Nothing about the sports card hobby is perfect, but it's those imperfections and, dare we say, failures, that help make us better collectors. In this audio essay, Dave shares his biggest hobby failure and pleas with one of the hobby's most influential influencers to not give the impression that every deal always works out.

The Shallow End is hosted by Dave Schwartz @Iowa_Dave_Sportscards

"Cards and Content episode 8"

YouTube short: "Helping a young collector complete his goal at the Dallas Card Show"