Most collectors spend their time watching big sales. Few spend time learning how to find great cards.

That gap matters.

In this conversation with Max (@putnamcards), creator of Hoops Collectors, we talk about what actually creates an edge in the hobby.

Not headlines.
Not hype.
Not million dollar cards.

We get into:

• Why most content focuses on cards no one can afford
• How research leads to better collecting decisions
• Why overlooked sets and inserts hold real opportunity
• The role nostalgia plays in what you chase
• What happens when you stop following the crowd

Max shares how he approaches discovery.

How he uses tools like checklists and daily sales to uncover cards others ignore.

And why some of the best cards in the hobby are still sitting in plain sight.

If you want to build a collection that reflects your taste and not the algorithm, this one will hit.

Check out the Hoops Collectors Podcast on YouTube, Apple, or Spotify.

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