Sports Cards Live

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These are the audio tracks from Sports Cards Live (on YouTube). Host and lifelong collector Jeremy Lee is joined by passionate collectors, industry insiders, hobbypreneurs, content creators to educate, inform, entertain, and inspire hobbyists of all genres and experience. Sports Cards Live is an interactive livestream video podcast where you are part of the show as your comments and questions are in play. 

  1. 23h ago

    The Cards Money Can’t Buy + What Does “Rare” Really Mean? + A Jordan /40 Sells for Nearly $1 Million

    What does "rare" actually mean in the sports card hobby anymore? A Michael Jordan Molten Metal Fusion Titanium numbered to just 40 copies reportedly sells privately for nearly $1 million, sparking a fascinating debate. To an ultra-modern collector accustomed to cards numbered to 10, 5 or even one-of-ones, is /40 really rare? To a 90s collector, /40 can be extraordinarily rare. And to a vintage collector, rarity may have an entirely different meaning. Chris McGill of Card Ladder brings the question to the Sports Cards Live panel and we go deep. We discuss manufactured scarcity versus organic rarity, print runs versus actual surviving populations, how often a card actually becomes available, and the enormous difference between a card being technically rare and being truly scarce. We also explore the importance of substitutes. There may only be 40 copies of one particular Michael Jordan card, but how many other desirable Jordan cards exist from that same season? Compare that to vintage icons where collectors may have far fewer alternatives. Then we add condition and eye appeal to the equation. Can an otherwise common card become effectively rare simply because exceptionally attractive copies almost never surface? Joe Poirot explains why owning a one-of-one has changed his entire perspective on rarity, while Jeff Hart, David Chase, Joshua Adams and Jeremy Lee bring their own collecting philosophies into the debate. Then we make it personal: What is the one card you simply wouldn't sell? From a Roberto Clemente rookie purchased as a teenager to an in-person Luka Doncic autograph tied to a special memory, a playing-era autographed Bill Russell rookie and Jeremy's Superman, Babe Ruth and Joe DiMaggio cards, everyone has a different reason why certain pieces become irreplaceable. Plus, we discuss the psychology of "not-for-sale" prices, Michael Jordan cards reaching astonishing new levels, whether collectors should actually WANT card prices to fall, and why sometimes loving the card matters more than loving the money. Featuring Jeremy Lee, Joe Poirot, David Chase, Jeff Hart, Chris McGill and Joshua Adams. 👍 Like the episode and subscribe to Sports Cards Live for more hobby discussion, interviews, analysis and live shows. 💬 Let us know in the comments: What does "rare" mean to you? And what's the one card in your collection you never want to be without? 📊 Take the Hobby Spectrum assessment and discover where you fit within the hobby. 📖 Check out Pops and Comps: Truths, Insights, and Psychology Behind the Numbers that Drive the Sports Card Market. 🔎 Check out Auction Wire using the Sports Cards Live referral link in the description and receive 63 days instead of the standard 30-day trial. 📈 Research card values, historical sales and market trends with Card Ladder. Check out our link in the description. 🔗 You'll also find links for Fanatics Collect and more ways to connect with Sports Cards Live in the episode description. 🎙️ Listen to Sports Cards Live on Apple Podcasts, Spotify and wherever you get your podcasts. Thanks for watching, listening and being part of the Sports Cards Live community. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

  2. 1d ago

    Can You Spot the Next Card to Explode? + Cards Over Money + The Sleeping Giants We’re Buying

