Asiancards: Recent Episodes
Raymond Li
Welcome to the Asiancards Podcast! My name is Raymond and I will be discussing various aspects of the sports card market, with a focus on basketball. My podcast will be centered around what YOU guys want to hear, so feel free to shoot any ideas my way!
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00:01:05 - A bit about Rohan
00:02:07 - What the hobby was like in 2011
00:04:17 - What was the biggest thing you learned at shows
00:05:49 - How has going to shows changed from 2011 compared to the present
00:08:07 - What's the slip that you do in person versus what you do online
00:09:12 - How do you negotiate deals
00:11:51 - Raymond's realization from a deal on Instagram
00:13:49 - Decision in pursuing a deal basing on who is offering
00:17:36 - What's the most shocking thing you've learned through trading
00:22:35 - Something about getting burned in the hobby
00:29:52 - Little bit about Rohan's podcast
00:30:40 - What is the focus of the podcast
00:31:55 - A taboo in the hobby
00:37:45 - Raymond's favorite card in his collection
Guest name: Rohan Gaur
Raymond: @itsraymondli
FB Group: https://www.facebook.com/groups/1158942997648357
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00:02:22 - Talks about the Wilt Chamberlain score sheet
00:06:21 - A bit about Precious Metal Gems
00:09:43 - Fun fact about black labels
00:10:20 - Why Schumacher rookie cards are not worth that much
00:11:28 - "Do you think that the fact they're an american team affects the market?"
00:12:19 - Opinion on the Hamilton Auto Patch graded 8.5
00:13:15 - Why Dynasty is highly regarded in F1 and not in baseball
00:16:12 - Thoughts on laundry tags
00:18:13 - Talks about how small the patch windows are on Flawless cards
00:29:23 - Tom Brady card that priced down way too much
00:32:21 - Exquisite with no patch are actually good looking cards
00:37:00 - Talks about the misunderstanding on the numbering of the card
00:39:50 - Does the growing pop on the card change the value of 8s and 9s?
00:42:18 - Talks about the "Card of the auction" Lebron James Triple Logoman
00:49:22 - Is there a reason why Kobe can't be on Flawless products?
Guest: Gary Mao @gary.mao
Raymond Li: @itsraymondli
FB Group: https://www.facebook.com/groups/1158942997648357
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00:01:08 - Mike shares about himself
00:02:07 - How has your strategy changed throughout the years
00:02:55 - Mike's career before cards
00:03:54 - What a typical day looks like
00:06:38 - Goals for 2022
00:08:10 - How do you get cards in volume?
00:11:31 - What is Mike's dealing process
00:13:06 - Are there any cards you won't buy?
00:18:50 - A walk through about shows
00:22:58 - What's the biggest deal you've ever done?
00:26:22 - Do you line up deals beforehand in going to shows
00:28:15 - What are your thoughts on MetaZoo cards?
00:29:35 - Do you deal with memorabilia or video games?
00:00:00 - How does stocks and crypto affect the market?
Guest name: Mike Cance @mc_sportscards
Raymond Li: @itsraymondli
Title: Bridging the Gap for Chinese Collectors ft. Gary Mao
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00:00:44 - Gary Mao introduces himself
00:02:23 - How did you get into the hobby?
00:04:55 - Which cards do you collect both as a kid and as an adult?
00:09:16 - What is your favorite part about collecting Kobe cards?
00:12:48 - Gary talks about his favorite inscription
00:16:26 - Overview of the Chinese market
00:20:44 - Have you ever been to a show in china?
00:22:44 - Gary shares his experience in going to LCS in China
00:26:21 - A little bit about customs issues
00:28:33 - Talks about bridges that needs to be crossed between international markets
00:33:32 - Where to reach Gary Mao
Guest name: Gary Mao @gary.mao
Raymond Li: @itsraymondli
FB Group: https://www.facebook.com/groups/1158942997648357
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00:00:39 - Ken Goldin shares about himself and how he got into the hobby
00:09:44 - Talks about the Netflix Documentary about Goldin
00:18:00 - Cards are being shown from Goldin auctions from May
00:22:56 - What are Goldin's plans in expanding in Asia or international countries
00:24:16 - Will the business be focused more on auction or private deals?
00:28:00 - Something about the Lebron Triple Logo Man card
00:29:38 - Ken shares what meeting and breaking with Drake was like
00:36:33 - What happened to the 3 stickers and 3 base cards pulled from the Drake break
Guest name: Ken Goldin @kengoldin
Raymond Li: @itsraymondli
Erik Myers: @Haole_hustle
Raymond: @Asiancards
Bryan: @SundayLeagueInvestors
FB Group: https://www.facebook.com/groups/1158942997648357
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00:00:33 - Little bit about Erik and his life in Korea
00:02:15 - How Erik got into the hobby
00:07:00 - At what point is a card should be traded (Erik's Perspective)
00:13:10 - How autograph cards can be valuable as time goes on
00:15:08 - What do you look for in a Kobe autograph?
00:15:51 - Fun fact about Kobe's autograph
00:24:38 - What do you feel about the future of the hobby?
00:28:30 - Raymond talks about how young collectors are interested in vintage cards
00:32:18 - Every vintage card doesn't look exactly the same
00:38:37 - What card would you take with you to the grave and why?
