The 615 Collector: Recent Episodes
The 615 Collector
Each week, the father and son duo (Doug and Brandon), will highlight news, events, information and analysis to help listeners, investors, and collectors navigate the world of sports and sports cards
In this 84th edition of The 615 Collector, Kelce is hot, Deion is not, Kikuchi said 11 hours of sleep is not enough, and we are split in who was the best athlete to wear jersey #84. We also cover the latest hobby news including recent & upcoming card releases and a couple of checklists that you'll want to take note of. In our Film Study segment, we cover storylines in MLB, WNBA, and NFL and touch on card values of players like Corey Seager, Ronald Acuna Jr., Breanna Stewart, Corbin Carroll, Tua & Josh Allen. We also give our take on the Damian Lillard trade and look at the impact on his card values. We hope you enjoy the show and thank you for spending some of your time with us!
In this 83rd edition of The 615 Collector, we kick things off with a grade reveal and overview of our 1st order submission with TAG grading. We then provide our take on recent hobby scandals, review the best athletes to wear jersey #83 and get you caught up on all the latest hobby news, including recent and upcoming card releases. In our Film Study segment, we touch on storylines in the MLB, WNBA, and NBA and take a look at 1st week over-reactions in the NFL. It's a packed show that we hope you enjoy and we thank you for spending some of your time with us!
In this 82nd edition of The 615 Collector, we talk about what we're buying and selling including some areas of the hobby that we think offer opportunity. Next, we give our take on the Pareto principle and some hobby trends, then we discuss the best athletes to wear jersey #82. In the Halftime report, we cover the latest hobby news, including card releases. In Film Study, we discuss Ohtani, De La Cruz, Acuna Jr., Arraez, NBA free agency, the latest in the WNBA and much more. We hope you enjoy the show and thank you for spending some of your time with us!
In this 81st edition of The 615 Collector, we cover a lot of ground including the latest hobby news (companies mentioned include Fanatics, Panini, SGC, PSA, NashCards, Draft Kings, Dave & Adam's & more). We also talk NBA & NHL playoffs. Then we touch on who's hot in MLB (Acuna Jr., Polar Bear, Sho-time, Wander, Seager and more). We also highlight Bonner in the WNBA as she's poised to break the top 10 in all-time scoring as she pretty much single handedly took down Goliath (aka, Vegas). We also talk about the impact of Messi coming to Miami and get you caught up on the latest from the French Open. The PGA joins the dark side and there were a few notable moves in the NFL & NBA. Finally, we wrap up the show with the best athletes to wear jersey #81. It's a packed show that we hope you enjoy and we thank you for spending some of your time with us!
In this 80th edition of The 615 Collector, the 1/1 Druw Jones Superfractor has been pulled! Brady is back in the NFL, and ChatGPT says card trimming is bad. We also discuss Hansel Emmanuel, who is an amazing talent that recently committed to Austin Peay (Let's Go Peay!) and we get you caught up on all the latest hobby news, including some significant moves by Fanatics. Then we touch on the NBA & NHL playoffs, the start of the WNBA season and we review what makes the FOTL boxes different from regular hobby boxes. We also discuss the best athletes to wear jersey #80 and highlight several record sales in vintage basketball cards. We hope you enjoy the show and thank you for spending some of your time with us!
In this 79th edition of The 615 Collector, we cover the latest story lines in sports and sports cards, including the Victor Wembanyama sweepstakes, Ja Morant and the 2019 NBA draft class, and some surprises from Fanatics in the release of their Bowman Sapphire baseball product. We also take a "glance" at Aaron Judge cards, get our listeners caught up on the latest hobby news, review the best athletes to wear jersey #79, talk NBA and NHL playoffs and much more. We hope you enjoy the show and thank you for spending some of your time with us!
In this 78th edition of The 615 Collector, we cover many of the storylines in sports from the past week including the Kentucky Derby, the Westminster Dog Show, the Connor Bedard sweepstakes (aka, the NHL draft lottery), and the release of the NFL schedule. We also pay our respects to Vida Blue and review the best athletes to wear jersey #78. Next, we get you caught up on the latest hobby news, including some upcoming card releases. Then, in Film Study, we cover the NBA and NHL playoffs and we throw in a little MLB for good measure. We hope you enjoy the show and thank you for spending some of your time with us!
In this 77th edition of The 615 Collector, we cover the NFL draft, the Kentucky Derby (there are cards for the horses and jockeys), and we get into the NBA MVP debate. We also discuss the NBA and NHL playoffs and who we believe may be contenders versus pretenders in MLB, We also review the best athletes to wear jersey #77 (several hockey legends are in this one) and we get you caught up on all the latest hobby news including card releases and our take on the recent controversy surrounding Evan Mathis and the altering of cards. It's a packed show that we hope you enjoy and we thank you for spending some of your time with us!
In this 76th edition of The 615 Collector, it's somewhat of a card heavy show as we tie in cards to the story lines in professional sports. Brandon is excited as we discuss the NBA playoffs, the Miami Heat and Jimmy Butler. We also discuss the NHL playoffs and an amazing turnaround in New Jersey. In MLB, we touch on a few players that are hot and some that are not. LSU women's basketball lands a big transfer from Louisville, the Dodgers continue to demonstrate class in their handling of a former player, and we cover the best athletes to wear jersey #76, including ones with the nicknames, "the Toe" and "the Boomer". We also cover the first round of the NFL draft, get you caught up on all of the latest hobby news and we have a Coach's Corner where we review the evolution of the Panini Prizm product. We hope you enjoy the show and thank you for spending some of your time with us!
In this 75th edition of The 615 Collector, we cover a lot of ground including controversy in March Madness and the best athletes to wear jersey #75. We catch you up on the latest hobby news in the halftime report including several moves by Fanatics to put some pressure on Panini and another mis-step by Beckett. We also review upcoming card releases, including several chase cards in upcoming Upper Deck and Bowman products and we highlight a potential forgotten rookie that is in the 2022-23 Panini Prizm basketball set. In Film Study, we cover the NHL and NBA playoffs, the WNBA draft, and the start to the MLB season. It's a packed show that we hope you enjoy and we thank you for spending some of your time with us!
In this 74th edition of The 615 Collector, we have a hodgepodge of topics. We cover everything from the results of wax we ripped this past week, to MLB opening day, to March madness, to big hobby news and much more. We also have jersey #s (best athletes to wear #74), some record sales, a couple of buyout offers on the Collectable platform, the NHL playoff race, and the latest in the NBA. We hope you enjoy the show and thank you for spending some of your time with us!
In this 73rd edition of The 615 Collector, we're buying, and share our recent pick ups and additions to the PC. Also, March madness is living up to its name, but our picks for a deep run are still alive. We cover both the men's and women's brackets and discuss a number of rising stars in women's basketball. There is so much talent in women's college basketball - the quality of games and talent on the court makes it really fun to watch. If you haven't yet seen players like Caitlin Clark, Maddy Siegrist, Hailey Van Lith, the Cavinder twins, Haley Jones, Monika Czinano, Cameron Brink, Aliyah Boston, Lauren Betts, and the list goes on, then you should watch the women's tournament as you're in for a treat. Next, we cover the WBC and then review the best athletes to have worn jersey #73. We then get you caught up on the latest hobby news including recent announcements from PSA, Fanatics, Upper Deck, and of course, the latest hobby drama. Finally, in our Film Study, the playoff race is heating up in the NHL and NBA and we've got you covered on the latest developments. We hope you enjoy the show and thank you for spending some of your time with us!
