Cards To The Moon

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2021 Hobby Predictions We Got Right and Dead Wrong; Rating Recent Record Breaking Hobby Sales; Pick One - Hot Takes of What To Expect in the Hobby in 2022 Dec 28, 2021

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EPISODE 30 - To end the 2021 season of Cards To The Moon, Clark, Hyung, and John look back at the year and see which hobby predictions they got right (ie. Stephen Curry cards to the moon!) and which ones they got dead wrong (ie. investing in Lakers this season or MPJ). But before they get into their hits and misses of 2021, the guys share their initial thoughts on Logan Paul's $3.5M purchase of an authenticated case of 1st edition Pokemon cards. And then they go over some other recent record breaking sales in the hobby (including a $750K+ Luka Doncic as well as $72K Spiderman PMG) and discuss whether they think the buyer overpaid or got a steal. The guys then end off the last show of 2021 with the "Pick One – Hot Takes Edition" with each offering two hot takes on what they expect to see in the hobby in 2022, which they will subsequently debate on which is more likely to occur. The Pick One pairs in this episode are: Bobby Witt Jr. 1st Bowman Chrome Auto will be a six-figure card (non superfractor) vs. Wander Franco 1st Bowman Chrome Autograph will be a six-figure card (non superfractor); The Honus Wagner T206 will become the first eight-figure card vs. any other card will become the first eight-figure card; Hockey cards are going to see a major boom in 2022 vs. golf cards are going to see a major boom in 2022.

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 @fivecardguys.

Are Color Match Parallel Cards Worth The Premium (plus other very specific collector preference cards)?; Too Late to Invest in 3-Point King Stephen Curry Rookies?; Talking PC Christmas Wish List Cards Dec 21, 2021

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EPISODE 29 - Clark, Hyung, and John discuss off the top what they would do with F1 sports cards (in particular with Lewis Hamilton and Max Verstappen cards) now that the finale results are in. Plus they talk about whether it's too late to buy high-end sports cards of Stephen Curry now that he's the all-time 3-point leader. And in this week's "Hobby Headlines" segment, the guys give their take on whether it's worth the long-term investment in specific cards that are valued higher right now for very specific reasons such as "color match" cards where the color of the player's uniform matches the color of the parallel card (ie. Jayson Tatum Green Prizm rookie card). Or is it worth a premium for serial numbered cards that happen to be the jersey number of the player. Or are multi-color patch cards worth significantly more than patch cards with just one or two colors visible. Plus with Christmas around the corner, they play "Christmas Wish List" where Clark, Hyung, and John share which card they would love to have for their PC and that they would never sell. To cap off the show, they play "Pick One – Regular Edition" with each offering two sports cards, and then debating which one they'd rather invest in. The Pick One pairs in this episode are: Fernando Tatis Topps Chrome base auto (PSA 10) vs. Vladimir Guerrero Jr. Topps Chrome refractor auto (BGS 9.5/10); Stephen Curry Topps Chrome rookie card (PSA 10) vs. 1 Bitcoin; Luka Doncic Panini Silver Prizm (PSA 10) for $3,500 vs. Trae Young Panini Silver Prizm (PSA 10) for $1,200.

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 @fivecardguys.

Interview with Ezra Levine (CEO of Collectable) on 2022 Hobby Predictions and the Mint Collective Event in Vegas; Future of F1 sports card values; More Hot Takes in 'Pick One' Segment Dec 14, 2021

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EPISODE 28 - Clark, Hyung, and John welcome special guest Ezra Levine, CEO of Collectable, who talks about his company – a fractional investment platform/app that allows users to own shares of high-end iconic sports cards. Plus Levine provides more details about the upcoming Mint Collective Event hosted by Collectable, taking place from Jan. 28 to 30, 2022 in Las Vegas, with the goal of bringing both sports card collectors and investors together at this one-of-a-kind event with an impressive roster of well-renowned speakers. He also reveals his 2022 hobby predictions including the sale of an eight-figure sports card. But the guys start the show with their own predictions on the value of F1 sports cards, especially after the exciting race finale this past weekend between Lewis Hamilton and Max Verstappen. Then they end the show playing "Pick One – Hot Takes Edition" with each offering two hobby hot takes and then choosing which one is more believable. The Pick One pairs in this episode are: Barry Bond rookie cards are undervalued vs. Tiger Woods rookie cards are undervalued; Modern case hits are bad long-term investments vs. Rare parallels are bad long-term investments; Kaboom inserts are overrated vs. Color Blasts are overrated.

We have a new 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 @fivecardguys.