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00:01:29 - Hawaii living and Card market (Ray)
00:05:02 - 1st & 2nd Match-up Messi/Ronaldo Ticket Slab
00:06:24 - Women's Soccer Card Market
00:09:12 - Daily routines
00:12:46 - Losing high-end cards in the mail
00:15:57 - Package insurance, importance & benefits
00:20:02 - Insurance responsibility, seller or buyer?
00:25:02 - What's next? Future projects / upcoming schedules
00:01:59 - A little bit about Rey
00:11:02 - Buying a 2020 Lebron gold prizm
00:13:34 - Craziest card bought / biggest deals done
00:17:32 - A day in the life
00:27:21 - Choosing the right trading platform
00:29:25 - Negotiation tips
00:36:19 - Disclosing flaws in big deals
Rick's IG: @ProbsteinAuctions
Rick's email: Rickprobstein1@gmail.com
IG: https://www.instagram.com/asiancards/
FB Group: https://www.facebook.com/groups/1158942997648357
Bryan's IG: https://www.instagram.com/sundayleagu...
Timestamps
00:07:52 - Background about Rick Probstein
00:09:04 - Probstein123's growth over the years
00:10:05 - The Probstein card show
00:11:42 - Advice to younger self / new collectors
00:19:32 - What happens when a card arrives at the auction house?
00:30:00 - Card highlights
00:37:30 - Have you ever seen 15 Fleer MJ PSA 10s?
Featuring: @Sundayleagueinvestors and @Iroccollectibles
00:00:30 - Guest intro: iroccollectibles
00:06:00 - Alex's PC, KAT
00:12:14 - Rare stones in cards (diamonds, gold/silver bars)
00:17:46 - Grading fees, upcharging
00:22:25 - Market seasonality of trading cards
00:28:08 - Chasing logomans, low numbered cards
Featuring: @SundayLeagueInvestors, @ChrisAero12
00:00:42 - Guest introduction
00:04:40 - Values of Haaland cards
00:12:32 - Sports Card Investor discord breaking
00:18:08 - Unique box break strategies
00:19:52 - Box breaker relationship with distributors
00:27:50 - Factors influencing break buy-ins
00:30:36 - Hottest products
00:33:44 - Best values for wax
Featuring: @SundayLeagueInvestors, @Eha.8.8
00:01:54 - Collegiate basketball game experience
00:04:20 - San Francisco & SoCal card shows
00:07:40 - Deciding which card shows to go to
00:25:15 - Card liquidity
00:27:42 - Cash value vs Trade value
00:32:45 - Dallas card show experience
00:34:44 - Formula1 Hype
00:38:28 - New wax prices
Featuring: @SundayLeagueInvestors, @Coolcards28
Timestamps
00:00:50 - Introducing Eddie
00:02:45 - Eddie's collecting strategy
00:06:56 - Buying unique cards (1/1s, oddballs, etc.)
00:19:55 - Buying from trusted sellers
00:23:50 - What to look for in a card
00:30:14 - Balancing college and cards
00:34:05 - Partnership and collaboration opportunities
Eddie's FB group: https://www.facebook.com/groups/848100715982677
Raymond's FB group: https://www.facebook.com/groups/1158942997648357
Featuring: @SundayLeagueInvestors
Timestamps
00:06:04 - Using Google Drive to showcase cards
00:07:45 - Taking photos of cards
00:10:27 - Utility of card scanning
00:19:42 - Ronaldo sales
00:22:58 - Justin Herbert price spike
00:27:50 - Effects of jersey numbers on card value
00:35:52 - PWCC Premiere and Regular Auctions
Featuring: @SundayLeagueInvestors
Timestamps
00:02:30 - Card trading strategy
00:04:10 - Heritage Auctions
00:09:30 - Stickers in PSA Slabs
00:13:12 - SGC procedure on stickers
00:15:57 - Probstein123's new IG
00:17:30 - Bill Mastro Shill bidding & trimming scandal
00:26:32 - BGS 9.5 -> PSA 10 LBJ Exquisite Crossover
Featuring: @SundayLeagueInvestors
Timestamps
00:00:52 - Experience at Collectors Con
00:10:18 - Card show strategy
00:18:42 - Trade night
00:24:16 - PSA Express service changes
00:32:44 - Sticker grading issues
Featuring: @SundayLeagueInvestors / @BMNHobby
00:02:08 - SGC Update
00:06:47 - Preference for grading companies
00:08:26 - August Dallas Card Show
00:17:49 - Football / NFL cards
00:40:37 - Autos
Featuring: @SundayLeagueInvestors
Timestamps
00:01:40 Dallas Card Show
00:11:52 Soccer Market / Community
00:17:19 Mosaic Peacock Parallels
00:20:45 Suspicious Ronaldo Stickers
00:29:40 SGC Thoughts
Featuring: @SundayLeagueInvestors
Timestamps
00:00:39 - PWCC controversy
00:04:13 - PWCC marketplace vs ebay
00:08:02 - Consequences of shilling
00:13:23 - Price effects
00:20:41 - Long-term implications
Featuring: @SundayLeagueInvestors / @Shecollectscards
Timestamps
6:54 Goldin Auction Summary
20:33 Alt/Data Tracking
29:23 Group submissions
40:39 Inventory Tracking Tips
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