91 episodes
Crosstown Cardboard Carmine Gerrity-Gemei
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5.0 • 14 Ratings
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Craig and Carmine grew up on opposites sides, crosstown, of New York City and met through making a deal on some cardboard. These two former D3 athletes share sports card stories from the perspective of a high school teacher and sports broadcaster. Those stories involve the cards themselves, what they mean to all of us and the connections they allow us to make.
Craig's IG: @newyorkcitysportscards
Carmine's IG: @carminescards
YouTube: Crosstown Cardboard
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Ep. 91: Purchased Collection = Hobby Resurrection
Craig explains how buying the perfect collection of a few hundred cards has completely renewed his hobby energy.
Craig & Carmine hash out the final details of their third-ever trade LIVE on Crosstown Cardboard.
Carmine goes through the four deals he closed in one day and the new cards he has coming in.
YouTube & More: https://linktr.ee/crosstowncardboard
Craig's Instagram: @newyorkcitysportscards
Carmine's Instagram: @CarminesCards -
Ep. 90: Hobby Hodgepodge
With an active hobby lifestyle comes a plethora of hobby stories.
Craig shares 3 recent stories of a slick hobby trade, ripping 25-year-old wax, and finding a card shop while doing something else.
Carmine talks about a trade he made with a Crosstown Cardboard listener, and how his 20-card PSA submission turned out.
YouTube & More: https://linktr.ee/crosstowncardboard
Craig's Instagram: @newyorkcitysportscards
Carmine's Instagram: @CarminesCards -
Ep. 89: Losing Brings Out The True Collectors
After the Knicks playoff loss, Craig & Carmine discuss how their collecting/buying styles have changed or remained the same.
They talk about the conference finals impact on certain players' card prices, shout out some thoughtful viewers/listeners, and discuss fun new pickups including another 1 of 1.
YouTube & More: https://linktr.ee/crosstowncardboard
Craig's Instagram: @newyorkcitysportscards
Carmine's Instagram: @CarminesCards -
Ep. 88: Hobby Hustlin' 20 Years Ago
Craig & Carmine get their parents on the phone for interviews about how they were hobby hustlin' as kids 20 years ago.
The emotions start flowing as the parents explain what they witnessed Craig & Carmine learning and feeling during the good ol' days of the hobby.
A few new pickups cap off one of the best and most unique episodes yet.
YouTube & More: https://linktr.ee/crosstowncardboard
Craig's Instagram: @newyorkcitysportscards
Carmine's Instagram: @CarminesCards -
Ep. 87: Hobby Train Back on Track
After a couple weeks in Italy and a couple weeks without any hobby moves, Craig & Carmine are getting their hobby trains back on track.
Carmine spends nearly 3K on a 1 of 1 and trades for another 1 of 1 involving the GOAT, and both guys explain their major moves at recent shows.
YouTube & More: https://linktr.ee/crosstowncardboard
Craig's Instagram: @newyorkcitysportscards
Carmine's Instagram: @CarminesCards -
Ep. 86: 401k(ards)
Craig & Carmine use examples from their own PC to explain what card qualities they deem to be investible.
They explain the factors they believe allow cards to, like a 401(k), increase in financial and nostalgic value along with factors that are value breakers for the future.
YouTube & More: https://linktr.ee/crosstowncardboard
Craig's Instagram: @newyorkcitysportscards
Carmine's Instagram: @CarminesCards
Customer Reviews
USMNT
Love the pod, great combination of collectors/friends and philosophies. They do a good job of speaking towards the mentality of a collector and their journey’s in the hobby. Much more thoughtful than a lot of content out there.
A Nostalgic Cardboard Connection!
Craig and Carmine are two dope human beings, and the way they explore the hobby on multiple levels is fascinating, thought-provoking, and simply educational.
With every episode I listen to, I walk away feeling grateful that Craig and Carmine created another avenue for me to explore the hobby and consume a new form of hobby content.
Great addition to my card listening
Highly recommended. Great balance between collecting and business and all that makes the hobby great! The guys are relatable, candid, and personal. You have a loyal listener in Istanbul.