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Hobby Trend Observations from Biggest Canadian Local Card Show (Sport Card Expo in Toronto); Plus Did Owner of Lebron James Triple Logoman Make the Right Grading Move? Jun 10, 2022

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EPISODE 60 - Clark, Hyung, and John weigh in on the "controversy" of the Panini Flawless Lebron James triple logoman basketball card and its PSA Authenticated grade. Plus they all happen to agree on whether a 1/1 card is worth grading at all.

Then they discuss the most recent hobby trend observations from the biggest Canadian local card show they attended last week (Sport Card Expo in Toronto) such as what was selling, what collectors seem to be buying, and the size of the show compared to the one held in last November.

Plus they talk about their big trades they made at the Expo (which includes a 1/1 Max Verstappen card) as well as offer suggestions to improve the show coming up next in November.

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.

Coming Up With Ways to Make the Hobby Better In This Bear Market; Playing "Buy, Sell, or Hold" on These 3 Players?; Revisiting Shohei Ohtani vs. Vladimir Guerrero Jr. Card Debate Jun 07, 2022

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EPISODE 59 - Clark, Hyung, and John discuss their hobby wish list (ie. what they'd like to see improve in the hobby) while collectors are all facing this bear market. Some of the suggestions include implementing AI technology for all grading companies for better accuracy and to speed up the grading process; Less focus on flipping and investing, and more from a collector standpoint; Retail prices to go down and have more collectors coming into the hobby.

Then they play Buy/Sell/Hold where each of them given a list of 3 players decides who they would rather buy, sell, or hold at this current time. Here are the lists debated on this week's show: Klay Thompson/Jaylen Brown/Jordan Poole; Joe Burrow/Justin Herbert/Trevor Lawrence; Shohei Ohtani/Vladimir Guerrero Jr./Aaron Judge; Nathan MacKinnon/Nikita Kucherov/Leon Draisaitl.

The guys close off the show with the weekly segment, "Pick One" where they put up two cards each and subsequently debate which one they rather invest in. The pairs for this week include: Mike Trout 2009 Bowman Chrome Xfractor autograph card /225 vs. Lebron James 2003 Topps Chrome Lebron Xfractor /220; Shohei Ohtani rookie card vs. Vladimir Guerrero Jr. rookie card; iconic vintage baseball cards vs. iconic modern baseball cards.

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.

Summer Strategies For Collecting and Investing in Sports Cards; Candy Digital Contest Announcement; Playing A Super Hypothetical "Pick One" May 31, 2022

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EPISODE 58 - Clark and John give their thoughts on the recent PSA grading controversy where one collector alleged all of his 22 cards submitted came back with an "evidence of trimming" label.

Then they discuss some of their sports card collecting and investing strategies heading into the summer with the NHL, NBA, and NFL all in the off-season, but with baseball (and other major sports like soccer, F1, tennis) in full swing. Plus they consider the state of the market and talk about what opportunities there might be for collectors and investors alike.

Clark then announces a contest for a chance for two podcast listeners to win one MLB NFT digital pack from Candy Digital. More details will be given on the @cardstothemoon and @fivecardguys Instagram accounts the week of May 30, 2022.

They close off the show with the weekly segment, "Pick One" where Clark and John both come up with pretty extravagant pairings this week. The pairs for this episode are a Holy Grail Luka Doncic card (ie. rookie patch autograph) vs. all the Luka Doncic PSA 10 Silver Prizms; and a Mario Lemieux O-Pee-Chee PSA 10 (pop count 48) vs. Connor McDavid non-rookie 1/1 autograph card BGS 9.5.

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 Alex aka Refractor Jones on His Amazing Collection of Sports Cards Plus How Beckett Magazine Determined Card Prices Back in the Day May 27, 2022

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EPISODE 57 - Clark and John get into the NHL playoffs and talk about players who might make good off-season targets.

Then they welcome Alex aka Refractor Jones (@refractorjones on Instagram) to the show and talk about his amazing sports card collection that requires rooms in his house specifically dedicated for his cards. Plus he talks about his experience as a former Beckett regional basketball analyst and reveals how the once revered magazine determined card prices back then (before the days of eBay and other online marketplaces determing current market value).

And with decades of experience collecting sports card, Alex is a true collector (and a self-described "cardboard hoarder" that never sells) but he explains why he still welcomes investor types and new hobbyists coming into the space.

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.

Backyard Breaks and Other Influencers Good or Bad for the Hobby?; Which NBA Stars Could be Good Off-Season Investments; Pick One - Manny Machado or Freddie Freeman? May 24, 2022

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EPISODE 56 - Clark, Hyung and John open up the episode discussing NBA players who could see a big bump now in card value that the conference finals are set and conversely players who could see a dip heading into the offseason (and might represent good buying opportunities).

Then they give their respective opinions on the whole Backyard Breaks controversy, but more importantly give advice on what collectors could do to stay positive in the hobby including one surprising suggestion for those who crave drama to do so by watching one particular Netflix reality TV show!

The guys then introduce a new segment called "Over/Under" where Clark presents five cards with a fixed dollar amount. Then Hyung and John guess whether the last sold card price was over or under that amount. Then they discuss whether the current prices of those cards are good buying or selling opportunities.

They close off the show with the weekly segment, "Pick One" where each of them put up two cards and subsequently debate which one they rather invest in. The pairs for this episode are Manny Machado Bowman Chrome autograph card vs. Freddie Freeman Bowman Chrome autograph card; Jordan Poole vs. Tyler Herro; and Ja Morant Silver Prizm rookie card (PSA 10) for $1,200 vs. Devin Booker Silver Prizm rookie card (PSA 10) for $2,000.

