Sports Card Investor

Sports Card Investor
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Profit from the hobby you love. What are the best baseball, basketball and football cards to invest in today? How is the market trending? How can you profit? In each episode, we tackle these questions and more.

  1. 1d ago

    PSA Shuts Down… 10 Million Card Backlog. Now What?

    Use code "SCI" at ARENACLUB.COM A massive 10-million-card backlog has forced PSA to officially shut down all value-level submission tiers, effective immediately. Today on Cards on the Table, T-Pot, Scotty B, and Carter break down the shocking news and analyze exactly what this means for the hobby. With regular service ($79.99) now the cheapest available option, we discuss the ripple effect this will have on box prices, modern "rip and flip" strategies, and the vintage card market. Plus, we cover the rest of the week's biggest hobby news, including the record-breaking $5.11 million private sale of the Victor Wembanyama Prizm Black 1/1 (the "Black Curtain"), and the ongoing packaging issues with eBay's Authenticity Guarantee program. In this episode, we discuss: The PSA Shutdown: Analyzing the 10-million-card backlog driven by the explosive growth of TCGs (Pokémon and One Piece). We discuss whether PSA's massive expansion will actually solve the issue, how this completely neutralizes the value of the Collectors Club membership, and if alternative grading companies like Beckett, SGC, and CGC can handle the overflow. SGC's Dwindling Market Share: Why SGC’s volume is down 70% year-over-year, and what Collectors' acquisition means for the future of the "Tuxedo" slab and the vintage market. Wemby’s $5.1 Million Record: The 2023 Panini Prizm Victor Wembanyama Black 1/1 just sold privately for $5.11 million. We compare this massive sale to the Aaron Judge Superfractor Auto, debate if the NBA market is overhyped compared to baseball, and touch on the controversy surrounding the use of Kurt's Card Care prior to the card's grading. eBay Authenticity Flaws: Why are high-end raw cards arriving from the eBay Authenticity Guarantee program sliding out of their semi-rigid holders? We debate simple fixes and why the program is still a massive net positive for the hobby despite packaging flaws. How do you think PSA's shutdown of value submissions will impact the sports card market over the next 12 months? Let us know in the comments below! Shop CardsHQ Inventory Online ►: https://bit.ly/cardshq Track card prices & your collection with Market Movers ►: https://bit.ly/marketmoversapp Join CardsHQ Breaks on Whatnot ►: https://bit.ly/cardshqbreaks Join CardsHQ Shop on Whatnot ►: https://bit.ly/cardshqshop Join CardsHQ Blitz on Whatnot ►: https://bit.ly/cardshqblitz Join CardsHQ Hoops on Whatnot ►: https://bit.ly/cardshqhoops Join CardsHQ Poke on Whatnot ►: https://bit.ly/cardshqpoke Discounted PSA/SGC Card Grading ►: https://bit.ly/gradingservice Download our Apps! SCI App (Apple) ►: https://apple.co/3riGbb5 SCI App (Google) ►: https://bit.ly/SCIAPPGooglePlay Follow Us: SCI Instagram ►: https://bit.ly/SCIIG SCI Twitter ►: https://bit.ly/scitweets SCI Facebook ►: https://bit.ly/FBSCIPage Geoff’s IG ►: https://bit.ly/itsgeoffwilson Geoff’s YouTube ►: https://bit.ly/ytgeoff Card Crew YouTube ►: https://bit.ly/cardcrew Market Movers YouTube ►: https://bit.ly/marketmoversyt

    31 min

  2. 6d ago

    TOP 5 HOTTEST SPORTS CARDS!

