, treasure boxes, and other topics are discussed & debated. The episode wraps up with the guys each sharing some key/fun recent pickups & closing thoughts. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Nate (@incardboardveritas), Jonathan (@sportscards.and.sunsets) & Matthew (@1956ToppsGuy) discuss The Hobby on a YouTube Live recorded October 6, 2024.The guys are joined by special guest, Chris (@publius13). Chris describes his collecting history & approach to curation. They then analyze the ALT v. Beckett Grading lawsuit, and discuss potential implications for the hobby & grading companies. Next up, Chris Rocks the Boat, with his picks for which players are overrated & underrated by collectors. Chris exits, and the guys move on to discuss one of their favorite topics - Cardboard Art. This is a countdown of their Top 12 (or maybe a few more than that!) favorite artistic cards. The episode wraps up with key recent pickups & closing thoughts. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Matthew (@1956ToppsGuy), Nate (@incardboardveritas) & Jonathan (@sportscards.and.sunsets) discuss The Hobby on a YouTube Live recorded September 8, 2024.The guys discuss 4 main topics:1. Nate leads a discussion on the recently-discovered spectacular 1961 Fleer Wilt RC… best example in existence?2. Matthew gives some Hobby shoutouts and the guys discuss passion for cards and recent great card content. 3. “Baby Got Back” is a rapid-fire countdown of 12 vintage card backs, and thoughts on why each is interesting & significant. 4. The episode concludes with key recent pickups & closing thoughts. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Jonathan (@sportscards.and.sunsets), Matthew (@1956ToppsGuy), and Nate (@incardboardveritas) discuss The National, vintage sports cards & The Hobby on an Instagram Live recorded August 4th, 2024.Matthew interviews Nate & Jonathan about their experiences at the July 2024 National in Cleveland. Through a vintage collector lens they talk about fun pickups, big trades, trade night & show floor observations, key learnings, fun interactions & more. Then Matthew shares a story about a recent experience with a 1974 Laughlin Black Stars set purchase on eBay, grading success, market timing, and how it all led to a long-wanted Gehrig card PC addition. Jonathan brings it home with a big-boy prewar card mail day - unveiling for us a new card that Matthew knows well. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Jonathan (@sportscards.and.sunsets), Matthew (@1956ToppsGuy), and Nate (@incardboardveritas) discuss vintage sports cards and The Hobby on an Instagram Live recorded May 27th, 2024.The guys discuss Bill Walton's passing on this day, a new 1914 Cracker Jack pickup, and a recent LCS visit. They swap stories about their vintage card collectors roots & origins - how they came to be vintage card super fans. The Rocking the Boat segment takes aim at the much-hyped '84 Star Jordan card, questions the delirium surrounding serial-numbered 90's cards, and makes a case for John Havlicek. They warp up with some card show & tell and closing hobby thoughts. Give us a listen and let us know what you think!Episode Outline:IntroductionVintage ShowcaseVintage Collector Origin StoriesRocking the BoatRecent Mail Days and Final Thoughts Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Jonathan (@sportscards.and.sunsets), Matthew (@1956ToppsGuy), and Nate (@incardboardveritas) discuss vintage sports cards on an Instagram Live recorded April 21st, 2024. Spurred by the celebration of Jackie Robinson Day, the guys spend time discussing the many accomplishments of the Dodger legend and some key aspects of collecting his cards. Next, they give their takes on the hobby's burgeoning fascination with signed vintage cards and the role it plays in their own collections. The show concludes with a vintage card highlight segment and final thoughts. Enjoy! Episode Outline:IntroductionJackie Robinson DaySigned Vintage DiscussionVintage ShowcaseFinal Thoughts Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Jonathan (@sportscards.and.sunsets), Matthew (@1956ToppsGuy), and Nate (@incardboardveritas) discuss vintage sports cards on an Instagram Live recorded March 17th, 2024. The guys recap hobby experiences since the last live in February and learn about Matthew's Showcase Spectacular with Bleecker Trading, Nate's challenges with PSA and his signed Kareem RC, and Jonathan's green card deep dive inspired by St. Patrick's Day. The guys take a hard look at "influencing" within the hobby, both the positives and the negatives. The Rocking the Boat segment explores underrated and overrated with the hobby and this time the focus is on hobby activities and hobby venues. They finish up with some vintage card highlights. Check it out! Episode Outline:IntroductionRecent Hobby ExperiencesCan being "influenced" be a good thing?Rocking the BoatVintage Showcase and Final Thoughts Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Jonathan (@sportscards.and.sunsets), Matthew (@1956ToppsGuy), and Nate (@incardboardveritas) discuss vintage sports cards on an Instagram Live recorded February 4th, 2024. The guys recapped hobby experiences since the last live in December and learned Nate was on the dealer side of the table in Atlanta, Matthew purchased a stolen 1949 Bowman Yogi, and Jonathan ripped wax in Ohio looking for a CJ Stroud. Some vintage beauties were discussed and the guys took a deep dive into the 1914 and 1915 Cracker Jack sets!Episode Outline:Introduction and UpdatesRecent Hobby Experiences (Nate's a dealer, Matthew tried not to traffic stolen goods, and Jonathan ripped wax looking for CJ Stroud)Scuba Gear - Deep dive on the 1914 and 1915 Cracker Jack SetsRecent pickupsFinal Thoughts Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Jonathan (@sportscards.and.sunsets), Matthew (@1956ToppsGuy), and Nate (@incardboardveritas) discuss vintage sports cards on an Instagram Live recorded December 17th, 2023.Episode Outline:Introduction and UpdatesVintage ShowcaseScuba Gear - Deep dive on recent Congressional Gold Medal recipient Larry DobyRocking the Boat - underrated and overrated in vintage cardsConclusion - card trees and final hobby thoughts for 2023 Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Nate (@incardboardveritas), Jonathan (@sportscards.and.sunsets), and Matthew (@1956ToppsGuy) discuss vintage sports cards on an Instagram Live recorded November 26th, 2023.Episode Outline:IntroductionVintage Card SpotlightThoughts on the SCT/Rob SituationHobby ThanksgivingRocking the Boat : Underrated and Overrated in Vintage CardsRecent Mail Days and Parting Thoughts Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Nate (@incardboardveritas), Jonathan (@sportscards.and.sunsets), and Matthew (@1956ToppsGuy) discuss vintage sports cards on an Instagram Live recorded November 12th, 2023.Episode Outline:Intro: Rough Cuts is born!Vintage Card SpotlightHobby HighlightsHobby LowlightsRocking the Boat : Underrated and Overrated in Vintage CardsModern Card SpotlightMail Day! Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Nate (@incardboardveritas), Jonathan (@sportscards.and.sunsets), and Matthew (@1956ToppsGuy) discuss vintage sports cards on an Instagram Live recorded September 30th, 2023.Episode Outline:Vintage Card SpotlightHobby HighlightsHobby LowlightsModern Card SpotlightNew Collecting AvenuesRecent Auction ObservationsMail Day! Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Nate (@incardboardveritas) and Matthew (@1956ToppsGuy) discuss vintage sports cards on an Instagram Live broadcasted on September 9th, 2023.Episode Outline:Random Satchel Paige discussionHobby HighlightsHobby LowlightsModern Card SpotlightVintage Card SpotlightNew Hobby DirectionsNew Pickups Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Nate (@incardboardveritas) and Matthew (@1956ToppsGuy) discuss vintage cards on an IG live broadcast August 19th, 2023.Episode Outline:2023 National Recap and ThoughtsHobby HighlightsHobby LowlightsRaw Card SpotlightModern Card SpotlightVintage Card Spotlight Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.