Investing vs. Collecting Ft. Jeremy Lee of Sports Cards Live
Description
Welcome to another episode of Slabnomics, where sports cards meet finance, collecting, and market theory. Today’s special guest is Jeremy Lee, host of Sports Cards Live and one of the most respected voices in the hobby. With thousands of hours of content logged, Jeremy brings unmatched insight into how collectors balance passion with financial decisions.
In this conversation, we cover:
- How to think about sports cards as an alternative asset class
- The balance between collecting vs investing (and why intention matters)
- Jeremy’s concept of “flight collecting” vs traditional set collecting
- The pitfalls of grading companies, PSA 9 vs PSA 10 premiums, and why eye appeal matters more than the label
- Lessons from 45+ years in the hobby, from vintage Grails to modern hype cycles
- Frameworks for diversification, liquidity, and timing your exits
Whether you’re a seasoned investor or just starting your collection, this episode will give you practical frameworks to make smarter financial decisions in the sports card market—without losing the joy of collecting.
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