Collectable Daily with Alan Goldsher: Recent Episodes

Collectable Daily

Each Monday through Friday, Collectable's Head of Podcasts Alan Goldsher will be joined by sports card experts, sports memorabilia professionals, and sports business thought leaders to discuss everything from PSA 10 trading cards, to game-worn jerseys, the memorabilia marketplace, and much more. Brought to you by Collectable, the number one fractional investing platform for sports.

This week's guest (03/19): Joe Poirot, Collector @calidreamin84

Joe, a passionate lifelong collector who attends 2-3 card shows per year, makes the MINT Collective one his his standard annual hobby destination events. He will discuss how he prepares for MINT, this being his 2nd year attending, how he likes to ensure he doesn't leave a stone unturned, or a card overlooked. He will share his experience last year, expectations for the event this year and tips for preparing for any card show on the circuit as an attendee.

This week's guest (03/12): Karlos Diego, Sluggers55

Karlos , a super high-end dealer and 35 year hobby veteran, joins the show to share his view of the hobby as a vendor at all the major shows including the MINT Collective. He will share his thoughts, experience, expectations for the future, he will talk about what he means when he says that "his currency is time" and will also show us a handful of 5-figure+ cards that will be in his showcases at the MINT later this month.

Ryan joins the show to share his experience, from being in the sports card industry full-time since 1996, surrounding the auction business and how it has evolved over the years. We will discuss the effects of having more auction companies, whether or not the auction market is over-saturated, and if auction houses have a responsibility to control the flow of cards onto their platforms so as not to drive down demand. We will also learn about what Auction Report is and hear Ryan's takeaways from the Topps Industry Conference and how he works with Collectable and their BWIC platform.

Collectable CEO Ezra Levine joins me this week to school me on BWIC auctions, talk about the upcoming Mint Collective in Las Vegas and fill us in on come new things coming from Collectable. In addition Drew and I talk about news from Topps, new releases this week and look at other Hobby Happenings. Send feedback and questions to us at ttmcast@yahoo.com

This week's guest (02/26): Brian Dwyer, President REA Auctions

Brian joins the show to share his forecast of the sports cards and memorbilia industry with consideration of Fanatics entry to the space and the evolution upon us. We will look at the February BWIC assets offered on the Collectable Platform. Bryan is a lifelong collector and has grown REA substantially since taking over in 2016 and in 2021 sold a T206 Honus Wagner for a record-breaking $6.6 million.

This week's guest (02/20): Vincent Zurzolo, Metropolis Collectibles, Inc.
& ComicConnect, Corp.

Vincent joins Collectable Live to discuss the world of comic book investing and collecting. He will explain what his companies do, where his passion for comics comes from, his preference between original comic art and the books themselves, and will explain how enthusiasts approach the hobby and curate their collections. He will explain the impact of comic inspired movies on market values, how grading works compared to sports cards and we will dive into restoration and why it is accepted in comics but not cards. We will end with a tour of his gallery and warehouse. This will basically be a master class with one of the industry's leading figures you will not want to miss!

Ezra joins the MINT Collective podcast to talk about what he is most excited for at this year's event, changes to the event from last year, some of which are based on attendee feedback and many of the intangible benefits of attending the MINT. We will touch on expectations for 2023.

This week's guest (02/07): Glen Brunswick, Panel Page Art (www.panelpageart.com)

Glen joins Collectable Live to discuss the world of original comic art and to help sports card and memorabilia collectors understand the space through the sports collector lens. Glen will explain what his company does, why he loves comic art, the history of the hobby and some major milestone sales in its history. He will have some advice for anyone looking to get enter the space for the first time and will talk about the pieces he is submitting to Collectable for their February BWIC round.

This week's guest (01/31): Atul Tiwari, CEO Cult Wines Americas

Atul joins Collectable Live to discuss the investability of fine wines and to help sports card and memorabilia collectors understand the space through the sports collector lens. Atul will explain what his company does, how it services its clients and what there is to love about collecting and investing in fine wine and the new partnership with Collectable.

Artist James Fiorentino joins Collectable CEO Ezra Levine for a more in depth look into art.

Deniz Kahn (President, WATA Games) joins Collectable CEO Ezra Levine for a more in depth look into collectible video games.

Vincent Zurzolo (Metropolis Collectibles) joins Collectable CEO Ezra Levine for a more in depth look into collectible comics.

This week's guest (01/22): Mike Cance, MC Sports Cards

Mike joins the show to review and discuss the assets being offered in Collectable's first round of BWIC.

This week's guest (01/16): Ezra Levine, CEO Collectable

Ezra joins the show to explain the newly announced Bids Wanted In Competition ("BWIC") strategy that is intended to increase liquidity and provide price discovery to assets on the Collectable platform and more

This week's guest (01/08): Matthew Cirulnick, Discerning Collector and Hollywood Screenwriter. Matthew joins the show to share his approach to collecting vintage sports cards and will share his thoughts on the importance of eye appeal versus the technical grade assigned to a card by third party graders. He will explain why he loves vintage sports cards and how he assesses rarity; what elements he feels contribute to it. Don't miss this one, fellow hobbyists, and if you are new to the hobby or considering getting into it, Matthew will provide you with some very important insights.

The sports collectibles world, while unquestionably fun, is also serious business. And so part of Collectable’s mission is to provide educational content to help participants have a more rewarding experience. In the last installment of a 10-part series called "How To Collect," we leave you with a final bit of advice: Enjoy everything that the Hobby has to offer.

The sports collectibles hobby, while unquestionably fun, is also serious business. And so part of Collectable’s mission is to provide educational content to help participants have a more rewarding experience. In the ninth of a 10-part series called "How To Collect," we advise not to get distracted by other potential buys, and stick to your collecting "plan."

The Hobby, while unquestionably fun, is also serious business. And so part of Collectable’s mission is to provide educational content to help participants have a more rewarding experience. In the eighth of a 10-part series called "How To Collect," we discuss breaking free of preconceived notions in the sports collectibles market.

The sports collectibles hobby, while unquestionably fun, is also serious business. And so part of Collectable’s mission is to provide educational content to help participants have a more rewarding experience. In the sixth of a 10-part series called "How To Collect," we advise against becoming a bargain hunter.

The Hobby, while unquestionably fun, is also serious business. And so part of Collectable’s mission is to provide educational content to help participants have a more rewarding experience. In the seventh of a 10-part series called "How To Collect," we discuss the sports collectibles adage "When opportunity knocks, open the door."

The sports collectibles hobby, while unquestionably fun, is also serious business. And so part of Collectable’s mission is to provide educational content to help participants have a more rewarding experience. In the fifth of a 10-part series called "How To Collect," we define GOATs and Grails and explain the importance of both.

The sports collectibles hobby, while unquestionably fun, is also serious business. And so part of Collectable’s mission is to provide educational content to help participants have a more rewarding experience. In the third of a 10-part series called "How To Collect," we explain that like most investments, buying the best quality is key.

The sports collectibles hobby, while unquestionably fun, is also serious business. And so part of Collectable’s mission is to provide educational content to help participants have a more rewarding experience. In the fourth of a 10-part series called "How To Collect," we explain the importance of engaging with reputable dealers, platforms, auction houses and marketplaces.

The sports collectibles hobby, while unquestionably fun, is also serious business. And so part of Collectable’s mission is to provide educational content to help participants have a more rewarding experience. In the second of a 10-part series called "How To Collect," we explain why reputable authentication and grading is a must.

The sports collectibles hobby, while unquestionably fun, is also serious business. And so part of Collectable’s mission is to provide educational content to help participants have a more rewarding overall experience. In the first of a 10-part series called "How To Collect," we explain how an informed buyer is a more confident collector and investor.

After over 50 episodes of Collectable Live with Jeremy Lee, one thing became clear: Hobby experts agree that the future of Collectable and fractional investing is very bright.

In the 12/14 Short Print, CEO Ezra Levine discusses recent headline-making stories in the collectibles world: A Rolling Stone issue featuring John Lennon up for auction, the Rookie of the Year Award now named after Wilt Chamberlain, a '52 Mantle sale, and the eBay partnership with Collectable.

This week's guest (12/11): Bob Means, eBay's Director of Trading Cards. Bob joined the show to share what his role is at eBay, what eBay learned about the Hobby in 2022, and the partnership between eBay and Collectable.

This week's guests (12/7): Sarah Martin and David Marino, both of Collectable. Sarah and David are fresh off Art Basel in Miami where they were partnered with eBay to bring sports collectibles to a wider audience. They joined Jeremy Lee to discuss the reaction by fine art collectors, and growing the sports collectibles market.

The latest from the Sports Card Nation podcast (12/2): Collectable CEO Ezra Levine discusses the new partnership with eBay, how the company has weathered the current market, the logistics of putting on a great event and what's next.

The SportsBalt podcast talks Collectable news and all things Hobby with our CEO, Ezra Levine.

In the latest Short Print (11/29), Collectable CEO Ezra Levine discusses collectibles from Yankee sluggers past and present, a record-setting art auction at Christie's, and a Buddy Holly concert poster that sold for nearly $500,000.

This week's guest (11/27): Danny Black, former employee of the Orioles and Braves, industry consultant and content creator. Danny joined the show to share his 30,000-foot-view of the state of the Hobby, to discuss advice he gives his clients who are entering the Hobby space, the role of content and more.

Collectable CEO Ezra Levine joins the CurveBall DFI-ed podcast to discuss his position as a CEO of Collectable, a company that brings collectibles into the modern world, and the state of collectibles industry.

This week's guest (11/20): Brett Charville, the founder at Standard Gaming. Brett joined the show to talk about how he started in the collectibles industry, and why he left Collectors Universe to start his own gaming company.

Sports memorabilia and trading cards have become a hot topic in recent years. At 21:38 of the Conduct Detrimental podcast, Paul Lesko, writer for "Law of Cards," and Ezra Levine, who is the CEO and co-founder of Collectable, join to discuss the latest in the space.

This week's guest (11/08): Scott Roskind, Chief Visionary Officer at Beckett Collectibles. Scott joined the show to talk about the Beckett brand, his vision for the future, the upcoming changes to their grading, their website and other technological pursuits.

This week's Short Print (11/7) takes a closer look at some headline-making auction items: An Oscar-winning prop from Steven Spielberg's "E.T.", the soccer ball from the "Hand of God" World Cup quarterfinal, and a first-edition copy of the U.S. Constitution.

This week's guest (11/06): Marc Mader, Desert Storm veteran and autograph/card/ticket collector. Marc joined the show to share his thoughts on collecting tickets and cards, and also told us how serving in the Gulf War led to him getting back into the Hobby.

Luka Nation makes "buy or sell" suggestions for a few items on the Collectable platform for the week of 10/31: The '52 Mantle PSA 7, a '52 Willie Mays PSA 8, a 2000 SP Authentic Tom Brady PSA 10, and a '18-'19 Luka/Zion/Ja/Trae basket.

In the latest Short Print, Collectable CEO Ezra Levine discusses multi-million-dollar sales in the auction world: A Ming dynasty folding chair, an astronaut's timepiece, and a sports collectible favorite, the T206 Honus Wagner card.

This week's guest (10/23): James Kehoe, graded sports magazine expert and collector. James joined host Jeremy Lee to educate us on the graded sports magazine niche and the nuances therein.

This week's guest (10/20): Our CEO, Ezra Levine. Ezra joined the show to make some announcements and field some questions from the Collectable community.

In the latest Short Print, Ezra Levine discusses recent multi-million-dollar auction sales (a pink diamond, an 18th century vase), Olympic great Luz Long's silver medal from the 1936 Games, and a LeBron game-worn IPO on Collectable.

Collectable CEO Ezra Levine joins the TTMCast Sports Collectibles Podcast to talk about the fractional market and hobby happenings.

Karn Rai has been investing in high-end sports cards for several years and continues to deal in that segment through the ups and downs of the market. In this episode (taped on 10/9), he talks with Jeremy Lee about how he manages his investment capital and his emotions as an active participant during uncertain economic times.

From Luka Nation ... the Collectable Fractional Report: Before the Opening Bell. Episode was taped on October 2.

The Short Print looks at a fascinating week that was in auction news. Some big-money items are on the block, or soon will be: A pair of Kanye West Nikes, Christopher Reeve's full Superman costume, and the oldest scotch ... ever? Hosted by Collectable CEO Ezra Levine.

