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Sports Cards Nonsense

A podcast featuring Mike Gioseffi and Jesse Gibson that’s about sports, the Sports card market, and how to make money with this hobby. Who you should be buying and selling - along with the occasional fantasy football advice.

Mike and Jesse analyze the recent trends in the sports card market, focusing on the rising values of iconic players from legends like Kobe Bryant, and Ken Griffey Jr., to Willie Mays. But they're not the only ones whose market is up. The guys also delve into the factors driving these changes. Today's discussion also covers the impact of modern players such as Patrick Mahomes and the role of investment groups in shaping card values.

We also take a look at a cool promotion from Arena Club featuring a $100,000 2003-04 Jordan Exquisite patch auto super grail. Be sure to use code SCN20 on your first Arena Club purchase.
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GOATS and Grails: Card Market on the Rise

Is the case hit era over? Are there too many case hits? Does the hobby know what THE case hit is? This week's episode covers that and more with JetBreakers' Trent who joined us on his day off from the Air Force. Trent also share his hobby history, how he got into breaking, and who he collects, with Pete Alonso top of the list. "This is a hobby, it shouldn't be stressful," is Trent's take on making the hobby a business for him, albeit not his full time job.
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Is the Case Hit Era OVER?!

Mike and Jesse delve into the fluctuating values of quarterbacks like Drake Maye, Jayden Daniels and Bo Nix, as well as recent product releases and the strategies for buying, selling, and grading cards.

Special guest Tory Hermens from DCSports87 joins to discuss the latest Bowman Chrome price trends, the impact of international prospects on the market, and leads a 'name the price of that card' game. Don't forget to download the dcsports87 app and check out their eBay Live auctions!

Plus, we answer mailbag questions on everything from the MLB pitcher market to Aaron Judge's potential market fall, Whatnot repack policies, and more.
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Major QB Hobby Moves, Dark Horse Buy, Pricing Game with dcsports87

Mike Gioseffi is joined by Cut the Nonsense's Joe Wysmierski as he fills in for a recovering Jesse. They discuss the rise of quarterbacks Bo Nix and Drake Maye, Jared Goff's long-term value and what to do with Aaron Judge cards this offseason.

Then Matt Varao of Card Vault Breaks joins the show, who shares details on the company's expansion plans and unique collector experiences.

The episode also examines the debate over licensed versus unlicensed rookie cards, offering a deep dive into market trends and player valuations.

Mike and Joe end by answering your mailbag questions on everything from The Big Dumper to Black and White Shimmer Autos, offseason MLB pickups, breaker pricing and more.
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The Rise of Drake Maye and Bo Nix, Card Vault's Growth, Offseason MLB Pickups

Mike joins us from vacation and catches us up on his time off. Jesse details a significant Disney card sale, highlighting the excitement and process behind the Walt Disney 1 of 1 transaction. We also cover the latest news on Card Vault's expansion, discussing the implications of new locations in the sports card market. Additionally, we touch on the current state of market competition -- or lack thereof -- and what it means for collectors. Plus, Mike teases some breaking news coming on Thursday's episode.
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Jesse's Big Card Sale, Card Vault Expansion, and Market Dynamics

Jesse and Mike discuss Whatnot's announcement that they'll be regulating the sale of repacks moving forward. Is this good news?

Then, the guys sit down with Brian Lee, founder and CEO of Arena Club, to hear about his journey from being a young collector to a successful entrepreneur. They discuss the innovative use of AI in card grading, transparency of digital marketplaces and how he started Arena Club. They also discuss the booming international market, the intricacies of repacks, and Arena Club's 5-year outlook.

Beyond the interview, Jesse and Mike discuss SGC being down big month over month and answer listener questions about the ideal schedule for Fanatics releases, the dynamics of card pricing, card show etiquette and the impact of player performance on card values.

They also preview their upcoming live shows, including Jesse breaking WWE Finest on Fanatics Friday night. 
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Arena Club's Founder Talks the Future of Collecting; Whatnot to Regulate Repacks

With Mike out on the road, Jesse is joined by Alex AKA Clever Cuban Cards to talk about the latest sports card market updates. Grading changes with PSA, expansion into Europe, and Topps' release frequency are all on the docket.

PSA's pricing and turnaround times have been a hot topic of conversation over the last week, which Jesse and Alex reflect on. They also discuss the booming market for Pokémon cards, the impact of player likability on card value (Aaron Rodgers), and the challenges of maintaining affordability in the hobby. 

Be sure to check out Mike's eBay Live tonight with DC Sports 87! And, tune into The Hobby Handbook with Clever Cuban Cards each Thursday.
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Card Grading Changes, European Market Growth and Product Availability

In this episode of Sports Cards Nonsense, Mike Gioseffi takes the helm as Jesse recovers from an intense 16-hour card-breaking marathon. Mike dives deep into baseball prospects you need to know as a card collector, discussing the latest trends with special guest Aram Leighton from Just Baseball.

They talk Bowman Chrome, early MLB Draft thoughts, and highlight standout players. The conversation also touches on the evolving market for pitchers, the MVP race in the American League, and the nostalgia that keeps collectors engaged.

Tune in for a mix of expert analysis, personal reflections, and a look ahead at the 2026 baseball rookie class.
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Mike Reflects on the Hobby, Deep Prospect Analysis with Aram Leighton From Just Baseball

It’s a packed week in the hobby. Chris Sewall, the Baseball Card Collector, Investor, Dealer, joins Jesse Gibson and Mike Gioseffi to share stories from the buying side of the business, including his $3,000 purchase of a 3-million card collection that ended up being a money loser, and what lessons he took away from it.

He also breaks down the most common types of sellers he encounters and how bulk collections get valued.

On the release side, Bowman Chrome is back and after several down years, this year looks loaded. The crew also covers the Disney Topps Chrome drop, featuring autos like Tim Allen and Chris Evans as Buzz Lightyear, and Sully from Monsters Inc.

And as always, they dig into the mailbag: Is Topps Finest Basketball overpriced? What’s the outlook for ultimate card collecting rooms? And, we'll be breaking with DCSports87 next Monday, which you won't want to miss. 
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MASSIVE Card Release Week, Chris Sewall Talks Buying Your Grandma's Collection

Mike and Jesse are joined by Matt from Slabnomics to talk about Shohei Ohtani's latest accomplishments and why he is the GOAT of the baseball market right now and for the foreseeable future. Plus, there are a ton of big releases coming starting next week, the soccer market is up big, and Bowman Chrome FINALLY has a winner with their latest release. 

Plus, Matt explains the equilibrium point in sports cards and how that relates to demand for the best players' cards.

And don't miss out on Mike's big eBay Live on Friday night with MASSIVE singles starting at $1 - it starts at 7:30 pm ET. 
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Is Ohtani the GOAT of the baseball market? Finally, a Chrome Bowman Winner

Jesse and Mike begin today’s episode by reacting to the Masters. Then, they talk about the NBA playoffs before Jesse tells Mike that tariffs may lead him to rethink a purchase he’s made. Plus, the guys take several questions from the fans, leading them to engage in trivia regarding ’90s music and, of course, state capitals.

Hosts: Jesse Gibson and Mike Gioseffi
Producer: Troy Farkas

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Masters Reactions, Too Many Autos, and a Trivia-Mailbag Combo

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