Cards To The Moon

Latest Episodes:

Making In-Season Hobby Moves for NFL/NBA/NHL cards as Season About to Begin; Choosing Super Bowl Picks Plus Players with High Upside; Introducing New Segment Called "More Likely To" Sep 13, 2022

Show notes

EPISODE 80 - Clark, Hyung, and John give their Super Bowl picks with the start of another NFL season and choose which players they're particularly high on off the top of the show.

The guys then get into this week's Hobby Headlines segment, with three professional sports leagues beginning a new season this month (NFL) and next (NHL and NBA), they give their opinions on what kind of in-season moves they're looking to make in the hobby. That includes which sports cards of players they are looking to invest early in the season to flip later in the same season, which cards they're selling right now so that they can spend the cash on other players they have a higher conviction on, plus generally speaking about which major sport seems to have the most potential for growth in the hobby.

Then they introduce a new segment called "More Likely To" where Clark finishes the sentence and gives Hyung and John two choices to choose from (ie. More likely to gain a bump in value this season/More likely to see a significant decrease in card prices this season).

Finally, Clark, Hyung and John end the episode with "Pick One" where they name two cards or sets, and then debate which one they would rather invest in. The pairs chosen this week include: Patrick Mahomes 2017 Optic Holo (PSA 10) vs. Luka Doncic 2018 Panini Prizm Silver (PSA 10); Best short term investment duo - Burrow/Herbert vs. Allen/Mahomes; Jose Ramirez 2014 Topps Chrome Rookie Autograph Card (BSG 9.5/10) vs. Yordan Alvarez 2018 Bowman Chrome Rookie Autograph Card (BGS 9.5/10).

Check out our Instagram page specifically for this podcast @cardstothemoon so please give us a follow there (and DM us your 'Pick One" pairs to debate on a future podcast episode) and listen to our podcast on the platform of your choice at https://fivecardguys.com/podcast! You can also follow the guys on Instagram @fivecardguys (Clark); @yntegritysportscards (Hyung); and @tradeyouatrecess (John). And catch some of the best Daily Auctions on eBay at https://fivecardguys.com/dailyauctions

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.

Interview with Leon Chou (aka basketball_card_enthusiast on IG) on How He Transitioned from Working Corporate Gig to Full-Time Hobby Collector/Seller; Mbappe Signs Exclusive Autograph Deal w/ Panini Sep 06, 2022

Show notes

EPISODE 79 - Clark, Hyung, and John quickly discuss the recent news that French soccer sensation Kylian Mbappe signed an exclusive autograph/memorabilia deal with Panini and how much the National Treasures autograph card of Mbappe could cost once released later this month (Sept.)

And for this episode, the guys interview Leon Chou (aka basketball_card_enthusiast on Instagram) who is a hobby veteran, but only recently made the jump from working a corporate gig and collecting cards on the side to being a full-time card investor/collector. We talk about his hobby journey, how he transitioned into working full-time in the hobby, as well as his selling strategy both online and at local card shows. Plus he reveals a surprising pick on who he collects for his PC (you'll never guess!)

Then they end the episode with "Pick One" where they name two cards or sets, and then debate which one they would rather invest in. The pairs chosen this week include: Fernando Tatis 2016 Bowman Chrome Blue Refractor (BGS 9.5/10) vs. Barry Bonds 1986 Topps Traded Tiffany (PSA 10); Better player to invest $25K in - Shohei Ohtani vs. Mike Trout; and 2008 Topps Chrome Refractor of Kobe Bryant (being guarded by LeBron James) vs. 2008 Topps Chrome Refractor of Lebron James (chalk toss).

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.

Doubling Down on These Sports Cards and Finding Opportunities During Bear Market; Does $12.6M Sale of 1952 Topps Mickey Mantle Reset Prices for High-End Vintage Cards? Sep 02, 2022

Show notes

EPISODE 78 - Clark and Hyung record at Hyung's new studio office where they tease more hobby-related video content is on the horizon. But for this episode, they get into the recent $12.6M sale of the 1952 Topps Mickey Mantle baseball card (SGC 9.5) and whether this sale resets the pricing for super high-end vintage sports cards.