This week's guest (10/2): Neil Rock. Neil loves collecting cards, hates selling and considers his collectibles to be stores of value. Jeremy talked to him about being a diamond hands collector, his thoughts on unopened product and how to adapt within the evolving hobby.

Will the passing of Queen Elizabeth II and the media attention that came with it drive up prices of royal memorabilia? As Britain and the rest of the world pay their respects to a beloved monarch, the short-term and long-term effects on her collectibles come into question.

Move over, Maradona. A Michael Jordan game-worn jersey from Game 1 of the 1998 NBA Finals sold for nearly $10.1 million recently at Sotheby's. Jordan's jersey surpasses the Maradona "Hand of God" jersey sale to set a new record in game-worn sports memorabilia.

From Luka Nation ... the Collectable Fractional Report: Before the Opening Bell. Episode was taped on September 25.

All rise for Aaron Judge. In this snack-sized version of the The Short Print, our CEO, Ezra Levine, discusses the potential value of Judge's home run balls for the rest of the MLB regular season.

Dylan Dittrich of Altan Insights and Tone Stakes of Fanatics discuss the ins and outs of collecting sneakers, touching on everything from Air Jordans to investing.

Card Ladder co-founder (and hardcore Michael Jordan card collector) Chris McGill breaks down the history and importance of MJ cards, with a special focus on the beloved 1986 Fleer.

Charlie Barokas and Ben Weingarten, two of The Hobby’s leading photo experts, break down the different tiers and values of the various types of vintage and modern sports photography.

In a wide-ranging roundtable discussion, three heavyweights in the fractional ownership space -- Collectable’s Ezra Levine, Masterworks’ Evan Beard, and Rally’s Rob Petrozzo -- drop a whole lot of knowledge of this burgeoning investment paradigm, and how it impacts collectors of all asset classes. From the Alan Goldsher podcast "Collect This."

This week's guest (09/18): Rob Girard, collector, dealer and host of the Sports Card Therapist podcast. Rob has experienced an impressive trajectory in the sports card world -- both building his collection and his audience.

From Luka Nation ... the Collectable Fractional Report: Before the Opening Bell. Episode was taped on September 18.

A Michael Jordan NBA Finals jersey during his "Last Dance" season with the Chicago Bulls is the headliner of Sotheby's largest-ever auction of sports memorabilia. With bids already in the seven-figures, Jordan's game-worn is amongst the highest-selling sports collectibles ever.

On today's episode (9/14) of Inside Startup Investing, Chris Lustrino welcomes Collectable CEO Ezra Levine, and the two dive into fractional investing in sports memorabilia. Ezra compares it to public stock market investing.

During a recent talk with MoneyMade, our CEO explains how investors can be connected to high-end collectibles -- a burgeoning asset class -- via the Collectable platform.

Modern art legend Banksy painted "Girl on a Swing" on a downtown Los Angeles building, and now it's for sale ... if you buy the building with it! The Short Print goes over the details, and offers a few comps. Yes, there are actually a few Banksy comps.

From Luka Nation ... The Collectable Fractional Report: Before the Opening Bell. Episode was taped on September 11.

This week's guest (09/11): Larry Richmond, Career Collector/Dealer of Historical Sports and Americana Documents and Artifacts. Larry is one of the world's most advanced collectors of important historical pieces. The first portion of the episode was a discussion/interview, and then we dove into a few assets on the Collectable platform.

The final price for the "Rosen Find" 1952 Mickey Mantle SGC 9.5 has broken all the records -- going for a whopping $12.6 million at auction. Find out why this won't be the last time an eight-figure sale in the category will be achieved in this week's The Short Print. Plus, a billion dollar collection of art will soon be up for grabs, and a car once owned by "The People's Princess" goes for a princely sum.

From Luka Nation: The Collectable Fractional Report: Before the Opening Bell. Episode was taped on September 4.

This week's guest (09/04): Agasi Nazaryan, Collector of rare unique vintage cards. They talk about Agasi's history in the Hobby, how going to estate sales led to his million-dollar collection, the importance of historical significance, the strategy of consolidating, sports cards as investments, and the intangibles that he enjoys from being a part of the Hobby.

This week's guest (08/31): Russ Lieberman, Founder & CEO at Altan Insights (altaninsights.com). Topics included Russ's credentials, recent pricing trends, what the Heritage sale of the SGC 9.5 1952 Topps Mickey Mantle for $12.6M means for The Hobby, and the proliferation of new marketplaces and vaults in the last year.

From Luka Nation: The Collectable Fractional Report: Before the Opening Bell. Episode was taped on August 28.

Fast cars, a game-changing computer, and a story about big money looking into collectibles of all types -- yep, it's just another late-summer week in the memorabilia world. A Ferrari raced by none other than Carroll Shelby -- of "Ford vs. Ferrari" fame, sold for a cool $22 million, and an Apple 1 prototype went for nearly $700k at auction as well. Plus, learn what global banking powerhouse J.P. Morgan now thinks of the collectibles space.

This week's guest (08/21): Chris Ivy, Director of Sports Collectibles at Heritage Auctions. Jeremy and Chris talked about Ivy's role at Heritage, recent trends in the industry, and his thoughts on how much the SGC 9.5 1952 Topps Mantle may sell for in their current auction.

From Luka Nation: The Collectable Fractional Report: Before the Opening Bell. Episode was taped on August 21.

One of the famed Honus Wagner T206 cards just sold for $7.25 million. Big news, but a '52 Topps Mickey Mantle auction is going to make an ever bigger splash in the sports collectibles world. Plus, The Short Print has an update on the Gorgosaurus dinosaur bones sale, which begs the question … just what is the most oddball collectible ever sold at auction?

With the Wayne Gretzky 1981 Sports Illustrated Newsstand 1st Cover CGC 9.4 now available on Collectable, our CEO Ezra Levine spoke to noted Sports Illustrated collector Dan Pingree about that issue, the difference between newsstand and subscription versions, and the perfect SI portfolio.

Collectable's Head of Operations Justin Gibrick is always one of the busiest guys at The National -- and one of the funniest. He found some time to talk to Chris Corbellini in studio about the NSCC, his start with the company, his strategy for flipping cards, and his favorite celeb sighting at the Cocktails and Cards event.

Collectable CEO Ezra Levine talks briefly with Go GTS Live's Kelsey Schroyer about the 1952 Topps Mickey Mantle SGC 9.5 on display at the National, and how its sale will trickle down in the Hobby. Part of a series from the Collectable Content Studio at the NSCC in Atlantic City.

Jason Dardick and Bradley Crenshaw from DCI Grading talk sights and sounds from The National, and the services their company provides. Part of a series from the Collectable Content Booth at the NSCC in Atlantic City.

DCI Grading's Jason Dardick talks National with Tim Leahy and Alt's Adriana Guerrero. Part of a series from the Collectable Content Studio at the NSCC in Atlantic City.

Collectable CEO Ezra Levine talks with a relative newcomer to the Hobby, Tony Marrucca, a Senior Vice President at Liquidity Solutions Equity & Credit at Mint Partners in NYC. They discuss cryptocurrency, alternative assets and investible athletes to consider in the future. Part of a series from the Collectable Content Booth from the NSCC in Atlantic City.

Here's Luka Nation's PWCC Weekly Auction Show, from the Collectable Content Studio at the National in Atlantic City.

One of the OGs of sports cards, Bullpen LA's Mitch Guttenberg, joins Hobbyist's Brandon and Flutie to talk about his start in the business, the National, and a wide range of Hobby topics. Part of a series from the Collectable Content Studio at the NSCC in Atlantic City.

Brandon from Hobbyist LA and Flutie from Hobbyist NY recap the highs and lows of the 2022 National. Part of a series from the Collectable Content Booth at the NSCC in Atlantic City.

Host Jeremy Lee talks to Card Ladder's Nick McGill (IG: StiffArmWax) about this year's National and content creation centered around the Hobby.

Whiz Tha Collector is joined by Mike "Mr. Git It And Flip It," and Cool Lu, better known as Supreme.SportsCards on IG. They talk about how they got their start in the Hobby, and the latest from the National. From the Collectable Content Studio at the NSCC in Atlantic City.

Brandon from Hobbyist LA talks with Hobby artist Naturel -- who's work has been featured in Topps Project 70. They discuss his artwork, the industry, this year's National, and more. From the Collectable Content Studio.

Collectable's own Justin Gibrick interviews Ludex CEO Brian Ludden and veteran NFL linebacker Cassius Marsh. Marsh discusses his passions in and out of the Hobby, and Ludden goes into detail about Ludex, a trading card platform. Part of week-long series from our Content Studio at the National.

Jimmy Mahan and Tracy Hackler from Roadshow Cards talk with Jon the Basketball Card Guy at the National. Part of a week-long series from the NSCC in Atlantic City, taped in the Collectable Content Booth.

The first of many podcasts from Collectable's Content Studio at the National: Union Marketplace co-founders Alex Sanchez and Wylie Avinion discuss first impressions from this year's NSCC, traveling from the West Coast, and all things Hobby.

Our CEO, Ezra Levine, joins Luka Nation from the Collectable Content Booth at the National.. They talk fractional, the state of the Hobby, this year's NSCC, an offer of a dividend pool to Luka's followers, and plenty more.

Artist Lauren Taylor and Beckett's Eric Norton talk about Lauren's whirlwind year, and discuss the scene from the National. Part of a series from Collectable's Content Booth at the NSCC in Atlantic City.

A panel of Hobby experts discuss what the National Sports Collectors Convention means to them. To them, it is simply known as "The National."

Goldin Auctions' Ken Goldin and PWCC's Jesse Craig give their thoughts on why the National Sports Collectors Convention is such a special event.

Hobby vets talk about an "epic" 1991 National Sports Collectors Convention, which included over 90,000 attendees and one concerned fire marshal.

Our group of Hobbyists look back ruefully at all the great deals on baseball cards during the Nationals in the 1980s, including "stacks" of T206 Ty Cobbs and a special Mickey Mantle.

Those in the Hobby discuss the 2021 National Sports Collectors Convention, one year after the unfortunate cancellation of the 2020 event due to Covid.

The National Sports Collectors Convention had humble beginnings in 1980, when it was "created by dealers for dealers" and held in an airport hotel. Today, it is a multi-day, multi-billion-dollar event -- that still celebrates cards and collecting. Collectable takes a look back the evolution of The National, and what it means to those who take part in it.

Narrated by Ezra Levine.

In the 361st and final episode of Collectable Daily, I offer shout-outs, praise, and love. Thanks to all of my listeners for the support, the encouragement, and the kind words.

In the last interview of Collectable Daily's 350-show run, Emmy Award-winning producer Chris Corbellini discusses Collectable Daily's 350-show run, after which he surprises your host with a game of word association.

Sports Collectors Daily's editor and founder Rich Mueller breaks down The Hobby's content landscape as only he can.

In what was supposed to be a talk about sneaker news, Dylan Dittrich and Tone Stakes turned the tables on Alan, grilling him on the ins and outs of hosting over 350 Hobby-centric podcast episodes.

Chris Nerat and Mike Provenzale from Heritage Auctions discuss the steady rise of interest in game-worn gear amongst collectors.

On this week's clip show, you'll hear highlights from our chit-chat yakkity-yaks with...

Jennifer Dean (Collectable)
Ezra Levine & Robert Levine (Collectable)
John Mitnick ("Team Baseball" author)
Bradley Calleja & Dylan Dittrich (Altan Insights)
Martin Nolan (Julien's Auctions)

Julien's Auctions is launching an epic music auction in which you'll have the chance to bid on items worn or played by the Beatles, Lady Gaga, Kurt Cobain, Jay-Z, Madonna, Prince, and a whole let more. The auction house's executive director Martin Nolan breaks down the highlights.

Bradley Calleja and Dylan Dittrich break down what's happening in the world of wines, art, watches, and, of course, sports cards and memorabilia.

Baseballs signed by entire teams -- and, subsequently, authenticated -- count as some of the coolest collectibles out there. John Mitnick -- who literally wrote the book on the topic -- schools us on the whos, whats, whens, and whys of these rare, beloved gems.

Collectable CEO Ezra Levine and his father Rabbi Robert Levine play a Hobby-centric version of "The Newlywed Game," in which they attempt to guess one another's favorite teams, cards, and memorabilia. (Spoiler alert: There's lots of New York Yankees stuff involved.)

