Cards To The Moon

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A Debrief on the "Cardporn" Controversy and Discussion On Trustworthiness of Authenticators; Update on Tacofractor Cards; Quiz Show Contest Winner Announced Sep 08, 2023

Show notes

EPISODE 158 - Clark, Hyung and John kick off the show by revisiting their discussion on the tacofractor insert card with the recent sale of the "Wild Card tacofractor" selling for more than $11,000. They also share what they've heard could be the redemption prize.

The guys then debrief about everything that's happened to cardporn – the self-proclaimed hobby watchdog who ironically has been alleged to committing several fraudulent transactions in the hobby.

Now the bigger question is if the hobby needs a watchdog at all. And how about the trustworthiness of authenticators? Can there be lessons learned from the high-end art world and how they use authenticators to establish what is real and what is fake.

At the end of the show, Clark announces the winner of the "Quiz Show" segment from Episode 156.

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If you have any questions about the hobby that you would like addressed, email us at hello@fivecardguys.com or DM us on Instagram at @cardstothemoon or @fivecardguys.

What We Would Do If We Were Appointed New President of Beckett; Can Leaf Turn Things Around Without Brian Gray?; Asking ChatGPT To Name Top 10 Iconic Sports Cards Sep 05, 2023

Show notes

EPISODE 157 - Clark and Hyung open the show by discussing the departure of Brian Gray as CEO of Leaf Trading Cards, and whether his successor Kevin O'Neill can improve Leaf at all.

Then for Hobby Headlines, the guys discuss the other high-level departure in the hobby – the firing of Jeromy Murray, now former president of Beckett. Both Hyung and Clark then offer ideas and action plans on what they'd do if they took over Beckett (including bringing back the Beckett magazine but a new and improved version!)

Next, Clark introduces a new segment called, "Ask ChatGPT" and he asks the AI tool to name the top 10 most iconic sports cards of all time. Then Hyung tries to guess what ChatGPT came up with. Afterwards, the guys talk about whether they agree with ChatGPT's answers.

Finally, they play their regular "Pick 1" segment where they are given two players or cards and subsequently debate which one they would rather invest in. Hyung puts up the Ronald Acuna Jr. rookie autograph card vs. Mookie Betts rookie autograph card for debate. Clark puts up Shohei Ohtani's WBC rookie card vs. Aaron Judge Bowman Chrome rookie refractor autograph card.

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Interview With Mac Gambill (aka mac_cardcollection on IG) On Creating Hobby Content Collectors Can Laugh At; LeBron Topps Autograph Cards Coming Soon?; Play Quiz Show For Chance To Win Prize! Aug 29, 2023

Show notes

EPISODE 156 - Clark starts the show discussing the LeBron James and Mookie Betts Topps Now baseball card that was recently released and why it might mean the return of LeBron James Topps autograph cards in the near future.

Then Clark welcomes Mac Gambill (mac_cardcollection on IG) to the podcast. They discussed Mac's approach to hobby content creation (ie. bringing humor and levity to the card space) as well as why he likes to collect both '90s basketball cards and modern soccer cards.

And Mac also participates in Clark's "Rapid Fire Questions" segment, where he gave his thoughts on the future of the hobby in 5 to 10 years as well as ranked some of the recent big hobby news by shock value (from the NFLPA breaking its licensing deal with Panini to Brian Gray leaving as Leaf CEO.)

Finally, Clark hosts another "Quiz Show" segment but asks the podcast listeners to participate. Listeners can DM their answers to the @cardstothemoon Instagram page or email hello@fivecardguys.com

If there is more than one qualified entrant (must be from U.S. or Canada) with the most correct answers, then a random draw will be conducted from that group to determine the winner of a sports cards blaster box. Good luck!

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If you have any questions about the hobby that you would like addressed, email us at hello@fivecardguys.com or DM us on Instagram at @cardstothemoon or @fivecardguys.