    Shop CardsHQ Inventory Online ►: https://bit.ly/cardshq Track card prices & your collection with Market Movers ►: https://bit.ly/marketmoversapp Join CardsHQ Breaks on Whatnot ►: https://bit.ly/cardshqbreaks Join CardsHQ Shop on Whatnot ►: https://bit.ly/cardshqshop Join CardsHQ Blitz on Whatnot ►: https://bit.ly/cardshqblitz Join CardsHQ Hoops on Whatnot ►: https://bit.ly/cardshqhoops Join CardsHQ Poke on Whatnot ►: https://bit.ly/cardshqpoke Discounted PSA/SGC Card Grading ►: https://bit.ly/gradingservice Download our Apps! SCI App (Apple) ►: https://apple.co/3riGbb5 SCI App (Google) ►: https://bit.ly/SCIAPPGooglePlay Follow Us: SCI Instagram ►: https://bit.ly/SCIIG SCI Twitter ►: https://bit.ly/scitweets SCI Facebook ►: https://bit.ly/FBSCIPage Geoff’s IG ►: https://bit.ly/itsgeoffwilson Geoff’s YouTube ►: https://bit.ly/ytgeoff Card Crew YouTube ►: https://bit.ly/cardcrew Market Movers YouTube ►: https://bit.ly/marketmoversyt

    17 min

  3. May 21

    If PSA SHUTS DOWN, Will The Card Market Crash?

    PSA just announced massive extensions to their turnaround times, sparking fears that the grading giant might be forced to shut down its value tiers—a move that historically preceded a major card market decline in 2021. Today, we break down PSA's staggering $200 million expansion plan and ask the ultimate question: If PSA halts submissions again, will the entire sports card market crash? Alongside the PSA grading crisis, we are tackling the most polarizing topics in the hobby right now. We discuss a controversial new card show policy that completely bans the sale of retail sealed wax to combat flippers, analyze Victor Wembanyama's explosive market surge after taking Game 1 from the Thunder, and debate whether "eye appeal" grading designations actually add financial value to modern 1/1 sports cards. In this episode, we cover: The PSA Grading Crisis: Why PSA drastically shifted Value Bulk turnaround times to 140–160 business days and increased submission minimums to 50 cards. We analyze whether Collectors' massive $200 million investment (adding 800,000 sq ft. and 1,000 new jobs) will be enough to prevent a total service pause. Banning Retail Flippers: Maryland’s Feel Good Gaming Show recently banned vendors and attendees from buying and selling current retail sealed wax. We debate if this is a brilliant move to save the show experience, or if it misses the mark entirely—and whether sports card shows should adopt it. Wemby's Market Explosion: Victor Wembanyama's card market is up 85% year-over-year with nearly 1,000 sales a day. Following massive $500K+ sales for his National Treasures Logoman 1/1 and Revolution Green Kaboom 1/1, we discuss if he is officially overtaking Shohei Ohtani as the face of the modern hobby. The Modern "Eye Appeal" Debate: Does an MBA Gold eye-appeal sticker actually matter on a 1/1 modern card? We break down the $838,750 Heritage auction sale of the 2013 Bowman Chrome Aaron Judge Superfractor and discuss if the hobby is thinking about eye appeal all wrong. Dive into the data and join the conversation in the comments section with your take on PSA's new turnaround times and Wembanyama's historic market run. First time customers use promo code: SCI at ArenaClub.com Shop CardsHQ Inventory Online ►: https://bit.ly/cardshq Track card prices & your collection with Market Movers ►: https://bit.ly/marketmoversapp Join CardsHQ Breaks on Whatnot ►: https://bit.ly/cardshqbreaks Join CardsHQ Shop on Whatnot ►: https://bit.ly/cardshqshop Join CardsHQ Blitz on Whatnot ►: https://bit.ly/cardshqblitz Join CardsHQ Hoops on Whatnot ►: https://bit.ly/cardshqhoops Join CardsHQ Poke on Whatnot ►: https://bit.ly/cardshqpoke Discounted PSA/SGC Card Grading ►: https://bit.ly/gradingservice Download our Apps! SCI App (Apple) ►: https://apple.co/3riGbb5 SCI App (Google) ►: https://bit.ly/SCIAPPGooglePlay Follow Us: SCI Instagram ►: https://bit.ly/SCIIG SCI Twitter ►: https://bit.ly/scitweets SCI Facebook ►: https://bit.ly/FBSCIPage Geoff’s IG ►: https://bit.ly/itsgeoffwilson Geoff’s YouTube ►: https://bit.ly/ytgeoff Card Crew YouTube ►: https://bit.ly/cardcrew Market Movers YouTube ►: https://bit.ly/marketmoversyt

    39 min

  4. May 16

    TOP 5 HOTTEST SPORTS CARDS!