Goldin's Sam Farber and the Altan Insights team of Bradley Calleja and Dylan Dittrich discuss how the NBA Conference Finals could impact collectors...and how the NBA playoffs have already impacted collectors. (Spoiler alert: Luka Doncic's and Giannis Antetokounmpo's cards and memorabilia are toasty hot.)

Collectable's new Head of Marketing & Growth discusses the importance of authenticity and honesty in communicating with our fellow hobbyists, as well as her legitimately impressive roller derby career.

On this week's clip show, you'll hear highlights from our chit-chat yakkity-yaks with...

Josh Johnson & Chris McGill (Card Ladder)
Nick Cepero (Collectable)
David Kohler (SCP Auctions)
Joe Orlando (Collectable)
Sports Photography Summit with Charlie Barokas and Ben Weingarten

In an in-depth primer on the collectibility of sports photographs of the hobby's leading photo experts discuss the "Five C's" of vintage sports photo collecting:

Condition
Contrast & Clarity
Content & Context

Collectable's President, Sports -- and the author of "Legendary Lumber: The Top 100 Players Bats in Baseball History" -- takes a deep dive into baseball bat collecting, touching on how to determine a bat's value, proper care and storage, and the growing importance of attaching a narrative to the item.

David Kohler, the venerable president of SCP Auctions and co-star of Collectable's "The Panel," discusses the ins and outs of sports auctions, breaking down everything from proper ways of researching the offerings, to building a cool collection on a reasonable budget, to preparing high-end items for sale.

Collectable's VP of Acquisitions and Consignments Nick Cepero discusses the collecting toastiness or chilliness of such NHL stars as Alexander Ovechkin and Sidney Crosby, as well as Formula 1 studs like Lewis Hamilton and Max Verstappen.

Card Ladder co-founders Josh Johnson and Chris McGill utilized their ever-reliable facts and figures to tell us which players have recently dominated (or tanked) the NBA card landscape with their postseason performances (or non-performances). Also, Collectable CEO Ezra Levine drops an exceptionally hockey-centric Weekly IPO Report.

On this week's clip show, you'll hear highlights from our chit-chat yakkity-yaks with...

Nick Cepero & Chris Corbellini (Collectable)
David Randolph (Sports Investors Authentication)
Martin Nolan & Eric Hirsch (Julien's Auctions)
Jesse Gibson (Sports Cards Nonsense podcast)
Sam Farber (Goldin)

Goldin's Head of both Business Development and Content -- and Boston Celtics truther -- Sam Farber discusses the state of the NBA Playoffs, and how the postseason might impact the card values of Luka Doncic, Jayson Tatum, and Ja Morant.

Jesse Gibson, the co-host of The Ringer's Sports Cards Nonsense podcast, drops some investment advice, discusses his journey from hobby novice to hobby pundit, and hypes his team's new app, Card Shop Live.

Martin Nolan and Eric Hirsch from Julien's Auctions discuss two of their upcoming events: May's Music Icons auction, which features everything from a Kurt Cobain guitar to Oasis handwritten lyrics, and June's Sports Legends, in which you'll see a pair of Michael Jordan game worn shoes, a Pele gamed worn jersey, and much more.

Collectable's in-house Emmy-winning producer Chris Corbellini discusses the most important aspects of sports content creation, among them unshakeable consistency, developing a persona, and staying on-message.

David Randolph, the founder of Sports Investors Authentication, discusses how and why impeccable provenance is more important to memorabilia collectors than ever. Also, Collectable's Head of Data and Analytics James Canario drops his monthly Secondary Market Ups and Downs report. (Spoiler alert: Golf is up.)

Collectable's Nick Cepero and Chris Corbellini chop it up about the 2022 NFL Draft's potential impact on the card values of, among others, Justin Fields, Trevor Lawrence, Jalen Hurts, Zach Wilson, and Kenny Pickett.

On this week's clip show, you'll hear highlights from our chit-chat yakkity-yaks with...

Josh Johnson & Chris McGill (Card Ladder)
Rich Mueller (Sports Collectors Daily)
Nick Cepero (Collectable), Simeon Lipman ("Antiques Roadshow") & Michael Osacky (PSA)
Joe Orlando (Collectable)
Ezra Levine (Collectable)

Our CEO Ezra Levine offers an overview of what's happening in the world of fractional ownership, sports investing, and Collectable's secondary market.

Collectable's venerable President, Sports discusses the ins and outs of researching the value of baseball bats swung by the likes of Cal Ripken and Babe Ruth, as well as what differentiates a Willie Mays Giants jersey from a Willie Mays Mets jersey.

Three of our favorite sports appraisers discuss everything from the continued rise in interest in Type 1 photographs, the importance of narrative and provenance when investing in memorabilia, and The Hobby's sustained love of Bo Jackson and Ken Griffey Jr.

The man we like to refer to as The Hobby's Professor Emeritus discusses the relative complexity of collecting vintage cards versus modern cards, the possibilities of a Junk Wax Era 2.0, and the importance (or non-importance?) of card comp research.

The Card Ladder co-founders give their takes on how the NBA Playoffs have impacted hobby interest in Giannis Antetokounmpo, Jayson Tatum, Stephen Curry, Jordan Poole, Luka Doncic, and Kevin Durant, among others.

The music-centric hobby collective known as Rip, Pack & Slab discuss how they meld hip-hop beats and card collecting, as well their plans for growing their already-growing brand.

On this week's clip show, you'll hear highlights from our chit-chat yakkity-yaks with...

Wyatt Cavalier (Alts)
Ray Schulte (Schulte Marketing & PR)
Brandon Catherman (Collectable)
David Seideman (Collectable)
Leighton Sheldon (Just Collect)

The President of Just Collect discusses the state of the vintage baseball card market, as well as his company's origin story, and 3/4ths of his Hobby Mount Rushmore.

Financial advisor, collecting expert, and Canadian-born hockey fanatic Chris Thompson discusses why Hall of Fame goalie Georges Vézina is so beloved by hockey fans and collectors alike.

Collectable's Senior Editor dispels and/or clarifies some mistaken collecting beliefs, among them the values of some vintage game tickets, the interest in store-bought baseball gloves, and the viability of a cracked bat.

Collectable's social media, comms, and Discord maven discusses the importance of community and education in The Hobby, as well as his love for both alternative assets and Pittsburgh sports legends.

Emmy-winning producer, NFL insider, and media expert Chris Corbellini discusses the how the reported $2.5 billion NFL/Apple deal might impact the entire sports landscape.

The founder of Schulte Sports Marketing and Public Relations discusses the upcoming NSCC in Atlantic City, a new charitable venture, the past, present, and future of The Hobby, his new role at Collectable, and his sports biz origin story.

Wyatt offers a look at the latest from the alternative asset world, including dives into video games, comic books, vinyl LPs, concert posters, real estate, Pokemon cards, books, and, of course, sports stuff.

On this week's clip show, you'll hear highlights from our chit-chat yakkity-yaks with...

Tony Giese (Heritage Auctions)
Kostya Kennedy (“True: The Four Seasons of Jackie Robinson” author)
Charlie Barokas (Man On The Rock Sportscards and Original Photography)
Ryan Carey (Golden Age Golf Auctions)
John Taube (JT Sports)

One of the world's foremost experts in game used baseball bats breaks down why the bat market is en fuego, then discusses the hobby value of, among others, Babe Ruth, Ken Griffey Jr., and Leo Durocher.

Back in the Karl Malone/John Stockton/Jerry Sloan era, Preston Truman was a ballboy for the Utah Jazz. During his tenure, he was lucky enough to acquire game worn shoes from, among others, Michael Jordan and Kobe Bryant. Here, Preston takes us on his journey, discussing what it was like to be on the court for Jordan's Flu Game and Bryant's Airball Game.

The man who brokered last weekend's $5 million Tiger Woods irons sale discusses, yes, the $5 million Tiger Woods irons sale, as well as the potential value of memorabilia from Arnold Palmer, Rory McIlroy, and Charlie Woods.

One of The Hobby's leading experts on sports photography offers up a masterclass on what different grades of photographs (Type 1, Type 2, etc.) could and should mean for collectors of this exploding asset class.

Collectable's Chris Corbellini and the Altan Insights duo of Bradley Calleja and Dylan Dittrich break down which NBA players' card values might rise or fall based on a solid or wobbly postseason performance, among them Luka Doncic, Jayson Tatum, Nikola Jokic, and Kevin Durant.

The bestselling author discusses his new -- and justifiably acclaimed -- biography of the great #42, touching on his research process, how he devised the book's clever format, and his dream piece of Jackie Robinson memorabilia.

Heritage's Consignment Director discusses the vibrant return of in-person card shows, the rise in interest in game worn jerseys, hats, and sneakers, and the vintage/modern dichotomy. Also, Collectable CEO Ezra Levine drops his weekly IPO Report.

On April 9, Golden Age Auctions sold a set of match-used Tiger Woods irons for over $5 million. Golden Age's Founder and President Ryan Carey gave us the full story behind the largest golf memorabilia sale in history.

On this week's clip show, you'll hear highlights from our chit-chat yakkity-yaks with...

Ezra Levine (Collectable)
Chris Corbellini (Collectable)
Joe Orlando (Collectable)
Mike Gioseffi (Sports Cards Nonsense)
Dylan Dittrich (Altan Insights)
Tone Stakes (Game Used Tone)

For Sneaker Summit II, two of our favorite shoehounds discuss the marketplace for kicks from Tiger Woods, Kobe Bryant, LeBron James, Magic Johnson, and Larry Bird. Also, Collectable's Head of Data and Analytics James Canario debuts his monthly segment, Secondary Market Ups & Downs.

The co-host of The Ringer's flagship hobby podcast plays a game of Buy, Sell, or Hold, offering his unfiltered thoughts on the card values of, among others, Tiger Woods, Luka Doncic, Tom Brady, Jayson Tatum, Wander Franco, and Mike Trout.

In a typically wide-ranging conversation, Collectable's President (comma) Sports discusses everything from manufactured scarcity, to Ken Griffey Jr.'s status amongst hobbyists, to Tiger Woods' return to The Masters, to how and when to get your cards and memorabilia autographed.

In part two of his deep dive into the future of sports content, the Emmy-winning producer discusses the potential impact of both HBO's Lakers extravaganza "Winning Time" and the Manningcast, as well as what kind of new and/or cool content sports collectors might be seeing or hearing in the coming months and years.

Our Big Kahuna discusses the takeaways from last weekend's MINT Collective, then discusses our IPOs for the week -- Cal Ripken! Juan Soto! Fernando Tatis Jr.! -- then teases some of Collectable's upcoming platform and content innovations.

On this week's clip show, you'll hear highlights from our chit-chat yakkity-yaks with...

Jarod Winters (Collectable)
Jesse Craig (PWCC Marketplace)
Bradley Calleja and Dylan Dittrich (Altan Insights)
Slava Rubin (Vincent Alternative Investments)
Bill Enright (Sports Illustrated)

SI's go-to fantasy football guru breaks down the relationship between an NFL quarterback's performance on the field and in the hobby, focusing on Patrick Mahomes, Tom Brady, Russell Wilson, and Carson Wentz.

One of our favorite alternative investment gurus discusses the viability of putting money into Luka Doncic cards, Tyreek Hill cards, and vintage everything.

The Altan Insights numbers guys take a deep dive into the current state of collectible asset classes that aren't sports, specifically art (i.e., Warhol and Basquiat), comics (i.e., Marvel), wine (i.e., burgundy), toys (i.e., Star Wars), and vintage computers (i.e., Apple).

The co-star of Collectable's "The Panel" opines on the hobby hotness (or coldness) of, among others, Tom Brady, Tiger Woods, Luka Doncic, and Zion Williamson.

In a primer on our industry's legal process, Collectable's Chief Operations Officer / Chief Compliance Officer offers a detailed definition of securities, then discusses how Collectable's offerings travel from the consigner, to the SEC, to the platform.

On this week's clip show, you'll hear highlights from our chit-chat yakkity-yaks with...

Sam Farber (Goldin)
Eric Naierman (video game collector)
Nick Cepero (Collectable)
Rich Mueller (Sports Collectors Daily)
Joe Orlando (Collectable)

Collectable's venerable President, Sports discusses star tiers, the barbecue test, and anti-catcher bias. (None of that might make sense on paper, but it will when you listen.)

