The National Sports Collectors Convention is finally here, and we're breaking down everything collectors need to know before hitting the show floor!

In this episode of the Collector Investor Podcast, we discuss:

🔥 Why the Michael Jordan market is exploding again

🔥 Is the 1986 Fleer Jordan becoming impossible to own?

🔥 Fanatics buying The National...fact or fiction?

🔥 Could Fanatics eventually buy CGC?

🔥 Our favorite Questions of the Day from Junk Wax Rookie

🔥 How to negotiate with dealers when they are overpriced

🔥 Should you trade cards or just bring cash?

🔥 Booth 913 at The National—come say hello!

Whether you're attending The National or watching from home, this episode is packed with hobby insights, market analysis, and practical buying strategies.

📍 Visit Collector Investor Auctions at Booth 913!

✅ Drop Off Consignments

✅ Sell Your Cards

✅ Preview Upcoming Auctions

✅ Meet the Texas Snowman!

🎉 Thursday YouTube Meetup Shoeless Joe's 6:00 PM – Midnight Tell them you're there for the YouTube Gathering!

Chapters

00:00 Intro & National Week Begins

05:20 Michael Jordan Market Is Exploding

10:20 Why PSA 1 Jordans Are Skyrocketing

13:25 Could Fanatics Buy The National?

16:55 Could Fanatics Buy CGC?

18:15 Junk Wax Rookie Lightning Round

25:45 How To Negotiate With Dealers

32:45 Should You Trade Cards At Shows?

👇 Let us know in the comments: Do you think the Jordan market keeps climbing or is a correction coming?

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Is the current grading slowdown actually GOOD for the sports card hobby?

In this episode of the Collector Investor Podcast, Chris and Jeremy (The Texas Snowman) dive into one of the hottest debates in the hobby.

We discuss:

✅ Why grading costs and turnaround times may actually help the hobby

✅ Dallas Card Show vs Fanatics Fest vs West Coast Card Show

✅ Will Fanatics Fest ever replace The National?

✅ Should collectors stop grading so many modern cards?

✅ Selling raw cards vs grading in today's market

✅ Tips for attending The National Sports Collectors Convention

✅ Listener Q&A about collecting a rare 1911 M116 Sporting Life set

Whether you're a vintage collector, modern investor, dealer, or hobby enthusiast, this episode covers some of the biggest topics heading into The National.

👇 Let us know in the comments: Is the grading slowdown GOOD or BAD for the hobby?

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⏱ Chapters

01:25 Three Major Card Shows on the Same Weekend

07:10 Fanatics Fest vs Traditional Card Shows

10:45 Chris' Hot Take: Grading Slowdown is GOOD?

21:15 Viewer Question: Finding 1911 M116 Sporting Life Cards

26:45 First-Time National Tips

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The National is almost here! In this episode of the Collector Investor Podcast, Chris and Jeremy open discussing the National Sports Collectors Convention, including the Collector Investor Auctions booth and the Thursday Night YouTube Meet-Up.Then we tackle one of the biggest questions in today's hobby: Is the sports card hobby pricing out the middle-class collector?

Chapters

00:43 National Sports Collectors Convention Preview

02:49 Is the Sports Card Hobby Losing the Middle Class?

11:24 MBA Bronze Diamond Sticker Explained

17:26 Where Will the Hobby Be in 20 Years?

25:05 10-Year Non-Sports Card Investment Snake Draft

38:26 Final Thoughts & National Meet-Up Reminder

We also discuss:

Are card shows set up for the average collector or just the high-end collector? MBA's new Bronze Diamond designation—does it actually add value?

Where will the hobby be 20 years from now?

Draft of the Day- What are the best non-sport cards?

👇 We'd love to hear from you! Do you think the sports card hobby is becoming too expensive for the average collector? Leave your thoughts in the comments!

📍 Visit Collector Investor Auctions at Booth #913 during The National!

🍻 YouTube Meet-Up Thursday

• 6 PM Shoeless Joe's

👍 If you enjoy sports cards, investing, vintage cards, hobby news, grading discussions, auctions, and collector debates, be sure to LIKE, SUBSCRIBE, and turn on notifications so you never miss an episode.

If you're interested in reaching out to Chris and Jeremy to sell your collection, you can email them directly at [email protected]

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Just a heads up: We love talking sports cards, collecting, and the hobby—but we're not financial advisors. Everything discussed on this channel is simply our personal opinions and is intended for fun and conversation. Buy what you love, collect what makes you happy, and always do your own research.

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Is PSA charging TOO MUCH at The National? Are we officially in Junk Wax Era 2.0?

In this episode of the Collector Investor Podcast, Jeremy (@Texas Snowman) and Chris Sewall break down PSA's shocking on-site grading prices for the National Sports Collectors Convention and debate whether collectors will actually pay them. They also discuss whether today's hobby has become Junk Wax Era 2.0, answer viewer questions, and share an incredible behind-the-scenes story about buying a legendary T206 collection that changed Jeremy's collecting journey forever.

If you collect vintage, modern, pre-war, or invest in sports cards, this episode is packed with hobby insights, market analysis, and collecting stories.

