The Great American Collectables Show

On Todays show Tom and JM are joined by Dan Wulkin from Memory Lane Auctions. Dan is here to chimes in on the consolidation of the hobby. Make no mistake about it…things are changing!   Guest Website Links: Memory Lane; https://memorylaneinc.com/     Get a copy of Toms Book ‘The 100 Greatest Baseball Autographs’ while stocks last:  https://tomzappalamedia.com/100-greatest-baseball-autographs/   #thecollectorconnection #Loveofthegameauctions #Pristineauctions #Baseball #Sterlingsportsauctions #Thenational #Heritageauctions #collectibles #Baseballcollectibles #Rockhurstauctions #Robertedwardauctions #Milehighcardcompany #collectablesinsuranceservices #milehighcardcompany #Psa #Jricards #Lelandsauctions #Johnnyvegas #TheGreatAmericanCollectablesShow #PSA #GACS #TomZappala #RicoPetrocelli #JohnMolori #Studio21PodcastCafe #UnitedPodcastNetwork   Follow Us On: Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/Greatamericancollectiblesshow YouTube:  https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCMa4dRTH4mmTfLW59Q9x3sw   Listen to Us on Podbean: https://greatamericancollectables.podbean.com/ or anywhere you listen to your favorite podcasts

Today, Tom and Rico are joined by special guest hosts Derek Grady of Heritage Auctions and Brian Dwyer of REA Auctions. These two hobby industry titans are here to discuss the big merger of PSA and SGC, as well as the direction the hobby is going in…good or bad??   Guest Website Links:   Heritage Auctions: https://www.ha.com/ Robert Edward Auctions: https://robertedwardauctions.com/     Get a copy of Toms Book ‘The 100 Greatest Baseball Autographs’ while stocks last:  https://tomzappalamedia.com/100-greatest-baseball-autographs/   #thecollectorconnection #Loveofthegameauctions #Pristineauctions #Baseball #Sterlingsportsauctions #Thenational #Heritageauctions #collectibles #Baseballcollectibles #Rockhurstauctions #Robertedwardauctions #Milehighcardcompany #collectablesinsuranceservices #milehighcardcompany #Psa #Jricards #Lelandsauctions #Johnnyvegas #TheGreatAmericanCollectablesShow #PSA #GACS #TomZappala #RicoPetrocelli #JohnMolori #Studio21PodcastCafe #UnitedPodcastNetwork   Follow Us On: Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/Greatamericancollectiblesshow YouTube:  https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCMa4dRTH4mmTfLW59Q9x3sw   Listen to Us on Podbean: https://greatamericancollectables.podbean.com/ or anywhere you listen to your favorite podcasts

Al Crisafulli from Love of the Game Auctions Joins Tom & JM to chat about his huge Spring Auction and to discuss whether or not the hobby is going in the right direction. At the top of the show, renowned artist James Fiorentino also joins us. James was recently voted into the New York sports Hall of Fame   Guest Website Links: Love of the Game Auctions: https://loveofthegameauctions.com/ James Fiorentino, Artist: https://www.jamesfiorentino.com/   Get a copy of Toms Book ‘The 100 Greatest Baseball Autographs’ while stocks last:  https://tomzappalamedia.com/100-greatest-baseball-autographs/   #jamesfiorentino #thecollectorconnection #Loveofthegameauctions #Pristineauctions #Baseball #Sterlingsportsauctions #Thenational #Heritageauctions #collectibles #Baseballcollectibles #Rockhurstauctions #Robertedwardauctions #Milehighcardcompany #collectablesinsuranceservices #milehighcardcompany #Psa #Jricards #Lelandsauctions #Johnnyvegas #TheGreatAmericanCollectablesShow #PSA #GACS #TomZappala #RicoPetrocelli #JohnMolori #Studio21PodcastCafe #UnitedPodcastNetwork   Follow Us On: Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/Greatamericancollectiblesshow YouTube:  https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCMa4dRTH4mmTfLW59Q9x3sw   Listen to Us on Podbean: https://greatamericancollectables.podbean.com/ or anywhere you listen to your favorite podcasts

