3d ago
Interview With Michael Blaskewicz (Artist Behind The Alter Ego Super Heroes Set in 2025 Topps Chrome Update Baseball) On How Rickey Henderson Played A Special Role For The Set
EPISODE 336 - Clark welcomes to the pod, Michael Blaskewicz, the artist behind what could be the coolest insert set of 2025 found in this year's Topps Chrome Update Baseball set. Blaskewicz drew the 10-card Alter Ego Super Heroes set featuring such MLB stars as Aaron "All Rise" Judge, Rickey "Man Of Steal" Henderson, and Shohei "Sho-Time" Ohtani. He shares how his partnership with Topps came about and where he drew his inspiration for the cards as well as some clues about little details and easter eggs in the card drawings. To see his artwork, visit https://alteredegos.org/ or follow him on IG at https://instagram.com/alteredegos.official -------------------------- CONNECT WITH US! Instagram: @cardstothemoon | @fivecardguys (Clark) | @yntegritysportscards (Hyung) | @tradeyouatrecess (John) Website: https://fivecardguys.com/podcast Daily Auctions (w/ affiliate links): https://fivecardguys.com/dailyauctions If you have any questions about the hobby that you would like addressed, email us at hello@fivecardguys.com or DM us on Instagram at @cardstothemoon or @fivecardguys .
6d ago
PSA Scandal Really Going To Make A Difference To Their Bottom Line?; Is The Next $1M Shohei Ohtani Card Worth It?
EPISODE 335 - Clark and Hyung open the show by talking about the next $1 million card of Shohei Ohtani and whether it can hold its value in the long-term. Then for Hobby Headlines, the guys give their two cents on the whole PSA scandal involving its buyback program. Will it make any difference on their bottom line? Does PSA need to be held more accountable to the hobby? Was it a one-off mistake? Then they play Over/Under with cards worth around $10K before ending the episode with their regular weekly segment called "Pick 1." -------------------------- CONNECT WITH US! Instagram: @cardstothemoon | @fivecardguys (Clark) | @yntegritysportscards (Hyung) | @tradeyouatrecess (John) Website: https://fivecardguys.com/podcast Daily Auctions (w/ affiliate links): https://fivecardguys.com/dailyauctions If you have any questions about the hobby that you would like addressed, email us at hello@fivecardguys.com or DM us on Instagram at @cardstothemoon or @fivecardguys .
Dec 9
Five Athletes Whose Card Values Keep Skyrocketing (Still Good To Invest In?); Dutch Auction For Topps Chrome Basketball First Day Issue A Good Thing?; Quiz Show With November Grading Data
EPISODE 334 - Clark and Hyung start the show by talking about the pros and cons of selling the Topps Chrome Basketball First Day Issue boxes via Dutch Auction. For Hobby Headlines, the guys discuss 5 athletes whose card values have been going up, and decide whether they are worth still investing in (or hoping for a dip later on.) Then they play Quiz Show using the November grading data from gemrate.com before ending the episode with their regular weekly segment called "Pick 1." -------------------------- CONNECT WITH US! Instagram: @cardstothemoon | @fivecardguys (Clark) | @yntegritysportscards (Hyung) | @tradeyouatrecess (John) Website: https://fivecardguys.com/podcast Daily Auctions (w/ affiliate links): https://fivecardguys.com/dailyauctions If you have any questions about the hobby that you would like addressed, email us at hello@fivecardguys.com or DM us on Instagram at @cardstothemoon or @fivecardguys .
Dec 5
Shout-Outs To Podcast Listeners; Spotify Wrapped Summary For 2025; Plus Another Contest Giveaway
EPISODE 333 - Clark hosts the Friday episode solo to give multipe shout-outs to podcast listeners who all had awesome positive feedback about Cards To The Moon. As the 5th season of the podcast wraps up, Clark also shares some Spotify Wrapped data showing the continued growth of the pod. And there's another small giveaway as a show of appreciation with three Topps Now cards in the prize pack, including an autograph card from Denzel Clarke who stopped by the studio recently. To enter and for details, check out the pinned post @fivecardguys on Instagram ( https://instagram.com/fivecardguys ) and DM him there saying you want to enter. Double entry for those who mentioned they heard the contest first on the pod. (Must be residents of U.S. or Canada to enter.) -------------------------- CONNECT WITH US! Instagram: @cardstothemoon | @fivecardguys (Clark) | @yntegritysportscards (Hyung) | @tradeyouatrecess (John) Website: https://fivecardguys.com/podcast Daily Auctions (w/ affiliate links): https://fivecardguys.com/dailyauctions If you have any questions about the hobby that you would like addressed, email us at hello@fivecardguys.com or DM us on Instagram at @cardstothemoon or @fivecardguys .
Dec 2
PSA Still On Top Despite Longer Turnaround Times And More Costs To Grade; Snype Is Dead (Part 2); Talking About "The Future" In New Segment
EPISODE 332 - Clark, Will, and Roy are back together to discuss the update on Snype, Rick Probstein's new auction platform, after it was announced that it would be shut down and recent allegations of shill bidding. Will hobbyists and collectors trust Probstein Auctions? For Hobby Headlines, the guys give their takes on PSA, the leading grading card company, as they announce longer turnaround times for most of their service levels. They discuss whether any grading company can stop PSA now? Afterwards, they go over a new segment called "The Future" where they talk future plans, trends, and predictions. Then they end the episode with their regular weekly segment called "Pick 1." -------------------------- CONNECT WITH US! Instagram: @cardstothemoon | @fivecardguys (Clark) | @yntegritysportscards (Hyung) | @tradeyouatrecess (John) Website: https://fivecardguys.com/podcast Daily Auctions (w/ affiliate links): https://fivecardguys.com/dailyauctions If you have any questions about the hobby that you would like addressed, email us at hello@fivecardguys.com or DM us on Instagram at @cardstothemoon or @fivecardguys .
Nov 25
Defensive Shill Bidding A Defensible Strategy?; The Downfall of Snype (Part 1); Playing Over/Under With A Twist
EPISODE 331 - Clark, Hyung, and John are back to discuss what went wrong with Snype, Rick Probstein's new auction platform (this episode was recorded before the news that Snype.com has shut down for good.) Next for Hobby Headlines, the guys talk about the latest shill bidding controversy with high-end collector Patrick Ryan who was on Dr. James Beckett's podcast who talked about "defensive shill bidding." Afterwards, the guys play a round of "Over/Under" with a twist before ending the episode with their regular weekly segment called "Pick 1." -------------------------- CONNECT WITH US! Instagram: @cardstothemoon | @fivecardguys (Clark) | @yntegritysportscards (Hyung) | @tradeyouatrecess (John) Website: https://fivecardguys.com/podcast Daily Auctions (w/ affiliate links): https://fivecardguys.com/dailyauctions If you have any questions about the hobby that you would like addressed, email us at hello@fivecardguys.com or DM us on Instagram at @cardstothemoon or @fivecardguys .
Nov 21
Contest Giveaway Details For Last Week's Mistake; Plus Few Updates On Hobby-Related Trips For 2026!
EPISODE 330 - Clark confesses to a mistake he made last week by not airing a Friday episode. So to try to make it up to loyal listeners, he's holding a small giveaway contest for some sports cards plus a couple of other goodies. To enter and for details, check out the pinned post @fivecardguys on Instagram ( https://instagram.com/fivecardguys ) and DM him there saying you want to enter. Double entry for those who mentioned they heard the contest first on the pod. (Must be residents of U.S. or Canada to enter.) And to conclude the short episode, Clark provides a few updates on some upcoming hobby-related trips including a big one in July 2026. Follow us for TCG card content @gamecardguys on IG ! -------------------------- CONNECT WITH US! Instagram: @cardstothemoon | @fivecardguys (Clark) | @yntegritysportscards (Hyung) | @tradeyouatrecess (John) Website: https://fivecardguys.com/podcast Daily Auctions (w/ affiliate links): https://fivecardguys.com/dailyauctions If you have any questions about the hobby that you would like addressed, email us at hello@fivecardguys.com or DM us on Instagram at @cardstothemoon or @fivecardguys .
Nov 18
The Impact On Sports Card Shows With The Recent Hobby Boom; How A World Series Run Affect Card Sales; Show And Tell With Recent Pick-Ups With Guest Host Darrell (aka DC)
EPISODE 329 - Clark welcomes Darrell Chan (aka DC) as a guest host for this episode, and off the top, they talk about his experience as a vendor at the recent Sport Card Expo in Toronto and just how hot the Blue Jays baseball cards were as a result of the team's World Series run. Then for Hobby Headlines, DC talks about his all the sports card shows he's been to in 2025 and how the uptick in the hobby has impacted card shows across North America. For "Show And Tell," DC shows some of his big recent pick-ups and tells how he acquired them, as well as what he hopes to do with the cards in the future. Then they end the episode with their regular weekly segment called "Pick 1." -------------------------- CONNECT WITH US! Instagram: @cardstothemoon | @fivecardguys (Clark) | @yntegritysportscards (Hyung) | @tradeyouatrecess (John) Website: https://fivecardguys.com/podcast Daily Auctions (w/ affiliate links): https://fivecardguys.com/dailyauctions If you have any questions about the hobby that you would like addressed, email us at hello@fivecardguys.com or DM us on Instagram at @cardstothemoon or @fivecardguys .
Nov 11
Choosing The Winners For Mantel's The Hobby Awards Plus Calling Out Notable Absent Nominations; Discussing The Vibes At Sport Card Expo; Plus Ohtani Pick 1
EPISODE 328 - Clark, Hyung, and John start the show by discussing their recent Sport Card Expo experience in Toronto. Then for Hobby Headlines, the guys go over some of the major categories for Mantel's The Hobby Awards including Best Auction House and Best Sports Card Product, and discuss which ones they would vote for. Then they play a round of "Over/Under" with some less popular Shohei Ohtani cards before ending the episode with their regular weekly segment called "Pick 1." -------------------------- CONNECT WITH US! Instagram: @cardstothemoon | @fivecardguys (Clark) | @yntegritysportscards (Hyung) | @tradeyouatrecess (John) Website: https://fivecardguys.com/podcast Daily Auctions (w/ affiliate links): https://fivecardguys.com/dailyauctions If you have any questions about the hobby that you would like addressed, email us at hello@fivecardguys.com or DM us on Instagram at @cardstothemoon or @fivecardguys .
Nov 4
Is Current State Of The Hobby In Trouble? (Breaking Down Jason Masherah's Blog Post); Better Value In Topps Basketball: Wemby Licensed Autograph Vs. Cooper Flagg Rookie Autograph Card
EPISODE 327 - Clark, Will, and Roy start the show by talking about which card is better value from this year's Topps Basketball set: Wemby first licensed autograph card or Cooper Flagg's rookie autograph card? For Hobby Headlines, the guys break down the blog post by Jason Masherah, Upper Deck president, that warn against the current state of the hobby (with speculators/investors/flippers having a part in propping up the market). Then they play a round of "Quiz Show" before ending the episode with their regular weekly segment called "Pick 1." -------------------------- CONNECT WITH US! Instagram: @cardstothemoon | @fivecardguys (Clark) | @yntegritysportscards (Hyung) | @tradeyouatrecess (John) Website: https://fivecardguys.com/podcast Daily Auctions (w/ affiliate links): https://fivecardguys.com/dailyauctions If you have any questions about the hobby that you would like addressed, email us at hello@fivecardguys.com or DM us on Instagram at @cardstothemoon or @fivecardguys .
Oct 31
Do You Agree With What ChatGPT Thinks Are The Top 10 Most Iconic Sports Cards (Vintage and Modern)
EPISODE 326 - Clark runs solo on this Friday podcast episode with a little assistance from ChatGPT, which helped produce a couple of Top 10 lists of some iconic sports cards. And as referenced in this pod, if you want to know why the Ken Griffey Jr. 1989 Upper Deck rookie card is so iconic, see our YouTube video here. -------------------------- CONNECT WITH US! Instagram: @cardstothemoon | @fivecardguys (Clark) | @yntegritysportscards (Hyung) | @tradeyouatrecess (John) Website: https://fivecardguys.com/podcast Daily Auctions (w/ affiliate links): https://fivecardguys.com/dailyauctions If you have any questions about the hobby that you would like addressed, email us at hello@fivecardguys.com or DM us on Instagram at @cardstothemoon or @fivecardguys .
Oct 28
What Do You Do With Shohei Ohtani Cards? Does Topps Now Cards Have Long-Term Value? Playing Another Round Of Quiz Show
EPISODE 325 - Clark, Hyung, and John start the show by discussing the rise of Topps Now cards and whether any of these cards will have long-term value. Then for Hobby Headlines, the guys talk about what to do with Shohei Ohtani cards. Do you buy high expecting prices to go higher? Do you wait til the off-season hoping for some kind of correction? If you have Ohtani cards, do you sell now or hold? Then they play a round of "Quiz Show" before ending the episode with their regular weekly segment called "Pick 1." -------------------------- CONNECT WITH US! Instagram: @cardstothemoon | @fivecardguys (Clark) | @yntegritysportscards (Hyung) | @tradeyouatrecess (John) Website: https://fivecardguys.com/podcast Daily Auctions (w/ affiliate links): https://fivecardguys.com/dailyauctions If you have any questions about the hobby that you would like addressed, email us at hello@fivecardguys.com or DM us on Instagram at @cardstothemoon or @fivecardguys .
Oct 21
PSA Grading Upcharges Fair Or Foul?; NBA Debut Patch Cards Better Than NT Or Flawless?; Playing Over/Under With $1K Shohei Cards
EPISODE 324 - Clark and Hyung start the show discussing the NBA Debut Patch cards and whether this will make basketball card collectors forget about National Treasures and Flawless high-end cards. Then for Hobby Headlines, they discuss a few mini-headlines starting with Geoff Wilson's (aka @sportscardinvestor) take on PSA grading upcharges and why he doesn't mind paying a $4,000 fee for one of his cards. They also touch on the potential popularity of Home Court Advantage cards in the upcoming Topps Basketball Set. And to wrap up the segment they discuss the Topps Chrome X Labubu partnership. Then they play a round of "Over/Under" before ending the episode with their regular weekly segment called "Pick 1." -------------------------- CONNECT WITH US! Instagram: @cardstothemoon | @fivecardguys (Clark) | @yntegritysportscards (Hyung) | @tradeyouatrecess (John) Website: https://fivecardguys.com/podcast Daily Auctions (w/ affiliate links): https://fivecardguys.com/dailyauctions If you have any questions about the hobby that you would like addressed, email us at hello@fivecardguys.com or DM us on Instagram at @cardstothemoon or @fivecardguys .
Oct 17
Conversation About Cards Over Lunch With Clark, Will, And Roy; GradedGuards Worth It For Your Slabs?; Extended Video Podcast Clips On YouTube!
EPISODE 323 - Clark starts the show solo to give a heads up about the fivecardguys YouTube page where there will be more extended video podcast clips ( like this one here. ) Then Clark plays a conversation over lunch with co-hosts Will and Roy on what they're collecting these days and why Roy is now a convert when it comes to GradedGuards. -------------------------- CONNECT WITH US! Instagram: @cardstothemoon | @fivecardguys (Clark) | @yntegritysportscards (Hyung) | @tradeyouatrecess (John) Website: https://fivecardguys.com/podcast Daily Auctions (w/ affiliate links): https://fivecardguys.com/dailyauctions If you have any questions about the hobby that you would like addressed, email us at hello@fivecardguys.com or DM us on Instagram at @cardstothemoon or @fivecardguys .
Oct 14
Hobby Chain Stores Spell Trouble For Local Card Stores? (ie. Card Vault By Tom Brady, Dave And Adams); Discussing Topps New Incentive: Three Kings Baseball Card; Plus Another Round Of Quiz Show!
EPISODE 322 - Clark, Hyung, and John open the show talking about the new Three Kings baseball card given by Topps to any collector who has a baseball player's three best cards: MLB Debut Patch 1/1, 1st Bowman Chrome Superfractor 1/1, and the Topps Chrome Superfractor 1/1. Next for Hobby Headlines, the guys discuss the expansion of Card Vault By Tom Brady stores in the U.S. as well as the growth of hobby chain stores in the future. Then they play a round of "Quiz Show" before ending the episode with their regular weekly segment called "Pick 1." -------------------------- CONNECT WITH US! Instagram: @cardstothemoon | @fivecardguys (Clark) | @yntegritysportscards (Hyung) | @tradeyouatrecess (John) Website: https://fivecardguys.com/podcast Daily Auctions (w/ affiliate links): https://fivecardguys.com/dailyauctions If you have any questions about the hobby that you would like addressed, email us at hello@fivecardguys.com or DM us on Instagram at @cardstothemoon or @fivecardguys .
Oct 7
Should eBay Worry About Probstein Leaving Its Platform To Launch A New One (With Less Selling Fees); 2025-26 Topps Basketball Set Review; Guessing Over/Under $30K On Recently Sold Cards
EPISODE 321 - Clark and Hyung start the show talking about the upcoming 2025-26 Topps Basketball set, which will feature Victor Wembanyama's first licensed autograph card. Will this paper product be a huge success or is everyone still just waiting for Topps Chrome? Then for Hobby Headlines, the guys discuss Rick Probstein's move to no longer sell on eBay as a power seller, but instead sell on his own platform called Snype. They discuss the pros and cons, and whether eBay should be afraid or not. Next, they play a round of "Over/Under" before ending the show with their regular weekly segment called "Pick 1." -------------------------- CONNECT WITH US! Instagram: @cardstothemoon | @fivecardguys (Clark) | @yntegritysportscards (Hyung) | @tradeyouatrecess (John) Website: https://fivecardguys.com/podcast Daily Auctions (w/ affiliate links): https://fivecardguys.com/dailyauctions If you have any questions about the hobby that you would like addressed, email us at hello@fivecardguys.com or DM us on Instagram at @cardstothemoon or @fivecardguys .
Oct 3
Why I'm Thinking Of Changing The Way I Buy And Sell Cards In The Future
EPISODE 320 - Clark runs solo on this Friday edition of the show and explains why he's going to turn to vaulting as a way to buy and sell cards moving forward for many of his cards. What are your thoughts on vaulting in general? DM us @fivecardguys or @cardstothemoon , or email us at hello@fivecardguys.com -------------------------- CONNECT WITH US! Instagram: @cardstothemoon | @fivecardguys (Clark) | @yntegritysportscards (Hyung) | @tradeyouatrecess (John) Website: https://fivecardguys.com/podcast Daily Auctions (w/ affiliate links): https://fivecardguys.com/dailyauctions If you have any questions about the hobby that you would like addressed, email us at hello@fivecardguys.com or DM us on Instagram at @cardstothemoon or @fivecardguys .
Sep 30
Recounting First Hand Experience Setting Up As A Vendor At Local Card Show; Roy Recounts Experience As A Dealer Abroad (In Vancity Card Show); Another Fun Round Of Quiz Show
EPISODE 319 - Clark, Will, and Roy open the show with Roy talking about his experience setting up at a card show abroad for the first time (Vancity Card Show in Vancouver) and what the scene was like in the west coast. Then for Hobby Headlines, the guys replay some of their clips they recorded live at Vaughan Con a month ago where they talked about their experience setting up as vendors at a local card show. Then back in the studio, they follow up each question with what they've learned as a vendor as well as discussing the state of card shows now in this recent hobby boom. Next, Tthey play a round of "Quiz Show" before ending the show with their regular weekly segment called "Pick 1." -------------------------- CONNECT WITH US! Instagram: @cardstothemoon | @fivecardguys (Clark) | @yntegritysportscards (Hyung) | @tradeyouatrecess (John) Website: https://fivecardguys.com/podcast Daily Auctions (w/ affiliate links): https://fivecardguys.com/dailyauctions If you have any questions about the hobby that you would like addressed, email us at hello@fivecardguys.com or DM us on Instagram at @cardstothemoon or @fivecardguys .
Sep 23
Breaking Ground: The Mintink Story Featuring John Amendola (Founder And CEO)
EPISODE 318: In a new series called "Breaking Ground," we talk to successful entrepreneurs, content creators, and innovators in the hobby on their story of how they built their brand and business. For the inaugural episode, Clark of @fivecardguys interviews John Amendola, Founder and CEO of Mintink , who came from humble beginnings to making Mintink one of the most visible and growing hobby shop in Canada. If you have any suggestions on who'd you like to see interviewed for the "Breaking Ground" series, email us at hello@fivecardguys.com or DM us on Instagram @fivecardguys or @cardstothemoon . -------------------------- CONNECT WITH US! Instagram: @cardstothemoon | @fivecardguys (Clark) | @yntegritysportscards (Hyung) | @tradeyouatrecess (John) Website: https://fivecardguys.com/podcast Daily Auctions (w/ affiliate links): https://fivecardguys.com/dailyauctions If you have any questions about the hobby that you would like addressed, email us at hello@fivecardguys.com or DM us on Instagram at @cardstothemoon or @fivecardguys .
Sep 19
Interview With Humi (Founder of Hobbycon) On Putting On 20+ Shows Across The Country In Just Eight Months; Plus A Teaser On New Series Called "Breaking Ground" Launching Next Episode!
EPISODE 317 - Clark opens the show teasing a new series launching Tuesday (Sept. 23, 2025) called "Breaking Ground" profiling successful entrepreneurs, content creators, and innovators in the hobby. Don't miss the inaugural episode dropping next week. Check out the teaser on our IG pages @fivecardguys or @cardstothemoon ! Then Clark plays the interview he had with Humi, founder of Hobbycon , who only started eight months ago but has already put on 24 shows across Canada featuring new vendors as well as popular Pokemon voice actors dropping by. He shares how he did it and what makes Hobbycon stand out from other shows. -------------------------- CONNECT WITH US! Instagram: @cardstothemoon | @fivecardguys (Clark) | @yntegritysportscards (Hyung) | @tradeyouatrecess (John) Website: https://fivecardguys.com/podcast Daily Auctions (w/ affiliate links): https://fivecardguys.com/dailyauctions If you have any questions about the hobby that you would like addressed, email us at hello@fivecardguys.com or DM us on Instagram at @cardstothemoon or @fivecardguys .
Sep 16
Fanatics Fest Taking Place July 2026 A Good Or Disastrous Move?; New Ideas For Topps' Customer Appreciation Day; Discussing Hyung's Connection To Mets Rookie Pitcher Jonah Tong
EPISODE 316 - Clark and Hyung open the show discussing the MLB debut of Jonah Tong, New York Mets rookie pitcher, who Hyung knows personally. They talk about his future potential as well as the hype surrounding both him as a player and in the hobby. Then for Hobby Headlines, the guys first discuss their initial thoughts on Fanatics Fest moving to July in 2026 to coincide with the FIFA World Cup Finals. Is this move good or bad for Fanatics Fest especially with other big shows taking place during the same time period (including the National 10 days later.) Next, they also talk about Topps' first Customer Appreciation Day with several activations happening at various retailers and MLB ballparks. Will the "perks" entice new people into the hobby? Then they play a round of "Quiz Show" with 1 question about which player and TCG characters are in the top 5 for their cards being graded. Lastly, they end the show with their regular weekly segment called "Pick 1." -------------------------- CONNECT WITH US! Instagram: @cardstothemoon | @fivecardguys (Clark) | @yntegritysportscards (Hyung) | @tradeyouatrecess (John) Website: https://fivecardguys.com/podcast Daily Auctions (w/ affiliate links): https://fivecardguys.com/dailyauctions If you have any questions about the hobby that you would like addressed, email us at hello@fivecardguys.com or DM us on Instagram at @cardstothemoon or @fivecardguys .
Sep 9
Banning Customer-To-Customer Sales And Trades At Card Show Short-Sighted Or Fair?; Record-Breaking Card Sales Online A Bubble Or Bull Signal?; Quiz Show On Grading Report For August 2025
EPISODE 315 - Clark and John start the show talk about the record-breaking month of card sales online and discuss whether it's another bubble or if card values are going to the moon. Then for Hobby Headlines, the guys talk about the Lake Worth Card Show drama where organizers have banned customer-to-customer sales and trades. Is this short-sighted or is it fair? Then they play a round of "Quiz Show" with questions centered around the August 2025 grading report from gemrate.com before ending the show with their regular weekly segment called "Pick 1." -------------------------- CONNECT WITH US! Instagram: @cardstothemoon | @fivecardguys (Clark) | @yntegritysportscards (Hyung) | @tradeyouatrecess (John) Website: https://fivecardguys.com/podcast Daily Auctions (w/ affiliate links): https://fivecardguys.com/dailyauctions If you have any questions about the hobby that you would like addressed, email us at hello@fivecardguys.com or DM us on Instagram at @cardstothemoon or @fivecardguys .
Sep 5
Why Is PSA Offering Cash For Cards Once Grade Is Revealed?; Clark Featured On Inspired Collectors Spotlight Interview
EPISODE 314 - Clark hosts another Friday episode solo, first giving his thoughts on the recent announcement that PSA is making offers to buy cards right after they're graded (for its repack product possibly?) Then Clark plays the interview that he was on with Josh @inspiredsportscards as part of the Autograph Edition of the Inspired Collectors Spotlight series on his IG page. Let us know how you did by DMing us @fivecardguys or @cardstothemoon on Instagram. -------------------------- CONNECT WITH US! Instagram: @cardstothemoon | @fivecardguys (Clark) | @yntegritysportscards (Hyung) | @tradeyouatrecess (John) Website: https://fivecardguys.com/podcast Daily Auctions (w/ affiliate links): https://fivecardguys.com/dailyauctions If you have any questions about the hobby that you would like addressed, email us at hello@fivecardguys.com or DM us on Instagram at @cardstothemoon or @fivecardguys .
Sep 2
Breaking Down Kevin O'Leary's Comments About The Hobby After Purchasing $12.9 Million Kobe/Michael Jordan Card; The Future of Vaulting Cards With PSA Reaching 1 Million Cards Vaulted
EPISODE 313 - Clark and Hyung opens the show discussing the future of vaulting in light of the recent announcement by Nat Turner, CEO of Collectors, that PSA just vaulted 1 million cards with hundreds of thousands more currently being graded for the vault. Then for Hobby Headlines, the guys talk about the $12.9 million purchase of the Kobe Bryant/Michael Jordan dual logoman autograph card by Shark Tank Investor Kevin O'Leary with high-end collector Shyne and Paul Warshaw, a third investor . In particular, they break down some of O'Leary's comments in recent media interviews about his thoughts about the future of the hobby. Then they play another round of "Over/Under" before ending the show with their regular weekly segment called "Pick 1." -------------------------- CONNECT WITH US! Instagram: @cardstothemoon | @fivecardguys (Clark) | @yntegritysportscards (Hyung) | @tradeyouatrecess (John) Website: https://fivecardguys.com/podcast Daily Auctions (w/ affiliate links): https://fivecardguys.com/dailyauctions If you have any questions about the hobby that you would like addressed, email us at hello@fivecardguys.com or DM us on Instagram at @cardstothemoon or @fivecardguys .
Aug 26
How To Run A More Effective Card Promo Than The Disastrous McDonald's Pokemon Card Campaign In Japan; Travis Scott Ruining WWE X Cactus Jack Release?; New Segment Called "Sneaky Plays"
EPISODE 312 - Clark, Will, and Roy come together again for their monthly pod session. In this episode, Will gives an update on the upcoming Cactus Jack WWE card collaboration and whether the rumoured strained relationship between Travis Scott and WWE will impact sales of the set. Then for Hobby Headlines, the guys talk about the launch of the McDonald's Pokemon card promo that led to long lineups and many Happy Meals being wasted, which ultimately ended the promo after just one day. They discussed ideas of how to better run the promo for the future with some good and some bad takes. Then they play a new segment called "Sneaky Plays" before ending the show with their regular weekly segment called "Pick 1." -------------------------- CONNECT WITH US! Instagram: @cardstothemoon | @fivecardguys (Clark) | @yntegritysportscards (Hyung) | @tradeyouatrecess (John) Website: https://fivecardguys.com/podcast Daily Auctions (w/ affiliate links): https://fivecardguys.com/dailyauctions If you have any questions about the hobby that you would like addressed, email us at hello@fivecardguys.com or DM us on Instagram at @cardstothemoon or @fivecardguys .
Aug 22
Five Quiz Show Questions On The 1952 Topps Mickey Mantle Baseball Card #311 (For Episode 311!)
EPISODE 311 - Clark hosts this short episode solo and dedicates it to arguably the most iconic baseball card in history: the 1952 Topps Mickey Mantle. Why? Because it's card #311 (for episode 311...see what we did there?) And for this specific episode, Clark prepared five (plus one bonus) questions in a Quiz Show format all about 1952 Topps Mickey Mantle baseball card. Let us know how you did by DMing us @fivecardguys or @cardstothemoon on Instagram. -------------------------- CONNECT WITH US! Instagram: @cardstothemoon | @fivecardguys (Clark) | @yntegritysportscards (Hyung) | @tradeyouatrecess (John) Website: https://fivecardguys.com/podcast Daily Auctions (w/ affiliate links): https://fivecardguys.com/dailyauctions If you have any questions about the hobby that you would like addressed, email us at hello@fivecardguys.com or DM us on Instagram at @cardstothemoon or @fivecardguys .
Aug 19
What's Working and What's Not Working In The Hobby (Dissecting The Athletic Article); High Profile Soccer Players Coming To MLS Good For Soccer Card Market?
EPISODE 310 - Clark and Hyung start the show by discussing what impact (if any) Son Heung-Min and other high-profile players previously on famous European clubs and now playing in the MLS will have on the popularity of soccer cards in North America. For Hobby Headlines, they go over the recent article in The Athletic titled Sports card industry leaders on what’s working and why trust needs to be improved . Then Clark and Hyung discuss whether they agree or disagree with their comments. Then they play a quick game of "Over/Under" before ending the show with their regular weekly segment called "Pick 1." -------------------------- CONNECT WITH US! Instagram: @cardstothemoon | @fivecardguys (Clark) | @yntegritysportscards (Hyung) | @tradeyouatrecess (John) Website: https://fivecardguys.com/podcast Daily Auctions (w/ affiliate links): https://fivecardguys.com/dailyauctions If you have any questions about the hobby that you would like addressed, email us at hello@fivecardguys.com or DM us on Instagram at @cardstothemoon or @fivecardguys .
Aug 12
New Repack Products And Collaborations Keep Coming!; High-End Caitlin Clark Cards A Good Investment?; Playing "Guess the Beckett Price"
EPISODE 309 - Clark and Hyung open the show talking about the recent record-breaking sale of the Caitlin Clark rookie logoman card and if these sale prices can be seen as a good investment. Then for Hobby Headlines, they dive deeper into two new repack products/collaborations, which include PSA X Gamestop and eBay X Arena Club. Then they introduce a new segment called "Guess The Beckett Price" where Clark gives a PSA 10 comp of one card and Hyung has to guess how much the BGS 9.5 sold for. Lastly, they end the show with the show's regular weekly segment called "Pick 1." -------------------------- CONNECT WITH US! Instagram: @cardstothemoon | @fivecardguys (Clark) | @yntegritysportscards (Hyung) | @tradeyouatrecess (John) Website: https://fivecardguys.com/podcast Daily Auctions (w/ affiliate links): https://fivecardguys.com/dailyauctions If you have any questions about the hobby that you would like addressed, email us at hello@fivecardguys.com or DM us on Instagram at @cardstothemoon or @fivecardguys .
Aug 8
Interview With Dave B. (@wolfheartscards) On The Soccer Card Market, Why He's Selling Lamine Yamal, Soccer Card Expo Vs. The National; Plus Lessons Learned Grading A Superfractor
EPISODE 308 - Clark opens the show talking about his Bobby Witt Jr. 1/1 superfractor submission to PSA where he got a ton of negative feedback on Facebook. But he also got plenty of comments about people valuing the PSA 8 slab for the 1/1 (in this case.) So based on these facts, Clark has advice to give any future content creator in the hobby space. Then the rest of the show, Clark interviews Dave B. (@wolfheartscards) who provided insight into the soccer card market, what he's doing with the super-hot Lamine Yamal cards, why the Soccer Card Expo took place at the same time as The National in the same city, potential rookies and prospects to collect, and the impact of the World Cup and MLS on soccer cards in the near future. -------------------------- CONNECT WITH US! Instagram: @cardstothemoon | @fivecardguys (Clark) | @yntegritysportscards (Hyung) | @tradeyouatrecess (John) Website: https://fivecardguys.com/podcast Daily Auctions (w/ affiliate links): https://fivecardguys.com/dailyauctions If you have any questions about the hobby that you would like addressed, email us at hello@fivecardguys.com or DM us on Instagram at @cardstothemoon or @fivecardguys .
Aug 5
Reporting Back From The National! (The Good, Bad, and Ugly); Interview With DC, Martin and Steph On How This Year's Show Compared To Past Years; Opening Topps Exchange Boxes Live
EPISODE 307 - Clark is back from his first National Sports Collectors Convention in Chicago and he reports back with his experience of the largest card show in the world as well as the pros and cons of this year's National. Then he plays an interview with Darrell Chan (DC), Martin and Steph (TripleCz) they did in-person at the National. They compare this year's event to the previous ones they've gone to in years past. Plus DC rips open three Topps Exchange boxes and explains how he got them and finally reveals his hits. -------------------------- CONNECT WITH US! Instagram: @cardstothemoon | @fivecardguys (Clark) | @yntegritysportscards (Hyung) | @tradeyouatrecess (John) Website: https://fivecardguys.com/podcast Daily Auctions (w/ affiliate links): https://fivecardguys.com/dailyauctions If you have any questions about the hobby that you would like addressed, email us at hello@fivecardguys.com or DM us on Instagram at @cardstothemoon or @fivecardguys .
Jul 29
Graded Grails (PSA Authenticated Repacks) Good For The Hobby?; Quick Review Of 2025 Topps Chrome Baseball; Plus Playing Over/Under Guessing Which Cards Sold Above Or Below $50K
EPISODE 306 - Clark and Hyung open the show talking about the release of the 2025 Topps Chrome Baseball set including their thoughts on the gold Logoman cards as well as the new insert cards. Then for Hobby Headlines, they discuss the recent announcement of the PSA authenticated repacks called Graded Grails. Is it good for the hobby or are we headed in the wrong direction? Next, they play a round of Over/Under guessing whether recent sales of sports cards were over or under $50,000. Then they end the show with their regular weekly segment called "Pick 1." -------------------------- CONNECT WITH US! Instagram: @cardstothemoon | @fivecardguys (Clark) | @yntegritysportscards (Hyung) | @tradeyouatrecess (John) Website: https://fivecardguys.com/podcast Daily Auctions (w/ affiliate links): https://fivecardguys.com/dailyauctions If you have any questions about the hobby that you would like addressed, email us at hello@fivecardguys.com or DM us on Instagram at @cardstothemoon or @fivecardguys .
Jul 25
Interview With Josh @InspiredSportsCards On His Unique Way Of Interviewing Collectors, Hosting Weekly Hobby Trivia On IG, And Pick 1 (Judge Vs. Ohtani); Plus Who's Going To The National This Year?
EPISODE 305 - Clark opens the show solo making a call out for those attending The National this year in Chicago. If you like to meet up and record a little something for the pod, DM us @fivecardguys or @cardstothemoon on Instagram! And/or if you've been to The National before, let us know your top tips for having a great time at the show! For the rest of the show, Clark interviews Josh @inspiredsportscards who started a fairly unique way to interview fellow collectors. He also hosts weekly trivia questions on his IG page for his followers. And Josh goes over his collecting style and why he likes to player collect (guess who's on his short PC list!) -------------------------- CONNECT WITH US! Instagram: @cardstothemoon | @fivecardguys (Clark) | @yntegritysportscards (Hyung) | @tradeyouatrecess (John) Website: https://fivecardguys.com/podcast Daily Auctions (w/ affiliate links): https://fivecardguys.com/dailyauctions If you have any questions about the hobby that you would like addressed, email us at hello@fivecardguys.com or DM us on Instagram at @cardstothemoon or @fivecardguys .
Jul 22
Can Gen Z And Millennials Be Right About Pokemon Cards Beating Stock Market (And Any Lessons To Be Learned From Gen X Who Collected Sports Cards In COVID Era?); Another Round Of Quiz Show!
EPISODE 304 - Clark is joined again by Will and Roy to get an update on the Pokemon and wrestling card markets off the top. Then for Hobby Headlines, they go through an article titled "Gen Z men are obsessed with Pokémon cards—they’re using ‘boy math’ to argue that they’ll beat Nvidia stock and the S&P 500" published in Fortune Magazine to see how the Pokemon market compares to the sports card market during the peak COVID era. Next, they play a round of Quiz Show where they try to guess some fun trivia questions before ending the show the regular weekly segment called "Pick 1." -------------------------- CONNECT WITH US! Instagram: @cardstothemoon | @fivecardguys (Clark) | @yntegritysportscards (Hyung) | @tradeyouatrecess (John) Website: https://fivecardguys.com/podcast Daily Auctions (w/ affiliate links): https://fivecardguys.com/dailyauctions If you have any questions about the hobby that you would like addressed, email us at hello@fivecardguys.com or DM us on Instagram at @cardstothemoon or @fivecardguys .
Jul 15
All About Card Shows From The Most Underrated To The Smelliest With Darrell Chan (DC) Plus Martin And Steph (TripleCz); Plus Tips And Advice For Attending The National Collectors Convention
EPISODE 303 - Clark welcomes back Darrell Chan (aka DC) to the podcast with his two friends Martin and Steph (TripleCz) who have all been travelling together to different shows across North America. They all share their experiences setting up at card shows including at the recent Fanatics Fest event this past June. And they also offer their tips and best advice for attending the upcoming show at The National Sports Collectors Convention in Chicago, which first-time goers will definitely want to listen to. Then they play a fun segment called "Which Card Show?" by naming which card shows are underrated, have the best food options on site, best cell reception, and the smelliest just to name a few categories. Then Clark gives the three a couple of choices of cards to pick during the regular weekly segment called "Pick 1." -------------------------- CONNECT WITH US! Instagram: @cardstothemoon | @fivecardguys (Clark) | @yntegritysportscards (Hyung) | @tradeyouatrecess (John) Website: https://fivecardguys.com/podcast Daily Auctions (w/ affiliate links): https://fivecardguys.com/dailyauctions If you have any questions about the hobby that you would like addressed, email us at hello@fivecardguys.com or DM us on Instagram at @cardstothemoon or @fivecardguys .
Jul 11
Will Extended Bidding On eBay Auctions Be Permanent And Will It Begin To Raise Comps?; Check Out Hilarious Bobby Witt Jr. And Jac Caglianone Dual Inscribed Autos In Bowman Chrome
EPISODE 302 - Clark and Hyung open the Friday show talking abou the hilarious dual inscription autograph cards that Bobby Witt Jr. signed along with his Royals' teammate Jac Caglianone. Then they get into the discussion of the day, which is the recent news that eBay has begun testing extended bidding on some auctions. Is this a good thing for buyers or sellers? Will the pilot program be made permanent? Will this raise comps of certain cards? -------------------------- CONNECT WITH US! Instagram: @cardstothemoon | @fivecardguys (Clark) | @yntegritysportscards (Hyung) | @tradeyouatrecess (John) Website: https://fivecardguys.com/podcast Daily Auctions (w/ affiliate links): https://fivecardguys.com/dailyauctions If you have any questions about the hobby that you would like addressed, email us at hello@fivecardguys.com or DM us on Instagram at @cardstothemoon or @fivecardguys .
Jul 8
Rookie Royalty Dutch Auction Format The Way Of The Future For High-End Sets?; Fanatics Fest All-Access Special Expectations; Buy Or Sell MLB Edition
EPISODE 301 - Clark and Hyung start by discussing whether or not the new Fanatics Fest All Access one-hour special will help get more people interested in the hobby. The trailer can be seen here: https://youtu.be/rZA7LZaSLzw?si=-P_Ywf-rCnqsJe-S Next for Hobby Headlines, they chime in on how the dutch auction format went for Panini America's Rookie Royalty set featuring two hit cards (one being a high-end autograph rookie card or Caitlin Clark or Angel Reese.) They also talked about the implications of continuing to release high-end sets via dutch auction including the pros and cons. Then Clark and Hyung play around of Buy Or Sell before ending the show with their regular weekly segment called "Pick 1." -------------------------- CONNECT WITH US! Instagram: @cardstothemoon | @fivecardguys (Clark) | @yntegritysportscards (Hyung) | @tradeyouatrecess (John) Website: https://fivecardguys.com/podcast Daily Auctions (w/ affiliate links): https://fivecardguys.com/dailyauctions If you have any questions about the hobby that you would like addressed, email us at hello@fivecardguys.com or DM us on Instagram at @cardstothemoon or @fivecardguys .
Jul 1
Remembering Top Podcast Moments For 300th Episode! Plus Are More Wealthy Buyers Good For The Hobby? And Discussing Veefriends X Stephen Curry Collaboration
EPISODE 300 - Clark and Hyung mark the 300th episode remembering some top moments in the podcast after the Hobby Headlines segment. But off the top, they discuss the new Veefriends collaboration with Stephen Curry for the new Super Stickers: Manga Series collection coming out in July. Then for Hobby Headlines, they talk about whether wealthy buyers coming into the hobby is a good thing overall or price out the regular collectors with more modest incomes (ie. Celebrities and rich NFL owners coming into the space.) Then Clark and Hyung remember some key moments in the podcast's history before ending the show with the how they've ended the show since Episode 1: the regular weekly segment called "Pick 1." -------------------------- CONNECT WITH US! Instagram: @cardstothemoon | @fivecardguys (Clark) | @yntegritysportscards (Hyung) | @tradeyouatrecess (John) Website: https://fivecardguys.com/podcast Daily Auctions (w/ affiliate links): https://fivecardguys.com/dailyauctions If you have any questions about the hobby that you would like addressed, email us at hello@fivecardguys.com or DM us on Instagram at @cardstothemoon or @fivecardguys .
Jun 27
Fanatics Fest Recap: Why 2025 Was Better Than 2024 And How It Might Impact The National In Future; Plus Interviews With Brent Weyer (@deepvalueinvestor) And Paul Hickey (Sports Card Strategy Show)
EPISODE 299 - Clark does a solo intro giving his thoughts on Fanatics Fest this year: What he liked, really liked, and what can be improved upon for next year. He also mentioned some highlights from the show including seeing and meeting A-listers as well as the change in card show layout this year. Then Clark plays two in-person interviews he had at Fanatics Fest. First, he connected with Brent Weyer ( @deepvalueinvestor on IG ) to discuss the amazing cards in the Museum Of Greatness, how to target potential future cards that can be one of those great cards, and of course scarcity vs grade. Then he interviews Paul Hickey of the Sports Card Strategy Show to compare Fanatics Fest last year vs this year. And also how he flipped some of the exclusive drops for a nice profit, helping pay for the trip to NYC. -------------------------- CONNECT WITH US! Instagram: @cardstothemoon | @fivecardguys (Clark) | @yntegritysportscards (Hyung) | @tradeyouatrecess (John) Website: https://fivecardguys.com/podcast Daily Auctions (w/ affiliate links): https://fivecardguys.com/dailyauctions If you have any questions about the hobby that you would like addressed, email us at hello@fivecardguys.com or DM us on Instagram at @cardstothemoon or @fivecardguys .
Jun 24
GameStop An Integral Part Of The Hobby In The Future?; Are Topps Now Cards Officially Cool?; Another Round Of Quiz Show (Theme: Grading)
EPISODE 298 - Clark, Will, and Roy are back together again where they debate whether Topps Now cards are officially cool especially after the half-a-million sale of the Stephen Curry 1/1 "Night Night" basketball card. For Hobby Headlines, the guys talk about GameStop doubling down on the hobby and moving away from video games. Will the company succeed and become a staple in the hobby moving forward? Then Clark hosts a Quiz Show with Will and Roy centered around the theme of grading before ending the show with the pod's regular weekly segment called "Pick 1." -------------------------- CONNECT WITH US! Instagram: @cardstothemoon | @fivecardguys (Clark) | @yntegritysportscards (Hyung) | @tradeyouatrecess (John) Website: https://fivecardguys.com/podcast Daily Auctions (w/ affiliate links): https://fivecardguys.com/dailyauctions If you have any questions about the hobby that you would like addressed, email us at hello@fivecardguys.com or DM us on Instagram at @cardstothemoon or @fivecardguys .
Jun 17
In-Depth Review Of Topps Series 2 Baseball (Worth The Buy?); Denzel Clarke's Incredible Catch and Hyung's Connection To The Athletics Rookie Outfielder; John Goes For The Sweep In Over/Under
EPISODE 297 - Clark, Hyung, and John are all back together again and off the top they talk about the incredible catch by Denzel Clarke who has a Topps Now card of the catch itself. Plus Hyung has a personal connection with Clarke having coached him as a teen. Then for Hobby Headlines, the guys review the recently released 2025 Topps Series 2 Baseball, going over what's returning for this year's set and what's new, are the inserts too gimmicky or cool, and who are the top flagship rookie cards to chase. Then Clark hosts a round of Over/Under with Hyung and John before ending the show with the pod's regular weekly segment called "Pick 1." -------------------------- CONNECT WITH US! Instagram: @cardstothemoon | @fivecardguys (Clark) | @yntegritysportscards (Hyung) | @tradeyouatrecess (John) Website: https://fivecardguys.com/podcast Daily Auctions (w/ affiliate links): https://fivecardguys.com/dailyauctions If you have any questions about the hobby that you would like addressed, email us at hello@fivecardguys.com or DM us on Instagram at @cardstothemoon or @fivecardguys .
Jun 13
Prepping For Fanatics Fest With Darrell Chan (aka DC) And Discussing Expectations And Hopes For Sports Card Collectors At The Show
EPISODE 296 - Clark welcomes back Darrell Chan (aka DC) back to the show where they discuss their Fanatics Fest plans taking place again in New York City on June 20-22, 2025. While Clark will be there as media, DC will be again setting up as a vendor. They talk about what their expectations are going into the event for the second year, what they hope to see that's changed, and the highlights of the inaugural season. -------------------------- CONNECT WITH US! Instagram: @cardstothemoon | @fivecardguys (Clark) | @yntegritysportscards (Hyung) | @tradeyouatrecess (John) Website: https://fivecardguys.com/podcast Daily Auctions (w/ affiliate links): https://fivecardguys.com/dailyauctions If you have any questions about the hobby that you would like addressed, email us at hello@fivecardguys.com or DM us on Instagram at @cardstothemoon or @fivecardguys .
Jun 10
Will New Walmart Live Breaking Platform Succeed With We The Hobby Card Store? More Partnerships A Good Sign For Hobby (ie. PSA + Burbank Sports Cards); PSA 10 Base Vs. PSA 9 Refractor?
EPISODE 295 - Clark and Hyung start the show discussing the hard cutoff date of May 31 by Topps for any rookie called up to be put in the baseball card set in the same year. Will this mess up Topps Update or Topps Chrome Update? Or is standardization a good thing here? For Hobby Headlines, Clark and Hyung weigh in on Walmart getting into the breaking game as it partners with We The Hobby to launch its Walmart Live platform. Is this welcome in the hobby? Will we see more of these partnerships between a large corporation or company with local hobby shops (ie. PSA and Burbank Card Store.) Is this a sign that the hobby is growing? Then Clark hosts a round of "Would You Rather" with Hyung before ending the show with the pod's regular weekly segment called "Pick 1." -------------------------- CONNECT WITH US! Instagram: @cardstothemoon | @fivecardguys (Clark) | @yntegritysportscards (Hyung) | @tradeyouatrecess (John) Website: https://fivecardguys.com/podcast Daily Auctions (w/ affiliate links): https://fivecardguys.com/dailyauctions If you have any questions about the hobby that you would like addressed, email us at hello@fivecardguys.com or DM us on Instagram at @cardstothemoon or @fivecardguys .
Jun 3
New Fanatics X Complex Series "Card Shopping" A Threat To Other Hobby Content Creators?; Fanatics Games A Gimmick Or Brilliant Idea?; Test Your Knowledge Of Current Hobby News In "Quiz Show" Segment
EPISODE 294 - Clark and Hyung open the show talking about Fanatics Games, which will be taking place at Fanatics Fest on June 20-22, 2025. They weigh in on whether $2 million worth of prizes is a good investment for Fanatics. Next, for Hobby Headlines, they continue to talk Fanatics but this time its partnership with Complex to produce a new series called "Card Shopping." Will it succeed? Will it impede on other hobby content creators that have less to no budget at all. Then Clark hosts a round of Quiz Show but this time the theme is recent hobby news. Finally, they end the show with the pod's regular weekly segment called "Pick 1." -------------------------- CONNECT WITH US! Instagram: @cardstothemoon | @fivecardguys (Clark) | @yntegritysportscards (Hyung) | @tradeyouatrecess (John) Website: https://fivecardguys.com/podcast Daily Auctions (w/ affiliate links): https://fivecardguys.com/dailyauctions If you have any questions about the hobby that you would like addressed, email us at hello@fivecardguys.com or DM us on Instagram at @cardstothemoon or @fivecardguys .
May 30
What The Paris Card Show 2025 Was Really Like; Would You Rather A PSA 8 or PSA AUTH For A 1/1 Superfractor Card?
EPISODE 293 - Clark goes solo for the Friday podcast as he recaps his time at the Paris Card Show in France. Catch the IG reel for Part 1 and Part 2 of the video recap of the Paris show. Or watch the whole clip on YouTube. Then at the end, he reveals a recent poll results from his IG story where he asked if people prefer a superfractor 1/1 card in a PSA Auth slab or a PSA 8 slab. The results were surprising! -------------------------- CONNECT WITH US! Instagram: @cardstothemoon | @fivecardguys (Clark) | @yntegritysportscards (Hyung) | @tradeyouatrecess (John) Website: https://fivecardguys.com/podcast Daily Auctions (w/ affiliate links): https://fivecardguys.com/dailyauctions If you have any questions about the hobby that you would like addressed, email us at hello@fivecardguys.com or DM us on Instagram at @cardstothemoon or @fivecardguys .
May 27
Can eBay Sustain Its Dominant Grip As Main Marketplace For Sports Cards?; Marketing For 2025 Bowman Baseball On Point? (And Looking At David Ortiz's Picks For Top Prospects To Chase This Season)
EPISODE 292 - Clark and Hyung open the show discussing the marketing for the 2025 Bowman Baseball as well as David Ortiz's picks for the top prospects to chase in this year's set. Then for Hobby Headlines, they talk about the recent earnings call by eBay, beating Wall Street expectations for Q1 with double digit growth year-on-year. They discuss the factors that contributed to the growth and whether it's sustainable for eBay to remain the number one marketplace for trading cards. Then Clark hosts another round of Quiz Show for Hyung based on a IG post by Topps looking at some of the extraordinary growth of some gold refractor rookie autographs of six players, before ending the show with the pod's regular weekly segment called "Pick 1." If you want to tune into the Conversations With Hyung Cho podcast, check it out here on Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/1p3qHKuvbc0TubeRmBGDeE -------------------------- CONNECT WITH US! Instagram: @cardstothemoon | @fivecardguys (Clark) | @yntegritysportscards (Hyung) | @tradeyouatrecess (John) Website: https://fivecardguys.com/podcast Daily Auctions (w/ affiliate links): https://fivecardguys.com/dailyauctions If you have any questions about the hobby that you would like addressed, email us at hello@fivecardguys.com or DM us on Instagram at @cardstothemoon or @fivecardguys .
May 20
Are Sports Card Shows Benefitting From Pokemon Card Explosion?; Tips For Any New Vendors Setting Up At Big Card Shows; Things We Should "Just Hate" In The Hobby
EPISODE 291 - Clark welcomes back Will and Roy who start the show by sharing their experience setting up as a vendor at the Sports Card Expo in Toronto, which is the largest card show in Canada. Roy, in particular, shares what he's learned from setting up at smaller shows vs bigger shows and gives advice to any new vendors when trying to sell their cards. Then for Hobby Headlines, they go over The Athletic article titled "How sports card shows are benefitting from the explosion in demand for Pokémon cards" and whether they agree with some of the points highlighted in the story. That includes how much sports card shows are benefitting from the Pokemon explosion, are they filling in the void left by vintage sports card dealers, and if the Pokemon hobby space is like the sports card boom during the COVID era. Then the guys participate in a new segment called "Just Hate" calling out things in the hobby that collectors should just hate (all in good fun of course) before ending the show with the pod's regular weekly segment called "Pick 1." If you want to tune into the Conversations With Hyung Cho podcast, check it out here on Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/1p3qHKuvbc0TubeRmBGDeE -------------------------- CONNECT WITH US! Instagram: @cardstothemoon | @fivecardguys (Clark) | @yntegritysportscards (Hyung) | @tradeyouatrecess (John) Website: https://fivecardguys.com/podcast Daily Auctions (w/ affiliate links): https://fivecardguys.com/dailyauctions If you have any questions about the hobby that you would like addressed, email us at hello@fivecardguys.com or DM us on Instagram at @cardstothemoon or @fivecardguys .
May 16
Interview With Liz McGuire Whose Story Went Viral After She Got Hit In The Head With A Foul Ball, Turned Into A Topps Now Card, Then Raised Thousands For A Good Cause
EPISODE 290 - In this Friday episode Clark welcomes Liz McGuire whose story went absolutely viral when she got hit in the head with a Bo Bichette foul ball. It ended up being a good news story after getting a call from Topps offering to make her into a baseball card. But the story doesn't end there. McGuire tells her whole story and all the details in between from being hit to being featured in the New York Times and then finally raising thousands for a local kids rehab hospital in Toronto. Want to keep up to date with us, subscribe to our free Cards To The Moon newsletter here! https://fivecardguys.substack.com -------------------------- CONNECT WITH US! Instagram: @cardstothemoon | @fivecardguys (Clark) | @yntegritysportscards (Hyung) | @tradeyouatrecess (John) Website: https://fivecardguys.com/podcast Daily Auctions (w/ affiliate links): https://fivecardguys.com/dailyauctions If you have any questions about the hobby that you would like addressed, email us at hello@fivecardguys.com or DM us on Instagram at @cardstothemoon or @fivecardguys .
