Collector Investor Podcast

Chris Sewall and Jeremy Donson
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Welcome to Collector Investor Podcast, a show hosted by Chris Sewall and the Texas Snowman! This is a weekly show of 2 friends that discuss their love for sports cards!

  1. 6d ago

    Is the Sports Card Hobby Pricing Out Collectors? The Best Non-Sports Card Debate!

    The National is almost here! In this episode of the Collector Investor Podcast, Chris and Jeremy open discussing the National Sports Collectors Convention, including the Collector Investor Auctions booth and the Thursday Night YouTube Meet-Up.Then we tackle one of the biggest questions in today's hobby: Is the sports card hobby pricing out the middle-class collector? Chapters 00:43 National Sports Collectors Convention Preview 02:49 Is the Sports Card Hobby Losing the Middle Class? 11:24 MBA Bronze Diamond Sticker Explained 17:26 Where Will the Hobby Be in 20 Years? 25:05 10-Year Non-Sports Card Investment Snake Draft 38:26 Final Thoughts & National Meet-Up Reminder   We also discuss: Are card shows set up for the average collector or just the high-end collector? MBA's new Bronze Diamond designation—does it actually add value? Where will the hobby be 20 years from now? Draft of the Day- What are the best non-sport cards?   👇 We'd love to hear from you! Do you think the sports card hobby is becoming too expensive for the average collector? Leave your thoughts in the comments! 📍 Visit Collector Investor Auctions at Booth #913 during The National! 🍻 YouTube Meet-Up Thursday • 6 PM Shoeless Joe's   👍 If you enjoy sports cards, investing, vintage cards, hobby news, grading discussions, auctions, and collector debates, be sure to LIKE, SUBSCRIBE, and turn on notifications so you never miss an episode. If you're interested in reaching out to Chris and Jeremy to sell your collection, you can email them directly at Chrisandtexassnowman@gmail.com If you would like to consign your collection or bid in the next CIA auction, you can visit- https://collectorinvestorauctions.com Check out Chris YouTube Channel-  @collectorinvestordealer  VCP for 2 Weeks FREE- http://thevcp.com/?promo=CIACARDS Credit to Ballpark Alex on IG- @ballpark_alex Just a heads up: We love talking sports cards, collecting, and the hobby—but we're not financial advisors. Everything discussed on this channel is simply our personal opinions and is intended for fun and conversation. Buy what you love, collect what makes you happy, and always do your own research. #SportsCards #TheNational #Collector #Investor #CardCollecting #VintageCards #SportsCardInvesting #PSA #SGC #TradingCards #CardHobby #nonsport

  2. Jul 7

    PSA's INSANE National Prices 🚨.... Is This Junk Wax Era 2.0?

    Is PSA charging TOO MUCH at The National? Are we officially in Junk Wax Era 2.0? In this episode of the Collector Investor Podcast, Jeremy (@Texas Snowman) and Chris Sewall break down PSA's shocking on-site grading prices for the National Sports Collectors Convention and debate whether collectors will actually pay them. They also discuss whether today's hobby has become Junk Wax Era 2.0, answer viewer questions, and share an incredible behind-the-scenes story about buying a legendary T206 collection that changed Jeremy's collecting journey forever. If you collect vintage, modern, pre-war, or invest in sports cards, this episode is packed with hobby insights, market analysis, and collecting stories. 👇 Tell us in the comments: Would you pay $230+ (or even $12,000) for on-site grading? Is today's hobby really becoming Junk Wax Era 2.0? ⏱️ Chapters 00:26 Intro & National Updates 01:48 CIA Auction Highlights 06:05 PSA National Pricing Discussion Begins 18:53 Junk Wax Era 2.0? 26:20 Optimal way to consign cards- big lots vs small lots 32:26 What Would the Gretzky Wagner Sell For Today? 33:53 Producer's Corner: Buying a Legendary T206 Collection If you're interested in reaching out to Chris and Jeremy to sell your collection, you can email them directly at Chrisandtexassnowman@gmail.com If you would like to consign your collection or bid in the next CIA auction, you can visit- https://collectorinvestorauctions.com Check out Chris YouTube Channel-  @collectorinvestordealer  VCP for 2 Weeks FREE- http://thevcp.com/?promo=CIACARDS Showed a clip from-  @NEO_Cards_Comics  👍 If you enjoyed this episode: Like the video Subscribe for weekly sports card discussions Turn on notifications so you never miss an episode #SportsCards #PSA #TheNational #CollectorInvestor #TradingCards #CardCollector #VintageCards #SportsCardInvesting #T206 #BaseballCards #JunkWaxEra #CardGrading

