Because I'm Carlos

Following up on Carlos' most recent video, the guys discuss the role of the "influencer" and what, if anything, they should do with the platform afforded to them.Agenda:- Video Comments (2:55)- Silly Card of the Week (17:04)- Pickups (25:19)- Main Topic: Responsibility of Influencers (33:25)Links mentioned:Video from NEO that led to the conversation:https://youtu.be/H3hdUS_xiL8?si=XeR2DGxxsjl7oD9aMy original video discussing the topic:https://youtu.be/jqMTpWMiomsThanks to @AMGCollectibles for supporting the podcast and channel. Here are some of their socials to see more of what's coming up for them:Check out AMG's website:https://amgcollectibles.caInstagram:https://www.instagram.com/amgsportscards/YouTube channel:https://www.youtube.com/@AMGCollectibles The Wrestling Card YouTube channel mentioned:https://youtu.be/SmFBbrYV4YMSee Bobbles on their channel:https://www.youtube.com/@bobblesandballcardsFollow Eric on his IG:https://www.instagram.com/sanderson2orr/Link to the YouTube version of the episode:https://youtu.be/vT_NoxDXPQILink to Because I'm Carlos on Apple Podcast:https://podcasts.apple.com/ca/podcast/because-im-carlos/id1540871164You can reach me in the comment section of the YouTube channel or on Instagram (@because_im_carlos).Thanks for listening!#SportsCards #TheHobby #sportscardpodcast

After all the recent controversies and drama in the hobby, this week's episode gets back to basics, while questioning why resilience seems to be in such short supply.Agenda:- Silly Card of the Week (6:09)- Pickups (13:10)- Quick diversion on the idea of resilience in dealing with "news" in the hobby (24:00)- Brandon's adventures with COMC shipping and "Restoration" Dilemma (38:10)- Discussion of the new UD "The Cup" Release and price inflation impact (56:44)- The New Topps Chrome Basketball and the return of the Reverse Dutch Auction (1:25:04)Links mentioned:Sports Collectors Daily Article on Snype and their coverage:https://www.sportscollectorsdaily.com/rick-probstein-snype-shut-down/Conversation from the Second Channel with Billy from UD:https://youtu.be/gjj_mBp0GJY?si=WZyR3yq-PQ5pKPDvThanks to @AMGCollectibles for supporting the podcast and channel. Here are some of their socials to see more of what's coming up for them:Check out AMG's website:https://amgcollectibles.caInstagram:https://www.instagram.com/amgsportscards/YouTube channel:https://www.youtube.com/@AMGCollectibles The Wrestling Card YouTube channel mentioned:https://youtu.be/SmFBbrYV4YMSee Bobbles on their channel:https://www.youtube.com/@bobblesandballcardsFollow Eric on his IG:https://www.instagram.com/sanderson2orr/Link to the YouTube version of the episode:https://youtu.be/T5_SVTrdZdkLink to Because I'm Carlos on Apple Podcast:https://podcasts.apple.com/ca/podcast/because-im-carlos/id1540871164You can reach me in the comment section of the YouTube channel or on Instagram (@because_im_carlos).Thanks for listening!#SportsCards #TheHobby #sportscardpodcast