    Geoff breaks down the Top 5 hottest cards in the sports card market. Shop CardsHQ Inventory Online ►: https://bit.ly/cardshq Track card prices & your collection with Market Movers ►: https://bit.ly/marketmoversapp Join CardsHQ Breaks on Whatnot ►: https://bit.ly/cardshqbreaks Join CardsHQ Shop on Whatnot ►: https://bit.ly/cardshqshop Join CardsHQ Blitz on Whatnot ►: https://bit.ly/cardshqblitz Join CardsHQ Hoops on Whatnot ►: https://bit.ly/cardshqhoops Join CardsHQ Poke on Whatnot ►: https://bit.ly/cardshqpoke Discounted PSA/SGC Card Grading ►: https://bit.ly/gradingservice Download our Apps! SCI App (Apple) ►: https://apple.co/3riGbb5 SCI App (Google) ►: https://bit.ly/SCIAPPGooglePlay Follow Us: SCI Instagram ►: https://bit.ly/SCIIG SCI Twitter ►: https://bit.ly/scitweets SCI Facebook ►: https://bit.ly/FBSCIPage Geoff’s IG ►: https://bit.ly/itsgeoffwilson Geoff’s YouTube ►: https://bit.ly/ytgeoff Card Crew YouTube ►: https://bit.ly/cardcrew Market Movers YouTube ►: https://bit.ly/marketmoversyt

    17 min

  5. May 14

    Fake Cards Are FLOODING the Hobby Right Now (WATCH OUT)

    Are counterfeit cards quietly infiltrating your collection? A massive new report from PSA reveals they intercepted over $200 million worth of fake and altered cards in 2025 alone. Today, we break down the shocking data, showing a 45% year-over-year spike in counterfeits and a staggering 407% surge in altered Pokémon cards. We discuss which eras are the most vulnerable and how PSA is utilizing a 270-million image library and AI machine learning to fight back. Plus, we cover the latest high-stakes hobby news, including Beckett's first major label redesign since being acquired by Collectors, Fanatics landing a massive exclusive deal for FIFA, and Nikola Jokic finally breaking the $1 million barrier at auction. In this episode, we discuss: The Counterfeit Epidemic: Breaking down PSA's interception data. We look at why low- and mid-end fakes are spiking, the extreme vulnerability of early 2000s sports cardstock, and the steps everyday collectors need to take to protect their investments.Beckett’s Brand Refresh: BGS officially drops the "B-Star" logo and introduces a modernized label featuring new PSA Lighthouse-style security features on the back. We look at their new roadmap and the potential for updated acrylic holders.Fanatics Secures FIFA: Panini loses its historic FIFA license (held since 1970) as Fanatics locks down the exclusive rights starting in 2031, promising a massive debut patch program.Jokic’s $1 Million Record: The Joker finally joins the elite tier of modern market movers. His 2015 Panini Immaculate Collection Logoman RPA 1/1 just sold for $1,012,600 at Goldin, bringing his market in line with stars like Giannis Antetokounmpo and Victor Wembanyama. What stood out to you the most from PSA's counterfeit report, and of the top bigs in the league, where do you think Jokic’s market should truly sit? Let me know in the comments below!

    31 min

  6. May 9

    TOP 5 HOTTEST SPORTS CARDS!