The hobby's Professor Emeritus wrote and expounded upon the following: "In today's market, collectors are deciding what's cool and/or worth an investment. Established norms are still somewhat respected, but market interest has expanded exponentially."

Collectable's very own Veep of Acquisitions and Consignments breaks down our consignment process, then offers up some impressive answers for the Collectable Daily 3.

Video games are an up-and-coming asset class for collectors, and who better from whom to get a tutorial than a man who's part of a million-plus-dollar video game investment group?

In a wide-ranging, multi-sport conversation, Goldin's Head of Content and Biz Dev discusses NCAA basketball memorabilia, NBA players who are trending up amongst collectors, the outlook for Ronald Acuna's status in the hobby, and Jayson Tatum's hot streak.

On this week's clip show, you'll hear highlights from our chit-chat yakkity-yaks with...

Umberto Paolucci (World Football Collection)
Nick Cepero (Collectable)
Simeon Lipman (“Antiques Roadshow”)
Michael Osacky (PSA)
Bram Weinstein (Washington Commanders broadcaster)
Chris Corbellini (Collectable)
Jon Finkel (author)

Our go-to 1990s sports guy drops a list of athletes from that bygone era whose trading cards he never would have considered trading, among them Rickey Henderson, Ken Griffey Jr., and Kirby Puckett.

Collectable's Emmy-winning in-house producer discusses today's definition of "content," striking a balance between educating and entertaining, and the challenges of creating branded material that moves needles.

In this more sports-centric, less hobby-centric episode, the host of Collectable's "The Panel" discusses whether the Commanders' acquisition of Carson Wentz can take the team next-level, if the wobbly Washington Wizards can right the ship next year, and Juan Soto's contract situation.

In the seventh meeting of their sports appraiser minds, Collectable's Nick Cepero, Antique Roadshow's Simeon Lipman, and PSA's Michael Osacky celebrate the end of Major League Baseball's labor strife with reminiscences about some of their coolest baseball appraisals.

In the first-ever Collectable Daily game of soccer hot-or-not, our go-to European football guru breaks down the relative collectibility of Cristiano Ronaldo, Kylian Mbappé, Kevin De Bruyne, Erling Haaland, and, of course, Pelé.

Tom Brady will be back on the field for the 2022 NFL season, and collectors are already freaking out. Will Brady's values skyrocket? Will they plummet? Will his "last" touchdown pass ball be worthless? Collectable's Nick Cepero and Chris Corbellini, and Altan Insights' Bradley Calleja and Dylan Dittrich discuss how the G.O.A.T.'s return to Tampa Bay might (or might not) impact his cards and game used items of the past, present, and future.

On this week's clip show, you'll hear highlights from our chit-chat yakkity-yaks with...

Dylan Dittrich (Altan Insights) and Tone Stakes (Game Used Tone)
Darren Herman (Bain Capital)
Joe Orlando (Collectable)
Josh Johnson and Chris McGill (Card Ladder)
Ryan Friedman (Auction Report)

Collectable's CEO breaks down how (or if) the investment platform Public's purchase of the fractional platform Otis could impact the entire fractional space.

One of our favorite auction experts offers up a master class in auction-ing, touching on everything from current trends, to bidding strategy, to setting minimums, to the potential rise of niche outlets.

The Card Ladder braintrust breaks down how the massive Russell Wilson trade has affected the new Denver Broncos' card prices, then discusses the hobby's recent view of the MLB, James Harden, Ben Simmons, and the dominant Phoenix Suns.

With the MLB work stoppage still in full effect, our new free agent signing discusses how the lack of baseball might or might not impact collecting, as well as the resilience of The Hobby.

Bradley Calleja (Altan Insights), Nick Cepero (Collectable), Chris Corbellini (Collectable), and Ryan Friedman (Auction Report) theorize what an extended MLB work stoppage could mean to collectors, as well as the potential card values of Mike Trout, Juan Soto, Fernando Tatis Jr., and Shohei Ohtani.

The Bain Capital Operating Partner demonstrates some impressive teaching chops, offering up a super-informative primer on traditional investing, sports card and sports memorabilia investing, and where the two connect and/or diverge.

The author of Sneakonomic Growth: Scarcity, Storytelling, and the Arrival of Sneakers as an Asset Class and the founder of Game Used Tone kick around kicks, discussing everything from the NBA's biggest shoe hounds (DeMar DeRozan and P.J. Tucker, among them), to Allen Iverson's importance to sneaker culture, to LaMelo Ball's upward sneaker movement.

On this week's clip show, you'll hear highlights from our chit-chat yakkity-yaks with...

Bradley Calleja and Dylan Dittrich (Altan Insights)
Simeon Lipman ("Antiques Roadshow")
DJ Skee
Jeff Pearlman ("Showtime: Magic, Kareem, Riley, and the Los Angeles Lakers Dynasty of the 1980s" author)
Ezra Levine (Collectable)

On the final day of Collectable Daily's week-long one-year anniversary celebration, our CEO discusses how the podcast got to this point, as well as what Collectable's content will look, sound, and feel like in the coming months and years.

Author Jeff Pearlman discusses how HBO and Adam McKay turned his bestselling book into the series Winning Time: The Rise of the Lakers Dynasty, as well as the trials and tribulations of being an author trying to navigate Hollywood, and his forthcoming Bo Jackson biography.

Joe Orlando discusses his new role with Collectable, how and why he made Collectable his first new position since leaving PSA, and the importance of educating collectors.

The hardest working man in the hobby discusses the intersection of music and collectibles (one of your host's favorite topics); the past, present, and future of NFTs; his sports card investing group, and his eternal love for all things Minnesota sports.

Collectable Daily's First Anniversary Week continues with a visit from the podcast's second-ever guest. The stalwart appraiser discusses how he nailed his prediction that vintage game tickets would explode in value, the increasing interest in hip-hop memorabilia, and his belief in NFTs.

You know Nick Cepero from Collectable's "The Panel," but now you'll know him as Collectable's Vice President of Acquisitions and Consignments. Here, Nick discusses his plans for the future of Collectable's offerings.

Heritage Auctions Consignment Director Tony Giese takes us through the record sales for tickets from Jackie Robinson's MLB debut ($480,000) and Michael Jordan's first NBA game ($468,000).

On day one of our first-year anniversary celebration, the Altan Insights team plays MLB hot-or-not, focusing on the potential card values of Mike Trout, Wander Franco, Jasson Dominguez, and Bryce Harper. Additionally, Ezra Levine discusses this week's Collectable IPOs, among them, items from Cristiano Ronaldo and Yao Ming.

On this week's clip show, you'll hear highlights from our chit-chat yakkity-yaks with...

Tone Stakes (Game Used Tone)
Jesse Craig (PWCC Marketplace)
Rabbi Robert Levine (Collectable content contributor)
Mike Phillips (Upper Deck)
David Kohler (SCP Auctions)

The co-star of Collectable's "The Panel" goes down a Los Angeles Lakers rabbit hole, eventually emerging to discuss the torrid interest in Kobe Bryant memorabilia.

Upper Deck's Executive VP of Sales and Marketing hypes his company's forthcoming National Hockey Day celebration (free cards, y'all!), as well as their NHL Series 1 drop, then discusses the MLB labor strife's impact on the hobby, and the troubles in L.A. Laker-land.

PWCC Marketplace's Director of Business Development -- and one of the co-stars of Collectable's "The Panel" -- discusses his company's record-breaking $2 million sale of a Kobe Bryant 1997-98 Metal Universe Precious Metal Gems Emerald card.

The father of Collectable CEO Ezra Levine discusses the wonderful familial aspects of collecting, his love for old-school Topps baseball cards, and the interview he conducted with legendary hobbyist, Marshall Fogel, an interview that now can be seen on the Collectable YouTube channel.

The co-host of Collectable's "The Panel" theorizes what might happen in the baseball card world if the Major League Baseball season is compromised, plus he discusses whether collectors might be bullish or bearish on Mike Trout, Juan Soto, Wander Franco, and Fernando Tatis Jr., among MLB stars.

Sneaker expert Tone Stakes discusses his partnerships with such NBA stars as Luka Doncic, Trae Young, and Michael Porter Jr., the game used memorabilia landscape, and his love for the eminently lovable Walter Payton. Also, Collectable CEO Ezra Levine breaks down this week's IPOs.

On this week's clip show, you'll hear highlights from our chit-chat yakkity-yaks with...

Nick Cepero (co-star, Collectable’s “The Panel”)
Chris Corbellini (producer, Collectable’s “The Panel")
Michael Osacky (PSA)
Howard Epstein (Wells Fargo)
David Russel (Collectable Guest For a Day contest winner)
Rich Mueller (Sports Collectors Daily)

The man we at Collectable Daily call the hobby's Professor Emeritus discusses the Topps Series 1 drop, the potential of a new junk wax era, and why vintage game tickets are so darn cool.

After winning our Guest For a Day contest with a passionate mini-essay and some cool memorabilia jpeg attachments, diehard Baltimore sports fan David Russel discussed his love for collecting game tickets, the magic of Orioles baseball, and his belief that despite the sport's evolution since his childhood, the Great American Pastime is as healthy as ever.

Hobbyist/wealth manager and the author of the white paper The Sports Memorabilia Market & Wealth Management Howard Epstein offers his view of today's collecting/investment landscape.

With the Super Bowl in our rearview mirror, Michael Osacky (co-star of Collectable's "What's It Worth") and Nick Cepero (co-star of Collectable's "The Panel") discuss the whos, whats, whys, whens, and wheres of appraising memorabilia associated with some of the world's biggest sporting events.

The co-star and producer of Collectable's "The Panel" -- respectively, Nick Cepero and Chris Corbellini -- discuss how the Los Angeles Rams' victory over the Cincinnati Bengals in Super Bowl LVI could impact how collectors view Cooper Kupp, Matthew Stafford, Joe Burrow, and Ja'Marr Chase.

And not only that, but Collectable CEO Ezra Levine drops his Weekly IPO Report!

On this week's clip show, you'll hear highlights from our chit-chat yakkity-yaks with…

Charlie Barokas (Man On The Rock Photography)
Bradley Calleja (Altan Insights)
Nick Cepero (Collectable's "The Panel”)
Chris Corbellini (Collectable producer)
Dylan Dittrich (Altan Insights)
Sam Farber (Goldin)
Ryan Friedman (Auction Report)
Joe Orlando (former PSA President)
Mike Phillips (Upper Deck Sports)
Slava Rubin (Vincent Alternative Investments)
Bram Weinstein (Collectable's "The Panel")

A roundtable, hobby-centric preview of the Los Angeles Rams / Cincinnati Bengals Super Bowl featuring collecting analysis and game predictions from...

Bradley Calleja (Altan Insights)
Nick Cepero (Collectable's "The Panel")
Dylan Dittrich (Altan Insights)
Sam Farber (Goldin)
Ryan Friedman (Auction Report)
Mike Phillips (Upper Deck Sports)
Bram Weinstein (Collectable's "The Panel")

The hobby insider's insider breaks down why he feels the Cincinnati Bengals have a good shot of defeating the Los Angeles Rams in Super Bowl LVI, then discusses his high hopes for Aaron Donald's card value.

Our in-house walking NFL encyclopedia -- who also produces our show "The Panel" -- acquits himself quite nicely on an insanely difficult Super Bowl quiz, then offers his thoughts on what the Cincinnati Bengals/Los Angeles Rams SB might look like.

One of our favorite alternative investment gurus offers an overview of the current crypto landscape, as well as his thoughts on Tom Brady, modern vs. vintage NBA assets, and the rise of game used memorabilia.

The owner of one of the preeminent sports photography repositories breaks down the importance and desirability of Type 1 photos, then discusses the rise in interest for original negatives. Plus, Collectable's CEO drops the premiere of his Weekly IPO Report.

On this week's clip show, you'll hear highlights from our chit-chat yakkity-yaks with...

Sam Farber (Goldin)
Blake G. (The BlakeDOWN)
Josh Johnson and Chris McGill (Card Ladder)
Jesse Gibson and Mike Gioseffi (Sports Cards Nonsense)
Bram Weinstein (Washington Commanders, Collectable's "The Panel")

The host of Collectable's "The Panel" discusses his local NFL team's new brand and its potential impact on the hobby, as well as his on-target summer, 2021 prognostication that Tom Brady would retire after the season.