May 13
Interview With Lance Fensterman (CEO Of Fanatics Events) On Everything You Need To Know About This Year's Fanatics Fest Including Floor Layout Changes For Collectors; Plus Pick 1 For Listeners
EPISODE 289 - Clark welcomes Lance Fensterman, CEO of Fanatics Events, to the pod where they discuss everything you need to know about the second Fanatics Fest event taking place again in New York City from June 20 to 22. That includes what people can expect at this year's show as well as what's new and different than the first year, and how what's been improved over the inaugural Fanatics Fest last summer. Autograph seekers should be happy as well as sports card collectors with changes to the floor layout that will hopefully increase more engagement from both sports fans and sports card collectors alike. Then after the interview, Clark gives podcast listeners a Pick 1, which you can vote for @fivecardguys on IG's Stories. Want to keep up to date with us, subscribe to our free Cards To The Moon newsletter here! https://fivecardguys.substack.com -------------------------- CONNECT WITH US! Instagram: @cardstothemoon | @fivecardguys (Clark) | @yntegritysportscards (Hyung) | @tradeyouatrecess (John) Website: https://fivecardguys.com/podcast Daily Auctions (w/ affiliate links): https://fivecardguys.com/dailyauctions If you have any questions about the hobby that you would like addressed, email us at hello@fivecardguys.com or DM us on Instagram at @cardstothemoon or @fivecardguys .
May 6
Discussing Major Announcements From Topps Industry Conference (Topps Regaining NBA/NFL Licenses; First Wemby Licensed Autograph Cards; Topps Chrome Syncing Parallels Finally; And More!)
EPISODE 288 - Clark and Hyung open the show giving their takes on the new Bowman Red Rookie Redemption program that Topps announced recently. Is it a gimmick or a great idea? Then for Hobby Headlines, they discuss several of the major announcements from the Topps Industry Conference including: Topps regaining NBA trading card license from Panini in October with plans to institute a buyback program similar to the MVP program currently in place for baseball First licensed Wemby cards coming. Panini to hold the NFL license through the 2025 season but some members of this year’s rookie class will be featured on licensed Topps cards when the license moves to Fanatics/Topps in March of next year. Topps will begin synching the colored parallels inside Chrome products. More special patches: ie. 2024 World Series logo patches from Yankees, Dodgers jerseys will become patch autograph booklets inside 2025 Topps Transcendent. Then Clark plays a quick round of Over/Under with Hyung before ending the show with the pod's regular weekly segment called "Pick 1." If you want to tune into the Conversations With Hyung Cho podcast, check it out here on Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/1p3qHKuvbc0TubeRmBGDeE -------------------------- CONNECT WITH US! Instagram: @cardstothemoon | @fivecardguys (Clark) | @yntegritysportscards (Hyung) | @tradeyouatrecess (John) Website: https://fivecardguys.com/podcast Daily Auctions (w/ affiliate links): https://fivecardguys.com/dailyauctions If you have any questions about the hobby that you would like addressed, email us at hello@fivecardguys.com or DM us on Instagram at @cardstothemoon or @fivecardguys .
May 2
Joint Podcast With Paul Hickey Of Sports Card Strategy Show On Ways To Find Gradable Raw Cards Online, Process For Searching Cards On EBay, And Buying At Card Shows Vs. Online
EPISODE 287 - Clark starts the show solo to give listeners a heads up about Episode 288 where they will do a deeper dive into several of the announcements from the Topps Industry Conference. But in the meantime, he gives his top-level thoughts on where he feels the hobby is at currently. Next, he plays the joint podcast episode with Paul Hickey of the Sports Card Strategy Show where they answer questions from collectors ranging from eBay buying strategies to pros and cons of transacting at live card shows vs. online (just to name a couple of topics discussed in this one-hour episode!) -------------------------- CONNECT WITH US! Instagram: @cardstothemoon | @fivecardguys (Clark) | @yntegritysportscards (Hyung) | @tradeyouatrecess (John) Website: https://fivecardguys.com/podcast Daily Auctions (w/ affiliate links): https://fivecardguys.com/dailyauctions If you have any questions about the hobby that you would like addressed, email us at hello@fivecardguys.com or DM us on Instagram at @cardstothemoon or @fivecardguys .
Apr 29
Interview With Kevin Chan (@chanterprise) On Making Content Online, Tips for Aspiring Creators, And Dealing With Haters (Conversations With Hyung Cho)
EPISODE 286 - Clark opens the show with a brief update on the recent Sports Card Expo in Toronto with more coverage coming up in the new couple of episodes. Because Clark was recovering from the flu this past week, this week's episode is from Hyung's other podcast, Conversations With Hyung Cho, where in his Season 2 premier launched this month, he talks with Kevin Chan, aka @chanterprise . As a prolific content creator and editor, he provides valuable insight into what it takes to make content online full-time, and offers great tips especially for those interested in making hobby content as a potential career. If you want to tune into the Conversations With Hyung Cho podcast, check it out here on Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/1p3qHKuvbc0TubeRmBGDeE or watch everything on YouTube here! -------------------------- CONNECT WITH US! Instagram: @cardstothemoon | @fivecardguys (Clark) | @yntegritysportscards (Hyung) | @tradeyouatrecess (John) Website: https://fivecardguys.com/podcast Daily Auctions (w/ affiliate links): https://fivecardguys.com/dailyauctions If you have any questions about the hobby that you would like addressed, email us at hello@fivecardguys.com or DM us on Instagram at @cardstothemoon or @fivecardguys .
Apr 22
Grading Raw Cards From EBay Directly To PSA A Good Idea?; WWE Wrestlemania Patch 1/1 Cards A Gimmick Or Genius Way To Onboard New Fans To Cards?
EPISODE 285 - Clark and Hyung open the show discussing whether the Wrestlemania 1/1 patch cards coming out are a gimmick or a genius way to onboard WWE fans to the card community. Then for Hobby Headlines, they talk about the newest announcement by PSA, which is that you can get your raw cards (valued at $250 or more) graded by PSA directly from the eBay checkout. Is this a good idea or will we have more PSA 6 and 7 cards in the population report? Then Clark plays a quick round of Quiz Show with Hyung before ending the show with the pod's regular weekly segment called "Pick 1." If you want to tune into the Conversations With Hyung Cho podcast, check it out here on Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/1p3qHKuvbc0TubeRmBGDeE -------------------------- CONNECT WITH US! Instagram: @cardstothemoon | @fivecardguys (Clark) | @yntegritysportscards (Hyung) | @tradeyouatrecess (John) Website: https://fivecardguys.com/podcast Daily Auctions (w/ affiliate links): https://fivecardguys.com/dailyauctions If you have any questions about the hobby that you would like addressed, email us at hello@fivecardguys.com or DM us on Instagram at @cardstothemoon or @fivecardguys .
Apr 18
The Unfiltered Interview With Gary Vaynerchuk On Topps Chrome Veefriends, Current State Of The Trading Card Industry, His Mount Rushmore Of Trading Cards, Why He Loves Toronto, And Much More!
EPISODE 284 - Clark welcomes Gary Vaynerchuk to the podcast to talk about his upcoming release of Topps Chrome Veefriends, which he's trying to build to become the next Pokemon and Marvel (admitting it's an audacious goal but one that's he's committed his life to accomplishing.) Gary also shares his personal story about how sports cards changed his life, what he collects now, and the current state of the hobby. Plus he answers some rapid fire questions at the end including sharing his Mount Rushmore of trading cards, and why he loves the City of Toronto. -------------------------- CONNECT WITH US! Instagram: @cardstothemoon | @fivecardguys (Clark) | @yntegritysportscards (Hyung) | @tradeyouatrecess (John) Website: https://fivecardguys.com/podcast Daily Auctions (w/ affiliate links): https://fivecardguys.com/dailyauctions If you have any questions about the hobby that you would like addressed, email us at hello@fivecardguys.com or DM us on Instagram at @cardstothemoon or @fivecardguys .
Apr 15
Debating Impact Of Card Values When Athletes Reach Milestones (Ovechkin's 895th goal, Trout's 400th Home Run?, Ohtani's Third MVP?); Will MJ And Kobe Dual Logoman Autograph Card Sell For $8M?
EPISODE 283 - Clark and Hyung start the show talking about the 2007 Upper Deck Exquisite Michael Jordan & Kobe Bryant Dual Auto 50th Anniversary Gold Logoman 1/1, which is hitting the auction block at Heritage. With Shyne150 previously offering $8M for the card, they try to guess what it'll ultimately sell for. Then for Hobby Headlines, they discuss the impact of card values for players who reach a big milestone in their career, starting with Alexander Ovechkin's 895th record-setting goal. They also talk about when is a good time to sell in context of such players like Mike Trout who is approaching 400 career home runs, Shohei Ohtani who can win a third consecutive MVP, and Patrick Mahomes who is going after his Super Bowl threepeat. Then Clark plays a special Over/Under game with Hyung before ending the show with the pod's regular weekly segment called "Pick 1." If you want to tune into the Conversations With Hyung Cho podcast, check it out here on Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/1p3qHKuvbc0TubeRmBGDeE -------------------------- CONNECT WITH US! Instagram: @cardstothemoon | @fivecardguys (Clark) | @yntegritysportscards (Hyung) | @tradeyouatrecess (John) Website: https://fivecardguys.com/podcast Daily Auctions (w/ affiliate links): https://fivecardguys.com/dailyauctions If you have any questions about the hobby that you would like addressed, email us at hello@fivecardguys.com or DM us on Instagram at @cardstothemoon or @fivecardguys .
Apr 8
Answering Listener Question Of Bidding On Your Own Auctions; Plus When To List Sports Cards As Auction Vs. BIN On Another Joint Episode With Paul Hickey Of The Sports Card Strategy Show
EPISODE 282 - Clark introduces the joint podcast episode with Paul Hickey of the Sports Card Strategy Show where they talk about a variety of hobby topics. That includes a listener question about bidding on your own auctions in hopes of getting the algorithm to show your listing more. They also discuss the advantage and disadvantages of listing your cards as an auction vs. Buy-It-Now (BIN). Plus, they get into some of the top prospects and rookies for the 2025 MLB season. -------------------------- CONNECT WITH US! Instagram: @cardstothemoon | @fivecardguys (Clark) | @yntegritysportscards (Hyung) | @tradeyouatrecess (John) Website: https://fivecardguys.com/podcast Daily Auctions (w/ affiliate links): https://fivecardguys.com/dailyauctions If you have any questions about the hobby that you would like addressed, email us at hello@fivecardguys.com or DM us on Instagram at @cardstothemoon or @fivecardguys .
Apr 4
Darrell Chan Returns To Give The Lowdown On The Dallas Card Show And Share Recent Card Show Trends (ie. Repackers); Plus First Ohtani Card To Sell For $1 Million
EPISODE 281 - Clark opens the show discussing the sale of Shohei Ohtani's first million-dollar baseball card. And he has a poll that he wants listeners to answer on his Instagram story : Ohtani 1/1 vs Paul Skenes 1/1 for $1.1 million. Then Clark is joined by Darrell Chan, aka DC, again who just returned from the Dallas Card Show. As the Cards To The Moon "correspondent," DC gives the lowdown on his first trip to Texas to check out the popular card show. He also shares some card show trends he's noticed having gone to several in recent months. Plus, as usual, we talk about the cards he picked up and more stories on the people he made deals with at the show. -------------------------- CONNECT WITH US! Instagram: @cardstothemoon | @fivecardguys (Clark) | @yntegritysportscards (Hyung) | @tradeyouatrecess (John) Website: https://fivecardguys.com/podcast Daily Auctions (w/ affiliate links): https://fivecardguys.com/dailyauctions If you have any questions about the hobby that you would like addressed, email us at hello@fivecardguys.com or DM us on Instagram at @cardstothemoon or @fivecardguys .
Apr 1
Corporations And Rich Individuals Buying High-End Sports Cards A Growing Problem Or Good For The Overall Hobby; WWE Topps Chrome Buyback Program Details; Playing a New Segment "Don't Hate"
EPISODE 280 - Clark is joined by Will and Roy again as co-hosts of this podcast episode. They first discuss the 2025 WWE Topps Chrome buyback/trade-in program and how it's similar and different than the Topps Chrome Baseball buyback program. Then Will gives his choices of who's going to win the upcoming Wrestlemania. Next, the guys talk about how more corporations and rich individuals seem to be the one buying ultra high-end cards (ie. Dick's Sporting Goods owns the Paul Skenes 1/1 MLB Debut Patch) and how that might impact the general hobby. They also weigh in whether it's ultimately good for the hobby (by helping grow the hobby) or bad (big chase cards usually result in higher cost of hobby boxes.) Then Clark, Will and Roy take part in a new segment called, "Don't Hate" where they each come up with something related to the hobby. Then they discuss if the hate has gone too far about a particular sports card or type of card. They end of the show with the regular weekly segment called "Pick 1." -------------------------- CONNECT WITH US! Instagram: @cardstothemoon | @fivecardguys (Clark) | @yntegritysportscards (Hyung) | @tradeyouatrecess (John) Website: https://fivecardguys.com/podcast Daily Auctions (w/ affiliate links): https://fivecardguys.com/dailyauctions If you have any questions about the hobby that you would like addressed, email us at hello@fivecardguys.com or DM us on Instagram at @cardstothemoon or @fivecardguys .
Mar 25
Examining What Topps Did To Promote The Hobby In Japan And What It Means For Growth In Newer Markets; Gold Logoman Patch Cards Cool Or Gimmicky; Guessing Most Graded Baseball Cards During Off-Season
EPISODE 279 - Clark and John open the show discussing the new Gold MLB Logoman Patch program where the six 2024 award winners (ie. Aaron Judge, Shohei Ohtani, Paul Skenes, Tarik Skubal, Chris Sale, Luis Gil) will be wearing Gold MLB Logoman Patches all season in 2025. These game-worn patches will be part of an autographed Logoman baseball cards in a future set. Is this cool or will more Logoman cards just dilute the market? Then for Hobby Headlines, Clark and John dive deeper into The Athletic article, " From building stadiums to selling trading cards, baseball biz is different in Japan " and give their thoughts on how MLB and Topps did promoting the hobby in Japan during the Tokyo Series. Clark then hosts another round of Quiz Show for John who had to guess the top 10 list of active MLB players who have had their cards graded by PSA the most during the off-season. They end of the show with the regular weekly segment called "Pick 1." If you're interested in listening to Hyung's podcast, Conversations With Hyung Cho, you can check it out here on Spotify or Apple Podcasts. -------------------------- CONNECT WITH US! Instagram: @cardstothemoon | @fivecardguys (Clark) | @yntegritysportscards (Hyung) | @tradeyouatrecess (John) Website: https://fivecardguys.com/podcast Daily Auctions (w/ affiliate links): https://fivecardguys.com/dailyauctions If you have any questions about the hobby that you would like addressed, email us at hello@fivecardguys.com or DM us on Instagram at @cardstothemoon or @fivecardguys .
Mar 21
Brent Weyer (@deepvalueinvestor) Returns To The Pod Talking About Investing In Significant Cards Of Players, Whether Buying Ohtani Cards Is A Trap, Choosing Scarcity Over Grade (Part 2)
EPISODE 278 - Clark opens the show with a little Quiz Show segment off the top. Then Clark welcomes back Brent Weyer (aka deepvalueinvestor on IG) where they discuss everything from why choosing a Mookie Betts 1st Bowman Chrome gold refractor (Black Label) for $60K may not be the wisest choice, to whether buying Shohei Ohtani cards is a trap. They also touch on the idea of investing in the player's most significant cards (and answering the question of what makes a card of said player significant.) He also weighs in on whether a baseball player's best card is his superfractor 1st Bowman Chrome prospect autograph card or if it's not the MLB Debut Patch 1/1 rookie autograph card. Brent also gives his view on where the state of the hobby is right now and why he thinks it's in a good place. -------------------------- CONNECT WITH US! Instagram: @cardstothemoon | @fivecardguys (Clark) | @yntegritysportscards (Hyung) | @tradeyouatrecess (John) Website: https://fivecardguys.com/podcast Daily Auctions (w/ affiliate links): https://fivecardguys.com/dailyauctions If you have any questions about the hobby that you would like addressed, email us at hello@fivecardguys.com or DM us on Instagram at @cardstothemoon or @fivecardguys .
Mar 18
Are Repackers Good Or Bad For The Hobby?; Monster Sports Card Auctions Ending This Week On Fanatics Collect; Playing Over/Under With Cards Selling Around $10,000
EPISODE 277 - Clark and Hyung open the episode talking about three big sports cards on auction with Fanatics Collects and which one could deliver the best ROI in 10 years. Will it be the Paul Skenes or Jackson Holliday MLB Debut Patch 1/1 autograph rookie card? Or the Juan Soto Red Refractor 1st Bowman Chrome rookie auto? For links to these auctions, check out the fivecardguys' Daily Auctions page here. Then for Hobby Headlines, the guys weigh in on whether repackers are generally good or bad for the hobby. Then they give their takes on Fanatics recent play to enter the repack game with its "Instant Rips" products. Clark then hosts another round of Over/Under, giving Hyung four cards to guess whether the last sold price of each card was over or under $10,000. They end of the show with the regular weekly segment called "Pick 1." -------------------------- CONNECT WITH US! Instagram: @cardstothemoon | @fivecardguys (Clark) | @yntegritysportscards (Hyung) | @tradeyouatrecess (John) Website: https://fivecardguys.com/podcast Daily Auctions (w/ affiliate links): https://fivecardguys.com/dailyauctions If you have any questions about the hobby that you would like addressed, email us at hello@fivecardguys.com or DM us on Instagram at @cardstothemoon or @fivecardguys .
Mar 11
Deep Dive On Gemrate Grading Data For February: Does It Spell Doom for Beckett?; Topps X Murakami Set Awesome or All Hype Like Topps Project2020; Another Fun Round Of Quiz Show
EPISODE 276 - Clark, Hyung and John talk about the MLB Tokyo Series to kick off Opening Day of the regular season. More specifically, they discuss the Topps X Murakami collaboration with a couple of baseball card sets released and whether it'll be a hit or if it's all hype and bound to die down like the Topps Project2020 set (where it also included artists' work incorporated into the design of the baseball cards.) Then for Hobby Headlines, the guys take a deeper look into the gemrate.com grading card data for February and what kind of trends are emerging already for 2025. Some questions that are addressed include whether it's over for Beckett or if SGC is the most likely to fold in the future. Clark then hosts another round of Quiz Show for Hyung and John before they close the episode with the regular weekly segment called Pick 1. -------------------------- CONNECT WITH US! Instagram: @cardstothemoon | @fivecardguys (Clark) | @yntegritysportscards (Hyung) | @tradeyouatrecess (John) Website: https://fivecardguys.com/podcast Daily Auctions (w/ affiliate links): https://fivecardguys.com/dailyauctions If you have any questions about the hobby that you would like addressed, email us at hello@fivecardguys.com or DM us on Instagram at @cardstothemoon or @fivecardguys .
Mar 7
Paul Skenes 1/1 MLB Debut Patch Auction Is Live!; Plus Joint Pod With Paul Hickey Of The Sports Card Strategy Show On Wemby Injury; Breakers Good For The Hobby?; Thoughts On Topps Composite Football
EPISODE 275 - Clark introduces this Friday episode with a reminder that the Paul Skenes 1/1 MLB Debut Patch rookie autograph card is officially live on the Fanatics Collect auction site. But if you're looking for more affordable (but still high-end auctions) that end each day, check out our page at https://fivecardguys.com/dailyauctions Then Clark plays the joint pod he had with Paul Hickey of The Sports Card Strategy Show where they discuss the impact of Victor Wembanyama's health issue on his card prices. They transition into speaking on whether it's a good idea to buy-in on a star player when they are injured. Then Clark and Paul get into their thoughts on the pros and cons of breaking in the hobby. To end, Paul brings up what Topps Composite Football is like this season and Clark compares it to the release of Topps Chrome Basketball earlier this year. -------------------------- CONNECT WITH US! Instagram: @cardstothemoon | @fivecardguys (Clark) | @yntegritysportscards (Hyung) | @tradeyouatrecess (John) Website: https://fivecardguys.com/podcast Daily Auctions (w/ affiliate links): https://fivecardguys.com/dailyauctions If you have any questions about the hobby that you would like addressed, email us at hello@fivecardguys.com or DM us on Instagram at @cardstothemoon or @fivecardguys .
Mar 4
Listing Baseball Cards of MLB Players To Potentially Invest In This Season; Another Whatnot Controversy; Playing Another Round of "Would You Rather"
EPISODE 274 - Clark and Hyung start the show talking about Whatnot and its most recent controversy. After not allowing video playbacks for any breaks livestreamed on its platform, it seems that decision was partially reversed. Now those who enter breaks can see playbacks as "video receipts" but other viewers still can't. Is this ultimately good for marketing Whatnot's platform? Next for Hobby Headlines, Clark goes over an article titled "What fantasy baseball projections tell us about players with the most interesting card markets" in The Athletic. Hyung shares his thoughts on MLB players who can might make a good investment either for the short- or long-term based on a list of players in said article. Then Clark hosts another round of "Would You Rather" with Hyung giving him a couple of different hobby scenarios he has to choose from. They Clark and Hyung play another round of Over/Under before closing out the show with their regular weekly segment called "Pick 1." -------------------------- CONNECT WITH US! Instagram: @cardstothemoon | @fivecardguys (Clark) | @yntegritysportscards (Hyung) | @tradeyouatrecess (John) Website: https://fivecardguys.com/podcast Daily Auctions (w/ affiliate links): https://fivecardguys.com/dailyauctions If you have any questions about the hobby that you would like addressed, email us at hello@fivecardguys.com or DM us on Instagram at @cardstothemoon or @fivecardguys .
Feb 25
What To Collect When High-End Rookie Cards Become Too Expensive; WNBA Prizm Worth Ripping?; Pick 1: Tom Brady Bowman Chrome Refractor Vs. Patrick Mahomes Gold Prizm
EPISODE 273 - Clark and Hyung open the show talking about the recent release of WNBA Prizm and whether it's worth ripping despite the inflated prices (largely due to the chase of the Caitlin Clark flagship rookie card.) Next, with the prices of high-end rookie cards of star players increasing, the guys suggest more affordable alternatives to collect. They include second-year cards of those players, low-numbered insert cards, and rookie cards in slabs other than PSA. They Clark and Hyung play another round of Over/Under before closing out the show with their regular weekly segment called "Pick 1." -------------------------- CONNECT WITH US! Instagram: @cardstothemoon | @fivecardguys (Clark) | @yntegritysportscards (Hyung) | @tradeyouatrecess (John) Website: https://fivecardguys.com/podcast Daily Auctions (w/ affiliate links): https://fivecardguys.com/dailyauctions If you have any questions about the hobby that you would like addressed, email us at hello@fivecardguys.com or DM us on Instagram at @cardstothemoon or @fivecardguys .
Feb 21
Interview With Darrell Chan About Pros And Cons of West Coast Card Show Plus The Rise of Vintage Cards And Graded Card Review Process; What Wemby Season-Ending Health Condition Means For Collectors
EPISODE 272 - Clark opens this Friday episode by giving his two cents on the Victor Wembanyama season-ending health condition and what it means for Wemby collectors. Then Clark welcomes back Darrell Chan, aka DC, who gives an update on what the West Coast Card Show (formerly the Burbank Card Show) was like with all the pros and cons. They also discuss the rise of vintage cards as well as what Beckett's Graded Card Review (GCR) process is and how it can bump up your current card in a BGS slab. -------------------------- CONNECT WITH US! Instagram: @cardstothemoon | @fivecardguys (Clark) | @yntegritysportscards (Hyung) | @tradeyouatrecess (John) Website: https://fivecardguys.com/podcast Daily Auctions (w/ affiliate links): https://fivecardguys.com/dailyauctions If you have any questions about the hobby that you would like addressed, email us at hello@fivecardguys.com or DM us on Instagram at @cardstothemoon or @fivecardguys .
Feb 18
What's New, Cool, And Gimmicky For 2025 Topps Series 1 Baseball?; What Tom Brady Buying 50% Stake In CardVault Means For The Hobby; Answering Listener Questions!
EPISODE 271 - Clark and Hyung start the show discussing the recent news of Tom Brady buying a 50% stake in CardVault, which will now be called CardVault By Tom Brady. They recall how far one of the owners Chris Costa, who also happened to be the first Cards To The Moon guest to be interviewed on the pod, has come with Brady now becoming a partner of their retail hobby shop. Then the guys move on to "Hobby Headlines" where they discuss the release of 2025 Topps Series 1 and in particular what's new to the set this year. Afterwards, both Hyung and Clark answer questions submitted to the show via IG @fivecardguys and @cardstothemoon . Finally, they end off with their regular weekly segment called "Pick 1." -------------------------- CONNECT WITH US! Instagram: @cardstothemoon | @fivecardguys (Clark) | @yntegritysportscards (Hyung) | @tradeyouatrecess (John) Website: https://fivecardguys.com/podcast Daily Auctions (w/ affiliate links): https://fivecardguys.com/dailyauctions If you have any questions about the hobby that you would like addressed, email us at hello@fivecardguys.com or DM us on Instagram at @cardstothemoon or @fivecardguys .
Feb 11
Interview With Michael Dault, Director Of Hobby Hustle, Talks About How His Documentary About The Sports Card Industry Came Together; Liquid Silver and Gold Cards In Diamond Icons Cool or Gimmicky?
EPISODE 270 - Clark and Hyung open the show discussing whether the new rare insert card Liquid Silver and Liquid Gold in this year's Topps Diamond Icons is cool or gimmicky (and whether it's worth the price of the $3,000 box!) Then Clark plays the interview he had with Michael Dault, director and producer of Hobby Hustle - an upcoming documentary about sports cards industry. The film which will be streaming on Amazon and Apple TV starting Feb. 16, 2025 follows "three separate people who became involved in the polarizing obsession that changed their lives forever." Dault also shares the process of making this film as well as some behind the scenes info on what the characters on screen were really like as well as what audiences will hope to get out of watching his new doc. After the interview, Clark and Hyung return to close off the episode with their regular segment, "Pick 1." -------------------------- CONNECT WITH US! Instagram: @cardstothemoon | @fivecardguys (Clark) | @yntegritysportscards (Hyung) | @tradeyouatrecess (John) Website: https://fivecardguys.com/podcast Daily Auctions (w/ affiliate links): https://fivecardguys.com/dailyauctions If you have any questions about the hobby that you would like addressed, email us at hello@fivecardguys.com or DM us on Instagram at @cardstothemoon or @fivecardguys .
Feb 7
What Happens Next With Backyard Breaks?; Another Joint Pod With Paul Hickey Talking About Rarity Over Grade Of A Card, When To Buy QB Cards In Off-Season, Plus Issue Of Gambling And Youth In The Hobby
EPISODE 269 - Clark and Hyung open the show addressing the Backyard Breaks controversy and what they think could happen next. Then they play another joint pod with Paul Hickey of the Sports Card Strategy Show where Clark and Paul talk about choosing a rarity of a card over the grade of a card, when is generally a good time to buy QB cards in the off-season, plus the element of gambling in the hobby with young collectors involved (in the context of the Paul Skenes 1/1 MLB Debut Patch Card recently pulled.) -------------------------- CONNECT WITH US! Instagram: @cardstothemoon | @fivecardguys (Clark) | @yntegritysportscards (Hyung) | @tradeyouatrecess (John) Website: https://fivecardguys.com/podcast Daily Auctions (w/ affiliate links): https://fivecardguys.com/dailyauctions If you have any questions about the hobby that you would like addressed, email us at hello@fivecardguys.com or DM us on Instagram at @cardstothemoon or @fivecardguys .
Feb 4
Explaining The Resurgence Of Pokemon Cards And The Growing Hype of WWE Cards To Sports Card Collectors (With Roy and Will Returning As Co-Hosts For This Special Marathon Episode!)
EPISODE 268 - Clark welcomes back hobby friends Roy and Will as co-hosts for this special episode covering the recent boom of Pokemon cards and the growing hype on WWE wrestling cards - in a way that sports card collectors can understand! After brief re-introductions, they get right into Hobby Headlines where they first discuss what can be causing the resurgence of Pokemon cards - reminiscent of the hobby hype in 2021-22 for sports card collectors. Then they talk WWE cards and how wrestling is also becoming more relevant in culture with Netflix specials and live events breaking viewership ratings. Clark then hosts Quiz Show with Roy and Will as the contestants. The theme is fittingly on Pokemon and wrestling cards. Lastly, they close off the episode with their regular segment, "Pick 1." -------------------------- CONNECT WITH US! Instagram: @cardstothemoon | @fivecardguys (Clark) | @yntegritysportscards (Hyung) | @tradeyouatrecess (John) Website: https://fivecardguys.com/podcast Daily Auctions (w/ affiliate links): https://fivecardguys.com/dailyauctions If you have any questions about the hobby that you would like addressed, email us at hello@fivecardguys.com or DM us on Instagram at @cardstothemoon or @fivecardguys .
Jan 28
New Topps Policy Enough Of A Deterrent To Prevent CT Scanning In The Hobby?; Pokemon Shop Introduces Interesting New Store Policy; Playing Over/Under With Cards Worth Below or Above $10,000
EPISODE 267 - If you want more hobby news, top auction listings, podcast episode details, contest giveaways and more, sign up for our free newsletter here now publishing weekly! Clark and Hyung start the show talking about a fairly unique store policy from one Pokemon hobby shop to sell a box at retail price for customers who rip at the store...otherwise the cost of the box doubles if it's kept sealed. Then for Hobby Headlines, the guys address the CT scanning controversy as they go through the article from The Athletic titled, "Topps institutes new ban against CT scanning, weighing trading card packages." Then Clark and Hyung play Over/Under where Clark gives Hyung a list of five cards and he guesses whether the last sold price is over or under $10,000. Lastly, they close off the episode with their regular segment, "Pick 1." -------------------------- CONNECT WITH US! Instagram: @cardstothemoon | @fivecardguys (Clark) | @yntegritysportscards (Hyung) | @tradeyouatrecess (John) Website: https://fivecardguys.com/podcast Daily Auctions (w/ affiliate links): https://fivecardguys.com/dailyauctions If you have any questions about the hobby that you would like addressed, email us at hello@fivecardguys.com or DM us on Instagram at @cardstothemoon or @fivecardguys .
Jan 24
What Would You Do With Paul Skenes MLB Debut Patch Card?; Joint Pod With Paul Hickey Discussing Being First To Market With Graded Cards Plus Cracking And Resubmitting Cards
EPISODE 266 - If you want more hobby news, top auction listings, podcast episode details, contest giveaways and more, sign up for our free newsletter here now publishing weekly! Clark opens the show discussing the news of the Paul Skenes MLB Debut Patch 1/1 rookie autograph card being pulled by an 11-year-old. The question is what will the kid do with the card and how much will it go for? Tell us what you think the final price will be in our newsletter chat room . Then Clark plays the joint pod with Paul Hickey of the Sports Card Strategy Show where they talk about being first to the market with graded cards after the release of a new set as well as the process of cracking and resubmitting cards to grading companies. -------------------------- CONNECT WITH US! Instagram: @cardstothemoon | @fivecardguys (Clark) | @yntegritysportscards (Hyung) | @tradeyouatrecess (John) Website: https://fivecardguys.com/podcast Daily Auctions (w/ affiliate links): https://fivecardguys.com/dailyauctions If you have any questions about the hobby that you would like addressed, email us at hello@fivecardguys.com or DM us on Instagram at @cardstothemoon or @fivecardguys .
Jan 21
Top 10 Most-Graded Cards Of 2024 (One Player Dominated!) And Who To Expect On 2025 List; Are We Past The Bottom Of The Sports Card Market With Potential Rebound Of High-End Card Sale Prices?
EPISODE 265 - If you want more hobby news, top auction listings, podcast episode details, contest giveaways and more, sign up for our free newsletter here now publishing weekly! Clark and John start the show by guessing how much the LeBron James Ultimate Collection rookie autograph card /250 (BGS Black Label) will go for in the Goldin Elite Auction. Then they discuss whether whatever it sells for is a good indicator of the state of the current hobby market. Then for "Hobby Headlines," Clark goes through the list of the most graded cards by PSA in 2024 (with six of the top 10 held by one basketball player.) Afterwards, they talk about whether the players on the list will have their cards graded just as much in 2025 or whether new players will crack the top 10 this year. Next, they play a round of "Buy/Sell/Hold" where Clark gives a list of five basketball cards at current prices, and then asks whether John would buy, sell, or hold that card at the last sold price. Lastly, they end the show with "Pick 1" where they both debate on each other's 1v1, choosing which one they would rather invest in. -------------------------- CONNECT WITH US! Instagram: @cardstothemoon | @fivecardguys (Clark) | @yntegritysportscards (Hyung) | @tradeyouatrecess (John) Website: https://fivecardguys.com/podcast Daily Auctions (w/ affiliate links): https://fivecardguys.com/dailyauctions If you have any questions about the hobby that you would like addressed, email us at hello@fivecardguys.com or DM us on Instagram at @cardstothemoon or @fivecardguys .
Jan 14
Why PSA Expansion News Is Huge For The Hobby; Will WWE Cards Be The Next Big Thing For Collectors Or Die Down Like F1 Cards?; Pick 1 (Wemby Kaboom vs MJ Beam Team)
EPISODE 264 - If you want more hobby news, top auction listings, podcast episode details, contest giveaways and more, sign up for our free newsletter here now publishing weekly! Clark, Hyung, and John open the show talking about the significance of the Topps and WWE new longterm partnership (and how WWE cards can do much better in the hobby vs F1 cards, which share several similarities on the surface.) For "Hobby Headlines," Clark goes through The Athletic article titled, "Leading trading card grader PSA to grow operations in Canada, Europe and Japan" and then the guys discuss what kind of impact this could have on the hobby. Next, they play another round of "Quiz Show" before wrapping up with the regular weekly segment, "Pick 1" where each of the guys present two cards and they debate which one they would rather invest in. -------------------------- CONNECT WITH US! Instagram: @cardstothemoon | @fivecardguys (Clark) | @yntegritysportscards (Hyung) | @tradeyouatrecess (John) Website: https://fivecardguys.com/podcast Daily Auctions (w/ affiliate links): https://fivecardguys.com/dailyauctions If you have any questions about the hobby that you would like addressed, email us at hello@fivecardguys.com or DM us on Instagram at @cardstothemoon or @fivecardguys .
Jan 10
Buying Shohei Ohtani Cards in 2025 Despite Sky-High Prices Or Is It Still Possible To Pick Up Low-End Ohtani Cards To Flip?; More 2025 Hobby Resolutions From Newsletter Readers
EPISODE 263 - If you want more hobby news, top auction listings, podcast episode details, contest giveaways and more, sign up for our free newsletter here now publishing weekly! Clark, Hyung, and John are back together for the first Friday show of 2025! Off the top, Clark shares some 2025 hobby resolutions from other collectors who shared their thoughts in the newsletter chat room. Then for the Friday discussion, the guys talk about Shohei Ohtani cards and whether 2025 is the year to pick one up despite the sky-high prices of most of his high-end cards (especially the autograph ones.) They also discuss lower end cards that might be more obtainable for regular collectors as well as have the potential to make nice flips in the short to mid-term. -------------------------- CONNECT WITH US! Instagram: @cardstothemoon | @fivecardguys (Clark) | @yntegritysportscards (Hyung) | @tradeyouatrecess (John) Website: https://fivecardguys.com/podcast Daily Auctions (w/ affiliate links): https://fivecardguys.com/dailyauctions If you have any questions about the hobby that you would like addressed, email us at hello@fivecardguys.com or DM us on Instagram at @cardstothemoon or @fivecardguys .
Jan 7
Original Five Card Guys Members Kick Off Season 5 Of Podcast Talking About $145,000 Card Sale And How The Group Started Almost 10 Years Ago
EPISODE 262 - To kick off Season 5, Clark is joined by two of his longtime friends who also happen to be two of the other original members of Five Card Guys: David and Cossa. For this special Season 5 premiere episode, they reminisce about how Five Card Guys began with a simple website, what their initial meetings were like, and how they ended up coming up with the name that sounds like a popular burger joint. Plus they go in depth about the card that both David and Cossa ended up pulling from a local card shop in Toronto, which ultimately ended up making them six-figures with some help from Clark. -------------------------- CONNECT WITH US! Instagram: @cardstothemoon | @fivecardguys (Clark) | @yntegritysportscards (Hyung) | @tradeyouatrecess (John) Website: https://fivecardguys.com/podcast Daily Auctions (w/ affiliate links): https://fivecardguys.com/dailyauctions If you have any questions about the hobby that you would like addressed, email us at hello@fivecardguys.com or DM us on Instagram at @cardstothemoon or @fivecardguys .
Dec 31, 2024
Reflecting On Most Memorable Hobby News of 2024; Beckett Acquistion By Collectivus A Big Deal?; Ranking This Year's Hobby Headlines From Most Importance to Least
EPISODE 261 - If you want more hobby news, top auction listings, podcast episode details, contest giveaways and more, sign up for our free newsletter here now publishing weekly! Clark and Hyung open the last show of 2024 taking a deeper dive into the Beckett acquistion by Collectivus Holdings (and what that means for their dream plans to acquire Beckett one day.) Then for "Hobby Headlines," the guys reflect back on what was most memorable for each of them in the hobby in 2024. Some of the highlights included the abundance of hobby news and new hobby developments this past year suggesting the hobby is indeed alive. Plus they talk about the revival of the Topps Now product with incredible chase cards produced as well as frequent bounties offered. The launch of Fanatics Fest is another highlight. Next, they play "Rank It" with the theme being "Hobby Headlines" as Clark and Hyung rank other hobby news this past year from the most impact to the least impact in the hobby (ie. SGC acquisition by Collectors; Topps Chrome Basketball returning; LeBron James and Shohei Ohtani signing exclusive autograph contracts with Fanatics.) Then they end off the show as they usually do playing Pick 1 where each of the guys present two cards and they debate which one they would rather invest in. -------------------------- CONNECT WITH US! Instagram: @cardstothemoon | @fivecardguys (Clark) | @yntegritysportscards (Hyung) | @tradeyouatrecess (John) Website: https://fivecardguys.com/podcast Daily Auctions (w/ affiliate links): https://fivecardguys.com/dailyauctions If you have any questions about the hobby that you would like addressed, email us at hello@fivecardguys.com or DM us on Instagram at @cardstothemoon or @fivecardguys .
Dec 27, 2024
Shout-Outs For All Podcast Guests in 2024; Joint Pod With Paul Hickey Discussing 2024 Bowman Draft, Investing In Prospects, Which Cards To Try Selling Immediately After Ripping And Be First To Market
EPISODE 260 - If you want more hobby news, top auction listings, podcast episode details, contest giveaways and more, sign up for our free newsletter here now publishing weekly! In this episode of Cards To The Moon, Clark give a shout-out to all of our guests who were interviewed in Season 4 of the podcast. Then Clark plays another joint podcast episode with Paul Hickey of the Sports Card Strategy Show where they talk about this year's Bowman Draft Baseball release, the best way to invest in top prospects, and whether you should you sell a card right away and be first to market or get the card graded then list for sale. -------------------------- CONNECT WITH US! Instagram: @cardstothemoon | @fivecardguys (Clark) | @yntegritysportscards (Hyung) | @tradeyouatrecess (John) Website: https://fivecardguys.com/podcast Daily Auctions (w/ affiliate links): https://fivecardguys.com/dailyauctions If you have any questions about the hobby that you would like addressed, email us at hello@fivecardguys.com or DM us on Instagram at @cardstothemoon or @fivecardguys .
Dec 24, 2024
Clark Featured On Cajun Cardboard YouTube Show Talking Wemby Rookie Cards, Origin Story of Five Card Guys, And What's Awesome About The Hobby
EPISODE 259 - If you want more hobby news, top auction listings, podcast episode details, contest giveaways and more, sign up for our free newsletter here now publishing weekly! For this episode of Cards To The Moon, we play an interview where Clark was the guest recently on the Cajun Cardboard YouTube show hosted by Bryan Denison. They talk about everything from what should be considered Victor Wembanyama's real rookie cards (with the upcoming Topps Chrome licensed product in 2026) to the origin story of fivecardguys and the podcast Cards To The Moon. Plus they play a round of Blind Rankings where Bryan is the host and Clark is the "contestant." -------------------------- CONNECT WITH US! Instagram: @cardstothemoon | @fivecardguys (Clark) | @yntegritysportscards (Hyung) | @tradeyouatrecess (John) Website: https://fivecardguys.com/podcast Daily Auctions (w/ affiliate links): https://fivecardguys.com/dailyauctions If you have any questions about the hobby that you would like addressed, email us at hello@fivecardguys.com or DM us on Instagram at @cardstothemoon or @fivecardguys .
Dec 17, 2024
Rating The Monster Hits Pulled and Big Chase Cards Announced Recently; More Quality Prospects To Chase in 2024 Bowman Draft?; Blind Rank These $25K Sports Cards
EPISODE 258 - If you want more hobby news, top auction listings, podcast episode details, contest giveaways and more, sign up for our free newsletter here now publishing weekly! Clark and Hyung start the show talking about this year's Bowman Draft release – this time with Hyung giving his expertise on which prospects to look out for as well as explaining how the change in the transfer portal system might impact the number of quality prospects in the set. Then for "Hobby Headlines," the guys rate some of the big hits pulled recently (ie. Jackson Holliday and Jackson Chourio MLB Debut Patch 1/1 rookie autograph cards) and monster chase cards announced (ie. Shohei Ohtani dual autograph card in English and Kanji in the 2024 Topps Definitive set.) Next, they play another round of "Blind Rankings" with each of the cards listed having been sold for around $25,000 recently. Then they play Pick 1 where each of the guys present two cards and they debate which one they would rather invest in. -------------------------- CONNECT WITH US! Instagram: @cardstothemoon | @fivecardguys (Clark) | @yntegritysportscards (Hyung) | @tradeyouatrecess (John) Website: https://fivecardguys.com/podcast Daily Auctions (w/ affiliate links): https://fivecardguys.com/dailyauctions If you have any questions about the hobby that you would like addressed, email us at hello@fivecardguys.com or DM us on Instagram at @cardstothemoon or @fivecardguys .
Dec 13, 2024
Interview With Jared Seto On Setting Up At A Card Show For The First Time (Plus ROI On Ripping Wax Vs. Entering Breaks); Are You On The New Mantle Platform?
EPISODE 257 - Clark starts the show talking about the new Mantel platform (specifically intended for collectors) in his first two days of trying it out. Plus he gives another heads up about the free newsletter which is now published weekly! Then Clark interviews fellow Toronto collector Jared Seto ( @jaredscards on IG) about his first time setting up at a card show with the pros and cons and other tips for those thinking about setting up in 2025. Then he weighs in on ripping wax versus entering into breaks, which he's done both of enough times, and shares what's given him the best ROI to date. We also have a fun rapid fire question round at the end of the interview including a Juan Soto to the Jays hypothetical (unfortunately this interview was recorded before his $765M contract to the Mets was announced.) -------------------------- CONNECT WITH US! Instagram: @cardstothemoon | @fivecardguys (Clark) | @yntegritysportscards (Hyung) | @tradeyouatrecess (John) Website: https://fivecardguys.com/podcast Daily Auctions (w/ affiliate links): https://fivecardguys.com/dailyauctions If you have any questions about the hobby that you would like addressed, email us at hello@fivecardguys.com or DM us on Instagram at @cardstothemoon or @fivecardguys .
Dec 10, 2024
Breaking Down Early News of Fanatics Fest 2025 (and Impact on National?); John Elway in Bowman Draft Baseball a Cool Chase or Too Gimmicky?; Pick 1: MJ Fleer Rookie vs. Piggy Banx 1/1
EPISODE 256 - If you want more hobby news, top auction listings, podcast episode details, contest giveaways and more, sign up for our free newsletter here now publishing weekly! Clark and John open the show talking about the John Elway chase card in this year's Bowman Draft Baseball set (following the Tom Brady chase card last year). Should this be an ongoing thing or is it too gimmicky now? Then for "Hobby Headlines," the guys take a deeper dive in the Fanatics Fest 2025 announcement in particular what impact moving Fanfest NYC to June (instead of August) will have on The National in July. They also breakdown and give their initial thoughts on some of the announcements made about Fanfest 2025 (ie. more athletes expected to attend next year; bigger floor space for trading cards and collectibles.) Next, Clark and John play Over/Under again with John trying to guess the last sold price of a list of four recently sold cards. Finally, they play Pick 1 where each of the guys present two cards and they debate which one they would rather invest in. -------------------------- CONNECT WITH US! Instagram: @cardstothemoon | @fivecardguys (Clark) | @yntegritysportscards (Hyung) | @tradeyouatrecess (John) Website: https://fivecardguys.com/podcast Daily Auctions (w/ affiliate links): https://fivecardguys.com/dailyauctions If you have any questions about the hobby that you would like addressed, email us at hello@fivecardguys.com or DM us on Instagram at @cardstothemoon or @fivecardguys .
Dec 3, 2024
Analyzing PSA Announcements (PSA Offers, No Declared Value) And Its Impact on Hobby; More MLB Players Chasing Own Debut Patch Cards; Another Round of "Blind Rankings"
EPISODE 255 - If you want more hobby news, top auction listings, podcast episode details, contest giveaways and more, sign up for our free monthly newsletter here! Clark, Hyung, and John open the show talking about more MLB players getting involved in the hobby, more specifically those chasing their own MLB Debut Patch 1/1 cards in creative ways. They move on to "Hobby Headlines" to discuss three recent announcements by PSA, the grading company, and what kind of impact it might have on the hobby. One announcement is that PSA no longer requires a “declared value” for any item submitted to PSA with each item now automatically max insured up to the highest amount for the service level you picked. There's also "PSA Offers" which allows PSA to make an offer on any card in the PSA Vault. If the offer is accepted, the card goes to a network of dealers and buyers behind these offers looking to fill their specific inventory requests. Next, the guys play another round of "Blind Rankings" with Clark giving Hyung and John one card at a time to slot in their top 5. The common denominator for each card is that they sold for about $10,000 recently. Lastly, they play Pick 1 where each of the guys present two cards and they debate which one they would rather invest in. -------------------------- CONNECT WITH US! Instagram: @cardstothemoon | @fivecardguys (Clark) | @yntegritysportscards (Hyung) | @tradeyouatrecess (John) Website: https://fivecardguys.com/podcast Daily Auctions (w/ affiliate links): https://fivecardguys.com/dailyauctions If you have any questions about the hobby that you would like addressed, email us at hello@fivecardguys.com or DM us on Instagram at @cardstothemoon or @fivecardguys .
Nov 29, 2024
Announcing Weekly Cards To The Moon Newsletter; Plus Discussing Quarterbacks (When To Bail and Sell For A Loss) and Pitchers (Are They Investable In Light of Paul Skenes) with Paul Hickey
EPISODE 254 - Clark thanks all the podcast listeners and announces the Cards To The Moon newsletter will be published weekly starting in December with more hobby headlines, giveaways, and a place to connect for some hobby talk via the chat room. Then Clark plays a joint podcast episode with Paul Hickey of the Sports Card Strategy Show where this week they talk about footbal cards, more specifially when to bail on quarterbacks and sell for a loss, and when to hold. Then they discuss whether pitchers are investable again in light of the attention Paul Skenes is bringing to the hobby. -------------------------- CONNECT WITH US! Instagram: @cardstothemoon | @fivecardguys (Clark) | @yntegritysportscards (Hyung) | @tradeyouatrecess (John) Website: https://fivecardguys.com/podcast Daily Auctions (w/ affiliate links): https://fivecardguys.com/dailyauctions If you have any questions about the hobby that you would like addressed, email us at hello@fivecardguys.com or DM us on Instagram at @cardstothemoon or @fivecardguys .
Nov 26, 2024
Celebrities Ripping Packs Plus Paul Skenes Bounty News Pushing Hobby More Into Mainstream Culture?; Fanatics Collect Orlando Show Being Cancelled A Cause for Concern?
EPISODE 253 - If you want more hobby news, top auction listings, podcast episode details, contest giveaways and more, sign up for our free monthly newsletter here! For this month, we want to know what your hobby hot take is! Email us at hello@fivecardguys.com or DM us on IG @fivecardguys . We'll give away a couple of Topps Now cards (Ohtani 50/50 and Messi/Curry Night Night) to two randomly selected people who gives us their hot take! Clark and Hyung start the show by discussing whether there's cause for concern that the Fanatics Collect Orlando event has been cancelled (instead of just postponed) or if it's much ado about nothing. They also react to the rumour that Fanatics Fest NYC may also be cancelled or another rumour saying it might just be pushed up to June before The National in 2025. Then for "Hobby Headlines," the guys talk about the Paul Skenes MLB Debut Patch autograph 1/1 card and the incredible bounty offered by the Pittsburgh Pirates (and Livvy Dunne.) But they also discuss whether news like this has helped pushed the hobby more into the mainstream culture. Other examples include Patrick Bet-David talking about his $19M offer to buy a 1952 Topps Mickey Mantle (PSA 10), as well as actress Emma Roberts opening packs with her fiancee, and UFC president Dana White also ripping packs. Next, Clark and Hyung play another round of "Would You Rather" before ending the show with their regular weekly scheduled game called "Pick 1" where they each put up two cards and then debate which one they'd rather invest in. -------------------------- CONNECT WITH US! Instagram: @cardstothemoon | @fivecardguys (Clark) | @yntegritysportscards (Hyung) | @tradeyouatrecess (John) Website: https://fivecardguys.com/podcast Daily Auctions (w/ affiliate links): https://fivecardguys.com/dailyauctions If you have any questions about the hobby that you would like addressed, email us at hello@fivecardguys.com or DM us on Instagram at @cardstothemoon or @fivecardguys .
Nov 19, 2024
Is The Hobby Getting Too Expensive (Are Breakers To Blame?); 2024 Topps Chrome Update Baseball Best Set of the Year?; Playing Over/Under
EPISODE 252 - If you want more hobby news, top auction listings, podcast episode details, contest giveaways and more, sign up for our free monthly newsletter here! For this month, we want to know what your hobby hot take is! Email us at hello@fivecardguys.com or DM us on IG @fivecardguys . We'll give away a couple of Topps Now cards (Ohtani 50/50 and Messi/Curry Night Night) to two randomly selected people who gives us their hot take! Clark and Hyung open the show talking about 2024 Topps Chrome Update baseball and whether it's the best baseball card set released this year (with its MLB Debut Patch rookie checklist plus Home Field Advantage on chromium stock for the first time ever.) Then they move on to "Hobby Headlines" where they dive deep into the issue of the hobby becoming more and more expensive. Are breakers to blame? Will limiting the amount of breaking even fix the affordability problem or will it just cause other issues like making card stores financially unsustainable? Next, the guys play Over/Under where Clark provides a list of four cards and Hyung guesses whether the last sold price is over or under the dollar amount Clark provides. Lastly, they play their regular weekly scheduled game called "Pick 1" where they each put up two cards and then debate which one they'd rather invest in. -------------------------- CONNECT WITH US! Instagram: @cardstothemoon | @fivecardguys (Clark) | @yntegritysportscards (Hyung) | @tradeyouatrecess (John) Website: https://fivecardguys.com/podcast Daily Auctions (w/ affiliate links): https://fivecardguys.com/dailyauctions If you have any questions about the hobby that you would like addressed, email us at hello@fivecardguys.com or DM us on Instagram at @cardstothemoon or @fivecardguys .
Nov 15, 2024
Sport Card Expo (Largest Card Show in Canada) Debrief; Recounting a Trade That Went Down at the Expo; Paul Hickey Shares Tips on Finding Good Deals at Card Shows
EPISODE 251 - Clark and Hyung open the show evaluating their recent experience at the Sport Card Expo in Toronto plus they share a cool story about a trade that went down using advice from a previous episode of Cards To The Moon. Then Clark plays another joint podcast episode with Paul Hickey of the Sports Card Strategy Show where Paul shares his tips on finding good deals at card shows. Clark also gives a list of raw baseball cards he's targeting in the off-season to grade and flip. Then Paul runs it through his formula to see if the selected cards might yield a profit. -------------------------- CONNECT WITH US! Instagram: @cardstothemoon | @fivecardguys (Clark) | @yntegritysportscards (Hyung) | @tradeyouatrecess (John) Website: https://fivecardguys.com/podcast Daily Auctions (w/ affiliate links): https://fivecardguys.com/dailyauctions If you have any questions about the hobby that you would like addressed, email us at hello@fivecardguys.com or DM us on Instagram at @cardstothemoon or @fivecardguys .
Nov 12, 2024
Interview With Ezra Levine, CEO of Mascot, On Creating a More Efficient Way to Sell and Manage Cards Online; 1979 OPC Hockey Card Case Back on Auction After Non-Payment; Playing "Blind Rankings" Again
EPISODE 250 - Just a heads up, if you want more hobby news, top auction listings, podcast episode details, contest giveaways and more, sign up for our free monthly newsletter here! Clark and John open the show by talking about how the winning bidder of the case of 1979 O-Pee-Chee hockey cards didn't pay up. As such, the case is going back up on the auction block. Then Clark welcomes back Ezra Levine, CEO of Mascot , which is an online platform that helps collectors sell and manage cards online. The tool could also change the way collectors attend card shows as well as help them sell their cards through their own storefront online. Next, the guys play another round of "Blind Rankings" where John gives Clark a list of ASMR hobby-related items that many collectors find appealing (ie. ripping open a pack). But each item is revealed only one at a time with Clark having to slot each item from 1 to 5 based on how much they like the item before the next item is known. Lastly, they play their regular weekly scheduled game called "Pick 1" where they each put up two cards and then debate which one they'd rather invest in. -------------------------- CONNECT WITH US! Instagram: @cardstothemoon | @fivecardguys (Clark) | @yntegritysportscards (Hyung) | @tradeyouatrecess (John) Website: https://fivecardguys.com/podcast Daily Auctions (w/ affiliate links): https://fivecardguys.com/dailyauctions If you have any questions about the hobby that you would like addressed, email us at hello@fivecardguys.com or DM us on Instagram at @cardstothemoon or @fivecardguys .
Nov 5, 2024
Discussing Strategy For Attending A Large Sports Card Show with $1,000; Is the Chase for Connor Bedard Future Watch Autographs Worth the Price of the Hobby Box?; Playing Blind Rankings!
