Cards To The Moon

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Why Legend Autograph Cards Only in 2024 Topps Chrome Breaker's Delight Boxes Caused a Stir; Iowa Dave Interviews Clark on The Shallow End Talking About Skipping the National for Fanatics Fest Jul 30, 2024

Show notes

EPISODE 228 - Clark and Hyung open the show giving their two cents on the 2024 Topps Chrome Baseball controversy (highlighted by Cage Lawyer) where some collectors were surprised to hear the Legend autograph cards can only be found in the Breaker's Delight boxes (and not in the hobby and jumbo boxes.)

Then Clark is interviewed by Iowa Dave on his podcast, The Shallow End, where they talk about Clark's decision not to go to the National this year (after saying he would at the beginning of 2024) and why he instead decided to go to Fanatics Fest. They also mark the third year (and 4th season) of the Cards To The Moon podcast. Plus they end with a fun quiz show game hosted by Iowa Dave!

Finally, Clark and Hyung wrap up the show with their weekly segment "Pick 1" where the hosts put up two cards and then debate which they'd rather invest in.

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Live From The National with Darrell Chan Reporting From Cleveland with All the Pros and Cons of the 44th Show Jul 26, 2024

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EPISODE 227 - Clark welcomes back Darrell Chan (aka DC) to the pod recording from the National Sports Collectors Convention in Cleveland.

He gives a live update on how the 44th National is including the wifi and air conditioning situation, why there's been crazy traffic to the IX Center, plus the crazy deals he's made at the show already and the crazy cards he's picked up.

Darrell also gives some pros (ie. great attendance this year) and cons (ie. trade nights are not as organized; washrooms are far apart) of the event this year, and whether the National should be worried about the upcoming Fanatics Fest in August.

He also gives some great tips for anyone attending the show when it comes to buying and selling.

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Will Rebrand of PWCC Into Fanatics Collect Matter Against Competitors?; End of HGA Grading or Can It Survive?; We Answer Your Questions in new "Q&A" segment Jul 23, 2024

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EPISODE 226 - Clark and Hyung start the show discussing the future of HGA Grading (on the brink of demise?) and suggest ideas on how it can stay afloat.

Then the guys talk about the rebranding of PWCC into Fanatics Collect and what it potentially means for its competitors like eBay and other online collectibles auction platforms. They also discuss the new partnership between Fanatics Collect and PSA, and how Collectors Inc. (parent company of PSA) seems to be in the drivers' seat within the hobby.

Next, Clark introduces the new "Q&A" segment where both Hyung and Clark answer a series of hobby questions via email by Michael G. You can always ask yours by DMing us

@fivecardguys on Instagram or emailing us at hello@fivecardguys.com

Last, Clark and Hyung wrap up the show with their weekly segment "Pick 1" where the hosts put up two cards and then debate which they'd rather invest in.

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Interview With Rob Wong (@robwongcollects) On Talking With MLB Stars Like Bobby Witt Jr. About Collecting; Plus More Security or Better Vigilance Needed to Prevent Theft at Card Shows? Jul 16, 2024

Show notes

EPISODE 225 - Clark and Hyung open the show discussing whether big card shows need more security or if dealers just need to be more vigilant in light of the $2M theft of high-end cards at the recent Dallas Card Show.

Then Clark chats with Rob Wong (@robwongcollects on IG), a sports journalist who started his "Conversations About Collecting" video series interviewing MLB players like Bobby Witt Jr. about their card and memorabilia collections. He also shares stories about players who have somewhat surprising collections as well as who else is on his list that he hopes to interview for his series.

Then Clark and Hyung wrap up the show with their weekly segment "Pick 1" where the hosts put up two cards and then debate which they'd rather invest in.

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What the National Should Focus On This Year; Dissecting the Topps Exchange Program for Open Redemptions Jul 12, 2024

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EPISODE 224 - Clark and Hyung start the Friday episode talking about the Topps Exchange Program recently announced for collectors to trade in open redemptions for a special card worth anywhere between $50 to $7,500.

Then the guys talk about what they hope to hear and see come out of the National this summer. That includes fixing core issues and complaints about spotty Wifi and having strong A/C at the venue. But more importantly, it's about growing and evolving to become a show collectors would want to return to year after year despite the rising cost to travel to a show like the National and with increased competition (ie. Fanatics Fest.)

