Gordy recaps his trip out west to the West Coast Card Show. He relives meeting a legend at Heritage Night and talks about deals that he made: including the acquisition of an ultra-rare Roberto Clemente card. Finally, Gordy breaks down the Logan Paul $16.5 million Pokemon card and what it means for the market.
0:00 - Intro
4:55 - Meeting a Legend
8:08 - The West Coast Card Show
17:04 - The First Ever Refractor?!
23:45 - $16.5 Million Pokemon Card

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Gordy Bonker shares wild happenings in the 1952 Mickey Mantle market as well as the resiliency of other commodity markets in the world. He looks forward to a trip out west for the West Coast Card show, a Lakers/Thunder game, and more. Finally, Gordy breaks down the biggest trade of his life, securing THE 1948 Leaf Satchel Paige card.

0:00 - Intro
3:06 - 52 Mantle Market
6:49 - Resilient Markets
13:00 - Headed Out West
15:45 - One of My Biggest Trades

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Gordy is joined by Steven Lane, a lifelong Mickey Mantle collector with one of the largest Mantle collections int he hobby. Steven shares a lifetime of stories in collecting, shows off some of the rarest Mickey Mantle collectibles in existence and shares how he completed the extraordinary feat of collecting every single Mickey Mantle card SIGNED.

3:15 - Steven’s Start in Collecting
19:30 - Collecting Mickey Mantle
42:32 - An Incredible Feat
50:21 - How to Liquidate

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Gordy is joined by Tyler Santiago of Santiago Sports for a conversation spanning across the sports card hobby. Gordy and Tyler cover negotiating deals, deciding what to collect for yourself vs. what you sell, the reality of losing money in the vintage card space, and more.
Gordy also gives an update on his life and PSA’s big news on SGC and Beckett.

2:06 PSA to Continue to Invest in SGC & Beckett
6:39 Tyler Santiago Joins the Show
29:56 Tyler’s Collecting Journey
47:00 Where to next?

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Gordy Bonker is joined by Sports Cards Nonsense co-owner Jeremy Aisenberg to discuss his journey in the hobby, long-term investing vs. short-term trading, consumer trends, his favorite collectibles, and more.

Quick Update - 0:00
Jeremy's Journey - 4:00
State of the Hobby 27:51
Bucket List 1:00:00

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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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