Giannis Antetokounmpo the Hobby Ambassador?; Don't Get FOMO and Buy Pumped Up Cards (ie. Mac Jones Donruss Base); Showing and Telling Cards We Bought Recently and Why Dec 07, 2021

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EPISODE 27 - Clark, Hyung, and John have a laugh at Giannis Antetokounmpo bringing attention to the hobby in a recent press conference. Then they get into this week's Hobby Headlines, addressing the issue of sports cards that get pumped up in value (ie. Mac Jones Donruss Base Rookie Card PSA 10 that sold recently for an incredible $2.5K) and what you should do when you see these things happen. Hint: Don't buy into the FOMO effect. The guys also introduce a new segment titled, "Show And Tell" in which they share which cards they recently picked up and are extremely bullish on. They end the show playing "Pick One" as usual with each of the guys offering two sports cards and then debating which one they'd rather have. The Pick One pairs in this episode are: Fernando Tatis 2016 Bowman 1st Chrome base autograph card vs. Wander Franco 2019 Bowman 1st Chrome base autograph card; Zion Williamson Panini Prizm base card PSA 10 vs. Michael Porter Jr. Panini Prizm Silver PSA 10; Luka Doncic Panini Select Courtside Base rookie card vs. Luka Doncic Panini Select Concourse Silver rookie card.

We have a new Instagram page specifically for this podcast @cardstothemoon so please give us a follow there 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 @fivecardguys.

Taking a Deep Dive Into Josh Luber's White Paper/Essay on the State of the Hobby; Modern Base Prices Continue to Tumble – Time to Buy or Sell Off Quickly?; Pick One (Hot Takes Edition!) Nov 30, 2021

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EPISODE 26 - Clark, Hyung, and John kick off this show with what they're doing with modern base cards as the prices continue to tumble. Is it time to panic and liquidate or buy more at the dip? Then the guys get into the meat of today's episode by dissecting Josh Luber's (StockX Founder and now Chief Vision Officer of Fanatics Trading Cards) insightful White Paper/Essay on the state of the hobby. They discuss whether they agree or disagree on some of his key points including his reason for the hobby boom and subsequent major correction earlier this year. And they talk about whether they share in Luber's optimism of the hobby's future. Plus they react to some of his surprising statements in a recent interview such as his initial thoughts of Fanatics Trading Cards not likely to produce their own branded trading cards or set up their own grading company. This episode ends as usual with the "Pick One segment - the Hot Takes edition" with each of the guys offering two hobby hot takes and then debating on which they believe in more. The Pick One pairs in this episode are: PSA 10 is underrated vs. BGS 10 is overrated; Wander Franco will be the 2022 AL MVP vs. Luis Robert will be the 2022 AL MVP; and the Panini Select set will be irrelevant by 2026 vs. Upper Deck Hockey will be irrelevant by 2026.

We have a new Instagram page specifically for this podcast @cardstothemoon so please give us a follow there! 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 @fivecardguys.

Lessons Learned From Attending Live In-Person Card Show; Guessing the Cost and Turnaround Time of PSA Regular Service; Pick One Segment (Lewis Hamilton Refractor vs. Connor McDavid Young Guns) Nov 23, 2021

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EPISODE 25 - Clark, Hyung, and John discuss about the potential impacts of PSA opening up its regular service again this week, and offer guesses on how much it will now cost plus at what length of turnaround time will it be too much to return to PSA. Then the guys talk about their recent visit to a live in-person card show (the Sports Card Expo in Toronto), and share what they liked and disliked about the show. They also share what they ended up buying, trading, and selling, and what their strategies were to get the best deals. Finally, the show ends as usual with the "Pick One segment - the regular edition" with each of them offering two cards or players and then debating which one they would rather invest in. The Pick One pairs in this episode are: Lewis Hamilton Refractor Card vs. Connor McDavid Young Guns Card; Go back in on investing in base cards at 50% of its current market value or just invest in low-number serial numbered cards; and Stephen Curry Bowman rookie card (BGS 9.5) vs. Stephen Curry Bowman rookie card (PSA 9).

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 @fivecardguys.

