Victor, The Rookie Card Specialist

Like you, I'm a collector of sports cards. But sometimes I struggle, maybe you know the feeling. Most Hall of Famers prior to 1981 only have one true rookie card. However, today’s modern-day pro-athlete may have 20-60 or more rookie cards attributed to them! Adding to this long list of available rookie cards are prospect cards, variant rookie cards, inserts, parallels, and second-year cards. So many brands and options, how will you know which ones are truly rookie cards? Right here! On this podcast, we will clarify a lot of today's confusion. Are you ready? Then let's do this!

44) Late Sports Card Releases | Let’s Talk About It

In this episode, I’m looking at the challenges of why sports card products are being released so late, potential pitfalls for collectors, and what card manufacturers can do to get back on track.

12-20
36:21

43) NSCC 2024 From A Different Angle

In this episode, I offer a different perspective on this year's National Sports Collectors Convention, held in Cleveland, OH. We discuss what I saw and experienced. NOTE: I do not mention anything about the "traffic."

08-05
40:49

42) What Is Vintage? Dallas Heist & THE Book

In this episode, I organize my thoughts and answer the question for myself, when does vintage sports cards start and end? This and much more, enjoy!

07-12
32:43

41) Challenges of Writing a Book!

In this episode, we catch up on hobby happenings and the challenges I have faced in writing my book True Rookie Cards: A Systamatic Approach At Filtering Through the Fluff So You’ll Know Which Rookie Cards To Buy. Coming soon to Amazon!

07-01
33:11

40) Chopping Up Rookie Cards w/ Dr. James Beckett

In this episode: the real story about the XRC, Mickey Mantle, Michael Jordan Star, Mark McGwire, parallel rookie cards and so much more!

03-27
01:16:11

39) Rookie Card Theories w/ Chris McGill

In this episode, Chris and I take a deep dive into rookie card theories! One of my favorite episodes to date.

02-26
01:22:27

38) A Flawless First Card

Two topics in this episode, 2023 Panini Flawless Collegiate Football offers a new RC identifier. Also, 2024 Tools Baseball offers a “First Card”. What does all this mean?

02-01
26:19

36) The Therapist & Flagship Product Defined

In this episode, I tackle a variety of current hobby topics but primarily The Sports Card Therapist and what exactly is a flagship product.

12-04
31:25

35) Establishing Hobby Priorities

In this episode, I share with you a short season of being dissatisfied with the hobby. I had to refocus and establish what's truly important in life.

11-17
28:39

34) The Highs & Lows of Creating Sports Card Content

In this episode, Im sharing the challenges of creating sports card hobby content. Keeping it real and I believe you’ll enjoy it. Thanks!

09-25
38:08

33) Proper Licensing for Rookie Cards

In this episode, I'm reviewing section 3 of the Rookie Card Guidelines & Best Practices

09-14
20:24

32) NFLPA Awakened! It’s About Time!

In this episode, I speculate on this whole situation between Fanatics, Panini, and the NFLPA.

08-24
32:17

31) RC Happenings | Guidelines & Best Practices

In this episode, we touch on current hobby news that may or may not affect the status of rookie cards long term. Also, I will be reviewing a section of a free resource available to you, Rookie Card Guidelines & Best Practices.

08-18
36:40

30) Home From The 2023 National and Wowza!

First day back from The National, and in this episode, I share my thoughts on my overall experience.

07-31
20:08

29) I Purchased a Collection Just Days Prior to the National

In this episode, I share some big changes I've made to the "The 10 Commandments of the Rookie Card document." Also, details on a Facebook Marketplace collection I purchased just days before The National.

07-21
34:51

28) Does the Hobby Need a Hobby Coalition?

This is a response episode inspired by an episode on The Geoff Wilson show. I share my thoughts on multiple hobby content issues and my ideas for a hobby coalition. Hope you enjoy it!

07-11
37:16

27) No Elly DeLa Cruz RCs and Topps NOW non-licensed cards!

In this episode, I'm tackling the topic of why Cincinnati Reds rookie phenom Elly DeLa Cruz will not have any rookie cards in 2023. Also, Topps releases non-licensed autograph cards of NFL, NBA players!

07-03
18:37

26) Talking PRE-WAR Rookie Cards w/ Rich Klein

In this episode, Rich Klein and I discuss the complexity of identifying rookie cards of the pre-war era. Enjoy!

06-26
40:05

25) Talking Rookie Cards w/ Rich Klein

I had the opportunity to interview Hobby Goat Rich Klein. I'm actually shocked by his take on the rookie card. Enjoy!

06-14
43:56

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