Hockey Card Haven

Michael Distefano
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This weekly podcast dives deep into the world of hockey card collecting flipping and investing. Hosts, Mike DiStefano and Anthony Santini, dig into the latest breaking news in the hobby and give quality analysis of the card market and new product releases.

  1. 5d ago

    PSA Raises Grading Prices AGAIN! What It Means for Hockey Card Collectors

    PSA just made a MAJOR change to the sports card grading landscape, and we’re breaking down what it means for hockey card collectors! The new $84.99 PSA Standard grading tier, 100–110 business day turnaround, the massive backlog, and the future of Value pricing could fundamentally change how collectors decide which cards are worth grading.We’re joined by Kevin Douglas of KD Collectibles, a leading PSA grading submitter, to get the inside perspective on the grading world. Kevin breaks down the PSA changes, the grading process, TAG vs. PSA, CGC entering more of the sports card market, the future of grading, and whether collectors are creating a “Junk Slab Era.”We also discuss why good NHL players don't necessarily make good hockey cards, using Ryan O'Reilly as the perfect example, plus whether collectors are becoming too focused on PSA 10s and leaving PSA 9s behind.In This Episode:🏒 Why even Stanley Cup winners and Conn Smythe winners can struggle in the card market📈 PSA's new $84.99 Standard tier — How grading economics are changing💰 Is the Value tier gone for good?💡 When should you actually grade a card?📉 The “Junk Slab Era” debate📈 Legends rising while hobby duds lose valueHockey Card Stock ExchangeBUY LOW & SELL HIGH CandidatesPlus, we play “TO GRADE OR NOT TO GRADE” and put some cards to the test.Are we heading toward a hockey card market correction, or is this simply the hobby becoming healthier by separating true collectible stars from the rest?Subscribe to Hockey Card Haven for more hockey card collecting, grading, investing, market analysis and hobby news!Listen on Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/5bMxDVBWfyZ6CVDERisDI5?si=oRHfwEcPS0uNvJSFCrol3g Listen on Apple PodcastsUse our WhatNot Promo Code to get a free $15 credit: https://whatnot.com/invite/abcardz_ *This is not financial investment advice.

  2. Sep 3

    HOCKEY CARD MARKET BOOMING… But Is a Correction Coming? | Market update, PSA Backlog, & Schaefer 1/1

    The hockey card hobby is STILL BOOMING — but is a market correction coming after the summer?In this episode of the Hockey Card Haven Podcast, we break down the latest trends in the hockey card market, including CardLadder’s massive $1.23 BILLION August report, the top 5 hockey card sales from August, and whether IP autographs are becoming more common in modern collections.We also have a HUGE hobby chase pull alert: the Matthew Schaefer 1/1 Debut Patch has officially surfaced! We discuss what happens next, how rare this card really is, and what we think it could be worth.Then, it’s time for a major PSA update. With the latest backlog numbers, are we heading toward a world where Value Bulk never comes back? What happens when the enormous PSA backlog finally hits the market? Could a flood of graded cards actually hurt the hobby? And if PSA permanently abandons the lower-end Value Bulk market, which grading company is best positioned to take over — TAG, CGC, SGC or Beckett (BGS)?Finally, we look ahead to some of the biggest upcoming hockey card releases, including Upper Deck Premier, releasing September 2, and 2025-26 Upper Deck Series One, arriving October 7 — just one month before the Expo.🏒 In this episode:- Hockey card market reaches $1.23B in August- Top 5 hockey card sales of August- Are IP autographs becoming more popular?- Is a hockey card market correction coming?- Matthew Schaefer 1/1 Debut Patch SURFACES- Schaefer 1/1 price prediction- PSA backlog update- Will PSA Value Bulk ever return?- What happens when the PSA backlog floods the market?- TAG vs CGC vs SGC vs BGS- Upcoming Upper Deck Premier release- Upper Deck Series One release date- Biggest hockey card chase cards to watchIf you collect hockey cards, Young Guns, NHL rookies, PSA slabs, Upper Deck, Connor Bedard, Macklin Celebrini, Matthew Schaefer or you're interested in hockey card investing and the sports card market, this episode is for you.Subscribe to Hockey Card Haven for weekly hockey card market news, investing, collecting, new releases, product reviews, big pulls and the latest NHL card sales.#HockeyCards #SportsCards #HockeyCardHaven #PSA #UpperDeck #MatthewSchaefer #YoungGuns #NHL #CardCollecting #HockeyCardInvestingListen on Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/5bMxDVBWfyZ6CVDERisDI5?si=oRHfwEcPS0uNvJSFCrol3g Listen on Apple PodcastsUse our WhatNot Promo Code to get a free $15 credit: https://whatnot.com/invite/abcardz_ *This is not financial investment advice.

