Collecting shouldn’t feel stressful or exhausting. If you want to enjoy the hobby long term, these three collecting lanes make all the difference.In this episode, I break down how to collect what you love without chasing hype, overspending, or burning out — whether you’re brand new or deep into the hobby.Timestamps<ul><li>0:00 – Why most collectors lose momentum</li><li>4:15 – Lane #1: Collect the players you genuinely love</li><li>7:50 – Lane #2: The affordable alternative that changes everything</li><li>10:55 – Lane #3: Why every collector needs a chase or set</li><li>12:45 – How these lanes work together long term</li></ul>
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Collecting shouldn’t feel stressful or exhausting. If you want to enjoy the hobby long term, these three collecting lanes make all the difference. In this episode, I break down how to collect what you love without chasing hype, overspending, or burning out — whether you’re brand new or deep into the hobby. Timestamps0:00 – Why most collectors lose momentum4:15 – Lane #1: Collect the players you genuinely love7:50 – Lane #2: The affordable alternative that changes everything10:55 – Lane #3: Why every collector needs a chase or set12:45 – How these lanes work together long term Thanks to our monthly supporters Rob Hefley Ryan McVay Azilllatheodd Klendathu Tatershed Justin Burch Always_Eaton Chris Crimminger Casey Miller Ryan Bruder Kevin Quiles Evan Hastie Donut Josh Stewart

The 3 Collecting Lanes That Keep the Hobby Fun Long Term

Welcome to the Sports Cards Are Dope podcast, hosted by Dr. Tyler Tarver (@tarvercards), an aggressively average dude with an above-average obsession for those glorious, four-cornered lil treasures we call sports cards!

This isn’t just a podcast; it’s a celebration of sports, pop culture, and the universal joy of pulling a card so dope you immediately start calculating how many shares of Apple you can buy with it. Whether you’re a seasoned pro, a curious rookie, or someone who just wants to hear how Michael Jordan, Marvel movies, and Saved by the Bell all connect through cardboard, you’ve found your proverbial home.

Here, we keep it (mostly) positive as we dive into the wild world of collecting: rookie chases, market trends, and how these little slices of nostalgia tie into fandom, investing, and, yes, incredible relationships! Also, expect plenty of stories, pop culture tangents, and more than a few questionable analogies.

So grab your penny sleeves, settle in, and let’s talk sports cards more than your spouse would ever allow! SPORTS. CARDS. ARE. DOPE. (and so are you 🎧✨)!

Now quit reading, hit follow, and let’s dance you beautiful chicken nugget.

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Welcome to the Sports Cards Are Dope podcast, hosted by Dr. Tyler Tarver (@tarvercards), an aggressively average dude with an above-average obsession for those glorious, four-cornered lil treasures we call sports cards! This isn’t just a podcast; it’s a celebration of sports, pop culture, and the universal joy of pulling a card so dope you immediately start calculating how many shares of Apple you can buy with it. Whether you’re a seasoned pro, a curious rookie, or someone who just wants to hear how Michael Jordan, Marvel movies, and Saved by the Bell all connect through cardboard, you’ve found your proverbial home. Here, we keep it (mostly) positive as we dive into the wild world of collecting: rookie chases, market trends, and how these little slices of nostalgia tie into fandom, investing, and, yes, incredible relationships! Also, expect plenty of stories, pop culture tangents, and more than a few questionable analogies. So grab your penny sleeves, settle in, and let’s talk sports cards more than your spouse would ever allow! SPORTS. CARDS. ARE. DOPE. (and so are you 🎧✨)! Now quit reading, hit follow, and let’s dance you beautiful chicken nugget.

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