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A weekly podcast of lesson's I've learned in the Sports Card hobby, card show recaps, and interviews with key people in the hobby.
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This episode We discuss How bad PSA can be but we keep sending cards because they're the best game in town. We also compare Topps Chrome first year vs Panini Black final year and the importance of Basketball 1st Bowman cards. Tuesday night live 10/21/25 SCL HC S7E26
This episode I talk about no new wax, pulling the trigger on some bigger cards and share mail day cards & PSA order return. SCL S7E25
This episode we talk about a reprint insert sale of an Aaron Judge RPA , BGS gaining traction on PSA changes, End of year hobby slow down or finishing strong, players were looking at to prospect. on. SCL HC S7E24
This episode I travel the northern US into Canada for a family gathering in Winnipeg Manitoba stopping at LCS's along the way. Sharing pickups & observations. SCL S7E23
This episode we bring on friend of the show Chris McGill from card ladder, he talks about what the recent hobby numbers look like, whose market is hot and who is heating up, the state of the card market & pre-season basketball. SCL HC S7E22
Whatnot's New Sealed Products Policy, Leveling up at Fanatics, & PSA player Population control S7E21
"Catalina Wine Mixer" Everything you need to know about grading your cards.. SCL HC S7E20
This episode I talk about buying quality over quantity when it comes to your PC and player prospecting. When is the time to sell off low end to level up to higher end cards. SCL S7E19
Hobby Chop Live 9/23/25 TOPPS Basketball announces a 2025 release date Where & What to sell for maximum return What is involved in buying and selling a collection PSA announces price hike starting 9/25/25 SCL HC S7E18
This episode I talk about grading and preparing for my hobby winter. I also warn about buying the over hyped and over priced Donruss WNBA and NFL cards . S7E17
The Hobby Chop Live 9/16/2024 This week we talk about the PSA buy back program, What QB's are left to prospect on since the 2020draft not named Hurts, Too many QB injuries hurting the card market SCL HC S7E16
This episode I bring on Jonathan @HomersSportsCards to recap the Northeast Sports Card Expo & share some pickups SCL S7E15
The Hobby Cop Podcast Live 9/9/2025 Who is America's new team, A new segment called POP it or CHOP it, Zip's big announcement SCL HC S7E14
This episode I bring on Rob G formerly of The Sports Card Therapist Podcast. He talks about his abrupt exit from the hobby spotlight 2 years ago, what he's been up to and how he's been participating in the hobby. S7E13
This episode I talk about creating hobby currency and trying to make the hobby self sufficient or even turn a profit over and beyond the re-investment S7E12
Sunday Night Live 8/31/2025 Better returns with BGS - Keeping the hobby fresh not getting stale - When is the best time to take a hobby break - 2025-26 NFL Predictions
SCL HC S7E11
This episode I recap traveling to California and setting up at the WCCS. What went right, what didn't, some surprises, meeting listeners, and my overall experience.. S7E10
As Big Ken prepares to travel across the country to the WCCS and setup as a dealer, we break down the costs and what it takes to recoup some of the expenses. SCL HC S7E9
This episode I recap East Coast National and 1 other local show. I talk about taking all my inventory to WCCS and selling everything for a complete hobby reset.
The Hobby Chop | Thursday Night Live 8/14/2025 Current Hobby Events, Hobby relationships & Bowman Chrome University Cards
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