Show Summary: This week I bring you a quick episode leading off with the Hobby Rundown. There has been a lot of talk of auction houses flooded the market with rare cards and I talk about why I feel there isn't really a party to blame. DK Metcalf steps onto the track, and 1979 Topps PSA 10 Pop 2 Gretzky sells for $1M.  I then bring up 5 questions that I am thinking about post NFL draft going into next season.  

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Show Summary: This week I sat down Austin, @am_sportscards on IG, we had a great conversation about grading, market trends, diversifying, and grails in your PC. This week LeBron James Upper Deck /23 Exquisite Patch Auto breaks the basketball card all time record at $5.2m. This is awesome for the hobby, and I tell you why. Wrapping up the episode I bring you my takes on SGC and CSG and where I see them fitting in the hobby. 

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Episode Timeline:  

2:15​ - LeBron James $5.2m record breaking sale 

5:30​ - Breaking down NFL draft and impact on 2020 class 

10:20​ - Interview with Austin, @AM_SportsCards, buyer, seller, collector, and employee at 1 of 1 Sports Card Shop in Strongsville, OH 

58:30​ - SGC CSG talk, where do I see them fitting in, am I going to use them? 

1:05:00​ - Hobby Calendar Releases  Thanks for tuning in and as always drop your ideas and questions over on instagram! 

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Show Summary: This week I talk about the Nets and the most recent James Harden injury news, playing just 7 games as a unit do they even make the ECF? The Hobby Rundown this week again is more grading news with PSA purchasing AI technology and LaMelo Ball's return is right around the corner. Finally I do a quick recap of the two card shows I set up at this past weekend. Shout out to Rated Rips for setting up a spectacular first show in Canton OH.  

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Medalist Sports Cards Podcast Episode 6: Michael Jordan & Kobe Dual Patch Auto, More BGS Scandal, and Learning from your Mistakes in Sports Cards 

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Summary of the Show:  

1. Hobby Rundown 

2. Setting up at 2 Card Shows, 1 Weekend 

3. Learning from your mistakes  

This week I kicked off the episode with some breaking NBA injury news, and major NFL free agent signing for the Cleveland Browns.   In the Hobby Rundown I talk about Heritage Auctions and their huge cards that are currently up for auction, BGS is taking your cards out of the slabs without notice, and WNBA is right around the corner.  

Super excited this weekend to be setting up at 2 card shows close to Cleveland, OH. Saturday is organized by Rated Rips and Sunday is an ongoing local show with almost 100 tables.   

Learning from you mistakes is crucially important in any hobby or small business this episode I break down 10 mistakes I have made that I learned from or never will do again!   

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Medalist Sports Cards Podcast Episode 5: Hobby Rundown, PSA Suspending Grading Level Discussion, and Navigating the Murky Sports Card Market 

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Summary of the Show:  

1. Hobby Rundown 

2. PSA Grading Levels Suspension 

3. My 4 Buying Principles to Follow  

This week I kicked off the episode running down this weeks news in the hobby including Prizm dropping, auction results and Topps going public.  

PSA suspending all grading levels below super express, $300, where do you go from here? What are your options, with it being a week since the announcement I am able to bring a few different takes to the topic.   

PSA suspending, market fluctuations, wax prices going crazy, I talk through ways I am currently navigating the market strategically and creating a well researched plan.   

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Medalist Sports Cards Podcast Episode 4: How I Buy Sports Cards, Major Sporting Event Dates to Know, and NBA Star Injury Updates. 

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Summary of the Show: 

 1. NBA Stars Injured 

2. Major Sporting Event Dates to Know 

3. My 4 Buying Principles to Follow  

This week I kicked off the episode discussing the two NBA stars who recent injuries could really shake up the NBA playoff race, and the card market over the next few months!  

Do you know what major sporting events are happening over the next 12 months? Hall of Fame inductions? Opening Day or NFL season kick off date? I bring you all these dates and more!  

The exciting part of this episode is I break down my buying process for you guys from start to finish. Explaining my 4 buying principles I follow to help have a successful and profitable transactions. 

My four principles are:  

1. Create a Plan, and Goal 

2. Research, Research, and Research More! 

3. Execute Plan with Discipline and Patience 

4. Have an Exit Strategy  

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Medalist Sports Cards Podcast Episode 3: DALLAS RECAP, Hobby Hits, and Part 1 of NBA Players to watch! 

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Summary of the Show:  

1. Quick Hobby Hits 

2. Dallas Card Show Recap 

3. NBA Players to watch in the 2nd Half of the season   

This week in Hobby Hits we discuss the sale of the first CSG card, a Lebron James Topps Chrome Refractor, and its potential impact on the market for CSG slabs. We get a little into TopShot and the NFT space, and I talk how Goldin Auctions just continues to bring the heat!  

I got back from Dallas last Sunday and on this episode I bring a run down of some of the big deals, my experiences, and the vibes at the show! What was hot? Who did people want to buy?   

In the final segment I begin the conversations of NBA Players to watch in the second half of the season. In part 1 on this show I talk about a few players with growing trade rumors and the impact these trades could have on their own prices as well as players who are on impacted teams!  Thanks for tuning in and as always drop your ideas and questions over on instagram! 

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Medalist Sports Cards Podcast Episode 2: Big Time Card Kobe & Luka Sales, SGC, Dallas Card Show, & Mail Day 

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Summary of the Show:  

1. Quick Hobby News 

2. Dallas Card Show  

3. NBA All Star Games 

4. Mail Day  

I break down the biggest sales in the hobby including Golden Auctions where the Kobe Black Label Refractor ended at 1.8 million and the Luka 1 of 1 logoman sells privately for a staggering 4.6 million!  This weekend I head to Dallas, TX for the Dallas Sports Card show where they are planning to have over 600 tables! I break down my plan for the show and a little more about my experiences at shows both as a dealer and buyer.   Finally talk a little about the All Star game and end of the show with a break down of two of my most recent purchases I have made over the last couple weeks!  Thanks for tuning in and as always drop your ideas and questions over on instagram!

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