  3. Aug 19

    Macklin Celebrini 1/1 sale OBLITERATES modern card Records

    Welcome back to Episode 88 of the **Hockey Card Haven Podcast!** Mike DiStefano and Anthony Santini dive into the biggest stories from the hockey card hobby, including the conclusion of the massive **Macklin Celebrini Young Guns Outburst Gold 1/1 auction**.🏒 **IN THIS EPISODE:**💰 The final sale price of the **Macklin Celebrini Young Guns Outburst Gold 1/1** — and whether it exceeded expectations👑 A look at the **Connor McDavid Young Guns Outburst 1/1**📊 The latest **PSA backlog tracker** and grading updates🎮 Anthony's mystery **game for Mike**📦 Pickups of the week🗓️ Upcoming card showsThe hockey card market continues to evolve, and the **Celebrini 1/1 sale could be one of the biggest hobby moments of 2026**. What does the result mean for the values of other modern hockey grails?Let us know what you think in the comments!👍 **LIKE** the video🔔 **SUBSCRIBE** to Hockey Card Haven💬 **COMMENT** with your thoughts and questionsListen to the Hockey Card Haven Podcast on **Spotify** and watch every episode here on YouTube.#HockeyCards #MacklinCelebrini #HockeyCardHaven #ConnorMcDavid #PatrickKane #UpperDeck #YoungGuns #SportsCards #HockeyCardInvesting #HockeyCardCollectingListen on Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/5bMxDVBWfyZ6CVDERisDI5?si=oRHfwEcPS0uNvJSFCrol3g Listen on Apple PodcastsUse our WhatNot Promo Code to get a free $15 credit: https://whatnot.com/invite/abcardz_ *This is not financial investment advice.

  4. Aug 5

    Is the hobby in BIG trouble?

    Welcome back to the show! 🏒📈This week we're breaking down everything that happened at **The National Sports Collectors Convention**, including the biggest hobby storylines, the insane prices collectors were paying, the **PSA grading controversy**, and why **Upper Deck's booth** may have stolen the show.We also each reveal our **Top 3 Hockey Card Must-Buys** with a **$500 budget**, discussing players we believe have the biggest upside heading into the 2026-27 NHL season. Is **Ivan Demidov** the best buy in hockey? Is **Quinton Byfield** ready for another jump? Is **Frank Nazar** still flying under the radar?On the flip side, we talk about the players and rookie cards we're avoiding this offseason, including whether the market has gotten too expensive for some of hockey's hottest young stars.To wrap things up, we play a fun game of **Blind Ranking** some of the hobby's biggest rookie cards.👇 Let us know in the comments:• Which player are you buying this offseason?• Which hockey card is the best investment right now?• How would you rank these rookie cards?Don't forget to LIKE 👍, SUBSCRIBE 🔔, and turn on notifications so you never miss another hockey card market update.#HockeyCards #TheNational #SportsCards #UpperDeck #YoungGuns #PSA #NHL #HockeyCardInvesting #SportsCardCollector #TheCup #FutureWatchAuto #IvanDemidov #QuintonByfield #FrankNazar #CardCollectingThis description is packed with keywords that people are actively searching while still reading naturally for viewers and YouTube's algorithm.Listen on Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/5bMxDVBWfyZ6CVDERisDI5?si=oRHfwEcPS0uNvJSFCrol3g Listen on Apple PodcastsUse our WhatNot Promo Code to get a free $15 credit: https://whatnot.com/invite/abcardz_ *This is not financial investment advice.

  5. Jul 27

    Is this 1/1 Macklin Celebrini card going to change the hockey card hobby FOREVER?

    The biggest hockey card of the year has finally been pulled.In this episode of **Hockey Card Haven**, we break down the stunning discovery of the **1/1 Macklin Celebrini Young Guns Gold Outburst** and what could become one of the biggest sales in hockey card history.We discuss:🏒 Is the Celebrini 1/1 the greatest modern hockey card ever made?💰 SlabSharks' massive $600,000 bounty offer📈 Why the owner chose Goldin Auction instead🔥 Could this card break the all-time modern hockey card record?📦 Will Series 2 sealed wax prices rise or fall now that the biggest chase card has surfaced?💎 How this sale could impact Macklin Celebrini's market—and the hockey card hobby as a wholeIf you're into hockey cards, Upper Deck Young Guns, PSA grading, sports card investing, or hockey card collecting, this is an episode you won't want to miss.Be sure to **LIKE** the video, **SUBSCRIBE** to Hockey Card Haven, and let us know in the comments:**What do you think the Macklin Celebrini 1/1 Young Guns Gold Outburst will sell for? Would you take the $600,000 offer or send it to auction?**#HockeyCards #MacklinCelebrini #YoungGuns #UpperDeck #SportsCards #PSA #GoldOutburst #HockeyCardHaven #CardCollecting #SportsCardInvestingListen on Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/5bMxDVBWfyZ6CVDERisDI5?si=oRHfwEcPS0uNvJSFCrol3g Listen on Apple PodcastsUse our WhatNot Promo Code to get a free $15 credit: https://whatnot.com/invite/abcardz_ *This is not financial investment advice.