EPISODE 249 - Just a heads up, if you want more hobby news, top auction listings, podcast episode details, contest giveaways and more, sign up for our free monthly newsletter here! Clark, Hyung and John open the show by weighing in on the 2023-24 SP Authentic hockey card set and whether the chase for the long awaited Connor Bedard Future Watch Autograph cards is worth the price of the $400US hobby box. Then they move on to "Hobby Headlines" where they discuss their strategy going to a large sports card show (ie. like the Sport Card Expo in Toronto this week) based on the current state of the hobby market? More specifically, if they each had $1,000, how would they spend that money at the card show and why? Next, the guys play a game called "Blind Rankings" where for this specific segment, Clark gives Hyung and John a list of hobby-related items that many collectors find appealing. But each item is revealed only one at a time with Hyung and John having to slot each item from 1 to 5 based on how much they like the item (ie. Orange Refractor Autograph Card numbered to 25) before the next item is known. Lastly, they play their regular weekly scheduled game called "Pick 1" where they each put up two cards and then debate which one they'd rather invest in. -------------------------- CONNECT WITH US! Instagram: @cardstothemoon | @fivecardguys (Clark) | @yntegritysportscards (Hyung) | @tradeyouatrecess (John) Website: https://fivecardguys.com/podcast Daily Auctions (w/ affiliate links): https://fivecardguys.com/dailyauctions If you have any questions about the hobby that you would like addressed, email us at hello@fivecardguys.com or DM us on Instagram at @cardstothemoon or @fivecardguys .
Nov 1, 2024
Will Ohtani Card Prices Ever Come Down (And Other Card Implications Now That World Series is Over); Plus Another Joint Episode and Fun Debate with Paul Hickey of The Sports Card Strategy Show
EPISODE 248 - Clark, Hyung and John debrief on the World Series that just ended and discuss some card implications now that the season is over such as: Will Shohei card prices ever go down even in the offseason? Will Freddie Freeman and Mookie Betts finally get more hobby love with this championship title? Is Aaron Judge still worth investing in? How about other Yankees including Anthony Volpe and Jasson Dominguez for 2025? Then Clark plays another joint podcast episode with Paul Hickey of the Sports Card Strategy Show where they talk about the right time in selling certain cards as well as debate on whether we should care at all about what popular hobby influencers post on their social media page? -------------------------- CONNECT WITH US! Instagram: @cardstothemoon | @fivecardguys (Clark) | @yntegritysportscards (Hyung) | @tradeyouatrecess (John) Website: https://fivecardguys.com/podcast Daily Auctions (w/ affiliate links): https://fivecardguys.com/dailyauctions If you have any questions about the hobby that you would like addressed, email us at hello@fivecardguys.com or DM us on Instagram at @cardstothemoon or @fivecardguys .
Oct 29, 2024
Victor Wembanyama Cards Worth Investing In With Sharp Rise In Number of His Graded Cards?; Ohtani Card Market Cooling Off Anytime Soon?; Ranking Hobby Items Many Collectors Despise
EPISODE 247 - Just a heads up, if you want more hobby news, top auction listings, podcast episode details, contest giveaways and more, sign up for our free monthly newsletter here! Clark, Hyung and John are back together again for this episode and they open the show giving their quick thoughts on the $4.3 million Shohei Ohtani baseball sold on Goldin recently. Plus they discuss whether buying any Ohtani cards now is a good idea or if there will be a better buying opportunity in the future. Then they move on to "Hobby Headlines" where they look over some key findings in the latest Top 50 graded athletes list by gemrate.com including the skyrocketing number of Victor Wembanyama cards being graded each month. Plus they point out three new athletes in the recent Top 50 list which includes CJ Stroud, Jalen Hurts, and Kevin Durant. Next, Clark introduces a new segment called "Rank It" where Hyung and John rank what they like the most to the least of five hobby-related items. The common theme for this particular game is things in the hobby that many collectors don't like (ie. oversized slabs, off-centered cards, triple autograph cards with one dud player.) Lastly, they play their regular weekly scheduled game called "Pick 1" where they each put up two cards and then debate which one they'd rather invest in. -------------------------- CONNECT WITH US! Instagram: @cardstothemoon | @fivecardguys (Clark) | @yntegritysportscards (Hyung) | @tradeyouatrecess (John) Website: https://fivecardguys.com/podcast Daily Auctions (w/ affiliate links): https://fivecardguys.com/dailyauctions If you have any questions about the hobby that you would like addressed, email us at hello@fivecardguys.com or DM us on Instagram at @cardstothemoon or @fivecardguys .
Oct 22, 2024
Is Fanatics Pressing the Reset Button for 2025 with Cancellation of Recent Shows (Or Much Ado About Nothing?); Wilt Chamberlain 1961 Fleer RC Crossing Over from SGC 10 to PSA 10 Setting New Precedent?
EPISODE 246 - Just a heads up, if you want more hobby news, top auction listings, podcast episode details, contest giveaways and more, sign up for our free monthly newsletter here! Clark and John open the show discussing the potential implications of the 1961 Fleer Wilt Chamberlain rookie card previously in an SGC 10 slab crossing over to a PSA 10 slab. Has SGC now become the equivalent of Beckett's Raw Card Review service? The guys then move on to "Hobby Headlines" to talk about the recent cancellation of both the Fanatics Fest shows in Pittsburgh and more recently in Orlando (due to the recent hurricanes.) Is this a case of bad timing or is there something more that can be read into these cancellations? Has Fanatics Events been a little too aggressive trying to host these bigger card show events in 2024. Are they pressing the reset button for 2025 and rethinking how it can be hosted in a more financially sustainable way? Or are they still planning to go full steam ahead and use these shows as an extravagant marketing tool to promote future product drops? Next, Clark plays "Over/Under" with John who tries to guess if the last sale of five recently sold cards ended over or under $10,000. Lastly, they play their regular weekly scheduled game called "Pick 1" where they each put up two cards and then debate which one they'd rather invest in. -------------------------- CONNECT WITH US! Instagram: @cardstothemoon | @fivecardguys (Clark) | @yntegritysportscards (Hyung) | @tradeyouatrecess (John) Website: https://fivecardguys.com/podcast Daily Auctions (w/ affiliate links): https://fivecardguys.com/dailyauctions If you have any questions about the hobby that you would like addressed, email us at hello@fivecardguys.com or DM us on Instagram at @cardstothemoon or @fivecardguys .
Oct 18, 2024
Introducing A New Joint Podcast Episode With Cards To The Moon and Paul Hickey of The Sport Card Strategy Show; Plus Is GameStop the Future of the Hobby Shop?
EPISODE 245 - Clark and John opens the Friday show talking about the latest collaboration between GameStop and PSA. Will collectors start to submit their trading cards to GameStop? How will the cards be secured in the store premises? Is GameStop the future of the hobby shop? Then Clark plays a new joint podcast episode he did with Paul Hickey of the Sports Card Strategy Show where they respectively introduce themselves to both podcast audiences. They also introduce the idea of a reoccurring joint podcast episode where Paul brings his expertise in of strategies to investing in sports cards and Clark discusses issues that might impact the hobby on a more macro level. -------------------------- CONNECT WITH US! Instagram: @cardstothemoon | @fivecardguys (Clark) | @yntegritysportscards (Hyung) | @tradeyouatrecess (John) Website: https://fivecardguys.com/podcast Daily Auctions (w/ affiliate links): https://fivecardguys.com/dailyauctions If you have any questions about the hobby that you would like addressed, email us at hello@fivecardguys.com or DM us on Instagram at @cardstothemoon or @fivecardguys .
Oct 15, 2024
Can Subjectivity of Grading Ever Be Eliminated (Or Even Wanted by Big Grading Companies)?; Topps Mercury Wemby Set Worth It?; Can You Pass Hobby Multiple Choice Test?
EPISODE 244 - Just a heads up, if you want more hobby news, top auction listings, podcast episode details, contest giveaways and more, sign up for our free monthly newsletter here! Clark and Hyung open the show discussing the Topps Mercury Victor Wembanyama set and whether it's a good buy or extremely overrated. Then the guys move on to "Hobby Headlines" to talk about the recent controversy of Grand Salami Sports Card claiming on X to have PSA change the grading on a Shohei Ohtani card after resubmitting twice and then complaining on social media how the Express Notes didn't make much sense. What would this mean for PSA? Does the hobby need graders to get rid of the subjectivity of grading (use of AI?) Will this have any fallout at all or just another grading mishap swept under the rug? Clark then plays "Quiz Show" again with Hyung who is presented with multiple choice questions on a few surprising hobby news items (ie. which card has sold publicly more than 75 times and each subsequent time for a profit?) Lastly, they play their regular weekly scheduled game called "Pick 1" where they each put up two cards and then debate which one they'd rather invest in. -------------------------- CONNECT WITH US! Instagram: @cardstothemoon | @fivecardguys (Clark) | @yntegritysportscards (Hyung) | @tradeyouatrecess (John) Website: https://fivecardguys.com/podcast Daily Auctions (w/ affiliate links): https://fivecardguys.com/dailyauctions If you have any questions about the hobby that you would like addressed, email us at hello@fivecardguys.com or DM us on Instagram at @cardstothemoon or @fivecardguys .
Oct 8, 2024
How Can Topps Now Cards Evolve and Get Even Better; Safeguarding High-End Cards When Shipped By Mail; Playing "Would You Rather" Again (ie. Take Geoff Wilson or Ken Goldin's offer for 1/1 card?)
EPISODE 243 - Clark and Hyung start the show off by discussing the unfortunate news of the high-end Shohei Ohtani, Juan Soto, Mookie Betts and Fernando Tatis Jr. Bowman Chrome rookie autograph cards reported stolen by @lukadoncicpc after seeing the alleged tampered FedEx package with nothing inside. They discuss what measures can be taken to safeguard against this happening as much as possible. Plus they discuss who should make shipping valuable cards more safe (FedEx? eBay? Topps?) The guys then move on to "Hobby Headlines" to talk about the new way Topps Now has been issuing cards of big sports moments (ie. adding rare chase cards randomly inserted in packs for free.) They also come up with ideas on how Topps Now cards can get even better and what the next evolution of these print-on-demand cards should be. Clark then plays "Would You Rather" again with Hyung who is presented with two hobby scenarios and he then has to decide which he'd pick (ie. Take Geoff Wilson's offer for the 1/1 non-autograph U.S. Olympics basketball card OR go with Goldin and list the card up for auction.) Lastly, they play their regular weekly scheduled game called "Pick 1" where they each put up two cards and then debate which one they'd rather invest in. -------------------------- CONNECT WITH US! Instagram: @cardstothemoon | @fivecardguys (Clark) | @yntegritysportscards (Hyung) | @tradeyouatrecess (John) Website: https://fivecardguys.com/podcast Daily Auctions (w/ affiliate links): https://fivecardguys.com/dailyauctions If you have any questions about the hobby that you would like addressed, email us at hello@fivecardguys.com or DM us on Instagram at @cardstothemoon or @fivecardguys .
Oct 4, 2024
Interview with 15-Year-Old Aaron (aka @tropiccollects) on Creating Hobby Content, Completing the 1986 Fleer Basketball Set, Why He Likes Collecting Vintage HOFs; Plus the Hobby Minute with Clark!
EPISODE 242 - Clark opens this Friday episode solo with the "Hobby Minute" briefly going over some of the more recent hobby news like the Shohei Ohtani 50/50 set, the bidding on his 50th home run ball, and the $53,000+ sale of the LeBron James/Kevin Durant/Stephen Curry Olympic 1/1 Non-Autograph Basketball Card. Then Clark chats with Aaron ( @tropiccollects on IG), who is the youngest guest to date in the history of this podcast at 15 years old. He talks about how he got the complete 1986 Fleer Basketball set including the iconic Michael Jordan rookie card and which cards he likes to collect (you'll never guess.) He also talks about his experience creating hobby content and all the people he's been able to meet ranging from fellow content creators to star athletes. Plus Aaron shares his ideas to make the hobby more welcoming to younger collectors in order to grow and sustain the hobby for years to come. -------------------------- CONNECT WITH US! Instagram: @cardstothemoon | @fivecardguys (Clark) | @yntegritysportscards (Hyung) | @tradeyouatrecess (John) Website: https://fivecardguys.com/podcast Daily Auctions (w/ affiliate links): https://fivecardguys.com/dailyauctions If you have any questions about the hobby that you would like addressed, email us at hello@fivecardguys.com or DM us on Instagram at @cardstothemoon or @fivecardguys .
Oct 1, 2024
Sotheby's X Fanatics Live High-End Sports Card Auction a Success or Dud?; Who Should be Card #1 for 2025 Topps Series 1?; Name All Card #1 Players From 2016 to 2023 Since Fan Voting Started
EPISODE 241 - Clark and Hyung start the show by picking who they think should and will be card #1 on 2025 Topps Series 1 based on fan voting. Then for Hobby Headlines, the guys discuss the recent Sotheby's X Fanatics first live auction of high-end sports cards and what it means for the hobby. They also talk about some of the cards that sold that night including the Shohei Ohtani Topps Chrome Sapphire Superfractor and whether any of the cards sold at the live auction were good deals or not. Clark then plays Quiz Show with Hyung testing him to see if he knows all the MLB players who were card #1 since 2016. Lastly, they play their regular weekly scheduled game called "Pick 1" where they each put up two cards and then debate which one they'd rather invest in. -------------------------- CONNECT WITH US! Instagram: @cardstothemoon | @fivecardguys (Clark) | @yntegritysportscards (Hyung) | @tradeyouatrecess (John) Website: https://fivecardguys.com/podcast Daily Auctions (w/ affiliate links): https://fivecardguys.com/dailyauctions If you have any questions about the hobby that you would like addressed, email us at hello@fivecardguys.com or DM us on Instagram at @cardstothemoon or @fivecardguys .
Sep 24, 2024
What "Clubhouse Breaks" by Josh Jung Taught Us About Mike Trout the Collector; Are We Buying the $8000 Topps Mercury Box?; Playing Over/Under Again
EPISODE 240 - Clark and Hyung open the show by discussing whether the $8000 Topps Mercury Set featuring high-end Victor Wembanyama cards is a good buy. They also discuss whether the Topps Chrome Sapphire Basketball will be worth it as well as the Topps Now "Night Night" card with another big chase for the dual autograph card of Stephen Curry and Lionel Messi (have all these chases made the Topps Now cards collectable?) The guys then move on to "Hobby Headlines" and break down the new YouTube show hosted by Texas Rangers third baseman Josh Jung called "Clubhouse Breaks." The first episode featured Mike Trout who Jung ripped a box of 2011 Topps Update with hoping to hit the Trout rookie card. Clark then plays "Over/Under" again with Hyung who tries to guess if the last sold price of some big cards went for over or under a certain dollar figure amount. Lastly, they play their regular weekly scheduled game called "Pick 1" where they each put up two cards and then debate which one they'd rather invest in. -------------------------- CONNECT WITH US! Instagram: @cardstothemoon | @fivecardguys (Clark) | @yntegritysportscards (Hyung) | @tradeyouatrecess (John) Website: https://fivecardguys.com/podcast Daily Auctions (w/ affiliate links): https://fivecardguys.com/dailyauctions If you have any questions about the hobby that you would like addressed, email us at hello@fivecardguys.com or DM us on Instagram at @cardstothemoon or @fivecardguys .
Sep 20, 2024
Discussing the True Michael Jordan Rookie Card With Karlos Diego (Sluggers55) Plus Vintage Sports Cards Talk and Upcoming Can't Miss Card Shows; Huge Bounty for Shohei Ohtani 50/50 Inscribed Card?
EPISODE 239 - Clark opens the show by marking the historic achievement accomplished by Shohei Ohtani who became the only MLB player to hit at least 50 home runs and steal 50 bases in one season. On cue, there will be a Topps Now card to commemorate the incredible achievement. Then in this special Friday episode, Clark plays an interview he had with Karlos Diego (aka Sluggers55 ) live in person in Hyung's studio where he brought some monster cards to show and tell including the Michael Jordan 1984 Star Rookie Card as well as the 1986 Fleer Rookie Card of MJ (and which one he considers the true rookie.) He also brought some amazing vintage cards and shares stories of how he acquired all of them and what he looks for when buying vintage at shows as well as the value of some of these cards. They also talk about what he likes about some of the upcoming card shows such as the local CSC show on Sunday, Sept. 22 and the Fanatics Collect Orlando Show in November where he'll be setting up. -------------------------- CONNECT WITH US! Instagram: @cardstothemoon | @fivecardguys (Clark) | @yntegritysportscards (Hyung) | @tradeyouatrecess (John) Website: https://fivecardguys.com/podcast Daily Auctions (w/ affiliate links): https://fivecardguys.com/dailyauctions If you have any questions about the hobby that you would like addressed, email us at hello@fivecardguys.com or DM us on Instagram at @cardstothemoon or @fivecardguys .
Sep 17, 2024
Rating 2024 Bowman Chrome and Other Baseball Sets Recently Released; Take $25K Offer for Topps Now Non-Autograph Basketball Card?; Playing "Quiz Show" Again
EPISODE 238 - Clark, Hyung and John kick off the show by talking about the Topps Now U.S. Olympic non-autograph 1/1 of LeBron, KD, Curry and how Geoff Wilson's offer of $25K wasn't good enough for the seller. The guys then discuss at what price they would sell it for. The guys then move on to "Hobby Headlines" and rate three baseball card sets that were recently released including the 2024 Bowman Chrome. They also talk prospecting and which players to potentially target. Clark then hosts "Quiz Show" again with Hyung and John answering the questions. Today's theme was football QBs. Lastly, they play their regular weekly scheduled game called "Pick 1" where they each put up two cards and then debate which one they'd rather invest in. (If you missed our 2024 Topps Chrome Basketball hobby box rip, see how we did here on our YouTube page! ) -------------------------- CONNECT WITH US! Instagram: @cardstothemoon | @fivecardguys (Clark) | @yntegritysportscards (Hyung) | @tradeyouatrecess (John) Website: https://fivecardguys.com/podcast Daily Auctions (w/ affiliate links): https://fivecardguys.com/dailyauctions If you have any questions about the hobby that you would like addressed, email us at hello@fivecardguys.com or DM us on Instagram at @cardstothemoon or @fivecardguys .
Sep 10, 2024
Why the Ohtani Long-Term Exclusive Deal with Topps Is A Huge Win for the Hobby; Wilt Chamberlain $1.7M Card a Steal?; Playing Another Round of "Would You Rather?"
EPISODE 237 - Clark, Hyung and John open the show by reacting to the news of the $1.7M sale of the 1961-62 Fleer rookie card of Wilt Chamberlain. Was this a good deal and would any of the guys take the Chamberlain card over the Victor Wembanyama Topps Chrome superfractor autograph? Then the guys dive deeper into the news of Shohei Ohtani signing a long-term exclusive deal with Topps/Fanatics. Specifically what it might potentially mean for collectors beyond having more access to Ohtani autograph cards. They also touch upon the impact of the hobby internationally as a result of this signing. Clark then hosts another round of "Would You Rather" with Hyung and John participating by answering which of the two scenarios they would select for each question. Lastly, they play their regular weekly scheduled game called "Pick 1" where they each put up two cards and then debate which one they'd rather invest in. (If you missed our 2024 Topps Chrome Basketball hobby box rip, see how we did here on our YouTube page! ) -------------------------- CONNECT WITH US! Instagram: @cardstothemoon | @fivecardguys (Clark) | @yntegritysportscards (Hyung) | @tradeyouatrecess (John) Website: https://fivecardguys.com/podcast Daily Auctions (w/ affiliate links): https://fivecardguys.com/dailyauctions If you have any questions about the hobby that you would like addressed, email us at hello@fivecardguys.com or DM us on Instagram at @cardstothemoon or @fivecardguys .
Sep 6, 2024
Ripping Topps Now U.S. Olympic Basketball Short Print Cards A Good Thing?; Topps Composite Football Cards Yay or Nay; Plus Making Super Bowl Picks
EPISODE 236 - Clark, Hyung, and John are back together again for this Friday episode! They open the show discussing the hype of the Topps Now U.S. Olympic Basketball cards with the short print, parallel and the 1/1 triple autograph card of LeBron, Stephen Curry and Kevin Durant being shipped out. They also talk about how those randomly inserted short print cards are now in special packs to be ripped (or sold as one did for $2,500!) Then for the Friday discussion, the guys talk football cards, specifically about whether the 2023 Topps Composite Football set will be a hit amongst collectors as it's an unlicensed product (and if there are any similarities to the recent release of Topps Chrome Basketball.) They end off the show making their Super Bowl picks for this upcoming season. -------------------------- CONNECT WITH US! Instagram: @cardstothemoon | @fivecardguys (Clark) | @yntegritysportscards (Hyung) | @tradeyouatrecess (John) Website: https://fivecardguys.com/podcast Daily Auctions (w/ affiliate links): https://fivecardguys.com/dailyauctions If you have any questions about the hobby that you would like addressed, email us at hello@fivecardguys.com or DM us on Instagram at @cardstothemoon or @fivecardguys .
Sep 3, 2024
Are We Past The Bottom In The Sports Card Market?; 2024 Topps Chrome Basketball Hype Warranted?; Playing Another Round of Over/Under
EPISODE 235 - Clark and Hyung open the show recapping their thoughts on Fanatics Fest NYC before discussing whether the hype of the 2023-24 Topps Chrome Basketball release is warranted. Then the guys dive a little deeper into the state of the current sports card market after observing more and more high-end, rare cards are bouncing back from recent sales that seemingly have hit a bottom. They also look into the CardLadder indexes, which show some categories back in the green when the data is filtered to show year-to-date numbers. Afterward, Clark plays Over/Under with Hyung who must guess whether the recent sale of four cards went over or under the dollar amount Clark gives for each card (ie. Victor Wembanyama Silver Prizm rookie card; Shohei Ohtani Bowman Chrome rookie autograph card.) Finally, they play their weekly Pick 1 segment where they both pick two cards and they each debate which one they'd rather invest in. -------------------------- CONNECT WITH US! Instagram: @cardstothemoon | @fivecardguys (Clark) | @yntegritysportscards (Hyung) | @tradeyouatrecess (John) Website: https://fivecardguys.com/podcast Daily Auctions (w/ affiliate links): https://fivecardguys.com/dailyauctions If you have any questions about the hobby that you would like addressed, email us at hello@fivecardguys.com or DM us on Instagram at @cardstothemoon or @fivecardguys .
Aug 27, 2024
Dissecting Michael Rubin's Talk at Fanatics Fest NYC; Which Offer Is Best for Topps Now Triple Autograph Card of LeBron, Durant, Curry?
EPISODE 234 - Clark opens the show recapping all the major bounty offers announced for the Topps Now Triple Autograph Card featuring LeBron James, Kevin Durant, and Stephen Curry. And he plays Pick 1 with the listeners asking them which offer they would choose. Then, Clark plays clips from the Michael Rubin and Travis Scott talk at Fanatics Fest NYC and provides commentary on the topics covered on that panel. The clips also give some insight on how Fanatics Fest came together, what the event hopes to become, and on a more macro level, what Fanatics hopes to accomplish in the hobby in the future. -------------------------- CONNECT WITH US! Instagram: @cardstothemoon | @fivecardguys (Clark) | @yntegritysportscards (Hyung) | @tradeyouatrecess (John) Website: https://fivecardguys.com/podcast Daily Auctions (w/ affiliate links): https://fivecardguys.com/dailyauctions If you have any questions about the hobby that you would like addressed, email us at hello@fivecardguys.com or DM us on Instagram at @cardstothemoon or @fivecardguys .
Aug 23, 2024
Update on Mike Trout Cracked Out of BGS 9 Slab (Slight Twist in the Story); Sponsoring Kyopo Youth Baseball Camp to 10X the Hobby
EPISODE 233 - Clark opens the show by promoting the local Kyopo youth baseball camp that his podcast co-host Hyung and his team hosted (with fivecardguys being one of the sponsors by giving the kids some cool mystery packs helping 10x the hobby!) It's all part of his "Summer Camp" video series where he's documenting his journey of building community through baseball. You can see the series on Youtube at youtube.com/@hyungcho. Then they play a clip from the youth camp where Clark and Hyung give an update on what happened to the Mike Trout 2009 Bowman Chrome prospect autograph card they cracked out of the BGS 9/10 case. After submitting to PSA at Fanatics Fest, they received the grade back but it's not what they ever imagined getting! -------------------------- CONNECT WITH US! Instagram: @cardstothemoon | @fivecardguys (Clark) | @yntegritysportscards (Hyung) | @tradeyouatrecess (John) Website: https://fivecardguys.com/podcast Daily Auctions (w/ affiliate links): https://fivecardguys.com/dailyauctions If you have any questions about the hobby that you would like addressed, email us at hello@fivecardguys.com or DM us on Instagram at @cardstothemoon or @fivecardguys .
Aug 20, 2024
Fanatics Fest Recap With EJ Ferrer (Show Organizer), Jeremy Lee (Sports Cards Live), Darrell Chan (Exhibitor), Karlos (Sluggers55), Denny Cards (Podcaster) and More; Plus Special Shout-Outs
EPISODE 232 - Clark and Hyung return from an action-packed weekend in New York City where the inaugural Fanatics Fest event just took place. In this recap episode, they talked with hobby friends (Jeremy Lee, Darrell Chan, Denny_Cards) to discuss what they thought of the show including all the pros and cons. They also interviewed EJ Ferrer who helped organize the show and plans for the more card-centric Fanatics Fest show in Orlando this November. Clark also caught up with Karlos (aka Sluggers55) to get his thoughts from a vendor perspective and what could be done to improve the next Fanatics Fest experience. And the guys also met new hobby friends ( Wyverns0625 and Will aka dubpry on IG) who shared what they thought of the big event in NYC. Finally, Clark shouts out all the people they met at Fanatics Fest for helping make this experience truly memorable. One more thing, because they forgot to give out their podcast stickers at the event, if you want one, just DM @fivecardguys or @cardstothemoon on Instagram, and we'll send it to you if you live in the U.S. or Canada (and please rate our show if you haven't already wherever you listen to your podcasts! Thank you!) -------------------------- CONNECT WITH US! Instagram: @cardstothemoon | @fivecardguys (Clark) | @yntegritysportscards (Hyung) | @tradeyouatrecess (John) Website: https://fivecardguys.com/podcast Daily Auctions (w/ affiliate links): https://fivecardguys.com/dailyauctions If you have any questions about the hobby that you would like addressed, email us at hello@fivecardguys.com or DM us on Instagram at @cardstothemoon or @fivecardguys .
Aug 13, 2024
Countdown to Fanatics Fest Begins With Rundown of Announcements Made About the Event; 2024 Topps Chrome Basketball Worth It?; Quiz Show On Most Graded Athletes Currently Active
EPISODE 231 - Clark and Hyung further discuss their thoughts on 2024 Topps Chrome Basketball and whether the unlicensed product will hold any value in the future. Plus they do a bonus Pick 1 off the top with a Victor Wembanyama 2024 Topps Chrome unlicensed insert card vs. Wemby's "No Autograph" Donruss Next Day licensed card. Then the guys start the official Cards To The Moon countdown to Fanatics Fest where they will be recording from on Aug. 15-18. But before they leave for New York City, they discuss some of the announcements already made about the show (ie. Travis Scott exclusive event baseball cards, Big Apple Refractors in 2024 Topps Chrome Baseball only at Fanatics Fest) and give their first takes on each one. Next, Clark plays another round of Quiz Show with Hyung. This time the topic is Most (Active) Graded Athletes of all time (according to gemrate.com). Last, Clark and Hyung wrap up the show with their weekly segment "Pick 1" where the hosts put up two cards and then debate which they'd rather invest in. -------------------------- CONNECT WITH US! Instagram: @cardstothemoon | @fivecardguys (Clark) | @yntegritysportscards (Hyung) | @tradeyouatrecess (John) Website: https://fivecardguys.com/podcast Daily Auctions (w/ affiliate links): https://fivecardguys.com/dailyauctions If you have any questions about the hobby that you would like addressed, email us at hello@fivecardguys.com or DM us on Instagram at @cardstothemoon or @fivecardguys .
Aug 9, 2024
Hobby Raises Thousands of Dollars for Family in Need (Just Shy of $40K Goal); Panini Downtown Insert Cards Galore!
EPISODE 230 - Clark starts the show by shouting out cardboard_preacher on IG (real name is John) who alerted the hobby of a family whose 7-year-old daughter with physical disabilites needed a wheelchair van. John initially wanted to buy cards the family had listed on Facebook marketplace to raise money for the van. But then he found out about their story and asked his nearly 3,000 followers on Instagram to consider donating. That post was reshared and in one day, collectors raised about $13,000 on the family's gofundme page . A week later, the gofundme goal is at $32,000 of their $40,000 goal. Again, to help contribute go read their whole story on their gofundme page . Then Clark and Hyung end the show weighing in on the Panini Donruss Optic Football Downtown Insert card controversy. Repacks anyone? -------------------------- CONNECT WITH US! Instagram: @cardstothemoon | @fivecardguys (Clark) | @yntegritysportscards (Hyung) | @tradeyouatrecess (John) Website: https://fivecardguys.com/podcast Daily Auctions (w/ affiliate links): https://fivecardguys.com/dailyauctions If you have any questions about the hobby that you would like addressed, email us at hello@fivecardguys.com or DM us on Instagram at @cardstothemoon or @fivecardguys .
Aug 6, 2024
Special Joint Podcast Episode with Denny Cards on Important Hobby Issues (Representation in the Hobby) to Silly Topics (Why are Panini Downtown Cards popular?); Plus Topps Chrome Basketball Returns
EPISODE 229 - Clark opens the show with a quick off the top segment regarding Topps Chrome Basketball and why he's passing on it this year. Then Clark teams up with Denny for this special joint podcast episode played on this podcast Cards To The Moon as well as Denny's podcast The Card Diary. The two hosts discuss a wide range of hobby topics including the National coverage on social media, which led to Denny opening up about being offered to be an ambassador for the National (only for the offer to be rescinded without explanation.) They also tackled the issue of fair representation in the hobby and why it’s important to have that discussion. And they also had plenty of random thoughts like why are Panini Downtown cards so popular, and how can you tell if you’re being sold a fake card. Clark and Denny also touched on the upcoming Fanatics Fest which Denny and I will both be attending and what they hope to experience when they arrive in NYC. -------------------------- CONNECT WITH US! Instagram: @cardstothemoon | @fivecardguys (Clark) | @yntegritysportscards (Hyung) | @tradeyouatrecess (John) Website: https://fivecardguys.com/podcast Daily Auctions (w/ affiliate links): https://fivecardguys.com/dailyauctions If you have any questions about the hobby that you would like addressed, email us at hello@fivecardguys.com or DM us on Instagram at @cardstothemoon or @fivecardguys .
Jul 30, 2024
Why Legend Autograph Cards Only in 2024 Topps Chrome Breaker's Delight Boxes Caused a Stir; Iowa Dave Interviews Clark on The Shallow End Talking About Skipping the National for Fanatics Fest
EPISODE 228 - Clark and Hyung open the show giving their two cents on the 2024 Topps Chrome Baseball controversy (highlighted by Cage Lawyer) where some collectors were surprised to hear the Legend autograph cards can only be found in the Breaker's Delight boxes (and not in the hobby and jumbo boxes.) Then Clark is interviewed by Iowa Dave on his podcast, The Shallow End , where they talk about Clark's decision not to go to the National this year (after saying he would at the beginning of 2024) and why he instead decided to go to Fanatics Fest. They also mark the third year (and 4th season) of the Cards To The Moon podcast. Plus they end with a fun quiz show game hosted by Iowa Dave! Finally, Clark and Hyung wrap up the show with their weekly segment "Pick 1" where the hosts put up two cards and then debate which they'd rather invest in. -------------------------- CONNECT WITH US! Instagram: @cardstothemoon | @fivecardguys (Clark) | @yntegritysportscards (Hyung) | @tradeyouatrecess (John) Website: https://fivecardguys.com/podcast Daily Auctions (w/ affiliate links): https://fivecardguys.com/dailyauctions If you have any questions about the hobby that you would like addressed, email us at hello@fivecardguys.com or DM us on Instagram at @cardstothemoon or @fivecardguys .
Jul 26, 2024
Live From The National with Darrell Chan Reporting From Cleveland with All the Pros and Cons of the 44th Show
EPISODE 227 - Clark welcomes back Darrell Chan (aka DC) to the pod recording from the National Sports Collectors Convention in Cleveland. He gives a live update on how the 44th National is including the wifi and air conditioning situation, why there's been crazy traffic to the IX Center, plus the crazy deals he's made at the show already and the crazy cards he's picked up. Darrell also gives some pros (ie. great attendance this year) and cons (ie. trade nights are not as organized; washrooms are far apart) of the event this year, and whether the National should be worried about the upcoming Fanatics Fest in August. He also gives some great tips for anyone attending the show when it comes to buying and selling. -------------------------- CONNECT WITH US! Instagram: @cardstothemoon | @fivecardguys (Clark) | @yntegritysportscards (Hyung) | @tradeyouatrecess (John) Website: https://fivecardguys.com/podcast Daily Auctions (w/ affiliate links): https://fivecardguys.com/dailyauctions If you have any questions about the hobby that you would like addressed, email us at hello@fivecardguys.com or DM us on Instagram at @cardstothemoon or @fivecardguys .
Jul 23, 2024
Will Rebrand of PWCC Into Fanatics Collect Matter Against Competitors?; End of HGA Grading or Can It Survive?; We Answer Your Questions in new "Q&A" segment
EPISODE 226 - Clark and Hyung start the show discussing the future of HGA Grading (on the brink of demise?) and suggest ideas on how it can stay afloat. Then the guys talk about the rebranding of PWCC into Fanatics Collect and what it potentially means for its competitors like eBay and other online collectibles auction platforms. They also discuss the new partnership between Fanatics Collect and PSA, and how Collectors Inc. (parent company of PSA) seems to be in the drivers' seat within the hobby. Next, Clark introduces the new "Q&A" segment where both Hyung and Clark answer a series of hobby questions via email by Michael G. You can always ask yours by DMing us @fivecardguys on Instagram or emailing us at hello@fivecardguys.com Last, Clark and Hyung wrap up the show with their weekly segment "Pick 1" where the hosts put up two cards and then debate which they'd rather invest in. -------------------------- CONNECT WITH US! Instagram: @cardstothemoon | @fivecardguys (Clark) | @yntegritysportscards (Hyung) | @tradeyouatrecess (John) Website: https://fivecardguys.com/podcast Daily Auctions (w/ affiliate links): https://fivecardguys.com/dailyauctions If you have any questions about the hobby that you would like addressed, email us at hello@fivecardguys.com or DM us on Instagram at @cardstothemoon or @fivecardguys .
Jul 16, 2024
Interview With Rob Wong (@robwongcollects) On Talking With MLB Stars Like Bobby Witt Jr. About Collecting; Plus More Security or Better Vigilance Needed to Prevent Theft at Card Shows?
EPISODE 225 - Clark and Hyung open the show discussing whether big card shows need more security or if dealers just need to be more vigilant in light of the $2M theft of high-end cards at the recent Dallas Card Show. Then Clark chats with Rob Wong ( @robwongcollects on IG), a sports journalist who started his "Conversations About Collecting" video series interviewing MLB players like Bobby Witt Jr. about their card and memorabilia collections. He also shares stories about players who have somewhat surprising collections as well as who else is on his list that he hopes to interview for his series. Then Clark and Hyung wrap up the show with their weekly segment "Pick 1" where the hosts put up two cards and then debate which they'd rather invest in. -------------------------- CONNECT WITH US! Instagram: @cardstothemoon | @fivecardguys (Clark) | @yntegritysportscards (Hyung) | @tradeyouatrecess (John) Website: https://fivecardguys.com/podcast Daily Auctions (w/ affiliate links): https://fivecardguys.com/dailyauctions If you have any questions about the hobby that you would like addressed, email us at hello@fivecardguys.com or DM us on Instagram at @cardstothemoon or @fivecardguys .
Jul 12, 2024
What the National Should Focus On This Year; Dissecting the Topps Exchange Program for Open Redemptions
EPISODE 224 - Clark and Hyung start the Friday episode talking about the Topps Exchange Program recently announced for collectors to trade in open redemptions for a special card worth anywhere between $50 to $7,500. Then the guys talk about what they hope to hear and see come out of the National this summer. That includes fixing core issues and complaints about spotty Wifi and having strong A/C at the venue. But more importantly, it's about growing and evolving to become a show collectors would want to return to year after year despite the rising cost to travel to a show like the National and with increased competition (ie. Fanatics Fest.) -------------------------- CONNECT WITH US! Instagram: @cardstothemoon | @fivecardguys (Clark) | @yntegritysportscards (Hyung) | @tradeyouatrecess (John) Website: https://fivecardguys.com/podcast Daily Auctions (w/ affiliate links): https://fivecardguys.com/dailyauctions If you have any questions about the hobby that you would like addressed, email us at hello@fivecardguys.com or DM us on Instagram at @cardstothemoon or @fivecardguys .
Jul 9, 2024
PSA All-Star List of Most Graded Players in 2024 Yields Surprising Picks; Walmart Launches Own Collectilbes Platform; Another Round of "Quiz Show"
EPISODE 223 - Clark, Hyung, and John open the show talking about Walmart getting into the hobby space by launching its own collectibles platform . And John offers a couple of ideas for Walmart to best succeed especially if it's competing against eBay. Then the guys take a look at the PSA All-Star baseball roster for the AL and NL, which is based on the most-graded baseball cards for each position during the 2024 season so far. There's one big surprise in the AL pitching position and the difference from the real MLB All-Star roster vs the PSA list make for interesting discussion. Then Clark hosts another round of Quiz Show for Hyung and John before ending the episode with their weekly Pick 1 segment. -------------------------- CONNECT WITH US! Instagram: @cardstothemoon | @fivecardguys (Clark) | @yntegritysportscards (Hyung) | @tradeyouatrecess (John) Website: https://fivecardguys.com/podcast Daily Auctions (w/ affiliate links): https://fivecardguys.com/dailyauctions If you have any questions about the hobby that you would like addressed, email us at hello@fivecardguys.com or DM us on Instagram at @cardstothemoon or @fivecardguys .
Jul 2, 2024
Interview With Glen Suh (Suhpreme Cards) on Everything You Should Know About Star Wars Cards (And Why More Sports Card Collectors Are Getting Into It); Are Soccer Cards Slept On in North America?
EPISODE 222 - Clark and Hyung open the show by looking over this Forbes article on soccer cards , and wonder if they are being slept on in North America. They also discuss the huge potential for soccer cards to grow internationally in just a few years. Then Clark interviews Glen Suh, owner of Suhpreme Cards on Whatnot (with nearly 10,000 followers), who shares how he went from collecting sports cards to going all in on Star Wars cards. Plus he answers all the questions newbie Star Wars collectors might ask. And Glen also shares why he's so bullish on Star Wars cards using data and plenty of anecdotes. Then Clark and Hyung join together again at the end of the pod to play Pick 1 where both of them choose a couple of cards and then they each debate on which card they rather choose or invest in. -------------------------- CONNECT WITH US! Instagram: @cardstothemoon | @fivecardguys (Clark) | @yntegritysportscards (Hyung) | @tradeyouatrecess (John) Website: https://fivecardguys.com/podcast Daily Auctions (w/ affiliate links): https://fivecardguys.com/dailyauctions If you have any questions about the hobby that you would like addressed, email us at hello@fivecardguys.com or DM us on Instagram at @cardstothemoon or @fivecardguys .
Jun 28, 2024
A Deeper Dive Into The Three Major PSA Announcements (Grader Notes; eBay Listings; Courtyard Partnership); Plus 2024 Topps Series 2 Reflection After Ripping
EPISODE 221 - Clark and Hyung open this Friday episode talking about their experience ripping 2024 Topps Series 2 and what they really thought of the product (and share if they got any hits.) Then the guys discuss the three recent announcements by PSA and their initial thoughts on each of them including the "Grader Notes" offered to those submitting their PSA cards at the Express Level or higher; the eBay auction listings by PSA (affiliate link) as soon as a card is graded; and the PSA partnership with Courtyard.io offering their version of the digital repack experience (with physical graded slabs). -------------------------- CONNECT WITH US! Instagram: @cardstothemoon | @fivecardguys (Clark) | @yntegritysportscards (Hyung) | @tradeyouatrecess (John) Website: https://fivecardguys.com/podcast Daily Auctions (w/ affiliate links): https://fivecardguys.com/dailyauctions If you have any questions about the hobby that you would like addressed, email us at hello@fivecardguys.com or DM us on Instagram at @cardstothemoon or @fivecardguys .
Jun 25, 2024
Is the Second Season of King of Collectibles on Netflix Worth Watching?; Paying Tribute to Willie Mays; Playing 'Match Game' With NBA Finals MVPs and Their High Value Cards
EPISODE 220 - Clark and Hyung pay tribute to the late, great Willie Mays and point out some of his key baseball cards and what they've sold for recently. Then, for Hobby Headlines, the guys give their opinion on the second season of King of Collectibles: The Goldin Touch currently playing on Netflix including what they liked about it, how it is compared to the first season, and whether a show like this is good for the hobby. Then Clark plays "Match Game" with Hyung by giving him a list of six NBA Finals MVPs and another list of how much each player's highest value card sold for to match up. Lastly, they wrap up the show with their weekly segment "Pick 1" where the hosts put up two cards and then debate which they'd rather invest in. -------------------------- CONNECT WITH US! Instagram: @cardstothemoon | @fivecardguys (Clark) | @yntegritysportscards (Hyung) | @tradeyouatrecess (John) Website: https://fivecardguys.com/podcast Daily Auctions (w/ affiliate links): https://fivecardguys.com/dailyauctions If you have any questions about the hobby that you would like addressed, email us at hello@fivecardguys.com or DM us on Instagram at @cardstothemoon or @fivecardguys .
Jun 18, 2024
Interview With Stephanie Garcia (aka Mamabreaks) on Leaving Her Teaching Career to Become a Full-Time Breaker and Hobby Content Creator (+ How She Does It); Plus Fanatics and Sotheby's New Partnership
EPISODE 219 - Clark, Hyung, and John open the show discussing the new partnership between Fanatics and Sotheby's including what it means for the hobby. Then Clark chats with Stephanie Garcia (aka Mamabreaks ) about her hobby journey from being a teacher to one of the more popular breakers and content creators in the hobby. She also shares who she's met along the way, her amazing experiences, and what she hopes to see more of in the hobby. Plus Garcia also talks about something she hopes to do in the future to help grow the hobby. Then after the interview, Clark, Hyung and John, return to the show to wrap up with their weekly segment "Pick 1" where the hosts put up two cards and then debate which they'd rather invest in. -------------------------- CONNECT WITH US! Instagram: @cardstothemoon | @fivecardguys (Clark) | @yntegritysportscards (Hyung) | @tradeyouatrecess (John) Website: https://fivecardguys.com/podcast Daily Auctions (w/ affiliate links): https://fivecardguys.com/dailyauctions If you have any questions about the hobby that you would like addressed, email us at hello@fivecardguys.com or DM us on Instagram at @cardstothemoon or @fivecardguys .
Jun 14, 2024
More Fans Able To Trade 1/1 Cards With MLB Players?; What We Like and Don't Like About 2024 Topps Series 2 Baseball (ie. Jackson Holliday Fun Face SP, Signature Tunes Dual Autos)
EPISODE 218 - Clark, Hyung, and John open the Friday episode talking about a couple of baseball fans who were able to trade with current MLB players (ie. Bobby Witt Jr. who gave a signed baseball bat to a fan who had his 1/1 card; and Evan Carter who received a 1/1 World Series autograph card after making a deal with the fan who had tagged on Instagram. Will this be a growing trend as more players get into the hobby? Then the guys breakdown what's in 2024 Topps Series 2 which was released this week, which subsets, inserts, and SP cards they like (ie. Jackson Holliday SP Fun Face card), which are gimmicky, and their overall opinion on how this set is begin marketed by Fanatics. -------------------------- CONNECT WITH US! Instagram: @cardstothemoon | @fivecardguys (Clark) | @yntegritysportscards (Hyung) | @tradeyouatrecess (John) Website: https://fivecardguys.com/podcast Daily Auctions (w/ affiliate links): https://fivecardguys.com/dailyauctions If you have any questions about the hobby that you would like addressed, email us at hello@fivecardguys.com or DM us on Instagram at @cardstothemoon or @fivecardguys .
Jun 11, 2024
Record-breaking Submissions to Graders Good for the Hobby or Bad?; $3M Michael Jordan Logoman Card Sale; Plus What the Guys were "Dead Wrong" About
EPISODE 217 - Clark, Hyung, and John kick off the show by talking about the $3M sale of the Michael Jordan Logoman autograph card. And they play a quick game of "Would You Rather" with said card that sold on Goldin Auctions. Then, for Hobby Headlines, the guys give their thoughts on the recent gemrate.com post about the record-breaking number of submissions to the top grading companies for the month of May. Is this a bullish sign for the hobby or are we entering Junk Slab 2.0? Then Clark, Hyung and John keep each other accountable in the "Dead Wrong" segment where they share some of the things they were wrong about related to the hobby (for now at least.) Lastly, they wrap up the show with their weekly segment "Pick 1" where the hosts put up two cards and then debate which they'd rather invest in. -------------------------- CONNECT WITH US! Instagram: @cardstothemoon | @fivecardguys (Clark) | @yntegritysportscards (Hyung) | @tradeyouatrecess (John) Website: https://fivecardguys.com/podcast Daily Auctions (w/ affiliate links): https://fivecardguys.com/dailyauctions If you have any questions about the hobby that you would like addressed, email us at hello@fivecardguys.com or DM us on Instagram at @cardstothemoon or @fivecardguys .
Jun 4, 2024
Brent Weyer (aka deepvalueinvestor on IG) Returns and Talks Investing in the Most Important Cards of Players, Creating Boundaries on What to Buy, and "Future Nostalgia"; Playing Buy/Sell/Hold on Acuna
EPISODE 216 - Clark and Hyung open the show with a quick Buy/Sell/Hold segment off the top with such players as Ronald Acuna Jr. (ACL injury, out for the season), Shohei Ohtani (will there ever be a dip?), Luka Doncic (buy high?), and Anthony Edwards (sell now and cut losses?) Then Clark welcomes back Brent Weyer (aka deepvalueinvestor on IG ) to the show where he explains some of his recent IG stories about which sports cards he believes will be a good investment. Brent also offers some great tips on how to figure out what's an important card for any given player as well as revisits his stance on choosing scarcity over grade. But he also discusses when grading does matter. If you missed out on his first interview on Cards To The Moon, check out Episode 129 on Apple Podcasts or Spotify. Finally, we're running a small giveaway with two Shohei Ohtani baseball cards up for grabs. To enter for a chance to win, just subscribe to our YouTube channel and then email us at hello@fivecardguys.com to say you did and you want to enter the contest! -------------------------- CONNECT WITH US! Instagram: @cardstothemoon | @fivecardguys (Clark) | @yntegritysportscards (Hyung) | @tradeyouatrecess (John) Website: https://fivecardguys.com/podcast Daily Auctions (w/ affiliate links): https://fivecardguys.com/dailyauctions If you have any questions about the hobby that you would like addressed, email us at hello@fivecardguys.com or DM us on Instagram at @cardstothemoon or @fivecardguys .
May 31, 2024
Rundown of Hobby News Updates (Two Big Arrests Made; Fan Hit With A Ball Gets Her Own Topps Now Card, Sells for Thousands!); Small Shohei Ohtani Giveaway for YouTube Subscribers
EPISODE 215 - Clark flies solo again for this Friday episode and gives a couple of updates on some hobby news including the arrest of a man charged with stealing the high-end vintage cards sent to the Best Western in Ohio. There were two more men arrested and charged with fraud for trying to sell sports cards and Pokemon cards in fake PSA slabs, netting them about $2 million in the process. Plus a story of a Blue Jays fan who got drilled by a foul ball, but ended up making thousands of dollars with the sale of her very own Topps Now baseball card. Lastly, Clark announces another small giveaway contest with a couple of Shohei Ohtani baseball cards up for grabs. To enter, you must first be a fivecardguys YouTube subscriber and then you can email hello@fivecardguys.com or DM fivecardguys on Instagram to enter. -------------------------- CONNECT WITH US! Instagram: @cardstothemoon | @fivecardguys (Clark) | @yntegritysportscards (Hyung) | @tradeyouatrecess (John) Website: https://fivecardguys.com/podcast Daily Auctions (w/ affiliate links): https://fivecardguys.com/dailyauctions If you have any questions about the hobby that you would like addressed, email us at hello@fivecardguys.com or DM us on Instagram at @cardstothemoon or @fivecardguys .
May 28, 2024
PSA Getting Into The Consignment Business on eBay?; Fanatics + Perfect Game Deal Good for Young Athletes?; Why GameStop Buying/Selling Cards Is Good for the Hobby
EPISODE 214 - Clark, Hyung, and John kick off the show by first discussing the new Fanatics multi-year memorabilia deal with Perfect Game, the world’s largest youth baseball tournament and scouting service, and whether that's a big deal for future superstars or not. Then, still off the top, the guys talk about the fact GameStop is getting into the business of buying and selling slabbed trading cards. Is this good for the hobby? Next for Hobby Headlines, the guys give their initial thoughts on PSA essentially getting into the consignment business and what that could mean for collectors. They also compare fees from other top consigners to see how it stacks up with the PSA fee schedule. Then Clark introduces a new segment called "Match Game" where he provides one list of various dollar values and then a second list of sports cards. Hyung and John are asked to match the cards with the aforementioned dollar amounts. Lastly, they wrap up the show with their weekly segment "Pick 1" where the hosts put up two cards and then debate which they'd rather invest in. -------------------------- CONNECT WITH US! Instagram: @cardstothemoon | @fivecardguys (Clark) | @yntegritysportscards (Hyung) | @tradeyouatrecess (John) Website: https://fivecardguys.com/podcast Daily Auctions (w/ affiliate links): https://fivecardguys.com/dailyauctions If you have any questions about the hobby that you would like addressed, email us at hello@fivecardguys.com or DM us on Instagram at @cardstothemoon or @fivecardguys .
May 21, 2024
Darrell "DC" Chan Returns To The Pod and Talks Babe Ruth Goudey Pick-Up, Mind of a Vendor/Dealer at Card Shows, Flipping Strategy; Plus Which Baseball Cards to Sell/Hold Based on Player's Slow Start
EPISODE 213 - Clark and Hyung open the show by talking about some baseball players who have had a slow start or another injury and whether their rookie cards are a buy/sell/hold at the moment. Players discussed include Jackson Holliday, Jackson Chourio, Bo Bichette, and Mike Trout. Then Clark welcomes Darrell "DC" Chan back to the podcast to talk about his experience as a vendor/dealer at the recent Sport Card Expo in Toronto as well as his preparation plans for The National coming up in July. Clark also asks DC about his thought process whenever someone comes up to him asking to buy or trade, and what kind of cards he usually looks for. Then Clark plays a DC-version of Pick 1 to wrap up the show posing hypothetical trades 1v1 for his recently acquired Babe Ruth 1933 Goudey. -------------------------- CONNECT WITH US! Instagram: @cardstothemoon | @fivecardguys (Clark) | @yntegritysportscards (Hyung) | @tradeyouatrecess (John) Website: https://fivecardguys.com/podcast Daily Auctions (w/ affiliate links): https://fivecardguys.com/dailyauctions If you have any questions about the hobby that you would like addressed, email us at hello@fivecardguys.com or DM us on Instagram at @cardstothemoon or @fivecardguys .
May 17, 2024
Game Worn Cards Way Too Gimmicky?; Brainstorming More "Just A Thought" Hobby Ideas; Small Giveaway for Podcast Listeners!
EPISODE 212 - Clark flies solo for this Friday episode and talks about the game worn cards introduced by PSA where Bobby Witt Jr. and Corbin Carroll put baseball cards in their uniform pockets and then signs it after the game. PSA then slabs it afterward. Is this cool or too gimmicky? Then Clark pitches a couple more ideas to make the hobby more fun or interesting including a one-of-a-kind souvenir/baseball card for anyone who catches a home run ball at a MLB game. Then Clark announces a small giveaway for a box topper card and a couple of free packs for one podcast listener. -------------------------- CONNECT WITH US! Instagram: @cardstothemoon | @fivecardguys (Clark) | @yntegritysportscards (Hyung) | @tradeyouatrecess (John) Website: https://fivecardguys.com/podcast Daily Auctions (w/ affiliate links): https://fivecardguys.com/dailyauctions If you have any questions about the hobby that you would like addressed, email us at hello@fivecardguys.com or DM us on Instagram at @cardstothemoon or @fivecardguys .
May 14, 2024
Rundown of Hobby News Items (ie. Fanatics Signing EPL Deal; $2 Million Worth of Vintage Cards Stolen; Pete Rose Retrofractor Autograph Cards); Is $3,000 Victor Wembanyama Topps Now Card a Good Deal?
EPISODE 211 - Clark and Hyung start the show by discussing the Victor Wembanyama Topps Now card sold for $3,000 each for at least a black parallel /99 on-card autograph with a chance of hitting a 1/1 gold autograph with a special "Rookie of the Year" inscription. Is it worth the chase and is this the future direction of Topps Now cards? Then for Hobby Headlines, the guys give their first take on several recent hobby news items including the Fanatics' deal with the English Premier League to produce licensed soccer cards in 2025, the $2 million worth of vintage cards stolen at an Ohio hotel, and the Pete Rose retrofractor autograph cards in 2024 Bowman. Then Clark plays Over/Under with Hyung to see if he can guess the price of some of the hits in 2024 Bowman baseball set sold recently. Lastly, Clark and John wrap up the show with their weekly segment "Pick 1" where the hosts put up two cards and then debate which they'd rather invest in. -------------------------- CONNECT WITH US! Instagram: @cardstothemoon | @fivecardguys (Clark) | @yntegritysportscards (Hyung) | @tradeyouatrecess (John) Website: https://fivecardguys.com/podcast Daily Auctions (w/ affiliate links): https://fivecardguys.com/dailyauctions If you have any questions about the hobby that you would like addressed, email us at hello@fivecardguys.com or DM us on Instagram at @cardstothemoon or @fivecardguys .
May 7, 2024
More Fanatics Fest Events Good for the Hobby?; Other Product Release News from Topps Industry Conference; Playing Another Fun Round of Quiz Show!