Then for the Friday discussion, they chat about which cards they're still bullish on and/or doubling down on during this bear market. The guys also touch upon what opportunities to look for while the overall market is down and which areas of the hobby they're staying away from until things start to turn around.

As mentioned in today's episode, look for more video content in the near future on our social media channels below as well as the Five Card Guys YouTube channel.

Check out our Instagram page specifically for this podcast @cardstothemoon so please give us a follow there (and DM us your 'Pick One" pairs to debate on a future podcast episode) and listen to our podcast on the platform of your choice at https://fivecardguys.com/podcast ! You can also follow the guys on Instagram @fivecardguys (Clark); @yntegritysportscards (Hyung); and @tradeyouatrecess (John). And catch some of the best Daily Auctions on eBay at https://fivecardguys.com/dailyauctions

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.

Exploring Alternatives to eBay for Buying and Selling Sports Cards; Playing Overrated/Underrated with some High-End Cards Aug 30, 2022

Show notes

EPISODE 77 - Clark, Hyung, and John discuss off the top of this marathon episode, the recent news of eBay set to acquire TCGPlayer – one of the largest trading card marketplaces particularly fortrading card games like Pokémon, Yu-Gi-Oh!, and Magic: The Gathering – for a reported $295 million.

In this week's Hobby Headlines, speaking of different marketplaces, they have a conversation about several alternatives to eBay where collectors could buy and sell their trading cards such as on online auction houses (ie. Goldin Auctions, PWCC Auctions), through various social media platforms, as well as via online forums.

Then they play another edition of "Overrated/Underrated" where for this episode, Clark names four specific high-end cards and they all say whether that card is currently overrated or underrated based on last sold prices. The cards featured in this segment include: Mike Trout 2009 Bowman Chrome prospects autograph card; Kevin Durant Topps Chrome Refractor rookie card; Alexander Ovechkin SP Authentic Future Watch autograph rookie card; and Josh Allen Panini Prizm Silver rookie card.

They end the episode with "Pick One" where they name two cards or sets, and then debate which one they would rather invest in. The pairs chosen this week include: Albert Pujols 2001 Topps Chrome Traded T247 rookie card vs. Mike Trout 2011 Bowman Chrome #175 rookie card; Serena Williams Exquisite Autograph Material card vs. Luka Doncic Exquisite Rookie Autograph patch card; Kyler Murray Panini Prizm Silver rookie card vs. Trey Lance Panini Prizm Silver rookie card.

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.

Investing in High-End Sealed Wax Hobby Boxes and Cases Too Risky?; Fanatics to Acquire Panini America?; Playing Over/Under with Tatis/Judge/Kaprizov Rookie Cards Aug 23, 2022

Show notes

EPISODE 76 - Clark, Hyung, and John open the show talking about the rumor that Fanatics is looking to acquire Panini America. They have a little fun imagining what the hobby would look like if the rumor was true (ie. National Treasures licensed baseball product?).

In this week's Hobby Headlines, they discuss the recent controversy of the 1986 Fleer box opening at the National sponsored by Whatnot potentially being resealed. Then they ask the bigger question of whether investing in high-end "sealed" wax product has become too risky, and what can be done to protect future collectors and investors from being scammed.

The guys then play another edition of "Over/Under" where Clark gives Hyung and John a card with a set dollar amount. And then both Hyung and John must guess if the last sold price was over or under that amount. The cards featured in this segment include: Fernando Tatis Jr. 2016 Bowman Chrome base prospect autograph card; Aaron Judge 2013 Bowman Chrome base prospect autograph card; and 2020-21 SP Authentic Future Watch autograph rookie card.

They end the episode with "Pick One" where they name two cards or sets, and then debate which one they would rather invest in. The pairs chosen this week include: Ronald Acuna Jr. 2018 Topps Chrome Sapphire Ronald Acuna Jr. (PSA 10) vs. Fernando Tatis Jr. 2019 Topps Chrome Sapphire (PSA 10); Jonathan Huberdeau Future Watch rookie card (PSA 10) vs. Matthew Tkachuk Future Watch rookie card (PSA 10); and Lamelo Ball 2020 Panini Prizm Silver (PSA 10) vs. Ja Morant 2019 Panini Prizm Silver (PSA 10).

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.