Joe Orlando from Heritage Auctions and Tom Ruggie from Destiny Wealth Partners give us their take on the PSA/SGC merger and discuss how to plan your collection investment for the future. At the top of the show Ezra Levine from MASCOT adds to the discussion with his new concept of collecting.   Guest Links: Heritage Auctions: https://www.ha.com/ Destiny Wealth Partners: https://www.ruggiewealth.com/why-ruggie-wealth/strategic-partnerships/rwm-asset-manager/ MASCOT: https://withmascot.com/     Get a copy of Toms Book ‘The 100 Greatest Baseball Autographs’ while stocks last:  https://tomzappalamedia.com/100-greatest-baseball-autographs/     #TheGreatAmericanCollectablesShow #GACS #TomZappala #RicoPetrocelli #JohnMolori #thecollectorconnection #Loveofthegameauctions #Pristineauctions #Baseball #Sterlingsportsauctions #Thenational #Heritageauctions #collectibles #Baseballcollectibles #Rockhurstauctions #Robertedwardauctions #Milehighcardcompany #collectablesinsuranceservices #milehighcardcompany #Psa #Jricards #Lelandsauctions #Johnnyvegas #Studio21PodcastCafe #UnitedPodcastNetwork   Follow Us On: Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/Greatamericancollectiblesshow YouTube:  https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCMa4dRTH4mmTfLW59Q9x3sw   Listen to Us on Podbean: https://greatamericancollectables.podbean.com/ or anywhere you listen to your favorite podcasts

Today we are joined by Scott Russel from the Collector Connection. Scott is about to hit the road and travel all over the country to find that collectors gold mine, he is here to tell us all about it, keep an eye out, he may be in your neighborhood soon. Ken Clawson, former professional ball player discusses his recent fundraising project for Little Smiles of Florida and Jared Kavlie of Pristine Auctions is in the house to tell us about their latest cool auction.     Donate Today & Help Support Little Smiles: https://littlesmilesfl.org/   Guest Links: The Collector Connection: https://thecollectorconnection.com/ Pristine Auctions: https://www.pristineauction.com/     Get a copy of Toms Book ‘The 100 Greatest Baseball Autographs’ while stocks last:  https://tomzappalamedia.com/100-greatest-baseball-autographs/   #littlesmilesfl #thecollectorconnection #Loveofthegameauctions #Pristineauctions #Baseball #Sterlingsportsauctions #Thenational #Heritageauctions #collectibles #Baseballcollectibles #Rockhurstauctions #Robertedwardauctions #Milehighcardcompany #collectablesinsuranceservices #milehighcardcompany #Psa #Jricards #Lelandsauctions #Johnnyvegas #TheGreatAmericanCollectablesShow #PSA #GACS #TomZappala #RicoPetrocelli #JohnMolori #Studio21PodcastCafe #UnitedPodcastNetwork   Follow Us On: Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/Greatamericancollectiblesshow YouTube:  https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCMa4dRTH4mmTfLW59Q9x3sw   Listen to Us on Podbean: https://greatamericancollectables.podbean.com/ or anywhere you listen to your favorite podcasts

On todays show the “Bat Man” John Taube from JT Sports joins us to discusses the famous Rico Bat, Joe Drelich from The National checks in and talks about the show expansion and new sponsorships along with some surprises and Lee Behrens from Sterling Sports Auctions joins us to chat about his very cool auction ending this week.   Donate Today & Help Support Little Smiles: https://littlesmilesfl.org/   Guest Links: Game Used Bats: https://gameusedbats.com/ The Philly Show: https://phillyshow.com/ Stirling Sports Auctions: https://www.sterlingsportsauctions.com/   Get a copy of Toms Book ‘The 100 Greatest Baseball Autographs’ while stocks last:  https://tomzappalamedia.com/100-greatest-baseball-autographs/   #littlesmilesfl #thecollectorconnection #Loveofthegameauctions #Pristineauctions #Baseball #Sterlingsportsauctions #Thenational #Heritageauctions #collectibles #Baseballcollectibles #Rockhurstauctions #Robertedwardauctions #Milehighcardcompany #collectablesinsuranceservices #milehighcardcompany #Psa #Jricards #Lelandsauctions #Johnnyvegas #TheGreatAmericanCollectablesShow #PSA #GACS #TomZappala #RicoPetrocelli #JohnMolori #Studio21PodcastCafe #UnitedPodcastNetwork   Follow Us On: Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/Greatamericancollectiblesshow YouTube:  https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCMa4dRTH4mmTfLW59Q9x3sw   Listen to Us on Podbean: https://greatamericancollectables.podbean.com/ or anywhere you listen to your favorite podcasts

