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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.

In this episode of Sports Cards Nonsense Mike Gioseffi is joined by Joe Wysmierski as they dive into a variety of hobby topics, starting with a heartfelt moment as they address the absence of Jesse due to a personal loss. The conversation transitions into a lively discussion about the intricacies of selling personal collections, with Mike sharing his experiences and strategies for managing and selling sports cards. The episode also covers the excitement and challenges of the sports card market, including the impact of new releases and the dynamics of card shows. Plus. Joe previews some MASSIVE Pokemon releases and the value in Pokemon cases.

Additionally, the guys are joined by Morgan Jon Fox to discuss the Mantle Awards, which Sports Cards Nonsense Media Network is nominated for! Morgan is a judge for the awards (and a SCN listener)!

Be sure to vote for us for Media Platform of the Year! Don't make Mike break his TV over us losing... PLEASE!
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Massive Scandal Update, Mantle Hobby Awards Preview

Jesse and Mike are joined by Shep of Shep's Cards to talk about the latest sports card and collectibles news, and drama... Shilling is the talk of the hobby right now, which Mike and Shep weigh in on in detail. Plus, Boston Card Hunter has a juicy scoop the guys discuss. Probstein is breaking off from eBay is there more there than meets the eyes?

They also talk about the impact on the hobby of players such as Skeens and Yamamoto, and the shifting dynamics in the football market with non-quarterbacks. Jonathan Taylor and Jaxon Smith-Njigba have booming markets right now and other skill players are following suit.

Additionally, the guys reflect on the sentimental value of collecting, encouraging listeners to find joy beyond monetary gains. Remember, this is a hobby after all! 

The episode concludes with insights into upcoming sports card releases and answering mailbag questions.
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Shilling Fights Continue, Evolution of Football Hobby Market and Non-QB Interest

Jesse Gibson is joined by Alex, AKA Clever Cuban Cards as they dive into the frustrations of trying to snag the 2025 Topps Black and White Baseball release, pointing out how poor communication left many collectors in the dark.

The conversation heats up with a debate on shill bidding, where they break down the ethics and impact on the hobby. They also chat about how card shows are evolving, wondering if more polished setups could actually help the hobby grow. Meanwhile, they Jesse and Alex open a Costco Bundle of Panini Donruss Football, which Alex does pretty well on.

Before answering mailbag questions, the guys also discuss Panini's future without key licenses and the role of non-licensed products.
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Is Some Shill Bidding Acceptable + Future of Card Shows

Who wants SCN merch? Jesse Gibson and Mike Gioseffi start the show by going off-script with a live contract negotiation for Jesse.

Then Adam Ireland, eBay's Vice President and General Manager, Global Collectibles joins the show to talk about all things eBay from sports cards to watches and more. We also dive into what Adam collects including 49ers players and lots of soccer. And, a fan of the show, he knows the guys love a quiz and hosted a round of "Who is the most searched athlete on eBay" guess-off.

The guys also make a phone call to the UK before taking a mailbag question on the top NFL rookies this year. It's Jaxson Dart and then everyone else. Plus, which quarterbacks rank top 10 in quarterback ranking this season? Mike tries to guess. Can you do better than he did? Let us know in the comments!
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LIVE Contract Negotation, eBay's Adam Ireland Joins, NFL QB Rankings

PSA and eBay have a new partnership. Is it actually good news for the hobby? Jesse Gibson is joined by Alex AKA Clever Cuban Cards for today's episode and they're joined by Doug Plagens, the radio voice of the Florida Panthers who will be joining the Sports Cards Nonsense Media Network with a new hockey podcast, Nonsense on Ice!

Doug shares some expert tips on collecting hockey cards and the Young Guns to be keeping an eye on in the hockey world from Jimmy Smnuggeraud to Zane Parekin. They also talk Bedard, McDavid, Gretzky and more.

Plus, the guys talk Shoehei Ohtani (yes, again) and whether a dip is coming for his market, as well as Jesse's MASSIVE Disney pull. After having the biggest pull of his career a few months ago, he topped it this past week. 
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Insider Hockey Tips, Big Announcement + Ohtani Dip Incoming?

In today's episode of the Sports Cards Nonsense, Mike and Jesse are joined by Professor Sports Cards, a seasoned collector and YouTube personality known for his candid takes on the hobby. The guys discuss the current state of the sports card market, the impact of overprinting, and the allure of vintage autograph rookies, which Professor enjoys collecting. They also debate the value of modern players like Shohei Ohtani and Patrick Mahomes, and explore the dynamics of card breaking and its influence on prices.

Mike also shares his latest PC pickup, why community building is essential for successful card breaking businesses and the challenges faced by breakers in maintaining engagement, as well as the Babe Ruth sale that just lost $3 MILLION.Plus, will Ohtani prices come down or is the current market here to stay? The guys answer that question in today's mailbag.
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Biggest Loss in Sports Cards History + An Enemy Joins the Show

The NBA is back and the first few games have certainly delivered and shaken up the hobby market. Mike Gioseffi and Jesse Gibson are joined by a slew of guests include BCW Tim, Adam Gray, Eddie and Papa Gio to talk about the NBA season and Topps basketball's release.

Papa Gio has some mafia intel for us on the bombshell gambling arrests this morning.

Tune in for a can't miss episode that talks Luka, Wemby, KD, Steph and so much more.
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Wemby Hype > Ohtani? Gambling Scandal & BCW Giveaway

Did Shohei Ohtani just play the best game of any baseball player in the history of Major League Baseball? Mike and Jesse are back with a new episode of Sports Cards Nonsense that keys in on Ohtani's massive sports card market.

Drake Maye and Bo Nix continue to have their markets grow, too.

The Hobby Handbook's Clever Cuban Cards joins the show via the phone to join the discussion on the Nashville Card Show, which all three of the guys were at over the weekend. Alex spent $20,000 on 1,700 cards at the show! Mike and Jesse had a great time meeting many of you... And some disrespectful children. 

Plus, they answer mailbag questions on the decrease in collectors but increase in repackers. And, is PSA all-in on repackers?
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Ohtani 10Xing, Card Show News, Big Release Week

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 start the pod by talk investment strategies for lower-end cards (3:42). After that, they go through some NBA notes and discuss why it may be a good time to invest in Anthony Davis, Damian Lillard, and Brandon Ingram cards (12:16). Then, they are joined by Steve Perrault from the ‘ITM Podcast’ to talk Baseball Hall of Fame, Red Sox prospects, and answer some mailbag questions (18:09).

Hosts: Mike Gioseffi and Jesse Gibson
Guest: Steve Perrault
Associate Producer: Carlos Chiriboga
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Not Just the High End. Plus, NBA Notes and Baseball Talk With Steve Perrault.

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