In this 72nd edition of The 615 Collector, it's St. Patrick's day and March Madness is here! We'll explain how the Silicon Valley Bank collapse impacted the hobby and recap our experience and pick ups at the Nashville card show. We then ponder whether hobby insiders are in touch with the average collector's experience and discuss the importance of having a purpose or mission statement for your collecting journey. We then review the best athletes to wear jersey #72 including Dan Dierdorf, Carlton Fisk, and several others. Next, we get you caught up on all the latest hobby news, including upcoming card releases and recent announcements from PSA, PWCC, HobbyDB, MySlabs, Dibbs and more. In Film Study, we perform an apples to apples card value comparison between many of the current top players in the NHL. In the NBA, we discuss the Grizzlies, Lakers, Clippers, Kevin Durant, Russell Westbrook, the Warriors, Philadelphia, Giannis, Pau Gasol, and more. Then we've got the latest offseason moves in the NFL including the eerie similarities between Rodgers and Favre. We wrap up with some of the players that stand to benefit from the MLB rule changes going into effect this year. It's a packed show that we hope you enjoy and we thank you for spending some of your time with us!
In this 71st edition of The 615 Collector, we highlight some of the more interesting results from the NFLPA player survey and as always, we discuss the best athletes to wear the jersey # of our show # (71 this week). We also cover the latest hobby news in the Halftime Report, including a new grading company, a bounty for a Luka card, upcoming card releases and some record sales from Card Ladder. In Film Study, we cover many of the big moves ahead of the NHL trade deadline. In the NBA, we dive into a variety of topics including the road to the playoffs is starting to heat up, Dame puts up 71, Durant's debut with the Suns, Jalen Brunson, Giannis, LeBron, Doncic/Irving, Curry is coming back, candidates for rookie of the year and much more. We hope you enjoy the show and thank you for spending some of your time with us!
In this 70th edition of The 615 Collector, we are joined by Gerry Helper for part 2 of our interview series with him (see episode 26 for part 1). Gerry has had a fascinating career in professional hockey, having spent time with the Buffalo Sabres, and the NHL's corporate office and helping to launch two expansion franchises, Tampa Bay and Nashville. We pick up from part 1 (see episode 26) and talk about his time with the Nashville Predators, including their Stanley Cup Finals run in 2017. We also talk about his experience with Team USA at the 2010 Winter Olympics in Vancouver and get a peak behind the curtain at what a day in the life of a professional hockey player looks like. It's always interesting and fascinating to hear Gerry share his experience and journey in professional hockey. We hope you enjoy the show and thank you for spending some of your time with us!
In this 69th edition of The 615 Collector, it's a record short show! :-) We touch on a big free agent still unsigned in the WNBA and pay tribute to a baseball legend. Next we cover the latest hobby news in the Halftime Report, including the results of a Collectable buyout offer, a grading special from SGC, and some bullish comments from Fanatics' CEO, Michael Rubin. In Film Study, we cover all the hot topics from the Super Bowl - the slip 'n slide field, the refs, the commercials, oh and the game (ha!). We explain how the Eagles outplayed the Chiefs but as most coaches will tell you, special teams and turnovers can change the outcome of the game. We also take a look at the reaction in the values of several cards from players like Mahomes, Hurts, and Kelce. In the NBA, Brandon highlights some interesting buy outs, Milwaukee and San Antonio are on incredible streaks, but on the opposite side of the spectrum, the Joker is averaging a triple-double and is well on his way to a 3rd MVP, and we review the upcoming all-star weekend. We hope you enjoy the show and thank you for spending some of your time withe us!
In this 68th edition of The 615 Collector we kick things off with a few mail days and then debate whether Brandon looks like Joe Burrow (ha!). We also discuss the latest free agent moves in the WNBA (spoiler alert - the Aces and Liberty have become super teams) and then we debate the best athletes to wear jersey #68 (including an ageless wonder). Next, we get our listeners caught up on all the latest hobby news, including updates from MySlabs, CSG, PWCC, Collectable, and Panini. We also review upcoming card releases and highlight some record card sales. In Film Study, we fulfill our obligatory duty (ha!) and spend some time discussing LeBron breaking Kareem's all-time scoring record and provide our take on the GOAT debate. We also talk about the players that didn't get traded in the NBA because it's a smaller list (ha!)...but seriously, we review all the big moves ahead of the trade deadline and Brandon provides his analysis and grades for each team (he was in heaven as he loves this stuff - the kid is going to be a GM someday). It's a basketball heavy show that we hope you enjoy and we thank you for spending some of your time with us!
In this 67th edition of The 615 Collector, Dale Plumb is back and joins us as a 3rd man in. Dale has had quite a few mail days since we last talked to him so we got an update on his collecting journey, discussed the best athletes to wear jersey #67, and touched on Brandon's favorite topic...Tom Brady's retirement. We also discuss whether the NBA and NFL have an officiating problem. In the Halftime Report, we cover the latest hobby news and debate whether the grading companies should grade authentic autos on fake cards. In Film Study, we cover some big free agent moves in the WNBA, the MLB Hall of Fame ballot, the latest in the NHL, NFL playoffs, and the NBA trade deadline & all-star rosters. It's a packed show and we had a lot of fun and hope you enjoy it. Thank you for spending some of your time with us!
In this 66th edition of The 615 Collector, it's another card heavy show. We start with a mail day - a Panini redemption card we've been waiting a year and a half for that finally arrived. We then debate the best athletes to wear jersey #66 and there is a big one in the NHL this week. Next, in the Halftime Report, we have some hobby drama with the biggest hit in Panini's National Treasures Baseball set and we get you caught up on the latest hobby news, including recent announcements from Collectable, PSA, Goldin, & REA. In Film Study, we start with the latest in the NHL including a milestone achievement for Steven Stamkos, Connor McDavid's torrid pace, and the record setting pace of the Boston Bruins. In the NBA, we explain why Rui Hachimura cards experienced a recent spike and with the trade deadline coming up, Brandon reviews the teams and players he's watching and some of the moves he's looking for. Plus, we update the status and likely timing of LeBron breaking the all-time scoring record (spoiler alert - it looks like it will happen on his home court in early February). We then talk NFL playoffs, lots of player card value comparisons, the QB shuffle that's expected to happen in the offseason, and we give our predictions for Conference Championship weekend. It's a packed show that we hope you enjoy and we thank you for spending some of your time with us!
In this 65th edition of The 615 Collector, it's a heavy card talk show. We talk about Brandon's experience at the Heat-Hawks game, a potential x-factor player for the Miami Heat, and the best athletes to wear jersey #65. In the Halftime Report, we have the gift that keeps on giving...more hobby drama and an $8.8 million card sale you probably didn't hear about. In Film Study, we talk NFL playoffs, lots of QB card value comparisons, and give our predictions for the Divisional round. We also cover a lot of ground in the NBA including LeBron closing in on the all-time scoring record (he's on pace to break it in New York on Jan. 31), why it's a good time for the hobby, a couple of players to watch and why you might want to buy the most recent issue of Sport Illustrated for Kids. We wrap up with some NHL talk including a couple of potential rising stars to keep on your radar. It's a packed show that we hope you enjoy and thank you for spending some of your time with us!
In this 64th edition of The 615 Collector, we have a grade reveal of our 1971 Topps baseball PSA submission and we rip some wax - Topps Star Wars T206 Wave 4. We review some Ohtani cards and rant on the concept of reprints. Next we discuss the best athletes to wear jersey #64 and then we get you caught up on the latest hobby news including a printing error by Topps, some creative ideas out of Collectable and Lelands and the latest card releases. In Film Study, we review the cards of the regular season statistical leaders in the NFL including Mahomes, Josh Jacobs, and Justin Jefferson and then we provide our predictions for the NFL playoffs. In the NBA, we cover Josh Giddey and OKC, Miami's historic night, Kevin Durant, Nikola Jokic and more. In the NHL, we review the initial all-star rosters and some interesting snubs. We hope you enjoy the show and thank you for spending some of your time with us!