On today’s show Bian Drent from Mile High Card Company recommends a few good investment cards for the budget minded collector. Brittany Perdigon CEO of Little Smiles joins us to talk about our fundraiser and later in the show Mike Provenzale discusses the Heritage Auction Platinum Night Blockbuster Auction     Donate Today & Help Support Little Smiles: https://littlesmilesfl.org/   Guest Links: Mile High Card Company: https://www.milehighcardco.com/ Heritage Auctions: https://www.ha.com/   Get a copy of Toms Book ‘The 100 Greatest Baseball Autographs’ while stocks last:  https://tomzappalamedia.com/100-greatest-baseball-autographs/   #littlesmilesfl #thecollectorconnection #Loveofthegameauctions #Pristineauctions #Baseball #Sterlingsportsauctions #Thenational #Heritageauctions #collectibles #Baseballcollectibles #Rockhurstauctions #Robertedwardauctions #Milehighcardcompany #collectablesinsuranceservices #milehighcardcompany #Psa #Jricards #Lelandsauctions #Johnnyvegas #TheGreatAmericanCollectablesShow #PSA #GACS #TomZappala #RicoPetrocelli #JohnMolori #Studio21PodcastCafe #UnitedPodcastNetwork   Follow Us On: Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/Greatamericancollectiblesshow YouTube:  https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCMa4dRTH4mmTfLW59Q9x3sw   Listen to Us on Podbean: https://greatamericancollectables.podbean.com/ or anywhere you listen to your favorite podcasts

Two Titans of the hobby JP Cohen of Memory Lane Auctions and Al Crisifulli of Love of the Game auctions discuss the hot topic of vintage versus modern. What’s the better road to take? Memory Lane: https://memorylaneinc.com/ Love of the Game Auctions:  https://loveofthegameauctions.com/   Donate Today & Help Support Little Smiles: https://littlesmilesfl.org/   Guest Links: Heritage Auctions: https://www.ha.com/ Wheatlands Auction Services: https://www.wheatlandauctionservices.com/   Get a copy of Toms Book ‘The 100 Greatest Baseball Autographs’ while stocks last:  https://tomzappalamedia.com/100-greatest-baseball-autographs/   #littlesmilesfl #thecollectorconnection #Loveofthegameauctions #Pristineauctions #Baseball #Sterlingsportsauctions #Thenational #Heritageauctions #collectibles #Baseballcollectibles #Rockhurstauctions #Robertedwardauctions #Milehighcardcompany #collectablesinsuranceservices #milehighcardcompany #Psa #Jricards #Lelandsauctions #Johnnyvegas #TheGreatAmericanCollectablesShow #PSA #GACS #TomZappala #RicoPetrocelli #JohnMolori #Studio21PodcastCafe #UnitedPodcastNetwork   Follow Us On: Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/Greatamericancollectiblesshow YouTube:  https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCMa4dRTH4mmTfLW59Q9x3sw   Listen to Us on Podbean: https://greatamericancollectables.podbean.com/ or anywhere you listen to your favorite podcasts

Derek Grady of Heritage Auctions and Mike Lomazzo of the DeVille Group discuss whether the hobby is going to be brisk or stagnant based on economic predictions. Chuck and Stacy Whisman chat about the Wheatland Auctions extravaganza going on right now!     Donate Today & Help Support Little Smiles: https://littlesmilesfl.org/   Guest Links: Heritage Auctions: https://www.ha.com/ Wheatlands Auction Services: https://www.wheatlandauctionservices.com/   Get a copy of Toms Book ‘The 100 Greatest Baseball Autographs’ while stocks last:  https://tomzappalamedia.com/100-greatest-baseball-autographs/   #littlesmilesfl #thecollectorconnection #Loveofthegameauctions #Pristineauctions #Baseball #Sterlingsportsauctions #Thenational #Heritageauctions #collectibles #Baseballcollectibles #Rockhurstauctions #Robertedwardauctions #Milehighcardcompany #collectablesinsuranceservices #milehighcardcompany #Psa #Jricards #Lelandsauctions #Johnnyvegas #TheGreatAmericanCollectablesShow #PSA #GACS #TomZappala #RicoPetrocelli #JohnMolori #Studio21PodcastCafe #UnitedPodcastNetwork   Follow Us On: Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/Greatamericancollectiblesshow YouTube:  https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCMa4dRTH4mmTfLW59Q9x3sw   Listen to Us on Podbean: https://greatamericancollectables.podbean.com/ or anywhere you listen to your favorite podcasts