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 To Do In The Hobby During Times of Financial Market Volatility; Quick Thoughts on PSA Opening Economy Service for Members; List of Cards to Buy On Various Budgets May 17, 2022

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EPISODE 55 - Clark, Hyung and John discuss what they would do during these times of instability in all markets including whether they would sell their cards as it continues to tank in value, hold most of their cards and ride the wave, or buy sports cards at historic lows.

But off the top, they quickly talk about PSA opening up its economy service for its members and whether it's worth enrolling as a PSA member to take advantage of the $50/card fee.

Then they bring back the "On A Budget" segment where the guys give their list of potential buys based on a budget of $100, $1,000, and $5,000.

And finally they play Pick One where each of them put up two cards and subsequently debate which one they rather invest in. The pairs for this episode are Anthony Edwards Silver Prizm (PSA 10) vs. LaMelo Ball Silver Prizm (PSA 10); Vladimir Tarasenko Young Guns (PSA 10) vs Nazem Kadri Young Guns (PSA 10); and Ronald Acuna Jr. 2018 White Jersey Topps Update (PSA 10) vs. Ronald Acuna Jr. 2018 Topps Chrome Sapphire (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.

Is the Lebron James triple Logoman worth up to $6M?; Identifying which players in NBA and NHL playoffs are good buys May 13, 2022

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EPISODE 54 - Clark, Hyung and John start the Friday episode with their thoughts on the Lebron James triple Logoman being pulled and whether it's worth the estimated $3 to $6 million price tag.

Then they get into their main discussion talking about which players have impressed them in the NBA and NHL playoffs, and who they're targeting as good buys. Conversely, they talk about guys they're not as high on or have concerns with.

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.

Making Hobby Predictions (the downfall of Panini Prizm Basketball? BGS True Gems Undervalued?); Prevalence of Trimmed Cards in the Hobby; Prospects to Chase in 2022 Bowman Baseball May 10, 2022

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EPISODE 53 - Clark, Hyung and John quickly weigh in with their opinions on three hobby-related news items off the top of the show including the recent card trimming controversy of the Trevor Lawrence rookie card and the prevalence of trimmed cards in the market. They also touch upon the recent sale of the Lewis Hamilton PSA 7 non-autograph Topps Chrome superfractor and discuss whether the final sale price was too high or a steal. And third, they express their differing opinions on eBay's new authenticity guarantee of graded cards valued at more than $2,000.

The guys then give their hobby predictions on what they think might occur in either the short-term or long-term future. That includes the possibility of Panini Prizm Basketball losing its value due to high population counts of some cards; and how investing in BGS True Gem cards can be a nice investment play for the near-term future.

Then Hyung gives an in-depth talk about the 2022 Bowman Baseball release and the risk (and fun) of chasing prospects. He also compares this set to previously released Bowman Baseball sets in terms of the quality of prospects in each set, and names a few this year of who has great potential to make an impact in the big leagues.

Lastly, the guys get into their weekly Pick One segment (regular edition) with each of them presenting two cards and debating which one is the better investment. The pairs this week include: Mike Trout Bowman Rookie Card vs. Mike Trout Topps Update Rookie Card; Luka Doncic Panini Silver Prizm vs. Patrick Mahomes Optic Holo; and Auston Matthews Young Guns PSA 10 (at $2.3K) vs. Connor McDavid Young Guns PSA 10 (at $3K).

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.

Trying to Make Sense Again of Various Hobby Logic Issues; Discussing the 1/1 Wander Franco 2022 Topps Series 1 found in a pack at Walgreens; Can Lebron James Topps Chrome PSA 10 hit sub $5K? May 03, 2022

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EPISODE 52 - Clark, Hyung and John start the show with their thoughts on the recent sale of the Wander Franco 2022 Topps Series 1 Platinum one-of-one card, and the fact that it was found in a pack sold at Walgreens.

The guys then discuss things that only make sense in the hobby, which they call "Hobby Logic" and try to make sense of it. For instance, why do the non-numbered Silver Prizm cards still sell for more than a numbered, more rare parallel of the same card? Or why do PSA 9 "Mint" condition cards sell for the same cost as a raw card (and sometimes less). Or why are some parallel cards like the Orange Wave which is numbered to 25 significantly less valuable than a True Orange Refractor also numbered to 25.

They also play "Match Game" again this week where they tried to decide which of the three cards or sets they would buy, sell, or hold without repeating any of the categories. The first example was deciding where to slot the following three choices: Precious Metal Gem (PMG) cards vs. Color Blast cards vs. Kaboom inserts.

Lastly, the guys get into their weekly Pick One segment (the Hot Takes edition) with each of them presenting two hobby hot takes and then deciding which one is more likely to happen. The pairs this week include: Paper Parallel Cards vs. Chrome Parallel Cards; There will be no ROI in Luka Doncic cards within 12 months vs. There will be no ROI in Juan Soto cards; and Lebron James Topps Chrome Rookie Card (PSA 10) will sell for sub $5K vs. Michael Jordan Fleer Rookie Card (PSA 9) will sell for less than $20K.

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.

Speculating on Card Values of NBA Players Out of the Playoffs; An Education on The Association NFT Released by the NBA (And The Future of NFT Sports Collectibles) Apr 29, 2022

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EPISODE 51 - Clark, Hyung and John kick off this Friday episode by speculating on the sports card values of players who are now out of the NBA playoffs, starting with Kevin Durant and Kyrie Irving of the Brooklyn Nets that were surprisingly swept. They also discuss whether they're still investing in Trae Young and Nikola Jokic.

Then Clark explains what The Association NFT released by the NBA is and how some collectors are able to 10x their initial investment in one day (as well as how others can easily lose money). Then Clark, Hyung and John also discuss the future of NFTs in the sports collectible space and who out of the three of them is the most likely to adopt NFTs last.

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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