Collector Investor Podcast

Is the sports card hobby becoming a CASINO? With approximately $15 MILLION spent on three massive NBA debut patch cards connected to the repack market, collectors are asking serious questions about the future of sports card collecting! On this episode of the Collector Investor Podcast, Chris, Texas Snowman, and the crew dive into the explosion of digital mystery packs, the impact of repackers on sports card prices, and whether the hobby is heading toward another major market correction. 🏀 THE $15 MILLION REPACK CONTROVERSY The Cooper Flagg, Dylan Harper, and Kon Knueppel NBA debut patch cards have sparked a massive debate. What happens when multimillion-dollar sports cards become prizes in digital mystery packs? Are these legitimate market values, or are repack companies driving prices higher? 📉 IS ANOTHER SPORTS CARD MARKET CRASH COMING? We look back at the 2022 sports card market downturn and discuss whether Michael Jordan, Tom Brady, Shohei Ohtani, and modern sports cards could experience another major correction. Is vintage safer than modern? 📦 SHIPPING & INSURING EXPENSIVE SPORTS CARDS What's the safest way to ship valuable cards? We compare USPS Registered Mail, UPS, FedEx, private shipping insurance, and high-value courier services. We also discuss PSA declared values and what collectors should consider when submitting expensive cards for grading. 🏆 PSA vs. SGC vs. BGS vs. CGC Why do so many dealers prefer PSA slabs? We break down resale value, liquidity, grading market dominance, and what could happen if PSA suddenly disappeared. ⚾ VINTAGE CARD INVESTING & MICHAEL JORDAN Are rare O-Pee-Chee, Venezuelan, and Milton Bradley vintage cards undervalued? Plus, which Michael Jordan card would we rather hold for 25 years: the 1986 Fleer Rookie PSA 5 or the 1988 Fleer PSA 10? 🔥 IN THIS EPISODE: 00:43 Welcome to the Collector Investor Podcast 03:14 $15 MILLION NBA Debut Patch Repack Controversy 08:57 Should Digital Mystery Packs Be Regulated? 11:09 Are Repacks Inflating Sports Card Prices? 14:44 The Snowman Gets Compared to a Simpsons Character! 17:16 Is Another Sports Card Market Crash Coming? 19:33 Vintage vs. Modern Card Investing 22:46 Are 90s Inserts Getting Overvalued? 24:46 Safest Ways to Ship Expensive Sports Cards 29:24 Private Couriers and High-Value Card Shipping 31:12 PSA Declared Values and Shipping Insurance 36:38 PSA vs. BGS vs. SGC vs. CGC 41:46 Why Other Grading Companies Can't Compete with PSA 45:22 What Happens if PSA Shuts Down? 48:33 Are Vintage O-Pee-Chee Cards Undervalued? 52:59 Michael Jordan Rookie PSA 5 vs. 1988 Fleer PSA 10   💬 JOIN THE CONVERSATION! Are repacks GOOD or BAD for the sports card hobby? Are we watching the future of collecting, or is the hobby becoming too much like a casino? Drop your thoughts in the comments! 👍 LIKE this video if you enjoy honest sports card discussions. 🔔 SUBSCRIBE for more sports card market analysis, vintage collecting, grading discussions, and hobby news! #SportsCards #SportsCardHobby #SportsCardInvesting #SportsCardMarket #PSAGrading #CooperFlagg #SportsCardRepacks #VintageBaseballCards #CollectorInvestorPodcast #MichaelJordanCards