Interview with Piggy Banx (Artist and Founder of GOOD 2 STUDIOS) About His Amazing Custom Designed Trading Cards; What Should We Do Now With Fernando Tatis Jr. Baseball Cards? Aug 19, 2022

Show notes

EPISODE 75 - Clark, Hyung, and John dive right in to talk about Fernando Tatis Jr. who is now suspended 80 games for taking a PED and they discuss what they're personally planning to do with his baseball cards.

Then for this special Friday episode, Clark interviews Piggy Banx (@piggy_banx on Instagram), a custom card artist and founder of GOOD 2 STUDIOS, an art studio and creative agency based in Newport Beach, California. His custom designed trading cards have been a lot of attention lately since January of 2022 with such pieces as the Obi "Juan" Kenobi and the Mount Rushmore of Basketball to name just a couple.

Piggy Banx shares his story about how he got into the hobby, his inspiration for some of his 1/1 pieces, as well as his thoughts on having more artists involved can be a really good thing for the hobby (ie. to bring much better card design than using stock photography).

Check out our Instagram page specifically for this podcast @cardstothemoon so please give us a follow there (and DM us your 'Pick One" pairs to debate on a future podcast episode) and listen to our podcast on the platform of your choice at https://fivecardguys.com/podcast ! You can also follow the guys on Instagram @fivecardguys (Clark); @yntegritysportscards (Hyung); and @tradeyouatrecess (John). And catch some of the best Daily Auctions on eBay at https://fivecardguys.com/dailyauctions

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.

Prospecting in the Hobby and Trying to Find the Next Julio Rodriguez $276K Sale; Why the T206 Honus Wagner is So Valuable; Playing Another Edition of Buy/Sell/Hold Aug 16, 2022

Show notes

EPISODE 74 - Off the top of this episode, Clark and Hyung talk about the record-breaking sale of the iconic T206 Honus Wagner (SGC 2) for $7.25 million, and why this card – that is considered the "Mona Lisa of baseball cards" – is valued so highly.

Then in this week's Hobby Headlines segment, they discuss why prospecting in the hobby can be so lucrative (ie. the recent sale of the Julio Rodriguez Bowman Chrome Red Refractor for $276K) and what they generally look for in prospects and rookies that could lead to a potential five- or six-figure flip.

Clark and Hyung then then play another edition of "Match Game" which is their version of Buy/Sell/Hold. Given three players in each set, they both choose which one of the three they would buy, sell, hold (with no repeats). The sets in this edition of Match Game are: Ronald Acuna Jr./Fernando Tatis Jr./Juan Soto (**this episode was aired before the Tatis PED news); Kevin Durant/Giannis Antetokounmpo/Luka Doncic; Jalen Hurts/Russell Wilson/Lamar Jackson.

They end the episode with "Pick One" where they name two cards or sets, and then debate which one they would rather invest in. The pairs chosen this week include: Yordan Alvarez 2018 Bowman 1st Chrome Autograph (BGS 9.5) vs. Jasson Dominguez 2020 Bowman 1st Chrome Autograph (BGS 9.5); and Julio Rodriguez 2019 Bowman Chrome Prospect Autographs Red Refractor #CPA-JRO Rookie Card (#3/5) (BGS 9.5/10) vs. Derek Jeter 1993 Upper Deck SP Foil Premier Prospects #279 Rookie Card (PSA 10).

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.

Reason for Concern for These Players' Hobby Value Due To Persistent Injuries?; Playing Overrated or Underrated On Graded Slabs; Giving Stadium Club Some Love in PSA Magazine Aug 09, 2022

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EPISODE 73 - Off the top of this episode, Clark, Hyung and John give quick shout-outs to all those leaving positive feedback and kind messages about the podcast. And then Clark gives a heads up about the August issue of PSA Magazine where he was interviewed for an article about Topps Stadium Club Baseball (and continuing to give love and respect to the three-decade-old set!)

Then in this week's Hobby Headlines segment, they go over some of the athletes they used to be high on in the hobby, but due to recent negative news, they begin to ask if they're actually still all in on them (ie. Mike Trout's back/spine injury; Kawhi Leonard on load management forever?; Evgeni Malkin able to play full season again?; Kyler Murray 'independent study' clause).

The guys then play another edition of Overrated/Underrated but this time it's the "Grading Edition" where they choose whether the following slabs are overrated or underrated: BGS with no subs; SGC Gold Label; CSG new labels; and PSA Authentic labels.