    Geoff breaks down the Top 5 hottest cards in the sports card market. Shop CardsHQ Inventory Online ►: https://bit.ly/cardshq Track card prices & your collection with Market Movers ►: https://bit.ly/marketmoversapp Join CardsHQ Breaks on Whatnot ►: https://bit.ly/cardshqbreaks Join CardsHQ Shop on Whatnot ►: https://bit.ly/cardshqshop Join CardsHQ Blitz on Whatnot ►: https://bit.ly/cardshqblitz Join CardsHQ Hoops on Whatnot ►: https://bit.ly/cardshqhoops Join CardsHQ Poke on Whatnot ►: https://bit.ly/cardshqpoke Discounted PSA/SGC Card Grading ►: https://bit.ly/gradingservice Download our Apps! SCI App (Apple) ►: https://apple.co/3riGbb5 SCI App (Google) ►: https://bit.ly/SCIAPPGooglePlay Follow Us: SCI Instagram ►: https://bit.ly/SCIIG SCI Twitter ►: https://bit.ly/scitweets SCI Facebook ►: https://bit.ly/FBSCIPage Geoff’s IG ►: https://bit.ly/itsgeoffwilson Geoff’s YouTube ►: https://bit.ly/ytgeoff Card Crew YouTube ►: https://bit.ly/cardcrew Market Movers YouTube ►: https://bit.ly/marketmoversyt

    19 min

  7. May 7

    New Lawsuit May KILL Kabooms & Downtowns Forever

    Arena Club App: https://content.arenaclub.com/the-arena-club-app Shop CardsHQ Inventory Online ►: https://bit.ly/cardshq Track card prices & your collection with Market Movers ►: https://bit.ly/marketmoversapp Join CardsHQ Breaks on Whatnot ►: https://bit.ly/cardshqbreaks Join CardsHQ Shop on Whatnot ►: https://bit.ly/cardshqshop Join CardsHQ Blitz on Whatnot ►: https://bit.ly/cardshqblitz Join CardsHQ Hoops on Whatnot ►: https://bit.ly/cardshqhoops Join CardsHQ Poke on Whatnot ►: https://bit.ly/cardshqpoke Discounted PSA/SGC Card Grading ►: https://bit.ly/gradingservice Download our Apps! SCI App (Apple) ►: https://apple.co/3riGbb5 SCI App (Google) ►: https://bit.ly/SCIAPPGooglePlay Follow Us: SCI Instagram ►: https://bit.ly/SCIIG SCI Twitter ►: https://bit.ly/scitweets SCI Facebook ►: https://bit.ly/FBSCIPage Geoff’s IG ►: https://bit.ly/itsgeoffwilson Geoff’s YouTube ►: https://bit.ly/ytgeoff Card Crew YouTube ►: https://bit.ly/cardcrew Market Movers YouTube ►: https://bit.ly/marketmoversyt

    32 min

  8. May 2

    TOP 5 HOTTEST SPORTS CARDS!!🔥📈

    Join Sports Card Investor on Whatnot ►: https://www.whatnot.com/invite/sportscardinvestor Shop CardsHQ Inventory Online ►: https://bit.ly/cardshq Track card prices & your collection with Market Movers ►: https://bit.ly/marketmoversapp Join CardsHQ Breaks on Whatnot ►: https://bit.ly/cardshqbreaks Join CardsHQ Shop on Whatnot ►: https://bit.ly/cardshqshop Join CardsHQ Blitz on Whatnot ►: https://bit.ly/cardshqblitz Join CardsHQ Hoops on Whatnot ►: https://bit.ly/cardshqhoops Join CardsHQ Poke on Whatnot ►: https://bit.ly/cardshqpoke Discounted PSA/SGC Card Grading ►: https://bit.ly/gradingservice Download our Apps! SCI App (Apple) ►: https://apple.co/3riGbb5 SCI App (Google) ►: https://bit.ly/SCIAPPGooglePlay Follow Us: SCI Instagram ►: https://bit.ly/SCIIG SCI Twitter ►: https://bit.ly/scitweets SCI Facebook ►: https://bit.ly/FBSCIPage Geoff’s IG ►: https://bit.ly/itsgeoffwilson Geoff’s YouTube ►: https://bit.ly/ytgeoff Card Crew YouTube ►: https://bit.ly/cardcrew Market Movers YouTube ►: https://bit.ly/marketmoversyt

    17 min
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Profit from the hobby you love. What are the best baseball, basketball and football cards to invest in today? How is the market trending? How can you profit? In each episode, we tackle these questions and more.

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  • Creator
    Sports Card Investor
  • Years Active
    2019 - 2026
  • Episodes
    747
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