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In this episode John interviews UK collector Jamie and they talk all things football or soccer as our American friends would say. Jamie (@jamieukcollector) discusses his journey collecting football cards since 2014, the Ivory Coast's Didier Drogba, the Golden Era of Panini from 2014-19, and why understanding what is happening in Japan might be key in thinking about long-term collectability. We thank you for listening and hope you enjoy the chat.

In this episode @berkolekt interviews  @ilkerugur  to see his awesome collection of cards and game tickets. They discuss the burgeoning card collecting community in Turkey and how Mythos cards has galvanized that community. There are exciting things happening in the Turkish card collecting community! Listen in to find out what they are.

In this episode Will takes a nostalgic journey to New Plymouth, home to New Zealand's only physical card store! In this interview Will chats with the store owner, Daniel, where he shares his passion for cards and the joy of bringing people together through collecting. Daniel has a bunch of great tips for collectors and shares details of what it's like being a card store owner!

Bryan (juveleao_cards 96) joins Global Card Collectors to discuss his journey collecting players from the last century of Portuguese football and his favorite club. He and John discuss the joys of developing a collecting theme to maintain focus.

Get ready for a Filipino card collecting extravaganza! This episode, we're joined by the incredible Revi, a collector whose passion burns brighter than the Philippine sun!

Buckle up as we delve into:


The Card Scene in the Philippines: We'll explore the unique trends, favorite players (Jalen Green is Filipino!) and challenges collectors face in the Philippines.


Revi's Collector Journey: From his early days to his current obsession, Revi shares his personal story and the experiences that shaped his collecting passion.


Treasures Unveiled: Hold onto your hats, because Revi's pulling out the big guns! Get ready to be amazed by his collection, including:

Four signed Kobe Bryant cards – prepare for audible gasps!


A LeBron James rookie autograph – a true gem of the hobby.


A Tim Duncan 1 of 1 – pure collecting royalty.



Manny Pacquiao Craze: We discuss the undeniable love for Pacquiao in the Philippines and the surprising lack of trading cards featuring the boxing legend.

This episode is a must-listen for any basketball card enthusiast, especially those with a soft spot for Filipino collecting culture. Join us as we chat with Revi, marvel at his collection, and get an insider's look at the Filipino card scene from one of the big dogs of Filipino card collecting!

This week on the podcast, John takes us on a trip to beautiful Budapest, Hungary! He sits down with the owner of Card Corner, a local hobby shop brimming with history and passion.

Get ready to:


Explore Card Corner: Discover the unique charm of this Hungarian card shop and the treasures it holds.
Relive 90s Bulls Mania: John and Andrew from Card Corner reminisce about the glory days of Michael Jordan, Scottie Pippen and the Chicago Bulls, a passion that transcends borders.
The Hobby in Hungary: John dives deep into the state of card collecting in Hungary and the challenges and opportunities collectors face.

Whether you're a Bulls die-hard, a global hobby enthusiast, or simply love a good Budapest adventure, this episode is for you!