    Why does a card sit relatively unnoticed for years and then suddenly explode? And more importantly, can you spot it before everybody else does? In Part 3 of our Sports Cards Live conversation, Jeff Hart joins Jeremy Lee and David Chase to explore the idea of a card having its "moment." Sometimes it's an influencer bringing attention to something overlooked. Sometimes it's a record sale. Sometimes collectors get priced out of one card and start looking for the next logical alternative. And sometimes a sleeping giant simply reaches the critical mass required for the hobby to finally notice it. We get into the cards and categories we believe could still be hiding in plain sight. Jeremy explains why he recently bought the 1977 Star Wars Princess Leia, why he believes vintage Exquisite football featuring all-time greats like Peyton Manning and Barry Sanders may be dramatically underappreciated compared to basketball, and how getting priced out of one card can lead collectors toward the next opportunity. David takes the same approach to Larry Doby, Satchel Paige, Sandy Koufax and Roberto Clemente, and explains why he believes Diego Maradona may be lagging behind the other giants of soccer collecting. We also discuss the rise of 1935 Mickey Mouse and 1940 Superman, Jackie Robinson and the growing importance of eye appeal, the role of social media and influential collectors, and whether it's actually possible to identify these hobby movements before the masses arrive. Then Chris McGill and Josh Adams join the panel and we return to the National pricing debate from a different perspective. Are collectors complaining about high prices actually a healthy sign? Why do collectors hold tighter when markets are rising? And when a truly rare card finally becomes available, does the last comp even matter? Ultimately, it leads to a very simple question: Do you like the cards more than you like the money? Featuring Jeremy Lee, David Chase, Jeff Hart, Chris McGill and Joshua Adams. 👍 Like the episode and subscribe to Sports Cards Live for more hobby discussion, interviews, analysis and live shows. 💬 Let us know in the comments: What card, player, set or category do YOU think is a sleeping giant right now? 📊 Take the Hobby Spectrum assessment and discover where you fit within the hobby. 📖 Check out Pops and Comps: Truths, Insights, and Psychology Behind the Numbers that Drive the Sports Card Market. 🔎 Check out Auction Wire using the Sports Cards Live referral link in the description and receive 63 days instead of the standard 30-day trial. 📈 Track the market, research sales and dig deeper into the cards you're chasing with Card Ladder. Check out our link in the description. 🔗 You'll also find links for Fanatics Collect and more ways to connect with Sports Cards Live in the episode description. 🎙️ Listen to Sports Cards Live on Apple Podcasts, Spotify and wherever you get your podcasts. Thanks for watching, listening and being part of the Sports Cards Live community. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

  3. 2d ago

    Prices Explode Overnight + We Bought Them in the Nick of Time + National Pricing Gets Heated

    What happens when you discover a vintage card you believe has been overlooked, buy it, and then one of the biggest voices in collectibles suddenly calls out the exact same thing? In Part 2 of our post-National Sports Cards Live conversation, Jeremy Lee, Joe Poirot and David Chase are joined by Leighton Sheldon of Just Collect and Auction Wire for a deeper look at pricing, buying and negotiating at the 2026 National. Leighton gives us the dealer's perspective on the "overpriced National" debate and explains what he saw from both sides of the table. We dig into the difference between commodity cards and genuinely scarce cards, when comps matter, when they don't tell the whole story, paying premiums for exceptional eye appeal, and why building rapport can make a real difference when trying to get a deal done. Then things take an unexpected turn. Jeremy reveals the 1935 Mickey Mouse card he had identified months earlier as a new personal grail, along with an extremely scarce O-Pee-Chee variation he discovered through Auction Wire. David had also started buying cards from the set at the National. Then, almost immediately afterward, a video surfaced of Gary Vaynerchuk specifically calling out 1935 Mickey Mouse and 1940 Superman as vintage fictional cards he believes have significant potential. Within days, available examples began disappearing and asking prices jumped dramatically. Coincidence? The Gary Vee effect? Or an overlooked segment of vintage collecting finally starting to get attention? We also get the incredible story behind Leighton's 1948 Leaf Hal Newhouser deal with David, discuss why relationships still matter in the hobby, and look at how tools like Auction Wire are changing the way collectors discover cards they might otherwise never find. Featuring Jeremy Lee, Joe Poirot, David Chase and Leighton Sheldon. 👍 Like the episode and subscribe to Sports Cards Live for more hobby discussion, interviews, analysis and live shows. 💬 Let us know in the comments: Are vintage non-sports and fictional character cards such as 1935 Mickey Mouse and 1940 Superman still underappreciated, or has the market already caught on? 📊 Take the Hobby Spectrum assessment and discover where you fit within the hobby. 📖 Check out Pops and Comps: Truths, Insights, and Psychology Behind the Numbers that Drive the Sports Card Market. 🔎 Check out Auction Wire and use the Sports Cards Live referral link in the description to receive 60 free days instead of the standard 30-day trial. 🔗 Check the links in the episode description for Hobby Spectrum, Pops and Comps, Auction Wire, Fanatics Collect and more ways to connect with Sports Cards Live. 🎙️ Listen to Sports Cards Live on Apple Podcasts, Spotify and wherever you get your podcasts. Thanks for watching, listening and being part of the Sports Cards Live community. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