EPISODE 210 - Clark and John open the show by talking about some MLB baseball players having a photo of their baseball card from 2024 Topps Series 1 on their bat knob. Topps announced shortly after that those bat knobs would be used in a 1/1 autograph card. They discuss if it's cool, too gimmicky or both. Then for Hobby Headlines, the guys go into Part 2 of the news announced recently from this year's Topps Industry Conference including the new Fanatics Fest events taking place in Pittsburgh and Orlando. They also give their takes on some product release announcements including the 1955 Bowman Anime case hits as part of their 2024 Bowman set, Topps Composite Football 2023, and Topps Transcendent being reconfigured into a smaller product with more variety. Then Clark tests John in a Hobby Quiz Show to see if he could name the top answers on the board – Familiy Feud style. Lastly, Clark and John wrap up the show with their weekly segment "Pick 1" where the hosts put up two cards and then debate which they'd rather invest in. -------------------------- CONNECT WITH US! Instagram: @cardstothemoon | @fivecardguys (Clark) | @yntegritysportscards (Hyung) | @tradeyouatrecess (John) Website: https://fivecardguys.com/podcast Daily Auctions (w/ affiliate links): https://fivecardguys.com/dailyauctions If you have any questions about the hobby that you would like addressed, email us at hello@fivecardguys.com or DM us on Instagram at @cardstothemoon or @fivecardguys .
May 3, 2024
Will the Return of Topps Chrome Basketball Have Same Prestige with Unlicensed Product?; Other Product Release News from 2024 Topps Industry Conference
EPISODE 209 - Clark and John get right into the Friday episode by starting the discussion on all the announcements from the recent 2024 Topps Industry Conference. First, they give their thoughts on the return of Topps Chrome Basketball this summer, which will feature unlicensed cards (ie. no team logos) but it will contain autographs of superstar players like Victor Wembanyama, LeBron James, Kevin Durant, and Stephen Curry to name a few. Will the unlicensed product still have the same wide appeal simply because it's released by Topps or will it be undervalued similar to other unlicensed sets like Panini Baseball or Leaf autograph cards? They also touch upon where the MLB Debut Patch cards will be for the top rookies who made their debut this year including Jackson Chourio and Jackson Holliday. -------------------------- CONNECT WITH US! Instagram: @cardstothemoon | @fivecardguys (Clark) | @yntegritysportscards (Hyung) | @tradeyouatrecess (John) Website: https://fivecardguys.com/podcast Daily Auctions (w/ affiliate links): https://fivecardguys.com/dailyauctions If you have any questions about the hobby that you would like addressed, email us at hello@fivecardguys.com or DM us on Instagram at @cardstothemoon or @fivecardguys .
Apr 30, 2024
Interview With Jenny Marie Sports Cards on Her Return to the Hobby, Growing her IG to 3,000 followers, Providing a Female Voice in the Hobby; Plus Highlighting The Top Goldin 100 Auction Items
EPISODE 208 - Clark and John open the show by going through some of the top auctions in the Goldin 100 (ie. Michael Jordan logoman autograph card, 1933 Babe Ruth Goudey, Complete 1999 Pokemon PSA 10 Set) and discuss whether they would make a good investment at projected final bid prices. Then Clark speaks with Jenny Marie of @ jennymariesportscards on Instagram who just reached a big milestone recenlty – 3,000 followers! She shared her hobby journey, what it's like being a female collector and content creator in a hobby that is predominantly male, as well as what makes the Dallas Card Show special as she currently resides in Texas. Plus as a resident of Texas, she describes the hype on some big names in the hobby currently playing for teams from cities in Texas including Victor Wembanyama of the San Antonio Spurs, Luka Doncic of the Dallas Mavericks, and CJ Stroud of the Houston Texans. Lastly, Clark and John wrap up the show with their weekly segment "Pick 1" where the hosts put up two cards and then debate which they'd rather invest in. -------------------------- CONNECT WITH US! Instagram: @cardstothemoon | @fivecardguys (Clark) | @yntegritysportscards (Hyung) | @tradeyouatrecess (John) Website: https://fivecardguys.com/podcast Daily Auctions (w/ affiliate links): https://fivecardguys.com/dailyauctions If you have any questions about the hobby that you would like addressed, email us at hello@fivecardguys.com or DM us on Instagram at @cardstothemoon or @fivecardguys .
Apr 23, 2024
Interview With Karlos Diego (Sluggers55) Providing Card Show Insights as a Vendor (ie. The National, Sport Card Expo, Fanatics Fest), Securing High-End Cards; Plus Thoughts on cllct.com
EPISODE 207 - Clark and Hyung open the show giving their thoughts on the new hobby media news website cllct.com co-founded by journalist Darren Rovell. They share what some of the challenges might be as well as their hopes of more hobby media brands coming into the space. Then Clark speaks with veteran collector and dealer in the hobby Karlos Diego who runs Sluggers55 . He recalls his early days ripping packs chasing Wayne Gretzky and Michael Jordan rookie cards as well as shares how he got into the card business. Plus he gives some insight into setting up at trade shows in both Canada including the Sport Card Expo in Toronto, and in the U.S. like the Burbank Card Show, and the National (aka "the Super Bowl" of card shows.) But he also shares his thoughts on the upcoming Fanatics Fest in New York City where he will be setting up as a vendor and what impact this particular show might have on the hobby. Lastly, Clark and Hyung wrap up the show with their weekly segment "Pick 1" where the hosts put up two cards and then debate which they'd rather invest in. -------------------------- CONNECT WITH US! Instagram: @cardstothemoon | @fivecardguys (Clark) | @yntegritysportscards (Hyung) | @tradeyouatrecess (John) Website: https://fivecardguys.com/podcast Daily Auctions (w/ affiliate links): https://fivecardguys.com/dailyauctions If you have any questions about the hobby that you would like addressed, email us at hello@fivecardguys.com or DM us on Instagram at @cardstothemoon or @fivecardguys .
Apr 19, 2024
Big Contest Giveaway (Hobby Boxes and more!) to Launch Special Collaboration; The Genesis of OTU Baseball: An Online Baseball Curriculum For Parents, Coaches and Youth
EPISODE 206 - Clark and Hyung announce a new contest giveaway to launch OTU Baseball - an amazing online baseball curriculum great for baseball parents, coaches, and youth to level up their game. Prizes include some baseball card hobby boxes as well as the OTU Elite curriculum ($299 value for a lifetime membership!) For details on how to enter, check out the OTU Baseball Instagram post here. We also play the Oppotaco Podcast interview that Hyung was a guest on where he talks much more in depth what the OTU Baseball curriculum entails and how the idea all got started. -------------------------- CONNECT WITH US! Instagram: @cardstothemoon | @fivecardguys (Clark) | @yntegritysportscards (Hyung) | @tradeyouatrecess (John) Website: https://fivecardguys.com/podcast Daily Auctions (w/ affiliate links): https://fivecardguys.com/dailyauctions If you have any questions about the hobby that you would like addressed, email us at hello@fivecardguys.com or DM us on Instagram at @cardstothemoon or @fivecardguys .
Apr 16, 2024
Will Fanatics Fest Impact The National In Any Way?; Hobby Implications of eBay Acquiring Goldin Auctions; Shohei Ohtani Really In The Clear?
EPISODE 205 - Clark, Hyung, and Will open the show talking about the Goldin Auctions acquisition by eBay and what that means for the hobby. Then they take a brief moment to discuss the latest development in the Shohei Ohtani interpreter gambling scandal and whether they believe Shohei is really in the clear (and if they've become nervous at all about investing in his cards again.) Then for Hobby Headlines, the guys go over the other big announcement that Fanatics Fest is taking place this August in New York City. They discuss whether this is good or bad news for The National that takes place just a few weeks prior. And they also discuss who Fanatics Fest is for and what they're hoping to expect at the inaugural event. Next, they play another round of "Would You Rather" where Clark presents a couple of hobby scenarios and Hyung and Will decide which one they rather choose. Lastly, as usual, they play their weekly segment "Pick 1" with the guest hosts putting up two cards this time and everyone debating which they'd rather invest in. -------------------------- CONNECT WITH US! Instagram: @cardstothemoon | @fivecardguys (Clark) | @yntegritysportscards (Hyung) | @tradeyouatrecess (John) Website: https://fivecardguys.com/podcast Daily Auctions (w/ affiliate links): https://fivecardguys.com/dailyauctions If you have any questions about the hobby that you would like addressed, email us at hello@fivecardguys.com or DM us on Instagram at @cardstothemoon or @fivecardguys .
Apr 9, 2024
Are Recent Chase Cards Cool or Gimmicky (Wemby Topps Dynasty Alien Inscription; Caitlin Clark Set, Beatles Quad Auto)?; Mike Trout Red Refractor a Buy at $200K!; Playing "To Buy or Not To Buy"
EPISODE 204 - Clark, John, and Will open the show discussing the Mike Trout 2009 Bowman Chrome red refractor rookie autograph card which dropped 80% in value within 1.5 years (from $1.08 million to $216,000.) Was it a steal at the $200K price tag or is that money better spent on other cards? Then for Hobby Headlines, they go over some of the recent chase cards and sets (ie. Victor Wembanyama Topps Dynasty card with alien inscription drawing; Caitlin Clark Collegiate set to name a couple) announced in the hobby, and categorize each of them as "cool" or "gimmicky." Next, they introduce a new segment called "To Buy or Not To Buy" where Clark, John, and Will each talk about a card they're thinking of buying. And then the other two try to convince the one looking to buy reasons to buy the card or to talk them out of it for whatever reason. Lastly, as usual, they play their weekly segment "Pick 1" with the guest hosts putting up two cards this time and everyone debating which they'd rather invest in. -------------------------- CONNECT WITH US! Instagram: @cardstothemoon | @fivecardguys (Clark) | @yntegritysportscards (Hyung) | @tradeyouatrecess (John) Website: https://fivecardguys.com/podcast Daily Auctions (w/ affiliate links): https://fivecardguys.com/dailyauctions If you have any questions about the hobby that you would like addressed, email us at hello@fivecardguys.com or DM us on Instagram at @cardstothemoon or @fivecardguys .
Apr 5, 2024
Predicting the Bottom for the Connor Bedard Young Guns Base Rookie Card Prices; Interview With Clark About The Hobby on Sports Gambling Podcast
EPISODE 203 - Clark, John, and Will open the show discussing the downward trend of the Connor Bedard Young Guns base rookie card (PSA 10) and speculate what the bottom is for that hockey card. Then the rest of the show is a clip from the podcast Gambling With Good Juju ( on Spotify and Apple Podcasts ) where Clark was a recent guest to talk about the sports card industry including the general trend and where it all seems to be heading. -------------------------- CONNECT WITH US! Instagram: @cardstothemoon | @fivecardguys (Clark) | @yntegritysportscards (Hyung) | @tradeyouatrecess (John) Website: https://fivecardguys.com/podcast Daily Auctions (w/ affiliate links): https://fivecardguys.com/dailyauctions If you have any questions about the hobby that you would like addressed, email us at hello@fivecardguys.com or DM us on Instagram at @cardstothemoon or @fivecardguys .
Apr 2, 2024
Making Predictions for 2024 MLB Season and Impact on Card Values of Key Players With Help From Ex-Pro Baseball Players Chris Begg and Jason Willow; Making Some Hobby Hot Takes
EPISODE 202 - Clark and Hyung welcome the hosts of The Oppotaco Podcast Chris Begg and Jason Willow – both former pro-baseball players as well as card collectors – to help kick off MLB Opening Day. Off the top, they discuss the latest on the Shohei Ohtani's interpreter gambling controversy and monitor whether prices have dropped on Ohtani cards listed by panic sellers. Then for Hobby Headlines, Begg and Willow share some of their MLB predictions including MVP picks, home run leaders, and Cy Young candidates. Then they all discuss whether any of those players are worth buying to invest in or to just collect as a card for the PC. They also go over the top 6 prospects/rookies this season and go over the value of some of their rookie cards to see if they'd buy, sell, or hold. Next, they bring back the segment "Hobby Hot Takes" and make some bold statements and predictions for the upcoming season (ie. Wyatt Langford is a bust this season; Ronald Acuna Jr. becomes the first player to hit 50 homers and steal 50 bases.) Lastly, as usual, they play their weekly segment "Pick 1" with the guest hosts putting up two cards this time and everyone debating which they'd rather invest in. -------------------------- CONNECT WITH US! Instagram: @cardstothemoon | @fivecardguys (Clark) | @yntegritysportscards (Hyung) | @tradeyouatrecess (John) Website: https://fivecardguys.com/podcast Daily Auctions (w/ affiliate links): https://fivecardguys.com/dailyauctions If you have any questions about the hobby that you would like addressed, email us at hello@fivecardguys.com or DM us on Instagram at @cardstothemoon or @fivecardguys .
Mar 26, 2024
Is It Really Time to Sell Your Cards or Is the Hobby Just Warming Up?; Weighing In on The Wemby Card Cleaning Controversy; Playing Another Fun Round of "Over/Under"
EPISODE 201 - Clark, Hyung, and John discuss the Victor Wembanyama card cleaning controversy off the top of the show. Should it be considered altered or is it fair game to clean and submit to graders? Then for Hobby Headlines, the guys give their take on the current state of the hobby and respond to some of Cage the Lawyer's critique of where he thinks the hobby stands at this moment. They also dive deeper into Kevin O'Leary's more recent interest in investing in the hobby and the optimism he holds for sports cards as a viable alternative asset class. Afterwards, they play another round of "Over/Under" where Clark gives a list of five cards to Hyung and John, and then they guess whether the last sold price is over or under $4,000. Lastly, Clark, Hyung, and John play their weekly segment "Pick 1" where each of the guys puts up two cards and then they debate which they'd rather invest in. -------------------------- CONNECT WITH US! Instagram: @cardstothemoon | @fivecardguys (Clark) | @yntegritysportscards (Hyung) | @tradeyouatrecess (John) Website: https://fivecardguys.com/podcast Daily Auctions (w/ affiliate links): https://fivecardguys.com/dailyauctions If you have any questions about the hobby that you would like addressed, email us at hello@fivecardguys.com or DM us on Instagram at @cardstothemoon or @fivecardguys .
Mar 22, 2024
Will Shohei Ohtani Cards Drop With Interpreter Gambling Controversy?; Blue Jays Prospect Sam Shaw Shares Experience Signing Thousands of His Own 1st Bowman Cards; Giveway for 200th Episode!
EPISODE 200 - Clark, Hyung, and John open the show by giving their initial thoughts on the Shohei Ohtani Interpreter Gambling Controversy and how it might impact the value of Ohtani's cards (if any.) Plus they announce to mark the pod's 200th episode, they relaunched a revamped free monthly newsletter (you can subscribe here on substack ) and they're running a small giveaway where one lucky newsletter subscriber can win a 2024 Topps Baseball Hanger Box! To end the Friday episode, they play a clip from The Oppotaco Podcast with hosts Chris Begg and Jason Willow who recently interviewed Toronto Blue Jays prospect Sam Shaw. They asked him what it was like to sign thousands of his own 1st Bowman card, how long it took, his batting stance in the photo Topps chose for his rookie card, and more card-related questions! You can listen to more of The Oppotaco Podcast here on Apple Podcasts as well as on Spotify. -------------------------- CONNECT WITH US! Instagram: @cardstothemoon | @fivecardguys (Clark) | @yntegritysportscards (Hyung) | @tradeyouatrecess (John) Website: https://fivecardguys.com/podcast Daily Auctions (w/ affiliate links): https://fivecardguys.com/dailyauctions If you have any questions about the hobby that you would like addressed, email us at hello@fivecardguys.com or DM us on Instagram at @cardstothemoon or @fivecardguys .
Mar 19, 2024
Interview With Coach Koe on Connor Bedard Mania, Topps Hobby Rip Night With Tom Brady, And Creating Consistent Hobby Content; Kevin O'Leary Enters The Hobby?
EPISODE 199 - Clark and Hyung open the show sharing their thoughts on Kevin O'Leary, aka Mr. Wonderful, the popular entrepreneur and investor on Shark Tank, ripping cards with Shyne and possibly coming into the hobby space. Then Clark interviews Coach Koe ( @coachkoecollectibles on IG) who is one of the more popular and consistent hobby content creators right now. He's been traveling across the continent attending several card shows producing a ton of content as well as sharing a stage with Tom Brady in the recent Topps Hobby Rip Night event at Citi Field. As a fellow Canadian collector, Coach Koe and Clark also talked about the state of the hockey card market and whether Connor Bedard mania has had any impact on growing more interest in hockey cards in general and especially in the United States. To end the show, Clark and Hyung return to play "Pick 1" where each of the guys puts up two cards and then they debate which they'd rather invest in. -------------------------- CONNECT WITH US! Instagram: @cardstothemoon | @fivecardguys (Clark) | @yntegritysportscards (Hyung) | @tradeyouatrecess (John) Website: https://fivecardguys.com/podcast Daily Auctions (w/ affiliate links): https://fivecardguys.com/dailyauctions If you have any questions about the hobby that you would like addressed, email us at hello@fivecardguys.com or DM us on Instagram at @cardstothemoon or @fivecardguys .
Mar 12, 2024
CardLadder Indexes Trending Up in 2024 A Bullish Sign for the Hobby?; Another Smart Move by Panini America in Signing Caitlin Clark; Playing Another Round of "Would You Rather"
EPISODE 198 - Clark, Hyung, and John start the show discussing the recent signing of Caitlin Clark to an exclusive signing deal by Panini America. Was this a smart move by Panini and will rookie autograph cards of Caitlin Clark hold any longterm value? Next, for Hobby Headlines, the guys take a look at several CardLadder indexes with many of them looking up in the first two months of 2024. In contrast, the trend has generally been negative since 2021. So is this the beginning of a bigger positive trend for the remainder of the year or is this just a blip and there's more room to go down? Afterward, they play a round of "Would You Rather?" where Clark offers Hyung and John a hobby-related scenario and they have to choose one (ie. Buy 3 boxes of 2023-24 Upper Deck Series 2 for $1,000 or just one Connor Bedard Young Guns base card for the same amount of money.) Finally, as usual, the guys end the show with "Pick 1" where each of the guys puts up two cards and then they debate which they'd rather invest in. -------------------------- CONNECT WITH US! Instagram: @cardstothemoon | @fivecardguys (Clark) | @yntegritysportscards (Hyung) | @tradeyouatrecess (John) Website: https://fivecardguys.com/podcast Daily Auctions (w/ affiliate links): https://fivecardguys.com/dailyauctions If you have any questions about the hobby that you would like addressed, email us at hello@fivecardguys.com or DM us on Instagram at @cardstothemoon or @fivecardguys .
Mar 7, 2024
Buying Into the Connor Bedard Young Guns Frenzy?; Monopoly Prizm Basketball Cards Worth the Hype?
EPISODE 197 - Clark, Hyung, and John open the show giving their thoughts on the Monopoly Prizm basketball cards with the big chase being the Victor Wembanyama 1/1s (worth an estimated $30,000.) Are they worth the hype? They move on to discuss the Connor Bedard Young Guns mania and whether the base cards valued at $700 are sustainable and whether it's worth ripping a hobby box currently on sale for $300. Plus they give their two cents on the social media post of the collector who pulled a Bedard Young Guns but took up the card store's offer to trade it in for another new hobby box. That box didn't yield any hits and the card store allegedly listed the Young Guns base card for $1,000. Who's at fault here? -------------------------- CONNECT WITH US! Instagram: @cardstothemoon | @fivecardguys (Clark) | @yntegritysportscards (Hyung) | @tradeyouatrecess (John) Website: https://fivecardguys.com/podcast Daily Auctions (w/ affiliate links): https://fivecardguys.com/dailyauctions If you have any questions about the hobby that you would like addressed, email us at hello@fivecardguys.com or DM us on Instagram at @cardstothemoon or @fivecardguys .
Mar 5, 2024
What Does Collectors (Parent Company of PSA) Acquisition of SGC Mean for the Hobby?; Another Topps Blunder with "First Card" Mistake; Playing Another Fun Round of Quiz Show!
EPISODE 196 - Clark and Hyung open the show talking about the Topps "First Card" fiasco and hypothesize what might have happened behind the scenes. Then for Hobby Headlines, they discuss the Collectors (parent company of PSA) recent acquisition of SGC including what that could mean for the future of grading, how it impacts competitors namely Beckett (BGS), and whether it's a good thing overall for the hobby. Next, they play another round of Quiz Show where Clark quizzes Hyung on a few hobby-related questions (ie. How much did a single pack of 1979-80 O Pee Chee hockey cards cost back in 1979?) Finally, as usual, the guys end the show with "Pick 1" where each of the guys puts up two cards and then they debate which they'd rather invest in. -------------------------- CONNECT WITH US! Instagram: @cardstothemoon | @fivecardguys (Clark) | @yntegritysportscards (Hyung) | @tradeyouatrecess (John) Website: https://fivecardguys.com/podcast Daily Auctions (w/ affiliate links): https://fivecardguys.com/dailyauctions If you have any questions about the hobby that you would like addressed, email us at hello@fivecardguys.com or DM us on Instagram at @cardstothemoon or @fivecardguys .
Feb 27, 2024
Discussing PSA President Ryan Hoge's Statements About Grading in Forbes Article; Panini Deal With LIV Golf Enough to Save Company?; Playing Over/Under with Hits from 2024 Topps Series 1
EPISODE 195 - Clark, Hyung, and John open the show talking about the announcement that Panini America recently secured a deal with LIV Golf to produce such trading cards as Panini Prizm Golf. Will this be enough to put Panini back on track even after losing some of the major sports licenses? Then they move on to Hobby Headlines where they discuss the Forbes article more in depth titled, "How PSA Built An Industry Leader Around Grading and Authentication." In the interview with PSA President Ryan Hoge, the guys go over some key quotes from the article to see if they agree or disagree with him. Afterwards, they play another round of Over/Under where Clark gives them a card and a dollar amount, while Hyung and John guess if the last sold price was over or under the aforementioned dollar value. The theme for this segment is hits from the 2024 Topps Series 1 baseball card set. Finally, as they normally do each week, the guys end the show with "Pick 1" where each of the guys puts up two cards and then they debate which they'd rather invest in. -------------------------- CONNECT WITH US! Instagram: @cardstothemoon | @fivecardguys (Clark) | @yntegritysportscards (Hyung) | @tradeyouatrecess (John) Website: https://fivecardguys.com/podcast Daily Auctions (w/ affiliate links): https://fivecardguys.com/dailyauctions If you have any questions about the hobby that you would like addressed, email us at hello@fivecardguys.com or DM us on Instagram at @cardstothemoon or @fivecardguys .
Feb 23, 2024
Running Down All The Hobby News This Week (Wemby 1/1; MLS Debut Patch; Kevin Hart promoting hobby); Determining value of Ohtani/Soto SSP baseball cards wearing their current team uniforms
EPISODE 194 - Clark, Hyung, and John start the show talking about the short-print cards of Shohei Ohtani in a Dodgers uniform as well as Juan Soto in a Yankees uniform in the 2024 Topps Series 1 baseball set. Are they worth the thousands their cards are currently listed for on eBay? Then they move on to the Friday discusson period by going through a rundown of key hobby events this past week and then providing their two cents on the issue at hand. They include the MLS Debut patches, the Facetime call between Michael Rubin and Kevin Hart, and the Victor Wembanyama Black Shimmer 1/1 being pulled by a Chinese breaker. -------------------------- CONNECT WITH US! Instagram: @cardstothemoon | @fivecardguys (Clark) | @yntegritysportscards (Hyung) | @tradeyouatrecess (John) Website: https://fivecardguys.com/podcast Daily Auctions (w/ affiliate links): https://fivecardguys.com/dailyauctions If you have any questions about the hobby that you would like addressed, email us at hello@fivecardguys.com or DM us on Instagram at @cardstothemoon or @fivecardguys .
Feb 20, 2024
How Effective Were Topps Marketing Campaigns for 2024 Topps Series 1 (Plus What's Good and Bad About This Year's Release); PSA Blue Labels A Good Thing?; Playing Overrated/Underrated Again
EPISODE 193 - Clark, Hyung, and Will are back together and they open the show discussing what they think of the new blue border PSA labels to mark sports cards that only have autographs authenticated. Next for Hobby Headlines, the guys take a closer look at the 2024 Topps Series 1 baseball card set after breaking a hobby box open. They talk about what they liked about this year's release as well as what can be improved. They also talked about the effectiveness of some of the Topps marketing campaign to promote the annual baseball card release. Afterwards they play another round of "Overrated/Underrated" with the continuing theme of 2024 Topps Series 1. Lastly, they end the show with "Pick 1" where each of the guys puts up two cards and then they debate which they'd rather invest in. -------------------------- CONNECT WITH US! Instagram: @cardstothemoon | @fivecardguys (Clark) | @yntegritysportscards (Hyung) | @tradeyouatrecess (John) Website: https://fivecardguys.com/podcast Daily Auctions (w/ affiliate links): https://fivecardguys.com/dailyauctions If you have any questions about the hobby that you would like addressed, email us at hello@fivecardguys.com or DM us on Instagram at @cardstothemoon or @fivecardguys .
Feb 13, 2024
Discussing Fanatics' Michael Rubin, Mike Mahan's Statements About the Hobby in NY Times Article; Redemption Cards for Signed Memorabilia in Topps Series 1 Blasters?; Workshopping New Hobby ideas
EPISODE 192 - Clark, Hyung, and Will open the show discussing whether they will buy more blaster boxes of the 2024 Topps Series 1 upon hearing the news that redemption cards for signed memorabilia will be inserted into them exclusively. Or will they stick to the hobby box which guarantees either one autograph or one relic. Then for Hobby Headlines, the guys break down the New York Times article featuring Michael Rubin titled, " Will Fanatics Upend the World of Sports Collectibles?" They go through several points to see if they agree or disagree with some of the quotes about the state of the hobby coming from Rubin, as well as CEO of Fanatics Collectibles Mike Mahan. Afterwards they do another round of "Just A Thought" segment where they brainstorm and workshop (often silly) ideas to improve the hobby (ie. name match cards??) Lastly, they end the show with "Pick 1" where each of the guys puts up two cards and then they debate which they'd rather invest in. -------------------------- CONNECT WITH US! Instagram: @cardstothemoon | @fivecardguys (Clark) | @yntegritysportscards (Hyung) | @tradeyouatrecess (John) Website: https://fivecardguys.com/podcast Daily Auctions (w/ affiliate links): https://fivecardguys.com/dailyauctions If you have any questions about the hobby that you would like addressed, email us at hello@fivecardguys.com or DM us on Instagram at @cardstothemoon or @fivecardguys .
Feb 9, 2024
Clark's Interview As Guest on Dave and Adam's The Chase Podcast; Sell or Hold the LeBron/Bronny Dual Auto 1/1 Recently Pulled?
EPISODE 191 - Clark, John, and Will open the show talking about the recently pulled LeBron and Bronny dual autograph 1/1 card in Illinois and discuss whether they would hold it or sell right away. Then they played an interview of Clark as a guest on Dave and Adam's The Chase podcast/Twitch/ YouTube show where he talks about his hobby journey from fivecardguys to Cards To The Moon. Plus they talk about his grail cards, hobby journalism, and whether Mike Trout is a good investment. -------------------------- CONNECT WITH US! Instagram: @cardstothemoon | @fivecardguys (Clark) | @yntegritysportscards (Hyung) | @tradeyouatrecess (John) Website: https://fivecardguys.com/podcast Daily Auctions (w/ affiliate links): https://fivecardguys.com/dailyauctions If you have any questions about the hobby that you would like addressed, email us at hello@fivecardguys.com or DM us on Instagram at @cardstothemoon or @fivecardguys .
Feb 6, 2024
Interview With Stock N Trade on Creating Funny, Positive Content and Keeping The Hobby Fun; Plus What's New for 2024 Topps Series 1 Baseball
EPISODE 190 - Clark, Hyung, and John open the show discussing which of the many inserts and short prints expected in the upcoming 2024 Topps Series 1 Baseball set they're excited about. Then Clark interviews Raul Bustamante ( aka Stock N Trade on IG ) who has been creating great, funny, positive hobby content on Instagram. He talks about his hobby journey from a collector to a content creator. Stock also shares how he's able to produce consistent content for social media and for his podcast "Unboxing the Hobby" as well as finding the right partners to work with to grow his channels. Then as usual, Clark, Hyung and John end the show with "Pick 1" where each of the guys puts up two cards and then they debate which they'd rather invest in. -------------------------- CONNECT WITH US! Instagram: @cardstothemoon | @fivecardguys (Clark) | @yntegritysportscards (Hyung) | @tradeyouatrecess (John) Website: https://fivecardguys.com/podcast Daily Auctions (w/ affiliate links): https://fivecardguys.com/dailyauctions If you have any questions about the hobby that you would like addressed, email us at hello@fivecardguys.com or DM us on Instagram at @cardstothemoon or @fivecardguys .
Jan 30, 2024
Genius Marketing Moves: Fanatics Live $10K Break Credit for Pulling Grails and Victor Wembanyama "No Autograph" Card?; Ranking Iconic Cards Based on Most Desirable to Least for PC
EPISODE 189 - Clark, Hyung, and John open the show giving their two cents on the Victor Wembanyama "No Autograph" Card and wonder if this is it for Panini America? Moving on to Hobby Headlines, the guys dig deeper into the announcement that Fanatics Live is offering a $10,000 break credit for anyone that pulls one of the grail sports cards in "The 10" list. It includes the 2009 Topps Chrome superfractor rookie card of Stephen Curry as well as the Black 1/1 2018 Luka Doncic Panini Prizm just to name a couple. Is this promo good for the hobby? Will it force other breakers to provide incentives for collectors in the future? Or is this just a gimmick? Then afterwards they introduce a new segment called "Rank Them" in which they rank different sets of cards chosen by Clark in the order of which one would be the most desirable to the least for their PC collection (ie. Shohei Ohtani 2018 Bowman Chrome superfractor autograph card vs. 1952 Topps Mickey Mantle vs. T206 Honus Wagner.) Lastly, they end the show with "Pick 1" where each of the guys puts up two cards and then they debate which they'd rather invest in. -------------------------- CONNECT WITH US! Instagram: @cardstothemoon | @fivecardguys (Clark) | @yntegritysportscards (Hyung) | @tradeyouatrecess (John) Website: https://fivecardguys.com/podcast Daily Auctions (w/ affiliate links): https://fivecardguys.com/dailyauctions If you have any questions about the hobby that you would like addressed, email us at hello@fivecardguys.com or DM us on Instagram at @cardstothemoon or @fivecardguys .
Jan 26, 2024
KC Royals Catcher MJ Melendez Cool Trade Offer; Ex-MLB Player Rene Tosoni Shares His Crazy Story About Signing His 1st Bowman Chrome Rookie Cards
EPISODE 188 - Clark, Hyung and John discuss what they would do if they got the 1/1 baseball card that Kansas City Royals catcher MJ Melendez offered to trade for (including a flight out to a Royals game to make the trade!) Then Hyung and Clark share a quick story that Toronto Blue Jays top prospect Damiano Palmegiani told them about him own Bowman Chrome autograph card for a fan. And then to close the Friday episode, they played a clip from a new podcast coming out soon (title TBA) hosted by Hyung where he talked to ex-MLB player Rene Tosoni about his 1st Bowman Chrome autograph cards that he spent hours signing – only to get lost or stolen before reappearing mysteriously on sale on eBay. You can hear the full episode of this interview with Rene Tosoni on The Oppotaco Podcast! -------------------------- CONNECT WITH US! Instagram: @cardstothemoon | @fivecardguys (Clark) | @yntegritysportscards (Hyung) | @tradeyouatrecess (John)Website: https://fivecardguys.com/podcast Daily Auctions: https://fivecardguys.com/dailyauctions If you have any questions about the hobby that you would like addressed, email us at hello@fivecardguys.com or DM us on Instagram at @cardstothemoon or @fivecardguys .
Jan 23, 2024
Which Cards Should Be Nominated for Sports Card Hall of Fame?; Review of 2024 Topps Baseball Card Design; Playing Another Round of "Would You Rather"
EPISODE 187 - Clark, Hyung, and John start the show discussing their initial thoughts on the look and design of the 2024 Topps baseball card. Then for Hobby Headlines, the guys talk about Topps announcing the sports card of the year for 2023, which was the Topps Definitive dual autograph card of Shohei Ohtani and Babe Ruth (based on online votes from collectors). Afterwards, the three of them propose the construction of a Sports Card Hall of Fame and begin to nominate various sports cards that should be in this imaginary "Hall." Then the guys play another round of "Would You Rather" where Clark gives two hobby-related scenarios and Hyung and John choose which one they'd rather do (ie. Would you rather destroy all Kaboom cards or would you rather destory all Downtown insert cards?" Lastly, they end the show with "Pick 1" where each of the guys puts up two cards and then they debate which they'd rather invest in. -------------------------- CONNECT WITH US! Instagram: @cardstothemoon | @fivecardguys (Clark) | @yntegritysportscards (Hyung) | @tradeyouatrecess (John) Website: https://fivecardguys.com/podcast Daily Auctions (w/ affiliate links): https://fivecardguys.com/dailyauctions If you have any questions about the hobby that you would like addressed, email us at hello@fivecardguys.com or DM us on Instagram at @cardstothemoon or @fivecardguys .
Jan 16, 2024
How Pro Athletes Becoming Collectors Can Help Boost The Hobby; Babe Ruth Bat in Future Relic Cards?; Guessing Last Sold Prices of Sports Cards in "Over/Under" Game
EPISODE 186 - Clark and Hyung open the show talking about the Babe Ruth bat that Topps teased in a post on the X platform, which may find its way onto future relic cards. Then moving on to Hobby Headlines, the guys talk about professional athletes who have gotten involved in the hobby (ie. Corbin Carroll, Evan Longoria, Mike Trout, Bobby Witt Jr.) and what the impact of that has been in growing the sports card industry. They also brainstorm what else they could do to further promote the hobby. Afterwards, they play a round of "Over/Under" where Clark picks a specific card with a specific grade and calls out a dollar amount. Then Hyung guesses whether the last sold price of the aforementioned card is over or under the specified dollar amount. Cards in this round include the Michael Jordan 1986 Fleer rookie card (PSA 10) and the LeBron James 2003 Topps Chrome Refractor. Lastly, the guys play "Pick 1" with Hyung putting up Jackson Chourio and Jackson Holliday rookie cards against each other; Clark puts up the Vladimir Guerrero Jr. 1st Bowman base auto (which he just sold) vs. the Guerrero Jr. Topps Chrome blue refractor /150 going for around the same price (BGS 9.5). -------------------------- CONNECT WITH US! Instagram: @cardstothemoon | @fivecardguys (Clark) | @yntegritysportscards (Hyung) | @tradeyouatrecess (John) Website: https://fivecardguys.com/podcast Daily Auctions (w/ affiliate links): https://fivecardguys.com/dailyauctions If you have any questions about the hobby that you would like addressed, email us at hello@fivecardguys.com or DM us on Instagram at @cardstothemoon or @fivecardguys .
Jan 12, 2024
Discussing Worst Kept Secret of LeBron James Signing With Fanatics; Can Panini America Be Fixed With Latest Blunders (Wemby Rookie Card/Mark Jackson Fake Auto)
EPISODE 185 - Clark and Hyung talk about the worst kept secret in the hobby, which was LeBron James signing with Fanatics on a multi-year deal. They discuss what that means for LeBron James basketball cards in the future as well as what they really think about the 1/1 superfractor dual autograph card of LeBron and his son Bronny. Then the guys give their input on a couple of blunders by Panini America, starting with the widely-panned Victor Wembanyama Panini Prizm basketball card. They also touch upon the fake signature of Mark Jackson on one of his cards and whether Panini America can truly be trusted. -------------------------- CONNECT WITH US! Instagram: @cardstothemoon | @fivecardguys (Clark) | @yntegritysportscards (Hyung) | @tradeyouatrecess (John)Website: https://fivecardguys.com/podcast Daily Auctions: https://fivecardguys.com/dailyauctions If you have any questions about the hobby that you would like addressed, email us at hello@fivecardguys.com or DM us on Instagram at @cardstothemoon or @fivecardguys .
Jan 9, 2024
Taking a Deeper Dive Into Grading Trends In 2023 (From Gemrate) and Predicting Trends for 2024; Another Round of Quiz Show!; Quad Auto Disney Topps Chrome 1/1 Card Gimmicky or Cool?
EPISODE 184 - Clark, Hyung, and John open the show discussing whether the 1/1 Quad autograph card of Mickey Mouse, Donald Duck, Pluto, and Goofy is just a gimmick or a cool card. Then for Hobby Headlines, the guys look over 2023 trends and data on grading (info provided by gemrate.com) - more specifically, how many were submitted to grading last year across the four major graders (PSA/BGS/CGC/SGC). Then Clark hosts another round of "Quiz Show" where Hyung and John are asked to answer a few hobby-related questions. Finally, the guys play "Pick 1" with Hyung using a podcast listener submission; John putting up William Nylander rookie autograph card vs. Bo Bichette rookie autograph card; and Clark choosing the Luis Robert blue refractor rookie autograph card vs. Buster Posey rookie autograph vs. Justin Verlander rookie autograph. -------------------------- CONNECT WITH US! Instagram: @cardstothemoon | @fivecardguys (Clark) | @yntegritysportscards (Hyung) | @tradeyouatrecess (John) Website: https://fivecardguys.com/podcast Daily Auctions (w/ affiliate links): https://fivecardguys.com/dailyauctions If you have any questions about the hobby that you would like addressed, email us at hello@fivecardguys.com or DM us on Instagram at @cardstothemoon or @fivecardguys .
Jan 2, 2024
Big Hobby Goal for 2024 Announced!; Examining 2023 Sports Card/TCG Value Trends and Predicting the Future; Brainstorming New Hobby Ideas (ie. Alternate Reality Cards?)
EPISODE 183 - Clark, John, and Will start the first show of 2024 (and Season 4 of the podcast) by stating each of their hobby goals for the year. Clark starts first with a big announcement for the pod! Then for Hobby Headlines, the guys examine the trends in sports card sales over the past year using CardLadder data (ie. big drop in value of Marvel cards, and the four major North American sports) and discuss whether they think that trend will continue in 2024. Afterwards, Clark, John, and Will brainstorm new ideas to make the hobby more interesting in the "Just A Thought" segment. Finally, the guys play "Pick 1" with Will putting up a "Discard" error card from the Disney Lorcana set vs. a Charizard 1st Edition (PSA 7); John makes up a scenario where the Shohei Ohtani Topps Now card signed by himself and Mike Trout is put up against the Ohtani Bowman Chrome superfractor; Clark puts up the Sidney Crosby Young Guns rookie card vs. Alexander Ovechkin Young Guns rookie – both PSA 10. -------------------------- CONNECT WITH US! Instagram: @cardstothemoon | @fivecardguys (Clark) | @yntegritysportscards (Hyung) | @tradeyouatrecess (John) Website: https://fivecardguys.com/podcast Daily Auctions (w/ affiliate links): https://fivecardguys.com/dailyauctions If you have any questions about the hobby that you would like addressed, email us at hello@fivecardguys.com or DM us on Instagram at @cardstothemoon or @fivecardguys .
Dec 29, 2023
Recalling Most Memorable Hobby News and Personal Highlights in 2023; Long-Awaited and Final "Pick 1" of This Year; Shout-Outs To All Our Interview Guests!
EPISODE 182 - Clark, John, and Will open the final show of 2023 by finally recording their "Pick 1" segment they teased for a couple of episodes now featuring the Tom Brady baseball card. Then the guys talk about what news in the hobby this past year stuck out to them as well as share their personal hobby highlights including their favorite card pick-ups. Finally, they end the show by shouting out all the guests who have come on the podcast in 2023. You can catch all the interviews here on the podcast homepage: https://fivecardguys.com/podcast/#guests -------------------------- CONNECT WITH US! Instagram: @cardstothemoon | @fivecardguys (Clark) | @yntegritysportscards (Hyung) | @tradeyouatrecess (John) Website: https://fivecardguys.com/podcast Daily Auctions (w/ affiliate links): https://fivecardguys.com/dailyauctions If you have any questions about the hobby that you would like addressed, email us at hello@fivecardguys.com or DM us on Instagram at @cardstothemoon or @fivecardguys .
Dec 27, 2023
Best of 2023 on Cards To The Moon Podcast Featuring Clips of Laugh Out Loud Moments, Plus Good Advice From Several Interview Guests on the Pod
EPISODE 181 - Clark recaps the third season of Cards To The Moon with some audio clips from the past year including some funnier, light-hearted moments on the pod as well as good advice from the many guests who have come on the show in 2023. Some of those guests featured in this recap episode include Denny_Cards, Brent Weyer (deepvalueinvestor), Jeremy Lee (host of Sports Cards Live on YouTube), and Darrell "DC" Chan. Plus who can forget about some of our more wacky ideas like the "pizzafractor" and such hobby hot takes as saying this one insert card could overtake the superfractor as the best card to have of a baseball player in the future. -------------------------- CONNECT WITH US! Instagram: @cardstothemoon | @fivecardguys (Clark) | @yntegritysportscards (Hyung) | @tradeyouatrecess (John) Website: https://fivecardguys.com/podcast Daily Auctions (w/ affiliate links): https://fivecardguys.com/dailyauctions If you have any questions about the hobby that you would like addressed, email us at hello@fivecardguys.com or DM us on Instagram at @cardstothemoon or @fivecardguys .
Dec 19, 2023
Iconic Tracker Tool by Gemrate Yields Surprising Data On Just How Many Iconic Cards Submitted for Grading Monthly; Reacting to Reported 21% Fake Michael Jordan Fleer Cards Submitted to PSA in 2023
EPISODE 180 - Clark and John open the show by reacting to Collectors CEO Nat Turner's recent social media post about 2,000+ Michael Jordan 1986 Fleer rookie cards being submitted to PSA with 21% having been deemed fake. Will that have any impact on the overall value of this iconic basketball card moving forward with (a) the number of submissions each year, and (b) potential fakes slipping through the grading system? Then for Hobby Headlines, the guys explore the new Iconic Tracker tool by gemrate.com, which keeps track of how many of the top 100 sports cards are submitted to the major grading companies on a monthly basis. They go over eight such cards to see if they're surprised by the number of submissions as well as if there are anything to be learned from the data. NOTE: The rest of the show was not recorded for some reason hence the shorter Tuesday episode. The "Pick 1" segment teased on last Friday's episode will be re-recorded next week! -------------------------- CONNECT WITH US! Instagram: @cardstothemoon | @fivecardguys (Clark) | @yntegritysportscards (Hyung) | @tradeyouatrecess (John) Website: https://fivecardguys.com/podcast Daily Auctions (w/ affiliate links): https://fivecardguys.com/dailyauctions If you have any questions about the hobby that you would like addressed, email us at hello@fivecardguys.com or DM us on Instagram at @cardstothemoon or @fivecardguys .
Dec 15, 2023
Tom Brady Baseball Cards A Genius Marketing Move But Cards Worth Buying Now?; Shohei Breaks MLB Contract Record Plus Topps Now Record Too!
EPISODE 179 - Clark and John let out their disappointment at Shohei Ohtani signing with the LA Dodgers instead of their hometown team, the Toronto Blue Jays. They also talk about the historic number of the Shohei Topps Now baseball card (featuring him in a Dodgers uniform) that sold in just 24 hours. Then the guys talk about the effective marketing by Topps of the Tom Brady baseball cards in the 2023 Bowman Draft baseball card set. But is it worth buying some of the Brady cards now? -------------------------- CONNECT WITH US! Instagram: @cardstothemoon | @fivecardguys (Clark) | @yntegritysportscards (Hyung) | @tradeyouatrecess (John)Website: https://fivecardguys.com/podcast Daily Auctions: https://fivecardguys.com/dailyauctions If you have any questions about the hobby that you would like addressed, email us at hello@fivecardguys.com or DM us on Instagram at @cardstothemoon or @fivecardguys .
Dec 12, 2023
Discussing Michael Rubin's Recent Comments About the Hobby On Bill Simmons Podcast; Hobby Impact of Shohei Going to Dodgers vs Jays; Babe Ruth $7.2M Card Sale Worth It?
EPISODE 178 - Clark and Hyung open the show discussing the recent sale of the Babe Ruth 1914 Baltimore News pre-rookie card (SGC 3) for an astounding $7.2 million. Then they get into Michael Rubin's interview on The Bill Simmons Podcast where he talked about the sports card industry for nearly 16 full minutes. From the interview, Clark pulled eight quotes/excerpts where Rubin provides some insightful observations since Fanatics got into the collectibles space, which ranged from how the company dealt with the redemption card issue to trying to innovate in the hobby (ie. MLB Debut Patch). Then the guys reacted to some of Rubin's comments whether they agreed, disagreed, or had anything else to add to them. Next, in a new segment called "Hobby Impact," they went over some of the recent free agent signing and rumours in MLB including whether Shohei Ohtani signing with the Dodgers or the Blue Jays would be better for the hobby (this podcast episode was recorded before the Ohtani to the Dodgers news). They also touched on Juan Soto going to the Yankees, and speculation on where Yoshinobu Yamamoto and Cody Bellinger would sign. Finally, Clark and Hyung play "Pick 1" - the regular weekly segment where each of them pick two cards and then debate which one they'd rather invest in. Hyung put up Shohei Ohtani's Topps Gold rookie card ($2K) vs. Juan Soto's Topps Gold ($1.2K); Clark put up Corbin Carroll's 1st Bowman Chrome autograph card PSA 10 ($850) vs. Gunnar Henderson's 1st Bowman Chrome autograph card PSA 10 ($520). -------------------------- CONNECT WITH US! Instagram: @cardstothemoon | @fivecardguys (Clark) | @yntegritysportscards (Hyung) | @tradeyouatrecess (John) Website: https://fivecardguys.com/podcast Daily Auctions (w/ affiliate links): https://fivecardguys.com/dailyauctions If you have any questions about the hobby that you would like addressed, email us at hello@fivecardguys.com or DM us on Instagram at @cardstothemoon or @fivecardguys .
Dec 5, 2023
The Good, Bad, and Ugly of Repacks; Plus Long-Awaited Interview with Pokemon Card Collector Roy on the Booming Market (And the Basics of Collecting/Flipping Pokemon Cards)
EPISODE 177 - Clark, Hyung, and John open the show discussing the controversial topic of repacks - the good, the bad, and the ugly. Then they welcome their good friend and go-to Pokemon card collector Roy who is there to help answer many of their Pokemon-related questions. While the sports card market is down, there are big gains being made from buying and selling Pokemon cards. So Roy was invited to help the guys learn the basics of Pokemon cards, what characters and cards are popular, which sets are iconic and rare, common terminology used by Pokemon card collectors, and much more. Then Roy sticks around with the boys to play their regular "Pick 1" segment where they are given two players or cards and subsequently debate which one they would rather invest in. Roy starts things off by asking whether they would rather have a $10K Pokemon card that continues to grow in value but they can never sell, or a $2K sports card they could do whatever with. Hyung asks if the Jackson Chourio 1st Bowman Chrome autograph card is a better investment or the Ronald Acuna 1st Bowman Chrome autograph card at double the price; and John puts up the Frank Thomas NNOF error card PSA 10 (Pop 1) vs. the Derek Jeter SP Foil PSA 10 (Pop 21). -------------------------- CONNECT WITH US! Instagram: @cardstothemoon | @fivecardguys (Clark) | @yntegritysportscards (Hyung) | @tradeyouatrecess (John) Website: https://fivecardguys.com/podcast Daily Auctions (w/ affiliate links): https://fivecardguys.com/dailyauctions If you have any questions about the hobby that you would like addressed, email us at hello@fivecardguys.com or DM us on Instagram at @cardstothemoon or @fivecardguys .
Dec 1, 2023
Hyung Recounts Pro-Baseball Days And Seeing Shohei and Joey Votto's Early Potential; Challenges (and Joys) of Baseball Card Prospecting; Can MLB Debut Patch Rookie Cards Sustain Current Value?
EPISODE 176 - Clark and Hyung talk about the recent sales of the MLB Debut Patch 1/1 rookie baseball cards that have surfaced and whether they can sustain their values. Then Clark asks Hyung about his days playing pro-baseball and some of the players he's played with, competed and coached against including Shohei Ohtani, Bobby Witt Jr., Anthony Volpe, and Joey Votto when they were all much younger coming up in the system. They also discuss the challenge of baseball card prospecting and what makes it so fun and entertaining. If you liked this episode with more baseball talk from an insider perspective, definitely check out The Oppotaco Podcast with hosts Chris Begg, Jason Willow, and Rene Tosoni. -------------------------- CONNECT WITH US! Instagram: @cardstothemoon | @fivecardguys (Clark) | @yntegritysportscards (Hyung) | @tradeyouatrecess (John)Website: https://fivecardguys.com/podcast Daily Auctions: https://fivecardguys.com/dailyauctions If you have any questions about the hobby that you would like addressed, email us at hello@fivecardguys.com or DM us on Instagram at @cardstothemoon or @fivecardguys .
Nov 28, 2023
Lessons To Be Learned From The "Megabid" Controversy; Dual Autograph Ohtani and Babe Ruth Worth $100K?; Casting Way Too Early Votes on 2024 MLB Rookie of the Year and MVP
EPISODE 175 - Clark and Hyung open the show giving their initial thoughts on the 2023 Topps Definitive Collection set including the big chase, the dual autograph 1/1 cards of Shohei Ohtani and Babe Ruth, and whether it's worth the $100K bounty. Then for Hobby Headlines, the guys address the controversy surrounding Rob G., aka Sports Card Therapist, but focus more on what lessons can be learned from it. They also talk about "megabids" as well as what they would do as a content creator if caught in a similar controversy. Then Clark and Hyung "cast their vote" in a new segment on recent lists that Major League Baseball put out asking followers who they think could win their first MVP next season, which rookie can rise to stardom in 2024, and who could get into the Hall of Fame on the first ballot. Then the guys bring it back to the hobby and decide whether they would invest in that player's cards. Lastly, they play their regular "Pick 1" segment where they are given two players or cards and subsequently debate which one they would rather invest in. Hyung asks whether the aforementioned 1/1 dual autograph card of Ohtani and Babe Ruth is a better investment or a 1933 Babe Ruth Goudey; Clark asks which would be better to buy – a Jackson Chourio base 1st Bowman Chrome autograph at $800 or a Jackson Holliday base 1st Bowman Chrome autograph at $500 (both PSA 10s). -------------------------- CONNECT WITH US! Instagram: @cardstothemoon | @fivecardguys (Clark) | @yntegritysportscards (Hyung) | @tradeyouatrecess (John) Website: https://fivecardguys.com/podcast Daily Auctions (w/ affiliate links): https://fivecardguys.com/dailyauctions If you have any questions about the hobby that you would like addressed, email us at hello@fivecardguys.com or DM us on Instagram at @cardstothemoon or @fivecardguys .
Nov 21, 2023
Ranking the Biggest Hobby Mistakes in 2023 (Including Recent Wemby 1/1 Card in Wrong Product); Impact of Leaf Trading Cards Under New Ownership; Presenting Some Hobby Hot Takes!
EPISODE 174 - Clark, Hyung, and John open the show discussing the news that Leaf Trading Cards was recently acquired by Orange Mountain Capital. What does that mean for Leaf product and should collectors be excited for it? Next for Hobby Headlines, the guys talk about the big mistake by Panini America with the Victor Wembanyama Nebular Prizm 1/1 pulled from the wrong hobby product. Then they compare that hobby mistake to the other notable ones in 2023 such as the Babe Ruth cut autograph booklet featuring George Brett's autograph instead, as well as the 2023 Bowman Chrome duplicate superfractor fiasco. Then Clark, Hyung, and John present some new hobby hot takes and subsequently discuss how "hot" their respective takes actually are. Lastly, they play their regular "Pick 1" segment where they are given two players or cards and subsequently debate which one they would rather invest in. Hyung asks which player would they rather invest in long-term: Shohei Ohtani or Luka Doncic; John asks what side they'd choose with the 1952 Topps Mickey Mantle (PSA 8) on one side, and then six more modern grail cards across different sports on the other; and last, Clark puts up the 1st Bowman base autograph card of Mookie Betts and Juan Soto against one another with both BGS 9.5/10 cards going for about $1,000. -------------------------- CONNECT WITH US! Instagram: @cardstothemoon | @fivecardguys (Clark) | @yntegritysportscards (Hyung) | @tradeyouatrecess (John)Website: https://fivecardguys.com/podcast Daily Auctions: https://fivecardguys.com/dailyauctions If you have any questions about the hobby that you would like addressed, email us at hello@fivecardguys.com or DM us on Instagram at @cardstothemoon or @fivecardguys .
Nov 17, 2023
Interview With Raymond Li (Co-Founder of Veriswap) On How The App Makes Trade Night 24/7; Examining the Roll Out of MLB Debut Patch Cards
EPISODE 173 - Clark, Hyung, and John open the show discussing the roll out of the MLB Debut Patch baseball cards in 2023 Topps Chrome Update products. More specifically, they give their two cents on breakers getting the live cards in the product while hobby/jumbo/retail boxes have the hits come as redemption cards. With the option to send off the redemption cards to grading companies such as Beckett, SGC, and CGC (yes, no PSA), the question is does this mean the redeemed card that's shipped directly from the manufacturer to the grader will return automatically with a high grade. If not, why not? Oh, and there's another bounty from Dave & Adam's for the top chase cards in the set (ie. Anthony Volpe and Jordan Walker.) Then Clark welcomes Raymond Li, Co-Founder of Veriswap, to the podcast where he shares all the pertinent details of his app, which allows collectors to trade their cards securely online. They also touch upon some of Raymond's personal grail cards and some big trades that have already happened on Veriswap (think tens of thousands of dollars in trade value!) -------------------------- CONNECT WITH US! Instagram: @cardstothemoon | @fivecardguys (Clark) | @yntegritysportscards (Hyung) | @tradeyouatrecess (John)Website: https://fivecardguys.com/podcast Daily Auctions: https://fivecardguys.com/dailyauctions If you have any questions about the hobby that you would like addressed, email us at hello@fivecardguys.com or DM us on Instagram at @cardstothemoon or @fivecardguys .
Nov 14, 2023
Staying Active In The Hobby By Set Collecting On A Budget; Brainstorming Ideas To Make the Hobby More Fun; Where Should Shohei Sign in Free Agency For Boost in Hobby Value?
