Leighton's Loft

Leighton Sheldon of Vintage Breaks and Just Collect talks about the value of Bill Russell cards and some special Michael Jordan cards, including some internationals. He also offers some tips about deciding which cards to auction off while the hobby is hot, and which cards to take your profits with. Stay tuned for a sorted tale about a gentleman who talked with Vintage Breaks about buying his 15 card collection that was worth in excess of $100,000! All on this edition of Leighton's Loft! Like our Facebook page for information about our live broadcasts on the show!

Your host Leighton Sheldon of Vintage Breaks and Just Collect talks about his approach to shopping on eBay, as well his thoughts about where the market is going price-wise and how you could use that to your advantage. Lots of listener questions as well, including ways to learn about grading, grade ratios, and finding the value.

Leighton Sheldon of Vintage Breaks and Just Collect talks about the empty Hall of Fame class of 2021 and what's wrong with the induction system. He also expands on last week's discussion about fractional shares of cards. Is "institutional money" fueling the surge in the hobby and to what extent? More importantly, what does that mean for non-"institutional" collector? You can also listen in while Leighton learns the details of a huge and fascinating Pokeman buy of Series 1 unopened packs. And the top prize in this episode was a beautiful Nellie Fox card. Join us on the Leighton's Loft Facebook page Wednesdays at 4:30 pm Eastern and win a prize or two for yourself!

Leighton Sheldon of Vintage Breaks and Just Collect hosts a jam-packed hobby-based episode that talks about the current state of the hobby. Leighton talks about using the high tide of the hobby to sell out some of the "back shelves" of your collection to fuel a fund that puts you in a position to capitalize when a sexy collecting opportunity comes along. Selling off some of your less-revered cards can help you get used to letting go of pieces, and reward you with the ability to purchase that upgrade that comes your way easily, instead of scrambling for funds. We also discuss the grading backlog and how it might affect the hobby and we rail about redemptions.   

James Hardin was traded! Leighton Sheldon of Vintage Breaks and Just Collect deals with the fresh James Hardin trade and then does a deep dive into fractional shares of cards. Would you own a fractional share of a card for a feeling of ownership or just as an investment? With the help of insights from Chris Ko, Leighton's Loft explores the collecting frontier of fractional ownership.

Leighton Sheldon of Vintage Breaks and Just Collect shows some highlights of a collection that Vintage Breaks recently purchased and then discusses how big a role modern cards have played in this explosion in the hobby. He also asks if you think that National will happen in July given the current environment and whether you would go if it is held in Chicago in July.

It's the final edition of Leighton's Loft for 2020 so come hang with Leighton Sheldon of Vintage Breaks and Just Collect!  Leighton remembers Josh Evans fondly and humorously with some great stories about his time Lelands Auction House and his time on the road with Josh. It's the final Leighton's Loft of 2020! Come hang with us and bring a friend!

Join host Leighton Sheldon of Vintage Breaks and Just Collect, Inc. as he talks with Darren Rovell of Action Network about his incredible historic ticket collection and how far he is down his list of the 50 tickets he wants to collect! Darren gives away a ticket from Game 4 of the 1945 World Series when William “Billy Goat” Sianis, owner of the Billy Goat Tavern and a Cubs fan, bought two tickets to Game four. Hoping to bring his team good luck he took his pet goat, Murphy, with him to the game. Murphy was not allowed to go into the game and so it is said, the Cubs were cursed by Billy Goat!

Leighton Sheldon of Vintage Breaks and Just Collect overheard hosts of another podcast expressing their problems with breaking as a whole. Talking with his listeners, Leighton discusses his outlook on this popular part of the hobby.  

Your host, Leighton Sheldon of Vintage Breaks and Just Collect, dedicates the whole episode to listeners questions about the Hobby including questions about Ebay, investment through cards, and the difference in values of cards based on the grading company used. Leighton and the live listeners also talk about what is driving this surge in the Hobby and whether it will continue. We also hear the story of a very rare employees-only-issue card of a sports legend which found it's way into Leighton's collection! Check it out.