👇 Tell us in the comments: Would you pay $230+ (or even $12,000) for on-site grading? Is today's hobby really becoming Junk Wax Era 2.0?

⏱️ Chapters

00:26 Intro & National Updates

01:48 CIA Auction Highlights

06:05 PSA National Pricing Discussion Begins

18:53 Junk Wax Era 2.0?

26:20 Optimal way to consign cards- big lots vs small lots

32:26 What Would the Gretzky Wagner Sell For Today?

33:53 Producer's Corner: Buying a Legendary T206 Collection

If you're interested in reaching out to Chris and Jeremy to sell your collection, you can email them directly at [email protected]

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Hosts Chris Sewall and Jeremy Donson kick off the Twenty-fifth episode of Collector Investor Podcast with a hot topic- is sealed wax the best investment? And if so, what is the best wax to buy?  They also discuss- if Caitlin Clark cards are about to fall and is it time to sell? They discuss the best way to sell junk slabs.  Last, Chris and Jeremy do Debate Of The Day! It's focused on million dollar card sales of 2026!

If you're interested in reaching out to Chris and Jeremy to sell your collection, you can email them directly at [email protected]

If you would like to consign your collection or bid in the next CIA auction, you can visit- https://collectorinvestorauctions.com

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Hosts Chris Sewall and Jeremy Donson kick off the Twenty-fourth episode of Collector Investor Podcast with a hot topic- is it time to buy Wemby cards? And brings into light a bigger question- should you sell modern players before, during or after the playoffs? And what is the best investment- 1 big card, multiple of the same card, or multiple of different cards? They also discuss- if the flipping mentality today, will negatively impact the number of collectors in the future. They discuss the PSA registry and if its stronger today, or if its starting to die.  Last, Chris and Jeremy do Draft Of The Day! What is the best card for each GOAT?

Theo and JT's Video- https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=XDQaxm4lUP8&t=1s

If you're interested in reaching out to Chris and Jeremy to sell your collection, you can email them directly at [email protected]

If you would like to consign your collection or bid in the next CIA auction, you can visit- https://collectorinvestorauctions.com

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Hosts Chris Sewall and Jeremy Donson kick off the Twenty-third episode of Collector Investor Podcast with a hot topic- how many sports card collectors are left? They also debate- is A.I. being used in cards and should it?  The guys have 3 questions of the day. They discuss if grading should slab cards, that don't meet the expected grade of the submitter? They field a question about OCD and if they have it when it comes to collecting. And they do the 5 rapid fire questions of the day, from Junk Wax Rookie!  Last, Chris and Jeremy do Draft Of The Day! What is the best Topps set design of the 1950's?

Theo and JT's Video- https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=XDQaxm4lUP8&t=1s

If you're interested in reaching out to Chris and Jeremy to sell your collection, you can email them directly at [email protected]

If you would like to consign your collection or bid in the next CIA auction, you can visit- https://collectorinvestorauctions.com

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Hosts Chris Sewall and Jeremy Donson kick off the Twenty-second episode of Collector Investor Podcast with a hot topic- are big sports card dealers creating a bull market? They also debate- should dealers be allowed to buy cards prior to the show opening?  The guys have a big announcement about the National! If you're going, you'll want to hear it! They discuss that Geoff is opening up more card shops and if it's good for the hobby? They field a question about autographs and how confident PSA is when authenticating them.  Last, Chris and Jeremy answer producers' corner- what is the most expensive card in your PC?

If you're interested in reaching out to Chris and Jeremy to sell your collection, you can email them directly at [email protected]

If you would like to consign your collection or bid in the next CIA auction, you can visit- https://collectorinvestorauctions.com

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Hosts Chris Sewall and Jeremy Donson kick off the Twenty-first episode of Collector Investor Podcast with a hot topic- PSA has shut down some of their grading services! What will this impact be on the card market? And who is to blame? Was this the right move by PSA? Sewall then finds out; he got roasted last episode! The guys then discuss a recent video on Sports Card Clubhouse by Graig about altering sports cards. They share if its right or wrong and why grading companies aren't catching it. The guy's then do an experiment- Sewall writes 3 Luka Doncic autographs and Snowman has to guess which ones are real and which are fake!  Last, Chris and Jeremy answer questions of the day!

If you're interested in reaching out to Chris and Jeremy to sell your collection, you can email them directly at [email protected]

If you would like to consign your collection or bid in the next CIA auction, you can visit- https://collectorinvestorauctions.com

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Hosts Chris Sewall and Jeremy Donson kick off the Twentieth episode of Collector Investor Podcast with a hot topic- our Ohtani prices ever going to fall? Is this a first of its kind in the card market? And should you buy his cards now, or wait? The guys then discuss the recent trend of modern players scribbling autographs. The guy's debate, what grading company would they use for a modern card.  Last, Chris and Jeremy tell everyone- What deal did you buy, that you lost the most money on?

If you're interested in reaching out to Chris and Jeremy to sell your collection, you can email them directly at [email protected]

If you would like to consign your collection or bid in the next CIA auction, you can visit- https://collectorinvestorauctions.com

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