Episodes

Aug. 14, 2021

539B - Tribute: Rich Altman, Hollywood Collectibles

Sad to report dealer Rich Altman, mainstay of the sports card show circuit, including promoting his own large shows, has passed away. This brief tribute will not suffice, but please check out some of the other statements circulating made by …

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Aug. 14, 2021

539A - Rejoinder: Mortality Dueling Questions

As soon as Brad and I signed off, I realized we had not addressed some concerns that were worth adding to the discussion on this timely topic for baby boomers, and it's an important topic for all, as no one …

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Aug. 13, 2021

539 - Mortality Dueling Questions with Brad Askew

The first Dueling Questions on this topic - Brad and I have had time to reflect since our last conversation and each of us has additional thoughts to share.

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Aug. 12, 2021

538 - Out-Takes from Stacking Slabs with Brett McGrath

Brett asked some excellent questions during his longer Stacking Slabs interview of me - here are two threads I thought I would pass on to you but I certainly encourage you to check Brett's full episode(s).

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Aug. 11, 2021

537 - COMC Hacks with Mike Sommer, Part 3

This is the third and final installment of our conversation about COMC and its nuances. Hope you have learned something helpful.

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Aug. 10, 2021

536 - 1974 and 1975 Topps Baseball, with Rich Klein

Rich and I compare and contrast these two popular Topps baseball card products - we mostly agree!

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Aug. 9, 2021

535 - IRS Considerations with John Keating

Anyone with a side gig should know some basic do's and don't's as applies to doing your Federal income tax return, where documenting basis and expenses may be critical to your case.

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Aug. 7, 2021

534B - NSCC National Aftermath: Logistics

The show was terrific - extremely crowded - and ran smoothly for me - the dinners were festive - but my airport experiences were another story.

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Aug. 7, 2021

534A - NSCC National Aftermath: Cards

A recap of my experience at this year's National in Chicago, arguably the best ever with people and cards galore.

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Aug. 6, 2021

534 - COMC Hacks with Mike Sommer, Part 2

Mike and I went back and forth with a few more suggestions of how users can optimize the COMC platform for more profit and enjoyment.

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Aug. 5, 2021

533 - Starting an LCS with Jordan Hagedorn

Jordan is planning the opening of his new "For The Hobby" local card shop in Eau Claire, Wisconsin for later this fall.

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Aug. 4, 2021

532 - Speed Sorting

I reveal some of my (long-honed over the decades considering hundreds of thousands of cards) speed sorting tips - no copyright, no trademark, no patented processes - sort away!

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Aug. 3, 2021

531 - COMC Hacks with Mike Sommer, Wax Pack Hero

Mike and I sit down for a discussion of how to get the most out of the COMC experience for buyers and sellers and flippers.

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Aug. 2, 2021

530 - 1988-90 Topps Big Baseball, with Rich Klein

What was Topps thinking with this three-year run of slightly oversized veteran-centric baseball cards? Rich and I try to reverse engineer their thinking at the time and the hobby's lukewarm acceptance then.

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July 31, 2021

529B - Out-Takes from Hobby Hotline 072421

Hobby Hotline, the live call in show ranged over a variety of topics in this episode, which aired the week before the National; my co-hosts were Rich Klein, Jeremy Lee, and Sam Shuford.

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July 31, 2021

529A - Tribute: Fred Reed, BP VP

Fred Reed brought editorial structure to Beckett Publications at the onset and during the high growth years. His legacy includes the amazing people he hired and mentored, many of whom have gone on to enduring great success in the hobby.

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July 30, 2021

529 - Keating Questions with John Keating

John Keating had enough interesting hobby questions that we made a whole episode out of our dialogue.

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July 29, 2021

528 - Dueling Questions with Jordan Hagedorn, For the Hobby

Irrepressible Jordan Hagedorn returns with some interesting questions and answers for this Dueling Questions segment.

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July 28, 2021

527 - Out-Takes on Grading from Pack to the Future

Tim, Chad, and Ricky were joined by John Newman for this special HobbyPalooza edition of Pack to the Future. I joined in for the last half and here are some of the things we talked about. Enjoy.

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July 27, 2021

526 - Final National Prep

I am leaving tomorrow - here are my last minute thoughts on how I am preparing differently than any other prior year - see you there!

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July 26, 2021

525 - Tribute: Audre, Eddie, and Steve Gold, AU Sports, with Rich Kle…

Long-time National dealers and card shop owners, the Gold family from the Chicago area, have passed but are not forgotten - an amazing family - Rich and I have fond remembrances.

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July 24, 2021

524B Giannis Antetokounmpo, Superstar

Giannis' performance throughout the NBA playoffs and culminating in his break-through performance in the final game 6 have moved him up another layer of greatness within the basketball card hobby.

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July 24, 2021

524A - Joe Orlando, PSA

Joe Orlando, CEO of PSA's parent Collectors Universe, resigned last week after 22 years with the company. This is my take on that decision and its implications.

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July 23, 2021

524 - Football Dueling Questions, with David Lee

The first time for this format of "topical" dueling questions with football expert David Lee - our first questions overlapped!

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