*Originally Aired April 14, 2026*

The usual segments, followed by an extended discussion by the guys on collecting, price points, and whether the "collect vintage" and singular pieces of hobby advice actually led people to collecting in a satisfying way.Agenda:- Comments (4:44)- Silly Card of the Week (5:36)- Pickups (17:31)- The discussion, starting with the Topps Industry Conference, but then morphing into a wider talk on factors affecting collecting and general nonsense (29:20)Links mentioned:Latest Cardboard Cynics episode:https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=w5RcEcj4fzgThanks 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://www.youtube.com/@BICWrestlingSee 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/3ndvJt1OPC0Link 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