EPISODE 172 - Clark and John welcome back Will to the podcast to fill in for Hyung. To open the show, they first discuss the news that LeBron James is signing autographs for Topps/Fanatics again. They also give their initial reaction on seeing the dual autograph 1/1 card featuring LeBron with his son Bronny. Also off the top, the guys talk about Shohei Ohtani and where he could possibly land in MLB free agency, and what team would boost his value the most in the hobby. Next for Hobby Headlines, they share how set collecting on a budget can be a good way to keep active in the hobby while the state of the market and economy are down. Some creative ways to set collect including PCing your favorite player and going after each of the parallels within a particular set. Or to collect players from your home team within a subset (ie. Blank Slate cards.) Then afterwards, the guys brainstorm ideas to make the hobby more fun or better in the "Just A Thought" segment. One idea includes introducing a "pizzafractor" with a game plan on how collectors could win pizza for life. Another is to return base cards to an LCS for store credit (not unlike the bottle return system at liquor stores.) Lastly, they play their regular "Pick 1" segment where they are given two players or cards and subsequently debate which one they would rather invest in. John puts up three Canadian hockey player cards vs. three U.S.A. hockey player cards; Will asks whether it's better to invest in a 1/1 card in a non-rookie year vs. a limited card in a rookie year within a mid-tier set. Then Clark asks whether it's better to buy the cheaper 2023 Topps Update hobby box or go for the more expensive 2023 Topps Chrome Update hobby box. -------------------------- CONNECT WITH US! Instagram: @cardstothemoon | @fivecardguys (Clark) | @yntegritysportscards (Hyung) | @tradeyouatrecess (John)Website: https://fivecardguys.com/podcast Daily Auctions: https://fivecardguys.com/dailyauctions If you have any questions about the hobby that you would like addressed, email us at hello@fivecardguys.com or DM us on Instagram at @cardstothemoon or @fivecardguys .
Nov 7, 2023
Denny Returns To The Pod To Talk About Being a Prolific Hobby Content Creator, Dealing with Haters, Organizing A Trade Night; Plus Breaking a Blaster Box During The Interview and Playing Quiz Show!
EPISODE 171 - Clark and Hyung open the show by giving rave reviews for the look, design and concept of the MLB Debut Patch autograph cards that will be released in the upcoming 2023 Topps Chrome Update sets. Then they welcome back Denny (IG: denny_cards) to the show where the conversation goes from his experience as a podcaster (The Card Diary) and general hobby content creator to organizing a trade night in his hometown and thoughts on the sports card market. They also break a blaster box of Goodwin Champions during the podcast while discussing whether breaking in the hobby is really gambling. And the guys close the episode with a "Quiz Show" segment where Denny attempts to guess which athlete is actually Canadian. -------------------------- CONNECT WITH US! Instagram: @cardstothemoon | @fivecardguys (Clark) | @yntegritysportscards (Hyung) | @tradeyouatrecess (John)Website: https://fivecardguys.com/podcast Daily Auctions: https://fivecardguys.com/dailyauctions If you have any questions about the hobby that you would like addressed, email us at hello@fivecardguys.com or DM us on Instagram at @cardstothemoon or @fivecardguys .
Nov 3, 2023
Fantasy Sports Card Draft Update (Vintage Cards Seeing Double Digit Drop in Value Since June?); Corey Seager Rookie Cards To The Moon?
EPISODE 170 - Clark hosts the show solo for this episode and starts with congratulating the Texas Rangers for winning their first World Series. Plus he looks into Corey Seager rookie cards and whether they've gone up in price since dominating the playoffs and winning the World Series MVP. Then Clark provides the latest update on the guys' Fantasy Sports Card Draft they started in June where Clark, Hyung, and John each drafted five top athletes from a list of 15 to make up their team. The winner is determined by seeing which team has increased in value (using the CardLadder player index value) from June to Dec. 2023. Clark also looks to see if there can be any insight from the data (ie. vintage cards to see more correction?; how long will Shohei card values stay elevated?; LeBron and Brady cards not bottomed out yet?) -------------------------- CONNECT WITH US! Instagram: @cardstothemoon | @fivecardguys (Clark) | @yntegritysportscards (Hyung) | @tradeyouatrecess (John)Website: https://fivecardguys.com/podcast Daily Auctions: https://fivecardguys.com/dailyauctions If you have any questions about the hobby that you would like addressed, email us at hello@fivecardguys.com or DM us on Instagram at @cardstothemoon or @fivecardguys .
Nov 3, 2023
Running Down Some of the Bigger Hobby News This Week (Geoff Wilson's CardsHQ; MLB Debut Patch; Ethan Salas Superfractor Auto Valued at $100K); Guessing Top 20 Sports Cards With Most PSA 10s
EPISODE 166 - Clark, Hyung and John start the show by talking about the "First Stitch" relic sports cards, which can be found in 2023 Topps Update, and whether it's worth the chase. For Hobby Headlines, the guys go through a rundown of some of the biggest hobby news released recently and give their initial takes. Some of the news discussed includes Geoff Wilson opening up CardsHQ; how big the chase could be for the MLB Debut Patch cards; and whether the recently pulled Ethan Salas superfractor 1st Bowman autograph card is really worth $100,000 (just to name a few.) Next, the guys play another round of "Quiz Show" with the question being: name the 11th to 20th sports cards with the most PSA 10s graded. Lastly, they play their regular "Pick 1" segment where they are given two players or cards and subsequently debate which one they would rather invest in. Clark asks the guys to choose between a Zion Williamson or Ja Morant base Prizm rookie card. Hyung puts up a couple of rare Juan Soto baseball cards; and John puts up a high-end Luka Doncic rookie patch autograph card vs. Ethan Salas superfractor autograph card. -------------------------- CONNECT WITH US! Instagram: @cardstothemoon | @fivecardguys (Clark) | @yntegritysportscards (Hyung) | @tradeyouatrecess (John) Website: https://fivecardguys.com/podcast Daily Auctions: https://fivecardguys.com/dailyauctions If you have any questions about the hobby that you would like addressed, email us at hello@fivecardguys.com or DM us on Instagram at @cardstothemoon or @fivecardguys .
Oct 31, 2023
Preparing For Next Big Card Show and What To Expect In Current Market; Costco Selling Topps Baseball Cards Good for the Hobby?; Overrated/Underrated (Hockey Edition)
EPISODE 169 - Clark and John first open the show talking about the news that some Costco stores are now selling Topps baseball cards again. Is this good for the hobby or are we now entering another junk wax era? They also discuss Tim Duncan's new exclusive multi-year deal to sign basketball cards with Panini America and what it could mean for the value of his new autograph cards. Moving on to Hobby Headlines, Clark and John discuss the upcoming Sports Card Expo (the largest card show in Canada) in early November and what their strategy is going to the show this year. They also share what they might expect at the expo in light of the current sports card market. Next, they play a hockey-themed round of Overrated/Underrated focusing on hockey cards such as the 1979 Topps rookie card of Wayne Gretzky, Connor Bedard 1st Draft Pick card in Upper Deck Series 1 and Patrick Roy rookie cards. Lastly, they play their regular "Pick 1" segment where they are given two players or cards and subsequently debate which one they would rather invest in. Clark uses a submission from a loyal listener (Josh @inspiredsportscards) as his Pick 1 while John puts up a 1st Bowman non-autograph card vs. a non-Bowman 1st autograph card of the same player with the same value. -------------------------- CONNECT WITH US! Instagram: @cardstothemoon | @fivecardguys (Clark) | @yntegritysportscards (Hyung) | @tradeyouatrecess (John)Website: https://fivecardguys.com/podcast Daily Auctions: https://fivecardguys.com/dailyauctions If you have any questions about the hobby that you would like addressed, email us at hello@fivecardguys.com or DM us on Instagram at @cardstothemoon or @fivecardguys .
Oct 24, 2023
Examining Recent High-End Sales of Sports Cards (Worth It?); Halloween Parallels in Topps Update Review; Playing "Would You Rather"
EPISODE 168 - Clark, Hyung and John open the show talking about the new Halloween parallel cards in the recently released 2023 Topps Update baseball blaster boxes. How much do they currently go for on eBay? Then for Hobby Headlines, the guys examine some recent high-end sales of sports cards (especially in this bear market) and give their thoughts on whether the purchase was a good deal or not. Next, the guys play a round of "Would You Rather" where they are given two hobby-related options on which one they would rather have or do (ie. Would you rather have one on-card autograph card of Julio Rodriguez or a dual autograph card of Rodriguez and Ronald Acuna Jr. but the autographs are on stickers.) Lastly, they play their regular "Pick 1" segment where they are given two players or cards and subsequently debate which one they would rather invest in. Hyung asks whether Victor Wembanyama or Connor Bedard is the better rookie superstar investment; John asks which NBA draft class is better – 2019 (Zion Williamson/Ja Morant) vs 2020 (LaMelo Ball, Anthony Edwards); and Clark puts up a Corbin Carroll Radiating Rookies insert autograph card /23 vs. a Corbin Carroll Bowman Chrome autograph card. -------------------------- CONNECT WITH US! Instagram: @cardstothemoon | @fivecardguys (Clark) | @yntegritysportscards (Hyung) | @tradeyouatrecess (John)Website: https://fivecardguys.com/podcast Daily Auctions: https://fivecardguys.com/dailyauctions If you have any questions about the hobby that you would like addressed, email us at hello@fivecardguys.com or DM us on Instagram at @cardstothemoon or @fivecardguys .
Oct 20, 2023
Connor Bedard and Victor Wembanyama Worth the Hype or Proceed With Caution?; How Many More "Triplicate" Superfractors in 2023 Bowman Chrome?
EPISODE 167 - Clark, Hyung and John start the Friday episode discussing the "triplicate" superfractor recently found in 2023 Bowman Chrome baseball. The question now is, "How many more can we expect to see appear in the coming days?" (As well as whether the bounty should be extended for the third superfractor?) Then for the hobby discussion, the guys take a closer look at Connor Bedard and Victor Wembanyama as the new NHL and NBA season is getting underway, respectively. Are they still worth the hype or should collectors proceed with caution? -------------------------- CONNECT WITH US! Instagram: @cardstothemoon | @fivecardguys (Clark) | @yntegritysportscards (Hyung) | @tradeyouatrecess (John)Website: https://fivecardguys.com/podcast Daily Auctions: https://fivecardguys.com/dailyauctions If you have any questions about the hobby that you would like addressed, email us at hello@fivecardguys.com or DM us on Instagram at @cardstothemoon or @fivecardguys .
Oct 10, 2023
Kudos To Fanatics for Recent Marketing Efforts To Promote Hobby (Plus More Ideas For Them To Consider); Which MLB Player Could Make for a Good Short-Term Flip; Plus Tacofractor Pick 1 Scenarios
EPISODE 165 - Clark, Hyung and John open the show talking about the MLB post-season action, who they think will win the World Series, and if they were to try to make a short-term flip, which player currently in the playoffs they might invest in and why. Then for Hobby Headlines, the guys give kudos to Fanatics/Topps for its recent marketing efforts to promote the hobby (ie. Topps Rip Night with Tom Brady/Kevin Hart/Travis Scott; Victor Wembanyama green refractor inscribed card in-person giveaway.) They also suggest a few more ideas that Fanatics might want to consider to further promote the hobby. Next, the guys play another round of "Overrated/Underrated" with various hobby-related things such as the Allen & Ginter baseball card set, cut autographs, and Bowman Chrome pearl refractors, to name a few. Lastly, they play their regular "Pick 1" segment where they are given two players or cards and subsequently debate which one they would rather invest in. Clark and John give some wild tacofractor scenarios to choose from, while Hyung puts up Yordan Alvarez Bowman Chrome refractor autograph card against a Bryce Harper Bowman Chrome base autograph card. -------------------------- CONNECT WITH US! Instagram: @cardstothemoon | @fivecardguys (Clark) | @yntegritysportscards (Hyung) | @tradeyouatrecess (John) Website: https://fivecardguys.com/podcast Daily Auctions: https://fivecardguys.com/dailyauctions If you have any questions about the hobby that you would like addressed, email us at hello@fivecardguys.com or DM us on Instagram at @cardstothemoon or @fivecardguys .
Oct 6, 2023
What Went Wrong With The Tacofractor Promotion; Follow Up on the Bowman Chrome Buyback Program
EPISODE 164 - Clark, Hyung and John get right into discussing the Tacofractor promotion reveal and what they think really happened behind closed doors with Topps when they thought of the "tacos for life" prize. Then the guys also talk about the Bowman Chrome buyback program and whether they think it was a good or bad idea for Topps in its attempt to fix the duplicate superfractors issue. -------------------------------- CONNECT WITH US! Instagram: @cardstothemoon | @fivecardguys (Clark) | @yntegritysportscards (Hyung) | @tradeyouatrecess (John) Website: https://fivecardguys.com/podcast Daily Auctions: https://fivecardguys.com/dailyauctions If you have any questions about the hobby that you would like addressed, email us at hello@fivecardguys.com or DM us on Instagram at @cardstothemoon or @fivecardguys .
Oct 3, 2023
What Topps Should Do With The Duplicate Superfractors in the 2023 Bowman Chrome Boxes; Impact of Damian Lillard Card After Trade; Sell High on Travis Kelce Rookie Cards?
EPISODE 163 - Clark, Hyung and John start the show by discussing the impact of Damian Lillard card values after the trade to the Milwaukee Bucks, especially now playing for a contender and alongside Giannis Antetokounmpo. Next, for Hobby Headlines, the guys do a deeper dive on the duplicate superfractors issue in the 2023 Bowman Chrome baseball card set. They offer some solutions for Topps (this episode was recorded before the buyback program announcement) and how the realization of more duplicate superfractors in the set could impact the value of 2023 Bowman Chrome hobby boxes. Then for the next segment, they play another round of "Buy/Sell/Hold" on such cards as the Ronald Acuna 1st Bowman Chrome autograph rookie card, the Giannis Antetokounmpo Silver Prizm rookie card, and the Travis Kelce Topps Chrome Refractor rookie card. Lastly, they play their regular "Pick 1" segment where they are given two players or cards and subsequently debate which one they would rather invest in. Hyung asks to choose between a superfractor non-autograph card vs. a red refractor /5 autograph card; John puts up a Luka Doncic blue prizm rookie card vs. Giannis Antetokounmpo silver prizm rookie card; and Clark puts up the Giannis Antetokounmpo gold prizm rookie card vs. the Triple Logoman card featuring Giannis Antetokounmpo, Nikola Jokic, and Joel Embiid. -------------------------- CONNECT WITH US! Instagram: @cardstothemoon | @fivecardguys (Clark) | @yntegritysportscards (Hyung) | @tradeyouatrecess (John) Website: https://fivecardguys.com/podcast Daily Auctions: https://fivecardguys.com/dailyauctions If you have any questions about the hobby that you would like addressed, email us at hello@fivecardguys.com or DM us on Instagram at @cardstothemoon or @fivecardguys .
Sep 26, 2023
Interview With Dappz On Building His Big Hobby Business and Social Media Brand Plus What It's Like to Visit Steve Aoki; How Much is JRod's Superfractor?; Playing Another Round of "Would You Rather"
EPISODE 162 - Clark, Hyung and John open the show talking about high-end collector Shyne's new Julio Rodriguez 1st Bowman Chrome autograph superfractor card, and guessing how much it would go for now if on auction. They also discussed the two Victor Izturis superfractors that were ripped by two separate breakers, and offered a solution as to what should be done with the one extra superfractor. Next, Clark welcomes Dappz to the podcast who shared how he was able to build his breaking business as well as produce hobby content for his 50,000+ subscribers on TikTok, Instagram and YouTube. He also talked about how it was interviewing some famous guests on his channel including Steve Aoki, Geoff Wilson, and Michael Rubin. Then the guys play another round of "Would You Rather" where Clark gives Hyung and John a couple of choices to decide from (ie. Would you rather open a pack of cards that were all off-centered or cards that all had a dinged corner.) Finally, they play their regular "Pick 1" segment where they are given two players or cards and subsequently debate which one they would rather invest in. Hyung puts up Ronald Acuna Jr.'s Sapphire rookie card vs. Ronald Acuna Jr.'s Bowman Chrome green shimmer /99; John asks if the better investment is in Hulk Hogan wrestling cards vs. Dwayne "The Rock" Johnson cards; and Clark puts up Mookie Betts Blue Refractor Bowman Chrome autograph rookie card vs. Julio Rodriguez Blue Refractor Bowman Chrome autograph rookie card for the same price. -------------------------- CONNECT WITH US! Instagram: @cardstothemoon | @fivecardguys (Clark) | @yntegritysportscards (Hyung) | @tradeyouatrecess (John) Website: https://fivecardguys.com/podcast Daily Auctions: https://fivecardguys.com/dailyauctions If you have any questions about the hobby that you would like addressed, email us at hello@fivecardguys.com or DM us on Instagram at @cardstothemoon or @fivecardguys .
Sep 22, 2023
Investing in Cards of Players From Small Market Teams Worth the Risk?; Beginning of the End for Panini America After Losing WWE License?
EPISODE 161 - Clark, Hyung and John open the show discussing the whether Panini America is done for after reportedly losing its WWE license. Then the guys chat about players who play for small market teams and whether their longterm card values are capped without a big fanbase to create demand. Or are there opportunities to pick up very good players at more affordable prices because they're in a smaller market? -------------------------------- CONNECT WITH US! Instagram: @cardstothemoon | @fivecardguys (Clark) | @yntegritysportscards (Hyung) | @tradeyouatrecess (John) Website: https://fivecardguys.com/podcast Daily Auctions: https://fivecardguys.com/dailyauctions If you have any questions about the hobby that you would like addressed, email us at hello@fivecardguys.com or DM us on Instagram at @cardstothemoon or @fivecardguys .
Sep 19, 2023
Rookie Hockey Cards To Add To Watch List This Season; Naming Top 10 Sports Cards Sold of Active MLB Players; 2023 Bowman Chrome Retrofractor Review
EPISODE 160 - Clark and John open the show talking about the recently released 2023 Bowman Chrome Baseball box and what they really think about the new "Retrofractor" insert card in this year's set . Then for Hobby Headlines, Clark asks John to go over a list consisting of some intriguing hockey players this season whose rookie cards could see some action. Next, Clark hosts another round of "Quiz Show" where John is asked to name the top 10 sports cards sold in value belonging to active MLB players. Finally, they play their regular "Pick 1" segment where they are given two players or cards and subsequently debate which one they would rather invest in. John puts up the Connor McDavid SP Authentic Future Watch autograph card vs. Stephen Curry Topps Chrome refractor rookie card; Clark puts up a dual autograph card of Sidney Crosby and Mario Lemieux (valued at $1,600) and Connor McDavid and Wayne Gretzky dual auto ($6,000). -------------------------- CONNECT WITH US! Instagram: @cardstothemoon | @fivecardguys (Clark) | @yntegritysportscards (Hyung) | @tradeyouatrecess (John) Website: https://fivecardguys.com/podcast Daily Auctions: https://fivecardguys.com/dailyauctions If you have any questions about the hobby that you would like addressed, email us at hello@fivecardguys.com or DM us on Instagram at @cardstothemoon or @fivecardguys .
Sep 12, 2023
Grading The Graders On Their New Announcements; Three "Outside The Box" Ideas To Make The Hobby More Fun; 3-Month Update on Fantasy Sports Card Draft
EPISODE 159 - Clark, Hyung, and John start the show by giving a 3-month update on their fantasy sports card draft to see who's team/portfolio of players is delivering the best ROI (based on the CardLadder index data). You can catch that draft episode here . Next for Hobby Headlines, the guys "grade the graders" based on how impressed (or not impressed) they are of some recent announcements and updates by SGC/PSA/BGS. That includes the new $15/card fee by SGC as well as the launch of its new app, and PSA adding another feature to its own app. Next, Clark introduces a new segment called, "Just A Thought" where he pitches three (some ridiculous) ideas on how to make the hobby better or more fun (ie. dual Topps certified autograph card with an IP auto of the same player?) Finally, they play their regular "Pick 1" segment where they are given two players or cards and subsequently debate which one they would rather invest in. Hyung puts up Jasson Dominguez rookie autograph card (this is prior to hearing the UCL tear news) vs. Jordan Lawlare rookie autograph for debate. John asks which player would be the better hobby investment: Shai Gilgeous-Alexander vs. Trae Young; and Clark puts up the Derek Jeter SP Foil rookie card – a PSA 9 vs BGS 9.5 of the same card. -------------------------- CONNECT WITH US! Instagram: @cardstothemoon | @fivecardguys (Clark) | @yntegritysportscards (Hyung) | @tradeyouatrecess (John) Website: https://fivecardguys.com/podcast Daily Auctions: https://fivecardguys.com/dailyauctions If you have any questions about the hobby that you would like addressed, email us at hello@fivecardguys.com or DM us on Instagram at @cardstothemoon or @fivecardguys .
Sep 8, 2023
A Debrief on the "Cardporn" Controversy and Discussion On Trustworthiness of Authenticators; Update on Tacofractor Cards; Quiz Show Contest Winner Announced
EPISODE 158 - Clark, Hyung and John kick off the show by revisiting their discussion on the tacofractor insert card with the recent sale of the "Wild Card tacofractor" selling for more than $11,000. They also share what they've heard could be the redemption prize. The guys then debrief about everything that's happened to cardporn – the self-proclaimed hobby watchdog who ironically has been alleged to committing several fraudulent transactions in the hobby. Now the bigger question is if the hobby needs a watchdog at all. And how about the trustworthiness of authenticators? Can there be lessons learned from the high-end art world and how they use authenticators to establish what is real and what is fake. At the end of the show, Clark announces the winner of the "Quiz Show" segment from Episode 156. -------------------------------- CONNECT WITH US! Instagram: @cardstothemoon | @fivecardguys (Clark) | @yntegritysportscards (Hyung) | @tradeyouatrecess (John) Website: https://fivecardguys.com/podcast Daily Auctions: https://fivecardguys.com/dailyauctions If you have any questions about the hobby that you would like addressed, email us at hello@fivecardguys.com or DM us on Instagram at @cardstothemoon or @fivecardguys .
Sep 5, 2023
What We Would Do If We Were Appointed New President of Beckett; Can Leaf Turn Things Around Without Brian Gray?; Asking ChatGPT To Name Top 10 Iconic Sports Cards
EPISODE 157 - Clark and Hyung open the show by discussing the departure of Brian Gray as CEO of Leaf Trading Cards, and whether his successor Kevin O'Neill can improve Leaf at all. Then for Hobby Headlines, the guys discuss the other high-level departure in the hobby – the firing of Jeromy Murray, now former president of Beckett. Both Hyung and Clark then offer ideas and action plans on what they'd do if they took over Beckett (including bringing back the Beckett magazine but a new and improved version!) Next, Clark introduces a new segment called, "Ask ChatGPT" and he asks the AI tool to name the top 10 most iconic sports cards of all time. Then Hyung tries to guess what ChatGPT came up with. Afterwards, the guys talk about whether they agree with ChatGPT's answers. Finally, they play their regular "Pick 1" segment where they are given two players or cards and subsequently debate which one they would rather invest in. Hyung puts up the Ronald Acuna Jr. rookie autograph card vs. Mookie Betts rookie autograph card for debate. Clark puts up Shohei Ohtani's WBC rookie card vs. Aaron Judge Bowman Chrome rookie refractor autograph card. -------------------------- CONNECT WITH US! Instagram: @cardstothemoon | @fivecardguys (Clark) | @yntegritysportscards (Hyung) | @tradeyouatrecess (John) Website: https://fivecardguys.com/podcast Daily Auctions: https://fivecardguys.com/dailyauctions If you have any questions about the hobby that you would like addressed, email us at hello@fivecardguys.com or DM us on Instagram at @cardstothemoon or @fivecardguys .
Aug 29, 2023
Interview With Mac Gambill (aka mac_cardcollection on IG) On Creating Hobby Content Collectors Can Laugh At; LeBron Topps Autograph Cards Coming Soon?; Play Quiz Show For Chance To Win Prize!
EPISODE 156 - Clark starts the show discussing the LeBron James and Mookie Betts Topps Now baseball card that was recently released and why it might mean the return of LeBron James Topps autograph cards in the near future. Then Clark welcomes Mac Gambill ( mac_cardcollection on IG ) to the podcast. They discussed Mac's approach to hobby content creation (ie. bringing humor and levity to the card space) as well as why he likes to collect both '90s basketball cards and modern soccer cards. And Mac also participates in Clark's "Rapid Fire Questions" segment, where he gave his thoughts on the future of the hobby in 5 to 10 years as well as ranked some of the recent big hobby news by shock value (from the NFLPA breaking its licensing deal with Panini to Brian Gray leaving as Leaf CEO.) Finally, Clark hosts another "Quiz Show" segment but asks the podcast listeners to participate. Listeners can DM their answers to the @cardstothemoon Instagram page or email hello@fivecardguys.com If there is more than one qualified entrant (must be from U.S. or Canada) with the most correct answers, then a random draw will be conducted from that group to determine the winner of a sports cards blaster box. Good luck! -------------------------- CONNECT WITH US! Instagram: @cardstothemoon | @fivecardguys (Clark) | @yntegritysportscards (Hyung) | @tradeyouatrecess (John) Website: https://fivecardguys.com/podcast Daily Auctions: https://fivecardguys.com/dailyauctions If you have any questions about the hobby that you would like addressed, email us at hello@fivecardguys.com or DM us on Instagram at @cardstothemoon or @fivecardguys .
Aug 25, 2023
Bad Shohei News and Impact On His Card Values; Do Collectors Really Care About Final Outcome of Panini Vs. NFLPA?; Podcast Video Clips Now Up on YouTube!
EPISODE 155 - Clark flies solo for this Friday episode but he notes for more podcast content, you can now find some clips from Cards To The Moon featuring past guests on the fivecardguys YouTube channel here . Clark then gives his thoughts on what kind of impact the Shohei Ohtani torn UCL news could have on his card values. He then provides the latest update on the Panini America vs. NFLPA situation with the latter terminating its licensing deal with the card manufacturer three years early (and Panini responding by filing a demand for arbitration). But at the end of the day, Clark asks would most collectors care if Panini lost its deal early? -------------------------------- CONNECT WITH US! Instagram: @cardstothemoon | @fivecardguys (Clark) | @yntegritysportscards (Hyung) | @tradeyouatrecess (John) Website: https://fivecardguys.com/podcast Daily Auctions: https://fivecardguys.com/dailyauctions If you have any questions about the hobby that you would like addressed, email us at hello@fivecardguys.com or DM us on Instagram at @cardstothemoon or @fivecardguys .
Aug 22, 2023
Is There Long-Term Value for NIL Trading Cards?; Thoughts on Panini Vs. Fanatics Lawsuit; Addressing Wander Franco Situation; Playing Quiz Show: Name 21 Athletes With Cards That Sold For Over $1M
EPISODE 154 - Clark, Hyung, and John are back together in this episode, opening the show by discussing their thoughts on the Panini vs. Fanatics anti-trust lawsuit. They also briefly address the sad and unfortunate situation regarding Wander Franco. Then the guys talk about NIL (name/image/likeness) trading cards after reading a recent Washington Post article titled, "Thanks to NIL, college athletes have trading cards. Their value is hard to quantify." They dive deeper into NIL's long-term value as well as whether it could dilute the value of a player's rookie card and if a company like Leaf or Panini America (or any other card manufacturer without professional league licenses) could profit from the NIL card market. Clark then hosts the Quiz Show segment with Hyung and John trying to name all 21 athletes who have at least one card that sold for more than $1 million dollars. Finally, they end off the show with the regular weekly Pick 1 segment where each of them put up two cards and they debate which one they would invest in. This week includes picking between a Corey Seager rookie autograph card vs. Freddie Freeman rookie autograph card; a $20K Michael Jordan autograph card vs. Shohei Ohtani Kanji autograph card; and Victor Wembanyama 1st Bowman Chrome base autograph card vs. Kevin Durant Topps Chrome Refractor rookie card. If you like to send your Pick 1 suggestions, DM us on Instagram @cardstothemoon ! -------------------------- CONNECT WITH US! Instagram: @cardstothemoon | @fivecardguys (Clark) | @yntegritysportscards (Hyung) | @tradeyouatrecess (John) Website: https://fivecardguys.com/podcast Daily Auctions: https://fivecardguys.com/dailyauctions If you have any questions about the hobby that you would like addressed, email us at hello@fivecardguys.com or DM us on Instagram at @cardstothemoon or @fivecardguys .
Aug 15, 2023
Darrell "DC" Chan Returns to the Pod With Crazy Stories from the National (ie. Card Action at Hotel Lobbies/Unofficial Trade Nights); Awesomeness of Trout/Ohtani Topps Now Dual Autograph Card
EPISODE 153 - Clark and Hyung open the show discussing the awesomeness of the Mike Trout and Shohei Ohtani Topps Now dual autograph card (and how Trout has become the unofficial ambassador for Topps and PSA.) Then the guys welcome back Darrell "DC" Chan to the podcast who also attended the National this year. He had plenty of wild and crazy stories from his time in Chicago including lines to get into unofficial trade nights as well as making deals on the side separate from the actual National event. Darrell also talks about the venue in Cleveland where it'll be held next year and what to expect compared to Chicago. Then Clark and Hyung end off the show with the regular weekly Pick 1 segment where each of them put up two cards and they debate which one they would invest in. This week includes picking between the aforementioned Trout/Ohtani Topps Now Card or the iconic Mickey Mantle 1952 Topps Card; as well as a 1st Bowman Chrome base autograph card vs. a Topps Chrome blue refractor autograph card. If you like to send your Pick 1 suggestions, DM us on Instagram @cardstothemoon ! -------------------------- CONNECT WITH US! Instagram: @cardstothemoon | @fivecardguys (Clark) | @yntegritysportscards (Hyung) | @tradeyouatrecess (John) Website: https://fivecardguys.com/podcast Daily Auctions: https://fivecardguys.com/dailyauctions If you have any questions about the hobby that you would like addressed, email us at hello@fivecardguys.com or DM us on Instagram at @cardstothemoon or @fivecardguys .
Aug 11, 2023
Interview With Iowa_Dave On His 44 Takeaways From His First Trip to the National Including His Major Card Pick-Ups and Some Impulse Buys
EPISODE 152 - Clark opens the Friday episode by appreciating all the listeners and subscribers to the podcast. He extends his thanks to the special guest on the podcast for this episode, Dave Schwartz, aka Iowa_Dave on IG , who regularly shouts out other hobby podcasts every week. Iowa_Dave came on the pod to share his experience attending the National for the first time and to go more in depth about his article titled " 44 Takeaways From My First National ." That includes some useful tips preparing for the biggest card show event as well as what to expect when you actually attend (from types of dealers to meeting up with hobby friends in person.) Plus, Iowa_Dave shares his game plan going into the National, what cards he picked up, as well as some of his impulse buys. -------------------------------- CONNECT WITH US! Instagram: @cardstothemoon | @fivecardguys (Clark) | @yntegritysportscards (Hyung) | @tradeyouatrecess (John) Website: https://fivecardguys.com/podcast Daily Auctions: https://fivecardguys.com/dailyauctions If you have any questions about the hobby that you would like addressed, email us at hello@fivecardguys.com or DM us on Instagram at @cardstothemoon or @fivecardguys .
Aug 8, 2023
Interview With Rob Girard (aka the Sports Card Therapist) on The National Experience (and What Can Be Improved for 2024) Plus Vintage Cards; Debating Which "Budget" Shohei Cards to Buy in "Pick 1"
EPISODE 151 - Clark and Hyung open the show talking about the Junior Caminero 1st Bowman Chrome superfractor that was recently graded a BGS 6.5, and what they would do if they owned the card. Then they welcome Rob Girard, aka the Sports Card Therapist , onto the show to discuss the recent National Sports Collectors Convention with all the highlights (all the cards and meeting hobby friends in person) as well as what could be improved upon for the show next year (ie. official trade night during each night of the National.) They also discuss vintage cards with Rob where he explains why sometimes the value of vintage sports cards can vary quite a bit even if it has the same number grade. Then as usual, the guys end off the show with the regular weekly Pick 1 segment where each of them put up two cards and they debate which one they would invest in. This week includes two lower end Shohei Ohtani baseball cards and two future Hall of Fame pitchers. If you like to send your Pick 1 suggestions, DM us on Instagram @cardstothemoon ! -------------------------- CONNECT WITH US! Instagram: @cardstothemoon | @fivecardguys (Clark) | @yntegritysportscards (Hyung) | @tradeyouatrecess (John) Website: https://fivecardguys.com/podcast Daily Auctions: https://fivecardguys.com/dailyauctions If you have any questions about the hobby that you would like addressed, email us at hello@fivecardguys.com or DM us on Instagram at @cardstothemoon or @fivecardguys .
Aug 1, 2023
More Content Creators and Influencers Needed to Help Grow the Hobby?; Guessing the Tacofractor Card Promotion; Playing Another Round of Quiz Show
EPISODE 150 - Clark, Hyung, and John talk about the Tacofractor insert cards from the 2023 Topps Chrome Baseball Set and what the special utility/promotion behind the care could be. Then for Hobby Headlines, the guys dive deep into the world of hobby content creators and influencers, giving their thoughts on whether they're good for the hobby or if they're essential to see the hobby grow. They also talk about which hobby content they each would like to see more or less of, and shout out a few they appreciate. After, Clark quizzes Hyung and John in another round of "Quiz Show" where he tests them of their hobby knowledge (ie. When did PSA start grading cards; what city hosted The National in 2010 and 2012; How much did the Gold Vinyl Patrick Mahomes rookie card originally sell for before it sold at its peak for nearly $400K?) Then as usual, the guys end off the show with the regular weekly Pick 1 segment where each of them put up two cards and they debate which one they would invest in. The Pick 1 pairs this week include two from a loyal podcast listener. If you like to send your Pick 1 suggestions, DM us on Instagram @cardstothemoon ! -------------------------- CONNECT WITH US! Instagram: @cardstothemoon | @fivecardguys (Clark) | @yntegritysportscards (Hyung) | @tradeyouatrecess (John) Website: https://fivecardguys.com/podcast Daily Auctions: https://fivecardguys.com/dailyauctions If you have any questions about the hobby that you would like addressed, email us at hello@fivecardguys.com or DM us on Instagram at @cardstothemoon or @fivecardguys .
Jul 28, 2023
The Review of The National (From A Distance); Two-Month Standings Update on Fantasy Sports Card Draft Plus Upping the Prize Ante
EPISODE 149 - Clark, Hyung, and John open the Friday show talking about some of the things they noticed at The National from their social media feeds, while feeling FOMO about not being in Chicago this year. But they discuss Derek Jeter attending the event, whether The National needs to focus on improving the experience for vendors and attendees, and where the 2026 location should be. Then the guys update the listeners with the two-month standings in their fantasy sports card draft where they build a team of 5 players whose general card values according to the CardLadder index would increase the most by the end of this year. Clark still has the lead (thanks to Shohei Ohtani) and John and Hyung are still in the negatives (thanks to LeBron James and Tom Brady, respectively). They talk about whether their surprised at the current results and all of them agree to up the ante and give the winner of the draft a hobby box from each loser. You can listen to the full draft episode here on Apple Podcasts or Spotify. -------------------------------- CONNECT WITH US! Instagram: @cardstothemoon | @fivecardguys (Clark) | @yntegritysportscards (Hyung) | @tradeyouatrecess (John) Website: https://fivecardguys.com/podcast Daily Auctions: https://fivecardguys.com/dailyauctions If you have any questions about the hobby that you would like addressed, email us at hello@fivecardguys.com or DM us on Instagram at @cardstothemoon or @fivecardguys .
Jul 25, 2023
Interview With Samuel C. Evans (aka @thesprtzcardcoltr) On Creating Consistent, Positive Hobby Content on Top of a Full-Time Job; Can Golf Card Values Get Boost From LIV/PGA Merge?
EPISODE 148 - Clark, Hyung, and John open the show discussing what kind of impact the LIV/PGA merge will have on golf cards (as well as guess which golf card has sold for more than six-figures to date.) Then on the podcast for this episode, Samuel C. Evans ( aka @thesprtzcardcoltr on IG ) drops by for a special guest interview where he discusses his process of creating hobby content on top of a full-time day job. He also shares his positive outlook on the hobby and how he was able to complete a popular basketball set with help from fellow hobbyists. Finally, the guys end off the show with the regular weekly Pick 1 segment where each of them put up two cards and they debate which one they would invest in. The Pick 1 pairs this week include: Shohei Ohtani rookie cards vs. Mike Trout rookie cards; WWE sports cards vs. UFC sports cards; Elly De La Cruz Speckle Refractor Bowman Chrome rookie autograph card /299 vs. Ronald Acuna Jr. Bowman Chrome rookie autograph card. -------------------------- CONNECT WITH US! Instagram: @cardstothemoon | @fivecardguys (Clark) | @yntegritysportscards (Hyung) | @tradeyouatrecess (John) Website: https://fivecardguys.com/podcast Daily Auctions: https://fivecardguys.com/dailyauctions If you have any questions about the hobby that you would like addressed, email us at hello@fivecardguys.com or DM us on Instagram at @cardstothemoon or @fivecardguys .
Jul 21, 2023
Interview With Shane Norton (@sportscardnobody on IG) On Everything You Need To Know About Wrestling Cards; Plus Contest Winner Announced!
EPISODE 147 - Before Clark gets into the special guest interview, he announces the winner of the 2023 Topps Series 2 hanger box opened to loyal podcast listeners. Then Clark is joined by Shane Norton ( aka @sportscardnobody on IG ) who gives a thorough primer on wrestling cards beginning with its history and to what's popular today to collect and invest in. Shane also weighs in on which wrestlers should be in the discussion of who is the GOAT in wrestling as well as the similarities and differences of prospecting in wrestling cards vs sports cards. Plus, if anyone is going to The National this year, there's a "main event" for wrestling card collectors, which Shane along with some others are hosting. Listen to hear how to get into this invite-only event! -------------------------------- CONNECT WITH US! Instagram: @cardstothemoon | @fivecardguys (Clark) | @yntegritysportscards (Hyung) | @tradeyouatrecess (John) Website: https://fivecardguys.com/podcast Daily Auctions: https://fivecardguys.com/dailyauctions If you have any questions about the hobby that you would like addressed, email us at hello@fivecardguys.com or DM us on Instagram at @cardstothemoon or @fivecardguys .
Jul 18, 2023
Fanatics Events a Threat to The National or Other Card Shows?; The Good and Bad of Fanatics Live Launch; Second-tier Sets Overrated or Underrated?
EPISODE 146 - Clark, Hyung, and John open the show talking about the launch of Fanatics Live during the MLB All-Star break including what they liked about it and what can be improved at this early stage. Then in Hobby Headlines, sticking with Fanatics news, they dive deeper into the big announcement of Fanatics Events (and how they predicted it earlier this year on the podcast!) Will this mean the end of the The National and other card shows? What can Fanatics do to improve the overall experience of card shows moving forward? Then they play a round of Overrated/Underrated where the theme for this segment is on second-tier sets (ie. Bowman Sterling, Donruss Optic). Finally, the guys end off the show with the regular weekly Pick 1 segment where each of them put up two cards and they debate which one they would invest in. The Pick 1 pairs this week include: Elly De La Cruz vs. Jackson Holliday; Which is more beneficial for the growth of the hobby: Better products of better experience?; Mookie Betts 2014 Bowman Chrome Blue Refractor /150 vs. Mookie Betts 2014 Bowman Chrome Black Refractor /99 (both BGS 9.5/10 going for $2700). -------------------------- CONNECT WITH US! Instagram: @cardstothemoon | @fivecardguys (Clark) | @yntegritysportscards (Hyung) | @tradeyouatrecess (John) Website: https://fivecardguys.com/podcast Daily Auctions: https://fivecardguys.com/dailyauctions If you have any questions about the hobby that you would like addressed, email us at hello@fivecardguys.com or DM us on Instagram at @cardstothemoon or @fivecardguys .
Jul 11, 2023
From The Oppotaco Podcast: Former MLB Pitcher Scott Richmond Visits the Show; Plus Contest to Mark MLB All-Star Week for Podcast Listeners
EPISODE 145 - In this special episode, we'll be playing a full episode of The Oppotoco Podcast hosted by Chris Begg and Jason Willow, and produced by fivecardguys. This podcast is for baseball fans, die-hards, and anyone they know who dreams of becoming a professional baseball player. Chris and Jason talk all things baseball with a unique perspective and bring insightful analysis, drawing upon their experience coming up in the minor league system. Plus they have some connections with current and former Major Leaguers who will be coming on as guests of the show. You'll want to subscribe to this podcast if you ever wondered about what it’s like to play professional baseball and all the challenges that come with it, including playing in front of scouts, staying motivated when there’s only 15 people in the stands, battling through injuries, the road trips, and even playing abroad. In this episode of The Oppotaco Podcast, the guys invite their friends and former Major Leaguers Rene Tosoni and Scott Richmond with the latter talking about his MLB debut, what it’s like playing in Asia, and also playing with teammates he came up with that also made the big leagues. Take a listen and enjoy the episode wherever you listen to your podcasts ( Apple Podcast | Spotify )! Plus for all our Cards To The Moon podcast listeners, we're having a small contest, giving away a 2023 Topps Series 2 hangar box to mark the MLB All-Star week! Just DM us on Instagram @cardstothemoon and let us know you heard about the contest on the pod! And if you can share this pod with a friend who likes sports cards, that would be much appreciated! We'll announce the winner on the July 25 podcast episode! -------------------------------- CONNECT WITH US! Instagram: @cardstothemoon | @fivecardguys (Clark) | @yntegritysportscards (Hyung) | @tradeyouatrecess (John) Website: https://fivecardguys.com/podcast Daily Auctions: https://fivecardguys.com/dailyauctions If you have any questions about the hobby that you would like addressed, email us at hello@fivecardguys.com or DM us on Instagram at @cardstothemoon or @fivecardguys .
Jul 7, 2023
Chris Begg Returns and Shares Story About Playing Against Ronald Acuna Sr. (and Seeing Jr. as a Kid); Plus the Launch of "The Oppotaco Podcast" Relevant for Baseball Players and Fans Alike
EPISODE 144 - Clark is joined again by guest host Chris Begg (former WBC and Olympic pitcher for Team Canada) who is now the co-host of The Oppotaco Podcast (on Apple Podcasts and Spotify ) along with Jason Willow where they talk all things baseball, while bringing their expertise to the conversation (sometimes with special guests including current and former big leaguers.) The guys start the show by discussing the other unicorn MVP candidate (not named Shohei Ohtani) with Ronald Acuna Jr., on pace to be in the very exclusive 40 home run - 75 stolen base club. They chat about whether his rookie cards are worth investing in now and Chris also shares a story about playing against Acuna's father and how he wished he asked Acuna Jr. for his autograph as a toddler. Then Chris shares what's upcoming for The Oppotaco Podcast (another fivecardguys production) and why baseball prospects or parents of said prospects (as well as baseball fans in general) might enjoy this pod. A special episode of The Oppotaco Podcast will air on Cards To The Moon on Tuesday, July 11. Clark and Chris then get back to talking baseball and sports cards as they give their list of players who have surprised them with their performance at the All-Star break – both good and bad (ie. Corbin Carroll's delightful season vs. Trea Turner's disappointing season.) Finally, just for fun, Clark quizzes Chris, who is more of a low-end raw card collector, on recent high-end graded card sales to see how close he can get to the actual sold price. -------------------------------- CONNECT WITH US! Instagram: @cardstothemoon | @fivecardguys (Clark) | @yntegritysportscards (Hyung) | @tradeyouatrecess (John) Website: https://fivecardguys.com/podcast Daily Auctions: https://fivecardguys.com/dailyauctions If you have any questions about the hobby that you would like addressed, email us at hello@fivecardguys.com or DM us on Instagram at @cardstothemoon or @fivecardguys .
Jul 4, 2023
What's Fair Game and What's Poor Hobby Etiquette (Pack Searching at a Retail Store; Making Trades Near A Booth at Card Show; Plus More Scenarios); Playing Over/Under on Recently Sold Cards
EPISODE 143 - Clark, John, and Will open the show briefly talking about the article on espn.com titled " The controversial rise and uncertain future of box breaks " and discussing the future of breaking in the hobby. For Hobby Headlines, the guys then go over some scenarios in the hobby (such as pack searching at a retail store, buying a second card to avoid a new lower comp value, and making a trade near a booth at a local card show) and deciding whether it's fair game, wrong, or just poor hobby etiquette. Then they play a round of Over/Under where Clark picks a card that recently sold and throws out a dollar amount. Then John and Will guess whether the card sold for over or under that amount. The guys end off the show with the regular weekly Pick 1 segment where each of them put up two cards and they debate which one they would invest in. The Pick 1 pairs this week include: Kyrie Irving Silver Prizm Rookie Card vs. James Harden Topps Chrome Rookie Card; Luis Arraez vs. Luis Robert; Julio Rodriguez Bowman Chrome Autograph Rookie Card vs. Elly De La Cruz Bowman Chrome Autograph Rookie Card. -------------------------- CONNECT WITH US! Instagram: @cardstothemoon | @fivecardguys (Clark) | @yntegritysportscards (Hyung) | @tradeyouatrecess (John) Website: https://fivecardguys.com/podcast Daily Auctions: https://fivecardguys.com/dailyauctions If you have any questions about the hobby that you would like addressed, email us at hello@fivecardguys.com or DM us on Instagram at @cardstothemoon or @fivecardguys .
Jun 27, 2023
Three Scenarios for the Future of Local Card Shops with Latest Fanatics News; FOMO Level on Ohtani Cards At All-Time High?; Playing Another Round of "Quiz Show"
EPISODE 142 - Clark, John, and Will kick off the show by rating their FOMO level on Shohei Ohtani baseball cards and whether they are looking to buy high on any of his cards. Then for Hobby Headlines, the guys get into the recent news that Fanatics/Topps is essentially restricting any Topps account holders to sell their allocation of products directly to consumers in a physical retail, bricks and mortar store. It was also stated the local card stores with Topps product allocation would not be allowed to resell them online or how most are seeing this is that those Topps account holders can’t use the product they receive for breaks unless approved by Topps themselves. They discuss what that might mean for local card stores, the price of hobby boxes, and the future of Fanatics Live. Then Clark hosts another round of "Quiz Show" asking John and Will various questions about the hobby such as, Is the Matt Thaiss Topps Chrome autograph rookie card, which he inscribed “I am sorry that this is not Mike Trout" real or fake?; Which 2 teams in the NBA never had any trading card of one of their players sell for more than $60,000; Which player in the NBA Finals had the highest sale volume of sports cards over the last 12 months? The guys end off the show with the regular weekly Pick 1 segment where each of them put up two cards and they debate which one they would invest in. The Pick 1 pairs this week include: Erling Haaland Topps Chrome rookie card vs. Max Verstappen Topps Chrome rookie card; Victor Wembanyama rookie card vs. Scoot Henderson/Caitlin Clark/Brandon Miller rookie cards; Mike Trout Bowman Chrome rookie autograph card vs. Shohei Ohtani Bowman Chrome rookie autograph card. -------------------------- CONNECT WITH US! Instagram: @cardstothemoon | @fivecardguys (Clark) | @yntegritysportscards (Hyung) | @tradeyouatrecess (John) Website: https://fivecardguys.com/podcast Daily Auctions: https://fivecardguys.com/dailyauctions If you have any questions about the hobby that you would like addressed, email us at hello@fivecardguys.com or DM us on Instagram at @cardstothemoon or @fivecardguys .
Jun 23, 2023
Interview With Mark Hill On Why He Started "My Card Post" – An Alternative Sports Card Marketplace With No Seller Fees; Victor Wembanyama Topps Now Relic Card A Good Investment?
EPISODE 141 - Clark, John, and Will open the show talking about the Victor Wembanyama Topps Now relic card with a patch of a Yankees jersey that he wore when he threw out the first pitch of the Yankees game. They discuss whether it's worth the initial $200 price and what they think of flippers selling the card (with a 1,137 print run) for almost double their investment. Then Mark Hill, founder of My Card Post , joins the pod to talk about the alternative sports card marketplace he launched recently, which is free to join as well as operates on a subscription model for those who want to sell their cards (with no seller fees). He also notes the ability to trade on his platform and the growth of My Card Post since it launched in late 2022. -------------------------------- CONNECT WITH US! Instagram: @cardstothemoon | @fivecardguys (Clark) | @yntegritysportscards (Hyung) | @tradeyouatrecess (John) Website: https://fivecardguys.com/podcast Daily Auctions: https://fivecardguys.com/dailyauctions If you have any questions about the hobby that you would like addressed, email us at hello@fivecardguys.com or DM us on Instagram at @cardstothemoon or @fivecardguys .
Jun 20, 2023
Interview With Jeremy Lee on How He Started Sports Cards Live + Discussing Alternative Grading Companies, Hockey Card Market and Advice for Content Creators; Are We Sleeping on Corbin Carroll?
EPISODE 140 - Clark, Hyung, and John open the show discussing whether Luis Arraez of the Miami Marlins (flirting with a .400 batting average) and Corbin Carroll of the Arizona Diamondbacks (on track for NL Rookie of the Year Award) were currently being slept on in the hobby with some of their rookie card prices cheaper relative to other players who have mediocre stats than the two aforementioned players. Then the guys welcome Jeremy Lee, host of the popular YouTube show Sports Cards Live , to the podcast where he shares his wealth of experience in the hobby dating back to the 1980s. That includes running a card shop in the '90s, selling online, making hobby friends and then interviewing them once he started his YouTube show. Jeremy also provides his insight on the growth of the hockey card market, whether collectors will consider alternative grading companies, as well as some of his memorable interviews on his show. Then Clark, Hyung and John finish the episode off with the regular "Pick One" segment where each host names two cards or sets, and then debate which one they would rather invest in. This week's Pick One included: Corbin Carroll rookie auto vs. Wander Franco rookie auto; Corbin Carroll rookie autos X 2 vs. Bobby Witt Jr. rookie atomic refractor auto; Leaf autograph cards vs. base cards. -------------------------- CONNECT WITH US! Instagram: @cardstothemoon | @fivecardguys (Clark) | @yntegritysportscards (Hyung) | @tradeyouatrecess (John) Website: https://fivecardguys.com/podcast Daily Auctions: https://fivecardguys.com/dailyauctions If you have any questions about the hobby that you would like addressed, email us at hello@fivecardguys.com or DM us on Instagram at @cardstothemoon or @fivecardguys .
Jun 13, 2023
Which Fantasy Sports Card Team Will Deliver the Best ROI in Value?; Can Iconic Ken Griffey Jr. Rookie Card Graded More Than 100,000 Times Maintain 4% Gem Rate?; Picking Which SP Cards Are Overrated
EPISODE 139 - Clark, Hyung, and John open the show talking about the iconic Ken Griffey Jr. 1989 Upper Deck rookie card, which is the first card that PSA has graded more than 100,000 cards of. The question is, "Will the PSA 10 maintain its 4% gem rate (and potentially experience a spike in value at any time in the future)?" For Hobby Headlines, the guys participate in the first podcast Fantasy Sports Card Draft using the top 10 PWCC Most Collected Cards list plus adding five more prominent cards for a pool of 15 total cards to draft from. The winner is the team of five players that delivers the best "return on investment" in value over the next six months (starting from Draft Day to the end of 2023). The ROI will be determined using the CardLadder Index Values. The 15 players to draft from include: Michael Jordan / LeBron James / Tom Brady / Mickey Mantle (CL Value: 8,155) / Kobe Bryant / Luka Doncic / Patrick Mahomes / Babe Ruth / Stephen Curry / Mike Trout / Lionel Messi / Wayne Gretzky / Shohei Ohtani / Tiger Woods / Jackie Robinson. Then Clark, Hyung and John play another round of Underrated/Overrated with the theme for this episode being types of short-printed (SP) cards such as printing plates, Gatorade image cards, and 2023 Topps Golden Mirror variation cards. The guys finish the episode off with the regular "Pick One" segment where each host names two cards or sets, and then debate which one they would rather invest in. This week's Pick One included: Ken Griffey Jr. 1989 Upper Deck rookie card (PSA 10 vs BGS 10); Stephen Curry Topps Chrome Refractor rookie card (BGS 9.5) vs. Lebron James Topps Chrome Refractor rookie card (BGS 9.5); and Stephen Curry Topps Gold /2009 rookie card (PSA 7) vs. Stephen Curry Bowman 1948 /2009 rookie card (BGS 9.5). -------------------------- CONNECT WITH US! Instagram: @cardstothemoon | @fivecardguys (Clark) | @yntegritysportscards (Hyung) | @tradeyouatrecess (John) Website: https://fivecardguys.com/podcast Daily Auctions: https://fivecardguys.com/dailyauctions If you have any questions about the hobby that you would like addressed, email us at hello@fivecardguys.com or DM us on Instagram at @cardstothemoon or @fivecardguys .
Jun 9, 2023
Interview with Greg Poole of Can's Can Ministries Talking About Buying and Selling Sports Cards All For Charity (And How You Can Help); Answering Questions from Podcast Subscribers!
EPISODE 138 - Clark, Hyung, and John open the show by answering questions from podcast listeners and subscribers (which you can do by DMing us on Instagram @cardstothemoon !) such as whether there are good buying opportunities now for Shohei Ohtani rookie cards; would you crack a 1/1 slab?; and would you go for a PSA autograph grade? Then Greg Poole of Can's Can Ministries joins the pod to talk about his non-profit organization, which is funded primarily by the sales from Greg’s own sports card collection and memorabilia. And 100% of those sales goes directly to helping local schools by donating computers and school supplies, as well as helping assisted living centers by donating things like free beds, bedding and clothes just to name a few items. To help or contribute with sports cards or financial donations, visit the Can's Can Ministries website at https://www.canscanbenton.org/ -------------------------------- CONNECT WITH US! Instagram: @cardstothemoon | @fivecardguys (Clark) | @yntegritysportscards (Hyung) | @tradeyouatrecess (John) Website: https://fivecardguys.com/podcast Daily Auctions: https://fivecardguys.com/dailyauctions If you have any questions about the hobby that you would like addressed, email us at hello@fivecardguys.com or DM us on Instagram at @cardstothemoon or @fivecardguys .
Jun 6, 2023
Ideas on How to Improve the Hobby Experience; Beginning of the End for Panini?; Playing "Would You Rather" Game (ie. Have a PC Card Very Off-Centered or 4 Dinged Corners?"