  6. Jul 22

    🚨 Hockey Card Market Stays HOT Through Summer | Ultimate Collection, Celebrini & Halifax Expo recap

    In this episode of the Hockey Card Haven Podcast Mike DiStefano, Anthony Santini, and special guest Phil Marsh (Loud Phil) from the Hockey Card Gongshow Podcast break down the biggest stories in the hockey card hobby. 👍 If you enjoyed this episode, be sure to **LIKE**, **SUBSCRIBE**, and **turn on notifications** so you never miss our weekly hockey card market updates.Listen on Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/5bMxDVBWfyZ6CVDERisDI5?si=oRHfwEcPS0uNvJSFCrol3g Listen on Apple PodcastsUse our WhatNot Promo Code to get a free $15 credit: https://whatnot.com/invite/abcardz_ *This is not financial investment advice.

  7. Jul 8

    Connor Bedard Injury causing PANIC in the Hockey Card Market | Free Agency, Leo Carlsson & Grading

    The hockey card market had a HUGE week, and we're breaking down everything collectors need to know!In this episode of Hockey Card Haven, we react to the biggest NHL news and discuss how it impacts the hockey card hobby, including:🏒 Connor Bedard sidelined for FOUR MONTHS – Is this a buying opportunity or the start of a market correction?🏒 How the hobby reacted to NHL Free Agency, including Sergei Bobrovsky's move to Toronto.🏒 Leo Carlsson's massive offer sheet and what it could mean for the future values of young superstars like Macklin Celebrini, Connor Bedard, and Cale Makar.🏒 Ivan Demidov's new contract and whether his cards are still worth investing in.🏒 Alexander Ovechkin's extension and how a potential farewell season could impact his card market.🏒 Upper Deck announces 2025-26 Tableau Hockey – First impressions and whether collectors should be excited.🏒 PSA sets another all-time grading record. Are we heading toward another "junk slab" era?Whether you're buying, selling, grading, investing, or simply collecting hockey cards, we'll cover the latest hobby trends, market movements, and our biggest takeaways from another wild week.💬 What do YOU think?• Are you buying or selling Connor Bedard cards?• Is Leo Carlsson the next hobby superstar?• Are you excited for Upper Deck Tableau Hockey?Leave your thoughts in the comments!👍 If you enjoyed the episode, please LIKE, SUBSCRIBE, and turn on notifications so you never miss the latest hockey card news, market updates, and hobby discussions.#HockeyCards #ConnorBedard #UpperDeck #PSA #NHL #HockeyCardMarket #YoungGuns #LeoCarlsson #IvanDemidov #AlexanderOvechkin #SportsCards #CardCollectingListen on Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/5bMxDVBWfyZ6CVDERisDI5?si=oRHfwEcPS0uNvJSFCrol3g Listen on Apple PodcastsUse our WhatNot Promo Code to get a free $15 credit: https://whatnot.com/invite/abcardz_ *This is not financial investment advice.

  8. Jul 1

    Gavin McKenna cards are BOOMING!!

    The NHL Draft is in the books, and the hockey card market is already reacting! On Episode 84 of the Hockey Card Haven Podcast, Mike DiStefano and Anthony Santini break down the biggest hobby stories of the week, including Gavin McKenna's exploding card market, way-too-early rookie card price predictions, and which current Toronto Maple Leafs stand to benefit the most from McKenna becoming the new face of the franchise. In this episode, we discuss:🏒 Our thoughts on the 2026 NHL Draft and Upper Deck's increased involvement in promoting the hobby.📈 Gavin McKenna card sales since being selected first overall.💰 Way-too-early predictions for McKenna Young Guns, Future Watch Auto, Rookie Shield, and Outburst 1/1 values.🍁 Which Maple Leafs players could see their hockey card markets rise the most because of McKenna.🔥 Ranking the most hobby-relevant NHL free agents, including Alex Ovechkin, Patrick Kane, and Sergei Bobrovsky.🎥 A follow-up on last week's Black Future Watch Auto discussion.📦 The latest PSA grading backlog update and why collectors are increasingly turning to SGC and Beckett. What do YOU think?💬 How much will Gavin McKenna's Young Guns rookie card sell for?💬 Which NHL free agent will have the biggest impact on the hockey card market? If you enjoy hockey cards, sports card investing, NHL collecting, and hobby market analysis, be sure to LIKE the video, SUBSCRIBE to the channel, and turn on notifications so you never miss an episode! #HockeyCards #GavinMcKenna #UpperDeck #YoungGuns #NHLDraft #SportsCards #HockeyCardCollecting #PSA #MapleLeafs #CardInvesting

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This weekly podcast dives deep into the world of hockey card collecting flipping and investing. Hosts, Mike DiStefano and Anthony Santini, dig into the latest breaking news in the hobby and give quality analysis of the card market and new product releases.

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  • Creator
    Michael Distefano
  • Years Active
    2024 - 2026
  • Episodes
    73
  • Rating
    Clean
  • Copyright
    © Michael Distefano
  • Show Website
    Hockey Card Haven