The Hobby Network Group Podcast

In this episode, we go to a galaxy FAR, FAR AWAY to learn about the history of Star Wars card with veteran collector and Star Wars enthusiast Billy Hinton. He shares with us the history behind the cards as well as some of his amazing collection.

In this episode, Jason Weil shares with us some of his amazing unopened collection of vintage packs and cellos across all major sports. #hobby #collect #hobbynetworkgroup #sportscards

In this episode, we speak with the co-founders of VCP to discuss how it all began, latest changes to the site, and even a sneak peek into some exciting enhancements to their site. #hobby #collect #VCP #sportscard #hobbynetworkgroup

Please visit the site below for more information on VCP

In this episode, we speak with Tim Becker of MindGamesNY.com about the exciting world of Pokemon. Tim shares with us the history of Pokemon and its evolution to current day as well as some of his amazing cards from his personal collection. #pokemon #hobby #collect #hobbynetworkgroup #tcg For more information, please visit Tim's website http://mindgamesny.com/

In this episode we speak with Steve Hart of the Baseball Card Exchange (BBCE) about how he began in the hobby and his impact on the unopened hobby current day. He also shares with us his take on the current market trends and insight on the recent explosion in the hobby.

In this episode, we dive into the world of basketball cards and talk about unopened vintage packs with master collector Ryan Timmer. He shares with us his early collecting days with 86 Fleer and his transition into collecting and investing into some of the most iconic packs in the hobby. He also shares with us some ABSOLUTE MONSTER packs that earned him award recognition in years past with PSA. #hobby #collect #NBA #PSA #hobbynetworkgroup

In this episode we dive into the world of vintage toys with veteran collector, hobbyist and shop owner Brandon Edmonds. Brandon breaks down how he began in the hobby and as well as authentication services, rare pieces, and and latest trends.

For more information on today's guest, please visit their site 

https://www.spencersportscards.com

In this episode, we speak with Desert Shield master set collector Nick Vanni about his amazing quest to complete his 1991 Topps Desert Shield collection and rise to #1 in the BGS set registry. He also shares with us the history of the rare edition Topps series as well as some of his great cards that make his personal collection.

Links to both his set registry as well as his authentication site can be found below.

BNC Authenticators - https://bncauthenticators.com/

Nick's #1 BGS Set registry for 1991 Topps Desert Shield

http://registry.beckett.com/set-details/1991-topps-desert-shield_2308140?fbclid=IwAR0CAOvSV7PqiOxnba1VwIv8u6gOS8IgqPBf6qq7G1vQdpqmkJmubdUF8Cs

In this episode we speak with long-time unopened and hobby expert Tom Salem about the recent boom in the market as well as a nice history on O Pee Chee baseball product. We also learn more about his business and items available.

You can learn more about Tom by visiting

In this episode, unopened collector and expert Mike Cirincione shares with us some of the most common fake products in the marketplace and how to detect them. We also discuss the history of the infamous Christmas rack packs that can be abundantly found on Ebay as well as some of the fake product Mike purchased early on and what he learned from these purchases.