Global Card Collectors

In this episode John interviews UK collector Jamie and they talk all things football or soccer as our American friends would say. Jamie (@jamieukcollector) discusses his journey collecting football cards since 2014, the Ivory Coast's Didier Drogba, the Golden Era of Panini from 2014-19, and why understanding what is happening in Japan might be key in thinking about long-term collectability. We thank you for listening and hope you enjoy the chat.

In this episode @berkolekt interviews  @ilkerugur  to see his awesome collection of cards and game tickets. They discuss the burgeoning card collecting community in Turkey and how Mythos cards has galvanized that community. There are exciting things happening in the Turkish card collecting community! Listen in to find out what they are.

In this episode Will takes a nostalgic journey to New Plymouth, home to New Zealand's only physical card store! In this interview Will chats with the store owner, Daniel, where he shares his passion for cards and the joy of bringing people together through collecting. Daniel has a bunch of great tips for collectors and shares details of what it's like being a card store owner!

Bryan (juveleao_cards 96) joins Global Card Collectors to discuss his journey collecting players from the last century of Portuguese football and his favorite club. He and John discuss the joys of developing a collecting theme to maintain focus.

Get ready for a Filipino card collecting extravaganza! This episode, we're joined by the incredible Revi, a collector whose passion burns brighter than the Philippine sun!

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This episode is a must-listen for any basketball card enthusiast, especially those with a soft spot for Filipino collecting culture. Join us as we chat with Revi, marvel at his collection, and get an insider's look at the Filipino card scene from one of the big dogs of Filipino card collecting!

This week on the podcast, John takes us on a trip to beautiful Budapest, Hungary! He sits down with the owner of Card Corner, a local hobby shop brimming with history and passion.

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Whether you're a Bulls die-hard, a global hobby enthusiast, or simply love a good Budapest adventure, this episode is for you!

Howzat?! Get ready for an inspiring conversation with nazimcricket.com ! We delve into his life, exploring his formative move to Pakistan at a young age and the profound impact cricket had on him growing up playing on the streets of Karachi. Then Naz explains the adjustments he had to make when relocating back to Bathurst (Gold Country) Australia as a 20 year old. Naz also shares anecdotes about his cricketing heroes, including the legendary Greg Chappell (Will obviously had to mention the underarm incident) and how that passion ignited a lifelong love of card collecting culminating in a full circle moment.

But Naz's story doesn't stop there. He's collated an incredible collection, with over 8,000 in-person autographed cards. This episode offers valuable insights for both new and experienced collectors, filled with Naz's personal anecdotes, collecting wisdom, and a genuine love for the game. For you database boys there's something in this episode that will definitely get your juices going. Enjoy!

In this episode listen in as John, a seasoned soccer card collector, guides newbie to the soccer card market Nathanael through the exciting – and sometimes confusing world of soccer cards!

John's got a few years of experience under his belt, boasting a killer Claudio Reyna collection, a Luka Modric collection to envy (as we heard in episode 2) and a Cristiano Ronaldo rookie card! But his allegiances don't stop there. He cheers for the mighty Real Madrid and even throws some love to Besiktas in the Turkish league. Talk about a global perspective!

In this episode, John breaks it down for Nathanael (and listeners like you!) what a great place to start! So whether you're a die-hard fan of Pulisic or just starting to appreciate Messi's magic, this episode is your chance to learn the ropes from a fellow American who gets it.

Get ready to ask questions, learn the lingo, and discover the thrill of collecting cards featuring the world's best footballers! This is the episode for any American who wants to join the global soccer card game!

In this episode Will (@kartadami) and John (@istanbulcards), step away from interviewing fellow enthusiasts to catch up and delve into their own collecting journeys, shaped in more ways than one by their experiences on the show.

Living in New Zealand has opened exciting new avenues for Will. He'll discuss his hunt for rare and underappreciated cricket and rugby cards, there might be a little talk about acquiring a glut of Weetbix Gold Cards, I wonder where he might have gotten the idea to start stockpiling them? Additionally, he'll unveil his two most valuable Jonah Lomu cards, which were both picked up after Episode 2 where Will talked about his Jonah card collection and these two cards long-desired, extremely rare additions to his collection.

John, meanwhile, will share his recent discoveries from the Balkans. Prepare to be captivated by his collection of rare player cards and stickers, featuring not only legendary footballers but also – a surprising twist – water polo champions, the undisputed masters of the pool!

To round out the episode, Will and John will shift gears and offer their insights on the current NBA MVP race and some not so sexy but well thought out predictions for who will meet in the NBA Finals. Spoiler alert: it'll include someone we love as NBA fans!

This week on the show, Will (@kartadami) gets to the line of scrimmage with Justin (@vintagefb52), a collector whose passion for vintage football cards runs deeper than a Hail Mary pass!

Justin's gonna take us on a journey through his collecting history, from heart melting moments with a 77-year-old seller to the story of "The Godfather," a friend who reignited his love for the hobby and brought a whole crew back into the game.

Justin's also got some serious love for football's greats, from the fleet footed beast Barry Sanders to the man Justin calls the GOAT, Jim Brown.

And let's not forget the cardboard crown jewels! Justin's pulling out some of his most prized vintage football cards, guaranteed to make your inner collector drool.

So tune in to hear what makes a vintage card collector tick.