  4. 3d ago

    Was the National Really Overpriced? + How to Negotiate With Dealers + The MBA Sticker Craze

    Was the 2026 National really overpriced, or were collectors simply experiencing the realities of a rising sports card market? In Part 1 of our post-National Sports Cards Live conversation, Jeremy Lee is joined by Joe Poirot and David Chase to break down what they actually saw on the show floor. Were dealers asking too much? Were there still deals to be found? And how much does your approach to a dealer affect the price you're ultimately able to negotiate? We get into comps, "not for sale" pricing, why dealers may be reluctant to sell at the last recorded sale, and the lost art of actually talking to people before asking, "What's your best price?" We also discuss the enormous demand for grading at the National, PSA and Beckett being overwhelmed, whether collectors should simply wait to submit their cards, and the growing fascination with MBA stickers and fourth-party card assessment. Plus, some National stories, the aftermath of a marathon week in Chicago, and plenty of interaction with the Sports Cards Live community. Featuring Jeremy Lee, Joe Poirot and David Chase. 👍 Like the episode if you enjoyed the conversation and subscribe to Sports Cards Live for more hobby discussion, interviews, analysis and live shows. 💬 Drop a comment and let us know: Did you think prices at the National were too high, or were there plenty of deals if you knew where and how to look? 📊 Discover where you fit in the hobby with the Hobby Spectrum assessment and explore the growing Hobby Spectrum platform. 📖 Check out Pops and Comps: Truths, Insights, and Psychology Behind the Numbers that Drive the Sports Card Market. 🔗 Check the links in the episode description for the Hobby Spectrum, Pops and Comps, Fanatics Collect and more ways to connect with Sports Cards Live. 🎙️ Listen to Sports Cards Live on Apple Podcasts, Spotify and wherever you get your podcasts. Thanks for watching, listening and being part of the Sports Cards Live community. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

  5. Aug 4

    Steve Taft: Counterfeits, Grading + The Truth About Star Basketball Cards | Sports Cards Live

    Steve Taft has been collecting, dealing, researching, and studying sports cards since the 1960s, making him one of the hobby's true veterans and one of the foremost experts on Star basketball cards. In this wide-ranging conversation, Jeremy and Steve explore the evolution of the hobby from the early card shows of the 1970s through the modern grading era. They discuss how collecting has changed, whether investing has overtaken collecting, the rise of third-party grading, and why condition standards evolved the way they did. Steve also shares the remarkable story behind the original production transparency used to create the iconic 1984-85 Star Michael Jordan #101 card. A newly formed LLC is attempting to sell the one-of-one piece of hobby history with a reported **$25 million asking price**, raising fascinating questions about provenance, rarity, and value. The conversation then dives deep into the history of Star basketball cards, the Type 1 versus Type 2 controversy, counterfeit detection, PSA's decades-long decision not to grade Star cards, Nat Turner's role in changing that policy, and Steve's own work consulting with grading companies and NBA attorneys. They also tackle one of the hobby's longest-running debates: Is the 1984-85 Star Michael Jordan #101 truly Jordan's rookie card? Whether you're a longtime collector, a vintage enthusiast, or simply fascinated by hobby history, this episode offers a rare perspective from someone who has spent decades at the center of one of the hobby's most enduring debates. Sports cards is a lifestyle. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

  6. Aug 3

    Joe Hollywood: Beyond the Breaks | Sports Cards Live

    Joe Hollywood joins Sports Cards Live for a recorded conversation about his rise in the hobby, his role in the new sports memorabilia documentary Sign, Sealed and Delivered, and the journey from childhood collector to one of the biggest live-selling personalities in sports cards. Jeremy and Joe talk about Joe’s early appearance in Woody Allen’s Radio Days, trading Garbage Pail Kids with Seth Green, building a breaking business from the basement, creating community on Whatnot, dealing with trolls, the entertainment side of breaking, responsible buying, and whether breaking is helping or hurting the hobby. They also get into the behind-the-scenes reality of running a massive live-stream operation, why passion still matters, and what people misunderstand most about Joe Hollywood. Sports cards is a lifestyle. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

  7. Jul 31

    Are We Collecting Cards... or Plastic? + Why Can't the Hobby Think for Itself?