In this 63rd edition of The 615 Collector, we have a grade reveal of our 2012 Fleer Retro Metal PMG grading submission. We also pay our respects to Pele and provide an update on our fantasy football sports card portfolio. We then cover the greatest athletes to wear jersey #63. In the Halftime Report, we get you caught up on the latest hobby news including card releases, grading company news, new features from Card Ladder, and Fanatics' new CFO. We also have a cautionary tale about a popular grading strategy. In Film Study, we debate the question of whether NFL teams are too impatient with their young QBs and we cover the scoring binge happening in the NBA. We also look at various card values of Luka, Donovan Mitchell, Wilt Chamberlain, the Joker, Devin Booker, & Giannis and point out how you have to look under the surface of the CL player indexes to really understand the underlying trends. We hope you enjoy the show and thank you for spending some of your time with us!
In this 62nd edition of The 615 Collector, we pay respects to Mike Leach and Franco Harris, both of whom recently passed away. We cover the greatest athletes to wear jersey #62 (it's a small list). We get you caught up on all the latest hobby news including card releases, competition heating up among the grading companies, auction results and more. Then we cover a ton of ground in Film Study, where we discuss MLB off-season free agent moves, the craziness in the NFL including a mini rant on officiating and some head scratcher decisions from several teams. In the NBA, we touch on what we think may be several under-appreciated players such as John Stockton, Chris Paul, and Jason Kidd just to name a few. The Joker puts up one of the best games of anyone this season, Anthony Davis lives up to his "street clothes" reputation, Tyler Herro is quietly having an outstanding season, Curry putting up MVP numbers even though the Warriors are not, Memphis is built to win, Detroit on Wemby watch, and the NBA renames trophies. In the NHL, Ryan Reynolds wants to be a "frothy rabies-infused fan", Rantanen is coming into his own, Ovechkin keeps achieving milestones, and why we think the Preds need a philosophical overhaul. Finally, we review the World Cup final and the amazing performances from both Messi and Mbappe. We cover a lot of ground in this show and hope you enjoy it! Thank you for spending some of your time with us!
In this 61st edition of The 615 Collector, we discuss some of the big free agent moves in baseball and make a couple moves of our own in our fantasy football sports card portfolio. It's that time where everyone provides their predictions for the next year, so we jump in and provide ours and then we review the best athletes to wear jersey #61. In the Halftime Report, get your popcorn ready as we cover the latest in hobby drama and discuss the potential ways Fanatics may use the $700 million they recently raised from investors. In Film Study, we discuss the surprising move by the Titans to fire their GM and we cover a lot of ground in the NBA including the latest on Trae Young, Kyle Kuzma, the Lakers, Pelicans, and Celtics. We also ponder questions like...is traditional post play a thing of the past and do sports teams lack patience. We also discuss the World Cup and how cool it is that Messi, Ronaldo, Mbappe, and Neymar all have their teams in the quarterfinals and could square off against each other in the semi-finals. We hope you enjoy the show and thank you for spending some of your time with us!
In this 60th edition of The 615 Collector we do our best movie critic imitation and review the Behind the Card documentary. We also discuss the best athletes to wear #60 (surprisingly given the number, there is a QB on the list). Then we get you caught up on all the latest hobby news in the Halftime Report (it's a big week for card releases). In Film study, we talk a little NFL, NHL and World Cup, but go heavy on the NBA talk as we examine the top 10 scorers in the league thus far and how they stack up in various shooting categories. We hope you enjoy the show and thank you for spending some of your time with us!
In this 59th edition of The 615 Collector, there were a lot of big announcements in the hobby this past week (from companies such as Topps, SGC, Collectable, PWCC, and more) and we get you caught up on all of them and talk about why we think the latest developments are positive for the hobby. We also provide an update on our fantasy football card portfolio and discuss the best athletes to wear jersey #59. These updates inadvertently highlight some valuable lessons for collectors and investors alike, such as the importance of dollar cost averaging, cutting losses, and the perils of chasing prospects. We also highlight some Black Friday deals and the latest card releases and auction news. Then we discuss the latest in the NFL including why we think the 49ers are a team to watch, why the Broncos have to be the most disappointing team in the league this year (prove us wrong), and the head scratcher trade between Detroit and Minnesota. In the NBA, we touch on SGA, Luka, Wemby watch, Anthony Davis and one of his cards that is near an all-time low while he's experiencing a resurgence in his play on the court. In the NHL, we touch on several milestones recently achieved by Evgeni Malkin, Patrick Bergeron, and the New Jersey Devils. Finally, we cover the latest in the World Cup including the card performance of stars such as Ronaldo, Messi, Mbappe, Neymar, and Pulisic. Thank you for spending some of your time with us. We hope everyone had a great Thanksgiving and we hope you enjoy this show!
In this 58th edition of The 615 Collector, we reveal the moves we are making in our fantasy football sports card portfolio and reveal the grades we received from recent PSA and SGC submissions. We also opine on some general market observations and ponder whether hobby insiders are too close to the space and out of touch with the average collector's experience in the hobby. Next, we debate the best athletes to wear jersey #58 and then get you caught up on the latest hobby news including recent auction results and card releases. In Film Study, we cover a lot of ground in the NFL, MLB, WNBA, NBA, and the NHL. In our NFL talk, we touch on Justin Jefferson, Derrick Henry, the Washington-Philadelphia game, Alabama running backs, Russell Wilson, and Justin Fields. In our WNBA talk, we cover Diana Taurasi, the Indiana Fever and the results of the draft lottery. In our MLB talk, we review the finalists and winners of the MVP, Cy Young, RoY, and MoY awards. In our NBA talk, we discuss the Warriors, the Jazz, Jae Crowder, and James Wiseman. In our NHL talk, we discuss Nico Hischier, Mikko Rantanen, Jack Eichel, Jacob Markstrom, and the 2022 Hall of Fame inductees. It's a packed show that we hope you enjoy. Thank you for spending some of your time with us!
In this 57th edition of The 615 Collector, we provide an update on our fantasy football sports card portfolio including a purchase we are adding to the portfolio. We also have a couple of mail days and some grade reveals and review our latest submissions to SGC and PSA. Next, we debate the best athletes to wear jersey #57 and then we get you caught up on the latest hobby news, including some big news from PWCC and a couple of recent hobby scandals. In the Coach's Corner, we discuss a couple of sets that are off the beaten path, are not expensive nor are they overproduced and therefore we believe they could offer long term investment value...and they're fun to collect. Finally, in Film Study, we touch briefly on the MLB, NFL, and NBA. Lots of good stuff that we hope you enjoy. Thank you for spending some of your time with us!
In this 56th edition of The 615 Collector and the first of season 2, we have a hobby and card heavy show. PSA followed up after our unintended rant so we'll share our customer experience and we'll do a recap of our experience at the Nashville Card Show. We also explain why you shouldn't follow the advice of popular hobby "influencers" and we review the performance of our fantasy football card portfolio (including a couple of changes we're making to the portfolio). We touch on potential opportunities in the cards of some goats and review the best athletes to wear jersey #56. In the halftime report, we get you caught up on all of the latest hobby news, including the continued heating up of competition amongst the grading companies and a number of buyout offers on the fractional platforms. In Film Study, we'll share who we think are contenders vs. pretenders in the NFL and Brandon has a number of interesting NBA takes. We then cover the World Series and why you may want to root for the Astros (although we're pulling for the Phillies). Finally, in the NHL, we cover Ovechkin's record tying goal and the one-two punch in Edmonton. We had some nice time off and are feeling refreshed and happy to be back. It's a packed show that we hope you enjoy! Thank you for spending some of your time with us!