  3. Jun 30

    Time to Sell Caitlin Clark! Sealed Wax is the Best Investment?

    Hosts Chris Sewall and Jeremy Donson kick off the Twenty-fifth episode of Collector Investor Podcast with a hot topic- is sealed wax the best investment? And if so, what is the best wax to buy?  They also discuss- if Caitlin Clark cards are about to fall and is it time to sell? They discuss the best way to sell junk slabs.  Last, Chris and Jeremy do Debate Of The Day! It's focused on million dollar card sales of 2026! If you're interested in reaching out to Chris and Jeremy to sell your collection, you can email them directly at Chrisandtexassnowman@gmail.com If you would like to consign your collection or bid in the next CIA auction, you can visit- https://collectorinvestorauctions.com Check out Chris YouTube Channel-   @collectorinvestordealer  VCP for 2 Weeks FREE- http://thevcp.com/?promo=CIACARDS #sportscards #podcast #dealer #collector #investor #cards #show #debate #sell #clark #buy #sealed #wax #sell #million #cards #trends #thehobby

  4. Jun 23

    Best Card of Each GOAT! Time To Buy or Sell Wemby?

    Hosts Chris Sewall and Jeremy Donson kick off the Twenty-fourth episode of Collector Investor Podcast with a hot topic- is it time to buy Wemby cards? And brings into light a bigger question- should you sell modern players before, during or after the playoffs? And what is the best investment- 1 big card, multiple of the same card, or multiple of different cards? They also discuss- if the flipping mentality today, will negatively impact the number of collectors in the future. They discuss the PSA registry and if its stronger today, or if its starting to die.  Last, Chris and Jeremy do Draft Of The Day! What is the best card for each GOAT? Theo and JT's Video- https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=XDQaxm4lUP8&t=1s If you're interested in reaching out to Chris and Jeremy to sell your collection, you can email them directly at Chrisandtexassnowman@gmail.com If you would like to consign your collection or bid in the next CIA auction, you can visit- https://collectorinvestorauctions.com Check out Chris YouTube Channel-   @collectorinvestordealer  VCP for 2 Weeks FREE- http://thevcp.com/?promo=CIACARDS #sportscards #podcast #dealer #collector #investor #cards #show #debate #best #goat #wemby #down #buy #sell #psa #cards #trends #thehobby

  5. Jun 16

    How Many Collectors Are Left? A.I.'s Impact on Cards & 1950's Debate!

    Hosts Chris Sewall and Jeremy Donson kick off the Twenty-third episode of Collector Investor Podcast with a hot topic- how many sports card collectors are left? They also debate- is A.I. being used in cards and should it?  The guys have 3 questions of the day. They discuss if grading should slab cards, that don't meet the expected grade of the submitter? They field a question about OCD and if they have it when it comes to collecting. And they do the 5 rapid fire questions of the day, from Junk Wax Rookie!  Last, Chris and Jeremy do Draft Of The Day! What is the best Topps set design of the 1950's? Theo and JT's Video- https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=XDQaxm4lUP8&t=1s If you're interested in reaching out to Chris and Jeremy to sell your collection, you can email them directly at Chrisandtexassnowman@gmail.com If you would like to consign your collection or bid in the next CIA auction, you can visit- https://collectorinvestorauctions.com Check out Chris YouTube Channel-   @collectorinvestordealer  VCP for 2 Weeks FREE- http://thevcp.com/?promo=CIACARDS #sportscards #podcast #dealer #collector #investor #cards #show #debate #mantle #grading #1950 #autographs #OCD #expensive #psa #cards #trends #thehobby

  6. Jun 9

    Are Card Dealers Creating a Bull Market? Our Most Expensive Cards!