    Who ultimately determines the value of a sports card—the grading company or the collectors themselves? In the concluding segment of this conversation, Jeremy, MattyC, David Chase, and Joshua Adams continue exploring the evolving role of eye appeal, grading, and collector opinion in today's hobby. Topics include: • Why Jeremy chooses not to submit cards for grading • The philosophy behind buying eye appeal instead of chasing grades • Using Eye Appeal Inc. to compare cards before making a purchase • Community-driven card evaluation versus traditional grading • Whether grading standards have changed over time • Future features planned for Eye Appeal Inc. • Questions from the live audience about submissions, raw cards, scans, stickers, and IQ+ The episode wraps up with final thoughts before everyone heads to The National, along with updates on upcoming Sports Cards Live programming, Fanatics Collect giveaways, The Hangover, and Enter the Inferno. Whether you agree or disagree with the panel's perspective, this discussion challenges collectors to think critically about how they evaluate cards—and why. 📊 Submit your cards to iAppeal Inc.https://www.iappealinc.com 📊 Take the Hobby Spectrum Assessmenthttps://www.hobbyspectrum.com 📖 Pops and Compshttps://www.amazon.com/POPS-COMPS-Insights-Psychology-Numbers/dp/1069808903 🛒 Support the channel through Fanatics Collecthttps://fanaticscollect.onelink.me/xx0N/iyiniif4 👍 If you enjoy thoughtful hobby conversations, please like the video, subscribe to the channel, and join us live every Saturday night for another episode of Sports Cards Live. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

  8. Jul 30

    When a PSA 1 Is Worth 4X More: Does Eye Appeal Matter More Than Grade?

    Does the number on the slab really tell the whole story? The Sports Cards Live panel continues its discussion with MattyC of Eye Appeal Inc., David Chase, and Joshua Adams as we explore one of the hobby's most fascinating questions: How much should eye appeal matter? Topics include: • Why collectors often disagree with technical grades • Should eye appeal ever become part of the grading standard? • Why many collectors intentionally pursue low-grade cards with exceptional presentation • The philosophy behind IQ+ and collector-driven evaluation • How transparency differs from traditional grading models • Why beautiful PSA 1s and PSA 2s are commanding record-breaking prices We also examine remarkable sales of iconic vintage cards whose visual appeal dramatically exceeded what their technical grades suggested, raising important questions about how collectors value condition today. If you've ever looked at two cards with the same grade and thought, "These don't belong in the same holder," this conversation is for you. 📊 Submit your cards to iAppeal Inc.https://www.iappealinc.com 📊 Take the Hobby Spectrum Assessmenthttps://www.hobbyspectrum.com 📖 Pops and Compshttps://www.amazon.com/POPS-COMPS-Insights-Psychology-Numbers/dp/1069808903 🛒 Support the channel through Fanatics Collecthttps://fanaticscollect.onelink.me/xx0N/iyiniif4 👍 If you enjoy thoughtful hobby conversations, please like the video, subscribe to the channel, and join us live every Saturday night for another episode of Sports Cards Live. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

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These are the audio tracks from Sports Cards Live (on YouTube). Host and lifelong collector Jeremy Lee is joined by passionate collectors, industry insiders, hobbypreneurs, content creators to educate, inform, entertain, and inspire hobbyists of all genres and experience. Sports Cards Live is an interactive livestream video podcast where you are part of the show as your comments and questions are in play. 

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  • Creator
    Cloud10
  • Years Active
    2020 - 2026
  • Episodes
    744
  • Rating
    Clean
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    © Cloud10

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