🚨 $1,000,000+ in PSA graded cards STOLEN, Shohei Ohtani rookie cards dropping in value, and counterfeit PSA slabs showing up at card shows! The sports card hobby has some major stories to discuss this week! Welcome back to the Collector Investor Podcast! Jeremy (The Texas Snowman), Chris, and Thor break down some of the biggest controversies and questions facing sports card collectors, dealers, and investors. 🔥 IN THIS EPISODE: 🚨 PSA / FedEx Card Theft – A FedEx vehicle transporting PSA submissions was reportedly burglarized, with one collector reporting more than $1,000,000 in stolen cards. Who is responsible, how will collectors be compensated, and should high-value graded cards receive better shipping security? 📉 Shohei Ohtani Card Market CRASH? – Some popular Ohtani rookie cards have dropped roughly 25–33% in the charts discussed. Is this the time to buy the dip, sell before prices fall further, or hold until baseball season returns? We discuss PSA populations, supply, demand, and long-term investment strategies. ⚠️ FAKE PSA SLABS at Card Shows! – Counterfeit-style PSA holders and proxy cards are appearing at dealer tables. Even when disclosed, should these products be allowed at shows? We discuss the risks to collectors and the importance of protecting the hobby. ⚾ $100,000 MICKEY MANTLE DRAFT! – Jeremy and Chris go head-to-head building their ultimate $100K Mickey Mantle collections! With vintage rookies, rare food issues, high-grade cards, and autographs available, who makes the smarter investment picks? 💰 COLLECTOR INVESTOR AUCTIONS UPDATE: We also discuss major upcoming consignments, including an impressive 1986 Fleer Michael Jordan sticker PSA 10, a potential 1952 Topps Mickey Mantle consignment, and our expanded auction facility. 👇 JOIN THE CONVERSATION! • Would you BUY, SELL, or HOLD Shohei Ohtani rookie cards right now? • Should card shows ban fake PSA slabs, even when they're labeled as replicas? • Who won the $100,000 Mickey Mantle draft — Jeremy or Chris? 👍 LIKE this video if you enjoy sports card market discussions! 🔔 SUBSCRIBE for vintage sports cards, hobby news, auctions, market analysis, and collector debates. Chapters 00:00 Intro & Collector Investor Podcast Banter 04:09 Major Consignments & Upcoming Auctions 06:18 Inside the New Collector Investor Auctions Facility 11:34 PSA FedEx Heist: 1M+ in Cards Stolen 19:20 Should Card Shows Provide Better Security? 21:56 Shohei Ohtani Card Market Decline: Buy or Sell? 33:18 Fake PSA Slabs at Card Shows 38:36 $100K Mickey Mantle Investment Draft 49:09 Mickey Mantle Draft Results & Winner If you're interested in reaching out to Chris and Jeremy to sell your collection, you can email them directly at [email protected] If you would like to consign your collection or bid in the next CIA auction, you can visit- https://collectorinvestorauctions.com CIA YouTube Channel- @CollectorInvestorAuctions Check out Chris YouTube Channel- @collectorinvestordealer VCP for 2 Weeks FREE- http://thevcp.com/?promo=CIACARDS Disclaimer: This channel is for entertainment and hobby discussion purposes only. Nothing discussed should be considered financial or investment advice. #SportsCards #PSA #PSAGrading #ShoheiOhtani #MickeyMantle #BaseballCards #SportsCardInvesting #VintageBaseballCards #CardCollecting #CollectorInvestor

Can PSA really decertify a graded sports card without ever inspecting it in person? In this episode of the Collector Investor Podcast, we dive into a controversial PSA grading decision involving an older PSA 10 Barry Bonds card that reportedly had its certification deactivated after photos surfaced on X. Should PSA have the power to invalidate a card's grade based on photos submitted by someone other than the owner? What happens to the collector who owns that card? And where does PSA's grading guarantee come into play? Jeremy, Chris, and Thor debate the implications for vintage card collectors, grading standards, population reports, and the future of PSA-certified cards. But that's not all! We also break down the latest Collector Investor Auctions results, including a surprising PSA 10 vs. SGC 10 price difference on a Robert Parish rookie card, the booming Kobe Bryant market, and some incredible vintage baseball cards. Chapters 01:39 New Collector Investor Auctions Headquarters 03:08 Six-Figure Collection & Auction Results 08:08 Why Buy Kobe Bryant Chrome Right Now? 10:54 PSA Deactivates a Barry Bonds PSA 10 Certification 27:06 How to Price Half-Grade Vintage Cards 31:10 Rookie Cards vs. Rare Autographs – Which Is Better? 37:17 Do Influencers Affect Sports Card Prices? 38:12 Are Modern Autographs Overproduced? 40:06 The Most Undervalued Junk Wax Era Players 43:25 The $100,000 Babe Ruth Investment Draft 53:03 Auction Updates & Closing Thoughts   JOIN THE CONVERSATION: Would you be comfortable owning an expensive PSA 10 if PSA could deactivate its certification without physically examining the card? And if you had $100,000 to invest in Babe Ruth cards, which cards would YOU buy? Let us know in the comments! If you're interested in reaching out to Chris and Jeremy to sell your collection, you can email them directly at [email protected] If you would like to consign your collection or bid in the next CIA auction, you can visit- https://collectorinvestorauctions.com CIA YouTube Channel-  @CollectorInvestorAuctions  Check out Chris YouTube Channel-  @collectorinvestordealer  VCP for 2 Weeks FREE- http://thevcp.com/?promo=CIACARDS Disclaimer: This channel is for entertainment and hobby discussion purposes only. Nothing discussed should be considered financial or investment advice. #SportsCards #PSAGrading #VintageBaseballCards #SportsCardInvesting #BabeRuth #CardCollecting #KobeBryant #SportsCardPodcast #BaseballCards #CollectorInvestor

