The NFL Playoffs are finally here! In this episode of The Hobby Handbook, Clever Cuban Cards and guest Brendan fill out their 2026 playoff brackets, debate their Super Bowl winners, and break down exactly how you should handle your sports card investments during the postseason.

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For this special New Year’s episode of The Hobby Handbook, Clever Cuban Cards is joined by Mrs. Clever Cuban Cards (4:26).

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Spring Training is less than 90 days away! In this Christmas Eve special of The Hobby Handbook, Clever Cuban Cards breaks down the MLB offseason market and shares his top targets to buy before the baseball hype cycle kicks back into high gear.

From top-tier prospects like Roman Anthony and Walker Jenkins to undervalued rookies like James Wood and vets like Shohei Ohtani, we cover who you should be watching (and buying) right now.

Plus, Alex shares critical market strategies: knowing when a call-up is "priced in," why winning teams matter for card values, and navigating release day hype without getting burned.

Featured Players Include:

Happy holidays and thanks for listening!

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Clever Cuban Cards is joined by Alex Biggs (aka @BiggzyRips) to break down the gritty reality—and profitability—of the low-end sports card market (8:40). While everyone is chasing five-figure slabs, Alex explains how he pays the bills with $2 cards by mastering volume and consistency. We dive into the tech that makes it possible, including his investment in a Ricoh scanner (22:50) and using AI software (12:50) like Card Dealer Pro (30:10) to list hundreds of cards in minutes.

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In this episode of the Hobby Handbook, Alex sits down with Nick Morris, also known as All Day Collectibles, to discuss his meteoric rise in the card trading world. From his early days as a collector in the 80s to building a thriving community on Whatnot, Nick shares insights into the challenges and triumphs of the hobby.

They delve into the intricacies of sourcing inventory, the importance of community engagement, and the strategies behind successful live streams.

Whether you're a seasoned collector or new to the hobby, this episode offers valuable takeaways on building a brand and navigating the ever-evolving card market.

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Welcome back to The Hobby Handbook with Alex, aka Clever Cuban Cards! In this solo episode, we’re dusting off the crystal ball to look ahead at what 2026 holds for the sports card market. But before we get to the future, we have to look back at the wild ride that was 2025.

From Fanatics' total takeover and the explosion of the high-end market to the "Rise of the Repack" and the unfortunate stumble of SGC, 2025 changed the game. We break down the biggest storylines of the year, including the mainstreaming of collecting and the controversial rise of the "corporate" local card shop.

Then, Alex drops 12 Major Predictions for 2026, covering everything from the race for NIL dominance to the future of Topps Chrome Football pricing. Will we finally see a true competitor to PSA? Is regulation coming to live selling? And who will be The Hobby Handbook's new co-host? Plus, we react to your hottest takes and predictions from social media!

0:00 - Intro & Welcome

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Clever Cuban Cards, AKA Alex, kicks off this week's episode with a discussion on the recent controversies surrounding the Snype auction platform, highlighting the technical glitches and questionable activities that have raised eyebrows in the community. He shares his skepticism about Probstein's future, emphasizing the importance of choosing trustworthy sites for buying and selling cards.

The conversation then shifts to PSA's recent changes in turnaround times and pricing, with personal experiences factored in. Despite all that, he acknowledges the value PSA brings to the market and the liquidity it offers.

CCC also touches on the pricing dynamics of Topps Chrome basketball releases, questioning the impact of high initial prices on resale values.

As the episode concludes, he shares what he's thankful for from the Sports Cards Nonsense Media Network to all of you!

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In this episode of the Hobby Handbook, Joe from Cut the Nonsense, joins host Alex, AKA Clever Cuban Cards, to talk hobby hot takes from singles vs wax, Jeter vs ARod, the relevance of WWE cards, whether the hobby actually wants accurate grading and more.

They also share insights on the rising trends in the baseball card market, focusing on Shohei Ohtani's influence. The conversation shifts to the high-stakes world of high-end card chases and their potential impact on the hobby's future. The guys also discuss brand loyalty and customer service in the hobby when it comes to local card shops.

Tune in and let us know what you think of the episode in the comments!

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In this episode of the Hobby Handbook, Alex AKA Clever Cuban Cards dives into the latest happening in the sports card grading market, focusing on the challenges faced by collectors and sellers in choosing between PSA and SGC.

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In today's episode of The Hobby Handbook,  @CleverCubanCards  is joined by Alex AKA  @armyatc22 , a great follow in the hobby space who you may have seen going viral on social media.

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