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Fancy keeping up with the UK trading card scene but hate reading long articles? This is your spot. Join Ben & Chris, as they give our newest streamer, Jordan, a crash course in the UK hobby. Every week, we're talking about all the latest news and goings-on, what's hot (and what's not), and breaking down new releases. Plus, Jordan gets to fire questions at some of the legends in the UK collecting world.

  1. 8月2日

    The National 2026 Preview — Football, Vending & First-Timer Tips | Grails By Gus 3rd Down Pulled #14

    EP 14 (3rd Down Pulled) This week, Ben is joined by Gus / @Grails By Gus for a full preview of The National and a closer look at the growing presence of soccer cards in the US hobby scene. Gus talks about the International Pavilion, what makes The National so different from UK card shows, and why it has become such an important event for collectors, vendors, and creators from around the world. He also shares advice for anyone attending for the first time, from planning your way around the show floor to making the most of trade nights, finding deals, and knowing when to buy or sell. Ben and Gus also discuss the rise of soccer cards, World Cup hype, pricing rare cards, and why the US market can create big opportunities for collectors who know what they’re looking for. Later, GUS shares some of his favorite National memories, thoughts on Chicago, and the kind of random hobby moments that only happen at a show this big. Drop a like, subscribe if you’re new, and let us know if you’re heading to The National this year! ⏱️ Episode Chapters: 00:00:00 — Introducing Angus White 00:03:00 — The International Pavilion 00:06:00 — Why The National Feels Different 00:09:00 — Meeting Collectors in Person 00:12:00 — First-Timer Tips 00:15:00 — The UK Hobby Presence 00:18:00 — Vending at The National 00:21:00 — Finding Soccer Card Deals 00:24:00 — Buying, Selling, and Negotiating 00:27:00 — Pricing Rare Cards 00:30:00 — Soccer at The National 00:33:00 — Why Soccer Needed Its Own Space 00:36:00 — Favorite National Stories 00:39:00 — Chicago, Food, and Trade Nights 00:42:00 — Random Hobby Moments  📱 Follow us on Instagram: @3rddownuk

  2. 7月22日

    Episode 13 - How London Card Show Became Europe's Biggest — Harry Reynolds | 3rd Down Pulled

    This week, Ben is joined by Harry, CEO of the London Card Show, for a behind-the-scenes look at how the event became one of the biggest card shows in Europe. Harry talks about returning to the hobby during Covid, recognizing the potential of the UK card scene, and growing the show from a small gathering into a major event at Excel London. He shares the challenges that came with each stage of that growth, the pressure of organizing an event on such a large scale, and the moments that made it all worthwhile. Ben and Harry also discuss the team behind the London Card Show, working with vendors and sponsors, supporting UK content creators, and launching dedicated events for TCG and sports cards. Later, Harry shares his thoughts on Fanatics Fest, the National, bringing companies such as PSA and Goldin to the UK, and what the future could look like for the hobby. Drop a like, subscribe if you’re new, and let us know which card show you’d love to attend! ⏱️ Episode Chapters: 00:00:00 — Meet Harry from London Card Show 00:01:34 — From Collector to Event Founder 00:05:31 — Growing the London Card Show 00:08:22 — Moving to Excel London 00:15:08 — Vendors, Sponsors, and the Team 00:21:20 — TCG Fest and Sports Fest 00:24:31 — Supporting UK Content Creators 00:31:20 — Fanatics Fest and the National 00:35:45 — Bringing PSA and Goldin to the UK 00:41:21 — The Future of the UK Hobby Card Shows: London Card Show: Website | Instagram Fanatics Fest: Website | Instagram The National: Website | Instagram 📱 Follow us on Instagram: @3rddownuk

  3. 7月6日

    Episode 12 - Winter Is Coming: Grading Shake-Ups, Yamal's Dip & Surviving the Hobby

