Today on the program we are joined by www.cardshopfinder.com and we talk about the website and recently released Android Mobile Application. Be sure to check out the website or mobile app the next time you are searching for a card store in your area. I think this is perfect if you are traveling and want to know if there is a card store nearby.
Panini dropped the bomb on football collectors wallets the last few weeks with 2011 Playoff National Treasures Football and 2011 Panini Playbook Football coming out very close to each other. I think that Playbook might offer the better value for RC card collectors because you essentially have a 1:36 chance at getting a top name like Cam Newton, A.J. Green or Andy Dalton. National Treasures has more cards/content, but if you're looking for rookies, Playbook might be the better choice.
Lastly, I was contacted by the folks at www.wax-eye.com about a new set of sticker cards they released called Cereal Killers. The set mimics popular cereal box themes with artist Joe Simko providing unique pieces of artwork you can stick anywhere. There are sketch cards inserted 1:2 boxes and other rare cards like magnets and foil cards. I think these kind of sets are cool because if you have someone you know that doesn't like sports - they might get into card collecting with these types of products. Also, if you are looking to become a dealer or seller of cards - don't overlook sets like this that can provide an extra source of income over selling only sports related items.
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(0 ratings) Today on the podcast we are re-joined by Doug from Mojobreak.com where he talks about being a 1st time attendee at the 2012 Las Vegas Industry Summit. We had a great time in Las Vegas and hopefully we can catch up with Dan and Doug at next years event.
I also briefly touch on how our FanForum member StealSecond won the COMC video testimonial contest, but they gave the award & prize to someone else. Kind of bummed me out, but oh well - he made a great video.
Standard Podcasts [00:38:03m]: Play Now | Play in Popup | Download | Embeddable Player | Hits (650)(0 ratings) On this weeks show, Ryan breaks down all the happenings at the 2012 Las Vegas Industry Summit. This is a 3-hour podcast ... so settle in for a long dose of the Sports Card Show this week.
For complete show notes and other items related to the Industry Summit, visit the Sports Card Radio Show Archive.
Standard Podcasts [02:49:22m]: Play Now | Play in Popup | Download | Embeddable Player | Hits (462)(0 ratings) It seems like just yesterday we were in Las Vegas for the Industry Summit ... that's how fast a year goes! We are less than 1 month away from when we venture into sin city for another year of fun and sports card information. I give you the entire schedule + some additional comments you might want to check out if you are a first-timer on Sports Card Radio.
We also talk about the very 1st NBA product that went live for the 2011-12 season, NBA Hoops Basketball. This is a pretty cool product, and it's nice that it doesn't cost too much ($1.99 per pack at the hobby level) and there are some interesting autographs, including Jeremy Lin. Too bad it doesn't have rookies like Kemba Walker and MarShon Brooks ... we'll have to wait another month or two.
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Standard Podcasts [00:41:27m]: Play Now | Play in Popup | Download | Embeddable Player | Hits (697)(0 ratings) Today on the podcast we discuss a selling strategy that might be far more feasible if you want to compete online. While most of our discussion has revolved around selling boxes/singles - selling sports card supplies might actually be far more profitable. Not only is competition less, but the amount of inventory needed to start a store is far less than any other avenue in the game.
I break down the complete idea on Sports Card Radio - including some SEO analysis and some reasons why this might be the way to break into the business without risking your financial future.
We also talk about the rise of New York Knicks guard Jeremy Lin & getting cards into the hands of kids by going to schools.
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Standard Podcasts [01:07:03m]: Play Now | Play in Popup | Download | Embeddable Player | Hits (707)(0 ratings) It's a new year and you know what that means! New Year's Resolutions!
Seems like we've talked about some of these many times before, but the squeaky wheel gets the grease... or however that metaphor goes.
We also talk about some of the new sports card releases that are coming in early 2012. I also give you some advice on buying 2012 Topps Series 1 Baseball.
We've also got some information on in-person autograph signings & more!
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Standard Podcasts [01:07:03m]: Play Now | Play in Popup | Download | Embeddable Player | Hits (835)(0 ratings) It was funny to see all the stories about how Chris Paul got traded twice last week to a Los Angeles team ... he ended up in the Clippers. Speaking of the Clippers, they had a total team makeover from last season when they relied heavily on Eric Gordon (when healthy) and Blake Griffin to do much of the scoring. The addition of Chris Paul, Chauncey Billups and some other pieces should make the 'other' team in LA pretty exciting.