EPISODE 137 - Clark and John welcome back Will who filled in for Hyung this week and they kicked off the show with some Connor Bedard talk and what impact his cards will have on the hobby if he plays for the Chicago Blackhawks. They also talked about the rough week (month?) that Panini America has had and whether it's the beginning of the end for the company. Next, for Hobby Headlines, the guys gave their "hobby wishlist" on what they would each like to see happen to improve the sports card industry and make collecting a little more fun. Some ideas include having card manufacturers produce less parallels, less autographs for players to sign on cards or on stickers, making shipping fees more affordable for collectors outside of the U.S., and having more trade nights to name a few. Then they played another round of "Would You Rather" where Clark gave John and WIll two choices related to the hobby to pick from (ie. Would you rather have a PC card that was incredibly off-centered or have four dinged corners?) The guys finish the episode off with the regular "Pick One" segment where each host names two cards or sets, and then debate which one they would rather invest in. This week's Pick One included: Matthew Tkachuk SP Authentic Future Watch autograph card vs. Jack Eichel SP Authentic Future Watch autograph card; Hank Aaron rookie card (PSA 8.5) vs. Shohei Ohtani Red Refractor rookie card /5; and Luka Doncic Blue Prizm /199 vs. Michael Jordan 1986 Fleer Basketball. -------------------------- CONNECT WITH US! Instagram: @cardstothemoon | @fivecardguys (Clark) | @yntegritysportscards (Hyung) | @tradeyouatrecess (John) Website: https://fivecardguys.com/podcast Daily Auctions: https://fivecardguys.com/dailyauctions If you have any questions about the hobby that you would like addressed, email us at hello@fivecardguys.com or DM us on Instagram at @cardstothemoon or @fivecardguys .
May 30, 2023
What Fanatics Acquiring PWCC Means for the Hobby; What's the True Value of LeBron James Triple Logoman?; Playing a New Segment Called "Would You Rather"
EPISODE 136 - Clark and Hyung start the show discussing the value of the LeBron James triple logoman as determined by CardLadder ($1.288 million, which is a lot less than the $2.4 million sale last year), and whether they agree or not with the dollar amount. Then for Hobby Headlines, the guys talk about the recent acquisition of PWCC by Fanatics and what they think it means for the hobby. They also try to predict what Fanatics might acquire next. Then they introduce a new segment called "Would You Rather" where Clark gives Hyung two choices related to the hobby to pick from (ie. Would you rather have one high-end Aaron Rodgers rookie card or three high-end rookie cards of Trevor Lawrence?) The guys finish the episode off with the regular "Pick One" segment where each host names two cards or sets, and then debate which one they would rather invest in. Hyung puts up one high-end Shohei baseball card vs. three mid-end Shohei cards. Clark puts up Nikola Jokic Silver Prizm rookie card vs. his Panini Select Signatures autograph card /199. -------------------------- CONNECT WITH US! Instagram: @cardstothemoon | @fivecardguys (Clark) | @yntegritysportscards (Hyung) | @tradeyouatrecess (John) Website: https://fivecardguys.com/podcast Daily Auctions: https://fivecardguys.com/dailyauctions If you have any questions about the hobby that you would like addressed, email us at hello@fivecardguys.com or DM us on Instagram at @cardstothemoon or @fivecardguys .
May 26, 2023
Discussing What the Card Owners of Druw Jones Superfractor Should Do Next (and How Likely Druw Could Make Hall of Fame); Evaluating NBA Playoff Players and Their Card Values
EPISODE 135 - Clark and Hyung open the show talking about the Druw Jones superfractor 1/1 autograph rookie card that was recently pulled by Best of Ohio Sports Cards, and offer their input on what they should do with it (take $250K bounty from Dave and Adam's or hold to see if Druw Jones makes it into the Hall of Fame and get $1 million again from Dave and Adam's.) Clark then provides some perspective on how difficult it is to get into the Hall of Fame by noting some very good, now retired, players who are not yet in the Hall of Fame despite some impressive career statistics. Then for the main discussion in this Friday episode, Clark and Hyung focus on the NBA playoffs and pick out four players on the remaining playoff teams to discuss whether it's a good time to buy or sell their cards. -------------------------------- CONNECT WITH US! Instagram: @cardstothemoon | @fivecardguys (Clark) | @yntegritysportscards (Hyung) | @tradeyouatrecess (John) Website: https://fivecardguys.com/podcast Daily Auctions: https://fivecardguys.com/dailyauctions If you have any questions about the hobby that you would like addressed, email us at hello@fivecardguys.com or DM us on Instagram at @cardstothemoon or @fivecardguys .
May 23, 2023
Bryan Denison (aka Cajun Cardboard) Returns and Talks Basketball Cards Including Bad News for Wemby Going to Spurs; Pick 1 Listener Submission Asks Which BGS Min Gem Subgrade Worst To Have 9
EPISODE 134 - Clark and Hyung open the show talking about whether it matters where generational players Victor Wembanyama and Connor Bedard ultimately play for their respective rookie card values. Then the guys welcome back Bryan Denison (aka Cajun Cardboard on YouTube ) to the podcast who brings his wealth of basketball and basketball card knowledge. They discuss everything from Victor Wembanyama most likely going to the Spurs (thumbs down) and whether Luka Doncic is overrated in the hobby to the idea that NBA centres/big men aren't worth investing in and if LeBron James cards are a good buy right now. Then Clark and Hyung finish the episode off with the regular "Pick One" segment where each host names two cards or sets, and then debate which one they would rather invest in. Clark starts with a listener submission (Kenny Tomek) for Pick 1 who asks which subgrade in a BGS min gem card would you hate to have the 9 in (edges/centering/corners/surface)? Hyung's Pick 1 is a choice between Connor Bedard or Victor Wembanyama as a sports card investment. -------------------------- CONNECT WITH US! Instagram: @cardstothemoon | @fivecardguys (Clark) | @yntegritysportscards (Hyung) | @tradeyouatrecess (John) Website: https://fivecardguys.com/podcast Daily Auctions: https://fivecardguys.com/dailyauctions If you have any questions about the hobby that you would like addressed, email us at hello@fivecardguys.com or DM us on Instagram at @cardstothemoon or @fivecardguys .
May 16, 2023
Examining Drop in Card Prices Over Past Year and Identifying Potential Buying Opportunites; Victor Wembanyama First Autograph Card Worth The Hype?; Playing the Hobby Quiz Show
EPISODE 133 - Clark, Hyung, and John start the show discussing the recent news that Victor Wembanyama will have his first autograph card in the Bowman University Inception set (as well as NCAA Women's tourney standout Caitlin Clark). The question is, "Will this 'Wemby' card carry significant value being the first autograph card or will the hype down down as more of his autos (in pro-uniform) come onto the market? Then the guys get into Hobby Headlines by looking at the CardLadder index across the four major North American sports and seeing which sport has lost the most market value (year over year) and which sport might there be good buying opportunities to buy sports cards at the dip. Clark then introduces another new segment called "Quiz Show," where Clark asks Hyung and John hobby trivia questions to test their hobby knowledge. Some questions include "When was the first superfractor produced?" and "Which three #1 MLB draft picks had one of their cards sell for at least six figures. Then they finish the episode off with the regular "Pick One" segment where each host names two cards or sets, and then debate which one they would rather invest in. The pairs chosen this week include one listener submission (Shohei Ohtani/Mike Trout Dual Autograph Bowman's Best card vs. Mickey Mantle PSA 2 vintage baseball card; Leon Draisaitl vs. Auston Matthews; Julio Rodriguez Bowman Prospect Autograph Atomic Refractor /100 card vs. Julio Rodriguez Bowman Prospect Autograph Blue Refractor (color match.) CONNECT WITH US! Instagram: @cardstothemoon | @fivecardguys (Clark) | @yntegritysportscards (Hyung) | @tradeyouatrecess (John) Website: https://fivecardguys.com/podcast Daily Auctions: https://fivecardguys.com/dailyauctions If you have any questions about the hobby that you would like addressed, email us at hello@fivecardguys.com or DM us on Instagram at @cardstothemoon or @fivecardguys .
May 12, 2023
What We Really Thought About The Netflix Series "King of Collectibles: The Goldin Touch"; Revisiting eBay Authenticity Guarantee Program (Which Now Extends to Canada)
EPISODE 132 - Clark, Hyung, and John open the show discussing the recent announcement by eBay that it will now be extending its Authenticity Guarantee service for trading cards in Canada. They also give their general opinion on the Authenticity Guarantee program that's already been rolled out in the U.S. for months and whether it's a good thing for the hobby. Then for the main discussion in this Friday episode, they each give their reviews on the Netflix series King of Collectibles: The Goldin Touch and what impact this series could have on the hobby (if any.) -------------------------------- CONNECT WITH US! Instagram: @cardstothemoon | @fivecardguys (Clark) | @yntegritysportscards (Hyung) | @tradeyouatrecess (John) Website: https://fivecardguys.com/podcast Daily Auctions: https://fivecardguys.com/dailyauctions If you have any questions about the hobby that you would like addressed, email us at hello@fivecardguys.com or DM us on Instagram at @cardstothemoon or @fivecardguys .
May 9, 2023
Addressing The Controversial Card Trimming Video; Looking At Wander Franco and Fernando Tatis Jr. Card Values; Are Recent Sales of Modern Cards Worth The Investment Risk?
EPISODE 131 - Clark, Hyung, and John are back together again and to start the show they catch up on a couple of baseball players, their card values, and whether it's a good time to buy right now. The players in question are Wander Franco and Fernando Tatis Jr. The guys then get into Hobby Headlines and they weigh in on the controversial card trimming video by former NFL player Evan Mathis. They debate whether card trimming (especially for vintage sports cards) are now okay or if the video could be encouraging some collectors to trim their cards to get a higher grade without disclosing the alterations. Afterwards, Clark introduces a new segment called "Worth The Risk?" in which he presents some sales of modern cards, and asks Hyung and John whether it's worth the risk to invest in those cards at the recent sale prices. Then they finish the episode off with the regular "Pick One" segment where each host names two cards or sets, and then debate which one they would rather invest in. The pairs chosen this week include: Mookie Betts 2014 Bowman Chrome Rookie Autograph Gold Refractor vs. Shohei Ohtani 2018 Bowman Chrome Rookie Autograph Atomic Refractor; Luka Doncic Silver Prizm Rookie Card vs. Devin Booker Silver Prizm Rookie Card; and Jarred Kelenic Bowman Chrome Rookie Autograph vs. Jeremy Pena Bowman Chrome Rookie Autograph Card. -------------------------------- CONNECT WITH US! Instagram: @cardstothemoon | @fivecardguys (Clark) | @yntegritysportscards (Hyung) | @tradeyouatrecess (John) Website: https://fivecardguys.com/podcast Daily Auctions: https://fivecardguys.com/dailyauctions If you have any questions about the hobby that you would like addressed, email us at hello@fivecardguys.com or DM us on Instagram at @cardstothemoon or @fivecardguys .
May 2, 2023
Interview With Darrell "DC" Chan (@dcm5v on IG) On His Best Flips and Trades as a Dealer Plus The Fun in Collecting Baseball Prospects; Quick Review of 2023 Bowman Baseball
EPISODE 130 - Clark and Hyung start the show discussing the release of 2023 Bowman Baseball and what prospects are the big chase this season (and whether it's worth the current values they're listed for already on eBay). The guys then welcome Darrell "DC" Chan (aka @dcm5v on Instagram) to the show who set up as a dealer at the recent Sports Card Expo and shared his strategy on buying, selling and trading at card shows. He also talked about his incredible timing coming back into the hobby over the years when he was able to acquire some major cards, boxes and cases early on, and then subsequently capitalize on it during the hobby hype. Darrell finally also had the opportunity to give his side of the story in the infamous trade with Clark where he traded away his Vladimir Guerrero Jr. Bowman Chrome 1st autograph card for a Shohei Ohtani Topps Chrome rookie autograph card (which he sold at the Sports Card Expo for a cool $6K.) Clark and Hyung finishes the show off with the regular "Pick One" segment where each host names two cards or sets, and then debate which one they would rather invest in. The pairs chosen this week include: Pete Alonso Bowman Chrome 1st Autograph Rookie Card vs. Yordan Alvarez Bowman Chrome 1st Autograph Rookie Card; Druw Jones Bowman Chrome 1st Autograph Refractor /499 (RAW) vs. Corbin Carroll Bowman Chrome 1st Autograph Base (PSA 10). -------------------------------- CONNECT WITH US! Instagram: @cardstothemoon | @fivecardguys (Clark) | @yntegritysportscards (Hyung) | @tradeyouatrecess (John) Website: https://fivecardguys.com/podcast Daily Auctions: https://fivecardguys.com/dailyauctions If you have any questions about the hobby that you would like addressed, email us at hello@fivecardguys.com or DM us on Instagram at @cardstothemoon or @fivecardguys .
Apr 28, 2023
Interview With Brent Weyer (aka deepvalueinvestor1 on IG) On Investing in High-End Sports Cards and Creating Boundaries on What to Buy; Hyung Makes Some Big Trades At Recent Sports Card Expo
EPISODE 129 - Clark and Hyung start the show by sharing their recent experience at the Sports Card Expo in Toronto (the largest in Canada) including a couple of big pick-ups and trades by Hyung and whether he was successful in getting rid of some of many slabs. Then for this Friday episode, Clark had a great interview with Brent Weyer (aka @deepvalueinvestor1 on Instagram) about his strategy when it comes to investing in high-end sports cards. They include buying both the right card of the right player, choosing the better parallel over the better grade, creating boundaries using data on what cards to target, and determining what makes a sports card a top 100 all-time card. -------------------------------- CONNECT WITH US! Instagram: @cardstothemoon | @fivecardguys (Clark) | @yntegritysportscards (Hyung) | @tradeyouatrecess (John) Website: https://fivecardguys.com/podcast Daily Auctions: https://fivecardguys.com/dailyauctions If you have any questions about the hobby that you would like addressed, email us at hello@fivecardguys.com or DM us on Instagram at @cardstothemoon or @fivecardguys .
Apr 25, 2023
Interview With Denny (aka denny_cards on IG) About Providing Funny, Insightful Hobby Content plus How Fanatics Can Instantly Make Hobby Better; Too Much Hype on Monopoly Prizm Basketball Cards?
EPISODE 128 - Clark and Hyung start the episode talking about the recently released Monopoly Prizm NBA Basketball Cards and discuss whether it's worth the hype (with some rare parallels going for thousands of dollars). Then the guys welcome Denny (aka denny_cards on Instagram) to the show who has been very active in producing funny and insightful hobby content. Although he only returned to the hobby this past September, Denny has shared many of his learnings on IG and on other podcasts, including listing auctions on eBay and letting the market decide the value of his cards as well as his experience selling on other platforms (ie. auction houses and at live shows). Not surprisingly, Denny has started to grow his following fairly quickly as he continues to provide value to the hobby community, which should continue to grow with plans to start a podcast of his own. Clark and Hyung then finish the show off with the regular "Pick One" segment where each host names two cards or sets, and then debate which one they would rather invest in. The pairs chosen this week include: Ronald Acuna 2018 Topps Chrome Sapphire Rookie Card vs. Ronald Acuna 2018 Topps Update White Jersey Rookie Card; Ronald Acuna 2017 Bowman Chrome 1st Autograph Gold Refractor vs. Fernando Tatis Jr. 2016 Bowman Chrome 1st Autograph Gold Refractor. -------------------------------- CONNECT WITH US! Instagram: @cardstothemoon | @fivecardguys (Clark) | @yntegritysportscards (Hyung) | @tradeyouatrecess (John) Website: https://fivecardguys.com/podcast Daily Auctions: https://fivecardguys.com/dailyauctions If you have any questions about the hobby that you would like addressed, email us at hello@fivecardguys.com or DM us on Instagram at @cardstothemoon or @fivecardguys .
Apr 18, 2023
Tips and Tricks When Trying to Make Sports Card Trades; Marketplaces for Cards Too Fragmented?; Overrated/Underrated Game with Specific Grades (PSA 10, BGS 9.5, SGC 10)
EPISODE 127 - Clark, Hyung, and Will (who filled in for John again this episode) kick off the show, responding to Josh Luber's recent take that there are too many buying and selling platforms currently out there and a consolidation is needed to create true liquidity and true markets in sports cards with the majority of bidders being able to bid in one place (ie. the equivalent of a main stock exchange.) They discuss whether the marketplace for cards being too fragmented is really a bad thing or just another opportunity to find good deals. Then in Hobby Headlines, the guys talk about the "art of the trade." More specifically, they give tips from past experience on how to make good and successful trades as well as what to expect when trying to make trades, especially at live card shows. The next segment is Overrated/Underrated with Clark giving both Hyung and Will a specific grade (ie. PSA 10, BGS 9.5 True Gem, SGC 10) and trying to determine whether that grade is overrated or underrated. Lastly, they finish the show off with the regular "Pick One" segment where each host names two cards or sets, and then debate which one they would rather invest in. The pairs chosen this week include: Zion Williamson Prizm Base Rookie vs. Juan Soto Topps Flagship Rookie; Shai Gilgeous-Alexander Silver Prizm PSA 10 ($550) vs. Luka Doncic Silver Prizm PSA 10 ($1600); Wander Franco Atomic Refractor Bowman Chrome vs. Wander Franco 2022 Topps Chrome Sapphire (PSA 10 for $500) vs Wander Franco 2019 Bowman Chrome Atomic 1st (PSA 10). -------------------------------- CONNECT WITH US! Instagram: @cardstothemoon | @fivecardguys (Clark) | @yntegritysportscards (Hyung) | @tradeyouatrecess (John) Website: https://fivecardguys.com/podcast Daily Auctions: https://fivecardguys.com/dailyauctions If you have any questions about the hobby that you would like addressed, email us at hello@fivecardguys.com or DM us on Instagram at @cardstothemoon or @fivecardguys .
Apr 14, 2023
Critiquing Recent Return of PSA Submissions; Responding to Overreaction of Key MLB Story Lines (Sell Juan Soto Cards After Batting .217? Last Chance to Invest in Shohei?)
EPISODE 126 - Clark and Hyung are joined by Will again for this Friday episode where they start talking about the recent PSA submissions both Hyung and Clark got back recently. They go over what was sent for grading and if PSA did or didn't screw them over (plus how long it took). Then for the Friday discussion, the guys talk about some early MLB story lines and respond to some overreaction based on the limited data (ie. 2 weeks into the season) and what they're going to do with the card of the players in question. Some of the questions include whether Juan Soto's .217 batting average is a concern?; Can Wander France with the MVP?; Is this the last year to get Shohei cards at current prices?; What will happen to the value of Aaron Judge and Pete Alonso cards if they both hit over 50 home runs? -------------------------------- CONNECT WITH US! Instagram: @cardstothemoon | @fivecardguys (Clark) | @yntegritysportscards (Hyung) | @tradeyouatrecess (John) Website: https://fivecardguys.com/podcast Daily Auctions: https://fivecardguys.com/dailyauctions If you have any questions about the hobby that you would like addressed, email us at hello@fivecardguys.com or DM us on Instagram at @cardstothemoon or @fivecardguys .
Apr 11, 2023
Revisiting the Beckett Grading Scale Fiasco (and Proposing Better Solutions); Topps Chrome Basketball to Return?; Complaining About the Hobby like 'Grumpy Old Men'
EPISODE 125 - Clark and John welcome back podcast fan favorite, Will, to the show and they get right into it off the top by discussing the recent news that Fanatics is bring back basketball cards under the Topps brand after a more than decade hiatus. The guys then get into Hobby Headlines talking about whole Beckett grading scale fiasco – more specifically, what they thought about the initial proposed idea (ie. Mint+ grade) before Beckett retracted, and which alternate solutions they like best (including a very convoluted suggestion from Will himself!) And in a new segment called "Grumpy Old Men," Clark, John, and Will air out some complaints they have about the hobby, which make them sound like grumpy old men as the title of this segment suggests. Lastly, they finish the show off with the regular "Pick One" segment where each host names two cards or sets, and then debate which one they would rather invest in. The pairs chosen this week include: Get rid of sticker autographs vs. Get rid of non game-used relics; Color match cards vs. Jersey match cards; Mike Trout 2009 Bowman Chrome BGS 9.5 ($8000) vs. Mike Trout 2009 Bowman Chrome PSA 9 ($7000). -------------------------------- CONNECT WITH US! Instagram: @cardstothemoon | @fivecardguys (Clark) | @yntegritysportscards (Hyung) | @tradeyouatrecess (John) Website: https://fivecardguys.com/podcast Daily Auctions: https://fivecardguys.com/dailyauctions If you have any questions about the hobby that you would like addressed, email us at hello@fivecardguys.com or DM us on Instagram at @cardstothemoon or @fivecardguys .
Apr 4, 2023
Reliving the Junk Wax Era with Guest Host Chris Begg; How Mariano Rivera Learned His Deadly Cutter; Playing Overrated/Underrated on Iconic '80s and '90s Sports Cards
EPISODE 124 - Clark and Hyung welcome back Chris Begg, former pitcher for Team Canada in the Summer Olympics and the World Baseball Classic, to co-host this episode where they first discuss the cool video of Michael Rubin, Fanatics CEO, surprising a young female Devin Booker fan and card collector at a local card shop recently. Then the guys dive into Hobby Headlines talking about the junk wax era, naming their favorite players they collected and going over who deserves more hobby love despite the supremely high print runs. Continuing with the junk wax era theme, they play Overrated/Underrated next with Clark listing popular sports cards in that era. The list includes the Ken Griffey Jr. Upper Deck rookie, Don Mattingly Donruss rookie, and Barry Bonds Topps Traded Tiffany to name a few. Chris also shares a cool story about how Mariano Rivera learned to throw his deadly cutter. Lastly, they finish the show off with the regular "Pick One" segment where each host names two cards or sets, and then debate which one they would rather invest in. The pairs chosen this week include: Anthony Volpe vs. Jasson Dominguez; 1987 Leaf Baseball vs 1987 O-Pee-Chee Baseball Sealed Wax; Barry Bonds 1986 Topps Traded Tiffany BGS 9.5 (pop: 513; $2000) vs. Mark McGwire 1985 Topps (USA Baseball Team) PSA 10 (pop: 306; $1900). -------------------------------- CONNECT WITH US! Instagram: @cardstothemoon | @fivecardguys (Clark) | @yntegritysportscards (Hyung) | @tradeyouatrecess (John) Website: https://fivecardguys.com/podcast Daily Auctions: https://fivecardguys.com/dailyauctions If you have any questions about the hobby that you would like addressed, email us at hello@fivecardguys.com or DM us on Instagram at @cardstothemoon or @fivecardguys .
Mar 31, 2023
Guest Host Chris Begg (Former Olympic and WBC Pitcher) Joins the Pod; Big Fanatics Announcement on MLB Opening Day About 1/1 "MLB Debut" Game-Worn Patches; Will New MLB Rules Help Grow the Game/Hobby?
EPISODE 123 - Clark and Hyung welcome Chris Begg, who pitched for Team Canada in both the Summer Olympics and the World Baseball Classic (WBC), as a guest host for this Friday episode. He shared his perspective on the WBC having pitched in the inaugural year (2006) and how the game is today. Plus, Chris talked about how he got into sports cards at a young age, opening up a card store with his brother in the basement of their mother's gift basket business. With the MLB Opening Day kicking off this week, the guys discussed the major rule changes in baseball this season (ie. pitch clock, bigger bases, ban on shifts) and whether they thought it would attract more fans and viewers to the game (and subsequently if it would get more people to collect baseball cards). Then they shared their thoughts on the big Fanatics announcement in partnership with MLB about all rookies this year wearing a special "MLB Debut" patch, which will then be taken off the jersey and inserted into a 1/1 trading card. -------------------------------- CONNECT WITH US! Instagram: @cardstothemoon | @fivecardguys (Clark) | @yntegritysportscards (Hyung) | @tradeyouatrecess (John) Website: https://fivecardguys.com/podcast Daily Auctions: https://fivecardguys.com/dailyauctions If you have any questions about the hobby that you would like addressed, email us at hello@fivecardguys.com or DM us on Instagram at @cardstothemoon or @fivecardguys .
Mar 28, 2023
Discussing Retail King Fiasco and Whether Breaker Scams Are Prevalent in the Hobby; Topps Tennis Cards Coming and Future of Niche Sports Cards?; Playing Buy/Sell/Hold On Injured Players
EPISODE 122 - Clark, Hyung, and John open the show with a brief discussion on the Retail King breaker fiasco and if they think scams in the breaking world are more prevalent these days or whether there are just a few relatively speaking all being highlighted on social media at the moment. Then the guys get into Hobby Headlines to talk about Fanatics signing a 20 year deal with Winners Alliance – a for-profit affiliate of the Professional Tennis Players Association (PTPA) – to produce tennis cards for the next two decades under the Topps brand. And more broadly, including tennis, they discuss whether niche sports can have sizeable collector base in the hobby and see sustainable growth (ie. lacrosse, cricket, rugby?) Next, they play another round of Buy/Sell/Hold with Clark giving a list of five currently injured players who are expected to be out months, and then each deciding whether they would buy, sell, or hold their cards. The list of players includes Jose Altuve, Bryce Harper, Walker Buehler, Chet Holmgren, and Cole Caufield. Lastly, they finish the show off with the regular "Pick One" segment where each host names two cards or sets, and then debate which one they would rather invest in. The pairs chosen this week include: Juan Soto 2018 Topps Update US300 Rainbow Foil vs. Juan Soto 2018 Topps Chrome Update Pink Refractor; Shohei Ohtani 2018 Topps Chrome Blue Refractor vs. Shohei Ohtani 2018 Topps Chrome Sapphire; Mike Trout 2011 Topps Update Hope Diamond Anniversary /60 (PSA 6) vs. Mike Trout 2011 Topps Update Gold (PSA 10). -------------------------------- CONNECT WITH US! Instagram: @cardstothemoon | @fivecardguys (Clark) | @yntegritysportscards (Hyung) | @tradeyouatrecess (John) Website: https://fivecardguys.com/podcast Daily Auctions: https://fivecardguys.com/dailyauctions If you have any questions about the hobby that you would like addressed, email us at hello@fivecardguys.com or DM us on Instagram at @cardstothemoon or @fivecardguys .
Mar 21, 2023
Interview with Matt Novogratz (Candy Digital Co-Founder) On Benefits of Collecting Digital Cards plus Candy's Special Drops for 2023; Phillies Reliever Matt Strahm's Unique Card Collection
EPISODE 121 - Clark and Hyung start the show talking about Philadelphia Phillies reliever Matt Strahm's unique baseball card collection. They also discuss how cool and interesting it is to hear more athletes, past and present, getting into card collecting and what they have in their personal collections and the stories behind them. Then Clark interviews Matt Novogratz, Candy Digital Co-Founder, about the future of digital collectibles and NFT sports cards as well as what Candy has coming to coincide with the start of another new MLB season ( Showstopper ICONs! ). During the interview, they also go deeper into how collecting digitally can lead to more unique and cool experiences for the collector including being rewarded for completing an online collecting challenge or opening a digital card that has special utility behind it (ie. meet and greet player on the card). They also discuss which demographic is helping grow the Candy customer base (ie. old school collectors dabbling in opening NFT packs vs. purely digital asset collectors or a combination of both). Then to round off the show, Clark and Hyung play another round of Overrated/Underrated with the theme being "non-rookie cards." Some of the cards they debated include modern autograph cards of retired players, superfractors of non-rookie cards, and second-year vintage sports cards. Lastly, they finish the show off with the regular "Pick One" segment where each host names two cards or sets, and then debate which one they would rather invest in. The pairs chosen this week include: Bobby Witt Jr. 2022 Topps Update SP image variation vs. Bobby Witt Jr., 2022 Topps Chrome Sapphire #72; Kyle Tucker 2015 Bowman Chrome Refractor Autograph Card vs. Rafael Devers 2015 Bowman Chrome Autograph Card. -------------------------------- CONNECT WITH US! Instagram: @cardstothemoon | @fivecardguys (Clark) | @yntegritysportscards (Hyung) | @tradeyouatrecess (John) Website: https://fivecardguys.com/podcast Daily Auctions: https://fivecardguys.com/dailyauctions If you have any questions about the hobby that you would like addressed, email us at hello@fivecardguys.com or DM us on Instagram at @cardstothemoon or @fivecardguys .
Mar 17, 2023
Are Recent High-End Sports Card Sales A Good Deal or Still Room to Drop in Value?; Highlighting Key Players (and Potential Card Targets) From World Baseball Classic
EPISODE 120 - Clark and Hyung kick off this Friday episode by talking World Baseball Classic and whether any players have stood out to them from a hobby standpoint specifically in regards to their card value. And conversely, they discuss if they're concerned at all with anyone playing in the tournament. Then the guys go over some recent sales of high-end sports cards and give their opinion on whether it was a good deal or if they expect the card values to drop even further. The cards discussed include the Joe Montana Topps rookie card (PSA 10), the iconic Tom Brady Bowman Chrome rookie card (PSA 10), Tiger Woods 2001 SP Authentic /900 (BGS 9.5), and Aaron Judge 2013 Bowman Chrome Blue Refractor /99 (BGS 9.5) just to name a few on the list. -------------------------------- CONNECT WITH US! Instagram: @cardstothemoon | @fivecardguys (Clark) | @yntegritysportscards (Hyung) | @tradeyouatrecess (John) Website: https://fivecardguys.com/podcast Daily Auctions: https://fivecardguys.com/dailyauctions If you have any questions about the hobby that you would like addressed, email us at hello@fivecardguys.com or DM us on Instagram at @cardstothemoon or @fivecardguys .
Mar 14, 2023
What Does Tik Tok's Ban on Breakers Mean For The Hobby and How Can Breakers Improve the Overall Experience in General; Would You Buy/Sell/Hold Ja Morant, Zion Williamson Cards?
EPISODE 119 - Clark and John welcome back Hyung to the show after a two-week hiatus and off the top, they get Hyung's thoughts on some of the recent news and announcements that came out of the Topps Industry Conference including the upcoming release of the "frozenfractor" card, Topps removing several product lines, and Tom Brady baseball autograph cards. Hyung also guesses what the so-called biggest product announcement could be that Fanatics promises to deliver. Then they get into Hobby Headlines where they discuss Tik Tok's ban on breakers livestreaming on its platform and whether other social media platforms could follow suit. They also talk about whether more regulation is needed in the breaking space as well as offer advice on how to improve the whole breaking experience so hobbyists old and new can both enjoy it responsibly. The guys then play Buy/Sell/Hold on sports cards featuring players that have been in the news recently (including Ja Morant, Zion Williamson, Kevin Durant, and Derek Carr) and whether that news has changed any of their minds when it comes to buying, selling, or holding their respective cards. Lastly, they finish the show off with the regular "Pick One" segment where each host names two cards or sets, and then debate which one they would rather invest in. The pairs chosen this week include: Shohei Ohtani 2017 Bowman Chrome Mega Box Chrome (WBC Japan) vs. Shohei Ohtani 2018 Topps Heritage Chrome refractor /569; Connor McDavid SP Authentic Future Watch Autograph Card vs. Wayne Gretzky OPC Rookie Card (PSA 8.5); Tom Brady 2000 Playoff Contenders Rookie Autograph Card (BGS 8.5) vs. Julio Rodriguez Topps Cosmic Chrome Autograph Superfractor (PSA 9). -------------------------------- CONNECT WITH US! Instagram: @cardstothemoon | @fivecardguys (Clark) | @yntegritysportscards (Hyung) | @tradeyouatrecess (John) Website: https://fivecardguys.com/podcast Daily Auctions: https://fivecardguys.com/dailyauctions If you have any questions about the hobby that you would like addressed, email us at hello@fivecardguys.com or DM us on Instagram at @cardstothemoon or @fivecardguys .
Mar 7, 2023
Rating All The Major News and Announcements from Topps Industry Conference; Playing Overrated/Underrated on Different Card Configurations; Ichiro Rookie Card vs. Pujols Rookie Card?
EPISODE 118 - Clark, John, and Will (who's back again for another episode!) get right into the Hobby Headlines segment by discussing several of the major news and announcements that came out of the recent Topps Industry Conference. Some of the news includes the introduction of a "frozenfractor" and "retrofractor" card, product lines being discontinued, and special autograph cards featuring Tom Brady as a Expos draft pick and Bronny James' first auto, just to name a few. Next, they play another round of Overrated/Underrated with the theme for this episode being "card configurations" such as horizontal image cards, double-sided cards, die-cut cards, mini-cards, and booklet cards. Lastly, they finish the show off with the regular "Pick One" segment where each host names two cards or sets, and then debate which one they would rather invest in. The pairs chosen this week include: a Connor McDavid rookie card vs. a Connor McDavid Patch Autograph second or third year card; Ichiro Topps Traded rookie card vs. Albert Pujols Topps Traded rookie card; Gold Refractor /50 non-autograph card vs. Blue Refractor /150 autograph card. -------------------------------- CONNECT WITH US! Instagram: @cardstothemoon | @fivecardguys (Clark) | @yntegritysportscards (Hyung) | @tradeyouatrecess (John) Website: https://fivecardguys.com/podcast Daily Auctions: https://fivecardguys.com/dailyauctions If you have any questions about the hobby that you would like addressed, email us at hello@fivecardguys.com or DM us on Instagram at @cardstothemoon or @fivecardguys .
Mar 3, 2023
Helping Jud Fabian's Dad Find His Son's Special Inscribed Cards; Debating Whether Inscription Sports Cards are Cool and Worth the Premium
EPISODE 117 - Clark, John, and Will (who is filling in for Hyung once again) talk about a recent article on espn.com about Jud Fabian, a Baltimore Oriole prospect, who signed his first Bowman Chrome autograph card with the inscription, "Hi Dad!" And now his father Eric Fabian is trying to track it down. Check out the IG reel on fivecardguys to see what the card looks like. Then the guys talk about inscription cards in general including whether it's worth the premium over normal autograph cards or if it ruins the aesthetic of the overall card. And they finish off the Friday episode by giving their opinions on some popular examples of inscribed cards such as a Mike Trout "2x MVP" card, a few unique Benny Montgomery inscribed cards including one in which he signed Jordan Lawler's name (in some kind of trade with him), and a few crazy inscriptions by Lavar Ball (father of Lonzo and LaMelo Ball). -------------------------------- CONNECT WITH US! Instagram: @cardstothemoon | @fivecardguys (Clark) | @yntegritysportscards (Hyung) | @tradeyouatrecess (John) Website: https://fivecardguys.com/podcast Daily Auctions: https://fivecardguys.com/dailyauctions If you have any questions about the hobby that you would like addressed, email us at hello@fivecardguys.com or DM us on Instagram at @cardstothemoon or @fivecardguys .
Feb 28, 2023
More Hobby Hot Takes Discussed (Grading Ruins Look of Card? Beckett Makes Major Comeback?); Blowout Cards Issue $250K Bounty; Guessing Recent Sales of Golden Mirror Topps Series 1 Cards
EPISODE 116 - Clark, John, and Will (who returns as guest host!) talk about the $250,000 bounty issued by Blowout Cards for the first person to complete the 330-card set of the Golden Mirror image variation cards from 2023 Topps Series 1. Next, for the Hobby Headlines segment, the guys give some hobby hot takes and discuss whether they agree with any of them such as "Grading ruins the look of cards", "The National will see its attendance reduced to half within 5 years" and "Beckett Grading Services will compete head-to-head against PSA in the next few years." Then they introduce a new segment called "Sales Report" where Clark gives a list of five cards and then John and Will try to guess how much it sold for recently. The theme for this segment is Golden Mirror Image Variation cards. Lastly, they finish the show off with the regular "Pick One" segment where each host names two cards or sets, and then debate which one they would rather invest in. The pairs chosen this week include one from a listener submission: Anthony Davis Panini Prizm rookie card vs. Kawhi Leonard Panini Prizm rookie card; Mike Trout 2011 Topps Update (BGS 10) vs. Shohei Ohtani 2018 Topps Chrome Sapphire (PSA 10); Luis Robert Bowman Chrome Refractor /499 vs. Bo Bichette Bowman Chrome Refractor /499. -------------------------------- CONNECT WITH US! Instagram: @cardstothemoon | @fivecardguys (Clark) | @yntegritysportscards (Hyung) | @tradeyouatrecess (John) Website: https://fivecardguys.com/podcast Daily Auctions: https://fivecardguys.com/dailyauctions If you have any questions about the hobby that you would like addressed, email us at hello@fivecardguys.com or DM us on Instagram at @cardstothemoon or @fivecardguys .
Feb 21, 2023
Discussing Fanatics CEO Michael Rubin's Statements About the Sports Card Industry and His Plans For The Hobby; SGC Offering Another Grading Promo Again; Answering Listener's Pick One Submission
EPISODE 115 - Clark, Hyung, and John open the show discussing the newest promotion SGC is offering to grade any card from the 2023 Topps Series 1 for just $9 and wonder if any other grading company might follow suit. Then in the Hobby Headlines segment, the guys go over some of the statements made by Michael Rubin, Fanatics CEO, recently during the Fullsend Podcast, specifically regarding the trading card industry. They go more in depth about their thoughts on Rubin's plan for the hobby and where he intends to take it in the next few years. Afterwards, they play another round of Overrated/Underrated with the theme this time focused on subsets or insert sets such as the Rookie Debut cards in Topps Baseball, Future Stars in Topps Chrome, the Manga case hits in Panini Prizm Football, and the Fast Break cards in Panini Prizm Basketball. Finally, they finish the show off with the regular "Pick One" segment where each host names two cards or sets, and then debate which one they would rather invest in. The pairs chosen this week include one from a listener submission: Corbin Carroll Bowman Chrome Autograph Rookie Card vs. Kyle Manzardo Bowman Chrome Autograph Rookie Card plus a Wander Franco Logofractor Rookie Card; a budget Pick One from Hyung: Julio Rodriguez 2022Topps Heritage Chrome Refractor /673 (RAW) vs. Julio Rodriguez 2022 Topps Chrome Sapphire Rookie Card (RAW); and John who puts two sets against each other – 2012 Panini Prizm Basketball vs. 2018 Panini Prizm Basketball. -------------------------------- CONNECT WITH US! Instagram: @cardstothemoon | @fivecardguys (Clark) | @yntegritysportscards (Hyung) | @tradeyouatrecess (John) Website: https://fivecardguys.com/podcast Daily Auctions: https://fivecardguys.com/dailyauctions If you have any questions about the hobby that you would like addressed, email us at hello@fivecardguys.com or DM us on Instagram at @cardstothemoon or @fivecardguys .
Feb 17, 2023
Sports Cards To Target During the Lull Period of Sports As A Collector and Investor; First Impressions of Topps Series 1 Baseball and What's New This Season
EPISODE 114 - Clark, Hyung, and John share their first impressions with the recently released 2023 Topps Series 1 Baseball set, what rookies are worth chasing, the subsets that are new this year, and how there's an image variation for each card in the set (called Golden Mirror). The guys then chat about what cards they're looking to buy while in this lull period in sports where football is done for the season, baseball hasn't started yet, and basketball and hockey are winding down their regular season games. Some ideas include beginning research into baseball prospects, picking up cards of players in the NBA and NHL who could make a deep playoff run, and football cards that might dip in the offseason. -------------------------------- CONNECT WITH US! Instagram: @cardstothemoon | @fivecardguys (Clark) | @yntegritysportscards (Hyung) | @tradeyouatrecess (John) Website: https://fivecardguys.com/podcast Daily Auctions: https://fivecardguys.com/dailyauctions If you have any questions about the hobby that you would like addressed, email us at hello@fivecardguys.com or DM us on Instagram at @cardstothemoon or @fivecardguys .
Feb 14, 2023
Analyzing NBA trades and Traded Players' Card Values Moving Forward; Identifying Standout NHL Players This Season to Invest In; Giving Props to LeBron James
EPISODE 113 - Clark and John open the show by first commenting on how the Babe Ruth cut autograph error card was resolved by Panini America. Then John gives props to LeBron James for being the all-time scoring leader and weighs in about whether it's a good time to pick up one of his rookie cards. Next, in the Hobby Headlines segment, Clark and John go over the recent NBA trades and discuss which players could see a bump in value on their basketball cards. The players discussed include Kyrie Irving, Kevin Durant, Russell Westbrook, and Rui Hachimura to name a few. Then the following segment called Hockey Highlights, John (the resident hockey analyst for the podcast) gives a list of NHL players who have stood out so far this season and those who have flown under the radar. Then they look up their current rookie card values to see if it's a good time to invest in said players. Finally, they finish the show off with the regular "Pick One" segment where each host names two cards or sets, and then debate which one they would rather invest in. The pairs chosen this week include: Chris Paul Topps Chrome Refractor vs. Devin Booker Silver Prizm for half the price of CP3; Luka Doncic Silver Prizm rookie card vs. Kyrie Irving Silver Prizm rookie card. -------------------------------- CONNECT WITH US! Instagram: @cardstothemoon | @fivecardguys (Clark) | @yntegritysportscards (Hyung) | @tradeyouatrecess (John) Website: https://fivecardguys.com/podcast Daily Auctions: https://fivecardguys.com/dailyauctions If you have any questions about the hobby that you would like addressed, email us at hello@fivecardguys.com or DM us on Instagram at @cardstothemoon or @fivecardguys .
Feb 7, 2023
Ranking Recent "Error Cards" from 0 to 10 Based on Size of Mistake; Hyung Completes High-End Tatis Set; Choosing Which Super Bowl QBs to Buy/Sell/Hold
EPISODE 112 - Clark, Hyung, and John open the show talking about Hyung's latest hobby feat, which is to collect all three of the PSA 10 Fernando Tatis Jr. Topps Independence Day rookie card. Hyung shares how he acquired all those cards and what he intends to do with them now that he's complete the set. Then on to Hobby Headlines, the guys have some fun by ranking some of the more recent "error cards" from 0 being a minor mistake to 10 being a colossal one. To kick off the segment, they discuss the Babe Ruth cut autograph booklet card that mistakenly contained the George Brett cut autograph instead. On a side note, they also touch upon a Mike Trout 2009 Bowman Chrome Orange Refractor rookie card /25, which has an autograph that was re-signed by Trout after it was initially removed. They answer whether they would buy the card knowing that fact, which is up for auction on Goldin. And with the Super Bowl fast approaching, Clark, Hyung, and John, play "Buy/Sell/Hold" with four quarterbacks who have made it to the football's biggest event. The QB cards they talk about include Jalen Hurts, Patrick Mahomes, Tom Brady, and Joe Burrow. Finally, they finish the show off with the regular "Pick One" segment where each host names two cards or sets, and then debate which one they would rather invest in. The pairs chosen this week include: Topps Finest vs. Bowman's Best; Shai Gilgeous-Alexander 2018 Prizm Silver vs. Tyrese Haliburton 2020 Prizm Silver; Joe Burrow Silver Prizm vs. Jalen Hurts Silver Prizm. -------------------------------- CONNECT WITH US! Instagram: @cardstothemoon | @fivecardguys (Clark) | @yntegritysportscards (Hyung) | @tradeyouatrecess (John) Website: https://fivecardguys.com/podcast Daily Auctions: https://fivecardguys.com/dailyauctions If you have any questions about the hobby that you would like addressed, email us at hello@fivecardguys.com or DM us on Instagram at @cardstothemoon or @fivecardguys .
Feb 3, 2023
Should Breakers Worry About 'Fanatics Live' Offering Its Own Breaks This Year?; Is $600K Sale of Mickey Mantle 1952 Topps (SGC 8) An Absolute Steal?; Contest Winner Announced!
EPISODE 111 - For this Friday episode, Clark, Hyung, and John talk about how they were all way off in predicting the final sale of the 1952 Topps Mickey Mantle (SGC 8) baseball card sold at Heritage Auctions for $600,000. They discuss whether it was a steal at that price especially knowing the population count of some of the other well-graded Mantle rookie card. Then the guys respond to the recent news of Fanatics announcing its plans to enter the livestream shopping space including offering "breaks" to consumers directly. The obvious question arises whether breakers should start to worry or even other companies like Whatnot that provide a similar service. Then finally, Clark draws the name of the winner of the Stadium Club blaster box giveaway as a way of thanking all 1,000+ podcast subscribers of Cards To The Moon reach 1,000 subscribers/followers! -------------------------------- CONNECT WITH US! Instagram: @cardstothemoon | @fivecardguys (Clark) | @yntegritysportscards (Hyung) | @tradeyouatrecess (John) Website: https://fivecardguys.com/podcast Daily Auctions: https://fivecardguys.com/dailyauctions If you have any questions about the hobby that you would like addressed, email us at hello@fivecardguys.com or DM us on Instagram at @cardstothemoon or @fivecardguys .
Jan 31, 2023
Lessons Learned and General Tips on Creating Hobby Content Full-Time; Revealing Recent PSA Sub Including a Max Verstappen 1/1 Cracked Out of a BGS 8.5 Slab; Are These 1/1 Parallels Overrated?
EPISODE 110 - Clark and Hyung open the show talking about the recent PSA submission Hyung just got back and whether cracking his Max Verstappen 1/1 Black Raywave that was in a BGS 9.5 slab was worth it (as well as revealing the grade of the Shohei Ohtani Exquisite Collection autograph baseball card and how much he was upcharged.) Moving on to Hobby Headlines, Clark and Hyung discuss some of the lessons they've learned creating content for the hobby on a consistent basis as well as providing some general tips for starting and sustaining businesses either as a side hustle or as a full-time entrepreneur. Plus they encourage more people within the hobby to give content creation a try. Then the guys play another round of Overrated/Underrated with the theme being "parallels/refractors" for the third time. Some of the parallels they debated over include the Red Lava /5, Platinum 1/1, Nebula 1/1, and the Black 1/1 Prizm? They finish the show off with the regular "Pick One" segment where each host names two cards or sets, and then debate which one they would rather invest in. The pairs chosen this week include: Mike Trout 2011 Bowman Chrome Rookie Card vs. Mike Trout 2011 Topps Update Cognac Diamond Anniversary; PSA Authentic Slab vs. PSA 7 Slab. -------------------------------- CONNECT WITH US! Instagram: @cardstothemoon | @fivecardguys (Clark) | @yntegritysportscards (Hyung) | @tradeyouatrecess (John) Website: https://fivecardguys.com/podcast Daily Auctions: https://fivecardguys.com/dailyauctions If you have any questions about the hobby that you would like addressed, email us at hello@fivecardguys.com or DM us on Instagram at @cardstothemoon or @fivecardguys .
Jan 24, 2023
Alternative Ways and Places to Find More Potential Sports Card Deals Other Than eBay; Invest in Cards of Pitchers, Catchers, Goalies; Wide Receivers?; Picking One Underdog QB to Flip Short-term
EPISODE 109 - Clark, Hyung, and John make their Super Bowl picks off the top of the show (this episode was recorded when there were eight teams left in the playoffs). They also picked which quarterback they would risk investing in for a short-term flip from the four underdog teams: Joe Burrow (Bengals), Daniel Jones (Giants), Dak Prescott (Cowboys), and Trevor Lawrence (Jaguars). Then for Hobby Headlines, the guys talk about alternative ways to find good sports card deals other than sniping them off eBay. Suggestions include Goldin's new weekly auctions as well as its marketplace; Blowout Forums; Facebook Groups; and trading at local card shows. Then it was time for another round of Overrated/Underrated with the theme this time being "positional players." For example, are baseball cards of pitchers or catchers, overrated or underrated? How about hockey cards of goalies or football cards of any player other than a QB? They finish the show off with the regular "Pick One" segment where each host names two cards or sets, and then debate which one they would rather invest in. The pairs chosen this week include: Jackson Chourio 2022 Bowman Chrome rookie refractor autograph card vs. Jasson Dominguez 2020 Bowman Chrome rookie refractor autograph card; Greater feeling: pulling a monster hit vs. sniping a grail card for a steal price; Cade Cunningham 2021 Blue Prizm /199 rookie card (PSA 10) vs. Ken Griffey Jr. 1989 Upper Deck rookie card (PSA 10). -------------------------------- CONNECT WITH US! Instagram: @cardstothemoon | @fivecardguys (Clark) | @yntegritysportscards (Hyung) | @tradeyouatrecess (John) Website: https://fivecardguys.com/podcast Daily Auctions: https://fivecardguys.com/dailyauctions If you have any questions about the hobby that you would like addressed, email us at hello@fivecardguys.com or DM us on Instagram at @cardstothemoon or @fivecardguys .
Jan 20, 2023
Which Rookie of the Year Favorites Might Be A Good Bet to Invest In?; Guessing the Final Price of the Iconic Mickey Mantle 1952 Topps (SGC 8) On Auction; Contest Giveaway for Reaching 1,000 subs!
EPISODE 108 - First, the guys thank all of their podcast listeners for helping Cards To The Moon reach 1,000 subscribers/followers! As a small token of appreciation, they will be giving away a Stadium Club blaster box to one listener. The contest details will be in a Instagram post @cardstothemoon pinned to the top. Clark, Hyung and John then start the Friday episode by trying to guess what the iconic Mickey Mantle 1952 Topps recently graded an SGC 8 will go for at Heritage Auctions. Then for the Friday hobby discussion, Clark gives a list of five rookie of the year favorites from the NHL (Matty Beniers), NBA (Paulo Banchero), and MLB (Francisco Alvarez/Anthony Volpe/Corbin Carroll), and they each decide if their respective rookie cards are worth investing in. -------------------------------- CONNECT WITH US! Instagram: @cardstothemoon | @fivecardguys (Clark) | @yntegritysportscards (Hyung) | @tradeyouatrecess (John) Website: https://fivecardguys.com/podcast Daily Auctions: https://fivecardguys.com/dailyauctions If you have any questions about the hobby that you would like addressed, email us at hello@fivecardguys.com or DM us on Instagram at @cardstothemoon or @fivecardguys .
Jan 17, 2023
Will New Lower PSA, BGS Fees Bring More Submissions to Respective Grading Companies in 2023?; Can New Netflix Specials (Full Swing, Break Point, Drive to Survive) Boost the Hobby like the Last Dance?
EPISODE 107 - Clark, Hyung, and John open the show by talking about three Netflix specials focused on three different sports, and discuss whether it would make any impact on cards associated with the niche sports. The first show is Full Swing, which follows a group of golfers on the PGA Tour including Rory McIlroy. The second is Season 5 of Drive to Survive with Max Verstappen participating in interviews this time. And finally, the show Break Point which features the next generation of tennis players looking to become number one. The guys then discuss their thoughts on the new grading fees and structures of PSA and BGS (Beckett) and if it's enough to persuaded them to send more of their cards to either of the grading companies (as well as whether BGS can make some sort of comeback and what it would take). They also talk about how SGC is running its business and commends the company in particular for their topnotch customer service. They finish the show off with the regular "Pick One" segment where each host names two cards or sets, and then debate which one they would rather invest in. The pairs chosen this week include: Vladimir Guerrero Jr. Sapphire rookie card vs. Vladimir Guerrero Jr. Purple Refractor /250; Panini Select is more likely to take second spot from Optic vs. BGS is more likely to take second spot from SGC; Carlos Correa 2013 Bowman Chrome base autograph card vs. Ronald Acuna 2018 Bowman Chrome rookie autograph card. -------------------------------- CONNECT WITH US! Instagram: @cardstothemoon | @fivecardguys (Clark) | @yntegritysportscards (Hyung) | @tradeyouatrecess (John) Website: https://fivecardguys.com/podcast Daily Auctions: https://fivecardguys.com/dailyauctions If you have any questions about the hobby that you would like addressed, email us at hello@fivecardguys.com or DM us on Instagram at @cardstothemoon or @fivecardguys .
Jan 10, 2023
William Chong, Owner of Dolly's Toys and Games, Returns and Talks About Future of Sports Card Business (Plus Conspiracy that Some Products with Big Hits are Marked); Invest in Wembanyama SI for Kids?
EPISODE 106 - Clark, Hyung, and John kick off the show by talking about the potential investment opportunity (or lack thereof?) in the Victor Wembanyama's Sports Illustrated for Kids card found in the January/February edition of this year. Is it worth picking one up or is it just a gimmick? The guys then welcome back their hobby friend William Chong, owner of Dolly's Toys and Games , back to the show to talk about how the trading card business has been for them in 2022 as well as what he expects for the hobby in 2023. They also ask William his thoughts on the conspiracy theory that some high-end products with the big hits are marked and then shipped to popular breakers. Plus he weighs in on a controversial take by Eric Whiteback that outdated mom and pop shops that look like they're from straight out of the '90s should go the way of the dinosaur and cease to exist. They finish the show off with the regular "Pick One" segment where each host names two cards or sets, and then debate which one they would rather invest in. The pairs chosen this week include: Mookie Betts Topps Heritage Real One Autograph rookie card (POP 10) vs. Nolan Arenado Topps Heritage Real One Autograph rookie card (POP 2); Kyrie Irving Prizm (silver) Rookie Card vs. Devin Booker + Donovan Mitchell Prizm Silver rookie cards; Jackson Chourio Bowman Chrome Refractor Autograph rookie card /499 (PSA 10) vs. Julio Rodriguez Bowman Chrome Base Autograph rookie card (BGS 9). -------------------------------- CONNECT WITH US! Instagram: @cardstothemoon | @fivecardguys (Clark) | @yntegritysportscards (Hyung) | @tradeyouatrecess (John) Website: https://fivecardguys.com/podcast Daily Auctions: https://fivecardguys.com/dailyauctions If you have any questions about the hobby that you would like addressed, email us at hello@fivecardguys.com or DM us on Instagram at @cardstothemoon or @fivecardguys .
Jan 6, 2023
Is the Future of Digital Collectables and NFT Trading Cards Dead with Fanatics Divesting 60% of its Stake in Candy Digital?; Shyne150's Reacquires Luka Doncic Logoman for $3.1M
EPISODE 105 - Clark, Hyung and John start the first Friday episode of 2023 by talking about @Shyne150 's recent "re-acquisition" of the Luka Doncic Logoman Autograph Card for $3.1M – the same card he sold about a year ago for $4.6M (resulting in a profit of $1.5M plus having the card back in his possession). Then for the Friday hobby discussion, the guys respond to the recent news that Fanatics is divesting 60% of its stake in NFT company Candy Digital. Is this a bad sign for the future of NFT trading cards and digital collectables in general? Or is this just simply growing pains with the new blockchain technology still an inevitability in the hobby? -------------------------------- CONNECT WITH US! Instagram: @cardstothemoon | @fivecardguys (Clark) | @yntegritysportscards (Hyung) | @tradeyouatrecess (John) Website: https://fivecardguys.com/podcast Daily Auctions: https://fivecardguys.com/dailyauctions If you have any questions about the hobby that you would like addressed, email us at hello@fivecardguys.com or DM us on Instagram at @cardstothemoon or @fivecardguys .