The team from The Ringer's flagship hobby podcast discuss Tom Brady's impact on both the hobby and Mike's soul, Joe Burrow's card value, and their super-cool new venture.

The founders of Card Ladder, Josh Johnson and Chris McGill, discuss whether Tom Brady's retirement could make his cards more (or less) valuable and/or investable to collectors.

The ten-year-old hobby wunderkind discusses how he fell into collecting, and how combines art and sport to create positivity.

Goldin's Head of Content discusses the latest goings-on at his auction house, a bump in Anthony Edwards' card value, how to fix the Boston Celtics, and his intense dislike of guinea pigs.

Collectable's Chris Corbellini and the Altan Insights duo of Bradley Calleja and Dylan Dittrich join host Alan Goldsher for some early thoughts on how a Cincinnati Bengals/Los Angeles Rams Super Bowl matchup could impact the card and memorabilia value of Joe Burrow, Cooper Kupp, Matthew Stafford, Aaron Donald, and Ja'Marr Chase.

On this week's clip show, you'll hear highlights from our chit-chat yakkity-yaks with...

Darren Herman (Bain Capital)
James Fiorentino (painter)
Chris Herring (author, "Blood in the Garden: The Flagrant History of the 1990s New York Knicks)
David Seideman (Collectable)
Joe Orlando (former PSA President)

Hobby guru Joe Orlando previews the 2022 NFL conference championships, and breaks down how good (or bad) individual performances by Patrick Mahomes, Joe Burrow, Matthew Stafford, and Aaron Donald will impact their card and memorabilia value amongst collectors and investors.

Veteran collector and Collectable's Senior Writer drops some general hobby knowledge, everything from the ins and outs of card grading to the positive impact of fractional ownership.

With his book climbing up the bestseller charts, Sports Illustrated's Chris Herring discusses delving into Pat Riley's psyche, Xavier McDaniel's unique approach to manliness, and how he framed the New York Knicks / Chicago Bulls blood-feud.

The Hobby's favorite watercolorist discusses the eternal dichotomy of art versus commerce, his approach to honoring iconic sports moments, and some of his upcoming baseball-centric projects.

In a crazily wide-ranging conversation, the card investor's card investor discusses vintage NBA cards, indie artists, pickleball, classic rock, and reality television.

On this week's clip show, you'll hear highlights from our chit-chat yakkity-yaks with...

-Dan Silvershein (Collectable)
-Ryan Friedman (Auction Report)
-Rich Mueller (Sports Collectors Daily)
-Bram Weinstein (Collectable's "The Panel")
-Bill Enright (Sports Illustrated)

Sports Illustrated's go-to fantasy sports guru joins us on the rarely-found intersection of the NFL Playoffs, fantasy football, and sports collecting.

The voice of the team soon-to-formerly-be-known-as-the-Washington-Football-Team discusses how collectors might want to consider investing in stud position players like Davante Adams, Derrick Henry, and Mike Evans.

The Professor Emeritus of the hobby discusses whether or not the NFL postseason is a good time to drop big bucks on sports cards, then muses about how important it is for Josh Allen, Joe Burrow, and Derrick Henry to deliver in the playoffs.

The hobby's go-to auction knowledge base drops his bidding strategies for vastly differing budgets, surveys today's auction landscape, and indulges the host's silly impression of an old-timey auctioneer.

Our very own Head of Acquisitions breaks down how collectors can have their cards, memorabilia, etc. IPO'd on the Collectable platform, then gets justifiably excited about a Tom Brady ticket and a Lewis Hamilton card.

This week's clip show features highlights from our chit-chat yakkity-yaks with...

Chris Corbellini (Collectable "What's It Worth" and "The Panel" producer)
Joe Orlando (former PSA President)
Umberto Paolucci and Matteo Pella (World Football Collection)
Michael Osacky (PSA appraiser, "What's It Worth" co-host)
Kelsey Schroyer (Go GTS Live contributor)

The veteran Go GTS Live contributor discusses how Fanatics' acquisition of Topps might (or might not) change the hobby and extols the virtues and timelessness of local brick-and-mortar card shops.

PSA's lead appraiser drops a list of his dream memorabilia, featuring pieces from Walter Payton, Christy Mathewson, and, of all people, Mitch Trubisky.

The curators of the world's greatest collection of soccer memorabilia discuss their 250,000-piece magnum opus, the intense emotional connection between soccer and collecting, and the potential for exponential growth for soccer items within the hobby.

In a quarterback-centric deep dive, one of our favorite hobby heavyweights offers up a hobby-centric NFL playoff preview, focusing on the likes of Josh Allen, Tom Brady, Patrick Mahomes, Dak Prescott, and Jalen Hurts.

Collectable's hardest working showrunner and go-to NFL expert discusses which quarterbacks might impact their card value with a quality (or a lousy) playoff run, i.e., Josh Allen, Patrick Mahomes, Dak Prescott, Kyler Murray, and Matthew Stafford.

In the premiere episode of our weekly highlight show...

-Simeon Lipman ("Antiques Roadshow") and Nick Cepero (Collectable's "The Panel") talk dream memorabilia.
-Jesse Craig (PWCC Marketplace) talks NFL quarterbacks.
-Kevin Lenane (PSA) talks tech.
-Bradley Calleja and Dylan Dittrich (Altan Insights) play Hobby Hot-or-Not.
-Jesse Gibson and Mike Gioseffi (Sports Card Nonsense podcast) talk vintage tickets.

The dynamic duo from The Ringer's go-to hobbyist podcast surveys the NFL pre-playoff card landscape, compares Luka Doncic to Joe Burrow, and kvetches about the rising price of vintage game tickets.

The Altan Insights numbers guys opine on the climbing (or cratering) card value of Zion Williamson, Joe Burrow, Lamar Jackson, Klay Thompson, and Jonathan Taylor, as well as collectors' skyrocketing (and big money) interest in Harry Potter and Boba Fete.

PSA's new President discusses his company's immersion into card grading technology, his transition from entrepreneur to Big Kahuna, and how his team is handing a 6-plus-million-card backlog, after which he drops a really bold prediction about Mac Jones and the New England Patriots.

One of the regular panelists from Collectable's "The Panel" discusses the impact the NFL season might have on the card values of Patrick Mahomes, Josh Allen, Mac Jones, Joe Burrow, Aaron Rodgers, Justin Herbert, and Matthew Stafford.

In the fifth Collectable Daily meeting of arguably the world's leading sports appraisers, Nick and Simeon offer up lists of the memorabilia and cards they'd love love love to own, among them the legendary Billy Ripken bat (hobbyists know what that means) and an equally legendary -- and possibly non-existent -- Michael Jordan photo.

The former PSA president and hobby stalwart offers up his origin story, and opines on the past, present, and future of collecting.

The author of "1996: A Biography" and "Windmills & Tomahawks: Nine Chapters on Dominique Wilkins" expounds on the intrinsic awesomeness of old-school NBA, MLB, NFL, and NHL uniforms.

In a couple of our favorite author interviews, Pete Croatto discusses the business of the NBA, and Michael O'Keeffe chats about the Honus Wagner T-206 card.

Here are a couple of our favorite author interviews, in which we discuss Giannis Antetokounmpo with Mirin Fader, and the New York Mets with Devin Gordon.

In with will likely be the longest episode of Collectable Daily ever, three of the world's foremost sports card and memorabilia appraisers discuss, logically enough, sports card and memorabilia appraisal.

These two roundtable discussions that celebrated CD's two biggest milestones featured a whole lot of chit-chat yakkity-yak from some of our favorite guests, those being...

-Bradley Calleja (Altan Insights)
-Nick Cepero ("The Panel," "Memorabilia Watch”)
-Chris Corbellini (Collectable)
-Dylan Dittrich (Altan Insights)
-Sam Farber (Goldin)
-Jon Finkel, ("1996: A Biography” author)
-Ryan Friedman (Auction Report)
-Josh Johnson (Card Ladder)
-Ezra Levine, (Collectable)
-Howard Margolies (Signd)
-Chris McGill (Card Ladder)
-Rich Mueller, (Sports Collectors Daily)
-Michael Osacky (PSA, "What's It Worth?")
-Mike Phillips, Upper Deck EVP of Sales and Marketing
-Slava Rubin (Vincent Alternative Investments)
-David Seideman (Collectable)

In our final new episode of 2021, our Big Kahuna reflects on Collectable's year that was.

The Card Ladder braintrust discusses their new partnership deal with PSA/Collectors Universe, then breaks down increasing card values for Stephen Curry and Klay Thompson.

After a deep dive down the content rabbit hole, Goldin's Swiss army knife drops some bold 2022 predictions about the potential increased value of sports tickets and memorabilia, and a possible Boston Celtics rebuild.

Along with some bold predictions about Dwyane Wade cards, the potential rise of lacrosse, and the growth of "athlete-preneurs," the author discusses legacy, ghostwriting, and actor/comic Kevin Pollak.

Along with offering up some intel about what's happening at his company (spoiler alert: they're hiring), Collectors Universe's Big Kahuna makes some bold 2022 hobby predictions about Tom Brady, massive vintage card sales, and the future of Fanatics.

At the midpoint of Bold Predictions Month, the industry's Professor Emeritus -- who rightly claims to be more of an observer than a prognosticator -- chose to mull over some of the predictions we've heard over the last few weeks, discussing the wobbly supply chain, potential eight-figure sales, and, of course, Tom Brady.

The hardest working man in the soccer business -- he's both the President of the 1930 World Cup Conferences & Events and the Vice President of Society for American Soccer History (S.A.S.H) -- drops some generation-spanning knowledge about his beloved sport's memorabilia.

The producer of Collectable's "What's It Worth," "Collectable Weekly," and "The Panel" drops some year-end bold predictions, touching on soccer, gambling, and a potential NFL analyst gig for Barack Obama.

The legendary New York Cosmos goaltender discusses the rise of American soccer and the ever-growing popularity of international soccer, then drops a couple of up-and-coming players who soccer card investors might want to watch.

One of the hobby's heaviest heavyweights weighs in on eight-figure private sales, how new collectors can navigate the investment side of collecting, and the potential impact of a potential Tom Brady retirement.

Bold Prediction December continues, as the Sports Cards Nonsense crew drops their takes on how the 2022 hobby landscape might look. And boy, did they get bold...

Upper Deck's Executive V.P. of Sales & Marketing introduces his company's new line of hockey cards, discusses the challenges of operating in the midst of a supply chain crunch, and offers up some bold hobby predictions for 2022.

The Collectable Daily tables are turned, as your beloved host is grilled by the man who knows almost all there is to know about sports auction houses.

In the spiritual sequel to his November 4, 2021 appearance on Collectable Daily, the world-renowned watercolorist details the hows, whys, and whats of getting commissioned to paint portraits of, among many others, Peyton Manning, Cal Ripken Jr., and Trey Mancini.

Episode 200 features a massive roundtable of our favorite guests offering up their 2022 hobby bold predictions and hot takes.

GUESTS
-Bradley Calleja (Altan Insights)
-Nick Cepero ("The Panel," "Memorabilia Watch")
-Chris Corbellini (Collectable)
-Dylan Dittrich (Altan Insights)
-Ryan Friedman (Auction Report)
-Ezra Levine (Collectable)
-Chris McGill (Card Ladder)
-Howard Margolies (Signd)
-Michael Osacky (PSA, "What's It Worth?")
-David Seideman (Collectable)

Bold hobby prediction month continues, as one of the stars of Collectable's "The Panel" offers up hot takes on Ja Morant, Mac Jones, and MLB pitchers.

The host of Collectable's "The Panel" offers up his bold hobby predictions for 2021, including hot takes on Tom Brady, LeBron James, NFTs, turkey, latkes, and, of course, his beloved WFT.

The founder and CEO of arguably the world's leading alternative asset research company breaks down Altan's new (and super-cool) website features, then offers up some bold 2022 predictions for the alt space.

