Cards To The Moon

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Celebrating 50 episodes; When Selling At A Loss Makes Sense and Other Buy/Sell Strategies; Which Gives Better ROI – Bowman Chrome 1st Autograph or Topps Chrome Autograph Cards? Apr 26, 2022

Show notes

EPISODE 50 - Clark, John, and Hyung look back at almost one year of recording Cards To The Moon as they celebrate their 50th podcast episode. They also take the time to reflect on how the hobby has changed since they first started the podcast.

Then for the Hobby Headlines segment, the guys talk about various buy/sell strategies including when selling at a loss makes total sense.

Plus they introduce a new segment called "Match Game" in this episode where they are given 3 players and they must decide which of the 3 to buy, to sell, and to hold (without matching more than 1 player to each category). The choices for each set were: Ronald Acuna/Fernando Tatis Jr./Juan Soto; Connor McDavid/Auston Matthews/Sidney Crosby; Nikola Jokic/Giannis Antetokounmpo/Joel Embiid; Patrick Mahomes/Tom Brady/Aaron Rodgers.

They end the show with the weekly Pick One segment (Regular Edition) where they put up two cards or set, and then each decides which one they would rather invest in. This week's Pick One pairs include: Bowman Chrome 1st Autograph Card vs. Topps Chrome Autograph Card; Vladimir Guerrero Jr. Bowman Chrome 1st Autograph Card vs. Vladimir Guerrero Topps Chrome Green Refractor Autograph Card; Juan Soto Topps Chrome Update Refractor (PSA 10) vs. any single card around $5K of Acuna, Tatis, Guerrero Jr., Ohtani.

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 Trend Observations from Local Card Show; Examining Whether Five MLB Players Off to Hot Starts Are Worth Investing In; Are Marvel Cards or F1 Cards a Fad? Apr 19, 2022

Show notes

EPISODE 49 - Clark, John, and Hyung talk about their recent experience setting up at a live local card show and discuss what hobby trends they observed.

Then for the Hobby Headlines segment, they talked about five MLB players off to hot starts and whether they're buying, selling or fading their rookie cards. The players include: Alex Bregman / Steven Kwan / Luis Robert / Giancarlo Stanton / Clayton Kershaw.

The guys then play "Fast Five" and go through another list of five players – this time in the NBA – who could make an impact in the playoffs. But are their cards worth buying into now or are the prices at its peak already. The players they discuss in this segment include: Ja Morant / Anthony Edwards / Kyrie Irving / Joel Embiid / Jayson Tatum.

They finish off the show with the weekly Pick One segment (Hot Takes Edition) where they give two hobby hot takes and then debate on which one is likelier to happen. This week's Pick One pairs include: Bo Bichette is a better investment than Vladimir Guerrero Jr. vs. Bryce Harper is a better investment than Juan Soto; Brooklyn Nets are overrated and aren't gonna win jack vs. The Grizzlies are overrated and aren't gonna win jack; and Marvel Cards are a fad vs. F1 cards are a fad.

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.

Can Change in HGA Leadership Turn Ship Around?; Answering Listener Questions (Which Grading Companies are Best for Your Cards?) Apr 15, 2022

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EPISODE 48 - In this Friday episode, Clark, Hyung, and John discuss off the top of the episode what they hope the change in leadership at Hybrid Grading Approach (HGA) will bring for collectors.

Then they spend the rest of the show answering a question from a podcast listener who asks what are the strengths of each of the major grading companies and which sports cards would we send to the different grading card companies that currently exist (ie. PSA / BGS / SGC).

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.

Scottie B. Cards Returns To The Show To Talk Baseball Card Investments; Checking Out The Most Expensive Sports Card Sales in 2022 to Date; Future Value of Golf Cards? Apr 12, 2022

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EPISODE 47 - Clark, John, and Hyung welcome back Scott Baldwin, aka Scottie B. Cards on YouTube, to the show where he shared some in-depth knowledge on baseball and baseball cards.

As the guys went down the list in this week's Data Dive segment of the top 10 active MLB players with the highest career average WAR (Wins Above Replacement), Scott gave his opinion on which players from the list are still worth investing in. And he also shared some good tidbits of info about certain baseball cards that most collectors would not have known (like Paul Goldschmidt not having any rookie autograph cards with the RC logo).

But off the top, Clark, Hyung, and John react to the list of top 5 highest sports cards sales in 2022 to date. Number one on the list? A Honus Wagner T206 Sweet Caporal card graded PSA 1, of course. And see if any of the guys predicted the correct winner of the Masters.

