The Shallow End

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The Shallow End ep 27 - Bob Hosta Has a System Jan 12, 2024

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Bob Hosta (@bobhostacollection on IG) wasn't satisfied with his collection, so he created a system to help him upgrade into a PC that he today describes as being so much better that he sometimes forgets they're his cards. This is the story of a collector who created a new ecosystem for himself because the old one wasn't as rewarding as it should have been. Thanks for listening.

The Shallow End is hosted by Dave Schwartz (@Iowa_Dave_Sportscards on IG).

The Shallow End ep 26 - Move Fast and Move With Purpose Jan 05, 2024

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Would you trade 24 cards for one? Most of us in the hobby would – and have. In this episode, Dave talks about some recent moves he needed to make in order to pick up a new card.

The Shallow End ep 25 - Reflection Makes Our PCs Better Dec 29, 2023

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Like any year, 2023 has seen highs and lows. Successes, failures, triumphs, challenges -- all can be used as lessons to make 2024 an even better year in the hobby.

The Shallow End ep 24 - Six Questions That Can Shape Your PC's Future Dec 22, 2023

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This is an episode about process, about asking ourselves questions that will keep us focused. In this episode, Dave shares the six questions he tries to ask himself before each card acquisition.

The Shallow End ep 23 - Trying to Find "The Lull" Dec 15, 2023

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Somewhere between prospecting and trying to get in on a Hall of Famer before they retire lies "The Lull." It's the forgettable part of a player's career, and if you're collecting on a budget, it might the opportunity we need to get the cards we want.

The Shallow End ep 22 - Interview with Derek, a Ray Lankford Supercollector Dec 09, 2023

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Derek, aka @RayLankfordCollection on IG, has been around the hobby for decades and has access to some of the best cards of legendary players. Yet his greatest satisfaction comes in supercollecting Ray Lankford, a very good but from far from iconic figure in MLB history. Derek is proof that when it comes to collecting, true value comes from emotional connection, not monetary value.

The Shallow End ep 21 - Report from an Iowa Card Show Dec 01, 2023

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Where Dave lives, a card show is a special occasion. They don't happen all that often, but that doesn't mean they're not plagued with the same issues as card shows across the country. At least the dollar boxes were good.

The Shallow End ep 20 - Why Did I Buy That ^%$! Card? Nov 29, 2023

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(Originally aired 11.17.2023) Bad habits never die. They come, they go, but they're never truly gone. In this episode, Dave covers a recent misstep in the hobby.

The Shallow End ep 19 - The Joy of Not Collecting Victor Wembanyama Nov 22, 2023

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(Originally aired 11.10.2023) As sports fans we are witnesses to the beginning of an incredible journey: the start of Victor Wembanyama's career. This might be one of the few times when collecting cards makes the situation less fun, not more. In this episode, Dave wonders whether Wembanyama is better enjoyed on our screens than in our collections.

The Shallow End ep 18 - An Investor Wades Into the Shallow End Nov 22, 2023

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(Originally aired 11.3.2023) Paul Hickey has a simple question: Why? The person behind @sportscardstrategy and NoOffSeason.com visits with Dave to discuss why it's important to investigate the personal motives behind our collecting. Paul is a proud sports-card investing strategist who's built his business on transparency. What you see is what you get. No tricks, no misdirection, just straight-forward talk about sports cards and money.

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