Jan 3, 2023
Chasing Grail Cards in 2023 with the Market Still Cooling Off; Paying Tribute to Pele; Playing Buy/Sell/Hold on Players Trending Upward
EPISODE 104 - Clark and Hyung start the show by paying tribute to the soccer legend, Pele, who died at the age of 82 on Dec. 29, 2022. They also talk about some of his 1958 rookie cards that some grail card collectors of "the king of soccer" might want to add to their collection. Speaking of grail cards, the guys get into which ones they're looking to pick up in 2023, anticipating the sports card market to still be in a cool down phase from the hype of the hobby back in 2020-21. They discuss how much some of these grail cards have fallen in value since just two years ago such as the Mike Trout Bowman Chrome first autograph rookie card, the LeBron James Topps Chrome Refractor rookie card, and the Kevin Durant Topps Chrome Refractor rookie card. Then Clark and Hyung play a quick round of Buy/Sell/Hold on sports cards featuring players that are currently trending upwards such as Luka Doncic, Zion Williamson, Trevor Lawrence, Joe Burrow, and Fernando Tatis Jr. Finally, the show ends with the regular "Pick One" segment where each host names two cards or sets, and then debate which one they would rather invest in. The pairs chosen this week include: Investing in a grail PC vs. Investing in a grail investment card; Jayson Tatum Green Prizm PSA 10 vs. Jayson Tatum Silver Prizm Autograph (sticker) card. -------------------------------- CONNECT WITH US! Instagram: @cardstothemoon | @fivecardguys (Clark) | @yntegritysportscards (Hyung) | @tradeyouatrecess (John) Website: https://fivecardguys.com/podcast Daily Auctions: https://fivecardguys.com/dailyauctions If you have any questions about the hobby that you would like addressed, email us at hello@fivecardguys.com or DM us on Instagram at @cardstothemoon or @fivecardguys .
Dec 27, 2022
Making 2023 Hobby Predictions; Plays We Got Right in 2022; Impact of Fanatics $700M Additional Financing on the Hobby
EPISODE 103 - Clark, Hyung, and John discuss the recent news of Fanatics raising another $700 million in a new financing round, bringing the company's valuation to $31 billion. With reports that Fanatics plans to launch a sports betting and gaming platform for the upcoming football season as well as focusing on potential merger and acquisition opportunities, the guys talk about what potential impact all this news can have for the hobby. Then in this week's Hobby Headlines, Clark, Hyung and John make some predictions for the hobby in 2023 as well as suggest areas of improvement for the sports card market they would like to see in the upcoming year. Some of their predictions include more athlete involvement helping raise the profile of the hobby more to the mainstream, the return of Fernando Tatis Jr., and prices of wax correcting downward. The guys then share some of the predictions and plays they got right this past year in the segment called, "Right On." Major wins include investing in Aaron Judge this season (Clark), as well as liquidating a bunch of junk slabs early in the year (Hyung), and buying low on a Rory McIlroy PMG card (John). Finally, the show ends with the regular "Pick One" segment where each host names two cards or sets, and then debate which one they would rather invest in. The pairs chosen this week include: Bobby Witt Jr. Bowman Chrome Rookie Autograph Card vs. Wander Franco Bowman Chrome Rookie Autograph Card; Juan Soto 2018 Topps Chrome Update Refractor /250 (BGS 9.5 min gem) vs two Wander Franco 2022 Topps Gold /2022 (PSA 10); Ja Morant Optic Holo (PSA 10) vs. Zion Williamson Optic Holo (PSA 10). -------------------------------- CONNECT WITH US! Instagram: @cardstothemoon | @fivecardguys (Clark) | @yntegritysportscards (Hyung) | @tradeyouatrecess (John) Website: https://fivecardguys.com/podcast Daily Auctions: https://fivecardguys.com/dailyauctions If you have any questions about the hobby that you would like addressed, email us at hello@fivecardguys.com or DM us on Instagram at @cardstothemoon or @fivecardguys .
Dec 23, 2022
Year In Review with the Highlights (and Lowlights) of 2022 in the Hobby; Addicted to Opening Packs of Panini Prizm Soccer – NFT Packs
EPISODE 102 - Clark, Hyung and John share their recent experience ripping open packs of Panini Prizm Soccer – NFT packs (and how addictive it is!) Plus they revisit the major MLB signing of Carlos Correa to the New York Mets this time and his potential hobby value as a result. The guys then reflect back on some of the major news and events in the hobby in 2022, and what stuck out to them the most (ie. Fanatics acquiring Topps; Mickey Mantle SGC 9.5 selling for $12.6M; Decline of the general sports card market). -------------------------------- CONNECT WITH US! Instagram: @cardstothemoon | @fivecardguys (Clark) | @yntegritysportscards (Hyung) | @tradeyouatrecess (John) Website: https://fivecardguys.com/podcast Daily Auctions: https://fivecardguys.com/dailyauctions If you have any questions about the hobby that you would like addressed, email us at hello@fivecardguys.com or DM us on Instagram at @cardstothemoon or @fivecardguys .
Dec 20, 2022
Discussing MLB Big Dollar Signings and Impact on Baseball Card Values; Coming Clean with "Dead Wrong" Hobby Predictions in 2022; What to do With Cade Cunningham Cards?
EPISODE 101 - Clark, Hyung, and John open the show discussing the implications of Cade Cunningham's season-ending injury to his card values and what they're doing if they had any of his cards. Then in this week's Hobby Headlines, Clark, Hyung and John go over some of the recent big signings in MLB and see if that has any impact on the card values. The players discussed include Jacob deGrom, Justin Verlander, Trea Turner, Aaron Judge, Xander Bogaerts, Cody Bellinger, and Carlos Correa. The guys then take some accountability and give their "Dead Wrong" predictions in 2022 as the year wraps up, such as picking the wrong player to invest in or the wrong sports cards. Finally, the show ends with the regular "Pick One" segment where each host names two cards or sets, and then debate which one they would rather invest in. The pairs chosen this week include: Justin Verlander 2005 Bowman Chrome 1st Autograph Card (PSA 10) vs. Fernando Tatis Jr. 2016 Bowman Chrome 1st Autograph Card (PSA 10); Topps Chrome Basketball Refractors if/when it comes back vs. Panini Prizm Silver Cards; Connor McDavid 2015 Upper Deck Young Guns Rookie (PSA 10) vs. Sidney Crosby 2005 Upper Deck Young Guns Rookie (PSA 10). -------------------------------- CONNECT WITH US! Instagram: @cardstothemoon | @fivecardguys (Clark) | @yntegritysportscards (Hyung) | @tradeyouatrecess (John) Website: https://fivecardguys.com/podcast Daily Auctions: https://fivecardguys.com/dailyauctions If you have any questions about the hobby that you would like addressed, email us at hello@fivecardguys.com or DM us on Instagram at @cardstothemoon or @fivecardguys .
Dec 13, 2022
Celebrating 100 Episodes By Thanking Loyal Listeners and with a Contest Giveaway; Investing in Players Whose Card Value Has Already Increased This Year?; Overrated/Underrated Parallels Theme Part 2
EPISODE 100 - Clark, Hyung, and John take a moment to reflect on the past 100 episodes of the podcast and thank all the listeners for their kind feedback and for tuning in week after week. To mark the 100th episode, the guys will be giving away a 2022 Topps Chrome blaster box to one lucky listener. All you have to do to enter is subscribe to the podcast, follow the Cards To The Moon Instagram account , then like the contest post and tag just one hobby friend. The winner will be announced on Episode 101. In this week's Hobby Headlines, Clark, Hyung and John look at some of the players that have seen an increase in card value according to the CardLadder Player Index over the past year. Then they discuss which players they'd still like to invest in seeing potential for more growth in value, or which ones they are moving on from having missed the boat. Then the guys play another round of Overrated/Underrated with the theme being Parallels/Refractors Part 2 (ie. Silver Prizms / Hyper Prizms / Shimmers). Finally, the show ends with the regular "Pick One" segment where each host names two cards or sets, and then debate which one they would rather invest in. The pairs chosen this week include: Bowman Chrome Prospects True Gold /50 vs. True Orange /25; Luka Doncic 2018 Prizm Blue Ice (PSA 9) vs Larry Bird/Magic Johnson/Dr. J 1980 Topps (PSA 9); Cristiano Ronaldo rookie cards vs. Lionel Messi rookie cards. -------------------------------- CONNECT WITH US! Instagram: @cardstothemoon | @fivecardguys (Clark) | @yntegritysportscards (Hyung) | @tradeyouatrecess (John) Website: https://fivecardguys.com/podcast Daily Auctions: https://fivecardguys.com/dailyauctions If you have any questions about the hobby that you would like addressed, email us at hello@fivecardguys.com or DM us on Instagram at @cardstothemoon or @fivecardguys .
Dec 9, 2022
Deciding Whether to Sell Big Time Sports Cards That Have Significantly Dropped in Value Since Hobby Peak; Thoughts on No Autograph Hit in 2022 Topps Chrome Sapphire Baseball
EPISODE 99 - Clark, Hyung and John talk about their initial thoughts on the newly released 2022 Topps Chrome Sapphire Baseball Set and the fact it doesn't come with an autograph hit this year. Then the guys discuss some recent sales of big time sports cards, how much it's dropped since the peak of the hobby hype, but also how much it's increased if you had bought the card pre-hobby boom, and deciding what they would do with the card if they still owned one. For example, the Tom Brady 2000 Playoff Contenders rookie autograph card (BGS 8.5) sold for $6,500 in January 2018, sold for $84,000 during the hobby peak in January 2022, but came back down in December 2022 for $25,100 (a nice 4X if you bought pre-hobby hype, but a major loss if you bought at the 2022 peak). -------------------------------- CONNECT WITH US! Instagram: @cardstothemoon | @fivecardguys (Clark) | @yntegritysportscards (Hyung) | @tradeyouatrecess (John) Website: https://fivecardguys.com/podcast Daily Auctions: https://fivecardguys.com/dailyauctions If you have any questions about the hobby that you would like addressed, email us at hello@fivecardguys.com or DM us on Instagram at @cardstothemoon or @fivecardguys .
Dec 6, 2022
Discussing Topps MVP Buyback Program and SGC Grading 2022 Bowman Chrome Cards for $9; Making World Cup Predictions; Playing "Quiz Show" and Guessing Current Hobby Trends
EPISODE 98 - Clark, Hyung, and John make their World Cup predictions off the top of the show, and they discuss which players in the tournament might have seen a bump in their card values due to their performance at the World Cup. Then in this week's Hobby Headlines, the guys react to two of the major hobby announcements made recently, which include: the Topps MVP Buyback Program that gives collectors a chance to redeem store credit at their local card shop if they find either an Aaron Judge or Paul Goldschmidt baseball card from the 2022 Topps Chrome set. The other announcement was the partnership between SGC and Topps where any card from the 2022 Bowman Chrome baseball set could be graded by SGC for $9 US regardless of declared value and without a minimum number of cards to be submitted. Then Clark, Hyung and John play "Quiz Show" – a new segment in which Clark asks a question about current hobby trends (ie. Which of the four major sports has seen the biggest decrease/increase in card value according to the CardLadder index?) and Hyung and John try to answer correctly. Finally, as usual, the show ends with the regular "Pick One" segment where each host names two cards or sets, and then debate which one they would rather invest in. The pairs chosen this week include: Pete Rose 1963 Rookie Card vs. Barry Bond 1986 Tiffany Rookie Cards; Juan Soto Bowman Chrome Refractor Rookie Autograph Card /499 (BGS 9.5) vs. Juan Soto Bowman Chrome Rookie Autograph Base Card (PSA 10); Erling Haaland 2019 Topps Finest UCL Refractor (PSA 10) vs Kylian Mbappe 2017 Topps Chrome Refractor (PSA 10). -------------------------------- CONNECT WITH US! Instagram: @cardstothemoon | @fivecardguys (Clark) | @yntegritysportscards (Hyung) | @tradeyouatrecess (John) Website: https://fivecardguys.com/podcast Daily Auctions: https://fivecardguys.com/dailyauctions If you have any questions about the hobby that you would like addressed, email us at hello@fivecardguys.com or DM us on Instagram at @cardstothemoon or @fivecardguys .
Dec 2, 2022
BONUS EPISODE: Chasing Julio Rodriguez in the 2022 Topps Chrome Logofractor Edition Box and Is It Worth the Rip?
BONUS EPISODE: Clark, Hyung and John meet up at Yntegrity HQ to rip open a box of the now sold-out 2022 Topps Chrome Logofractor Edition Box in hopes of hitting the Julio Rodriguez logofractor baseball card (you can check out the video on YouTube at https://youtube.com/@fivecardguys !) While they rip open the packs, the guys also talk about how much it cost for the 2022 Topps Chrome Logofractor Edition box, what it’s going for now on resale sites, and what other hits are in the set. They did happen to hit a couple of colored cards that were numbered...but just not the one they were hoping for! If you go to YouTube and like the first video of our "Worth It?" box break series, please like and subscribe to the channel . Thank you! -------------------------------- CONNECT WITH US! Instagram: @cardstothemoon | @fivecardguys (Clark) | @yntegritysportscards (Hyung) | @tradeyouatrecess (John) Website: https://fivecardguys.com/podcast Daily Auctions: https://fivecardguys.com/dailyauctions If you have any questions about the hobby that you would like addressed, email us at hello@fivecardguys.com or DM us on Instagram at @cardstothemoon or @fivecardguys .
Nov 29, 2022
What It'll Take for TAG Grading and New Grading Companies to Steal Marketshare from PSA, BGS, or SGC; Discussing Tech Services That Makes the Hobby Better; Which JRod Rookie Card is the Best?
EPISODE 97 - Clark, Hyung, and John discuss the recent $3.1 million sale of the Luka Doncic National Treasures Logoman card and whether it was a steal and could be flipped for a bigger profit in the future or if the buyer was way too optimistic about Luka's generational talent and overpaid. In this week's Hobby Headlines, the guys share what they think it would take for newer grading companies to steal significant market share from the big three (ie. PSA, BGS, SGC). And they also talk about their first impressions of TAG Grading and Arena Club, and how they like their chances of making a dent in the grading world. Then Clark, Hyung and John play another round of Overrated/Underrated but this time with a "hobby tech" theme. Some of the hobby tech items discussed include CardLadder, Digital Showcase for your cards (ie. Arena Club); Center Stage app, and the Whatnot streaming/breaking platform. Lastly, the show ends with a special Pick One submitted by loyal podcast listener SleepyInSeattle, who asks which of these three Julio Rodriguez rookie cards would you rather invest in: 2022 Topps Series 2 SP, 2022 Topps Chrome Logofractor or the 2022 Topps Chrome SP (from the silver pack)? -------------------------------- CONNECT WITH US! Instagram: @cardstothemoon | @fivecardguys (Clark) | @yntegritysportscards (Hyung) | @tradeyouatrecess (John) Website: https://fivecardguys.com/podcast Daily Auctions: https://fivecardguys.com/dailyauctions If you have any questions about the hobby that you would like addressed, email us at hello@fivecardguys.com or DM us on Instagram at @cardstothemoon or @fivecardguys .
Nov 25, 2022
Ranking Hobby Pet Peeves from a Scale of 1 to 10 (ie. "Not Silver" or "eBay 1/1" in listing headings); Answering a Listener's Question about First Bowman Chrome Autograph Base Cards
EPISODE 96 - Clark, Hyung and John answer a podcast listener's question off the top of the show who wanted to know if the guys preferred to invest in a baseball player's First Bowman Chrome autograph base card or the subsequent year's prospect autograph card but with a low serial number (ie. gold refractor). Then the guys have a little fun ranking some hobby pet peeves from a scale of 1 (no bother at all) to 10 (huge pet peeve). Some of the pet peeves include eBay listings with "not silver" in the heading to show up on the silver prizm searches, and listings that say "eBay 1/1." If you have any hobby pet peeves, DM us at @cardstothemoon on Instagram or if you like to submit a question, email us at hello@fivecardguys.com -------------------------------- CONNECT WITH US! Instagram: @cardstothemoon | @fivecardguys (Clark) | @yntegritysportscards (Hyung) | @tradeyouatrecess (John) Website: https://fivecardguys.com/podcast Daily Auctions: https://fivecardguys.com/dailyauctions If you have any questions about the hobby that you would like addressed, email us at hello@fivecardguys.com or DM us on Instagram at @cardstothemoon or @fivecardguys .
Nov 22, 2022
Proposing Ideas on How to Improve Live Card Shows During Bear Market; Choosing Which Trending Players (Both Up and Down) to Buy/Sell/Hold
EPISODE 95 - Clark welcomes Hyung back to the podcast after being away for a couple of weeks to coach the Canada Junior National Baseball Team. Hyung gave an update on how the tournament went as well as some potential prospects he saw in action that might be more familiar to baseball card collectors in a few years if they continue to rake. In this week's Hobby Headlines, Clark talks about his experience attending the recent Sports Card Expo in Toronto. The guys then discuss some general ideas on how to improve live card shows, especially during this bear market when many dealers aren't buying as actively as they did before (or doing so at 60% comps). Then Clark and Hyung bring back the Buy/Sell/Hold segment going over a list of three players who are trending upwards in their card values (ie. Jalen Hurts; Justin Fields; Tyrese Maxey) and three players whose card values are crashing over the past month (ie. Spencer Torkelson; Wayne Gretzky; Cade Cunningham). Lastly, the show ends with the regular "Pick One" segment where each host names two cards or sets, and then debate which one they would rather invest in. The pairs chosen this week include: Vladimir Guerrero Jr. Bowman Chrome Refractor Rookie Autograph Card /499 vs. Yordan Alvarez Bowman Chrome Rookie Autograph Card; Trae Young Silver Prizm Rookie Card vs. Donovan Mitchell Silver Prizm Rookie Card. -------------------------------- CONNECT WITH US! Instagram: @cardstothemoon | @fivecardguys (Clark) | @yntegritysportscards (Hyung) | @tradeyouatrecess (John) Website: https://fivecardguys.com/podcast Daily Auctions: https://fivecardguys.com/dailyauctions If you have any questions about the hobby that you would like addressed, email us at hello@fivecardguys.com or DM us on Instagram at @cardstothemoon or @fivecardguys .
Nov 15, 2022
Ideas On What to Set Collect on a Budget; Picking Low-Cost "Worth A Flyer" Candidates to Invest In The Hobby; Guessing Luka Doncic 1/1 Logoman Final Sale Price
EPISODE 94 - Clark, John, and Will take another stab at guessing the final sale price of another super high-end card – This time it's the Luka Doncic 1/1 Logoman that was up for auction on PWCC . They discuss whether getting it less than $4.6 million (which is what it sold for in March 2021) is a good deal or if it's crazy to buy high-end cards in this bear market. Then in this week's Hobby Headlines, the guys talk about set collecting on a budget as a way to have fun in the hobby more as a collector than an investor (especially with current investments in sports cards being more risky during the bear market.) Some ideas of what fellow collectors could try to build a set in while some of the card prices are low include: insert card sets from the junk wax era for those who are nostalgic about the hobby; non-rookie patch autograph cards of players from your home country (ie. Canadian basketball players); and second- or third-year cards of stud players. The guys then get into a new segment called, "Worth A Flyer," where they suggest a couple of players and cards that seem to be dirt cheap right now that might be worth gambling on to see a nice return in the future. But they stipulate it might also go down to zero, which they would be okay with since it's not a big investment to begin with. Lastly, as usual, the show ends with the regular "Pick One" segment where each host names two cards or sets, and then debate which one they would rather invest in. The pairs chosen this week include: Nikita Kucherov Young Guns rookie card vs. Steven Stamkos Young Guns rookie card both valued at $420; Trevor Lawrence vs. Justin Fields and Mac Jones and Zach Wilson; Mookie Betts Red Hot Foil Topps Update rookie card (BGS 9.5) for $400 vs. Mookie Betts Gold Topps Update rookie card /2014 (BGS 9.5) for $1080. -------------------------------- CONNECT WITH US! Instagram: @cardstothemoon | @fivecardguys (Clark) | @yntegritysportscards (Hyung) | @tradeyouatrecess (John) Website: https://fivecardguys.com/podcast Daily Auctions: https://fivecardguys.com/dailyauctions If you have any questions about the hobby that you would like addressed, email us at hello@fivecardguys.com or DM us on Instagram at @cardstothemoon or @fivecardguys .
Nov 11, 2022
Interview with Warren Laufer of Arena Club on Building the 'World's First Digital Card Show' and How Derek Jeter Negotiates in Sports Card Trades; Plus Addressing Panini Kaboom Insert Controversy
EPISODE 93 - Clark, John and Will start the show sharing their thoughts on whether the Panini America Kaboom insert controversy is something collectors should be worried about or if it's much ado about nothing. Then Clark talks with Warren Laufer, vice-president of business development at Arena Club, which is being billed as the world's first digital card show. Warren shares how cofounders Brian Lee and Derek Jeter teamed up to build Arena Club as well as details about the various services the digital platform offers (including their own grading and vaulting service as well as the ability to make secure trades of physical cards between collectors). Plus he talks about how the famous New York Yankees legend has brought his competitiveness from the diamond into the hobby when it comes to negotiating sports card trades. -------------------------------- CONNECT WITH US! Instagram: @cardstothemoon | @fivecardguys (Clark) | @yntegritysportscards (Hyung) | @tradeyouatrecess (John) Website: https://fivecardguys.com/podcast Daily Auctions: https://fivecardguys.com/dailyauctions If you have any questions about the hobby that you would like addressed, email us at hello@fivecardguys.com or DM us on Instagram at @cardstothemoon or @fivecardguys .
Nov 8, 2022
The Case for Buying and Investing in Unlicensed Sports Cards; Will Netflix Movie on Sports Card World Have Impact on Hobby?; Debating Hobby Hot Takes (ie. 1/1 Ultra-Modern Cards Will Lose 75% Value)
EPISODE 92 - Clark and John welcome back their friend Will who's filling in for Hyung while he's with the Team Canada Junior Baseball Team in Mexico. They start the show, off the top, by talking about the reported movie about the high-end sports card world, which is said to be in production for Netflix by the Safdie brothers featuring Adam Sandler. The trio have previously worked together on the critically-acclaimed film, "Uncut Gems." The guys discuss whether they think a dramatized movie on the sports card world will have any impact on the hobby. In this week's Hobby Headlines, Clark, John, and Will dive deeper in discussion about unlicensed product (ie. Panini Prizm Baseball) and whether it's worth investing in. Will states why he collects certain inserts and cards of unlicensed product and what he finds appealing about them. They also ponder if Fanatics ends up buying Panini America and they come out with licensed Panini Prizm baseball cards, would the value of the unlicensed products increase or decrease as a result? Next, Clark introduces a new segment called, "Change My Mind" in which he gives four hobby hot takes, and if John and/or Will disagree with any of them, they would try to "change Clark's mind" with their opinion. Some of the hobby hot takes in this segment include: Soccer cards won't see a bump in value during the World Cup; Hockey cards will only be relevant in Canada; and 1/1 cards from ultra-modern sets will be worth 75% less in one or two years. Lastly, as usual, the show ends with the regular "Pick One" segment where each host names two cards or sets, and then debate which one they would rather invest in. The pairs chosen this week include: Trevor Zegras rookie cards vs. Cole Caufield rookie cards; Shohei Ohtani 2018 Bowman Chrome Red Refractor /5 (PSA 9) vs. Luka Doncic 2018 Panini Prizm Gold /10 (BGS 9); and Lionel Messi 2004 Panini Sports Mega Cracks rookie card raw vs. Lionel Messi 2014 Prizm Silver World Cup (PSA 10). -------------------------------- CONNECT WITH US! Instagram: @cardstothemoon | @fivecardguys (Clark) | @yntegritysportscards (Hyung) | @tradeyouatrecess (John) Website: https://fivecardguys.com/podcast Daily Auctions: https://fivecardguys.com/dailyauctions If you have any questions about the hobby that you would like addressed, email us at hello@fivecardguys.com or DM us on Instagram at @cardstothemoon or @fivecardguys .
Nov 1, 2022
Looking at Cards That May Have Dropped Way Too Much in Value; Early Christmas Gift Suggestions to Fellow Card Lovers; Overrated/Underrated Segment (Live Card Show Theme)
EPISODE 91 - Clark, Hyung, and John start the show by giving their early Christmas gift suggestions of sports cards that could see a good return in 2023 to give to fellow card collectors (or themselves). Then in this week's Hobby Headlines, the guys each list a couple of cards that they're keeping a closer eye on because of how significantly that particular card value has decreased in this bear market and it might be a great buying opportunity for them. Next, they play another round of Overrated/Underrated with the theme of this segment being things related to live card shows such as eBay comps, venue size and number of vendors, corporate brand presence, and grading services on-site. Lastly, as usual, the show ends with the regular "Pick One" segment where each host names two cards or sets, and then debate which one they would rather invest in. The pairs chosen this week include: Juan Soto 2016 Bowman Chrome Autograph Card (PSA 10) vs Juan Soto 2018 Topps Chrome Autograph Card (PSA 10); Ken Griffey 1989 Topps Traded Tiffany (PSA 10) vs. Barry Bonds 1986 Topps Traded Tiffany (PSA 10); and better card investment – Russell Westbrook vs. Kyrie Irving. -------------------------------- CONNECT WITH US! Instagram: @cardstothemoon | @fivecardguys (Clark) | @yntegritysportscards (Hyung) | @tradeyouatrecess (John) Website: https://fivecardguys.com/podcast Daily Auctions: https://fivecardguys.com/dailyauctions If you have any questions about the hobby that you would like addressed, email us at hello@fivecardguys.com or DM us on Instagram at @cardstothemoon or @fivecardguys .
Oct 28, 2022
The Bull Case for the Sports Card Industry Despite Bear Market; The Origin Story of FiveCardGuys and This Podcast
EPISODE 90 - Clark flies solo in this mini-Friday episode where he talks about his personal journey back into the hobby, why his sports card handle is fivecardguys, the origin story of the Cards To The Moon podcast, and finally his bull case for the sports card industry despite the bear market we're in. -------------------------------- CONNECT WITH US! Instagram: @cardstothemoon | @fivecardguys (Clark) | @yntegritysportscards (Hyung) | @tradeyouatrecess (John) Website: https://fivecardguys.com/podcast Daily Auctions: https://fivecardguys.com/dailyauctions If you have any questions about the hobby that you would like addressed, email us at hello@fivecardguys.com or DM us on Instagram at @cardstothemoon or @fivecardguys .
Oct 25, 2022
Interview with Nazim Hudda on Finding Bargain Buys in the Hobby and Why He Doesn't Regret Selling His Stephen Curry NT Logoman RPA Early; Picking NHL and NBA Championship Teams This Season
EPISODE 89 - Clark, Hyung, and John make their picks for which team is going to win the NHL and NBA Championship as well as the MVP for both leagues. Then Clark welcomes Nazim Hudda ( hudda123_cards on IG and admin for the NBA Hotspot Worldwide Facebook Group ) who shares what he looks for when it comes to buying basketball cards and how he finds bargain buys. He also shares a cool story about once shagging balls for a young Stephen Curry (when his dad Dell Curry played for the Toronto Raptors) and how that lead to him collecting Curry basketball cards early including acquiring a National Treasures Logoman Rookie Patch Autograph Card for relatively cheap – but then selling it early for a very good reason (the same card could easily fetch six-figures today). -------------------------------- CONNECT WITH US! Instagram: @cardstothemoon | @fivecardguys (Clark) | @yntegritysportscards (Hyung) | @tradeyouatrecess (John) Website: https://fivecardguys.com/podcast Daily Auctions: https://fivecardguys.com/dailyauctions If you have any questions about the hobby that you would like addressed, email us at hello@fivecardguys.com or DM us on Instagram at @cardstothemoon or @fivecardguys .
Oct 18, 2022
Discussing Different Points of View About Prospecting in the Hobby (from an ESPN Article); Playing "Target Price" and Guessing How Low Some Iconic Cards Could Fall To Within a Year
EPISODE 88 - Clark, Hyung, and John open the show talking about the recent $3.72 million sale of the iconic Honus Wagner T206 baseball card (PSA 1.5) and discuss whether investing in vintage baseball cards is the way to go during this bear market or if the Wagner T206 is in a category of its own. For this week's Hobby Headlines, the guys go over an ESPN article titled "New York Yankees prospect Jasson Dominguez stars in a bold new world of sports card prospecting" which has quotes from a few key players in the hobby such as high-end collector/investor Shyne150, Ken Goldin of Goldin Auctions, and Jesse Craig from PWCC. They go over some of their quotes in the story and comment on whether they agree with their opinions on the upside (and downside) of prospecting in the hobby. Then in a new segment called "Target Price," Clark gives Hyung and John a list of five iconic cards that have been trending downwards in value. Then Clark throws out a dollar amount for each GOAT-type card and they debate whether it'll hit that target price within a year. And if it does, the guys answer if they would buy the card at that target price. Some cards discussed include the Mike Trout Topps Update Rookie Card, Luka Doncic Silver Prizm Rookie Card, and the LeBron James Topps Chrome Rookie Card. Finally, as usual, the show ends with the regular "Pick One" segment where each host names two cards or sets, and then debate which one they would rather invest in. The pairs chosen this week include: Mike Trout 2009 Bowman Chrome Trout Refractor Autograph Card (BGS 9.5/10) vs. LeBron James 2003 Topps Chrome Refractor (PSA 9); Better prospect to collect - Anthony Volpe vs. Jasson Dominguez; Luka Doncic 2018 Prizm Rookie Sensations (sticker auto; PSA 10) vs. Luka Doncic 2018 Optic Orange /199 (PSA 10). -------------------------------- CONNECT WITH US! Instagram: @cardstothemoon | @fivecardguys (Clark) | @yntegritysportscards (Hyung) | @tradeyouatrecess (John) Website: https://fivecardguys.com/podcast Daily Auctions: https://fivecardguys.com/dailyauctions If you have any questions about the hobby that you would like addressed, email us at hello@fivecardguys.com or DM us on Instagram at @cardstothemoon or @fivecardguys.
Oct 14, 2022
Which QBs Were We "Dead Wrong" About After 5 Weeks?; Choosing Which MLB Players to Target in the Off-Season as Sports Card Investments
EPISODE 87 - Clark, Hyung and John start the show with a mini "Dead Wrong" segment as they evaluate some of the top tier QBs who have not performed as well as many had anticipated during the pre-season. After Week 5, the guys discuss whether they're pivoting from buying cards this season of Russell Wilson, Tom Brady, Aaron Rodgers, Justin Herbert or Joe Burrow, or whether they believe any of them are still worth investing in. Then Clark, Hyung and John borrow an idea from Scottie B. and choose which MLB players might be good off-season targets as card investments for 2023, and why. -------------------------------- CONNECT WITH US! Instagram: @cardstothemoon | @fivecardguys (Clark) | @yntegritysportscards (Hyung) | @tradeyouatrecess (John) Website: https://fivecardguys.com/podcast Daily Auctions: https://fivecardguys.com/dailyauctions If you have any questions about the hobby that you would like addressed, email us at hello@fivecardguys.com or DM us on Instagram at @cardstothemoon or @fivecardguys .
Oct 11, 2022
Interview with Bryan Denison (aka Cajun_Cardboard) on Making Friends in the Hobby and How He Completed the 1986 Fleer Basketball PSA 10 Set; Is Panini and Reebok Shoe Collaboration a Cheap Gimmick?
EPISODE 86 - Clark, Hyung, and John talk about the recent announcement of the Panini America and Reebok collaboration featuring three “Prizm” parallel iterations of “A.I.”’s historic Question basketball shoe. They debate whether it's a cheap gimmick or a cool collaboration between a card company and a more traditional retailer. Then for this episode, the guys interview Bryan Denison (aka Cajun Cardboard on YouTube) who is able to juggle being a real estate attorney as well as a father of seven kids while creating consistent hobby content for his YouTube and Instagram channels (and why he decided to become a content creator instead of just a sports card collector/investor). He also shares how he was able to complete the iconic 1986 Fleer Basketball set (all graded PSA 10) and how much he initially turned down from a potential buyer. They end the episode with "Pick One" where they name two cards or sets, and then debate which one they would rather invest in. The pairs chosen this week include: Fernando Tatis Jr. 2016 Bowman Chrome Refractor Autograph (BGS 9.5/10) vs. Vladimir Guerrero Jr. 2016 Bowman Chrome Refractor Autograph (BGS 9.5/10); PSA 10 vs PSA 9 with IP autograph; and Cade Cunningham National Treasures /99 RPA (PSA 8) vs. three Cade Cunningham Blue Prizm Rookie Cards /199 (PSA 10). -------------------------------- CONNECT WITH US! Instagram: @cardstothemoon | @fivecardguys (Clark) | @yntegritysportscards (Hyung) | @tradeyouatrecess (John) Website: https://fivecardguys.com/podcast Daily Auctions: https://fivecardguys.com/dailyauctions If you have any questions about the hobby that you would like addressed, email us at hello@fivecardguys.com or DM us on Instagram at @cardstothemoon or @fivecardguys .
Oct 4, 2022
Why No Hobby Love for These Great Players?; Listing Hockey Players Whose Cards Might Do Well This Year; Playing Overrated/Underrated on "Non-Rookie Cards"
EPISODE 85 - Clark, Hyung, and John open the show talking about the upcoming NHL season and which players and rookies to look out for as potential good buys before the season begins this week. In this week's Hobby Headlines segment, the guys revisit an old topic and discuss which athletes get no hobby love despite their greatness. Some of the players mentioned include Manny Machado, Nolan Arenado, Lamar Jackson, Nikita Kucherov, and Aleksander Barkov. Then they move on to the popular "Overrated/Underrated" segment. This week, the category is "non-rookie cards" (ie. second-year cards of players; first-year cards of player on new team). Finally, Clark, Hyung and John end the episode with "Pick One" where they name two cards or sets, and then debate which one they would rather invest in. The pairs chosen this week include: Aaron Judge 2013 Bowman Chrome Autograph Card vs. Shohei Ohtani 2018 Bowman Chrome (hitting) Autograph Card; Better long term investment – Ultra modern Goodwin champions exquisite patch autos vs. Skybox Universe PMGs; Zion Williamson Blue Prizm Rookie Card (PSA 10) vs. Ja Morant Blue Prizm Rookie Card. -------------------------------- CONNECT WITH US! Instagram: @cardstothemoon | @fivecardguys (Clark) | @yntegritysportscards (Hyung) | @tradeyouatrecess (John) Website: https://fivecardguys.com/podcast Daily Auctions: https://fivecardguys.com/dailyauctions If you have any questions about the hobby that you would like addressed, email us at hello@fivecardguys.com or DM us on Instagram at @cardstothemoon or @fivecardguys .
Sep 30, 2022
Does Polishing a Card With Any Kind of Substance Mean a Card is Altered?; Few Observations at Recent Local Card Show and Whether Dealers Will Continue to Sell Way Above Comps
EPISODE 84 - Clark shares a few observations from the recent local card show such as many dealers still pricing their cards way above comps and buying cards at heavily discounted prices, and discuss with Hyung and John whether that will change at the upcoming major Sports Card Expo in Toronto this November. Then the guys get into a contentious issue within the hobby – whether cleaning/polishing a card with any kind of substance constitutes a card being "altered." And they weigh in on whether they have a problem with it or if it's fair game. Check out our Instagram page specifically for this podcast @cardstothemoon so please give us a follow there (and DM us your 'Pick One" pairs to debate on a future podcast episode) and listen to our podcast on the platform of your choice at https://fivecardguys.com/podcast ! You can also follow the guys on Instagram @fivecardguys (Clark); @yntegritysportscards (Hyung); and @tradeyouatrecess (John). And catch some of the best Daily Auctions on eBay at https://fivecardguys.com/dailyauctions If you have any questions about the hobby that you would like addressed, email us at hello@fivecardguys.com or DM us on Instagram at @cardstothemoon or @fivecardguys .
Sep 27, 2022
Debating When To Sell and When To Hold in a Bear Sports Card Market; What's your FOMO Level on Josh Allen, Aaron Judge?; Discussing 2022 Topps Chrome Short Print Debacle
EPISODE 83 - Clark, Hyung, and John give their thoughts on the whole 2022 Topps Chrome Baseball short print debacle and the solution by Topps to issue a special two-card silver pack giving collectors a chance at hitting the missing short prints. Then in this week's Hobby Headlines segment, the guys talk over a few scenarios in which it's better to sell in this bear market or if it's better to hold your current cards and ride it out. Scenarios include whether you're currently holding the bag on some junk slabs, or if you bought high on a stud player who hasn't performed well this season, or if you bought high on a rare card that's seen a double-digit drop in value. Then in a new segment called "FOMO Level Check," Clark lists several athletes who have been on fire as of late with their respective card prices increasing (ie. Josh Allen, Aaron Judge), and Hyung and John give their FOMO rank from 1 (no FOMO at all) to 10 (max FOMO, ready to buy high). Finally, Clark, Hyung and John end the episode with "Pick One" where they name two cards or sets, and then debate which one they would rather invest in. The pairs chosen this week include: LeBron James 2003 Topps Chrome (PSA 9) vs Luka Doncic 2018 Panini Select Courtside (PSA 10); Better investment - Michael Jordan 1984 Star Rookie Card (BGS 7) vs Michael Jordan 1986 Fleer Rookie Card (PSA 9); Juan Soto 2016 Bowman Chrome Prospect Autograph Card (PSA 10) vs Aaron Judge Topps Heritage Real One Autograph Rookie Card (PSA 10). -------------------------------- CONNECT WITH US! Instagram: @cardstothemoon | @fivecardguys (Clark) | @yntegritysportscards (Hyung) | @tradeyouatrecess (John) Website: https://fivecardguys.com/podcast Daily Auctions: https://fivecardguys.com/dailyauctions If you have any questions about the hobby that you would like addressed, email us at hello@fivecardguys.com or DM us on Instagram at @cardstothemoon or @fivecardguys .
Sep 20, 2022
Do These Sports Headlines Impact Card Values of Athletes Currently in the Spotlight?; Weighing in on 2023 Topps Baseball Card Design; Playing Overrated/Underrated on Popular Parallels
EPISODE 82 - Clark, Hyung, and John look ahead briefly and give their opinion on the new design of the 2023 Topps Baseball set ( see the design here ) as well as discuss what they think about the high price tag of the upcoming 2022 Topps Chrome Baseball hobby boxes (this episode was recorded before Topps addressed that the planned bonus short print parallels of five rookie subjects were incorrectly not included in the collation of the hobby boxes.) Moving on to this week's Hobby Headlines segment, the guys go over some recent sports headlines involving some athletes and discuss whether they think it will have any impact on their card values. The headlines discussed include Albert Pujols chasing 700 home runs; Aaron Judge breaking Roger Maris' 61 home runs in a single season record; Mike Trout hitting home runs in seven consecutive games; Serena Williams retiring at the U.S. Open; Karl Anthony Towns brimming with confidence declaring he's one of the best offensive players to have played the game. Then they play Overrated/Underrated with the theme focused on parallels and refractors including: Tiger Stripe Prizms, Tie-Dye Parallels, Cracked Ice Parallels, and Printing Plates. Finally, Clark, Hyung and John end the episode with "Pick One" where they name two cards or sets, and then debate which one they would rather invest in. The pairs chosen this week include: Shohei Ohtani 2018 Topps #700 Rookie Card Image vs. Shohei Ohtani 2018 Topps Update #US1 Rookie Card Image; Luka Doncic 2018 Blue Prizm /199 Rookie Card (PSA 9) vs. a Luka Doncic Flawless non rookie year patch autograph card; Justin Herbert Light Blue 2020 Prizm Rookie Card vs. Justin Herbert Silver 2020 Prizm Rookie Card. ---------------------------------------------------------------------- CONNECT WITH US! Instagram: @cardstothemoon | @fivecardguys (Clark) | @yntegritysportscards (Hyung) | @tradeyouatrecess (John) Website: https://fivecardguys.com/podcast Daily Auctions: https://fivecardguys.com/dailyauctions If you have any questions about the hobby that you would like addressed, email us at hello@fivecardguys.com or DM us on Instagram at @cardstothemoon or @fivecardguys .
Sep 16, 2022
Overreacting to Week 1 of NFL Season by Choosing Whether to Buy or Dump These QBs; Is Derek Jeter-backed Business and Sports Cards Selling/Buying Platform 'Arena Club' Too Late in the Game?
EPISODE 81 - Clark, Hyung, and John start this Friday episode discussing whether the Derek Jeter-backed business Arena Club that offers another platform to buy/sell sports cards as well as provide an authentication/grading/vaulting service is too late in the game. Then they move on to give their overreaction takes after Week 1 of the NFL season on some of the QBs who didn't perform that well, and indicating based on small sample size whether they're buying their cards or dumping them. The QBs discussed in this episode include: Dak Prescott, Mac Jones, Russell Wilson, Joe Burrow, Aaron Rodgers, and Kyler Murray. Check out our Instagram page specifically for this podcast @cardstothemoon so please give us a follow there (and DM us your 'Pick One" pairs to debate on a future podcast episode) and listen to our podcast on the platform of your choice at https://fivecardguys.com/podcast ! You can also follow the guys on Instagram @fivecardguys (Clark); @yntegritysportscards (Hyung); and @tradeyouatrecess (John). And catch some of the best Daily Auctions on eBay at https://fivecardguys.com/dailyauctions If you have any questions about the hobby that you would like addressed, email us at hello@fivecardguys.com or DM us on Instagram at @cardstothemoon or @fivecardguys .
Sep 15, 2022
Welcome to the Cards To The Moon Podcast! (TRAILER)
Welcome to Cards To The Moon with your hosts Clark from fivecardguys on Instagram, Hyung of Yntegritysportscards , and John at tradeyouatrecess . Join us every Tuesday and every other Friday where we talk all things sports cards from both a collector and investor perspective. So stick around for the ride as we take a deep dive into the state of the hobby. We’ll share some hot takes. And hopefully provide some useful advice and fun stories along the way (along with some special guests every now and then!) Connect with us on our podcast page at https://fivecardguys.com/podcast or on Instagram @cardstothemoon !
Sep 13, 2022
Making In-Season Hobby Moves for NFL/NBA/NHL cards as Season About to Begin; Choosing Super Bowl Picks Plus Players with High Upside; Introducing New Segment Called "More Likely To"
EPISODE 80 - Clark, Hyung, and John give their Super Bowl picks with the start of another NFL season and choose which players they're particularly high on off the top of the show. The guys then get into this week's Hobby Headlines segment, with three professional sports leagues beginning a new season this month (NFL) and next (NHL and NBA), they give their opinions on what kind of in-season moves they're looking to make in the hobby. That includes which sports cards of players they are looking to invest early in the season to flip later in the same season, which cards they're selling right now so that they can spend the cash on other players they have a higher conviction on, plus generally speaking about which major sport seems to have the most potential for growth in the hobby. Then they introduce a new segment called "More Likely To" where Clark finishes the sentence and gives Hyung and John two choices to choose from (ie. More likely to gain a bump in value this season/More likely to see a significant decrease in card prices this season). Finally, Clark, Hyung and John end the episode with "Pick One" where they name two cards or sets, and then debate which one they would rather invest in. The pairs chosen this week include: Patrick Mahomes 2017 Optic Holo (PSA 10) vs. Luka Doncic 2018 Panini Prizm Silver (PSA 10); Best short term investment duo - Burrow/Herbert vs. Allen/Mahomes; Jose Ramirez 2014 Topps Chrome Rookie Autograph Card (BSG 9.5/10) vs. Yordan Alvarez 2018 Bowman Chrome Rookie Autograph Card (BGS 9.5/10). Check out our Instagram page specifically for this podcast @cardstothemoon so please give us a follow there (and DM us your 'Pick One" pairs to debate on a future podcast episode) and listen to our podcast on the platform of your choice at https://fivecardguys.com/podcast ! You can also follow the guys on Instagram @fivecardguys (Clark); @yntegritysportscards (Hyung); and @tradeyouatrecess (John). And catch some of the best Daily Auctions on eBay at https://fivecardguys.com/dailyauctions If you have any questions about the hobby that you would like addressed, email us at hello@fivecardguys.com or DM us on Instagram at @cardstothemoon or @fivecardguys .
Sep 6, 2022
Interview with Leon Chou (aka basketball_card_enthusiast on IG) on How He Transitioned from Working Corporate Gig to Full-Time Hobby Collector/Seller; Mbappe Signs Exclusive Autograph Deal w/ Panini
EPISODE 79 - Clark, Hyung, and John quickly discuss the recent news that French soccer sensation Kylian Mbappe signed an exclusive autograph/memorabilia deal with Panini and how much the National Treasures autograph card of Mbappe could cost once released later this month (Sept.) And for this episode, the guys interview Leon Chou (aka basketball_card_enthusiast on Instagram) who is a hobby veteran, but only recently made the jump from working a corporate gig and collecting cards on the side to being a full-time card investor/collector. We talk about his hobby journey, how he transitioned into working full-time in the hobby, as well as his selling strategy both online and at local card shows. Plus he reveals a surprising pick on who he collects for his PC (you'll never guess!) Then they end the episode with "Pick One" where they name two cards or sets, and then debate which one they would rather invest in. The pairs chosen this week include: Fernando Tatis 2016 Bowman Chrome Blue Refractor (BGS 9.5/10) vs. Barry Bonds 1986 Topps Traded Tiffany (PSA 10); Better player to invest $25K in - Shohei Ohtani vs. Mike Trout; and 2008 Topps Chrome Refractor of Kobe Bryant (being guarded by LeBron James) vs. 2008 Topps Chrome Refractor of Lebron James (chalk toss). Check out our Instagram page specifically for this podcast @cardstothemoon so please give us a follow there (and DM us your 'Pick One" pairs to debate on a future podcast episode) and listen to our podcast on the platform of your choice at https://fivecardguys.com/podcast ! You can also follow the guys on Instagram @fivecardguys (Clark); @yntegritysportscards (Hyung); and @tradeyouatrecess (John). And catch some of the best Daily Auctions on eBay at https://fivecardguys.com/dailyauctions If you have any questions about the hobby that you would like addressed, email us at hello@fivecardguys.com or DM us on Instagram at @cardstothemoon or @fivecardguys .
Sep 2, 2022
Doubling Down on These Sports Cards and Finding Opportunities During Bear Market; Does $12.6M Sale of 1952 Topps Mickey Mantle Reset Prices for High-End Vintage Cards?
EPISODE 78 - Clark and Hyung record at Hyung's new studio office where they tease more hobby-related video content is on the horizon. But for this episode, they get into the recent $12.6M sale of the 1952 Topps Mickey Mantle baseball card (SGC 9.5) and whether this sale resets the pricing for super high-end vintage sports cards. Then for the Friday discussion, they chat about which cards they're still bullish on and/or doubling down on during this bear market. The guys also touch upon what opportunities to look for while the overall market is down and which areas of the hobby they're staying away from until things start to turn around. As mentioned in today's episode, look for more video content in the near future on our social media channels below as well as the Five Card Guys YouTube channel. Check out our Instagram page specifically for this podcast @cardstothemoon so please give us a follow there (and DM us your 'Pick One" pairs to debate on a future podcast episode) and listen to our podcast on the platform of your choice at https://fivecardguys.com/podcast ! You can also follow the guys on Instagram @fivecardguys (Clark); @yntegritysportscards (Hyung); and @tradeyouatrecess (John). And catch some of the best Daily Auctions on eBay at https://fivecardguys.com/dailyauctions If you have any questions about the hobby that you would like addressed, email us at hello@fivecardguys.com or DM us on Instagram at @cardstothemoon or @fivecardguys .
Aug 30, 2022
Exploring Alternatives to eBay for Buying and Selling Sports Cards; Playing Overrated/Underrated with some High-End Cards
EPISODE 77 - Clark, Hyung, and John discuss off the top of this marathon episode, the recent news of eBay set to acquire TCGPlayer – one of the largest trading card marketplaces particularly for trading card games like Pokémon , Yu-Gi-Oh! , and Magic: The Gathering – for a reported $295 million. In this week's Hobby Headlines, speaking of different marketplaces, they have a conversation about several alternatives to eBay where collectors could buy and sell their trading cards such as on online auction houses (ie. Goldin Auctions, PWCC Auctions), through various social media platforms, as well as via online forums. Then they play another edition of "Overrated/Underrated" where for this episode, Clark names four specific high-end cards and they all say whether that card is currently overrated or underrated based on last sold prices. The cards featured in this segment include: Mike Trout 2009 Bowman Chrome prospects autograph card; Kevin Durant Topps Chrome Refractor rookie card; Alexander Ovechkin SP Authentic Future Watch autograph rookie card; and Josh Allen Panini Prizm Silver rookie card. They end the episode with "Pick One" where they name two cards or sets, and then debate which one they would rather invest in. The pairs chosen this week include: Albert Pujols 2001 Topps Chrome Traded T247 rookie card vs. Mike Trout 2011 Bowman Chrome #175 rookie card; Serena Williams Exquisite Autograph Material card vs. Luka Doncic Exquisite Rookie Autograph patch card; Kyler Murray Panini Prizm Silver rookie card vs. Trey Lance Panini Prizm Silver rookie card. Check out our Instagram page specifically for this podcast @cardstothemoon so please give us a follow there (and DM us your 'Pick One" pairs to debate on a future podcast episode) and listen to our podcast on the platform of your choice at https://fivecardguys.com/podcast ! You can also follow the guys on Instagram @fivecardguys (Clark); @yntegritysportscards (Hyung); and @tradeyouatrecess (John). And catch some of the best Daily Auctions on eBay at https://fivecardguys.com/dailyauctions If you have any questions about the hobby that you would like addressed, email us at hello@fivecardguys.com or DM us on Instagram at @cardstothemoon or @fivecardguys .
Aug 23, 2022
Investing in High-End Sealed Wax Hobby Boxes and Cases Too Risky?; Fanatics to Acquire Panini America?; Playing Over/Under with Tatis/Judge/Kaprizov Rookie Cards
EPISODE 76 - Clark, Hyung, and John open the show talking about the rumor that Fanatics is looking to acquire Panini America. They have a little fun imagining what the hobby would look like if the rumor was true (ie. National Treasures licensed baseball product?). In this week's Hobby Headlines, they discuss the recent controversy of the 1986 Fleer box opening at the National sponsored by Whatnot potentially being resealed. Then they ask the bigger question of whether investing in high-end "sealed" wax product has become too risky, and what can be done to protect future collectors and investors from being scammed. The guys then play another edition of "Over/Under" where Clark gives Hyung and John a card with a set dollar amount. And then both Hyung and John must guess if the last sold price was over or under that amount. The cards featured in this segment include: Fernando Tatis Jr. 2016 Bowman Chrome base prospect autograph card; Aaron Judge 2013 Bowman Chrome base prospect autograph card; and 2020-21 SP Authentic Future Watch autograph rookie card. They end the episode with "Pick One" where they name two cards or sets, and then debate which one they would rather invest in. The pairs chosen this week include: Ronald Acuna Jr. 2018 Topps Chrome Sapphire Ronald Acuna Jr. (PSA 10) vs. Fernando Tatis Jr. 2019 Topps Chrome Sapphire (PSA 10); Jonathan Huberdeau Future Watch rookie card (PSA 10) vs. Matthew Tkachuk Future Watch rookie card (PSA 10); and Lamelo Ball 2020 Panini Prizm Silver (PSA 10) vs. Ja Morant 2019 Panini Prizm Silver (PSA 10). Check out our Instagram page specifically for this podcast @cardstothemoon so please give us a follow there (and DM us your 'Pick One" pairs to debate on a future podcast episode) and listen to our podcast on the platform of your choice at https://fivecardguys.com/podcast ! You can also follow the guys on Instagram @fivecardguys (Clark); @yntegritysportscards (Hyung); and @tradeyouatrecess (John). And catch some of the best Daily Auctions on eBay at https://fivecardguys.com/dailyauctions If you have any questions about the hobby that you would like addressed, email us at hello@fivecardguys.com or DM us on Instagram at @cardstothemoon or @fivecardguys .
Aug 19, 2022
Interview with Piggy Banx (Artist and Founder of GOOD 2 STUDIOS) About His Amazing Custom Designed Trading Cards; What Should We Do Now With Fernando Tatis Jr. Baseball Cards?
EPISODE 75 - Clark, Hyung, and John dive right in to talk about Fernando Tatis Jr. who is now suspended 80 games for taking a PED and they discuss what they're personally planning to do with his baseball cards. Then for this special Friday episode, Clark interviews Piggy Banx ( @piggy_banx on Instagram), a custom card artist and founder of GOOD 2 STUDIOS, an art studio and creative agency based in Newport Beach, California. His custom designed trading cards have been a lot of attention lately since January of 2022 with such pieces as the Obi "Juan" Kenobi and the Mount Rushmore of Basketball to name just a couple. Piggy Banx shares his story about how he got into the hobby, his inspiration for some of his 1/1 pieces, as well as his thoughts on having more artists involved can be a really good thing for the hobby (ie. to bring much better card design than using stock photography). Check out our Instagram page specifically for this podcast @cardstothemoon so please give us a follow there (and DM us your 'Pick One" pairs to debate on a future podcast episode) and listen to our podcast on the platform of your choice at https://fivecardguys.com/podcast ! You can also follow the guys on Instagram @fivecardguys (Clark); @yntegritysportscards (Hyung); and @tradeyouatrecess (John). And catch some of the best Daily Auctions on eBay at https://fivecardguys.com/dailyauctions If you have any questions about the hobby that you would like addressed, email us at hello@fivecardguys.com or DM us on Instagram at @cardstothemoon or @fivecardguys .
Aug 16, 2022
Prospecting in the Hobby and Trying to Find the Next Julio Rodriguez $276K Sale; Why the T206 Honus Wagner is So Valuable; Playing Another Edition of Buy/Sell/Hold
EPISODE 74 - Off the top of this episode, Clark and Hyung talk about the record-breaking sale of the iconic T206 Honus Wagner (SGC 2) for $7.25 million, and why this card – that is considered the "Mona Lisa of baseball cards" – is valued so highly. Then in this week's Hobby Headlines segment, they discuss why prospecting in the hobby can be so lucrative (ie. the recent sale of the Julio Rodriguez Bowman Chrome Red Refractor for $276K) and what they generally look for in prospects and rookies that could lead to a potential five- or six-figure flip. Clark and Hyung then then play another edition of "Match Game" which is their version of Buy/Sell/Hold. Given three players in each set, they both choose which one of the three they would buy, sell, hold (with no repeats). The sets in this edition of Match Game are: Ronald Acuna Jr./Fernando Tatis Jr./Juan Soto (**this episode was aired before the Tatis PED news); Kevin Durant/Giannis Antetokounmpo/Luka Doncic; Jalen Hurts/Russell Wilson/Lamar Jackson. They end the episode with "Pick One" where they name two cards or sets, and then debate which one they would rather invest in. The pairs chosen this week include: Yordan Alvarez 2018 Bowman 1st Chrome Autograph (BGS 9.5) vs. Jasson Dominguez 2020 Bowman 1st Chrome Autograph (BGS 9.5); and Julio Rodriguez 2019 Bowman Chrome Prospect Autographs Red Refractor #CPA-JRO Rookie Card (#3/5) (BGS 9.5/10) vs. Derek Jeter 1993 Upper Deck SP Foil Premier Prospects #279 Rookie Card (PSA 10). Check out our Instagram page specifically for this podcast @cardstothemoon so please give us a follow there (and DM us your 'Pick One" pairs to debate on a future podcast episode) and listen to our podcast on the platform of your choice at https://fivecardguys.com/podcast ! You can also follow the guys on Instagram @fivecardguys (Clark); @yntegritysportscards (Hyung); and @tradeyouatrecess (John). And catch some of the best Daily Auctions on eBay at https://fivecardguys.com/dailyauctions If you have any questions about the hobby that you would like addressed, email us at hello@fivecardguys.com or DM us on Instagram at @cardstothemoon or @fivecardguys .
