From top 10 Netflix shows to 7-figure deals, 2026 is poised to be a massive year in the sports card hobby, and Gordy Bonker is here to break down what he’s looking for. Gordy gets into his goals in the hobby, his business, and his own personal growth

.1:47 - Looking Back on 2025
7:59 - 2026 Business Goals
13:01 - 2026 Collecting Goals
17:20 - Personal Growth

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In this episode of The Gordy Bonker Show, Gordy looks back on a transformative year in the sports card hobby and in life. From “the find of a lifetime”, to multiple card shows, closing a deal at 30,000 ft, a $1+ million sale, and more, 2025 has been a year to remember.

0:00 - Intro

3:47 - The Find of a Lifetime

14:19 - Mile High Mickey

16:53 - The Biggest Sale of My Life

22:30 - Thank you!

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In this episode of The Gordy Bonker Show, Gordy breaks down his thoughts on PSA’s parent company, Collectors, acquiring Beckett and the hobby and market-wide ramifications.

Gordy also gives an update on his recent trip to acquire a Babe Ruth collection (1:00) as well as his stop at the Philly Card Show (5:07).

Gordy also dives into his predictions on what’s to come in 2026 (15:10).

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Gordy Bonker kicks off this week's episode reflecting on recent challenges in the sports card market, including deals that fell through, and the importance of maintaining a strong reputation in the business. He then welcomes Dr. Tyler Tarver to the show (7:55). Tyler shares his journey from education to entrepreneurship, highlighting the parallels between sports cards and life lessons. They discuss the evolving dynamics of the sports card market, including iconic cards like the 62 Mickey Mantle and rare Babe Ruth variations. They also explore the significance of community and networking within the hobby, emphasizing how personal stories and experiences enrich the collecting journey.

Throughout the episode, Gordy and Tyler touch on the challenges (22:00) and opportunities (36:18) in the market, the role of education content as a revenue stream, and the promising influx of younger audiences (16:20) into the hobby. The episode wraps up with a look towards the future, reflecting on the highs and lows of the hobby in 2025, and the enduring power of authenticity and how to build lasting relationships.

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This week's episode of The Gordy Bonker Show episode features Matt Worley, founder of Slabnomics, who delves into the financial intricacies of the sports card market (5:35). Gordy and Matt explore the evolution of card collecting, from vintage baseball cards to modern soccer cards, discussing market dynamics, investment strategies, and the cultural significance of collecting. They highlight the importance of having a clear investment thesis and the role of timing in capitalizing on market opportunities.

The conversation also touches on the parallels between sports cards and other alternative assets, emphasizing the potential for growth in the high-end vintage card market.

The episode wraps up with insights into the future of card collecting. Be sure to let us know what you think of this week's episode in the comments!

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Brandon Steiner joins Gordy Bonker for today's episode of The Gordy Bonker Show to discuss his storied career in the collectibles industry. Brandon started doing player marketing before a partnership with the Yankees changed everything and ultimately evolved into Yankees-Steiner Collectibles and led him to additional partnerships with Notre Dame University, the Dallas Cowboys, Madison Square Garden and more. Now, he's Founder and CEO of CollectibleXchange, offering collectors exclusive collections.

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In this episode of The Gordy Bonker Show, Gordy dives deep into the art of vintage set collecting as he gets set to sell his own 1957 Topps set.

Gordy also shares details from his recent visit to the Jackie Robinson Museum before discussing this week's Card of the Week, the 1934 Goudey Lou Gehrig PSA 7, and why it's a standout piece in any collection.

Gordy also shares his expert tips on building a vintage set, from choosing the right set based on budget and goals to sourcing cards efficiently. Leave a comment to let us know what you think of this episode!

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Gordy Bonker sits down with Jonah Dice, a renowned vintage card collector known on Instagram as @JD9cards.

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It's been a wild last few weeks in the sports card hobby from the Babe Ruth card that dropped $3 million in value to the Upper Deck president's comments on the future of the hobby, the Fanatics/Panini fake news and SGC's numbers continuing to fall. In this week's episode of The Gordy Bonker Show, Gordy breaks down all the latest news and his opinions on the headlines as a vintage card collector.

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This week's episode of The Gordy Bonker Show is a special one featuring M1NT founder, Brian Pirrip. To listen to the full interview, be sure to check out the podcast on Spotify or Apple Podcasts. We had some recording difficulties so the interview is abbreviated here in video form.

This week's Card of the Week is a 1949 Bowman Jackie Robinson, which has been on Gordy's radar for over a year. He shared a ton of great insight on the card.

Be sure to leave a comment letting us know what you think of the episode and interview with Brian!

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