Leighton's Loft

A little bit of a mixed bag in this edition of Leighton's Loft with Leighton Sheldon of Just Collect and much of the rest of the Vintage Breaks crew. This week's show starts with some live giveaways before Leighton talks about getting off the beaten path at card shows and seeking out iconic cards in the middle grades. He shows us a recent purchase of a 1961 Bill Russell to make his point. Then Leighton talks about the importance of dealing with others fairly and clearly in the hobby's marketplace, which is so dependent of personal relationships.   

Leighton Sheldon of Just Collect and Vintage Breaks talks about "thinning the hoard" on the level of his business as the companies' moves continue. And Leighton gives his take on the manufactured scarcity of the 2020-21 LeBron James Triple Logoman Card that recently has been valued at over $3 million dollars! Does scarcity equal value? And more, should it always equal value? Listen and join in the conversation!

Leighton Sheldon of Just Collect and Vintage Breaks talks about their move into their new facility and specifically about the astounding amount of inventory they have collected and how they are going to trim that down before they move. There are some great bargains awaiting! Leighton also gives away a 1960 Topps PSA 8 OC Al Kaline All-Star card live, and two 50% discounts on and card in the back inventory! It pays to hang in the Loft!

J5 fills on for Leighton Sheldon today on the Loft! He tells tales of his first few minutes and days as a new father, and then introduces us to The Perfecto Cigar Box Collection that is newly acquired by Vintage Breaks! There are lots of great cards from the 1941 Play Ball set in this collection including a full roster of Hall of Famers and some Pee Wee Reese rookie cards. But there are also some unusual surprises as well. 

In this edition of Leighton's Loft, Leighton Sheldon is contemplating Just Collect's new storefront, and a possible mural of baseball's Mount Rushmore. Yes we went there ... After that, Leighton discusses how big a role that grading companies, and qualifiers play in a card's value. And Leighton gives us a preview on a HUGE Baseball Memorabilia break featured on Vintage Breaks!  

Leighton Sheldon of Just Collect and Vintage Breaks catches us up on what's happening. He starts by telling us he is in negotiation with Yankee Hall of Famer, Mariano Rivera about a possible live appearance/break. Next he previews the Vintage Breaks newsletter which will offer three cards from a recent Detroit Tigers based collection acquired by Vintage Breaks, which he shows us, and yes Ty Cobb figured prominently. And finally Leighton shows us a rare 1970 Topps Super Box that Vintage Breaks will be featuring in several upcoming breaks!     

Leighton Sheldon of Vintage Breaks and Just Collect debriefs us on his trip to Las Vegas for the Mint Collective, including his adventure to see Steve Aoki perform! He also shows us the amazing highlights of the newest collection purchase by Just Collect and of course it comes with another great story of its linage and discovery.

After a quick run through of some amazing events and giveaways that are just ahead at Just Collect and Vintage Breaks, Leighton Sheldon previews the upcoming Mint Collective event in Las Vegas.  Then Leighton recaps the story of the Love Collection which he personally hopped on a coast to coast flight for, purchased, and brought back from California. That collection was headlined by three 1948 Leaf Jackie Robinson rookie cards and in this edition, Leighton reveals the first of the three that has been graded by PSA ... And you are going to be speechless.

Leighton Sheldon of Just Collect and Vintage Breaks shows us his collection of 1921 Babe Ruth Exhibits, talking about how much variation there can be in even small differences in grading. Once again we learn that not all cards of the same or similar grade are the same. Leighton then previews the upcoming Mint Collective in Las Vegas and his appearance at the show!

Leighton Sheldon of Just Collect and Vintage Breaks tells us tales from the very fun and successful Philly Show including his sit downs with Goose Gossage and Spud Webb. And we get a first look at a collection that J5 was courting for Vintage Breaks while vacationing in Hawaii!