We learn from our mistakes. We learn from each other. It really doesn't matter where we learn from as long as we keep learning. And let's face it: if you're not learning anything from the sports card hobby, you're doing it wrong.OBC is hosted by Jason <a href="https://www.instagram.com/contrarian_cards" target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferer">@contrarian_cards</a> and Dave <a href="https://www.instagram.com/iowa_Dave_sportscards" target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferer">@Iowa_Dave_Sportscards</a>

We learn from our mistakes. We learn from each other. It really doesn't matter where we learn from as long as we keep learning. And let's face it: if you're not learning anything from the sports card hobby, you're doing it wrong. OBC is hosted by Jason @contrarian_cards and Dave @Iowa_Dave_Sportscards

We learn from our mistakes. We learn from each other. It really doesn't matter where we learn from as long as we keep learning. And let's face it: if you're not learning anything from the sports card hobby, you're doing it wrong.OBC is hosted by Jason <a href="https://www.instagram.com/contrarian_cards" rel="noopener noreferrer">@contrarian_cards</a> and Dave <a href="https://www.instagram.com/iowa_Dave_sportscards" rel="noopener noreferrer">@Iowa_Dave_Sportscards</a>

Never Stop Learning - Overthinking Baseball Cards for October 2026

Dr. Pat Reilly, Ph.D. has lost his mind. He's discovered the secret to making money with cards AND HE'S HERE TO SHARE IT WITH YOU AT NO COST. Your hobby – your life – changes today. (This is a spoof -- we are not actually offering financial advice. No, really, we're not. This is a spoof.)Pat =<a href="https://www.instagram.com/insta_account_haver" target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferer">@insta_account_haver</a> on IG Dave = <a href="https://www.instagram.com/iowa_Dave_sportscards" target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferer">@Iowa_Dave_Sportscards</a> on IG

Dr. Pat Reilly, Ph.D. has lost his mind. He's discovered the secret to making money with cards AND HE'S HERE TO SHARE IT WITH YOU AT NO COST. Your hobby – your life – changes today. (This is a spoof -- we are not actually offering financial advice. No, really, we're not. This is a spoof.) Pat =@insta_account_haver on IG Dave = @Iowa_Dave_Sportscards on IG

Dr. Pat Reilly, Ph.D. has lost his mind. He's discovered the secret to making money with cards AND HE'S HERE TO SHARE IT WITH YOU AT NO COST. Your hobby – your life – changes today. (This is a spoof -- we are not actually offering financial advice. No, really, we're not. This is a spoof.)Pat =<a href="https://www.instagram.com/insta_account_haver" rel="noopener noreferrer">@insta_account_haver</a> on IG Dave = <a href="https://www.instagram.com/iowa_Dave_sportscards" rel="noopener noreferrer">@Iowa_Dave_Sportscards</a> on IG

Cardboard Wealth Matrix - The Cardcast

Jason gets his $2 back, and Dave adds a certain player who shall not be named to his watchlist. Overthinking Baseball Cards for October 2026. <a href="https://www.instagram.com/contrarian_cards" target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferer">Jason @Contrarian_Cards</a><a href="https://www.instagram.com/iowa_Dave_sportscards" target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferer">Dave @Iowa_Dave_Sportscards</a>

Jason gets his $2 back, and Dave adds a certain player who shall not be named to his watchlist. Overthinking Baseball Cards for October 2026. Jason @Contrarian_Cards Dave @Iowa_Dave_Sportscards

Jason gets his $2 back, and Dave adds a certain player who shall not be named to his watchlist. Overthinking Baseball Cards for October 2026. <a href="https://www.instagram.com/contrarian_cards" rel="noopener noreferrer">Jason @Contrarian_Cards</a><a href="https://www.instagram.com/iowa_Dave_sportscards" rel="noopener noreferrer">Dave @Iowa_Dave_Sportscards</a>

eBay, COMC, Philosophies, and Failure

(Originally aired 7.7.2023) One major decision — to keep, then sell — a Michael Jordan card altered the trajectory of Dave's collecting experience. As with so much in this hobby, it all goes back to Jordan.

(Originally aired 7.7.2023) One major decision — to keep, then sell — a Michael Jordan card altered the trajectory of Dave's collecting experience. As with so much in this hobby, it all goes back to Jordan.

The Shallow End ep 3 - It All Started With Jordan

(Originally aired 6.30.2023) Dave visits with Samuel Evans (aka @thesprtzcardcoltr on IG). They talk about keeping the hobby enjoyable, focusing on yourself, and the purity of spending time with your sports cards.

(Originally aired 6.30.2023) Dave visits with Samuel Evans (aka @thesprtzcardcoltr on IG). They talk about keeping the hobby enjoyable, focusing on yourself, and the purity of spending time with your sports cards.

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