In this powerhouse episode of Behind the Breaks, we sit down with Andre Chiavelli, founder of the Vintage Sportscard Club and one of the most trusted names in vintage sports cards. With over 40 years in the hobby, Andre shares legendary stories from his start in 1971 flea markets to selling cards inside Yankee Stadium and creating the first-ever card inspection tool—the Inspectorscope.We dive deep into:The evolution of the trading card hobby from the 1970s to todayAndre’s work with industry icon Mr. Mint (Alan Rosen)Selling across platforms like Whatnot, eBay, and FacebookInsights on vintage card scams, counterfeits, and integrity in the hobbyTips for building collections, submitting want lists, and consigning vintage cardsThe wild story of Long Ball Licorice, his candy brand made with the Babe Ruth familyHow Andre earned a 2009 Yankees World Series ring through his work with the teamWhether you're a vintage collector, a modern breaker, or a hobbyist looking for inspiration, this episode is packed with value, nostalgia, and behind-the-scenes stories you won’t hear anywhere else.🎯 Follow Andre:IG: @andre_chiavellieBay: https://www.ebay.com/str/vintagesportscardclubWebsite: https://vintagesportscardclub.com/Whatnot: vintagesportscardsVintage Facebook Groups Andre Recommends:1985 and older 24 HR auction, firesales vintage Baseball card pagehttps://www.facebook.com/groups/1895304380717970/Vintage Baseball Cardshttps://www.facebook.com/groups/vintagebbcardsVINTAGE CARDS - FIRE SALES - WAX - ESTATES - AUCTION HOUSE ⭐️ 1860-1993https://www.facebook.com/groups/586805852202327Subscribe, share, and let’s grow the hobby—one story at a time. 🧢🔥---------------------------Want to join the crew from Behind the Breaks on our Whatnot shows? Come check us out at Two Packs a Day, ask us show questions, or just hang out. See you there!Whatnot: https://www.whatnot.com/user/twopacksaday