Live stream episode of BIC 155Agenda:Links mentioned:Discussion with Dan on the  @4CollectorsForCollectors channel on Sunday:https://www.youtube.com/live/cnWWkmN9j58?si=Ec3U8sx9m35qxPtgSnype Alleged Shill Bidding UPDATE - Future of Probstein Consignmentshttps://youtu.be/lBKRgKhAtPQ?si=7gM3QeGC1ZUzPsURCllct Article on Probstein going back to eBay:https://www.cllct.com/sports-collectibles/memorabilia/rick-probstein-returning-to-ebay-after-failed-attempt-to-start-own-platformWeb Design Museum Page for AuctionWeb/eBay:https://www.webdesignmuseum.org/gallery/ebay-1996Thanks to @AMGCollectibles for supporting the podcast and channel. Here are some of their socials to see more of what's coming up for them:Check out AMG's website:https://amgcollectibles.caInstagram:https://www.instagram.com/amgsportscards/YouTube channel:https://www.youtube.com/@AMGCollectibles The Wrestling Card YouTube channel mentioned:https://youtu.be/SmFBbrYV4YMSee Bobbles on their channel:https://www.youtube.com/@bobblesandballcardsFollow Eric on his IG:https://www.instagram.com/sanderson2orr/Link to the YouTube version of the episode:https://youtube.com/live/qgYBdpaKU0kLink to Because I'm Carlos on Apple Podcast:https://podcasts.apple.com/ca/podcast/because-im-carlos/id1540871164You can reach me in the comment section of the YouTube channel or on Instagram (@because_im_carlos).Thanks for listening!#SportsCards #TheHobby #sportscardpodcast

Back on a regular episode, Carlos introduces some "Coles Notes" for the recent Shill bidding controversy involving Beckett and the various twists and turns.From there, a quick breakdown on Rob Veres from Burbank Sports Cards, providing an update on the Beckett Sports Card Insights podcast on his exclusivity deal with Fanatics and what has been going on since that announcement at the Previous National.Lastly, the discussion shifts to hobby plans for the remainder of 2025.Agenda:- Comments from Last week (2:00)- Silly Card of the Week (4:05)- Pickups (11:28)- Carlos' "Coles Notes" (22:43)- Rob Veres on the Beckett podcast (1:04:53)- Our Remaining 2025 Hobby Plans (1:15:17)Links mentioned:SCD article on PWCC being banned from eBay over accusations of shill bidding:https://sportscollectorsdigest.com/news/pwcc-marketplace-shill-bidding-accusation-ebay-restrictions-sports-cardsBreakdown on the channel of Part 1 of the PRyan Beckett conversation with  @DansVintageBaseballPC :https://youtu.be/9pqsbbfCDFoMy Breakdown of Beckett's standalone shill bidding episode responding to the backlash received:https://youtu.be/BstLuUnNkJQSports Card Auction Houses- The Fine Printhttps://youtu.be/qnLt_HBbM1c?si=sB3urKY6Ft7CY4S0A Buyer's Guide To The Auction Houses: Buyer's Premium, Extended Bidding, & More from  @3D80sKid 's channel: https://youtu.be/AOj2NcDBYMA?si=mX2sedhekg6SGVZGMile High Card Company rules referenced:https://www.milehighcardco.com/rules.aspxBeckett Insights Episode with Rob Veres of Burbank Sports Cardshttps://youtu.be/ajvQg_Zc6KI?si=g5X8vk2UhiIbVKdEThanks to @AMGCollectibles for supporting the podcast and channel. Here are some of their socials to see more of what's coming up for them:Check out AMG's website:https://amgcollectibles.caInstagram:https://www.instagram.com/amgsportscards/YouTube channel:https://www.youtube.com/@AMGCollectibles The Wrestling Card YouTube channel mentioned:https://youtu.be/SmFBbrYV4YMSee Bobbles on their channel:https://www.youtube.com/@bobblesandballcardsFollow Eric on his IG:https://www.instagram.com/sanderson2orr/Link to the YouTube version of the episode:https://youtu.be/C4K6_us_6NULink to Because I'm Carlos on Apple Podcast:https://podcasts.apple.com/ca/podcast/because-im-carlos/id1540871164You can reach me in the comment section of the YouTube channel or on Instagram (@because_im_carlos).Thanks for listening!#SportsCards #TheHobby #sportscardpodcast