In this 55th edition of The 615 Collector, it's our 1-year anniversary! Hard to believe it's been a year since our first episode. We had a ton of fun in this last show of season 1. We first review the best athletes to wear #55 and get our listeners caught up on the latest hobby news. Then we talk a little NFL, MLB, NBA, and NHL in our Film Study. Finally, we do a year in review and spend some time reminiscing and looking back at some of our favorite moments on the show from the past year. So many great people that we got to interview and so many great memories! We are so thankful for all of our guests and all of our listeners and followers. We appreciate your support and thank you for spending some of your time with us. We will be taking a week off to celebrate and give Brandon a day off on his birthday, but will be back with the first episode of season 2 on Nov. 4. We hope you enjoy this show and thank you for listening!
In this 54th edition of The 615 Collector, we had an unintended rant on PSA, touch on the state of the market, provide an update on our fantasy football sports card portfolio, and review the best athletes to wear jersey #54 (including a few Hall of Famers). Then we get you caught up on the latest hobby news including some recent auction results, a buyout offer on the Collectable platform, upcoming card releases & card shows and some record card sales from Card Ladder. In Film Study, we touch on some more historic achievements from Shohei Ohtani and review the MLB playoffs including some big name players that may be a little under the radar. The NHL season is underway and Connor McDavid is already making headlines. Finally, we ponder the mania surrounding NFL QBs and why many of them may not have good long term value in their sports cards. We hope you enjoy the show and thank you for spending some of your time with us!
In this 53rd edition of The 615 Collector, we review the best athletes to wear jersey #53 (including "Big D", the "A Train", and "Chocolate Thunder"). We also have a lot of hobby news in the Halftime Report including recent announcements from PWCC, MySlabs, Collectable, and we'll explain why the competition is heating up among the grading companies (PSA, SGC, CSG, etc.). In Film Study, we touch on the MLB playoffs and the significant historic milestones that were achieved in the 2022 season. We also review some highlights in the NFL, including our take on why we think NFL games have been a bit lackluster to start the season. We also give our early review of the new format for Amazon streaming Thursday night games. Finally, we discuss the hottest prospect in basketball, Victor Wembanyama. We hope you enjoy the show and thank you for spending some of your time with us!
In this 52nd edition of The 615 Collector, we update the performance of our fantasy football sports card portfolio and discuss how hobby sentiment has become bearish and why that might be a contrarian indicator. We also review the best athletes to wear jersey #52 and highlight a record Little League card sale. We then take a look at 3 big story lines in the MLB (Judge, Pujols, Ohtani) and debate which one represents the best potential investment today. We also highlight the significance of players in contract years. Next, we touch on a bunch of NFL stories including the rash of QB injuries. Finally, we reveal some possible opportunities in the cards of a couple of NBA players. We hope you enjoy the show and thank you for spending some of your time with us!
In this 51st edition of The 615 Collector we review the card values of Roger Federer and P.K. Subban, who recently announced their retirement. We also debate the best athlete to wear jersey #51 (there's quite a few big names on the list). In the Halftime Report, we provide our listeners with an update on the Topps Chrome debacle & review card releases & record sales. In Film Study, we take on the MLB MVP debate between Judge & Ohtani and also cover some story lines to watch in the NBA & WNBA including some potential opportunities in certain players' cards. Finally, we end with some NFL Week 2 observations and over-reactions. It's a fun show that we hope you enjoy! Thank you for listening and for spending some of your time with us!
In this 50th edition of The 615 Collector, we have the 4th and final part of our 4-part LCS owner series as Eric Basile from Hit N Run Sports Cards joins us. We had a ton of fun talking with Eric. He's a great guy and we encourage our listeners to check out all that Hit N Run Sports Cards has to offer. We also debate the best athletes to wear jersey numbers 49 and 50. In the Halftime Report, we cover the latest in the WNBA finals including an historic feat in Game 3. We also discuss the major story lines in MLB including several all-time records that were set and we jump into the MVP debate between Judge and Ohtani. Next, it's over-reaction week in the NFL so we'll review how our fantasy sports card portfolio performed after the first week of games! Brandon notes how the torch is being taken, not passed, in tennis and then we get our listeners caught up on all the latest hobby news including some big news out of MySlabs, PWCC, Beckett, & Arena Club. Finally, we review a couple of upcoming card shows, card releases and several record card sales. We hope you enjoy the show and thank you for spending some of your time with us!
In this 49th edition of The 615 Collector, we have a special fantasy football edition where we will make a number of predictions that will ultimately make us look dumb, smart, or lucky (ha)! We review the average draft position for most of the top players and discuss our picks and draft strategy. We also reveal some of the players that we think could be sleepers and busts. Even though it hurts us to say it (because we're Broncos fans), we'll explain why the Raiders could be a sneaky good team this year. We'll give our take on a TE that we think could be one of the best in the league (it's not who you think) and a couple of off the radar RBs that could help propel your fantasy team to a championship. Doug reveals a popular QB that he thinks may not live up to expectations although Brandon disagrees and explains why he thinks his dad is wrong. We also reveal a sports card portfolio that we will track throughout the season to see how we do. It's a fun show that we hope you enjoy. Thanks for listening and for spending some of your time with us!
In this 48th edition of The 615 Collector, we have part 3 of our 4-part LCS owner series as Nate Burns from Grand Slam Collectibles joins us. We had a lot of fun talking with Nate and learning more about his journey in the hobby. He's a good guy and we encourage our listeners to check out all that Grand Slam Collectibles has to offer. We also debate the best athletes to wear jersey #48. In the Halftime Report, we review the latest results from the U.S. Open and highlight two rising young stars, Frances Tiafoe and Carlos Alcaraz. Another week means another historic milestone for Shohei Ohtani and we review why not even Babe Ruth compares to what Ohtani is doing in baseball. Brandon gives his take on the Donovan Mitchell trade and we cover the latest in the WNBA playoffs including some epic performances from players like A'ja Wilson, Breanna Stewart, Candace Parker, and Chelsea Gray. We then get our listeners caught up on all the latest hobby news including the continued trend toward lower pricing among the grading companies. Finally, we review card releases and some record card sales from Card Ladder, including an interesting and unique story behind the rare 1990 Topps George H.W. Bush card. It's a packed show that we hope you enjoy! Thank you for spending some of your time with us!
In this 47th edition of The 615 Collector, we have part 2 of our 4-part LCS owner series as Steve Greenberg from Greenie Sports Cards joins us. It was a lot of fun talking with Steve and hearing how he got started and how the hobby has evolved during his 2+ decades of experience. Steve is a good guy and doing a lot of good things in the hobby so we encourage our listeners to check out all he has to offer. We also debate the best athletes to wear jersey #47 - it's a short list, but there are some heavy hitters on it. In the Halftime Report, we cover the U.S Open, Aaron Judge's chase of Roger Maris, Albert Pujols' chase of A-Rod, another historic feat for Shohei Ohtani, the WNBA playoffs, and finally, we review the results from the historic Heritage auction that included the record setting $12.6 million Mickey Mantle card sale and compare those results to the values of similar cards on the Collectable fractional ownership platform. Lots of good stuff that we hope you enjoy!
