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Auction Talk #55 with Nic (@thewharfsportscards) Mar 13, 2025

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This week on Auction Talk, Nic and I dive into the latest trends, key sales, and the cards collectors are chasing. From rare ‘90s inserts to modern monsters, we cover it all, including:

The Tom Brady 2004 Fleer EX Essential Credentials Now /19 jersey number copy and why it might be undervalued.
A 1998 Ultra Masterpieces Cal Ripken Jr. 1/1 and the case for Ripken getting more hobby love.
The coveted 1998 Ken Griffey Jr. Red Crusade /25 and why these cards matter to collectors
How Caitlin Clark continues to set new market records.
A 2009 Bowman Chrome Calvin Johnson Superfractor 1/1 PSA 10—a sneaky big-time card.
A blind ranking of Prizm designs that forces Nic into tough choices.

We also hit the mailbag with questions about the future of Panini cards, private sales data, and the psychology behind PC decisions.

If you’re following the market, this is an episode you don’t want to miss. Listen now and get ahead of the game.

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Conversations Are Currency: The Power of Talking to Other Collectors Mar 12, 2025

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The best collectors don’t go at it alone. Conversations shape the way we collect, helping us make smarter purchases, uncover rare finds, and build lasting relationships. In this episode, I break down why talking to other collectors is the most underrated edge in the hobby.

I’ll share insights from my recent conversations like what I learned, how they changed my perspective, and why surrounding yourself with the right people will take your collecting to the next level. If you’re not talking to other collectors, you’re limiting yourself.

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Passion to Profession: From Collector to eBay Powerhouse with Adam at AMT Memorabilia Mar 10, 2025

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Adam at AMT Memorabilia turned his passion for collecting into one of the top-selling eBay businesses in the hobby. In this episode of Passion to Profession, he shares his journey from breaking UFC cards for fun to running a full-scale consignment and breaking operation.

We talk about:

The mindset shift from collecting to business
His approach to standing out in a crowded marketplace
The challenges of scaling from a solo operation to a team
How AMT is bridging the gap between card shows and online auctions

Plus, we highlight five key cards from his latest auction—including a Tom Brady Downtown Gold and a Caitlin Clark 1/1 Auto.

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Buying Smart: Finding Value and Store of Value with Joey (@the.e.trader) Mar 07, 2025

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In this episode, I sit down with longtime collector Joey (@the.e.trader) to talk about what it means to identify cards as good stores of value. Joey has built his collection by recognizing opportunities, whether it's picking up rare Kobe PMGs or capitalizing on market shifts in Tom Brady gold parallels.

We break down:

How to spot undervalued cards
The balance between collecting and investing
Why understanding a market inside and out gives you an edge
The importance of buying cards that don’t require a long explanation

If you want to make better decisions when acquiring cards, this episode is a must-listen.

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Auction Talk #54 with Nic (@thewharfsportscards) Mar 06, 2025

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This week on Auction Talk, Nic from The Wharf Sports Cards and I go deep into auction trends, and the conversation takes a turn right away. We spend time analyzing a key threshold—$3,000—and what it tells us about the market’s health.

Collectors are making moves, consolidating into bigger cards, and the numbers back it up. We discuss:

The rise in $3K+ sales and what it means
Why GOATs like MJ, LeBron, Kobe, Brady, and Bonds continue to dominate
Set collectors quietly shaping the market (2012 Prizm Gold, anyone?)
The psychology behind moving cards and reworking collections
National Treasures—is the decline happening in real time?

We also hit on the biggest auctions from the past week, including some wild sales that had us scratching our heads.

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Identifying Opportunities Beyond Your Primary Collection Mar 05, 2025

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Collectors have lanes, but sometimes stepping outside those lanes can lead to some of the most rewarding moments in the hobby. In this episode, I explore what it means to identify opportunities beyond your primary collection. When do you recognize a shift? What drives the decision to explore a new category? How do you balance curiosity with discipline?

I share a personal experience of spotting an opportunity, the thought process behind making the move, and why I believe experimentation is crucial for long-term collecting success.

Tune in and let’s talk about expanding your collecting perspective while staying true to what you love.

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Passion to Profession: Being on the Front-End of the F1 Boom with Mike at Leahi51513 Mar 03, 2025

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Passion to Profession is back, and this time, we’re diving into the fast-growing world of F1 cards.

Mike at Leahi51513, the largest seller of F1 cards on eBay, joins the show to break down how he built a thriving business, why he believes F1 cards are a generational opportunity, and what he’s seeing in collector behavior.

We talk about:

How F1 cards went from overlooked to must-have
The global collector base driving demand
Lessons from the basketball boom and how they apply to F1
Why curated auctions are changing the game
The patience and mindset needed to turn passion into profession

Whether you're deep into F1 or just curious about new opportunities in the hobby, this one’s worth your time.

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Exploring What Luka to the Lakers Tells Us About Collectors w/ Chris McGill (@chris_hoj) Feb 28, 2025

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Luka Doncic is a Laker. The move that nobody saw coming has sent shockwaves through the NBA and the hobby. How are collectors reacting? What’s happening to Luka’s key cards? And what does this trade say about the player vs. team collecting dynamic?

Chris McGill (@chris_hoj) joins me to break it all down. We get into:

The immediate market impact on Luka’s cards
How the trade has shifted collector sentiment
The psychology of player collecting vs. team collecting
What this move means for Luka’s long-term collectibility

If you collect basketball cards, you need to hear this conversation.

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Auction Talk #53 with Nic (@thewharfsportscards) Feb 27, 2025

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The latest round of high-end sports card auctions had some absolute monsters, and we’re breaking it all down. From the $579K 1997-98 Skybox E-X2001 Essential Credentials Now /8 Kobe sale to the record-breaking Randy Moss 24 Karat Gold, we’re pulling back the curtain on what happened, what it means, and where things might be headed.

Why the Kobe 1997 Credentials Now BGS 9 didn’t crack a million
Victor Wembanyama’s Nebula sale and what it says about the market
A huge night for ‘90s football—Emmitt Smith, Randy Moss, and more
The continued rise of Kobe Bryant cards and why collectors are taking notice
Where LeBron and Luka stand after key auctions
How bidding strategy can make or break your purchases

If you love auctions, big-time sales, and the psychology behind them, this episode is for you.

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Trust is the Most Important Currency in the Hobby Feb 26, 2025

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Trust separates the best collectors and businesses from the ones that don’t last. Whether you’re buying, selling, trading, or simply engaging in the hobby, your reputation is everything.

In this episode, I break down why trust is the real currency in collecting, how it’s built, how it’s lost, and why it impacts every decision we make. I share a recent personal experience of an effortless deal with a trusted collector and why direct relationships are more valuable than chasing every last dollar. If you care about the long-term game in collecting, this episode is for you.

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