In July, Collectable Daily set up shop at the National Sports Collectors Convention in Chicago and interviewed a whole lot of hobby folks. Here’s the complete collection, featuring some chit-chat yakkity-yak with Simeon Lipman ("Antiques Roadshow,” “Memorabilia Watch"), Sam Farber (Goldin Auctions), Kevin Lenane (PSA), Michael Osacky (Collectable's "What's It Worth"), Jesse Craig (PWCC Marketplace, Collectable's "The Panel"), and Slava Rubin (Vincent Alternative Assets), Panini's David Porter, Nick Cepero (“The Panel,” “Memorabilia Watch”), trivia expert Scott Rogowsky, Topps' Emily Kless, StarStock's Scott Greenberg, Go GTS's Kelsey Schroyer, and, from Collectable, Dan Silvershein, Justin Gibrick, Jason Epstein, Alex Giaimo, and David Seideman.

In a fun, informative departure from the usual Hobby fare, Simeon and Alan nerd out on music memorabilia.

Hobby wiz Michael Osacky transforms into a human encyclopedia, offering definitions for most every insider term that collectors need to know.

The founder of Signd, the new experiential sports memorabilia platform, and the legendary soccer goaltender break down the company's way of connecting athletes directly to the fans.

In the fourth meeting of their collective collecting minds, three of the world's foremost sports card and memorabilia appraisers discuss the potential financial and sentimental value of bobbleheads, game programs, and oddball stadium giveaways.

In one of his typically wide-ranging conversations, the dean of alternative assets discusses crypto, Steph Curry, wine, Luka Doncic, real estate, and the Atlanta Hawks.

One of the ultimate hobby insiders discusses what it's like to view the industry from the outside.

The Card Ladder team discusses the connection between DeMar DeRozan and Matthew Stafford, Tyler Herro's upwards hobby trending, and Cam Newton's card comeback.

The man hobbyists call The Professor (or at least the man Collectable Daily calls The Professor) takes a deep dive into the importance and evolution of card and memorabilia provenance.

Bestselling author Michael Arkush takes us behind the creation of Scottie Pippen's controversial memoir, "Unguarded," discussing the ins and outs of collaborating with one of the NBA's 50 greatest players.

The team behind arguably the world's greatest collection of soccer memorabilia discusses mind-blowing jerseys from the likes of Cristiano Ronaldo, Lionel Messi, and Kylian Mbappé, as well as their dream of creating an international soccer hall of fame.

The taller half of the Sports Cards Nonsense team piggybacks on his partner's November 9 discussion about the ins and outs of regularly creating a Hobby-centric podcast. That's followed by a brief, yet informative discussion about anti-snoring aids.

The co-host of The Ringer's go-to Hobby podcast discusses whether card investors should be concerned about Patrick Mahomes' wobbly on-field performance, or Zion Williamson's off-court healing process.

Two podcasters go deep into the podcasting weeds, discussing the nuts and bolts re: delivering their content, sending love to Under Armour and Bill Simmons along the way.

The appraisers' appraiser goes in the weeds about arguably The Hobby's greatest figure, Mickey Mantle.

The man who knows more about what's happening at our industry's auction houses than just about anybody in The Hobby discusses new platforms and site designs for two of the auction world's biggest names.

Sports Illustrated's fantasy sports guru discusses the intersection of collecting and fantasy, as well as the business of content, the importance of familial support for us sports guys, and his insane Michael Jordan card collection.

Acclaimed sports portrait painter James Fiorentino discusses interpreting iconic baseball images, working with watercolors, and his dream of getting a piece commissioned by Michael Jordan.

In an interview that went off the rails after a mere five minutes, the three podcasters discuss DeMar DeRozan and Lonzo Ball's card value, tendinitis, Under Armour clothing, parenting, and a bunch of other random stuff.

Our in-house Emmy winner drops some thoughts on how sports content can/might be consumed in the future, musing on everything from whip-around high school football coverage to MLS relegation.

Pete Croatto breaks down the whos, whys, whens, and wheres of his acclaimed book about the creation of the modern NBA, as well as his predilection for collecting oddball memorabilia.

Hobby heavyweight Joe Orlando brings our de facto World Series Week to a close with a wide-ranging discussion about everything (and everyone) from Nolan Ryan, to speeding up MLB games, to Sandy Koufax, to the majesty of the sport itself.

In what's turning out to be a World Series-centric week on Collectable Daily, 1/3rd of Collectable's "The Panel" discusses modern vs. vintage baseball memorabilia, the importance of branding in The Hobby, and postseason card value bumps and bruises.

With MLB's crown jewel in full swing, David Kohler discusses the memorabilia from Kirk Gibson's magical home run in the 1988 World Series, as well as how memorabilia from October's (and November's) finest has aged.

The host of Collectable's "The Panel" took some time away from his gig as the voice of the Washington Football Team to discuss bumps in the road (and in the hobby) for Patrick Mahomes and Zion Williams, as well as the process of learning about collecting...a process that will likely never end for any of us.

In the third installment of this appraisers tete a tete a tete, the Big Three look beyond sports and discuss Disney collectibles, old-school hip-hop rarities, Pokemon cards, and vintage Apple computers.

One of the world's leading sports authenticators breaks news about a project partnering his company with both Collectable and the NHL's new expansion team, the Seattle Kraken.

The Altan Insights team offers insights into the level of interest in NHL cards, NBA players to watch, old school artists doing new school NFTs, and junk wax.

Collectable TV's go-to director discusses the joys of getting schooled in The Hobby, and takes us on his journey from comedian/actor to streaming show expert.

The NBA season tips tonight, so what better time to speak with our hoops insider? A former NBA executive, Sam discusses the basketball landscape, as well as what he believes could be Goldin's biggest auction ever.

Jon drops some huge news about his upcoming book venture, after which he and Alan dive into an in-depth discussion about the crucial topic of old-school hockey jerseys.

With the NBA season mere days away from tipping off, Card Ladder's founders discuss Russell Westbrook, Devin Booker, the 2021-22 rookie class, and the impact of supply chain snafus on the hobby.

In a super-wide-ranging discussion, our favorite Upper Decker discussed everything from the new NHL season, to our industry's wobbly supply chain, to the current business state of The Hobby.

One of the hobby's most notable authenticators breaks down the hows, whys, and whens of his company's ascension to the top of the game worn uniform world.

The gents who won our Guest For a Day Contest with their impressive essays discuss their respective collecting origin stories, then reflect on the current and future state of The Hobby.

Collectable's big blue kahuna -- and that's "blue" as in "University of Michigan" -- discusses the company's expanded secondary market trading schedule, as well as the current financial state of the hobby.

The hobby heavyweight drops some knowledge about a massive Shoeless Joe Jackson photo sale, then discusses the excitement surrounding our current perfect sports storm of the MLB playoffs, the beginning of the NBA season, and the nitty gritty of early-year NFL.

In his traditional monthly appearance, the Professor Emeritus of The Hobby discusses how to best become an informed card and memorabilia investor.

In one of the more wide-ranging Collectable Daily chats in recent memory, Alan and the founder of Vincent Alternative Assets discuss the NFT takeover 2.0, the skyrocketing value of soccer cards, and the Atlanta Hawks chances of returning to the Eastern Conference Finals.

In a Collectable Daily (sort of) exclusive, PWCC's Director of Biz Dev reveals the details about his company's new, game-changing proprietary auction platform.

Live from an undisclosed tropical island, the co-host of The Ringer's go-to hobby pod plays free association, dishing about Luka Doncic, Giannis Antetokounmpo, rookie quarterbacks, and the Los Angeles Dodgers.

The StarStock braintrust breaks down their breaking feature, then discuss the respective hobby hotness (or coldness) of, among others, Zion Williamson, Justin Herbert, Dak Prescott, and the Chicago White Sox.

Collectable's resident Emmy winner discusses the challenges of producing multiple streaming video shows, and the Twitch-i-fying of sports broadcasting.

With the NBA preseason kicking off, "The Panel" star David Kohler discusses his uber-massive collection of uber-rare Los Angeles Lakers (and Minneapolis Lakers!) memorabilia.

Alan and the Altan Insights team discuss the increased value of vintage game tickets and soccer cards.

It what was supposed to be a discussion about utilizing artificial intelligence to detect fraudulent trading cards, Alan and Kevin went off the rails and bee-essed about a bunch of semi-random hobby stuff.

Hobby heavyweight Joe Orlando takes us on his journey from obsessive child collector to president of the industry's leading card grading and authentication company.

Three of the industry's foremost sports appraisers take deep dives into how to evaluate an autographed baseball, identifying fraudulent cards and memorabilia, and the joys of delivering good news to collectors.

The basketball season is closer than you think, a fact that Alan and Alonzo celebrated with a game of NBA word association.

In what was supposed to be a look at Alonzo Bodden's near-lifelong adoration for the Los Angeles Clippers, Alan and the acclaimed comedian discussed pretty much everything but Alonzo's near-lifelong adoration for the Los Angeles Clippers.

With the NFL season in full swing, Jon and Alan kvetch about the fact that there aren't enough throwback uniforms on the gridiron.

The frontman of Collectable's up-and-coming talk show "The Panel" discusses what he's learned about the hobby since he began his hosting gig, as well as WTF is going on with the WFT.

One of the world's leading authenticators of game used MLB bats discusses the uptick in bat interest amongst collectors, as well as the ins and outs of the lumber used by the likes of Mantle, Ruth, Gehrig, and Wagner.

One of the hobby's most noted experts in vintage photography discusses the whys, whens, and hows of collectors' excitement about the sports photo space.

Chris Cabott discusses a smokin' new set of NFTs from Tampa Bay Buccaneers running back Ronald Jones II, as well the positive impact a professional or amateur athlete's direct input can have on their off-field ventures.

Ryan Carey drops a massive pool of knowledge about the past, present, and growing future of golf memorabilia.

On their company's first anniversary, Collectable CEO Ezra Levine and Collectable's Head of Content Alan Goldsher pay homage to the unstoppable, unmatchable Collectable team.

Lew Freedman discusses his fascinating look at one of the most underappreciated years in Major League Baseball history, a year that featured a .400 hitter, an astounding Babe Ruth stat line, and an RBI record that will likely never be broken.

Our week of football- and fractional-speak continues, as Rich Mueller discusses the potential value of Joe Burrow cards -- that's right, Joe Burrow -- as well as the impact Collectable has had on the old-school hobby landscape.

Ryan Friedman discusses recent trends in the auction world (spoiler alert: things are pointing up), and, with Collectable's one-year anniversary just days away, muses about how fractional ownership has impacted traditional auctions.

The Card Ladder team discusses how the hobby could be impacted by the NFL season, and how the hobby has been impacted by fractional ownership.

Collectable's one-year anniversary is September 10, so it's the ideal time for our founder to discuss the company's origin story.

In an epic game of Hot or Not, Jesse Craig discusses the relative steaminess of Luka Doncic, the 2021 rookie QB class, Josh Allen and game worn memorabilia.

The Altan Insights team takes a deep dive into recent trends in the alternative asset space, touching on NFTs, historical memorabilia, video games, and, of course, sports stuff.

The start of the NBA season is months away, but hoops trading cards start dropping this week, and Slava Rubin offered his thoughts on the most (and least) interesting players in whom hobbyists should invest.

In a wide-ranging, surprisingly serious conversation, Jesse, Mike, and Alan discuss diversifying your investment portfolio, the importance of work/life/hobby balance, and, y'know, football.

With the record-breaking Honus Wagner T206 sale still fresh in our minds, the man who literally wrote the book about the card discusses Wagner's legacy in the hobby and on the field, as well as the shadier side of the hobby.

Guests:

Nick Cepero (Collectable's "The Panel")
Mike Gioseffi (Sports Cards Nonsense)
Andrew Goldberg (Luka Nation)
Rich Mueller (Sports Collectors Daily)
Dan Silvershein (Collectable)

This week, we learned that Fanatics locked down exclusive deals with MLB, the NBA, and the NFL to produce their respective trading cards. Topps and Panini, the current licensees, were caught completely by surprise—a week ago, none of us had any idea that the hobby would be looking at a new world order. This is a big deal, and a big deal calls for a big show, and a big show means…roundtable!

The sports collectibles investment expert behind the SportsCardPortfolio.ca discusses how he approaches putting financial assets into alternative assets.

Three of the world's most respected sports memorabilia appraisers discuss, among other things, the most fascinating -- and weirdest -- collections they've stumbled upon.

With:
Nick Cepero (Collectable's "The Panel")
Simeon Lipman (PBS's "Antiques Roadshow")
Michael Osacky (Collectable's "What's It Worth")

In an epic game of "Buy or Sell," Chris and Alan vote yay or nay on the fantasy football value, reality football value, and card value of ten NFL quarterbacks, among them Trevor Lawrence, Patrick Mahomes, and Matthew Stafford.