In this 46th edition of The 615 Collector, we kick off (NFL pun intended) our LCS (local card shop) owner series with a bang as Chris Kelsey from Nash Cards joins us! Chris is a great guy and it was a ton of fun talking with him about how he got started in the business and hearing some of his views of, and experiences in, the hobby. We also talk about why we are entering a good time for the hobby and some data points that suggest activity is picking up. We'll also review our recent pick ups from the PWCC weekly auction and debate the best athletes to wear jersey #46. In the Halftime Report, we've got a myriad of updates including a new vault service from Beckett, the latest auction results, record sales from Card Ladder, the latest on the WNBA playoffs, the potential sale of the Angels MLB franchise and the implications for Shohei Ohtani, why the Chet Holmgren injury makes us think back to some of the unfortunate draft experiences of the Portland Trailblazers, and much more. It's a fun show that we hope you enjoy! Thank you for listening and for spending some of your time with us!
In this 45th edition of The 615 Collector, we review our experience and the pick ups we made in the REA auction, highlight some positive hobby trends in soccer, and reveal the results of our 1962 Topps Bucks baseball PSA order. We also give our take on why we think Tatis Jr. could turn out different from others that have an asterisk by their name for PED use. We'll explain how you too can get 4x recent sales for your complete sets (yes, this is sarcasm - another day, another set break dollar!). We review the best athletes to wear jersey #45 (there's a lot of them as this is a big number). Then, in the Halftime Report, it wouldn't be a week in the hobby without a few scandals, so we give our take on the latest BBCE scandal and explain why there should be "do overs" in Little League baseball. We also review card releases, auction results (PWCC, REA, & Heritage), and touch on a few record sales from Card Ladder. In Film Study, MLB rosters are expanding so get ready for some prospect hype! We also look at Pujols, who is heating up with 3 HRs in the last 3 games played and explain why Juan Soto may be the most valuable player to his team, and more specifically, to the hitter behind him in the batting order. Finally, we recap the results of the WNBA playoffs and highlight the growth we're seeing in Sabrina Ionescu cards. It's a packed show with lots of good information. Thank you for listening, we hope you enjoy it!
In this 44th edition of The 615 Collector, it's mail day! We did a fair amount of buying this week and share the pick ups we made. We also debate the best player to wear jersey #44 - this is a big number worn by a number of legendary players. Next, we get you caught up on the latest hobby news in our Halftime Report, including grading company news, fractional platform buyout offers, upcoming card releases, and more. Finally, in our Film Study segment, we touch on several milestones achieved by players like Albert Pujols and Shohei Ohtani and some nice achievements from young prospects such as Chandler Redmond and Vaughn Grissom. We also explain why Paul Goldschmidt is making a strong case for the MVP and reveal the amazing stat line of Padres hitters behind Juan Soto in the batting order. Finally, we touch on the WNBA playoff race including some bad news for Phoenix and then we highlight a couple of milestone achievements from Candace Parker and Sabrina Ionesco. We hope you enjoy the show and thank you for listening!
In this 43rd edition of The 615 Collector, we recap our experience at the National, touch on a couple of significant rumors in the hobby, and provide evidence to show how our thesis about which cards will perform better in the near term is playing out. Also, football is back! So we offer up a couple of potential under the radar picks. We also give our take on the Derek Jeter documentary and get you caught up with all of the latest hobby news in the Halftime Report. Unfortunately, there was some sad news this past week as Vin Scully and Bill Russell passed away. Both were larger than life legends that will be greatly missed. We pay our respects and provide a few cards that you may want to add to your personal collection in honor of their legacy. In Film Study, we review the playoff race in the WNBA and also discuss a significant achievement from Diana Taurasi that only 2 others, men or women, have achieved, putting her in the company of Michael Jordan and Dirk Nowitzki. Finally, we cover all of the latest in MLB including the winners from the trade deadline, why you should be watching those that hit behind Juan Soto, how Justin Verlander is defying the laws of aging, and the Angels 7 home run losing effort. It's a pack show that we hope you enjoy. Thank you for listening!
In this 42nd edition of The 615 Collector, we are headed out to the National! But before we leave, we are joined by Sean Heberer for a short, but fun interview. We had no script for this interview and just let the conversation take us wherever we wanted to go. We quickly learned that Sean is a sort of Forrest Gump of sports - he seemingly knows or has a connection to just about everyone. We talk baseball and how his promising career was cut short due to injuries, collecting cards and memorabilia (he has a great story about how he won a Sandy Koufax jersey), and we offer condolences for his recent experiences as a Lakers and Colts fan. Sean is a great guy and has a lot of fun stories. We hope you enjoy this early edition of The 615 Collector and we'll be back next week on our normally scheduled day and time with hopefully many tall tales from our adventures at the National. Thanks for listening!
In this 41st edition of The 615 Collector, we recap our experience at the Nashville Card Show and review a couple of potential arbitrage opportunities in fractional ownership vs. recent auction results. We also break down recent card market performance and highlight how our recent thesis is playing out now. Then we get thrown into the Penalty Box with a rant on breakers and the price of wax. We cover all of the latest hobby news in the Halftime Report, including card releases, recent auction results, Panini redemptions, grading company news and much more. Finally, in Film Study, we cover a lot of ground in the MLB including the MLB Draft, the HR Derby, the All-Star Game, Juan Soto, Derek Jeter, Yordan Alvarez, Shohei Ohtani, and why we believe MLB is in good hands for years to come. We hope you enjoy the show and thank you for tuning in!
In this 40th edition of The 615 Collector, we welcome back our favorite guest host, Dale Plumb. Dale joins us as we talk about mail days, tips for the National, Wimbledon results, and the best athletes to wear jersey #40. We also get thrown into the Penalty Box with a rant about streaming services and then we cover all of the latest hobby news in the Halftime Report including some record card sales. In Film Study, we talk about Shohei Ohtani, MLB All-Star snubs, Juan Soto, WNBA All-Star weekend, Candace Parker, Sabrina Ionesco, rule changes and offseason moves in the NBA, and offseason moves in the NHL. We always have a good time when Dale joins the show. We hope you enjoy it and thank you for tuning in!
In this 39th edition of The 615 Collector, did you know Joey Chestnut has cards? We'll give you the low down on those as well as provide our take on the latest NFL trade news (spoiler alert...even though there could be some near term upside, we wouldn't chase Baker Mayfield cards). Then we cover the best athletes to wear jersey #39. Next, we cover all of the latest hobby news in the Halftime Report, including the latest card releases and a bunch of updates from the major grading companies (and why having patience could save you money in grading). In Film Study, we cover the NHL draft, some significant achievements in the WNBA, the latest on Chet Holmgren, and in baseball, we discuss why Juan Soto needs more lineup protection, how Julio Rodriguez could see an increase in production, and how every time Shohei Ohtani takes the field, there's a chance you will see something that's never been seen before. Finally, we talk Wimbledon and why you need to get your popcorn ready for the finals this weekend. Lots of good information in this show that we hope you will enjoy. Thank you for listening!
In this 38th edition of The 615 Collector we discuss the so-called 4th out rule in baseball, the latest auction results, an interesting opportunity on the Collectable fractional ownership platform, a mail day, and the best athletes to wear jersey #38 (spoiler alert...it's an under-represented number). Next, we cover all of the latest hobby news, including the latest card releases, in the Halftime Report and then we are joined by Card Ladder co-founder, Chris McGill. We talk with Chris about the market and the indexes that track the market and what collectors and investors can glean from those indexes. We also debate Steph Curry's standing among the NBA all-time greats. Finally, in Film Study, we cover MLB storylines and players to watch, we get you caught up on all the latest moves in NBA free agency, and discuss the Avs Stanley Cup win as well as the NHL 2022 Hall of Fame inductees. It's a packed show that we hope you'll enjoy! Thank you for listening!