Everybody is back from the 2025 Toronto Sport Card Expo, so we thought another live to debrief was in order.Agenda:Thanks to @AMGCollectibles for supporting the podcast and channel. Here are some of their socials to see more of what's coming up for them:Check out AMG's website:https://amgcollectibles.caInstagram:https://www.instagram.com/amgsportscards/YouTube channel:https://www.youtube.com/@AMGCollectibles The Wrestling Card YouTube channel mentioned:https://youtu.be/SmFBbrYV4YMSee Bobbles on their channel:https://www.youtube.com/@bobblesandballcardsFollow Eric on his IG:https://www.instagram.com/sanderson2orr/Link to the YouTube version of the episode:https://youtube.com/live/kolKLotVi2wLink to Because I'm Carlos on Apple Podcast:https://podcasts.apple.com/ca/podcast/because-im-carlos/id1540871164You can reach me in the comment section of the YouTube channel or on Instagram (@because_im_carlos).Thanks for listening!#SportsCards #TheHobby #sportscardpodcast

Going live for the last pod before the 2025 Toronto Fall Sports Card Expo, which is not in Toronto...Dr. James Beckett: Sports Card Insights Episode referenced: 1453 - Shill Shocked, with Patrick Ryanhttps://youtu.be/p5ZTcNwc7Nc?si=qchv3hDMPM-ECGxvAgenda:Thanks to @AMGCollectibles for supporting the podcast and channel. Here are some of their socials to see more of what's coming up for them:Check out AMG's website:https://amgcollectibles.caInstagram:https://www.instagram.com/amgsportscards/YouTube channel:https://www.youtube.com/@AMGCollectibles The Wrestling Card YouTube channel mentioned:https://youtu.be/SmFBbrYV4YMSee Bobbles on their channel:https://www.youtube.com/@bobblesandballcardsFollow Eric on his IG:https://www.instagram.com/sanderson2orr/Link to the YouTube version of the episode:https://youtube.com/live/dWY-TqxzyRQLink to Because I'm Carlos on Apple Podcast:https://podcasts.apple.com/ca/podcast/because-im-carlos/id1540871164You can reach me in the comment section of the YouTube channel or on Instagram (@because_im_carlos).Thanks for listening!#SportsCards #TheHobby #sportscardpodcast

This week, the guys go through the usual segments, then venture into a quick rundown on Carlos' Sports Weekend, followed by a further discussion of a record $9100 Modano Shield card sale and it's implications. Lastly, they have a quick discussion on some Expo considerations for a new attendee with the show just around the corner.Agenda:- Comments from last week (9:05)- Silly Card of the Week (18:41)- Pickups (26:15)- Carlos recounts his experience watching the Packers beat the Steelers and "The Darkness" (43:24)- He continues on to discuss watching World Series Game 2 at the pub (49:25)- The $9100 Mike Modano Shield Sale from Ultimate (1:12:13)- Talking some tips for first-time Expo goers (1:59:52)Eric's visit to the  @4CollectorsForCollectors  live to discuss the Shriner's show:https://youtu.be/qd2FvsQnGrsThanks to @AMGCollectibles for supporting the podcast and channel. Here are some of their socials to see more of what's coming up for them:Check out AMG's website:https://amgcollectibles.caInstagram:https://www.instagram.com/amgsportscards/YouTube channel:https://www.youtube.com/@AMGCollectibles The Wrestling Card YouTube channel mentioned:https://youtu.be/SmFBbrYV4YMSee Bobbles on their channel:https://www.youtube.com/@bobblesandballcardsFollow Eric on his IG:https://www.instagram.com/sanderson2orr/Link to the YouTube version of the episode:https://youtu.be/qd2FvsQnGrsLink to Because I'm Carlos on Apple Podcast:https://podcasts.apple.com/ca/podcast/because-im-carlos/id1540871164You can reach me in the comment section of the YouTube channel or on Instagram (@because_im_carlos).Thanks for listening!#SportsCards #TheHobby #sportscardpodcast

