Big Hurts aka Diamondback Lee is back in the building to talk us through the Superbowl and how he's feeling fragile for two reasons (being a Chiefs fan as well as being sleep deprived). FYI, the three of us are sleep deprived so please refrain from commenting on the bags under our eyes! We break down player performances and what it means for the card market, as well as how the last solds look for quarterback rookie cards. Card show season for 2025 has officially kick-started with the London Card Show having taken place over the past week. Lee goes through his highlights of the weekend.
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Eating Grapes and Breaking in the Backyard
On our latest episode we are joined by Josh at Grape Grails where we find out about his journey into card collecting, what he gains from being part of the community and the importance of connections. We also discuss the controversy surrounding Backyard Breaks, the pros and cons of breaking in general and how it can improve. We also give our views on Trade Wii’s doors opening this past weekend and the positive impact it will make and has already made in just a few days.
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A Little Introduction to the State of Things Pt. II
On this episode we are joined by Packrip Mahomes, host of the Card Show Podcast. We discuss the current climate in the Hobby including the complexity of breaking, social media influencers and the positive and negative impact they can have, the gambling aspect of collecting, the future of card shops, collectors vs. flippers and the importance of community. An insightful, positive and honest listen. Check out Packrip's podcast here.
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The One About Card Shops with Trade Wii
We're joined by Paul from Trade Wii Cards and Football Cards Direct on this episode. We discuss the upcoming opening of the Trade Wii Cards shop at the end of month and what people can expect to find. Paul also shares with us Trade Wii's success, the importance of growing community hubs, the evolution of the card market and what the future holds. We also find out what his prediction is for 2025.
You can find out more about Trade Wii here.
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Panini, We Have a Problem. Plus: Littler Magic, Collecting Goals and More
It's 2025 and it's time to decide on what our collecting aspirations will be. What do Leigh and Ben want to pick up this year? Listen to find out! On this episode we discuss the craze of people pulling apart their Panini memorabilia cards to discover they've not been worn by the player as shown on the card and the impact this has. We also talk about the value of darts cards and the hype around the Luke Littler Rookie Season release, as well as touch on the announcement of Series 1 2025 Baseball and what rookies we think collectors will be chasing.
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