Bad Shohei News and Impact On His Card Values; Do Collectors Really Care About Final Outcome of Panini Vs. NFLPA?; Podcast Video Clips Now Up on YouTube! Aug 25, 2023

Show notes

EPISODE 155 - Clark flies solo for this Friday episode but he notes for more podcast content, you can now find some clips from Cards To The Moon featuring past guests on the fivecardguys YouTube channel here.

Clark then gives his thoughts on what kind of impact the Shohei Ohtani torn UCL news could have on his card values.

He then provides the latest update on the Panini America vs. NFLPA situation with the latter terminating its licensing deal with the card manufacturer three years early (and Panini responding by filing a demand for arbitration).

But at the end of the day, Clark asks would most collectors care if Panini lost its deal early?

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Is There Long-Term Value for NIL Trading Cards?; Thoughts on Panini Vs. Fanatics Lawsuit; Addressing Wander Franco Situation; Playing Quiz Show: Name 21 Athletes With Cards That Sold For Over $1M Aug 22, 2023

Show notes

EPISODE 154 - Clark, Hyung, and John are back together in this episode, opening the show by discussing their thoughts on the Panini vs. Fanatics anti-trust lawsuit. They also briefly address the sad and unfortunate situation regarding Wander Franco.

Then the guys talk about NIL (name/image/likeness) trading cards after reading a recent Washington Post article titled, "Thanks to NIL, college athletes have trading cards. Their value is hard to quantify."

They dive deeper into NIL's long-term value as well as whether it could dilute the value of a player's rookie card and if a company like Leaf or Panini America (or any other card manufacturer without professional league licenses) could profit from the NIL card market.

Clark then hosts the Quiz Show segment with Hyung and John trying to name all 21 athletes who have at least one card that sold for more than $1 million dollars.

Finally, they end off the show with the regular weekly Pick 1 segment where each of them put up two cards and they debate which one they would invest in. This week includes picking between a Corey Seager rookie autograph card vs. Freddie Freeman rookie autograph card; a $20K Michael Jordan autograph card vs. Shohei Ohtani Kanji autograph card; and Victor Wembanyama 1st Bowman Chrome base autograph card vs. Kevin Durant Topps Chrome Refractor rookie card.

If you like to send your Pick 1 suggestions, DM us on Instagram @cardstothemoon!

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Darrell "DC" Chan Returns to the Pod With Crazy Stories from the National (ie. Card Action at Hotel Lobbies/Unofficial Trade Nights); Awesomeness of Trout/Ohtani Topps Now Dual Autograph Card Aug 15, 2023

Show notes

EPISODE 153 - Clark and Hyung open the show discussing the awesomeness of the Mike Trout and Shohei Ohtani Topps Now dual autograph card (and how Trout has become the unofficial ambassador for Topps and PSA.)

Then the guys welcome back Darrell "DC" Chan to the podcast who also attended the National this year. He had plenty of wild and crazy stories from his time in Chicago including lines to get into unofficial trade nights as well as making deals on the side separate from the actual National event.

Darrell also talks about the venue in Cleveland where it'll be held next year and what to expect compared to Chicago.

Then Clark and Hyung end off the show with the regular weekly Pick 1 segment where each of them put up two cards and they debate which one they would invest in. This week includes picking between the aforementioned Trout/Ohtani Topps Now Card or the iconic Mickey Mantle 1952 Topps Card; as well as a 1st Bowman Chrome base autograph card vs. a Topps Chrome blue refractor autograph card. If you like to send your Pick 1 suggestions, DM us on Instagram @cardstothemoon!

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Interview With Iowa_Dave On His 44 Takeaways From His First Trip to the National Including His Major Card Pick-Ups and Some Impulse Buys Aug 11, 2023

Show notes

EPISODE 152 - Clark opens the Friday episode by appreciating all the listeners and subscribers to the podcast. He extends his thanks to the special guest on the podcast for this episode, Dave Schwartz, aka Iowa_Dave on IG, who regularly shouts out other hobby podcasts every week.