On today’s episode Tom and Rico are joined by special co-host Steve Verkman from Clean Sweep Auctions. Steve tackles the question of how the grading process is changing, as well as what is going on in his blockbuster auction. Bob Brodwater from Collectibles Insurance also joins us later in the show to talk about the importance of having your collection insured.   Donate Today & Help Support Little Smiles: https://littlesmilesfl.org/   Guest Links: Clean Sweep Auctions: https://www.cleansweepauctions.com/ Collectibles Insurance: https://collectinsure.com/     Get a copy of Toms Book ‘The 100 Greatest Baseball Autographs’ while stocks last:  https://tomzappalamedia.com/100-greatest-baseball-autographs/   #littlesmilesfl #thecollectorconnection #Loveofthegameauctions #Pristineauctions #Baseball #Sterlingsportsauctions #Thenational #Heritageauctions #collectibles #Baseballcollectibles #Rockhurstauctions #Robertedwardauctions #Milehighcardcompany #collectablesinsuranceservices #milehighcardcompany #Psa #Jricards #Lelandsauctions #Johnnyvegas #TheGreatAmericanCollectablesShow #PSA #GACS #TomZappala #RicoPetrocelli #JohnMolori #Studio21PodcastCafe #UnitedPodcastNetwork

On today’s show Tom is joined by Matt Clark from REA Auctions to share his thoughts about the state of the hobby and whether or not we are on a slippery slope ,as well as their current auction and Paul Borges from PB Collectibles had a recent haul that he is going to show us   Donate Today & Help Support Little Smiles: https://littlesmilesfl.org/   Guest Links: R.E.A: https://robertedwardauctions.com/ PB Collectibles: https://www.pbcollectibles.com/     Get a copy of Toms Book ‘The 100 Greatest Baseball Autographs’ while stocks last:  https://tomzappalamedia.com/100-greatest-baseball-autographs/   #littlesmilesfl #thecollectorconnection #Loveofthegameauctions #Pristineauctions #Baseball #Sterlingsportsauctions #Thenational #Heritageauctions #collectibles #Baseballcollectibles #Rockhurstauctions #Robertedwardauctions #Milehighcardcompany #collectablesinsuranceservices #milehighcardcompany #Psa #Jricards #Lelandsauctions #Johnnyvegas #TheGreatAmericanCollectablesShow #PSA #GACS #TomZappala #RicoPetrocelli #JohnMolori #Studio21PodcastCafe #UnitedPodcastNetwork   Follow Us On: Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/Greatamericancollectiblesshow YouTube:  https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCMa4dRTH4mmTfLW59Q9x3sw   Listen to Us on Podbean: https://greatamericancollectables.podbean.com/ or anywhere you listen to your favorite podcasts

On today’s show Tom and Rico are joined by Memory Lane’s Dan Wulkin to chat about the current state of the Hobby and later in the show the guys are joined by Al Crisifulli from Love of the Game Auctions. Al is in the house to talk about his want to bring back The Standard Catalogue.   Donate Today & Help Support Little Smiles: https://littlesmilesfl.org/   Guest Links: Memory Lane: https://memorylaneinc.com/ Love of the Game Auctions: https://loveofthegameauctions.com/       Get a copy of Toms Book ‘The 100 Greatest Baseball Autographs’ while stocks last:  https://tomzappalamedia.com/100-greatest-baseball-autographs/   #littlesmilesfl #thecollectorconnection #Loveofthegameauctions #Pristineauctions #Baseball #Sterlingsportsauctions #Thenational #Heritageauctions #collectibles #Baseballcollectibles #Rockhurstauctions #Robertedwardauctions #Milehighcardcompany #collectablesinsuranceservices #milehighcardcompany #Psa #Jricards #Lelandsauctions #Johnnyvegas #TheGreatAmericanCollectablesShow #PSA #GACS #TomZappala #RicoPetrocelli #JohnMolori #Studio21PodcastCafe #UnitedPodcastNetwork   Follow Us On: Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/Greatamericancollectiblesshow YouTube:  https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCMa4dRTH4mmTfLW59Q9x3sw   Listen to Us on Podbean: https://greatamericancollectables.podbean.com/ or anywhere you listen to your favorite podcasts

