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What’s up, chicken nuggets? In this episode, I break down the three biggest lessons I wish someone told me when I got back into collecting sports cards. If you’re new to the hobby, THIS is the episode you need.

🕒 Timestamps:
0:00 – Welcome, chicken nuggets
1:12 – Why COMPS are wild and unreliable
5:03 – The importance of finding your people in the hobby
8:03 – Collect what you LIKE (not what’s hot)
12:15 – My $3,500 LeBron mistake
15:20 – Wrap-up and call for community advice

Timestamps:

• 0:00 — The card that got away
• 1:30 — Why this Kobe card is the one
• 2:58 — My $5.7K bid failed
• 4:05 — Suspicious sales at $12K, $15K
• 5:40 — Are these shill bids or real heat?
• 6:50 — Set completion psychology
• 8:00 — What I think really happened

In this episode of Sports Cards Are Dope, Dr. Tyler Tarver talks with Adam Gray (Real 27 Guy) — a collector so knowledgeable, he makes Indiana Jones look like a rookie. They swap autograph-chasing stories, from courtside dad energy to Kobe Bryant kindness, and even unpack a binder full of NBA history. Whether you’re into collecting, culture, or nostalgia, this episode is a love letter to why we collect in the first place.

⏱️ Timestamps

• 0:00 – Why Adam’s the Indiana Jones of sports cards
• 2:00 – Tyler’s story: getting Grizzlies players to sign jerseys
• 5:00 – Adam on early autograph hunting in the ‘90s
• 9:00 – The Kobe Bryant Marriott story
• 15:00 – Autograph regret vs collector satisfaction
• 18:00 – How tragedy changed Adam’s view on Kobe collecting

In this episode, I sent two massive boxes of sports cards to eBay consigner DC Sports87 (not sponsored, just honest). Did I cash in or crash out? Let’s break down my full experience — from shipping costs to which cards flopped and which surprisingly popped. I also dive into Arena Club vs Fanatics Collect and talk about the underrated power of Magic: The Gathering cards. Spoiler alert: I made $2,700, but it didn’t come easy.

Timestamps:

• 0:00 — Intro & why I used a consigner
• 1:30 — Shipping cost realities
• 2:50 — What types of cards I sent
• 4:10 — Auction process breakdown
• 5:45 — Why some sales stung 💸
• 7:00 — What actually sold well (spoiler: Magic cards!)
• 8:20 — Final profit & reflections
• 9:30 — Would I do it again?

Hey chicken nuggets! Today I’m diving into that new Complex show where athletes hit the card shop — and it’s already such a fun concept. I love seeing cards get the spotlight, and it got me thinking… what if we added a few elements to take it to another level?
Here are 5 things I’d try if I got the call to collaborate. Hit the comments with your dream additions too!

Timestamps:

• 0:00 – Welcome & quick Complex show summary
• 1:25 – Why I’m loving this idea already
• 2:00 – Tip #1: Let super-collectors host key episodes
• 3:40 – Tip #2: Add a Top 5 player card countdown
• 4:50 – Tip #3: Have athletes guess card values (fun!)
• 6:00 – Tip #4: Card career crossovers and behind-the-scenes stories
• 7:10 – Tip #5: Let fans show off their “grails” to the player
• 8:30 – Wrap up + invite Complex to collab if they’re down 🙌

just my opinion. what you think?

PSA just brought back the minimum grade submission option for higher-tier grading — but why would anyone want a card graded if it might not even get a number? In this episode of Sports Cards Are Dope, Dr. Tyler Tarver breaks down the pros, the cons, and the strategy behind this polarizing option. Could it actually help your bottom line? Let’s find out.

Timestamps:

• 0:00 – Intro + PSA's announcement breakdown
• 1:30 – What the minimum grade feature actually does
• 2:50 – Why some collectors want NO grade at all
• 4:15 – “Low grade” = “low value” (even worse than raw?)
• 5:10 – Pop Report pollution and why it matters
• 6:05 – The resale confidence play
• 7:30 – Cross-grading strategy with other grading companies
• 8:20 – Display aesthetics and the slab flex
• 9:30 – Final take + question to the community

🎙️ What up, chicken nuggets! In this solo episode of "Sports Cards Are Dope," I wrestle with the unthinkable: if I could only keep ONE card in my collection, which one would it be? I walk through three key factors — memory, milestone, and aesthetic vibes — and reveal my five honorable mentions and my final grail pick. Spoiler: it’s not the most expensive card I own, and yes, Steph Curry is involved.

🕐 Timestamps:

• 0:00 – Intro: The One Card Question
• 0:42 – Factor 1: Memory (1994 Gold Foil Jordan)
• 2:58 – Factor 2: Milestone (MJ Rookie & EX Credentials)
• 5:56 – Factor 3: Aesthetic Vibes (Rodman Worm & JP RPA)
• 8:05 – The Card I Chose (Steph Curry Tyson Beck Night Night /10)
• 9:33 – Why This Card > The Others
• 10:11 – Call to Action: What’s YOUR one card?

my show notes been trash lately I'LL GET BETTER YOU JUST HAVE TO BELIEVEEEEE 

Adam Gray THE GOAT @thereal27guy joins us to talk about what it's like selling your PC to build back betttttter!!