They end the episode with "Pick One" where they name two cards or sets, and then debate which one they would rather invest in. The pairs chosen this week include: Juan Soto 2018 Topps Update Rainbow Foil PSA 10 vs. Juan Soto 2018 Topps Chrome Update Pink Refractor PSA 10; Patrick Mahomes 2017 Panini Prizm (BGS 9.5 min gem) vs Patrick Mahomes 2017 Optic Holo PSA 10; Mike Trout 2009 Bowman Chrome base rookie autograph card PSA 10 vs. Stephen Curry Topps Chrome Refractor /500 PSA 9.

Check out our Instagram page specifically for this podcast @cardstothemoon so please give us a follow there (and DM us your 'Pick One" pairs to debate on a future podcast episode) and listen to our podcast on the platform of your choice at https://fivecardguys.com/podcast! You can also follow the guys on Instagram @fivecardguys (Clark); @yntegritysportscards (Hyung); and @tradeyouatrecess (John). And catch some of the best Daily Auctions on eBay at https://fivecardguys.com/dailyauctions

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.

Hobby Impact of Juan Soto Blockbuster MLB Trade; Plus What Seemed to be Good and Bad From This Year's National Sports Collectors Convention Aug 05, 2022

Show notes

EPISODE 72 - Clark, Hyung, and John talk about the big MLB trade that saw Juan Soto head to the San Diego Padres for a bunch of top prospects, and what this news could do (if anything) to card prices of Soto and some of the prospects now on the Washington Nationals team.

The guys then move on to discuss what they've seen and heard (at a distance and on social media) from the National Sports Collectors Convention that took place recently in Atlantic City. With no shortage of information coming from the National, they share the vibes they got from who was there, how many came, the health of the hobby especially in a bear market, $80 WIFI, and what they'd like to see at next year's event in Chicago.

Check out our Instagram page specifically for this podcast @cardstothemoon so please give us a follow there (and DM us your 'Pick One" pairs to debate on a future podcast episode) and listen to our podcast on the platform of your choice at https://fivecardguys.com/podcast ! You can also follow the guys on Instagram @fivecardguys (Clark); @yntegritysportscards (Hyung); and @tradeyouatrecess (John). And catch some of the best Daily Auctions on eBay at https://fivecardguys.com/dailyauctions

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.

Discussing Different Points of View About the Current State of the Hobby (from The Athletic Article); Playing Over/Under on Sports Cards That Have Dropped Significantly In Value Aug 02, 2022

Show notes

EPISODE 71 - Clark, Hyung, and John give their guess on whether the Mickey Mantle 1952 Topps (SGC 9.5) will hit the eight-figure mark and discuss some of the crazy story behind this iconic card.

Then in this week's Hobby Headlines segment, they go over the recent The Athletic article titled, "State of the sports card boom: After sky-high surge, is the market still healthy?" (paywall), in which a number of people within the hobby were interviewed. They go over some of the main quotes including from representatives of PWCC and Panini America as well as Ken Goldin of Goldin Auctions and Adam Martin, co-owner of Dave & Adam’s Card World. Then the guys discuss whether they agree or disagree with any of their statements about the current state of the hobby.

Next the guys play "Over/Under" where Clark gives an over/under number for three specific cards. Then Hyung and John guess whether the last sold price went over or under Clark's number. The cards they discuss are Patrick Mahomes Optic Holo Rookie Card (PSA 10), Kevin Durant Topps Chrome Base Rookie Card (PSA 10); Fernando Tatis Jr. Bowman Chrome Rookie Autograph Card (BGS 9.5/10).

They end the episode as usual with "Pick One" where they name two cards or sets, and then debate which one they would rather invest in. The pairs chosen this week include: Mickey Mantle 1951 Bowman PSA 10 (POP 1) vs. Mickey Mantle 1952 Topps PSA 10 (POP 3); 1990s Refractor Cards vs. 1990s Insert Cards; Aaron Judge Bowman Chrome Base Rookie Autograph Card (BGS 9.5/10 at $1,200) vs. Paul Goldschmidt Bowman Chrome Base Rookie Autograph Card (BGS 9.5/10 at $300).

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.

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