They finish off the show with a baseball-themed of the popular Pick One segment where they pit two cards against one another and debate which one they would rather invest in. This week's Pick One pairs include: SGC 10/10 cards vs BGS 9.5/10 True Gem cards; Rip 2018 Topps Chrome Update Mega Box $500 (Soto, Acuna, Ohtani) or two 2019 Topps Chrome Mega Box (Vladimir Guerrero Jr., Tatis); Bobby Witt Jr. Bowman Chrome 1st Autograph (PSA 10) for $3,000 vs. Julio Rodriguez Bowman Chrome 1st Autograph (PSA 10) for $2,500K.

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.

The Importance of Inclusivity in the Hobby; Quick Reactions of Big Hobby News Including WWE/Fanatics Deal, Rebranding of CSG Graded Slabs; Launch of PSA Vault Apr 05, 2022

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EPISODE 46 - Clark, John, and Hyung kick off the show covering several recent hobby news and their immediate reactions to them, which include the WWE/Fanatics deal, the rebranding of CSG graded slabs, and the launch of the PSA Vault.

They move on to this week's Hobby Headlines segment, discussing the issue of having more inclusivity in the hobby – more specifically focusing on the benefits of getting more women in the hobby as well as the next generation of kids – and what needs to be done to achieve that goal.

Then with the guys preparing to attend and set up at a local live sports card show, they talk about some of the cards they hope to target especially in this particular market.

Finally in the regular weekly segment, Pick One, they start off with a podcast listener submission pitting a Bobby Orr 1966 Topps Rookie Card (PSA 6) vs. Wayne Gretzky 1979 O-Pee-Chee Rookie Card (PSA 6); Fernando Tatis Jr. Rainbow Foil Rookie Card vs. Fernando Tatis Jr. Topps Chrome Blue Refractor; and Nikola Jokie 2015 Prizm (PSA 10) just under $600 vs. Mookie Betts 2014 Topps Chrome (PSA 10) just under $800.

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.

New Friday Episodes Starting This Week!; Data Dive on Top 10 NBA PPG Leaders on Active Playing List to Identify Underrated and Overrated Players Apr 01, 2022

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EPISODE 45 - Clark, John, and Hyung are back with a new second episode this week, which they plan to continue to air every other Friday with hopes of providing two shows every week in the near future.

The Friday episodes will typically be shorter as we focus on just one segment where we can go a little more in depth on certain hobby topics or to answer good listener questions (you can submit your questions by DMing us @cardstothemoon or @fivecardguys on Instagram or by emailing hello@fivecardguys.com.

In this episode, they take another "Data Dive" and examine the top 10 active NBA players with the highest career average points per game (PPG) to identify some of the best consistent scoring leaders in the game. And then they go through each one on the list and choose whether they are underrated, overrated or properly rated in the hobby.

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.

Drake's Impact on the Hobby; Veefriends Trading Cards Worth Thousands of Dollars?; Identifying Undervalued "Sleeper" Sports Cards and Sets Mar 29, 2022

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EPISODE 44 - Clark, John, and Hyung start the show by giving their takes on some recent hobby news including what the Upper Deck Radiance triple autograph card of Lebron James, Michael Jordan and Kobe Bryant ultimately sold for (and how much they were off by in their final predictions); what kind of impact Drake has on the hobby as he gets deeper into breaking high-end sports card products; and the recent sales of Veefriends (by zerocool) trading cards on eBay.

Then in the Hobby Headlines segment, the guys talk about "sleepers" in the hobby, identifying which cards/sets/players they think are currently undervalued. Conversely, they give their takes on cards that are "cheap" but still not worth investing in.

They close off the episode with the regular weekly segment, Pick One. It was the Hot Takes edition of Pick One this week, where Clark, Hyung and John each give two hobby hot takes and debate which one is more likely to happen or more true. The Pick One pairs for this episode include: Ja Morant rookie cards are underpriced vs. Luka Doncic rookie cards are overpriced; Luka Doncic and the Mavericks will surprise everyone and win the championship this year vs. Darius Garland and the Cavaliers will surprise everyone and win the championship this year; Zion Williamson rookie cards will be worth more than Ja Morant rookie cards by the end of next season vs. Zion Williamson rookie cards will be worth close to nothing by the end of next season.

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.