The sports card market is moving FAST — and this week we're seeing two completely different stories. 🔥 90s basketball legends are taking off. Shaquille O'Neal, Kevin Garnett, Allen Iverson, Kobe Bryant and other stars are seeing major movement as collectors begin looking beyond Michael Jordan and toward what we're calling the “second-tier GOAT” boom. Is this the beginning of a much bigger run for 1990s basketball cards? 📉 Meanwhile, one of the biggest cards in the non-sport boom has taken a stunning hit. The Spider-Man first appearance card has seen some grades fall dramatically in a matter of weeks. Is this simply one overheated card correcting, or could it be an early warning sign for the non-sport card market? We also break down the massive Pete Crow-Armstrong MLB Debut Patch sale and compare it with the multimillion-dollar debut patch market. Did PCA's card sell too low — and are collectors paying too much for modern 1/1 debut patches? Plus, we tackle your questions about altered and trimmed vintage cards, crossover grading, SGC, COMC, eye appeal premiums, and more. 💬 QUESTION OF THE DAY: Which market would you rather buy RIGHT NOW: 90s basketball stars or non-sport cards? Drop your answer in the comments! 👍 Like the video, subscribe, and turn on notifications for more sports card market discussion, collecting news, auctions and hobby talk from the Collector Investor Podcast. Chapters 00:00 – Intro & Where Is Snowman? 02:44 – Collector Investor October Auction 04:30 – The Explosion of Card Shows & Dealers 10:39 – Pete Crow-Armstrong’s $1M+ Debut Patch 19:42 – Are Huge 1/1 Cards Really Randomly Distributed? 22:09 – The “Second-Tier GOAT” Card BOOM 28:57 – Is the Non-Sport Card Market Starting to Fall? 29:12 – Spider-Man Card Prices Are CRASHING 34:04 – Why Are Altered & Trimmed Cards Selling So High? 38:28 – PSA Crossover Grading: Is It Worth It? 42:03 – How Much Time Does SGC Have Left? 44:27 – Are Grading Stickers Getting Out of Control?   If you're interested in reaching out to Chris and Jeremy to sell your collection, you can email them directly at [email protected] If you would like to consign your collection or bid in the next CIA auction, you can visit- https://collectorinvestorauctions.com CIA YouTube Channel-  @CollectorInvestorAuctions  Check out Chris YouTube Channel-  @collectorinvestordealer  VCP for 2 Weeks FREE- http://thevcp.com/?promo=CIACARDS Disclaimer: This channel is for entertainment and hobby discussion purposes only. Nothing discussed should be considered financial or investment advice. #SportsCards #BasketballCards #CardCollecting #TheHobby #90sBasketball #MichaelJordan #Shaq #AllenIverson #KevinGarnett #NonSportsCards #SpiderManCards #SportsCardInvesting #PSA #TradingCards #CollectorInvestor

Should collectors really AVOID the 1986 Fleer Michael Jordan right now? On this episode of the Collector Investor Podcast, we react to the argument that collectors should stay away from the iconic 1986 Fleer Michael Jordan and buy the much scarcer 1984 Star 101 Jordan instead. We break down population, historical prices, the massive COVID-era rise and crash, and whether the Fleer and Star Jordans are actually more connected than people think. Then we tackle a HUGE change coming to eBay auctions: extended bidding. What happens to last-second sniping? Is this better for sellers? Will cards start selling for more money? And could this fundamentally change how collectors bid on eBay? We also recap the Philly Card Show, including some hilarious deals and stories from the weekend, before answering viewer questions about when to sell cards from your PC, whether to dual-grade autographed cards, grading inconsistencies, and the massive import costs some international collectors are facing. Whether you're a vintage collector, modern collector, investor, dealer, or just love talking sports cards, there's a LOT to unpack in this one. COMMENT BELOW: Would you rather own the 1986 Fleer Michael Jordan or the 1984 Star Michael Jordan #101? And what do you think about eBay eliminating traditional last-second sniping? 👍 Like the video 💬 Join the conversation below 🔔 Subscribe for more sports card market discussion, collecting stories, auctions, vintage cards and hobby news! Chapters 3:10 How Collector Investor Did at Philly 6:23 An 8-Year-Old Makes a Card Deal 😂 9:15 The Babe Ruth Deal That Almost Happened 12:38 A 1910 Drum Tobacco Find 15:48 Should You Avoid the 1986 Fleer Jordan? 27:33 eBay Introduces Extended Bidding 35:57 Viewer Q&A 38:03 When Should You Sell Your PC Cards? 42:19 Should You Dual Grade Autographed Cards? 50:19 International Buyers Getting Hit With Huge Fees If you're interested in reaching out to Chris and Jeremy to sell your collection, you can email them directly at [email protected] If you would like to consign your collection or bid in the next CIA auction, you can visit- https://collectorinvestorauctions.com CIA YouTube Channel-  @CollectorInvestorAuctions  Check out Chris YouTube Channel-  @collectorinvestordealer  VCP for 2 Weeks FREE- http://thevcp.com/?promo=CIACARDS Disclaimer: This channel is for entertainment and hobby discussion purposes only. Nothing discussed should be considered financial or investment advice. #SportsCards #MichaelJordan #1986FleerJordan #MichaelJordanRookie #StarJordan #BasketballCards #eBay #eBayAuctions #CardCollecting #SportsCardInvesting #VintageCards #TheHobby #TradingCards #CardMarket #SportsCardMarket #CardInvesting #PSA #CardGrading #VintageBasketball #CollectorInvestor #CollectorInvestorPodcast #SportsCardPodcast #PhillyCardShow #CardShow #eBaySniping