    Welcome back to another episode of 3rd Down Pulled! This week, Ben is back after a busy run of card shows, he’s Joined by Craig from Diamondback starting with a full recap of Scotland and the nonstop growth of the UK card scene. They talk through the show atmosphere, what collectors were looking for, why card protection still matters, and how the market feels right now across sports cards, TCG, and Pokémon. The lads also dive into some big hobby conversations, including the Panini and Topps battle, Lamine Yamal’s massive card hype, Patrick Mahomes autos, Wemby’s market, and what really drives value when collectors are choosing between patches, case hits, autos, and rookies. Later in the episode, Ben and Craig get into grading, PSA pricing, the future of UK grading, whether 9s deserve more respect, and why newer collectors need to do more research before submitting cards. They also talk about Pokémon demand, the reality of breaking as a business, hobby negativity, upcoming card shows, and the growth of eBay Live and Fanatics as selling platforms. Drop a like, subscribe if you're new, and let us know in the comments what you think is the biggest change happening in the hobby right now! ⏱️ Episode Chapters: 00:00:00 — Catching Up 00:03:00 — Scotland Card Show Recap 00:09:00 — Panini, Topps, and the Market 00:15:00 — Lamine Yamal Hype 00:21:00 — Mahomes, Wemby, and Big Card Values 00:30:00 — What Makes a Card Valuable? 00:38:00 — Grading Talk 00:45:00 — PSA, Beckett, CGC, and UK Options 00:54:00 — Are 9s Underrated? 00:57:00 — Pokémon Demand 01:00:00 — Breaking as a Business 01:06:00 — Building a Brand in the Hobby 01:09:00 — Hobby Negativity 01:12:00 — PSA Frankfurt 01:15:00 — Upcoming Card Shows 01:18:00 — UK vs US Hobby Scene 01:21:00 — eBay Live and Fanatics  Card Shows The Sports Card Social: Website | Instagram London Card Show: Website | Instagram 📱 Follow us on Instagram: @3rddownuk

    Episode 12 - Winter Is Coming: Grading Shake-Ups, Yamal's Dip & Surviving the Hobby

  4. 7月5日

    Episode 12 - Winter Is Coming: Grading Shake-Ups, Yamal's Dip & Surviving the Hobby

    Welcome back to another episode of 3rd Down Pulled! This week, Ben is back after a busy run of card shows, he’s Joined by Craig from Diamondback starting with a full recap of Scotland and the nonstop growth of the UK card scene. They talk through the show atmosphere, what collectors were looking for, why card protection still matters, and how the market feels right now across sports cards, TCG, and Pokémon.
 The lads also dive into some big hobby conversations, including the Panini and Topps battle, Lamine Yamal’s massive card hype, Patrick Mahomes autos, Wemby’s market, and what really drives value when collectors are choosing between patches, case hits, autos, and rookies.
 Later in the episode, Ben and Craig get into grading, PSA pricing, the future of UK grading, whether 9s deserve more respect, and why newer collectors need to do more research before submitting cards. They also talk about Pokémon demand, the reality of breaking as a business, hobby negativity, upcoming card shows, and the growth of eBay Live and Fanatics as selling platforms.
 Drop a like, subscribe if you're new, and let us know in the comments what you think is the biggest change happening in the hobby right now!
 ⏱️ Episode Chapters: 00:00:00 — Catching Up 00:03:00 — Scotland Card Show Recap 00:09:00 — Panini, Topps, and the Market 00:15:00 — Lamine Yamal Hype 00:21:00 — Mahomes, Wemby, and Big Card Values 00:30:00 — What Makes a Card Valuable? 00:38:00 — Grading Talk 00:45:00 — PSA, Beckett, CGC, and UK Options 00:54:00 — Are 9s Underrated? 00:57:00 — Pokémon Demand 01:00:00 — Breaking as a Business 01:06:00 — Building a Brand in the Hobby 01:09:00 — Hobby Negativity 01:12:00 — PSA Frankfurt 01:15:00 — Upcoming Card Shows 01:18:00 — UK vs US Hobby Scene 01:21:00 — eBay Live and Fanatics 
 Follow us on Instagram: @3rddownuk