I put up a year end piece that shows the prices of Topps & Bowman baseball case prices and how they are selling on eBay at the current time. It kind of got me thinking about the rip & flip idea (instead of selling the boxes un-opened) so we'll talk about that strategy a bit.
We talk about some sets that have come out recently too. I like 2011 Gold Standard Football for the same reasons I like the basketball product - it has a nice theme and every card sticks to the 'gold' theme. We actually pulled another real gold card (2/2) in our football break courtesy of Panini. Another set came out recently - 2011 Bowman Sterling Football is an interesting set because it really only contains rookies.
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Standard Podcasts [01:18:31m]: Play Now | Play in Popup | Download | Embeddable Player | Hits (879)(0 ratings) | Today we are very excited to have Sean from Rancho Bernardo Sports Cards & Hobby join us to talk about starting his card store in Southern California - and the types of things he's learned recently in the business. I highly recommend you tuning in - especially if you would like to open your own card store, or just want to know more about how running a card store works.
Check out RB Cards & Hobby On The Web: The key thing for future hobby store owners to take away from the interview is that exclusive deals with Panini or Topps doesn't mean you'll get great prices and easy money. In fact, the research you do before you buy is the most important because the card companies can be very inconsistent. One product is a hit, the next is a 30 loss per box over wholesale. It's a very tricky business and, like Sean said, you have to stay educated. Later in the show, we talk about how exciting it is to have the NBA back in full swing. For a moment there, I thought for sure there would be no basketball this season, but luckily they worked it out. Christmas day will be extra special this year for fans of the NBA! Find the complete show notes and more: Sports Card Radio - Listen To Show #87 Below - |
Standard Podcasts [00:42:06m]: Play Now | Play in Popup | Download | Embeddable Player | Hits (677)(0 ratings) The holiday season is just around the corner, so we do a little Buy - Sell - Hold today with some athletes.
I actually make some 'sell' calls that go against the popular opinion of many. I would be selling Matt Forte, Mark Ingram, Cam Newton, and probably every 2011 NFL rookie right now - because after the season, no one will care about anything but Andrew Luck. Also, if you look at Dez Bryant, Sam Bradford and other rookies from 2010 - their cards can be had for less a year later..so it's usually best to wait on these 'hot' rookies and players.
I refer to some collector clubs later in the show. Our fan forum member suggested them in this thread: http://www.sportscardradio.com/forum/viewtopic.php?f=3&t=3240&start=10
We got a copy of 'Your Gridiron Gourmet' from author Lisa Jensen the other day. It's filled with all kinds of yummy foot recipes that you can make on game-day. The chili & chicken fajitas look great!
We don't review any products but recently 2011 Panini Absolute Football and 2011 Topps Chrome Football have come out - and I like the rookie autographs in both these. Both have on-card signatures, however I think there a few stickers mixed in ... unfortunately Andy Dalton in Chrome is a sticker auto. Either way, I think these products have been the most fun to open recently.
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Standard Podcasts [42:15m]: Play Now | Play in Popup | Download | Embeddable Player | Hits (671)(0 ratings) What company should you send your cards in to be graded? What kinds of cards should you send in to be graded? How much does it cost? We answer all these questions and more this week on the podcast.
I've talked about grading cards before, but it's been a while. I don't think my tune has changed too much, except I have been a buyer of grading cards more recently. Personally I feel there are only 2 companies you should consider when you want to send cards in.
We do talk a bit about 2011 Topps Update Baseball. This set is pretty cool, about what we normally see from Topps. I like the Jumbo Patch All-Star relic cards #/6 - there seems to be a large set checklist of these and it would be fun to try and bid on your favorite player.
Also, the Bengals former QB Carson Palmer was traded to Oakland for at least a #1 and #2 NFL Draft Pick. The Raiders really needed a QB to keep the sell-outs going, but the sure did trade away a lot to get him. The Bengals rate at getting 2 starters for a QB that quit on them, I think both teams got what they needed.
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