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PSA All-Star List of Most Graded Players in 2024 Yields Surprising Picks; Walmart Launches Own Collectilbes Platform; Another Round of "Quiz Show" Jul 09, 2024

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EPISODE 223 - Clark, Hyung, and John open the show talking about Walmart getting into the hobby space by launching its own collectibles platform. And John offers a couple of ideas for Walmart to best succeed especially if it's competing against eBay.

Then the guys take a look at the PSA All-Star baseball roster for the AL and NL, which is based on the most-graded baseball cards for each position during the 2024 season so far. There's one big surprise in the AL pitching position and the difference from the real MLB All-Star roster vs the PSA list make for interesting discussion.

Then Clark hosts another round of Quiz Show for Hyung and John before ending the episode with their weekly Pick 1 segment.

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Interview With Glen Suh (Suhpreme Cards) on Everything You Should Know About Star Wars Cards (And Why More Sports Card Collectors Are Getting Into It); Are Soccer Cards Slept On in North America? Jul 02, 2024

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EPISODE 222 - Clark and Hyung open the show by looking over this Forbes article on soccer cards, and wonder if they are being slept on in North America. They also discuss the huge potential for soccer cards to grow internationally in just a few years.

Then Clark interviews Glen Suh, owner of Suhpreme Cards on Whatnot (with nearly 10,000 followers), who shares how he went from collecting sports cards to going all in on Star Wars cards. Plus he answers all the questions newbie Star Wars collectors might ask. And Glen also shares why he's so bullish on Star Wars cards using data and plenty of anecdotes.

Then Clark and Hyung join together again at the end of the pod to play Pick 1 where both of them choose a couple of cards and then they each debate on which card they rather choose or invest in.

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A Deeper Dive Into The Three Major PSA Announcements (Grader Notes; eBay Listings; Courtyard Partnership); Plus 2024 Topps Series 2 Reflection After Ripping Jun 28, 2024

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EPISODE 221 - Clark and Hyung open this Friday episode talking about their experience ripping 2024 Topps Series 2 and what they really thought of the product (and share if they got any hits.)

Then the guys discuss the three recent announcements by PSA and their initial thoughts on each of them including the "Grader Notes" offered to those submitting their PSA cards at the Express Level or higher; the eBay auction listings by PSA (affiliate link) as soon as a card is graded; and the PSA partnership with Courtyard.io offering their version of the digital repack experience (with physical graded slabs).

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Is the Second Season of King of Collectibles on Netflix Worth Watching?; Paying Tribute to Willie Mays; Playing 'Match Game' With NBA Finals MVPs and Their High Value Cards Jun 25, 2024

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EPISODE 220 - Clark and Hyung pay tribute to the late, great Willie Mays and point out some of his key baseball cards and what they've sold for recently.

Then, for Hobby Headlines, the guys give their opinion on the second season of King of Collectibles: The Goldin Touch currently playing on Netflix including what they liked about it, how it is compared to the first season, and whether a show like this is good for the hobby.

Then Clark plays "Match Game" with Hyung by giving him a list of six NBA Finals MVPs and another list of how much each player's highest value card sold for to match up.

Lastly, they wrap up the show with their weekly segment "Pick 1" where the hosts put up two cards and then debate which they'd rather invest in.

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Interview With Stephanie Garcia (aka Mamabreaks) on Leaving Her Teaching Career to Become a Full-Time Breaker and Hobby Content Creator (+ How She Does It); Plus Fanatics and Sotheby's New Partnership Jun 18, 2024

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EPISODE 219 - Clark, Hyung, and John open the show discussing the new partnership between Fanatics and Sotheby's including what it means for the hobby.

Then Clark chats with Stephanie Garcia (aka Mamabreaks) about her hobby journey from being a teacher to one of the more popular breakers and content creators in the hobby.

She also shares who she's met along the way, her amazing experiences, and what she hopes to see more of in the hobby. Plus Garcia also talks about something she hopes to do in the future to help grow the hobby.

Then after the interview, Clark, Hyung and John, return to the show to wrap up with their weekly segment "Pick 1" where the hosts put up two cards and then debate which they'd rather invest in.

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