  5. 4月15日

    The Truth About Repacks, Whatnot & Topps NFL (ft. Craig from Diamondback) | 3rd Down Pulled

    Welcome back to another episode of 3rd Down Pulled! This week, Ben is sitting down with Craig from Diamondback to tackle the elephant in the hobby: repacks. As a UK card shop, we know the breaking scene can sometimes feel like the Wild West. Craig gives us a refreshingly candid look behind the curtain of high-end NFL card breaking, navigating Whatnot’s strict revenue thresholds, and what it actually takes to build a fully audited repack brand that collectors can trust. We also get into the massive news of Topps making its long-awaited return to NFL trading cards—including the reality of their retail rollout—and what that means for Panini and the everyday collector. Plus, we vent about the current state of UK PSA middleman delays, the realities of running eBay Live streams, and, as always, take the mick out of Jack. What we cover in this episode: The Repack Reality: Craig’s honest take on the Whatnot scene, avoiding scammers, and building Diamondback. Topps vs. Panini: The hype around Topps Chrome returning to the NFL and how it impacts the hobby landscape. The UK Collector's Struggle: Venting about PSA wait times, tariffs, and the headaches of grading overseas. Behind the Breaks: High-end collecting versus the everyday budget, and how we balance it all in the shop. Live Streaming: The chaotic reality of running baseball, football, and Pokémon breaks all on the same eBay Live stream. If you enjoyed the chat, make sure to hit follow, leave us a rating, and drop by the shop or our next eBay Live!

    The Truth About Repacks, Whatnot & Topps NFL (ft. Craig from Diamondback) | 3rd Down Pulled

  6. 4月14日

    The Reality of Repacks & Topps NFL Returns (feat. Craig from Diamondback)

    Are sports card repacks ruining the hobby, or are they the only way to chase high-end cards? This week on 3rd Down Pulled, Ben sits down with Craig from Diamondback to tackle the elephant in the room. As a UK card shop, we see the absolute chaos of the breaking scene every single day. Craig gives us a refreshingly honest look behind the curtain of high-end NFL card breaking, what the "Wild West" days of Whatnot were really like, and what it actually takes to build a fully audited repack brand that collectors can trust. We also break down the massive news of Topps making its highly anticipated return to NFL trading cards. We compare their retail rollout to Panini's, vent about the current nightmare of UK PSA middleman delays and tariffs, and talk about the chaotic reality of running baseball, football, and Pokémon breaks all on the same eBay Live stream. (And yes, we still take the mick out of Jack). In this episode, we cover: The Repack Reality: Craig’s candid take on Whatnot's strict rules, avoiding scammers, and building Diamondback. Topps vs. Panini: The hype around Topps Chrome returning to the NFL and what it means for the everyday collector. The UK Collector's Struggle: Venting about PSA wait times and the headaches of grading cards from overseas. Live Streaming Chaos: How we balance high-end chases with the day-to-day reality of moving inventory on eBay Live. Enjoying the pod? Please take a second to leave us a 5-star rating and a written review on Apple Podcasts—it is the #1 way to help other collectors find the show!

  7. 4月2日

    Charles "Do Bronx" Oliveira Came to Our Card Shop! + THE SPORTS CARD SOCIAL RECAP - UK SPORTS ONLY CARD SHOW

