Because I'm Carlos

*Originally Aired May 6, 2025*An interesting call out from a recent Hockey Cards Gongshow episode branches off into a discussion on content, social media platforms, and relationships inside our small little hobby niche. (17:28)From there, the guys discuss more of the "hockeys" with the playoffs underway and finish with a few notes on Carlos' recent visit to a Jays game. (1:05:21)Recent pickup video with the Baseball Game Story Time:https://youtu.be/Z0DuAkBS_uIThanks 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/6ouhcGt2LeULink 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 Disclaimer: The channel is partnered with AMG Collectibles

*Originally Aired Apr 29, 2025*After a random discussion on NIL and the Shadeur Sanders NFL Draft freefall, Carlos discusses some 2025 Toronto Spring Expo stories with a few commonly discussed themes.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/PteBQbX8QtsLink 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 Disclaimer: The channel is partnered with AMG Collectibles

A fortunate turn of events led to 2 copies of one of Carlos' long-term saved searches hitting a week apart. This leads to a discussion of the strategy of listing tougher cards without recent comps and how that can negatively impact it if they sell too close to each other. (42:37)From there, a 1966-67 Topps Bobby Orr Test issue shifts into a discussion on some recent comments from Jackson Merrill regarding signing autographs. (1:02:47)Lastly, the guys either solve the hobby's new set design problems... or create new issues for their own entertainment. (1:29:49)Reddit post citing quotes from Jackson Merrill on his different autographs:https://www.reddit.com/r/baseballcards/comments/1jttu4o/why_jackson_merrill_has_many_different_autographs/ 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/5kUpPltUFbkLink 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 Disclaimer: The channel is partnered with AMG Collectibles

The Ovechkin Goal record discussion leads to the whole episode being dedicated to "the hockeys." We discuss the record breaking goal, some other notable Ovechkin records broken, and interesting tidbits before doing some player comparisons and touching on the card angle, including a brief talk on the upcoming 2024-25 SPx series.You're welcome Eric. #neveragain 2024-25 SPx set checklist and breakdown:https://www.beckett.com/news/2024-25-spx-hockey-cards/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/x3kdzYuWyO8Link 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 Disclaimer: The channel is partnered with AMG Collectibles

This week, the guys go through some new silly card of the week candidates (6:03) and talk about some new pickups (20:19), including one that leads into a conversation on how far things have gone when a case hit can't even really offset the price of a box. (46:12)Then a video from earlier in the day inspires Carlos for a conversation on YouTube content evolution, types of videos that seem to work, and the power of random Geoff Wilson in thumbnails :P (1:26:08)LouRokTV video that was referenced:https://youtu.be/B7vSx4Z0uMg?si=h1xzoCbU4GoDBd8uThanks 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/L2a_FVk3Oa4Link 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 Disclaimer: The channel is partnered with AMG Collectibles

This week brings another set of topics including Repacks (37:40), Beckett..... being Beckett (14:33), and the push and pull of eye appeal versus comps, especially in vintage (1:03:14).Lastly, they touch on some comments from last week's episode (1:42:22).Old Live Stream with Brian Gray referenced:https://youtube.com/live/Cz9L3TOsMnM?feature=shareRecent video on "Terapeak" for looking up comps:https://youtu.be/f-dws_LVF9E @WadeBoggsFan video posing the VIntage card comp question that inspired the discussion:https://youtu.be/rg0LLTy9ngc?si=hnIcKMVOi9OylnOBVideo of Beckett submission gone wrong:https://youtu.be/1BMUrGqdR8U?si=QrHLhlBMd9KwDV0oThanks 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/L2a_FVk3Oa4Link 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 Disclaimer: The channel is partnered with AMG Collectibles

Mix of topics this week as Eric returns from getting his Red Sox tickets.Carlos' consolidation project continues, a new Cheeto shows up in a Goldin auction as part of the silly card of the week (11:34), Beckett does it again (18:42). From there, the guys discuss Terapeak, eBay comps, and why it's not "discussed enough." (44:38)Lastly, a discussion on the recently released 2023-24 UD EX-2000 set, nostalgia sets, and trying to invoke iconic designs without considering some of the consequences. (1:40:50)Hockey Cards Gongshow segment referenced:https://youtu.be/hJus0uAh5h4?t=7750A 1996-97 EX-2000 Basketball card break from 2010:https://youtu.be/kFiJq04orEA?si=9gXZW6NnMGjJk_zVeBay for Carlos' Consolidation project:https://www.ebay.com/usr/modanofan-9Thanks 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/-dW5fmwZsyQLink 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 Disclaimer: The channel is partnered with AMG Collectibles

Eric is stuck waiting in line for Boston Red Sox tickets for the 1987 season since Day Light Savings confused him (plus he's had a LOT of concussions), so Brandon and Carlos convene on this podcast episode.Topics include the silly card of the week (6:22), Carlos explaining his mounting frustrations with ePack and the distribution of cards (13:56), a discussion on consolidation based on Carlos' recent sort of the Brett Favre collection box and some of the considerations (54:15). Lastly a quick talk on if the number of parallels is a positive or negative based on a recent discussion brought up by NEO cards and Comics' video (1:21:51). @NEO_Cards_Comics video on parallels referenced:https://youtu.be/gf595CZ8lms?si=i5AujFLzK9kaZnj8Thanks 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/v6v7VeatsxULink 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 Disclaimer: The channel is partnered with AMG Collectibles

*Aired Originally on March 4, 2025*Another mix of topics this week as the guys look at patch swapping for some "Not from any specific event, player or game" cards (20:48), the $87k "Cheetozard" sale from Goldin (31:47), discuss a $650k IG deal gone wrong (55:22), give a WhatNot update (39:27), and then conclude with a discussion on the role of nostalgia and collecting and where it can go wrong (1:24:12).Video from @simon466cards discussing his hot take on a specific instance of patch swapping:https://youtu.be/_DyRJuHyrXk?si=ppqmgYCHEylIfVkjWhatNot IG update from GradedGamer:https://www.instagram.com/p/DGwGrqbSQGx/?img_index=1IG account relating to $650K Brady sale gone wrong:https://www.instagram.com/diamond_card_collector/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/sK26KT8NHAcLink 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 Disclaimer: The channel is partnered with AMG Collectibles

*Originally aired on February 25, 2025* On this weeks episode the guys have the silly card of the week segment where Eric apparently can't figure out the size of a UFC fighters head and we're introduced to the new Pokemon adjacent grail: Cheetozard!From there Carlos and the guys discuss some new projects they are going to be working on and some "interesting" pulls from the Topps Hobby Rip Parties (17:30). The discussion then moves to Alex Ovechkin's most recent hat trick and where it puts him on his chase for the goal record, and some comparisons to other great goal scorers (37:38).WhatNot foolishness in removing some of the access to VODs for breaks (1:08:43).Lastly, a discussion on if content is too repetitive and what tone it should aim for when covering hobby news topics (1:41:18).FanaticsLive IG post playing off the latest WhatNot decision:https://www.instagram.com/p/DGd1xCHpGSh/?hl=en&img_index=1Thanks 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/4fXyJmqq0MMLink 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 Disclaimer: The channel is partnered with AMG Collectibles