How far would you go to get your sports card grail? How far would you go to get a second copy of that grail? This is the story of how Keith (@thekeithy4999) did just that.

The Shallow End is hosted by Dave Schwartz @Iowa_Dave_Sportscards

This is a podcast audio essay about collecting sports cards. Enjoy.

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Over the last seven days, three cards perfect for Dave's collection have hit eBay. He hasn't bid or made an offer on a single one – and probably won't. Here's why.

The Shallow End is hosted by Dave Schwartz @Iowa_Dave_Sportscards

At the start of this month, The Shallow End ran the 10 part limited series, "Ten Bucks or Less." This episode shares Dave's big takeaway from each episode, then ends with him sharing one of his own favorite $10 or less cards.

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Scott had it all: a rediscovered hobby and some of the most interesting cards around today. But something was missing. Something felt off. Scott felt he needed to make a change, and today, he is the collector known on IG as @PSA1only.

The Shallow End is hosted by Dave Schwartz @Iowa_Dave_Sportscards

'Ten Bucks or Less' is a 10-part limited series from The Shallow End about sports cards that hold meaning, without breaking the bank.

Episode 10 of 10: "Cost and Value are not the Same" - A Conversation with Dylan (YouTube: DoubleD Vintage Baseball Cards)

The Shallow End is hosted by Dave Schwartz ⁠⁠⁠⁠@Iowa_Dave_Sportscards⁠⁠⁠

'Ten Bucks or Less' is a 10-part limited series from The Shallow End about sports cards that hold meaning, without breaking the bank.

Episode 9 of 10: "When a Card Hits Deeper" - A Conversation with Shane @shaneshobbies_collectibles

The Shallow End is hosted by Dave Schwartz ⁠⁠⁠@Iowa_Dave_Sportscards⁠⁠

'Ten Bucks or Less' is a 10-part limited series from The Shallow End about sports cards that hold meaning, without breaking the bank.

Episode 8 of 10: "Even Small Cards Need Moderation" - A Conversation with David Spinrad @ratedrabbi

The Shallow End is hosted by Dave Schwartz ⁠⁠@Iowa_Dave_Sportscards⁠⁠

'Ten Bucks or Less' is a 10-part limited series from The Shallow End about sports cards that hold meaning, without breaking the bank.

Episode 7 of 10: "Binder Card(inals)" - A Conversation with Greg @paper_and_chrome

The Shallow End is hosted by Dave Schwartz ⁠@Iowa_Dave_Sportscards⁠⁠

'Ten Bucks or Less' is a 10-part limited series from The Shallow End about sports cards that hold meaning, without breaking the bank.

Episode 6 of 10: "Gold Medallions" - A Conversation with Ty @tpotts_pc

The Shallow End is hosted by Dave Schwartz ⁠⁠@Iowa_Dave_Sportscards⁠⁠