In this 37th edition of The 615 Collector, we have a hodge podge of sports card talk. We start with some interesting opportunities developing in the fractional ownership space, then we talk about what some popular sports card indexes are telling us. Next, we discuss the best athletes to wear jersey #37 (same as our show #). We have an Historic Moment in Sports from June 24, 1992 and then we touch on all of the latest hobby news in our Halftime Report. Finally, in Film Study, we cover all the latest in the MLB, the NBA Draft, and the NHL Finals. Lots of good stuff that we hope you enjoy. Thanks for listening!
In this 36th edition of The 615 Collector, we discuss why we think the sale of the LeBron triple logo man card could be a marker for the hobby and what to expect in the market over the next several months. We also talk about what we're buying and selling and the best athletes to wear jersey #36. Next, we have an historic moment in sports that involves a feat not likely to ever be achieved again. We also cover all of the latest hobby news in the Halftime Report and then we talk a lot of baseball, basketball, and hockey in our Film Study segment. Lots of card talk, lots of sports talk, it's a good show that we hope you'll enjoy. Thank you for listening!
In this 35th edition of The 615 Collector, we are joined by our favorite guest host, Dale Plumb. We have several mail days and a PSA grade reveal! We also look at the top athletes to wear jersey #s 34 and 35 and cover all of the latest hobby news in the Halftime Report. Then in our Film Study segment, we cover baseball, basketball and hockey, covering players like Hunter Greene, Shohei Ohtani, Juan Soto, Ronald Acuna Jr., Jayson Tatum, Klay Thompson, Nikita Kucherov, Nathan MacKinnon, Cale Maker, Connor McDavid, and Andrei Vasilevskiy. It was a really fun show that we think you will enjoy. Thank you for listening!
In this special 34th edition of The 615 Collector, we are joined by Matt Greaney, who is a co-owner and the Director of Operations of MySlabs, which is a popular and growing marketplace in the hobby. We talk about some significant enhancements that are coming to the MySlabs platform that you won't want to miss. We also get more details on the circumstances surrounding the Michael Jordan rookie card that was in a fake PSA slab. Matt also talks about how he got started collecting and the teams and players that are his favorite. He then provides his unique view, given his position at MySlabs, on the state of the hobby. Matt is a great guy and provided a fascinating interview that we think you will really enjoy. Give it a listen!
In this 33rd edition of The 615 Collector, we touch on some interesting opportunities that can be found in the market. We also talk about the greatest athletes to wear jersey #33 and review some historic moments in sports including the "28 out perfect game", the beginning of the Iron Man streak, and the incarnation of the Madden football video game. Then we cover all of the latest hobby news in the Halftime Report. In our Film Study segment, we discuss the NBA playoffs and talk about why the NHL playoffs will be epic and which players you need to watch. We then review the early season results from the WNBA and talk about Nadal's pursuit of Grand Slam #22 and how this is a golden era for tennis. Lots of card talk, lots of sports talk and lots of good information packed into this show. We hope you enjoy and thank you for listening!
In this 32nd edition of The 615 Collector, we cover a lot of ground and give our take on some interesting questions, like...Should you be worried about the state of the hobby? Who was the best athlete to wear jersey #32? Will Drew Brees play football again? What is Josh Luber doing? Should we sweep hobby controversy under the rug? Is this as good as it gets for Luka and the Dallas Mavs? Where did the NBA rivalries go and is parity good for the hobby? How bad have the refs been in the NBA playoffs? Will the Tampa Bay Lightning make history? Is this the year for Nathan MacKinnon and the Avalanche? Will Aaron Judge reach 60 HRs? How bad are the Reds? Why does Card Ladder not have a player index for Max Scherzer? Will Jose Ramirez join the 300-300 club? Why stolen base records won't be broken any time soon? It's a fun show that's packed with good information. We hope you enjoy and thank you for listening!
In this 31st edition of The 615 Collector, we are joined by Sports Card Live host, Jeremy Lee. Jeremy joins us to talk about his journey in the hobby. We also flip the script (since he is the one typically asking the questions) and ask him to answer the important questions like...how tall is Jeremy and has anyone ever told him he looks a little like Warren Spahn. Oh, and we also get his perspective on the state of the hobby as well as his take on hot topics, such as, fractional ownership, Fanatics, etc. We then tap into his extensive hockey knowledge and hear who he thinks are some of the "young guns" to look out for. It's a fun interview that we hope you enjoy! Thanks for listening!
In this 30th edition of The 615 Collector, it's mail day! We'll review the grades we received on a recent PSA submission, talk about what we're buying and selling, and reveal our favorite athlete to wear jersey #30. We also cover all of the latest hobby news in the Halftime Report and in the Coach's Corner, we talk about why you should never apologize for using comps when buying or selling cards. In Film Study, we cover the NBA playoffs, the NHL playoffs, and several baseball storylines including Reid Detmers no hitter, Royce Lewis's call-up, and the debate about the humidor effect and whether MLB is messing with the baseballs. Lots of good stuff that we hope you enjoy. Thanks for listening!
In this 29th edition of The 615 Collector, we start off with one of the greatest comebacks of all time in soccer, touch on what we're buying and selling, and keep with our tradition of looking at the top athletes that wore the same jersey # as our show # (29 today). We then cover all of the latest hobby news in the Halftime Report, including some big news out of eBay. Then we get thrown into the Penalty Box where we rant on the hypocrisy of a popular social media account in the space. Finally, we cover a lot of ground on the NBA playoffs (including an interesting take from Brandon on the Bucks-Celtics series), the NHL playoffs, and various storylines in the NFL and MLB. It's a packed show that we hope you'll enjoy. Thanks for listening!
In this 28th edition of The 615 Collector, we have a special guest host, Dale, the most famous collector you've never heard of (ha). We also give our take on recent controversy surrounding fractional ownership IPO valuations, talk about what we're buying and selling, report on all of the latest hobby news and we get thrown into the Penalty Box to discuss whether we are in a 2.0 version of the original junk wax era. We also talk about the 1st round of the NFL draft and in our Film Study segment, we discuss the NBA playoffs, NHL playoffs, and several intriguing MLB storylines. We had a lot of fun and hope you enjoy the show! Thank you for listening!
In this 27th edition of The 615 Collector, we are joined by Collectable CEO, Ezra Levine. We are big fans of the Collectable fractional ownership platform and believe these platforms have an opportunity to grow the space and will play an important role in facilitating the transformation of the hobby into a formidable and legitimate alternative asset class. We had a lot of fun talking with Ezra about the future of the category and things he and the Collectable team are working on to grow the platform. We also touch on our buys and sells (spoiler alert - all buys) and report on all of the latest hobby news. Then, in our Film Study segment, we cover the NBA playoffs, the NHL playoff race including the 6 players that have achieved the 100 point mark this season, and recount a legendary story in baseball that is unbelievable. It's a packed show that we hope you enjoy! Thank you for listening!
In this 26th episode of The 615 Collector, we are joined by special guest, Gerry Helper. Gerry retired at the end of 2021 after a long and storied career in the NHL, most recently as a Sr. VP and Sr. Advisor for the Nashville Predators. He also spent time with the Buffalo Sabres, the Tampa Bay Lightning and in the league office in New York. It was a really fun interview as Gerry had an interesting and amazing career and has a ton of great stories to tell. You won't want to miss this one!
