Hobby Update

In this episode of Basketball Card Therapy, I sit down with Cris (@Socal.Sportscards10) and we talk about the large amounts of money being spent on prospects (Luka, Trae, Sexton etc.) in comparison to the GOATs, the sad reality that many former MVP caliber players don't get the hobby love they deserve, and the increasing quantity of junk products made by Panini.

In this episode of Basketball Card Therapy, I sit down with Chris (@VolumeAccumulation) and we talk about why we collect Kobe cards, the story of how he let me acquire one of my grails, and the importance of building relationships in the hobby.

In this episode of Basketball Card Therapy, I sit down with Nick (@TheWharfSportsCards) and we talk about the potential NBA playoff picture in each conference, the value in consignment, and record breaking auction house sales.

In this episode of Basketball Card Therapy, I sit down with Jeremy (@SchlafsteinsSlabs) and we talk about what exactly to look for in young players when prospecting, our experience of investing in Jonathan Isaac, and the importance of seeking out rarity when building your collection.

In this episode of Basketball Card Therapy, I sit down with Kaushik (@The_Iron_Shik) and we talk about taking a portfolio approach to collection building, the recent surge in Trae Young prices, hobby trends to look for in 2021, and what it takes to buy a Lebron grail.

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In this episode of Basketball Card Therapy, I sit down with Corey (@YamWax) and we talk about the importance of finding 'micro-chases' in the hobby, advice for new collectors, and the significance of early vintage basketball card sets i.e. 1948 Bowman and 1957 Topps. If you've ever wanted a crash course on why you should care about George Mikan, this episode is for you.

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In this episode of Basketball Card Therapy, I sit down with Mark (@BostonAuthentic) and we talk about hobby education, the differences between game-used memorabilia and sports cards, and frustrations with grading companies. Additionally, Mark reveals an exclusive mail-day and talks about a bunch of awesome cards he owns.

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In this episode of Basketball Card Therapy, I sit down with Anthony (@SummerTimeCards) and we talk about the large gap between BGS true gems and PSA 10s, the importance of the MJ Fleer RC to the hobby, and some juicy NBA Draft rumors.

Hey there. My name is Max, also known as Putnam Cards, and I am the host of Basketball Card Therapy. In this introductory episode I talk about my background in the hobby, why I'm qualified to host a basketball card podcast, and why I'm excited about it.