Interview with Chris Costa on Opening "Card Vault", Using Tech to Grow The Hobby, and Meeting A-Listers; Should Breakers Claim The Best Spots?; Pick One (Hot Takes Edition) Nov 16, 2021

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EPISODE 24 - Clark, Hyung, and John welcome special guest Chris Costa (aka Costa Cards on Instagram) who talks about opening up a 1,600-square foot retail hobby shop to go along with his successful Big Night Breaks business. Costa also brings great insight into the hobby as a serial entrepreneur and shares what he'd like to see happen as the hobby grows and evolves. He also dishes on one of the coolest celebrity he's met since reentering the hobby (in addition to meeting Steve Aoki, Shaq, and Robert Kraft). The boys also discuss whether breakers should be able to claim the best spots (a controversial issue first posted on cardporn on Instagram). And they end the episode playing "Pick One - the hot takes edition" with each of them offering two hot hobby takes and then debating on which one is more true. This week's Pick One choices include: Paper parallels are better then Chrome parallels vs. SSP image variation are better then numbered rare flagship cards; Juan Soto will win 4 MVP awards vs. Shohei Ohtani will win 4 MVP awards; and Panini Select Basketball will overtake Panini Prizm Basketball vs. Optic Football will overtake Panini Prizm Football.

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 @fivecardguys.

Beginning of the End for Topps?; How to Best Prepare for Local In-Person Card Shows; Invest in Luka Doncic Silver PSA 8 or Luka Doncic Base PSA 10?; Introducing New "Double Down" Segment Nov 09, 2021

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EPISODE 23 - Clark, Hyung, and John question if it's the beginning of the end for Topps as the iconic company loses another trading card license – this time it's the WWE trading card license, which will now go to Panini America. Then moving on to this week's "Hobby Headlines," the guys get prepared for the local card show (the Sports Card Expo in Toronto) and offer tips on how to best prepare for any in-person card shows (ie. bring lots of cash and know relative comps of the cards you're looking to buy.) The boys then introduce a new segment called, "Double Down" in which they choose a card or player they are still super bullish on and looking to buy more of. Last but not least, Clark, Hyung and John, play "Pick One -the regular edition" with each of them offering two cards or players and then debating which one they would rather invest in. The Pick One pairs in this episode are: Fernando Tatis Sapphire rookie card vs. Fernando Tatis Foilboard rookie card; Rip for free multiple Panini Prizm basketball boxes vs. Rip for free one Panini Flawless basketball box; and Luka Doncic Silver Prizm rookie card (PSA 8) vs. Luka Doncic Base Prizm 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 @fivecardguys.

Time To Panic And Sell On Mahomes, Bellinger, And These Studs?; Revisiting "Dead Wrong" Moves Made In The Hobby; Pitchers Or D-Men To Gain Hobby Relevance Soon? (Pick One Hot Takes Edition!) Nov 02, 2021

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EPISODE 22 - Clark, Hyung, and John, open the show and discuss the surprise that Upper Deck has signed a licensing agreement with the NHL and NHLPA (and not Fanatics). They move on to this week's "Hobby Headlines" where the guys talk about whether it's time to panic on such stud players as Patrick Mahomes, Cody Bellinger, Mookie Betts, and Russell Westbrook, ranking each on a panic scale with "1" being "not worried at all" to "10" being, "Where's the panic button?" The boys also revisit some of their "Dead Wrong" moves again in the hobby and what they've learned from past mistakes. Lastly, they end the episode playing "Pick One" with each of them offering two hot takes this week and then debating which one is more likely to happen. The Pick One pairs in this episode include: LaMelo Ball will lead the Hornets to an NBA Championship vs. Lonzo Ball will lead the Bulls to an NBA Championship; Baseball pitchers will regain hobby relevance vs. Hockey defensemen will regain hobby relevance; and Patrick Mahomes will become the GOAT in football when his career is done vs. Connor McDavid will become the GOAT in hockey when his career is done.

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 @fivecardguys.

How Fast Is The PSA Express Service Really?; Weighing In On The Alleged Fake Card Slabbed By HGA Controversy; Marvel Cards vs. Golf Cards (Pick One) Oct 26, 2021

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EPISODE 21 - Hyung starts the show with his recent high-end PSA subs he got back using its impressive (albeit expensive) express service. Clark and John join the show to discuss the controversy of the alleged fake Michael Jordan card slabbed by HGA, and what grading companies in general need to do to build credibility. Plus the guys play "Fast Five" indicating whether they would buy, sell, or hold on the players selected. This week, the first three players are considered to be breakout candidates this season in the NBA (RJ Barrett, OG Anunoby; Jaren Jackson Jr.) plus two rookie QBs after Week 7 of the NFL (Trevor Lawrence and Mac Jones). They end the episode as usual playing "Pick One" with each of them offering two players, cards, or card sets and then debating which one is more likely to happen. The Pick One pairs this week include: Yordan Alvarez vs. Bo Bichette; Fernando Tatis Jr. 2016 Bowman Chrome Rookie Autograph Card vs. Ronald Acuna Jr. 2017 Bowman Chrome Rookie Autograph Card; Marvel cards vs. Golf 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 @fivecardguys.

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