For Episode 150, we're doing it Live!Agenda:General Hobby Talk & ALCS Game 7 WatchalongThanks to @AMGCollectibles for supporting the podcast and channel. Here are some of their socials to see more of what's coming up for them:Check out AMG's website:https://amgcollectibles.caInstagram:https://www.instagram.com/amgsportscards/YouTube channel:https://www.youtube.com/@AMGCollectibles The Wrestling Card YouTube channel mentioned:https://youtu.be/SmFBbrYV4YMSee Bobbles on their channel:https://www.youtube.com/@bobblesandballcardsFollow Eric on his IG:https://www.instagram.com/sanderson2orr/Link to the YouTube version of the episode:https://youtube.com/live/a62MsVrBy18Link to Because I'm Carlos on Apple Podcast:https://podcasts.apple.com/ca/podcast/because-im-carlos/id1540871164You can reach me in the comment section of the YouTube channel or on Instagram (@because_im_carlos).Thanks for listening!#SportsCards #TheHobby #sportscardpodcast

A "record" Luka Private sale and a recent bounty post led the guys into a few discussions beyond the usual segments.Agenda:- Comments from last week (4:40)- Silly Card of the Week (15:40)- Pickups (24:20)- In the first mini-topic, the guys discuss the recent announced "Private" $4.7 Million sale of a 2018-19 Flawless Luka Doncic Rookie Logoman Auto 1/1. Specifically, they touch on the concept of the private sale, the issues of relative value and other general thoughts. (37:17)- Then lastly, the discussion carries over to bounties with a recent GP Sports Cards bounty for 2024-25 Ultimate Hockey Shield cards being the basis of looking at those further. (1:11:05)SCI IG post on the Luka sale:https://www.instagram.com/p/DPtfgmukTeZ/?img_index=1GP Sports Cards Instagram post with the bounty:https://www.instagram.com/p/DPcVBj4EUtt/Thanks to  @AMGCollectibles  for supporting the podcast and channel. Here are some of their socials to see more of what's coming up for them:Check out AMG's website:https://amgcollectibles.caInstagram:https://www.instagram.com/amgsportscards/YouTube channel:https://www.youtube.com/@AMGCollectibles The Wrestling Card YouTube channel mentioned:https://youtu.be/SmFBbrYV4YMSee Bobbles on their channel:https://www.youtube.com/@bobblesandballcardsFollow Eric on his IG:https://www.instagram.com/sanderson2orr/Link to the YouTube version of the episode:https://youtu.be/M2l9-Cw605ELink to Because I'm Carlos on Apple Podcast:https://podcasts.apple.com/ca/podcast/because-im-carlos/id1540871164You can reach me in the comment section of the YouTube channel or on Instagram (@because_im_carlos).Thanks for listening!#SportsCards #TheHobby #sportscardpodcast

With no solid main topic this week, the guys ended up having more fun with the regular segments.Agenda:- Comments from last week (18:07)- Silly Card of the Week (27:56)- Pickups, including one live during the podcast (48:39)- Carlos does a music review of the latest Matthew Good EP, as referenced on the Friday Live this week (1:30:20), and then the guys conclude with general foolishness (1:45:47).Thanks to  @AMGCollectibles  for supporting the podcast and channel. Here are some of their socials to see more of what's coming up for them:Check out AMG's website:https://amgcollectibles.caInstagram:https://www.instagram.com/amgsportscards/YouTube channel:https://www.youtube.com/@AMGCollectibles The Wrestling Card YouTube channel mentioned:https://youtu.be/SmFBbrYV4YMSee Bobbles on their channel:https://www.youtube.com/@bobblesandballcardsFollow Eric on his IG:https://www.instagram.com/sanderson2orr/Link to the YouTube version of the episode:https://youtu.be/NZsTQgIXX5ILink to Because I'm Carlos on Apple Podcast:https://podcasts.apple.com/ca/podcast/because-im-carlos/id1540871164You can reach me in the comment section of the YouTube channel or on Instagram (@because_im_carlos).Thanks for listening!#SportsCards #TheHobby #sportscardpodcast