3rd Down Pulled

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3rd Down Pulled is the podcast from 3rd Down Trading Card Shop in Keighley. Each episode, the 3rd Down team sits down with someone from the UK trading card hobby, from vendors and breakers to show organisers and collectors, to talk about how they got into cards, the shows they love and where the hobby is heading. Guests so far include Luke from The Hobby Box, Harry from London Card Show, CLA Cards, Craig from Diamondback, Jesse Gibson and Grails by Gus, with episodes on The National, grading, repacks, Pokémon, women's football cards and more. Listen on YouTube, Spotify and Apple Podcasts, and follow us on Instagram @3rddownuk.

  1. 4h ago

    Do Card Show Vendors Really Make Loads of Money? Charlie, Aces Sports Cards | 3rd Down Pulled

    This week, Ben is joined live at London Card Show by Charlie from Aces Sports Cards, a seasoned vendor and a familiar face in our content. Charlie takes us through how he gets ready for a big show: hours in a waiting room just to get a table, then six to eight weeks of buying stock he won't sell anywhere but at the show. He explains why he steers clear of the trends and goes for the GOATs, why an old Big Man on Court insert is worth having on the table even if it doesn't sell straight away, and what's happening with Wembanyama, Zion and Yamal. He also gets honest about the side people don't see: pricing until 2am the night before, sourcing cards from America into the early hours, and the myth that vendors are making loads of money. Plus how his first table at London started with cards from breaks, his tips for anyone thinking about vending for the first time, and the oddest corner of his PC. Follow Charlie on Instagram @aces_sportscards Chapters 00:00 The smoothest man in the hobby 00:34 Getting a table and building stock 01:03 Regulars, not trends 01:48 Going for the GOATs 02:19 Base cards as fire starters 02:49 Stocking something different 03:32 The Big Man on Court insert 04:39 Legends and a stable market 05:06 Wembanyama, Zion and buying the hype 06:44 Yamal and the World Cup dip 07:38 Pricing until 2am 07:59 It's about the people 08:51 The vendor money myth 10:02 His first table at London 10:53 Tips for first-time vendors 12:22 Streamers who never go to shows 13:12 Weekend goals and a very odd PC 14:00 Taylor Swift, a Titanic card and the wrap Follow us on Instagram @3rddownuk for more from the UK hobby.

  2. 1d ago

    How Did a FIFA Streamer End Up Breaking Cards Full-Time? Plute Collects | 3rd Down Pulled

    This week, Ben is joined live at London Card Show by Ben Placito from Plute Collects, who went from streaming FIFA on TikTok to breaking cards full-time. Ben tells us how a trip to the show with his old school mates got him into cards three years ago, why he gives so much energy on his breaks, and how he approaches a show like this as a vlogger. He's honest about burnout after four years of full-time content, and why switching off is so hard in the hobby. We also get into his personal collection (Raphinha, Leeds and Barcelona, and a Raphinha Superfractor 1/1 off for grading), the PSA 10 he bought for a tenner as his first graded card, why he's desperate to get to The National, the breaking mat 3rd Down made for him, and the Ronaldinho autograph he's saving for next. Chapters 00:00 Intro: from FIFA streaming to full-time breaking 00:49 Bringing the energy on TikTok breaks 01:50 Winging it: vlogging at the show 02:30 Burnout and switching off 03:24 The PC: Raphinha, Leeds and Barcelona 04:14 Collector first 04:30 A PSA 10 for a tenner 04:56 What host Ben collects: Disney and more 05:48 The National and the American shows 07:08 The 3rd Down breaking mat 07:47 Sunday deals and an £80 budget 08:19 Saving for a Ronaldinho auto 08:43 Wrap-up Follow us on Instagram @3rddownuk for more from the UK hobby.