In this 25th edition of The 615 Collector, we reveal our recent grading submissions and talk about what we're buying and selling. Then we celebrate Jackie Robinson and also take a look at the athletes that wore jersey #25. Next, we report on all of the latest hobby news, including a couple of interesting collections that are coming up for auction. In our Film Study, we talk about early over-reactions in baseball and who we think are some of the interesting players to watch this season. We then talk about the NBA playoffs and give a rundown of the NHL playoff race and touch on a rare feat achieved by the dynamic duo in Edmonton. As always, lots of good stuff, so give it a listen!
In this 24th edition of The 615 Collector, we start by talking about what we've been buying and selling and then take a look at athletes that wore jersey #24. We then report on all of the latest hobby news followed by the Coach's Corner, where we answer questions from listeners about the different products and sets produced by Topps, Panini, and Upper Deck. Next, we get thrown into the Penalty Box and give our take on recent social media posts and comments made by Chris (from Card Ladder) about the state of the hobby. Finally, in our Film Study segment, we talk MLB opening day and discuss some of the players and story lines to watch, then provide a rundown of the NBA and NHL playoff races. Lots of good stuff in this week's show, so please give it a listen!
In this 23rd edition of The 615 Collector, it's mail day! We'll review the grades we received on some recent card submissions and we provide a rundown of our experience at The Mint Collective. We'll also give our take on Drake (we're a poet and didn't know it) in the hobby. We've got an Historic Moment in Sports that's fitting of the Final Four weekend. We report on all of the latest hobby news, including some big news from CSG and the latest card releases including a big pull on Loupe out of a Topps Inception hobby box. In our Film Study segment, we discuss the FIFA World Cup, NFL rumors, Pujols return to the Cards, and the NBA and NHL playoff races. It's a jam packed show as there's never a dull moment in the hobby. We hope you enjoy it and thank you for listening!
In this 22nd edition of The 615 Collector, we are getting ready to head out to the Mint Collective! We've got some grading submissions to discuss and we provide our thoughts on how to think about and use comps (comparative prices). We also cover some of the latest auction results, including a number of record sales. We report on all of the latest hobby news including updates from MySlabs, HGA, PWCC, Collectable, and several other newsworthy items (Flawless case breaks anyone?). We also explain why you should use limit orders on the fractional ownership platforms. In our Film Study segment, we cover all of the latest trades and free agent signings in the NFL, MLB, and NHL. We talk NBA and NHL playoffs, men's and women's March Madness (our brackets are busted already!), Alexander Ovechkin's move up the all-time goals scored list, and ponder why athletes from Atlanta teams don't get more hobby love. We hope you enjoy the show and thank you for listening!
In this 21st edition of The 615 Collector, it's mail day! We review a couple of grading orders that we got back and share our experience at the Nashville card show and the buys we made for our PC. We also report on the latest hobby news including buyout offers on the fractional platforms, card releases, upcoming card show dates, and new entrants into the space. We try out a new segment where we provide some of our "hot takes" on the hobby and discuss the various Josh Luber interviews in his latest podcast circuit (we even give our best Josh Luber impression - all in good humor of course!). We then discuss the latest NFL free agency moves, talk NBA playoffs, and wrap up with MLB news, injuries, and player transactions. It's a packed show, we hope you enjoy it and thank you for listening!
In this 20th edition of The 615 Collector, we are joined by Chris McGill, the co-founder of Card Ladder. We talk about how Card Ladder got started, how they vet sales data, construct indexes, Chris's personal collection and a lot more. We also report on the latest hobby news including Fanatics' launch of zerocool and Public.com's acquisition of Otis. In Film Study, we provide the latest on the MLB labor talks, discuss big trade news in the NFL, and ponder card value differences in hockey's all-time scoring leaders. We hope you enjoy the show!
In this 19th edition of The 615 Collector, we discuss the Tom Brady rumor mill and review athletes that wore jersey #19 and their card values. Next we celebrate the 60th anniversary of Wilt Chamberlain's 100-point game and review several of his cards. Then we touch on all of the latest hobby news including Fanatics recent capital raise, Charlie Sheen's All-Star Cafe Card, fractional ownership buyout offers, auction results, card releases, and some grading company news. In our Film Study segment, we discuss the latest in the MLB labor talks and the potential impact on card values. We also cover a lot of ground on the NBA, including Ja Morant, Ben Simmons and the Brooklyn Nets, Embiid and Harden with the 76ers, the Chicago Bulls and Demar DeRozan, the Miami Heat and Jimmy Butler, the improved play of the Celtics and the Lakers (affectionately now known as "the geezers"). We hope you enjoy the show and thank you for listening!
In this 18th edition of The 615 Collector, we review a recent grading submission of autograph cards, celebrate Honus Wagner, and review several of the recent auction results from Wheatland, PWCC, REA, Heritage, and Goldin. We also discuss some arbitrage opportunities on the fractional ownership platforms and review recent card releases from Topps, Panini and Leaf. Next, we provide our reaction to the changes PSA made to their Economy events. In our Film Study segment, we talk about the MLB lockout and it's potential impact on the market. We cover a lot of ground on the NBA, including the All-Star weekend, LeBron's comments regarding his son Bronny, and teams to look out for in the playoffs. Finally, we give homage to one of our hometown favorites, Pekka Rinne as he became the first player to have his jersey number retired by the Nashville Predators. We hope you enjoy the show and thank you for listening!
In this 17th edition of The 615 Collector, we go "card heavy" again and talk about some more grading submissions (a bunch of 1988 Fleer basketball). We commemorate the historical milestone of the invention of the catcher's mask in baseball with a card review of the greatest catchers of all time. Next, we cover all of the latest hobby news in the Halftime Report, including recent card releases and the results of fractional ownership platform card buyout offers. We then try out a new segment called, Read & React, where we provide our reaction to a recent interview that Michael Rubin gave where he discussed Fanatics' plans for the sports card market. In Film Study, we talk about recent developments in the MLB labor talks and the possible impact that will have on the card market. We then discuss the post Super Bowl impact on player cards and ask whether Tom Brady's final TD football that's up for auction at Leland's will in fact be his last TD. Finally, we talk about DeMar DeRozan breaking Wilt Chamberlain's record and the impact of that on his cards. We even throw in some discussion on the Winter Olympics. It's a jam-packed show and we hope you enjoy it! Thanks for listening!
In this 16th edition of The 615 Collector, we are more "card heavy" as we talk about different grading submissions and the cards of various players. We also talk about some of the investment strategies that we use and some of the situations to look for to identify potential investment opportunities in sports cards. Next, we cover all of the latest hobby news in the Halftime Report, including some upcoming card shows, some grading company news, and some fractional ownership platform updates. In Film Study, we talk about a couple of recent card sales that were a bit of a head scratcher and double down on our Super Bowl predictions. We also cover the NFL player awards and all of the trade news in the NBA now that the trade deadline has passed (including the impact on some card values). Finally, in the Coach's Corner, we provide some useful information about the different types of cards found in modern sets (parallels, image variations, inserts, etc.). It's a jam-packed show that we hope you enjoy. Thanks for listening!
In this 15th edition of The 615 Collector, we cover the latest hobby news in the Halftime Report. Then, in Film Study, we talk baseball Hall of Fame, and a possible sleeper to watch in the offseason and then we give our predictions for the Super Bowl and talk about the impact that Tom Brady's retirement may have on several players' sports card values. We also discuss the likely upcoming sale of the Denver Broncos sports franchise and the craziness that will likely happen in the NFL offseason and how that may impact sports card values of various free agents. Finally, we talk about the NBA All-Star weekend, the Rising Stars game and trade rumors ahead of the Feb. 10 trade deadline. It's a jam-packed show, so thanks for listening, we hope you enjoy it!