On the show today Tom and JM are joined by Joe Orlando from Heritage Auctions. Jo discusses the latest auction and how the grading world has changed. They also get a visit from Jordon Gilroy from Leland’s to chat about their last auction and the fate of the modern collector.   Donate Today & Help Support Little Smiles: https://littlesmilesfl.org/   Guest Links: Leland’s: https://lelands.com/ Heritage Auctions: https://www.ha.com/     Get a copy of Toms Book ‘The 100 Greatest Baseball Autographs’ while stocks last:  https://tomzappalamedia.com/100-greatest-baseball-autographs/   #littlesmilesfl #thecollectorconnection #Loveofthegameauctions #Pristineauctions #Baseball #Sterlingsportsauctions #Thenational #Heritageauctions #collectibles #Baseballcollectibles #Rockhurstauctions #Robertedwardauctions #Milehighcardcompany #collectablesinsuranceservices #milehighcardcompany #Psa #Jricards #Lelandsauctions #Johnnyvegas #TheGreatAmericanCollectablesShow #PSA #GACS #TomZappala #RicoPetrocelli #JohnMolori #Studio21PodcastCafe #UnitedPodcastNetwork   Follow Us On: Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/Greatamericancollectiblesshow YouTube:  https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCMa4dRTH4mmTfLW59Q9x3sw   Listen to Us on Podbean: https://greatamericancollectables.podbean.com/ or anywhere you listen to your favorite podcasts

Joe Tomasulo from Memory Lane Auctions joins Tom & Rico to discuss their big winter auction and The Dodger juggernaut. Lee Behrens from Sterling Sports Auctions also joins the boys to talk about his current auction.   Donate Today & Help Support Little Smiles: https://littlesmilesfl.org/   Guest Links: Memory Lane Auctions: https://memorylaneinc.com/ Sterling Sports Auctions: https://www.sterlingsportsauctions.com/   Get a copy of Toms Book ‘The 100 Greatest Baseball Autographs’ while stocks last:  https://tomzappalamedia.com/100-greatest-baseball-autographs/   #littlesmilesfl #thecollectorconnection #Loveofthegameauctions #Pristineauctions #Baseball #Sterlingsportsauctions #Thenational #Heritageauctions #collectibles #Baseballcollectibles #Rockhurstauctions #Robertedwardauctions #Milehighcardcompany #collectablesinsuranceservices #milehighcardcompany #Psa #Jricards #Lelandsauctions #Johnnyvegas #TheGreatAmericanCollectablesShow #PSA #GACS #TomZappala #RicoPetrocelli #JohnMolori #Studio21PodcastCafe #UnitedPodcastNetwork   Follow Us On: Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/Greatamericancollectiblesshow YouTube:  https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCMa4dRTH4mmTfLW59Q9x3sw   Listen to Us on Podbean: https://greatamericancollectables.podbean.com/ or anywhere you listen to your favorite podcasts

Charlie Parrino from JRI Cards joins us and talks about his unique, crazy, and fun show. Paul Borges from PB Collectibles discusses his massive acquisition & Al Crissifulli from Love of the Game Auctions hangs out with us.   Donate Today & Help Support Little Smiles: https://littlesmilesfl.org/   Guest Links: JRI Cards: https://jricards.com/ PB Collectibles: https://www.pbcollectibles.com/ Love of the Game Auctions: https://loveofthegameauctions.com/     Get a copy of Toms Book ‘The 100 Greatest Baseball Autographs’ while stocks last:  https://tomzappalamedia.com/100-greatest-baseball-autographs/   #littlesmilesfl #thecollectorconnection #Loveofthegameauctions #Pristineauctions #Baseball #Sterlingsportsauctions #Thenational #Heritageauctions #collectibles #Baseballcollectibles #Rockhurstauctions #Robertedwardauctions #Milehighcardcompany #collectablesinsuranceservices #milehighcardcompany #Psa #Jricards #Lelandsauctions #Johnnyvegas #TheGreatAmericanCollectablesShow #PSA #GACS #TomZappala #RicoPetrocelli #JohnMolori #Studio21PodcastCafe #UnitedPodcastNetwork   Follow Us On: Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/Greatamericancollectiblesshow YouTube:  https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCMa4dRTH4mmTfLW59Q9x3sw   Listen to Us on Podbean: https://greatamericancollectables.podbean.com/ or anywhere you listen to your favorite podcasts