    Welcome back to another episode of 3rd Down Pulled! This week, we are still recovering from probably the craziest weekend of our lives. UFC legend and former lightweight champion Charles "Do Bronx" Oliveira actually came to Keighley to rip Pokemon cards with us! Umar and Ben break down the incredibly surreal experience, the massive crowd that turned up, dealing with the nerves, and Charles's hilarious reaction to pulling a Pikachu. In Part 2, Chris joins Ben to recap the latest weekend card show at TGI's. We dive into the massive growth of the UK card scene—from small village halls to massive stadiums—discuss what's moving in the market right now (high-end liquid cards vs. bundle deals), and look ahead to the massive Excel London show. Drop a like, subscribe if you're new, and let us know in the comments what you think Charles Oliveira's favourite Pokemon is! ⏱️ Episode Chapters: 0:00 - Intro: The Craziest Weekend Ever 2:20 - Who is Charles "Do Bronx" Oliveira? 5:28 - Trying to secure UFC fighters for the shop 8:00 - Charles rips Pokemon cards & the Pikachu pull! 11:40 - Part 2: Chris joins the pod! 12:10 - TGI's Card Show Recap & Vibes 13:15 - The evolution of UK Card Shows (Halls to Stadiums) 14:30 - What's selling right now? (Market Trends & Liquidity) 16:40 - Looking ahead to the Excel London Show Card Shows The Sports Card Social : Website | Instagram London Card Show: Website | Instagram 📱 Follow us on Instagram: @3rddownuk / @3rddownBen @3rddownumar / @3rddownchris

    Charles "Do Bronx" Oliveira Came to Our Card Shop! + THE SPORTS CARD SOCIAL RECAP - UK SPORTS ONLY CARD SHOW

  8. 4月1日

    Charles "Do Bronx" Oliveira Came to Our Card Shop! + THE SPORTS CARD SOCIAL RECAP UK SPORTS ONLYSHOW

    Welcome back to another episode of 3rd Down Pulled! This week, we are still recovering from probably the craziest weekend of our lives. UFC legend and former lightweight champion Charles "Do Bronx" Oliveira actually came to Keighley to rip Pokemon cards with us! Umar and Ben break down the incredibly surreal experience, the massive crowd that turned up, dealing with the nerves, and Charles's hilarious reaction to pulling a Pikachu. In Part 2, Chris joins Ben to recap the latest weekend card show at TGI's. We dive into the massive growth of the UK card scene—from small village halls to massive stadiums—discuss what's moving in the market right now (high-end liquid cards vs. bundle deals), and look ahead to the massive Excel London show. Drop a like, subscribe if you're new, and let us know in the comments what you think Charles Oliveira's favourite Pokemon is! ⏱️ Episode Chapters: 0:00 - Intro: The Craziest Weekend Ever 2:20 - Who is Charles "Do Bronx" Oliveira? 5:28 - Trying to secure UFC fighters for the shop 8:00 - Charles rips Pokemon cards & the Pikachu pull! 11:40 - Part 2: Chris joins the pod! 12:10 - TGI's Card Show Recap & Vibes 13:15 - The evolution of UK Card Shows (Halls to Stadiums) 14:30 - What's selling right now? (Market Trends & Liquidity) 16:40 - Looking ahead to the Excel London Show Card Shows The Sports Card Social : ⁠Website ⁠| ⁠Instagram⁠ London Card Show: ⁠Website⁠ | ⁠Instagram⁠ 📱 Follow us on Instagram: ⁠@3rddownuk⁠ / ⁠@3rddownBen⁠ ⁠@3rddownumar⁠ / ⁠@3rddownchris

    Charles "Do Bronx" Oliveira Came to Our Card Shop! + THE SPORTS CARD SOCIAL RECAP UK SPORTS ONLYSHOW
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Fancy keeping up with the UK trading card scene but hate reading long articles? This is your spot. Join Ben & Chris, as they give our newest streamer, Jordan, a crash course in the UK hobby. Every week, we're talking about all the latest news and goings-on, what's hot (and what's not), and breaking down new releases. Plus, Jordan gets to fire questions at some of the legends in the UK collecting world.

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    3rd Down Trading Card Shop
  • 活跃年份
    2025年 - 2026年
  • 单集
    26
  • 分级
    儿童适宜
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    © 2026 3rd Down Trading Card Shop
  • 节目网站
    3rd Down Pulled

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