In this 14th edition of The 615 Collector, we cover the latest hobby news in the Halftime Report, talk NFL playoffs in Film Study, and then have a special guest interview with Sam Shuford, who is the founder of Women of the Hobby. Women of the Hobby is a community for women to share their stories and meet other collectors. Sam has a podcast and a social media platform (Instagram handle is @womenofthehobby) and she will also be a panelist at the upcoming Mint Collective, which is a first of its kind event for collectors of, and investors in, sports cards. Thanks for listening, we enjoyed talking with Sam and hope you enjoy the show!
In this lucky #13 edition of The 615 Collector, we jump into the Penalty Box and rant on the recent issue with a couple of group submitters, then cover the latest hobby news in the Halftime Report. In our Film Study segment, we talk NFL playoffs, NHL all-stars, and the latest injury news and trade rumors in the NBA. We then head over to the Coach's Corner and give our take on the state of the sports card market and what we think investors and collectors can expect over the next 12 to 18 months. Thanks for listening, we hope you enjoy the show!
In this 12th edition of The 615 Collector, we give our take on a couple of recent controversies, including the Logan Paul fake Pokemon case and the Backyard Breakers lack of integrity. We then cover the latest hobby news in the Halftime Report. From there, we head into the dark room for some Film Study and give our NFL playoff predictions as well as talk about why we think the Memphis Grizzlies are a team to watch for potentially years to come. We wrap up in the Coach's Corner with some discussion of the recent controversy around what defines a player's rookie card. Thanks for listening, we hope you enjoy the show!
In this 11th edition of The 615 Collector and the first show of 2022, Brandon and Doug give their take on the Fanatics acquisition of Topps. Then they cover all of the latest news in the Halftime Report. Finally, they cover a lot of ground on the NFL and the NBA in their popular Film Study segment. Thanks for listening, we hope you enjoy the show!
In this 10th edition of The 615 Collector and the last one for 2021, Brandon and Doug cover all of the latest news in the Halftime Report and then are joined by Stuart Turner (Doug's dad and Brandon's grandfather). Three generations of the Turner family talk about collecting sports cards and they also chat with Stu (aka Meatloaf) about his days as a professional musician and the various celebrities that he had a chance to meet and work with during his career. It's a fun show and a great way to end the year.
In this 9th edition of The 615 Collector, Brandon and Doug provide a quick follow up on their card grading 101 from the last episode and then jump into an interview with former NFL player Chad Cota. Chad played 8 years in the NFL, 3 with the Carolina Panthers, 1 with the New Orleans Saints, 3 with the Indianapolis Colts and 1 with the St. Louis Rams. Chad was named to the Carolina Panthers 10 Year Anniversary Team and his interception against the Pittsburgh Steelers to clinch the NFC West Division title is named as the 10th most memorable play in Carolina Panthers history. Chad played for many great coaches including Mike Ditka, Dom Capers, Jim Mora, Mike Martz, and Vic Fangio. He also played with and against many great players such as Peyton Manning, Kevin Greene, Kurt Warner, Shannon Sharpe, Jerry Rice, Terrell Owens and Brett Favre. Chad accumulated 15 interceptions in his career (3 in the playoffs) including a couple against QB greats such as Steve Young and Troy Aikman. Fun fact...Chad was one of only 11 players to start on defense against Tom Brady in his first NFL start.
In this 8th edition of The 615 Collector, Brandon tries to help Doug learn how to pronounce Timberwolves while Doug asks what is a Timberwolf, they both tease an upcoming guest interview, they cover all of the latest news in the Halftime Report, and provide a card grading 101 crash course in the Coach's Corner. Thanks for listening, we hope you enjoy the show - we did!
In this lucky number 7 edition of The 615 Collector, Doug and Brandon cover all of the latest hobby news in the Halftime Report (and there was a lot of it this week, including the MLB lockout and PSA's acquisition of Card Ladder). That is followed by some Film Study where they discuss some athletes to watch in the upcoming Winter Olympics (including some of the cards of those athletes that they are looking to pick up) and they also cover a lot of ground on the NBA and the NFL. After that, they drop a couple of Easter eggs in the 2-Minute Drill.
In this 6th edition of The 615 Collector, Doug and Brandon interview Tyler Hitt, who is the founder and CEO of Hybrid Grading Approach (or HGA). HGA is a relatively new and innovative grading company for sports cards and TCG cards. Tyler talks about what led him to the idea of starting a new grading company as well as the philosophy he has installed at the firm. He also talks about some of the challenges they faced as they've experienced rapid growth in a short amount of time. Then they discuss a number of developments the company recently announced as well as a couple of developments that hadn't been announced prior to this interview. The interview then wraps up with a little fun as they play a game that Brandon came up with to test their knowledge of player names.
In this 5th edition of The 615 Collector, Doug and Brandon cover all of the latest hobby news in the Halftime Report. That is followed by some Film Study where they cover a lot of ground on the NBA and the NFL. Then they have a little fun with a game they call, "pronounce that name!". After that, they cover a few basketball and hockey players in the 2-Minute Drill and then have a follow up to the special segment from the last show with their thoughts and reactions to the Josh Luber report titled, "trading cards are cool again". The show then wraps up with the Mailbag where they answer questions from listeners of the show.
In this 4th edition of The 615 Collector, Doug and Brandon cover all of the upcoming card releases in a Calendar Check as well as the latest hobby news in the Halftime Report. That is followed by some Film Study where they discuss the 2017 NFL QB draft class (including Deshaun Watson and Patrick Mahomes). Several vintage players show up in the 2-Minute Drill and then they have a special segment with their thoughts and reactions to Josh Luber's report on the state of the trading card market, titled, "trading cards are cool again". The show then wraps up with the Mailbag where they answer several common questions from listeners of the show.
In this third edition of The 615 Collector, Doug and Brandon cover all of the latest hobby news in the Halftime Report followed by some Film Study where they discuss a number of players to watch in the NBA as well as a thorough review of the 2018 NFL QB draft class (including Baker Mayfield, Lamar Jackson, Sam Darnold, and Josh Allen). Several rising hockey stars show up in the 2-Minute Drill and then they head over to the Coach's Corner to give collectors the 411 on different marketplaces to buy and sell cards. The show then wraps up with the Mailbag where they answer several common questions from collectors.
In this second edition of The 615 Collector, Doug and Brandon cover all of the latest hobby news in the Halftime Report and then they head over to the Coach's Corner to take a look at all of the different types of cards in sets and how sets have evolved over the years. That is followed by some Film Study where they will discuss which players to watch in the NBA and they will also cover the 2019 draft class in part 2 of their multi-part NFL QB review. They will discuss who they are buying and selling in the 2-Minute Drill and then Doug will get thrown into the Penalty Box with a rant on how pitchers have been used in the MLB playoffs. They will then answer a few common questions from collectors in the Mailbag and provide listeners with information on how to win some free cards
In this first episode of The 615 Collector, Doug and Brandon will provide a little background on themselves and what listeners can expect from the show, then they will conduct the first edition of the Halftime Report (keeping listeners up to date with all of the happenings in the hobby), that will be followed by some Film Study where they will discuss which players and cards they are watching in the MLB playoffs as well as a review of the MVP, Cy Young, and Rookie of the Year candidates and they will also conduct part 1 of a 2 part NFL QB review, then Brandon will get thrown in the Penalty Box with a rant on "over-reactions", next they will head over to the Coach's Corner to take a look at what many commonly used acronyms stand for and all of that will be followed with some information about how listeners can win some free cards.