Today, we're exposing the biggest red flags when dealing with sports card dealers at card shows. I share personal stories—from encountering dealers cherry-picking comps to shady negotiation tactics—and exactly how to protect yourself. Learn from my experiences (and mistakes!) so you don't waste your money or time.

Key moments:

(0:35) The LeBron James card swap fiasco
(3:19) Caught a dealer cherry-picking comps!
(7:14) Biggest red flag: "Trust me, bro" dealers
(10:19) Beware the "I need room" tax
(15:40) Why no prices at tables is a problem
Avoid these pitfalls and become a smarter collector today!

Today on Sports Cards Are Dope, we're diving deep into why Jordan Poole became my favorite NBA player to collect, surpassing even legends like Michael Jordan and Steph Curry. We'll explore personal stories, clutch moments, massive card investments, and a behind-the-scenes look at my wildest collecting experience, including a card pull that later sold for six figures. Plus, hear about my family's unforgettable interaction with JP himself!

Key Moments:

• (0:06) Why Jordan Poole over Curry and MJ?
• (6:29) Jordan Poole's Clutch NBA Moment
• (9:19) His unmatched durability & personality on-court
• (16:16) My insane $113K Jordan Poole rookie card pull
• (19:48) The Draymond Green incident & emotional maturity
• (25:29) How JP treated my family changed everything

Welcome back, chicken nuggets! Today we're breaking down three recent sports card auctions: a $88,000 Charizard-shaped Cheeto, Victor Wembanyama's record-breaking rookie card despite his recent injury, and a super-rare Allen Iverson card skyrocketing to an insane $700K. We'll dive into what makes something valuable—spoiler: it's all about the story, the scarcity, and sometimes, sheer absurdity!

• 00:20: The $88,000 Charizard Cheeto – Snack or Asset?
• 02:30: Victor Wembanyama's $860k Rookie Card – Investment or Gamble?
• 05:15: Allen Iverson Card Explodes to $700k – Rarity Matters Most
• 08:45: Which Card Has Real Staying Power?

Join Tyler and Finn Tarver as they recap their autograph hunting experience at a recent Atlanta Hawks game! Find out which players signed for them, interactions with NBA stars, and what to avoid when asking for autographs.
Timestamps:
0:07 – Welcome & Intro with Finn
2:58 – Struggles with autograph hunters ('Book Boys')
5:48 – Dyson Daniels signing experience
7:32 – Caris LaVert game-winning signature story
12:08 – Awkward shoe comment to Onyeka Okongwu
14:38 – Clint Capela interaction
16:12 – Trae Young signs the shoes!
20:21 – Finn's biggest takeaway & pizza shoutout

🎙️ Sports Cards Are Dope is diving deep into the rarest grading phenomenon in the hobby—the No PSA 10 Club. These are cards that have been graded thousands of times with zero perfect 10s. Why does this happen? Could we ever see one break through? Let’s talk about it.

🎙️ Sports Cards Are Dope is diving deep into a nostalgic classic—Backyard Baseball! Turns out, Pablo Sanchez and the crew now have official trading cards. Is this the start of a major 90s sports revival? Let’s break it down!

⏱ Timestamps:

• 00:00 - Intro & Why Backyard Baseball Still Matters
• 02:15 - What Made Backyard Sports So Special?
• 05:40 - How Nostalgia is Fueling the Sports Card Market
• 09:10 - The Pablo Sanchez Rookie Card & Its Value
• 12:30 - Backyard Sports’ New Trading Cards – Are They Worth Buying?
• 15:20 - How 90s Brands Can Successfully Make a Comeback
• 18:45 - Will We See a Backyard Sports Video Game Revival?
• 22:00 - Final Thoughts & Why Nostalgia Always Wins

How I Stole Steph Curry’s Powers (True Story!)
🎙️ In this episode of Sports Cards Are Dope, Tyler and Ezra Tarver share their crazy experience at a Warriors vs. Grizzlies game, where they met Steph Curry, got his autograph, and then watched him have one of the worst games of his career! Coincidence? You decide… 👀

⏱ Timestamps:

• 00:00 - Intro & Meet Ezra
• 01:15 - How to Get to NBA Games Early & Get Autographs
• 03:50 - The Moment We Saw Steph Curry
• 07:30 - Security Tried to Kick Us Out?!
• 10:45 - Ezra’s Emotional Moment & A Kind Stranger Saves the Day
• 12:50 - The Exact Moment Steph Signed the Ball
• 14:40 - Did We Steal His Powers? (Space Jam Moment)
• 16:30 - How Ezra Made $85 Trading Sports Cards
• 18:50 - Final Thoughts & Why Sports Cards Are Dope

Which Golden State Warriors players are the friendliest when it comes to signing autographs? My daughter Ezra and I went to a Warriors game and put their autograph etiquette to the test! Some players showed love, while others completely ignored us. 🤯

🚨 Timestamps:
0:00 - Intro & Special Guest: Ezra Tarver!
2:30 - The “NAH FAM” Tier (Players Who Ignored Us) 😤
5:20 - How One Player Got TRADED After Snubbing Fans 👀
7:00 - The “Autopilot” Tier (They Signed… But Didn’t Care)
9:45 - The “Real Ones” Tier (True Fan-Friendly Players!) 🔥
12:30 - Ezra’s Wild Takes & Middle School Energy 🤣
16:45 - Final Thoughts & Warriors Autograph Culture

Did we get it right? Let us know your experiences with these players in the comments!

📢 Welcome to the Sports Cards Are Dope Podcast! Today, I'm sharing my 3 biggest tips for running a sports card booth at a flea market or antique mall. Whether you're thinking about starting one or looking to improve your sales, these insights will help you avoid common pitfalls and maximize profits.

🔹 Timestamps:
📍 0:00 - Welcome & Intro (What’s up, Chicken Nuggets!)
📍 1:30 - Background on my flea market booth setup
📍 2:55 - Tip #1: Theft is real—protect your high-value cards
📍 6:35 - The crazy ways people have stolen from my booth 🤯
📍 9:50 - Tip #2: Know your audience & lean into what sells
📍 11:45 - Why Pokémon outsells sports cards (wild, right?)
📍 13:00 - How to package & price your mystery packs
📍 15:30 - Tip #3: Have variety—cards, collectibles, and more!
📍 18:20 - My best flea market flips (jerseys, stuffed animals, & VHS tapes?!)
📍 22:00 - Recap + How much I actually make from my booth

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The WNBA Prizm boom is here, and for the first time ever, it’s outselling NBA Hobby! 🚀 What’s driving this market shift? Is Caitlin Clark the LeBron of the WNBA? And why are haters looking softer than a PSA 2 card? 😆

Timestamps:

• 0:00 Intro – WNBA Hobby boxes are breaking records 📈
• 2:05 Why is this happening? – The rise of women’s sports cards
• 5:02 Caitlin Clark Effect – Generational hype or real deal? 🏀🔥
• 10:15 The Market Shift – Why the demand is skyrocketing
• 14:30 The Hater Section – Why some people just can’t handle it 🤡
• 19:46 Final Thoughts – Is this the future of the hobby?

👀 Join the conversation! Drop a comment: Do you think WNBA cards are here to stay?

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