Ball Card Show

<div>Join ball card enthusiasts Jason Otero and Gary LeMaster as they breakdown everything you need to know about trading cards - pulls, breaks, grading, trading, collecting, and more! The sports podcast for the sports collector.</div>

Lake Worth Show Promoter Crashes Out

What happens when a show promoter goes rogue? Are customers the problem? Gary and Jason share insight and experiences from hundreds of shows to try to make sense of the temper tantrum. See full video episodes on youtube @theballcardshow

09-05
01:02:07

Season 5 EP 28 "Should I Grade It?"

Gary and Jason break down the important factors to consider when pre-grading a card. What tools and techniques are most helpful? Save yourself the headache of being crushed on gem rates by stepping up your condition knowledge. Full video episodes on youtube or follow socials @theballcardshow

08-29
01:03:58

Season 5 Ep 27 Football Flip 2025

Gary and Jason select some market winners for this football season. Goldin stops an auction on a custom card, and Mahomes autos are being added into the product rotation this year. See full episodes on YouTube @theballcardshow

08-22
01:08:06

Season 5 Ep 26 The Gray Area

Jason and Gary wrestle through the gray area of the hobby - collecting vs gambling. Caitlin and Clemente Sales Pop off! PSA has a "special" Late Season Baseball Prospect Picks Follow The Ballcard Show On All Socials and See full video episodes on YT @theballcardshow.

08-15
01:01:06

Season 5 Ep 25 The 2025 National Review

Gary and Jason give and in depth recap of The 2025 National. The good.... the bad.... and the obnoxious influencers.... all of it. Follow The Ballcard Show on all socials @theballcardshow See full episodes on YouTube @theballcardshow

08-08
01:04:03

The Memorabilia Market Is A Lie!

Huge Memorabilia Fraud, WNBA demands to be paid what they are owed, and Pop or Drop is back. Be sure to follow on socials and watch full episodes on youtube @theballcardshow

07-24
57:13

Season 5 Ep 23 ...If I Started An eBay Store Tomorrow....

Jason breaks down hobby news, the National Autograph Guest List, and Explores the idea of what he would do if he started an eBay store from scratch tomorrow. Full video episodes available on YouTube @theballcardshow.

07-17
01:02:15

Season 5 EP. 22 Buying the right inventory at the right price.

Gary and Jason tackle several big news stories including ebay's extended bidding, rookie royalty boxes, Topps Chrome baseball is missing a big name! Finding the right inventory is not always easy. How to find it and build a strategy around sourcing on this weeks episode..... For full video episodes or clip follow us on YouTube and all socials @theballcardshow

07-10
01:20:34

Season 5 Ep. 21 Hobby Addiction and Collectors MD

Alyx with Collectors MD joins The Ballcard Show to tackle the difficult and challenging topic of hobby addiction, find help and collecting with intention. If you are interested in learning more about the resources Alyx mentioned, visit https://collectorsmd.com/ See full video episodes on youtube @theballcardshow and be sure to follow our socials under that same handle.

07-03
01:18:01

This scam was a BIG one!

One of the largest ponzi schemes in the card industry has been uncovered by a long time respected dealer in the midwest. How can collectors avoid the possibility of falling prey to common scams. Full Video episodes available on youtube @theballcardshow.

06-26
01:11:00

Season 5 Ep 19 Sell Your Cards Efficiently and Smell This !

Gary smells 1994 Fleer Beavis And Butthead Scratch and Sniff Cards. Jason and Gary explore different sales philosophies to selling cards more efficiently. Follow us on all socials and watch episodes on youtube @theballcardshow

06-19
01:13:06

Topps Is In A Messi Situation

Messi autos are a problem. PSA is charging for a wipe down, and the economics of owning a card shop. Follow us on all socials and see full episodes on youtube @theballcardshow

06-12
01:03:19

2025 MLB Prospecting Feature

Gary breaks down the terms and systems used for ranking mlb prospects and reveals key prospects to be on the lookout for as they may be on the verge of a call up. Watch full episodes on youtube @theballcardshow

06-05
36:42

What is a card REALLY worth?

Gary and Jason dive into strategies for finding the current market value on both common liquid items as well and hard to find cards with little sales data. Be sure to subscribe on youtube for full video episodes.

05-29
52:45

It's OK To Just Collect!

Geoff Wilson Rants Again, WNBA Drama, PSA Min Grade Changes, And enjoying the hobby without stress. Follow us on all socials and find full length podcast videos on youtube. @theballcardshow

05-22
01:01:50

Season 5 Ep. 14 Know Your Audience In The Hobby

Jason and Gary break down the different profiles within the hobby and share perspective on how they are mutually beneficial for the market. Is Bowman a bust? Low End Liquid and The Lookout Full video episodes available on youtube @theballcardshow, and be sure to follow us on Tik Tok & Instagram.

05-15
01:10:34

The worst advice we ever received on cards!

Gary and Jason tackle the worst advice they received on cards as they began their businesses. Draft talk, product releases, liquid low end, and the lookout. See full episodes of The Ballcard Show on Youtube & and Follow Us Across All Major Socials.

05-02
58:07

Scale Your Card Business

In this episode Gary and Jason Navigate the challenges of scaling a card business and offer strategies for achieving success in the hobby. WWE drops a buyback program. Low End Liquid and The Lookout. See full episodes on Youtube & be sure to follow on all Social Platforms.

04-25
57:42

How To Fix Grading Companies & Negotiating Deals

Grading Companies Need Some Help Negotiating Card Deals The Right Way Is Gambling Ruining The Hobby? Full Video Episodes Available On Youtube. Follow Us On Tik Tok, IG , FB, and Youtube.

04-18
01:19:42

Is 2025 The Year For The Next Hobby Boom?

Gary and Jason discuss the possibility of a hobby boom in 2025 after a big start to the first quarter market in the sports card hobby. PSA Drops Updated pricing and turnaround for TCG. In the value box, we unpack buying the right inventory for your business. Watch full episodes on youtube.

04-11
01:01:00

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