Sports Card Investor

Sports Card Investor

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. Jun 4

    RIDICULOUS: Panini DENIES Using AI on Cards

    Use code "SCI" at arenaclub.com Did Panini use Artificial Intelligence to write the backs of their new sports cards? The new Panini Signature Series basketball set features player descriptions that are so poetic and absurd that many collectors are convinced they were generated by AI. However, Panini has officially denied the claims to The Athletic, stating that a team of former sportswriters penned the copy. In this episode of Cards on the Table, we read some of the most ridiculous examples—including wild descriptions for V.J. Edgecombe, Carter Bryant, and Joan Beringer—and debate whether this "AI slop" is a disaster or exactly what the hobby needs to make card backs fun to read again. Plus, we break down Beckett Grading's massive 49% output increase in May and debate if BGS should adjust their grading scale to hand out more Pristine 10s following PSA's recent value tier shutdown. We also analyze GameStop's Q1 financial reports (showing collectibles officially overtaking video games) and discuss the sports card market impact of the massive Knicks vs. Spurs NBA Finals matchup! Key Topics Covered: Panini AI Controversy: Did Panini use ChatGPT to write the outrageous card backs in their new Signature Series set? We read the craziest examples and debate Panini's official denial. Beckett Grading's Comeback: With BGS output jumping 49% to 145,000 cards graded in May, we debate if Colin Hudson and Beckett should alter their grading scale to compete with PSA. GameStop's Collectible Pivot: Q1 financial data proves that GameStop is officially a collectibles-first retailer, but can they truly replace the Local Card Shop (LCS)? NBA Finals Card Market: Analyzing the hobby impact of the Knicks vs. Spurs Game 1, including the current card markets for Jalen Brunson, Victor Wembanyama, and Stephon Castle. Check out Arena Club today to rip live slab packs, and use promo code SCI for 20% off your first purchase! 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. May 28

    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

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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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