David Seideman discusses his epic article, "The Three Best Sports Investments You Can Make."

In a massive podcast takeover, Ezra Levine wrote and starred in an episode during which he broke down the new, exciting features of Collectable's secondary market.

Michael Osacky transforms into a human glossary, offering up his definitions of a couple dozen terms that define The Hobby.

As is the case with most everyone in The Hobby these days, Nick Cepero wanted to discuss the positive fallout from Sunday's record-breaking Honus Wagner card sale.

Rich Mueller kicks off what looks to be a week of episodes discussing Sunday's record-breaking $6-plus million Honus Wagner card sale.

Emmy-winning producer Chris Corbellini discusses his entree into The Hobby, and how veteran collectors can successfully communicate with newcomers.

In what became an in-depth gender studies discussion, the Topps Comms Manager communicates some definitive ideas on how male content creators can communicate with women who want to be welcomed into The Hobby.

To celebrate the reboot of MTV's Cribs, Jon Finkel breaks down which throwback jerseys he'd hang in his dream mansion's clothes closet. (Spoiler alert: Most of them are powder blue.)

In Collectable Daily's first transatlantic interview, Alex Emberey discusses how he explains fractional ownership to friends and family, his obsession with R.J. Barrett, and a growing collection of cards that features infamous NBA and NFL draft busts from the past.

In a way-too-early NFL 2021 card preview, Jack Settleman breaks down what Kyler Murray, Justin Herbert, Josh Allen, Trevor Lawrence, Trey Lance, and Justin Fields might mean to The Hobby this coming season.

Josh and Chris drop some knowledge about Card Ladder's super-cool new data feature, as well as the card value movement of, among others, Josh Allen, Justin Herbert, and Michael Jordan.

Sam Farber discusses soccer's rise and eventual (potential) domination of The Hobby, the impact of NBA free agency on card value, and his disappointment with the lack of personnel movement from his beloved Boston Celtics.

Mirin Fader discusses her upcoming Giannis Antetokounmpo biography (release date: August 10), the business of writing, and the trials and tribulations of being a 5'0" basketball player.

Recorded live at the 2021 National Sports Collectors Convention in Chicago, Simeon Lipman discusses everything from Anthony Rizzo's potential card value, to the Seattle Kraken's lousy new logo, to a piece of history that was unwittingly destroyed by Wilt Chamberlain.

In the second part of a fascinating panel discussion recorded live at the 2021 National Sports Collectors Convention, Alan spoke with Rich Mueller (Sports Collectors Daily), DJ Skee, Dan Silvershein (Collectable), Chris McGill and Josh Johnson (Card Ladder), Scott Greenberg (StarStock), and Jack Settleman (Snapback Sports) about where the hobby came from, where it's at, and where it's going.

In an exclusive interview, DJ Skee breaks down his investment group's million-plus dollar purchase of a 1/1 2011 Topps Update Platinum Mike Trout rookie card.

In the first part of a fascinating panel discussion recorded live at the 2021 National Sports Collectors Convention, Alan spoke with Rich Mueller (Sports Collectors Daily), DJ Skee, Dan Silvershein (Collectable), Chris McGill and Josh Johnson (Card Ladder), Scott Greenberg (StarStock), and Jack Settleman (Snapback Sports) about where the hobby came from, where it's at, and where it's going.

Alan is joined on the floor of the National Sports Collectors Convention by Simeon Lipman ("Antiques Roadshow"), Sam Farber (Goldin Auctions), Kevin Lenane (PSA), Michael Osacky (Collectable's "What's It Worth"), Jesse Craig (PWCC Marketplace, Collectable's "The Panel"), and Slava Rubin (Vincent Alternative Assets),

From the convention floor of the National Sports Collectors Convention, Alan spoke with Panini's David Porter, appraiser Nick Cepero, trivia expert Scott Rogowsky, Topps' Emily Kless, StarStock's Scott Greenburg, Go GTS's Kelsey Schroyer, and, from Collectable, Dan Silvershein, Justin Gibrick, Jason Epstein, Alex Giaimo, and David Seideman.

Scott Greenberg drops the StarStock origin story and extols the virtues of collecting basketball cards featuring Syracuse alumnus.

The host of the Collectable Entertainment Network's streaming show "The Panel" discusses the excitement of fronting one of the sports collectible industry's most important video ventures.

Today, July 28, PWCC Marketplace announced that a Patrick Mahomes 2017 Panini National Treasures 1-of-1, NFL shield, autographed card sold for $4.3 million, the most ever paid for a football card and the fourth-largest sum for by a sports card all time. In an exclusive interview, PWCC's Director of Business Development, Jesse Craig, discussed the transaction.

A National Sports Collectors Convention insider takes us inside this week's National Sports Collectors Convention.

With the National Sports Collectors Convention kicking off this week, Dan Silvershein tells us what dealers, consumers, and hobby watchers can expect at the event some call the Super Bowl of the Hobby.

Three NSCC veterans break down how to maximize your convention enjoyment, offing advice on everything from footwear, to food procurement, to time management. Essential listening for all Nationals attendees!

In a first for Collectable Daily, Ezra Levine sits in the the host's chair, where he grills Alan Goldsher about the upcoming streaming show, "Collectable Weekly."

In the second part of their interview, the two authors discuss the ups, the downs, and the oftentimes strange lives of sportswriters.

Two stars of the upcoming Collectable Entertainment Network streaming video show "The Panel" discuss, well, "The Panel," and in an exclusive interview, Slava Rubin breaks some massive news for the alternative asset space.

Veteran NBA scribe Scott Howard-Cooper discusses his acclaimed book about the future Hall of Fame basketball icon, Steve Kerr.

In the first ever 2X chit-chat yakkity-yak, Darren Herman discusses long-term, medium-term, and short-term investing, Dylan Dittrich breaks down the alternative asset landscape, and everybody tries to figure out why Shohei Ohtani isn't generating more excitement amongst hobbyists.

Join Alan Goldsher as he celebrates the 100th episode of Collectable Daily with a roundtable of industry heavy hitters:

-Chris Corbellini, Emmy-winning television producer
-Sam Farber, Goldin Auctions Head of Business Development and Content
-Jon Finkel, "1996: A Biography" author
-Josh Johnson and Chris McGill, Card Ladder Co-Founders
-Ezra Levine, Collectable CEO
-Rich Mueller, Sports Collectors Daily Founder and Editor
-Mike Phillips, Upper Deck EVP of Sales and Marketing
-Slava Rubin, Vincent Alternative Investments and indiegogo Founder

The Baseball Hall of Fame might go to court over a Mickey Mantle bat, and Chris Corbellini discusses the upcoming programming from the Collectable Entertainment Network.

Novak Djokovic keeps doing nice things, and Justin Gibrick tells us how the Collectable sausage is made.

Some dope Nike shoes that aren't Air Jordans hit the auction block, and Kevin Lenane discusses card grading and collecting old school Apple computers.

A deep(ish) dive into the world of bobbleheads, and Rich Mueller muses about card values for Giannis Antetokounmpo, Stephen Curry, and Devin Booker, among others.

More thoughts on the record-breaking Stephen Curry card sale, and Ezra Levine takes a deep dive into the connection between collecting and family.

A massive music auction has Alan all a'tremble, and Nick Cepero discusses his journey to hobby happiness.

What memorabilia is beautiful in the eyes of the beholder who hosts Collectable Daily, and Slava Rubin breaks down the record-breaking Stephen Curry card sale.

Pokemon cards make their Collectable Daily debut, Jay-Z is a business, man, and Jesse Craig talks up the Phoenix Suns chances to crush the NBA Finals.

A breakdown of the Goldin Auctions / Collectors Holdings deal, a controversial cookie tweet, and Jesse Gibson explains why he's the only non-sports fan in history to host a sports card podcast.

Not one, but two Tom Brady stories, a nasty divorce trial might lead to some liquidated World Series memorabilia, StarStock shares some good hoops news, and Jack Settleman examines the NBA postseason's potential impact on card value.

A plea for the ever-charitable Marshawn Lynch to join Collectable Daily, Wander Franco inspires wanderlust in the hobby, and Sam Farber breaks some big Goldin/Barstool news.

Why you should train your eyes on Los Angeles Lakers old-school gear, some memorabilia forgers get busted, NFTs are alive and kicking, and Jon Finkel discusses the awesomeness that was 1996 sports.

Feel good stories featuring Carl Nassib and Roger Federer, Collectable Daily makes one guest's dream come true (sort of), and DJ Skee talks Scottie Pippen, Shohei Ohtani, Fernando Tatis Jr., and lots and lots of business.

With the Collectable Daily crew taking a well-earned vacation, we present a megamix of some highlights from this spring's lengthy chit-chat yakkity-yak with hobby industry heavyweight, Nat Turner.

Ezra Levine explains why investors shouldn't be at all nervous about seeming volatility in the sports collectible marketplace.

Bram Weinstein discusses the forthcoming Collectable streaming show, "The Panel," and doing what he loves.

In a fun departure for "Collectable Daily," Simeon Lipman and Alan nerd out on music memorabilia.

Philadelphia 76ers pragmatist Andrew Goldberg discusses the Sixers playoff loss, as well as the importance of The It Factor on the hobby.

Veteran baseball writer Andy Martino discusses his acclaimed new examination of the sports' semi-sordid, semi-illegal underbelly.

NFTs are still a thing, a gnarly memorabilia theft, what you can buy Alan Goldsher for Father's Day, and Mike Phillips talks MJ, NBA, and NHL.

The hobby boom is still booming, eBay is having issues, some dope music memorabilia, and Dylan Dittrich drops some extensive sneaker knowledge.

Upper Deck drops some Michael Jordan kicks, Novak Djokovic shares the love, Chris Paul's card value gets interesting, and Chris Corbellini discusses Collectable's upcoming streaming venture.

Panini America celebrates Father's Day, some ultra-rare Air Jordans are on the block, the ultimate Dallas Mavericks fan does the ultimate Dallas Mavericks fan thing, and the Card Ladder team examines the correlation between player performance and card value.

Alan Goldsher and Rich Mueller take a deep dive into COVID-19's impact on the past, present, and future of the sports collectibles hobby.

The potential motivation behind LeBron James' new number, side-of-the-road memorabilia, Star Stock quantifies the NFL's new generation, and Jarod Winters explains how the SEC sausage is made.

Panini America gives props to the 2021 NFL rookie class, Trae Young cards get super-interesting, Paris Hilton dives into the NFT ocean, and Stefan von Imhof introduces us to, among other alternative asset classes, digital racehorses.

A crazy-cool piece of Buffalo Bills memorabilia, the Milwaukee Bucks playoff issues continue, why Julio Jones cards might be intriguing, and Mike Gioseffi charts his journey from breaking to The Ringer.

A World Series ring snafu, Lelands Auctions' president Mike Heffner discusses their record-breaking Tom Brady card sale, some controversial rookie MLB cards, and Jesse Craig breaks down today's auction scene.

Another broken Tom Brady record (yawn), Johnny Manziel gets controversial (again), Jill Demling drops an elegy to Danny Ainge, and Slava Rubin goes down the alternative assets rabbit hole.

The newest member of the Collectable content squad discusses her card collecting journey, and the challenges faced by women in sports media.

In Collectable Daily's first-ever roundtable discussion, the team from the Babe Ruth Museum discuss the record-breaking Bambino card sale with the team from Collectable.

Enjoy Collectable Daily's exclusive interview with the collector who just made a 1914 Baltimore News Babe Ruth card the most expensive card in history. Collectable Daily is the only outlet with whom he discussed the card.

Collectable is humbled to present one of the greatest cards in the history of sports, a 1914 Baltimore News Babe Ruth card, the Bambino’s first card, a minor league baseball card that pre-dates his playing days with the Boston Red Sox and the New York Yankees. Graded a 3 by SGC and one of only 10 known to exist, the card’s been displayed at the Babe Ruth Museum in Baltimore for the past 23 years and continues to reside there today.

This card was recently purchased by a private collector—who wishes to remain anonymous—for an undisclosed sum, but legal sources have confirmed it’s the most expensive purchase in sports card history, surpassing the $5.2M sums recently paid for a 1952 Topps Mickey Mantle PSA 9 and a LeBron James rookie card.