  3. 2d ago

    What Happens When You Sell Your Car for NFL Cards? Stokesy | 3rd Down Pulled

    This week, Ben is joined live at London Card Show by Liam Stokes, better known as Stokesy, from Stateside Sports. Stokesy tells the story of how Stateside started: his business partner Planty sold his car to fund their first NFL box break, and they didn't take a penny out of the business for six years before both going full-time this year. They talk about vending singles for the first time, a Disney Sapphire buy that paid for itself, and why getting content out is the hardest part of the job. Fresh back from The National, Stokesy shares his tips for first-timers, from staying in downtown Chicago to clearing US immigration in Dublin. He also covers the passport that went through the washing machine, an accidental trade night in the hotel bar, the vintage hall, and how he blew the weekend's budget in the first hour. Follow Stokesy on Instagram @stateside_stokesy and Stateside Sports @statesidesportscards for their next NFL night. Chapters 00:00 Welcome, Mr Stateside 00:19 Content and the editing bottleneck 03:06 Vending singles for the first time 04:13 The Disney Sapphire buy that paid for itself 06:37 How Stateside started: Planty sells his car 09:23 First vs second National 11:02 An accidental hotel trade night 13:22 Doing The National as a business 15:28 Tips for doing The National 17:44 The passport in the washing machine 20:37 Dealing at The National 23:54 The vintage hall 25:39 Tables for the weekend at London Card Show 26:23 Blowing the budget in an hour 27:55 Wrap-up and the Stateside NFL night Follow us on Instagram @3rddownuk for more from the UK hobby.

  4. 3d ago

    How Does a Kid From Soviet Lithuania End Up With Jordan Rookies? Arunas | 3rd Down Pulled

    This week, Ben is joined live at London Card Show by Arunas (@arunasb_ltu). He grew up in Soviet Lithuania with nothing to buy, not even chewing gum, and now he turns up at The National with Jordans and Curry rookie autos. His first cards came from neighbours visiting from America: two packs of Hoops shared between eight kids, two cards each. He still has his Don Nelson coach card, and explains why it means more to him than any Jordan rookie. He talks about buying hobby boxes every payday while living in London, hitting Steph Curry rookies, grading, and why he'll happily upgrade a card and sell the lower grade. He also gives a tour of the European show scene, from the Nordic Card Show to Poland, France, Spain and Germany, and shares his advice on buying basketball cards, the lessons from buying the Luka hype, and the sealed Prism case he's saving for his birthday. Follow Arunas on Instagram @arunasb_ltu Chapters 00:00 Intro: the International Man of Mystery 01:06 Growing up in the Soviet Union 02:48 The Don Nelson card and 1992 04:58 Hobby boxes in London and Curry rookies 07:31 Grading, upgrading and the US mindset 10:04 Grails and sentimental value 11:10 Card shows across Europe 16:02 Getting to UK shows 17:20 Selling Jordans at The National 18:20 Where to start with basketball cards 20:16 Buying the hype: lessons from Luka 22:05 Saving a Prism case for his birthday 23:03 Wrap-up Follow us on Instagram @3rddownuk for more from the UK hobby.

  5. 4d ago

    Is Golf the Next Big Thing in Cards? From the Recliner | 3rd Down Pulled

    From the Recliner joins us live on the 3rd Down stand at London Card Show, fresh off a summer of Fanatics Fest and The National. We talk about why golf could be the next big sport in cards, getting lost in vintage at The National, and how twelve months in the hobby turned Instagram photos of his cards into a content brand. We also cover sports and Pokémon collectors crossing over, the real recliner behind the name, and a bit of NFL chat. Chapters 00:00 Intro 00:18 Welcome back to London Card Show 00:28 Day one on the other side of the table 01:44 Goals for the weekend 02:12 A run of shows, from Fanatics Fest to The National 02:53 Golf cards: the next big thing? 04:46 Getting lost in vintage at The National 05:48 Twelve months in the hobby 06:24 How the content started 07:51 Finding an audience 08:30 The hobby as a happy place 09:12 Sports and Pokémon collectors crossing over 10:11 Where the name "From the Recliner" comes from 11:08 A Sunday sports recap? 11:30 This weekend's chase and the PC 12:16 NFL talk: the Vikings and Soldier Field 13:56 Wrap-up Follow us on Instagram @3rddownuk for more from the UK hobby.