Iowa_Dave came on the pod to share his experience attending the National for the first time and to go more in depth about his article titled "44 Takeaways From My First National." That includes some useful tips preparing for the biggest card show event as well as what to expect when you actually attend (from types of dealers to meeting up with hobby friends in person.)

Plus, Iowa_Dave shares his game plan going into the National, what cards he picked up, as well as some of his impulse buys.

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Interview With Rob Girard (aka the Sports Card Therapist) on The National Experience (and What Can Be Improved for 2024) Plus Vintage Cards; Debating Which "Budget" Shohei Cards to Buy in "Pick 1" Aug 08, 2023

Show notes

EPISODE 151 - Clark and Hyung open the show talking about the Junior Caminero 1st Bowman Chrome superfractor that was recently graded a BGS 6.5, and what they would do if they owned the card.

Then they welcome Rob Girard, aka the Sports Card Therapist, onto the show to discuss the recent National Sports Collectors Convention with all the highlights (all the cards and meeting hobby friends in person) as well as what could be improved upon for the show next year (ie. official trade night during each night of the National.)

They also discuss vintage cards with Rob where he explains why sometimes the value of vintage sports cards can vary quite a bit even if it has the same number grade.

Then as usual, the guys end off the show with the regular weekly Pick 1 segment where each of them put up two cards and they debate which one they would invest in. This week includes two lower end Shohei Ohtani baseball cards and two future Hall of Fame pitchers. If you like to send your Pick 1 suggestions, DM us on Instagram @cardstothemoon!

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If you have any questions about the hobby that you would like addressed, email us at hello@fivecardguys.com or DM us on Instagram at @cardstothemoon or @fivecardguys.

More Content Creators and Influencers Needed to Help Grow the Hobby?; Guessing the Tacofractor Card Promotion; Playing Another Round of Quiz Show Aug 01, 2023

Show notes

EPISODE 150 - Clark, Hyung, and John talk about the Tacofractor insert cards from the 2023 Topps Chrome Baseball Set and what the special utility/promotion behind the care could be.

Then for Hobby Headlines, the guys dive deep into the world of hobby content creators and influencers, giving their thoughts on whether they're good for the hobby or if they're essential to see the hobby grow.

They also talk about which hobby content they each would like to see more or less of, and shout out a few they appreciate.

After, Clark quizzes Hyung and John in another round of "Quiz Show" where he tests them of their hobby knowledge (ie. When did PSA start grading cards; what city hosted The National in 2010 and 2012; How much did the Gold Vinyl Patrick Mahomes rookie card originally sell for before it sold at its peak for nearly $400K?)

Then as usual, the guys end off the show with the regular weekly Pick 1 segment where each of them put up two cards and they debate which one they would invest in. The Pick 1 pairs this week include two from a loyal podcast listener. If you like to send your Pick 1 suggestions, DM us on Instagram @cardstothemoon!

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The Review of The National (From A Distance); Two-Month Standings Update on Fantasy Sports Card Draft Plus Upping the Prize Ante Jul 28, 2023

Show notes

EPISODE 149 - Clark, Hyung, and John open the Friday show talking about some of the things they noticed at The National from their social media feeds, while feeling FOMO about not being in Chicago this year. But they discuss Derek Jeter attending the event, whether The National needs to focus on improving the experience for vendors and attendees, and where the 2026 location should be.

Then the guys update the listeners with the two-month standings in their fantasy sports card draft where they build a team of 5 players whose general card values according to the CardLadder index would increase the most by the end of this year.

Clark still has the lead (thanks to Shohei Ohtani) and John and Hyung are still in the negatives (thanks to LeBron James and Tom Brady, respectively). They talk about whether their surprised at the current results and all of them agree to up the ante and give the winner of the draft a hobby box from each loser.

You can listen to the full draft episode here on Apple Podcasts or Spotify.

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