In partnership with the private owner, Collectable will issue 1% of the total value of the market to the public, date TBD. The owner may release more shares to the public, similar to a secondary offering, at a later date.

In honor of the card, we present a Babe Ruth Megamix, a compilation of interviews from April's celebration of the Hall of Famer, featuring interviews with the Babe Ruth Museum's Mike Gibbons, authors Jane Leavy and Tom Wolf, and Sports Collector Daily's Rich Mueller.

Wayne Gretzky's photographer speaks out (hilariously), Beckett opines who's cards are hot and who's are not, Target tries to figure it out, and Sam Farber discusses a (very) pricey Kobe Bryant jersey.

Wayne Gretzky enters the Mount Rushmore discussion, Panini America gets funky, Jay-Z wants to funk up the NFL, and Jack Settleman compares and contrasts physical and digital collectibles.

Fantasy football cards, the return of authentication, MLB card value slippage, and Simeon Lipman discusses the skyrocketing value of game tickets.

Ezra Levine discusses Collectable's Series A funding round, while David Seideman gives us a hobby history lesson.

A massive Kobe Bryant memorabilia sale, Nikola Jokic's iffy card value, and Bram Weinstein discusses the appropriateness of cheering in the press box.

One of the weirdest NFTs ever, a pro wrestling museum that isn't a museum (yet), transparency from the Collectable mothership, and Mike Heffner drops some auction war stories.

The co-hosts of the acclaimed sports card podcast discuss, among many other things, how sports analytics could impact card value, the NBA Playoffs, and the joys of producing a daily pod.

In celebrating Collectable's 100th IPO, Alan reminisces with Collectable's CEO about the company's origin, their favorite offerings, and Alan's uncanny prognostication skills.

The fallout from Mike Trout's injury, a six-figure Kobe Bryant watch, Kurt Cobain's hair sells at auction, and 18-year-old collector Adam Ripps charts his impressive journey through the hobby.

A $20 million collection, the potential card value of the 2021 NFL rookie class, a bad Barry White impression, and Josh Johnson and Chris McGill give us the Card Ladder origin story.

The NFL HOF goes NFT, New York Knicks card value is surprisingly meh, Canadians love Cheerios, and Chris Corbellini discusses the past, present, and future of sports television.

Kobe Bryant is honored, Target shuts down card sales, crypto-trash talk is a thing, and Samantha Shuford celebrates diversity.

Yet more memorabilia-related crime, a DIY card show in Wisconsin, an NFT of an NFT, and Michael Osacky takes us down the sports collectibles appraising rabbit hole.

Floyd Mayweather crypto-punches an NFT, a memorabilia lecture in Surprise, Arizona, a really, really, really old baseball card, and Mike Phillips takes us behind the scenes at Upper Deck.

Quinton Byfield and Upper Deck make it official, Ralph Lauren flaunts his baseball chops, Eloy Jimenez's card value trends up, and Rich Mueller gushes about the reemergence of sports card shows.

Patrick Mahomes inches closer to Mount Rushmore, signed cleats from a Boston Red Sox star, Nasdaq hypes Topps, and Jill Demling talks about everything from LeBron James to Annie Leibovitz.

We scoop ESPN on a Tom Brady story, Jimmy Garoppolo is nervous about NFTs, JD Martinez's meh card value, and Sam Farber discusses why he left the NBA for the auction world.

Ezra Levine discusses a record-breaking fractionalization, the importance of transparence in the sports hobby community, and why regulatory oversight should always be a thing.

Bank breaking with Honus Wagner and Michael Jordan, Mark Messier gets business-y, disgruntled Aaron Rodgers card movement, and Mike Heffner breaks some massive Tom Brady news.

In honor of Collectable's May 5 IPO-ing of Wilt Chamberlain's 1959-1960 jersey, Alan interviews the jersey's owner, David Kohler of SCP Auctions, and reads a heartfelt, oftentimes hilarious essay about the Big Dipper's knack for self-mythologizing.

Basketball whups baseball in the NFT world, new Chicago Bears QB Justin Fields is already a memorabilia thing, and Ryan Friedman breaks down the disparity between auctions, past and present.

Nat Turner offers up his thoughts about the current state of the sports collecting space, and some hopes for its future.

Fanatics and Trevor Lawrence make it official, Goldin Auctions goes digital(er), Alan's daughter Zoë talks tennis, and Slava Rubin talks the ever-changing investment world.

Nat Turner discusses how, when, and when he became one of the world's foremost sports card collectors.

LeBron James breaks records without even trying, NFTs go to school, one man's favorite rookie cards, and Darren Herman extols the virtues of the sports card Mount Rushmore.

Luka Doncic and Panini America tie the knot, a one-on-one NFT experience, Bo Bichette is en fuego, and Nigel Eccles discusses the ups and downs of the sports card market.

On part one of a three part interview, Nat Turner discusses the past, present, and future of PSA and card grading.

Trevor Lawrence psychedelic cartoons, Topps goes old school, and DJ Skee talks Babe Ruth, Byron Buxton, NFTs, and DMX.

An epic Space Jam auction, Stephen Curry's on- and off-court awesomeness, and Kevin Lenane discusses the marriage of artificial intelligence and card grading.

Jalen Suggs simultaneously leaves school and schools the NFT world, a card store co-owned by a Pittsburgh Steelers linebacker gets props from the national press, and Dave Schnur discusses both his SLAM origin story and the future of print journalism.

Ronald Acuna gets toasty, Lelands Auctions goes to Pennsylvania, Ted Williams gets NFT'd, and AJ Vaynerchuk discusses modern athlete representation.

Tom Brady signs stuff, Beckett predicts the future, an attempt to profit off of a Stephen Curry broken record, and Jill Demling discusses the joys of gifting sports memorabilia.

On the final day of Babe Ruth Week, bestselling author Jane Leavy discuss the Babe, the Mick, and Sandy Koufax, in a charmingly off-the-rails baseball bull session.

On day four of Babe Ruth Week, Rich Mueller makes a strong case for putting the Bambino on the sports memorabilia Mount Rushmore.

Babe Ruth Week continues as multimedia maven DJ Skee drops some massive news about how you can own a Bambino-centric NFT/one-of-one card combo platter.

On day two of Babe Ruth Week, author Tom Wolf ("The Called Shot: Babe Ruth, the Chicago Cubs, and the Unforgettable Major League Baseball Season of 1932") discusses the Sultan of Swat's myth vs. reality dichotomy, as well as the Bambino's predilection for trash talking.

On day one of Babe Ruth Week, Mike Gibbons drops the whens, wheres, and whys of the Babe Ruth Museum, and explains his theory on why the Bambino is the Beatles of baseball.

Peyton and Eli Manning dive into the NFT ocean, StarStock gets a ton of funding, and Ezra Levine teases next week's massive Collectable NFT news.

Tom Brady's new NFT venture, hope for lousy basketball players, a memorabilia theft in the U.K., and David Schnur talks the business of hoops.

Topps goes public, a fake interview with the real Michael Eisner, why Fernando Tatis card investors shouldn't freak out, and Mike Heffner discusses Leland Auctions' record-breaking Tom Brady card sale.

A massive Lou Gehrig auction, Shohei Ohtani and his cards make big noise, Justin Thomas gets cozy with Upper Deck, and Stefan von Imhof dives into the weeds with fractional ownership.

Lelands delivers another record-breaking Tom Brady card sale, the Charlotte Hornets help local businesses, Keston Hiura's rising card value, and our host wonders why collectors are hating on the White Sox.

On March 30, PSA temporarily suspended their card grading services. In an exclusive interview, PSA's own Dave Steinberger gives us the whys and whens about the the decision, and discusses the company's infrastructure transition.

A heartwarming memorabilia auction, a false teeth container from a Pittsburgh Steelers Hall of Famer is on the block, Apple and Topps make baseball magic, and Simeon Lipman breaks down the PSA service suspension.

To celebrate MLB's Opening Day Eve, Devin Gordon discusses his newly-published history of the New York Mets, a book that Bookreporter called, "Wonderfully entertaining."

New York Mets slugger Pete Alonso gets charitable, a Babe Ruth signature forger gets busted, a memorabilia-centric silver lining for the Buffalo Sabres, and Joe Pompliano discusses exchange-traded fund.

An NFT rap on Saturday Night Live, Andre the Giant's jock strap is really big, Kevin Durant's skyrocketing card value, and a chat with one of the ultra-creative minds behind NBA Top Shot.

Legendary agent Leigh Steinberg discusses Patrick Mahomes' NFT journey, the rapidly evolving collectables industry, and his singular recruiting process.

Lelands auctions off a super-cool New York Knicks jersey, eBay drops some super-cool hobby-centric tech, and LaMelo Ball's super-cool cards take a not-so-super-cool tumble in value, plus Russell Lieberman gets into the fractionalization weeds.

A New York Mets pitcher gets into the NFT game, Michael Jordan's son gets into the retail game, Jay-Z gets into the card game, and Jill Demling discusses her love for Danny Ainge memorabilia.

The Topps / Mike Trout / Mickey Mantle connection, Star Stock's Emerging Index, and Pete Balestracci talks NBA Top Shot and NFTs.

LeBron James gets charitable, LaMelo Ball gets hurt, Bobby Witt Jr. gets sent to the minors, and Simeon Lipman gets serious about Michael Jordan cigar butts.

Anthony Edwards finds his groove, Goldin Auctions announces some high-end hoops items, RR Auction flaunts some old-timey New York Yankees paperwork, and Dan Silvershein discusses a dope Hank Aaron card.

The Chicago Cubs get artsy-fartsy, Patrick Mahomes opens a museum, and LG Doucet talks NBA Top Shot and NFTs.

A massive 24 hours for Topps, LaMelo Ball disses LeBron James, Simeon Lipman discusses collecting complete card sets, and a trivia contest with a fab prize.

A record-breaking Derek Jeter card sale, some massive Babe Ruth digits, the Drew Brees market points up, and Geoff Wilson from Sports Card Investor talks Hawks.

Tom Brady breaks another record, Derrick Rose climbs the digital ladder, Alexis Lafrenière's cool Upper Deck deal, and Collectable CEO Ezra Levine discusses the evolving marriage between professional athletes and their own memorabilia.

Patrick Mahomes might be feeling a tad nervous, a memorabilia grifter gets busted, an NFL player opens up a card shop, and a chat about wealth management with a veteran memorabilia consultant.

Trevor Lawrence and family get artistic with Topps, the (potentially) booming Russell Wilson card market, and Collectable's Dan Silvershein discusses vintage NBA cards.

Rob Gough discusses his $5.2 million Mickey Mantle card, Rob Gronkowski's new NFT venture, a $50,000 Boston Red Sox button, and a trivia contest with a super-cool giveaway.

A 1,600-pound Muhammad Ali/Joe Frazier statue, more on Goldin Auctions' wild weekend, a former NFL player uses his memorabilia for charity, and Sports Collectors Daily's Rich Mueller compares and contrasts the hobby's past and present.

A rundown of Goldin Auctions' big bucks weekend, the synergy between the NBA All-Star Game and the card world, and Collectable CEO Ezra Levine drops some industry knowledge.

The Tom Brady/Luka Doncic memorabilia rivalry, a look at NBA Top Shot, and a chat with writer and Huddle Up founder Joe Pompliano.

A preview of Bowman's upcoming baseball card drop, the hobby's continuing upward trend, and a chat about new Ted Williams and Sandy Koufax offerings with Collectable's Dan Silvershein.

Cards and memorabilia from Giannis Antetokounmpo, Tom Brady, and Lionel Messi are trending up, a conversation about the intersection between sports and music with DJ Skee, and a trivia contest with an awesome prize.

A massive Mickey Mantle sale, PSA's rising prices, and a chat with DJ Skee about Topps' Project70.

A huge Luka Doncic card sale, a massive David Beckham memorabilia deal, and a discussion about Mickey Mantle's place in the memorabilia pantheon with Simeon Lipman from Antiques Roadshow.

Beginning on March 1, each Monday through Friday, Alan Goldsher will drop news and notes about the sports collectables industry. Along with memorabilia experts, sports business thought leaders, and professional athletes, Alan will discuss PSA 10 trading cards, game-worn jerseys, the ups and downs of the sports memorabilia marketplace, and much more. Brought to you by Collectable, the number one fractional investing platform for sports.