    Hosts Chris Sewall and Jeremy Donson kick off the Twenty-second episode of Collector Investor Podcast with a hot topic- are big sports card dealers creating a bull market? They also debate- should dealers be allowed to buy cards prior to the show opening?  The guys have a big announcement about the National! If you're going, you'll want to hear it! They discuss that Geoff is opening up more card shops and if it's good for the hobby? They field a question about autographs and how confident PSA is when authenticating them.  Last, Chris and Jeremy answer producers' corner- what is the most expensive card in your PC? If you're interested in reaching out to Chris and Jeremy to sell your collection, you can email them directly at Chrisandtexassnowman@gmail.com If you would like to consign your collection or bid in the next CIA auction, you can visit- https://collectorinvestorauctions.com Check out Chris YouTube Channel-  @collectorinvestordealer  VCP for 2 Weeks FREE- http://thevcp.com/?promo=CIACARDS #sportscards #podcast #dealer #collector #investor #cards #show #shop #mantle #grading #announcement #autographs #national #expensive #psa #cards #trends #thehobby

  7. Jun 2

    PSA Shutdown! Sewall Roasted & Card Alteration!

    Hosts Chris Sewall and Jeremy Donson kick off the Twenty-first episode of Collector Investor Podcast with a hot topic- PSA has shut down some of their grading services! What will this impact be on the card market? And who is to blame? Was this the right move by PSA? Sewall then finds out; he got roasted last episode! The guys then discuss a recent video on Sports Card Clubhouse by Graig about altering sports cards. They share if its right or wrong and why grading companies aren't catching it. The guy's then do an experiment- Sewall writes 3 Luka Doncic autographs and Snowman has to guess which ones are real and which are fake!  Last, Chris and Jeremy answer questions of the day! If you're interested in reaching out to Chris and Jeremy to sell your collection, you can email them directly at Chrisandtexassnowman@gmail.com If you would like to consign your collection or bid in the next CIA auction, you can visit- https://collectorinvestorauctions.com Check out Chris YouTube Channel-  @collectorinvestordealer  VCP for 2 Weeks FREE- http://thevcp.com/?promo=CIACARDS #sportscards #podcast #dealer #collector #investor #cards #roasted #altered #luka #grading #fake #autographs #shutdown #closed #psa #cards #trends #thehobby

  8. May 26

    Ohtani's Crazy Card Prices! My Biggest Buying Mistake & Modern Scribbles!

    Hosts Chris Sewall and Jeremy Donson kick off the Twentieth episode of Collector Investor Podcast with a hot topic- our Ohtani prices ever going to fall? Is this a first of its kind in the card market? And should you buy his cards now, or wait? The guys then discuss the recent trend of modern players scribbling autographs. The guy's debate, what grading company would they use for a modern card.  Last, Chris and Jeremy tell everyone- What deal did you buy, that you lost the most money on? If you're interested in reaching out to Chris and Jeremy to sell your collection, you can email them directly at Chrisandtexassnowman@gmail.com If you would like to consign your collection or bid in the next CIA auction, you can visit- https://collectorinvestorauctions.com Check out Chris YouTube Channel-  @collectorinvestordealer  VCP for 2 Weeks FREE- http://thevcp.com/?promo=CIACARDS #sportscards #podcast #dealer #collector #investor #cards #ohtani #market #up #grading #biggest #mistake #autographs #psa #cards #trends #thehobby

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Welcome to Collector Investor Podcast, a show hosted by Chris Sewall and the Texas Snowman! This is a weekly show of 2 friends that discuss their love for sports cards!

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  • Creator
    Chris Sewall and Jeremy Donson
  • Years Active
    2026
  • Episodes
    27
  • Rating
    Clean
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    Collector Investor Podcast

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