  6. Sep 18

    From UK Box Breaks to The National: Luke from The Hobby Box | 3rd Down Pulled

    This week, Ben is joined by Luke from The Hobby Box, to talk about his journey from breaking cards in the UK to building The Hobby Box and helping create the International Pavilion at The National. They discuss the growth of the card show scene in the UK and Europe, advice for collectors and vendors, the soccer card market, turning the hobby into a business, and the rise of Topps Chrome Disney. Luke also shares what he learned from some of the biggest shows in the US and what's next for The Hobby Box. Follow Luke on Instagram @thehobbybox_luke Chapters 00:00 Meet Luke from The Hobby Box 05:30 From UK box breaks to The Hobby Box 08:50 £1 starts and growing on Whatnot 17:22 Building The National's International Pavilion 30:55 CLA Cards and the next generation 34:35 Comparing the biggest card shows 48:50 The European card show scene 53:50 Advice for collectors and vendors 58:12 The soccer market after the World Cup 1:05:56 Collecting, investing and hobby education 1:10:52 Turning the hobby into a career 1:18:05 The rise of Topps Chrome Disney 1:50:13 Quick fire and what's next Follow us on Instagram @3rddownuk for more from the UK hobby.

  7. Aug 21

    From a Paper Round to Vending at The National — CLA Cards | 3rd Down Pulled

    This week, Ben is joined by the father-and-son team behind CLA Cards to talk about how a paper round, a few small card purchases, and a love for the NFL grew into their card business. They talk through the early days of collecting, learning how to buy and trade at shows, and what they look for when deciding whether a card is worth picking up. They also get into what makes unusual cards stand out, selling online versus in person, dealing with repackers, and all the work that goes on behind the scenes to keep inventory organised and ready for shows. They share how they prepared for their first time vending at the biggest card show in the US, what they're hoping to trade for, and some of the cards they're taking with them. Later, they discuss the growth of the UK NFL hobby, overrated players and sets, favourite cards, deals they wish they could take back, grading a Tom Brady rookie auto, and what could be next for CLA Cards. Chapters 00:00 Meet CLA Cards 06:00 From collecting to vending 13:30 Selling online vs in person 18:00 Learning from bad buys 22:10 Preparing for The National 30:10 Repacks and moving inventory 36:25 The growth of the UK NFL hobby 42:20 Card sets and player markets 52:20 Managing inventory 55:10 Advice for new collectors 1:02:00 The future of CLA Cards 1:09:55 Grading a Tom Brady rookie auto Follow us on Instagram @3rddownuk for more from the UK hobby.

  8. Aug 2

    Vending at The National & Soccer Cards in the US — Grails by Gus | 3rd Down Pulled

    This week, Ben is joined by Gus (Grails by Gus) ahead of his first time vending at The National in Chicago. Gus explains what makes The National different from UK shows, his tips for first-timers, the International Pavilion and the soccer section, and how he prepares to vend in the US. They also get into negotiating with American collectors, pricing rare cards, the vintage hall, and his favourite National stories from trade nights and dinners. Follow Gus on Instagram @grailsbygus Chapters 00:00 Intro 01:15 Vending at The National for the first time 05:00 What makes The National different 08:45 Meeting US collectors 10:00 First-timer tips 13:45 The soccer section and International Pavilion 17:30 Preparing to vend in the US 21:15 Taking football cards to America 26:15 Negotiating in the US vs the UK 27:30 Pricing rare cards 31:15 The vintage hall 35:00 Soccer at The National 36:15 Favourite National stories 38:45 Chicago, dinners and trade nights 43:30 What Gus is bringing Follow us on Instagram @3rddownuk for more from the UK hobby.

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3rd Down Pulled is the podcast from 3rd Down Trading Card Shop in Keighley. Each episode, the 3rd Down team sits down with someone from the UK trading card hobby, from vendors and breakers to show organisers and collectors, to talk about how they got into cards, the shows they love and where the hobby is heading. Guests so far include Luke from The Hobby Box, Harry from London Card Show, CLA Cards, Craig from Diamondback, Jesse Gibson and Grails by Gus, with episodes on The National, grading, repacks, Pokémon, women's football cards and more. Listen on YouTube, Spotify and Apple Podcasts, and follow us on Instagram @3rddownuk.

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  • Creator
    3rd Down Trading Card Shop
  • Years Active
    2025 - 2026
  • Episodes
    33
  • Rating
    Explicit
  • Copyright
    © 2026 3rd Down Trading Card Shop
  • Show Website
    3rd Down Pulled

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