Reacting to Big Sports News and How it Might Impact Sports Card Values (Tom Brady Unretired; Drake Ripping Flawless, Tatis Injury); Data Dive on top NHL PPG Leaders and Picking Underrated Players Mar 22, 2022

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EPISODE 43 - Clark, John, and Hyung are back together again as they discuss three noteworthy sports and hobby-related news, and how that might impact the card values of the players in question. The recent news include: Tom Brady's unretirement; Drake opening stacks of Panini Flawless basketball cards; and Fernando Tatis Jr.'s wrist fracture putting him on the IL list for three months.

But they open the show with their guesses on the final bid of the incredible triple on-card autograph of three GOAT basketball players – Michael Jordan, Lebron James, and Kobe Bryant (the auction closed by the time this show aired and our guesses were a little off the mark!)

The guys then introduce a new segment called "Data Dive" where they take one key stat and create a list of the top 10 players who are leading in that category. This week, they tackle the career average points per game (PPG) leaders currently playing in the NHL to measure some of the best consistent scoring leaders.

Then finally, they end the show with the regular weekly segment, Pick One. It was the regular edition of Pick One this week, where Clark, Hyung and John each pick two cards and debate which is a better investment. The Pick One pairs for this episode include: Vladimir Guerrero Jr. 2019 Topps Heritage red ink autograph card /70 (PSA 10 - $3850) vs. 2022 Topps Heritage Wander Franco red ink autograph redemption ($4300); Cole Caufield vs Trevor Zegras; Upper Deck Radiance triple autograph card of Michael Jordan, Lebron James, and Kobe Bryant vs. Panini Flawless triple logoman of Giannis Antetokounmpo, Stephen Curry, Kevin Durant.

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 William Chong of Dolly's Toys and Games on Running a Hobby Shop and Insights from Topps Industry Conference; Thoughts on Launch of zerocool; Playing "Rip or Flop" on Hobby Box Releases Mar 15, 2022

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EPISODE 42 - Clark and Hyung chat with William Chong, owner of Dolly's Toys and Games in Toronto, Canada, on his experience running a hobby shop and what's changed over the years in the hobby. He also shared one thing he would change about the sports card industry as well as what insights he's gained about the state of the hobby from his recent trip to the Topps Industry Conference – the first with Fanatics taking over the iconic brand.

But off the top, Clark and Hyung discuss the launch of Fanatic's zerocool trading card company that primarily focuses on entertainment and pop culture.

And after the interview with William, the guys run through a list of upcoming hobby box releases and play "Rip or Flop" where they indicate if the new release is worth ripping or not. The new sets being released this month include 2022 Topps Opening Day Baseball; 2021 Topps Chrome Formula 1; 2021-22 Panini Prizm Premier League Soccer; 2021 Panini Contenders Football; and 2022 Leaf Vibrance.

They end the show with the regular weekly segment, Pick One – Hot Takes Edition, where Clark and Hyung each give two hobby hot takes and debate which is likelier to happen. The Pick One pairs for this episode include: PSA 10 loses steam over the year vs. SGC becomes backlogged and becomes PSA 2.0 over the year; Celebrity Trading Cards will see six-figure sales over the year vs. Digital NFT trading cards will see six-figure sales over the year.

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.

Looking for Signs of Shilled Sports Card Auctions and How to Avoid Them; Buy or Sell on Players Who Are Surprisingly in Top 5 Scoring in NHL and NBA Mar 08, 2022

Show notes

EPISODE 41 - Off the top of this episode, Clark, Hyung, and John reassess their concern level for baseball card values in light of the ongoing MLB lockout. Then in the Hobby Headlines segment, they discuss the problem with shilled auctions, how to spot them, and offer some solutions on how to avoid being a part of one (while waiting for some major platforms to clamp down on shill bidding).

The guys then play another round of Fast Five – this time indicating whether they would buy, sell, or hold cards of players who are somewhat surprisingly performing extremely well and currently sitting in the top 5 scoring categories (for both the NHL and NBA). The players include: Jonathan Huberdeau; Nazem Kadri; Johnny Gaudreau; Joel Embiid; and DeMar DeRozan.

The show ends off with its regular weekly segment, Pick One – Regular Edition, where they each give two sports cards or sets and debate which one they would rather invest in. The Pick One pairs for this episode include: Trae Young Panini Prizm Silver (PSA 10) at $750 vs. Ja Morant Panini Prizm Silver (PSA 10) at $2,000; Kyle Lewis Bowman Chrome base (PSA 10) at $20 vs. Gavin Lux Bowman Chrome base (PSA 10) at $40; and Luka Doncic Red Prizm /299 (PSA 9) at $2,500 vs. Luka Doncic Silver Prizm (PSA 10) at $3,000.

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.

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