Aug 9, 2022
Reason for Concern for These Players' Hobby Value Due To Persistent Injuries?; Playing Overrated or Underrated On Graded Slabs; Giving Stadium Club Some Love in PSA Magazine
EPISODE 73 - Off the top of this episode, Clark, Hyung and John give quick shout-outs to all those leaving positive feedback and kind messages about the podcast. And then Clark gives a heads up about the August issue of PSA Magazine where he was interviewed for an article about Topps Stadium Club Baseball (and continuing to give love and respect to the three-decade-old set!) Then in this week's Hobby Headlines segment, they go over some of the athletes they used to be high on in the hobby, but due to recent negative news, they begin to ask if they're actually still all in on them (ie. Mike Trout's back/spine injury; Kawhi Leonard on load management forever?; Evgeni Malkin able to play full season again?; Kyler Murray 'independent study' clause). The guys then play another edition of Overrated/Underrated but this time it's the "Grading Edition" where they choose whether the following slabs are overrated or underrated: BGS with no subs; SGC Gold Label; CSG new labels; and PSA Authentic labels. They end the episode with "Pick One" where they name two cards or sets, and then debate which one they would rather invest in. The pairs chosen this week include: Juan Soto 2018 Topps Update Rainbow Foil PSA 10 vs. Juan Soto 2018 Topps Chrome Update Pink Refractor PSA 10; Patrick Mahomes 2017 Panini Prizm (BGS 9.5 min gem) vs Patrick Mahomes 2017 Optic Holo PSA 10; Mike Trout 2009 Bowman Chrome base rookie autograph card PSA 10 vs. Stephen Curry Topps Chrome Refractor /500 PSA 9. Check out our Instagram page specifically for this podcast @cardstothemoon so please give us a follow there (and DM us your 'Pick One" pairs to debate on a future podcast episode) and listen to our podcast on the platform of your choice at https://fivecardguys.com/podcast ! You can also follow the guys on Instagram @fivecardguys (Clark); @yntegritysportscards (Hyung); and @tradeyouatrecess (John). And catch some of the best Daily Auctions on eBay at https://fivecardguys.com/dailyauctions If you have any questions about the hobby that you would like addressed, email us at hello@fivecardguys.com or DM us on Instagram at @cardstothemoon or @fivecardguys .
Aug 5, 2022
Hobby Impact of Juan Soto Blockbuster MLB Trade; Plus What Seemed to be Good and Bad From This Year's National Sports Collectors Convention
EPISODE 72 - Clark, Hyung, and John talk about the big MLB trade that saw Juan Soto head to the San Diego Padres for a bunch of top prospects, and what this news could do (if anything) to card prices of Soto and some of the prospects now on the Washington Nationals team. The guys then move on to discuss what they've seen and heard (at a distance and on social media) from the National Sports Collectors Convention that took place recently in Atlantic City. With no shortage of information coming from the National, they share the vibes they got from who was there, how many came, the health of the hobby especially in a bear market, $80 WIFI, and what they'd like to see at next year's event in Chicago. Check out our Instagram page specifically for this podcast @cardstothemoon so please give us a follow there (and DM us your 'Pick One" pairs to debate on a future podcast episode) and listen to our podcast on the platform of your choice at https://fivecardguys.com/podcast ! You can also follow the guys on Instagram @fivecardguys (Clark); @yntegritysportscards (Hyung); and @tradeyouatrecess (John). And catch some of the best Daily Auctions on eBay at https://fivecardguys.com/dailyauctions If you have any questions about the hobby that you would like addressed, email us at hello@fivecardguys.com or DM us on Instagram at @cardstothemoon or @fivecardguys .
Aug 2, 2022
Discussing Different Points of View About the Current State of the Hobby (from The Athletic Article); Playing Over/Under on Sports Cards That Have Dropped Significantly In Value
EPISODE 71 - Clark, Hyung, and John give their guess on whether the Mickey Mantle 1952 Topps (SGC 9.5) will hit the eight-figure mark and discuss some of the crazy story behind this iconic card . Then in this week's Hobby Headlines segment, they go over the recent The Athletic article titled, " State of the sports card boom: After sky-high surge, is the market still healthy? " (paywall), in which a number of people within the hobby were interviewed. They go over some of the main quotes including from representatives of PWCC and Panini America as well as Ken Goldin of Goldin Auctions and Adam Martin, co-owner of Dave & Adam’s Card World. Then the guys discuss whether they agree or disagree with any of their statements about the current state of the hobby. Next the guys play "Over/Under" where Clark gives an over/under number for three specific cards. Then Hyung and John guess whether the last sold price went over or under Clark's number. The cards they discuss are Patrick Mahomes Optic Holo Rookie Card (PSA 10), Kevin Durant Topps Chrome Base Rookie Card (PSA 10); Fernando Tatis Jr. Bowman Chrome Rookie Autograph Card (BGS 9.5/10). They end the episode as usual with "Pick One" where they name two cards or sets, and then debate which one they would rather invest in. The pairs chosen this week include: Mickey Mantle 1951 Bowman PSA 10 (POP 1) vs. Mickey Mantle 1952 Topps PSA 10 (POP 3); 1990s Refractor Cards vs. 1990s Insert Cards; Aaron Judge Bowman Chrome Base Rookie Autograph Card (BGS 9.5/10 at $1,200) vs. Paul Goldschmidt Bowman Chrome Base Rookie Autograph Card (BGS 9.5/10 at $300). Check out our Instagram page specifically for this podcast @cardstothemoon so please give us a follow there (and DM us your 'Pick One" pairs to debate on a future podcast episode) and listen to our podcast on the platform of your choice at https://fivecardguys.com/podcast ! You can also follow the guys on Instagram @fivecardguys (Clark); @yntegritysportscards (Hyung); and @tradeyouatrecess (John). And catch some of the best Daily Auctions on eBay at https://fivecardguys.com/dailyauctions If you have any questions about the hobby that you would like addressed, email us at hello@fivecardguys.com or DM us on Instagram at @cardstothemoon or @fivecardguys .
Jul 26, 2022
How Would You Spend $1,000 on Sports Cards in Bear Market to Flip for Gains; Podcast Listener Shares Positive Experience with SGC Despite Card Damage
EPISODE 70 - Clark, Hyung, and John give kudos to SGC after a podcast listener messaged them about a positive experience with the grading company despite admitting they damaged his card while in their possession. The guys move on to the Hobby Headlines segment where they each answer what they would do with $1,000 in this bear market to maximize their investment in sports cards. Some suggestions included buying raw cards and then grading them, targeting a couple of $500 slabbed cards and holding, or just putting it all in for a single card currently worth $1,000 based on high conviction of the player. Next the guys introduce a new segment called "Who's That Player?" where they're given two sets of stats and they try to guess which player the stats belong to. And then once revealed, they would give their opinion on who they would rather invest in. They end the episode as usual with "Pick One" where they name two cards or sets, and then debate which one they would rather invest in. The pairs chosen this week include: Shohei Ohtani 2018 Topps Chrome Update HMT1 Gold /50 PSA 9 ($1,171 last sold on eBay) vs Vladimir Guerrero Jr. 2019 Bowman Chrome Gold Auto /50 PSA 9 ($713 last sold on eBay); Topps Chrome Basketball Gold vs. Panini Prizm Gold; Michael Jordan 2008-09 Upper Deck Premier Preeminence Autograph Card (#22/25) (PSA 10/10) (17K at Goldin) vs. Michael Jordan 1986 Fleer PSA 9 RC (18K on ebay). Check out our Instagram page specifically for this podcast @cardstothemoon so please give us a follow there (and DM us your 'Pick One" pairs to debate on a future podcast episode) and listen to our podcast on the platform of your choice at https://fivecardguys.com/podcast ! You can also follow the guys on Instagram @fivecardguys (Clark); @yntegritysportscards (Hyung); and @tradeyouatrecess (John). And catch some of the best Daily Auctions on eBay at https://fivecardguys.com/dailyauctions If you have any questions about the hobby that you would like addressed, email us at hello@fivecardguys.com or DM us on Instagram at @cardstothemoon or @fivecardguys .
Jul 22, 2022
Biggest Disappointments and Surprises Halfway Through MLB Season; Choosing Which Home Run Derby Participants Are a Buy, Sell or Hold
EPISODE 69 - Clark and Hyung look back at the first half of the 2022 MLB Season and discuss which players were big disappointments (and maybe a good idea to lay off buying their cards) and which ones were nice surprises (and perhaps time to invest in their cards). Then they talk about five home run derby participants (Juan Soto, Ronald Acuna Jr., Pete Alonso, Jose Ramirez, and Julio Rodriguez) and discuss how they feel about each of them heading into the second half of the season. And they choose whether each of them are a buy, sell, or hold when it comes to their sports cards. Check out our Instagram page specifically for this podcast @cardstothemoon so please give us a follow there (and DM us your 'Pick One" pairs to debate on a future podcast episode) and listen to our podcast on the platform of your choice at https://fivecardguys.com/podcast ! You can also follow the guys on Instagram @fivecardguys (Clark); @yntegritysportscards (Hyung); and @tradeyouatrecess (John). And catch some of the best Daily Auctions on eBay at https://fivecardguys.com/dailyauctions If you have any questions about the hobby that you would like addressed, email us at hello@fivecardguys.com or DM us on Instagram at @cardstothemoon or @fivecardguys .
Jul 19, 2022
Rating the Recent Hobby Box Releases; Theories on How The Fake Dual Auto of Meadows and Arozarena Got Signed; Overrated/Underrated Types of Cards (Round 2)
EPISODE 68 - Clark, Hyung, and John kick off the show with their theories on how the fake dual autograph Topps Definitive card of Randy Arozarena and Austin Meadows actually got signed (and whether they would trade that card in for a replacement card plus a new hobby box). Then the guys get into the Hobby Headlines segment discussing the recent hobby box releases and their general thoughts on the set as well as whether it's worth the rip. The boxes reviewed include Topps Stadium Club Baseball (still majorly under appreciated?), Topps Definitive Baseball (worth the high price tag?), plus the long awaited 2021-22 Panini Prizm Basketball Set and the 2021-22 SP Authentic Hockey Set (worth the wait?). Next the guys do Round 2 of the "Overrated / Underrated" segment where they are given five types of cards (ie. Quad Color Patch Card; Non-Numbered Parallel Cards; Non-Rookie Patch Autograph Cards) and choose whether each one is overrated or underrated, and explain why. And last, the guys play "Pick One" where they name two cards or sets, and then debate which one they would rather invest in. The pairs chosen this week include: Julio Rodriguez 2019 Bowman Chrome Autograph Card (BGS 9.5) vs Wander Franco 2019 Bowman Chrome Autograph Card (BGS 9.5); Better Hockey Card Investment - Johnny Gaudreau vs. Evgeni Malkin; Cade Cunningham Panini Silver Prizm ($500) vs. Scottie Barnes Panini Silver Prizm ($400). Check out our Instagram page specifically for this podcast @cardstothemoon so please give us a follow there (and DM us your 'Pick One" pairs to debate on a future podcast episode) and listen to our podcast on the platform of your choice at https://fivecardguys.com/podcast ! You can also follow the guys on Instagram @fivecardguys (Clark); @yntegritysportscards (Hyung); and @tradeyouatrecess (John). And catch some of the best Daily Auctions on eBay at https://fivecardguys.com/dailyauctions If you have any questions about the hobby that you would like addressed, email us at hello@fivecardguys.com or DM us on Instagram at @cardstothemoon or @fivecardguys .
Jul 12, 2022
Looking Into Vintage Sports Cards Trending Up; Suggestions for BGS to Improve Its Service and Regain Marketshare; Playing Overrated/Underrated on 5 Types of Sports Cards
EPISODE 67 - Clark, Hyung, and John give some suggestions off the top of this episode to Beckett Grading Services on how the company can improve its service and regain some market share. Some of the advice include offering faster turnaround times at lower service prices (ie. compete more against SGC as opposed to PSA) and allocate some of its budget to marketing its brand a little more. Then the guys talk vintage sports cards, which are holding its value relatively well during this bear market while all other sports card markets are trending down. They offer a few of their favorite picks (other than the Mickey Mantle 1952 Topps rookie card) that they would love to add to their own personal collection both as a collector and investor. Next the guys introduce a new segment simply called "Overrated / Underrated." For this episode, they are given five types of cards (ie. Dual Sticker Autograph Cards, Panini Prizm Football Manga Insert Cards, IP Autograph Cards) and choose whether each one is overrated or underrated, and explain why. Lastly, as usual, the guys play "Pick One" where they name two cards or sets, and then debate which one they would rather invest in. The pairs chosen this week include: Mickey Mantle 1951 Bowman #253 (PSA 6 at $36k) vs. Mickey Mantle 1952 Topps #311 (PSA 2.5 at $48k); More likely to win another ring - Stephen Curry or Kevin Durant; Trae Young 2018 National Treasures RPA /99 RAW (11K last sold) vs. Zion Williamson 2019 Panini Prizm Blue Parallel /199 PSA 10 (11K last sold). Check out our Instagram page specifically for this podcast @cardstothemoon so please give us a follow there (and DM us your 'Pick One" pairs to debate on a future podcast episode) and listen to our podcast on the platform of your choice at https://fivecardguys.com/podcast ! You can also follow the guys on Instagram @fivecardguys (Clark); @yntegritysportscards (Hyung); and @tradeyouatrecess (John). And catch some of the best Daily Auctions on eBay at https://fivecardguys.com/dailyauctions If you have any questions about the hobby that you would like addressed, email us at hello@fivecardguys.com or DM us on Instagram at @cardstothemoon or @fivecardguys .
Jul 8, 2022
Debating Michael Jordan's "True Rookie Card" (Star vs. Fleer); Which NBA Free Agency Moves Will Impact Hobby Prices the Most?; Where Should KD go to Maximize His Rookie Card Value?
EPISODE 66 - Clark, Hyung, and John weigh in on the hot debate about which Michael Jordan basketball card is the true rookie between the 1984-85 Star and the iconic 1986 Fleer. The discussion is in the news again with the recent announcement that PSA will begin to grade the Star cards again. Plus the guys discuss some of the bigger NBA free agency moves and which ones would have the biggest impact to their hobby value. The players discussed include Rudy Gobert, Zion Williamson, John Wall, Bradley Beal, and Zach Lavine. And they also give their opinion on which team Kevin Durant should go to in order to maximize his rookie card value. Check out our Instagram page specifically for this podcast @cardstothemoon so please give us a follow there (and DM us your 'Pick One" pairs to debate on a future podcast episode) and listen to our podcast on the platform of your choice at https://fivecardguys.com/podcast ! You can also follow the guys on Instagram @fivecardguys (Clark); @yntegritysportscards (Hyung); and @tradeyouatrecess (John). And catch some of the best Daily Auctions on eBay at https://fivecardguys.com/dailyauctions If you have any questions about the hobby that you would like addressed, email us at hello@fivecardguys.com or DM us on Instagram at @cardstothemoon or @fivecardguys .
Jul 5, 2022
Take These Cards Off the Watch List in Sports Card Bear Market; Critiquing the $2.4M Sale of Lebron Triple Logoman; Chasing GOATs Part 2
EPISODE 65 - Clark, Hyung, and John first discuss whether Conn Smythe and Norris Trophy winner Cale Makar (as the MVP of the 2022 NHL playoffs and best defenseman, respectively) of the 2022 Stanley Cup champion team – the Colorado Avalanche – is worth investing in right now. Then also off the top of the episode, they get into what they thought about the recent $2.4M sale of the highly publicized Lebron James Triple Logoman Panini Flawless card (and whether the $2.1M sale of the Lebron James Exquisite Collection rookie patch autograph card numbered to 23 with a BGS 8.5 grade was a better deal). For this week's Hobby Headlines, the guys name some cards or type of cards they are no longer actively buying because of the current sports card bear market (in other words, which sports cards are they taking off their watch list). That includes no longer targeting injured stud players who are expected to come back soon as well as lower grade cards and flagship cards of hot prospects. Then just as in last week's episode, they revisit a segment called "Chasing GOATs" where they compare the highest sale price of some iconic GOAT cards to the last sold price, and talk about if it's a good time to invest in these GOAT players at current prices or if they believe prices could go down even further. The cards discussed include the Stephen Curry Topps Rookie Card (PSA 10); Wayne Gretzky O Pee Chee Rookie Card (PSA 8); Tom Brady Bowman Chrome Base Rookie Card (BGS 9.5); and Derek Jeter SP Foil Rookie Card (BGS 9.5). And they close off the show with the weekly segment, "Pick One" where they put up two cards each and subsequently debate which one they rather invest in. The pairs for this week include: Paul Goldschmidt 2011 Bowman Chrome Rookie Autograph Card (BGS 9.5 True Gem) for $380 vs. Yordan Alvarez 2018 Bowman Chrome Autograph Rookie Card (BGS 9.5 True Gem) for $600; Jayson Tatum vs. Devin Booker; Stephen Curry Topps Chrome Rookie Card /999 (BGS 9) for $7,500 vs. Kevin Durant Topps Chrome Refractor Rookie Card /1499 (PSA 10) for $7,500. Check out our Instagram page specifically for this podcast @cardstothemoon so please give us a follow there (and DM us your 'Pick One" pairs to debate on a future podcast episode) and listen to our podcast on the platform of your choice at https://fivecardguys.com/podcast ! You can also follow the guys on Instagram @fivecardguys (Clark); @yntegritysportscards (Hyung); and @tradeyouatrecess (John). And catch some of the best Daily Auctions on eBay at https://fivecardguys.com/dailyauctions If you have any questions about the hobby that you would like addressed, email us at hello@fivecardguys.com or DM us on Instagram at @cardstothemoon or @fivecardguys .
Jun 28, 2022
Can Prices Dip Further on These GOAT Iconic Cards?; Investigating Recent Sales of Popular Cards at Low Prices; Is Topps Series 2 Baseball Trash?
EPISODE 64 - Clark, Hyung, and John open the show with a deeper look into the recently released 2022 Topps Series 2 Baseball set and discuss whether it's worth ripping – even with the short-printed cards of Julio Rodriguez, Bobby Witt Jr., and Spencer Torkelson. The guys then move on to this week's Hobby Headlines where they discuss some recent sales of sports cards sold at relatively low prices (ie. Luis Robert Bowman Chrome Autograph Rookie Card and Mookie Betts Topps Heritage Real One Autograph Rookie Card to name just a couple), and whether they feel it's a good buy now or if it's time to reconsider even buying some of these cards during this shaky economic market. They segue into a new segment called "Chasing GOATs" where they compare the highest sale price of some iconic GOAT cards to the last sold price, and talk about if it's a good time to invest in these GOAT players at current prices or if they believe prices could go down even further. The cards discussed include the Mike Trout 2011 Topps Update rookie card (PSA 10); Lebron James 2003 Topps Chrome rookie card (PSA 10); Patrick Mahomes 2017 Panini Prizm rookie card (PSA 10); and Connor McDavid 2015 Upper Deck Young Guns (PSA 10). And as usual, they close off the show with the weekly segment, "Pick One" where they put up two cards each and subsequently debate which one they rather invest in. The pairs for this week include: Ronald Acuna Jr. 2018 Topps Series 2 Bat Down (PSA 10) vs. Ronald Acuna Jr. 2018 Topps Update Gold (PSA 10); Get rid of non-autograph relic hits and sticker autos vs. Get rid of overprinted parallels; Cal Ripken 1982 Topps Traded PSA 10 ($5K) vs. TWO Derek Jeter 1993 Topps Gold PSA 10 ($2500 each). Check out our Instagram page specifically for this podcast @cardstothemoon so please give us a follow there (and DM us your 'Pick One" pairs to debate on a future podcast episode) and listen to our podcast on the platform of your choice at https://fivecardguys.com/podcast ! You can also follow the guys on Instagram @fivecardguys (Clark); @yntegritysportscards (Hyung); and @tradeyouatrecess (John). And catch some of the best Daily Auctions on eBay at https://fivecardguys.com/dailyauctions If you have any questions about the hobby that you would like addressed, email us at hello@fivecardguys.com or DM us on Instagram at @cardstothemoon or @fivecardguys .
Jun 24, 2022
Buying Opportunities If Card Prices Dump During Off-Season and with Poor State of the Economy?; Plus Thoughts on Fanatics Collectibles Hiring New CEO
EPISODE 63 - Clark, Hyung and John open the episode with their thoughts on the recent news of Fanatics Collectibles hiring a new CEO (Mike Mahan) and what they think that means for the hobby moving forward. Then the guys get into the main discussion of this Friday episode, which is that with 3 of the major sports leagues (NBA, NFL, and NHL) heading into the offseason and the state of the economy, if there is a double dip in prices as a result, which players are they looking to buy. Or is it better to just continue to be patient and see how low some of the prices can go this summer? Check out our Instagram page specifically for this podcast @cardstothemoon so please give us a follow there (and DM us your 'Pick One" pairs to debate on a future podcast episode) and listen to our podcast on the platform of your choice at https://fivecardguys.com/podcast ! You can also follow the guys on Instagram @fivecardguys (Clark); @yntegritysportscards (Hyung); and @tradeyouatrecess (John). And catch some of the best Daily Auctions on eBay and PWCC at https://fivecardguys.com/dailyauctions If you have any questions about the hobby that you would like addressed, email us at hello@fivecardguys.com or DM us on Instagram at @cardstothemoon or @fivecardguys .
Jun 21, 2022
Guest Host Will Returns to Talk Recent Big Trades At Card Show Plus The Art of Set Building; And Sharing More Hobby Mistakes In Dead Wrong Segment
EPISODE 62 - Clark and Hyung welcome back guest host Will who filled in for John again for this podcast episode. Will opens the show with his experience attending the Sport Card Expo in Toronto for the first time and some of the impressive trades he made at the show. Then the guys talk about the art of set building and collecting, which Will has some recent experience in as a super Hyun-Jin Ryu collector. He's still on the lookout for one of his rare cards and what lengths he's already gone to just in hopes of finding one (if you can help him locate it, reach out to us)! Clark and Hyung also chime in with what to consider before attempting to complete a set such as the visual appeal of the finished set and the projected cost to complete a set. Afterwards, the guys share some of their hobby mistakes in the Dead Wrong segment, which includes grading some high pop base cards and selling them now at a loss; investing in Zion Williamson last season (and basketball cards in general). They close off the show with the weekly segment, "Pick One" where they put up two cards each and subsequently debate which one they rather invest in. The pairs for this week include: Bryce Harper Bowman Chrome Autograph Rookie Card BGS 9.5/10 for $1200 vs. Bryce Harper Bowman Chrome Autograph Rookie Card PSA 10 for $2400; Shaquille O'Neal Topps Gold Rookie Card vs. Giannis Antetokounmpo Panini Prizm Base Rookie Card; Fernando Tatis Bowman Chrome Rookie Autograph Base Card BGS 9.5/10 for $1850 vs. Juan Soto Bowman Chrome Rookie Autograph Base Card for $2750. Check out our Instagram page specifically for this podcast @cardstothemoon so please give us a follow there (and DM us your 'Pick One" pairs to debate on a future podcast episode) and listen to our podcast on the platform of your choice at https://fivecardguys.com/podcast ! You can also follow the guys on Instagram @fivecardguys (Clark); @yntegritysportscards (Hyung); and @tradeyouatrecess (John). And catch some of the best Daily Auctions on eBay at https://fivecardguys.com/dailyauctions If you have any questions about the hobby that you would like addressed, email us at hello@fivecardguys.com or DM us on Instagram at @cardstothemoon or @fivecardguys .
Jun 14, 2022
Making Moves in the Hobby Bear Market; More Shoutouts to Fellow Content Creators in the Hobby; Weighing in on eBay Vault Service
EPISODE 61 - Clark, Hyung, and John quickly give their two cents on the recently announced eBay Vault Service and whether it's a good idea or not. Then they get into "Hobby Headlines" where they discuss some riskier moves they might consider making in a hobby bear market such as investing in numbered cards of GOAT players that have seen a big dip in prices as well as taking a look at non-sports and other niche cards. Afterwards, the guys give some shoutouts to fellow content creators and influencers that they think are contributing positively to the hobby and are definitely worth a follow including Packman Cards , The Great Curator , NEO Cards & Comics , and King of the Kards to name a few. And then they close off the show with the weekly segment, "Pick One" where they put up two cards each and subsequently debate which one they rather invest in. The pairs for this week include: Aaron Judge Bowman Chrome Refractor Autograph Rookie Card vs. Mookie Betts Bowman Chrome Autograph Rookie Card; Pop culture cards are a better investment in the next 6-12 months vs. Sports cards are a better investment in the next 6-12 months; Patrick Mahomes Optic Holo Rookie Card vs. both Justin Herbert + Joe Burrow Panini Select Field Level Rookie Cards. Check out our Instagram page specifically for this podcast @cardstothemoon so please give us a follow there (and DM us your 'Pick One" pairs to debate on a future podcast episode) and listen to our podcast on the platform of your choice at https://fivecardguys.com/podcast ! You can also follow the guys on Instagram @fivecardguys (Clark); @yntegritysportscards (Hyung); and @tradeyouatrecess (John). And catch some of the best Daily Auctions on eBay at https://fivecardguys.com/dailyauctions If you have any questions about the hobby that you would like addressed, email us at hello@fivecardguys.com or DM us on Instagram at @cardstothemoon or @fivecardguys .
Jun 10, 2022
Hobby Trend Observations from Biggest Canadian Local Card Show (Sport Card Expo in Toronto); Plus Did Owner of Lebron James Triple Logoman Make the Right Grading Move?
EPISODE 60 - Clark, Hyung, and John weigh in on the "controversy" of the Panini Flawless Lebron James triple logoman basketball card and its PSA Authenticated grade. Plus they all happen to agree on whether a 1/1 card is worth grading at all. Then they discuss the most recent hobby trend observations from the biggest Canadian local card show they attended last week (Sport Card Expo in Toronto) such as what was selling, what collectors seem to be buying, and the size of the show compared to the one held in last November. Plus they talk about their big trades they made at the Expo (which includes a 1/1 Max Verstappen card) as well as offer suggestions to improve the show coming up next in November. Check out our Instagram page specifically for this podcast @cardstothemoon so please give us a follow there (and DM us your 'Pick One" pairs to debate on a future podcast episode) and listen to our podcast on the platform of your choice at https://fivecardguys.com/podcast ! You can also follow the guys on Instagram @fivecardguys (Clark); @yntegritysportscards (Hyung); and @tradeyouatrecess (John). And catch some of the best Daily Auctions on eBay at https://fivecardguys.com/dailyauctions If you have any questions about the hobby that you would like addressed, email us at hello@fivecardguys.com or DM us on Instagram at @cardstothemoon or @fivecardguys .
Jun 7, 2022
Coming Up With Ways to Make the Hobby Better In This Bear Market; Playing "Buy, Sell, or Hold" on These 3 Players?; Revisiting Shohei Ohtani vs. Vladimir Guerrero Jr. Card Debate
EPISODE 59 - Clark, Hyung, and John discuss their hobby wish list (ie. what they'd like to see improve in the hobby) while collectors are all facing this bear market. Some of the suggestions include implementing AI technology for all grading companies for better accuracy and to speed up the grading process; Less focus on flipping and investing, and more from a collector standpoint; Retail prices to go down and have more collectors coming into the hobby. Then they play Buy/Sell/Hold where each of them given a list of 3 players decides who they would rather buy, sell, or hold at this current time. Here are the lists debated on this week's show: Klay Thompson/Jaylen Brown/Jordan Poole; Joe Burrow/Justin Herbert/Trevor Lawrence; Shohei Ohtani/Vladimir Guerrero Jr./Aaron Judge; Nathan MacKinnon/Nikita Kucherov/Leon Draisaitl. The guys close off the show with the weekly segment, "Pick One" where they put up two cards each and subsequently debate which one they rather invest in. The pairs for this week include: Mike Trout 2009 Bowman Chrome Xfractor autograph card /225 vs. Lebron James 2003 Topps Chrome Lebron Xfractor /220; Shohei Ohtani rookie card vs. Vladimir Guerrero Jr. rookie card; iconic vintage baseball cards vs. iconic modern baseball cards. Check out our Instagram page specifically for this podcast @cardstothemoon so please give us a follow there (and DM us your 'Pick One" pairs to debate on a future podcast episode) and listen to our podcast on the platform of your choice at https://fivecardguys.com/podcast ! You can also follow the guys on Instagram @fivecardguys (Clark); @yntegritysportscards (Hyung); and @tradeyouatrecess (John). And catch some of the best Daily Auctions on eBay at https://fivecardguys.com/dailyauctions If you have any questions about the hobby that you would like addressed, email us at hello@fivecardguys.com or DM us on Instagram at @cardstothemoon or @fivecardguys .
May 31, 2022
Summer Strategies For Collecting and Investing in Sports Cards; Candy Digital Contest Announcement; Playing A Super Hypothetical "Pick One"
EPISODE 58 - Clark and John give their thoughts on the recent PSA grading controversy where one collector alleged all of his 22 cards submitted came back with an "evidence of trimming" label. Then they discuss some of their sports card collecting and investing strategies heading into the summer with the NHL, NBA, and NFL all in the off-season, but with baseball (and other major sports like soccer, F1, tennis) in full swing. Plus they consider the state of the market and talk about what opportunities there might be for collectors and investors alike. Clark then announces a contest for a chance for two podcast listeners to win one MLB NFT digital pack from Candy Digital. More details will be given on the @cardstothemoon and @fivecardguys Instagram accounts the week of May 30, 2022. They close off the show with the weekly segment, "Pick One" where Clark and John both come up with pretty extravagant pairings this week. The pairs for this episode are a Holy Grail Luka Doncic card (ie. rookie patch autograph) vs. all the Luka Doncic PSA 10 Silver Prizms; and a Mario Lemieux O-Pee-Chee PSA 10 (pop count 48) vs. Connor McDavid non-rookie 1/1 autograph card BGS 9.5. Check out our Instagram page specifically for this podcast @cardstothemoon so please give us a follow there (and DM us your 'Pick One" pairs to debate on a future podcast episode) and listen to our podcast on the platform of your choice at https://fivecardguys.com/podcast ! You can also follow the guys on Instagram @fivecardguys (Clark); @yntegritysportscards (Hyung); and @tradeyouatrecess (John). And catch some of the best Daily Auctions on eBay at https://fivecardguys.com/dailyauctions If you have any questions about the hobby that you would like addressed, email us at hello@fivecardguys.com or DM us on Instagram at @cardstothemoon or @fivecardguys .
May 27, 2022
Interview with Alex aka Refractor Jones on His Amazing Collection of Sports Cards Plus How Beckett Magazine Determined Card Prices Back in the Day
EPISODE 57 - Clark and John get into the NHL playoffs and talk about players who might make good off-season targets. Then they welcome Alex aka Refractor Jones ( @refractorjones on Instagram) to the show and talk about his amazing sports card collection that requires rooms in his house specifically dedicated for his cards. Plus he talks about his experience as a former Beckett regional basketball analyst and reveals how the once revered magazine determined card prices back then (before the days of eBay and other online marketplaces determing current market value). And with decades of experience collecting sports card, Alex is a true collector (and a self-described "cardboard hoarder" that never sells) but he explains why he still welcomes investor types and new hobbyists coming into the space. Check out our Instagram page specifically for this podcast @cardstothemoon so please give us a follow there (and DM us your 'Pick One" pairs to debate on a future podcast episode) and listen to our podcast on the platform of your choice at https://fivecardguys.com/podcast ! You can also follow the guys on Instagram @fivecardguys (Clark); @yntegritysportscards (Hyung); and @tradeyouatrecess (John). And catch some of the best Daily Auctions on eBay at https://fivecardguys.com/dailyauctions If you have any questions about the hobby that you would like addressed, email us at hello@fivecardguys.com or DM us on Instagram at @cardstothemoon or @fivecardguys .
May 24, 2022
Backyard Breaks and Other Influencers Good or Bad for the Hobby?; Which NBA Stars Could be Good Off-Season Investments; Pick One - Manny Machado or Freddie Freeman?
EPISODE 56 - Clark, Hyung and John open up the episode discussing NBA players who could see a big bump now in card value that the conference finals are set and conversely players who could see a dip heading into the offseason (and might represent good buying opportunities). Then they give their respective opinions on the whole Backyard Breaks controversy, but more importantly give advice on what collectors could do to stay positive in the hobby including one surprising suggestion for those who crave drama to do so by watching one particular Netflix reality TV show! The guys then introduce a new segment called "Over/Under" where Clark presents five cards with a fixed dollar amount. Then Hyung and John guess whether the last sold card price was over or under that amount. Then they discuss whether the current prices of those cards are good buying or selling opportunities. They close off the show with the weekly segment, "Pick One" where each of them put up two cards and subsequently debate which one they rather invest in. The pairs for this episode are Manny Machado Bowman Chrome autograph card vs. Freddie Freeman Bowman Chrome autograph card; Jordan Poole vs. Tyler Herro; and Ja Morant Silver Prizm rookie card (PSA 10) for $1,200 vs. Devin Booker Silver Prizm rookie card (PSA 10) for $2,000. Check out our Instagram page specifically for this podcast @cardstothemoon so please give us a follow there (and DM us your 'Pick One" pairs to debate on a future podcast episode) and listen to our podcast on the platform of your choice at https://fivecardguys.com/podcast ! You can also follow the guys on Instagram @fivecardguys (Clark); @yntegritysportscards (Hyung); and @tradeyouatrecess (John). And catch some of the best Daily Auctions on eBay at https://fivecardguys.com/dailyauctions If you have any questions about the hobby that you would like addressed, email us at hello@fivecardguys.com or DM us on Instagram at @cardstothemoon or @fivecardguys .
May 17, 2022
What To Do In The Hobby During Times of Financial Market Volatility; Quick Thoughts on PSA Opening Economy Service for Members; List of Cards to Buy On Various Budgets
EPISODE 55 - Clark, Hyung and John discuss what they would do during these times of instability in all markets including whether they would sell their cards as it continues to tank in value, hold most of their cards and ride the wave, or buy sports cards at historic lows. But off the top, they quickly talk about PSA opening up its economy service for its members and whether it's worth enrolling as a PSA member to take advantage of the $50/card fee. Then they bring back the "On A Budget" segment where the guys give their list of potential buys based on a budget of $100, $1,000, and $5,000. And finally they play Pick One where each of them put up two cards and subsequently debate which one they rather invest in. The pairs for this episode are Anthony Edwards Silver Prizm (PSA 10) vs. LaMelo Ball Silver Prizm (PSA 10); Vladimir Tarasenko Young Guns (PSA 10) vs Nazem Kadri Young Guns (PSA 10); and Ronald Acuna Jr. 2018 White Jersey Topps Update (PSA 10) vs. Ronald Acuna Jr. 2018 Topps Chrome Sapphire (PSA 10). Check out our Instagram page specifically for this podcast @cardstothemoon so please give us a follow there (and DM us your 'Pick One" pairs to debate on a future podcast episode) and listen to our podcast on the platform of your choice at https://fivecardguys.com/podcast ! You can also follow the guys on Instagram @fivecardguys (Clark); @yntegritysportscards (Hyung); and @tradeyouatrecess (John). And catch some of the best Daily Auctions on eBay at https://fivecardguys.com/dailyauctions If you have any questions about the hobby that you would like addressed, email us at hello@fivecardguys.com or DM us on Instagram at @cardstothemoon or @fivecardguys .
May 13, 2022
Is the Lebron James triple Logoman worth up to $6M?; Identifying which players in NBA and NHL playoffs are good buys
EPISODE 54 - Clark, Hyung and John start the Friday episode with their thoughts on the Lebron James triple Logoman being pulled and whether it's worth the estimated $3 to $6 million price tag. Then they get into their main discussion talking about which players have impressed them in the NBA and NHL playoffs, and who they're targeting as good buys. Conversely, they talk about guys they're not as high on or have concerns with. Check out our Instagram page specifically for this podcast @cardstothemoon so please give us a follow there (and DM us your 'Pick One" pairs to debate on a future podcast episode) and listen to our podcast on the platform of your choice at https://fivecardguys.com/podcast ! You can also follow the guys on Instagram @fivecardguys (Clark); @yntegritysportscards (Hyung); and @tradeyouatrecess (John). And catch some of the best Daily Auctions on eBay at https://fivecardguys.com/dailyauctions If you have any questions about the hobby that you would like addressed, email us at hello@fivecardguys.com or DM us on Instagram at @cardstothemoon or @fivecardguys .
May 10, 2022
Making Hobby Predictions (the downfall of Panini Prizm Basketball? BGS True Gems Undervalued?); Prevalence of Trimmed Cards in the Hobby; Prospects to Chase in 2022 Bowman Baseball
EPISODE 53 - Clark, Hyung and John quickly weigh in with their opinions on three hobby-related news items off the top of the show including the recent card trimming controversy of the Trevor Lawrence rookie card and the prevalence of trimmed cards in the market. They also touch upon the recent sale of the Lewis Hamilton PSA 7 non-autograph Topps Chrome superfractor and discuss whether the final sale price was too high or a steal. And third, they express their differing opinions on eBay's new authenticity guarantee of graded cards valued at more than $2,000. The guys then give their hobby predictions on what they think might occur in either the short-term or long-term future. That includes the possibility of Panini Prizm Basketball losing its value due to high population counts of some cards; and how investing in BGS True Gem cards can be a nice investment play for the near-term future. Then Hyung gives an in-depth talk about the 2022 Bowman Baseball release and the risk (and fun) of chasing prospects. He also compares this set to previously released Bowman Baseball sets in terms of the quality of prospects in each set, and names a few this year of who has great potential to make an impact in the big leagues. Lastly, the guys get into their weekly Pick One segment (regular edition) with each of them presenting two cards and debating which one is the better investment. The pairs this week include: Mike Trout Bowman Rookie Card vs. Mike Trout Topps Update Rookie Card; Luka Doncic Panini Silver Prizm vs. Patrick Mahomes Optic Holo; and Auston Matthews Young Guns PSA 10 (at $2.3K) vs. Connor McDavid Young Guns PSA 10 (at $3K). Check out our Instagram page specifically for this podcast @cardstothemoon so please give us a follow there (and DM us your 'Pick One" pairs to debate on a future podcast episode) and listen to our podcast on the platform of your choice at https://fivecardguys.com/podcast ! You can also follow the guys on Instagram @fivecardguys (Clark); @yntegritysportscards (Hyung); and @tradeyouatrecess (John). And catch some of the best Daily Auctions on eBay at https://fivecardguys.com/dailyauctions If you have any questions about the hobby that you would like addressed, email us at hello@fivecardguys.com or DM us on Instagram at @cardstothemoon or @fivecardguys .
May 3, 2022
Trying to Make Sense Again of Various Hobby Logic Issues; Discussing the 1/1 Wander Franco 2022 Topps Series 1 found in a pack at Walgreens; Can Lebron James Topps Chrome PSA 10 hit sub $5K?
EPISODE 52 - Clark, Hyung and John start the show with their thoughts on the recent sale of the Wander Franco 2022 Topps Series 1 Platinum one-of-one card, and the fact that it was found in a pack sold at Walgreens. The guys then discuss things that only make sense in the hobby, which they call "Hobby Logic" and try to make sense of it. For instance, why do the non-numbered Silver Prizm cards still sell for more than a numbered, more rare parallel of the same card? Or why do PSA 9 "Mint" condition cards sell for the same cost as a raw card (and sometimes less). Or why are some parallel cards like the Orange Wave which is numbered to 25 significantly less valuable than a True Orange Refractor also numbered to 25. They also play "Match Game" again this week where they tried to decide which of the three cards or sets they would buy, sell, or hold without repeating any of the categories. The first example was deciding where to slot the following three choices: Precious Metal Gem (PMG) cards vs. Color Blast cards vs. Kaboom inserts. Lastly, the guys get into their weekly Pick One segment (the Hot Takes edition) with each of them presenting two hobby hot takes and then deciding which one is more likely to happen. The pairs this week include: Paper Parallel Cards vs. Chrome Parallel Cards; There will be no ROI in Luka Doncic cards within 12 months vs. There will be no ROI in Juan Soto cards; and Lebron James Topps Chrome Rookie Card (PSA 10) will sell for sub $5K vs. Michael Jordan Fleer Rookie Card (PSA 9) will sell for less than $20K. Check out our Instagram page specifically for this podcast @cardstothemoon so please give us a follow there (and DM us your 'Pick One" pairs to debate on a future podcast episode) and listen to our podcast on the platform of your choice at https://fivecardguys.com/podcast ! You can also follow the guys on Instagram @fivecardguys (Clark); @yntegritysportscards (Hyung); and @tradeyouatrecess (John). And catch some of the best Daily Auctions on eBay at https://fivecardguys.com/dailyauctions If you have any questions about the hobby that you would like addressed, email us at hello@fivecardguys.com or DM us on Instagram at @cardstothemoon or @fivecardguys .
Apr 29, 2022
Speculating on Card Values of NBA Players Out of the Playoffs; An Education on The Association NFT Released by the NBA (And The Future of NFT Sports Collectibles)
EPISODE 51 - Clark, Hyung and John kick off this Friday episode by speculating on the sports card values of players who are now out of the NBA playoffs, starting with Kevin Durant and Kyrie Irving of the Brooklyn Nets that were surprisingly swept. They also discuss whether they're still investing in Trae Young and Nikola Jokic. Then Clark explains what The Association NFT released by the NBA is and how some collectors are able to 10x their initial investment in one day (as well as how others can easily lose money). Then Clark, Hyung and John also discuss the future of NFTs in the sports collectible space and who out of the three of them is the most likely to adopt NFTs last. Check out our Instagram page specifically for this podcast @cardstothemoon so please give us a follow there (and DM us your 'Pick One" pairs to debate on a future podcast episode) and listen to our podcast on the platform of your choice at https://fivecardguys.com/podcast ! You can also follow the guys on Instagram @fivecardguys (Clark); @yntegritysportscards (Hyung); and @tradeyouatrecess (John). And catch some of the best Daily Auctions on eBay at https://fivecardguys.com/dailyauctions If you have any questions about the hobby that you would like addressed, email us at hello@fivecardguys.com or DM us on Instagram at @cardstothemoon or @fivecardguys .
Apr 26, 2022
Celebrating 50 episodes; When Selling At A Loss Makes Sense and Other Buy/Sell Strategies; Which Gives Better ROI – Bowman Chrome 1st Autograph or Topps Chrome Autograph Cards?
EPISODE 50 - Clark, John, and Hyung look back at almost one year of recording Cards To The Moon as they celebrate their 50th podcast episode. They also take the time to reflect on how the hobby has changed since they first started the podcast. Then for the Hobby Headlines segment, the guys talk about various buy/sell strategies including when selling at a loss makes total sense. Plus they introduce a new segment called "Match Game" in this episode where they are given 3 players and they must decide which of the 3 to buy, to sell, and to hold (without matching more than 1 player to each category). The choices for each set were: Ronald Acuna/Fernando Tatis Jr./Juan Soto; Connor McDavid/Auston Matthews/Sidney Crosby; Nikola Jokic/Giannis Antetokounmpo/Joel Embiid; Patrick Mahomes/Tom Brady/Aaron Rodgers. They end the show with the weekly Pick One segment (Regular Edition) where they put up two cards or set, and then each decides which one they would rather invest in. This week's Pick One pairs include: Bowman Chrome 1st Autograph Card vs. Topps Chrome Autograph Card; Vladimir Guerrero Jr. Bowman Chrome 1st Autograph Card vs. Vladimir Guerrero Topps Chrome Green Refractor Autograph Card; Juan Soto Topps Chrome Update Refractor (PSA 10) vs. any single card around $5K of Acuna, Tatis, Guerrero Jr., Ohtani. Check out our Instagram page specifically for this podcast @cardstothemoon so please give us a follow there (and DM us your 'Pick One" pairs to debate on a future podcast episode) and listen to our podcast on the platform of your choice at https://fivecardguys.com/podcast ! You can also follow the guys on Instagram @fivecardguys (Clark); @yntegritysportscards (Hyung); and @tradeyouatrecess (John). And catch some of the best Daily Auctions on eBay at https://fivecardguys.com/dailyauctions If you have any questions about the hobby that you would like addressed, email us at hello@fivecardguys.com or DM us on Instagram at @cardstothemoon or @fivecardguys.
Apr 19, 2022
Hobby Trend Observations from Local Card Show; Examining Whether Five MLB Players Off to Hot Starts Are Worth Investing In; Are Marvel Cards or F1 Cards a Fad?
EPISODE 49 - Clark, John, and Hyung talk about their recent experience setting up at a live local card show and discuss what hobby trends they observed. Then for the Hobby Headlines segment, they talked about five MLB players off to hot starts and whether they're buying, selling or fading their rookie cards. The players include: Alex Bregman / Steven Kwan / Luis Robert / Giancarlo Stanton / Clayton Kershaw. The guys then play "Fast Five" and go through another list of five players – this time in the NBA – who could make an impact in the playoffs. But are their cards worth buying into now or are the prices at its peak already. The players they discuss in this segment include: Ja Morant / Anthony Edwards / Kyrie Irving / Joel Embiid / Jayson Tatum. They finish off the show with the weekly Pick One segment (Hot Takes Edition) where they give two hobby hot takes and then debate on which one is likelier to happen. This week's Pick One pairs include: Bo Bichette is a better investment than Vladimir Guerrero Jr. vs. Bryce Harper is a better investment than Juan Soto; Brooklyn Nets are overrated and aren't gonna win jack vs. The Grizzlies are overrated and aren't gonna win jack; and Marvel Cards are a fad vs. F1 cards are a fad. Check out our Instagram page specifically for this podcast @cardstothemoon so please give us a follow there (and DM us your 'Pick One" pairs to debate on a future podcast episode) and listen to our podcast on the platform of your choice at https://fivecardguys.com/podcast ! You can also follow the guys on Instagram @fivecardguys (Clark); @yntegritysportscards (Hyung); and @tradeyouatrecess (John). And catch some of the best Daily Auctions on eBay at https://fivecardguys.com/dailyauctions If you have any questions about the hobby that you would like addressed, email us at hello@fivecardguys.com or DM us on Instagram at @cardstothemoon or @fivecardguys.
Apr 15, 2022
Can Change in HGA Leadership Turn Ship Around?; Answering Listener Questions (Which Grading Companies are Best for Your Cards?)
EPISODE 48 - In this Friday episode, Clark, Hyung, and John discuss off the top of the episode what they hope the change in leadership at Hybrid Grading Approach (HGA) will bring for collectors. Then they spend the rest of the show answering a question from a podcast listener who asks what are the strengths of each of the major grading companies and which sports cards would we send to the different grading card companies that currently exist (ie. PSA / BGS / SGC). Check out our Instagram page specifically for this podcast @cardstothemoon so please give us a follow there (and DM us your 'Pick One" pairs to debate on a future podcast episode) and listen to our podcast on the platform of your choice at https://fivecardguys.com/podcast ! You can also follow the guys on Instagram @fivecardguys (Clark); @yntegritysportscards (Hyung); and @tradeyouatrecess (John). And catch some of the best Daily Auctions on eBay at https://fivecardguys.com/dailyauction s If you have any questions about the hobby that you would like addressed, email us at hello@fivecardguys.com or DM us on Instagram at @cardstothemoon or @fivecardguys .
Apr 12, 2022
Scottie B. Cards Returns To The Show To Talk Baseball Card Investments; Checking Out The Most Expensive Sports Card Sales in 2022 to Date; Future Value of Golf Cards?
EPISODE 47 - Clark, John, and Hyung welcome back Scott Baldwin, aka Scottie B. Cards on YouTube, to the show where he shared some in-depth knowledge on baseball and baseball cards. As the guys went down the list in this week's Data Dive segment of the top 10 active MLB players with the highest career average WAR (Wins Above Replacement), Scott gave his opinion on which players from the list are still worth investing in. And he also shared some good tidbits of info about certain baseball cards that most collectors would not have known (like Paul Goldschmidt not having any rookie autograph cards with the RC logo). But off the top, Clark, Hyung, and John react to the list of top 5 highest sports cards sales in 2022 to date. Number one on the list? A Honus Wagner T206 Sweet Caporal card graded PSA 1, of course. And see if any of the guys predicted the correct winner of the Masters. They finish off the show with a baseball-themed of the popular Pick One segment where they pit two cards against one another and debate which one they would rather invest in. This week's Pick One pairs include: SGC 10/10 cards vs BGS 9.5/10 True Gem cards; Rip 2018 Topps Chrome Update Mega Box $500 (Soto, Acuna, Ohtani) or two 2019 Topps Chrome Mega Box (Vladimir Guerrero Jr., Tatis); Bobby Witt Jr. Bowman Chrome 1st Autograph (PSA 10) for $3,000 vs. Julio Rodriguez Bowman Chrome 1st Autograph (PSA 10) for $2,500K. Check out our Instagram page specifically for this podcast @cardstothemoon so please give us a follow there (and DM us your 'Pick One" pairs to debate on a future podcast episode) and listen to our podcast on the platform of your choice at https://fivecardguys.com/podcast ! You can also follow the guys on Instagram @fivecardguys (Clark); @yntegritysportscards (Hyung); and @tradeyouatrecess (John). And catch some of the best Daily Auctions on eBay at https://fivecardguys.com/dailyauctions If you have any questions about the hobby that you would like addressed, email us at hello@fivecardguys.com or DM us on Instagram at @cardstothemoon or @fivecardguys.
Apr 5, 2022
The Importance of Inclusivity in the Hobby; Quick Reactions of Big Hobby News Including WWE/Fanatics Deal, Rebranding of CSG Graded Slabs; Launch of PSA Vault
EPISODE 46 - Clark, John, and Hyung kick off the show covering several recent hobby news and their immediate reactions to them, which include the WWE/Fanatics deal, the rebranding of CSG graded slabs, and the launch of the PSA Vault. They move on to this week's Hobby Headlines segment, discussing the issue of having more inclusivity in the hobby – more specifically focusing on the benefits of getting more women in the hobby as well as the next generation of kids – and what needs to be done to achieve that goal. Then with the guys preparing to attend and set up at a local live sports card show, they talk about some of the cards they hope to target especially in this particular market. Finally in the regular weekly segment, Pick One, they start off with a podcast listener submission pitting a Bobby Orr 1966 Topps Rookie Card (PSA 6) vs. Wayne Gretzky 1979 O-Pee-Chee Rookie Card (PSA 6); Fernando Tatis Jr. Rainbow Foil Rookie Card vs. Fernando Tatis Jr. Topps Chrome Blue Refractor; and Nikola Jokie 2015 Prizm (PSA 10) just under $600 vs. Mookie Betts 2014 Topps Chrome (PSA 10) just under $800. Check out our Instagram page specifically for this podcast @cardstothemoon so please give us a follow there (and DM us your 'Pick One" pairs to debate on a future podcast episode) and listen to our podcast on the platform of your choice at https://fivecardguys.com/podcast ! You can also follow the guys on Instagram @fivecardguys (Clark); @yntegritysportscards (Hyung); and @tradeyouatrecess (John). And catch some of the best Daily Auctions on eBay at https://fivecardguys.com/dailyauctions If you have any questions about the hobby that you would like addressed, email us at hello@fivecardguys.com or DM us on Instagram at @cardstothemoon or @fivecardguys.
Apr 1, 2022
New Friday Episodes Starting This Week!; Data Dive on Top 10 NBA PPG Leaders on Active Playing List to Identify Underrated and Overrated Players
EPISODE 45 - Clark, John, and Hyung are back with a new second episode this week, which they plan to continue to air every other Friday with hopes of providing two shows every week in the near future. The Friday episodes will typically be shorter as we focus on just one segment where we can go a little more in depth on certain hobby topics or to answer good listener questions (you can submit your questions by DMing us @cardstothemoon or @fivecardguys on Instagram or by emailing hello@fivecardguys.com. In this episode, they take another "Data Dive" and examine the top 10 active NBA players with the highest career average points per game (PPG) to identify some of the best consistent scoring leaders in the game. And then they go through each one on the list and choose whether they are underrated, overrated or properly rated in the hobby. Check out our Instagram page specifically for this podcast @cardstothemoon so please give us a follow there (and DM us your 'Pick One" pairs to debate on a future podcast episode) and listen to our podcast on the platform of your choice at https://fivecardguys.com/podcast ! You can also follow the guys on Instagram @fivecardguys (Clark); @yntegritysportscards (Hyung); and @tradeyouatrecess (John). And catch some of the best Daily Auctions on eBay at https://fivecardguys.com/dailyauctions If you have any questions about the hobby that you would like addressed, email us at hello@fivecardguys.com or DM us on Instagram at @cardstothemoon or @fivecardguys.
Mar 29, 2022
Drake's Impact on the Hobby; Veefriends Trading Cards Worth Thousands of Dollars?; Identifying Undervalued "Sleeper" Sports Cards and Sets
EPISODE 44 - Clark, John, and Hyung start the show by giving their takes on some recent hobby news including what the Upper Deck Radiance triple autograph card of Lebron James, Michael Jordan and Kobe Bryant ultimately sold for (and how much they were off by in their final predictions); what kind of impact Drake has on the hobby as he gets deeper into breaking high-end sports card products; and the recent sales of Veefriends (by zerocool) trading cards on eBay. Then in the Hobby Headlines segment, the guys talk about "sleepers" in the hobby, identifying which cards/sets/players they think are currently undervalued. Conversely, they give their takes on cards that are "cheap" but still not worth investing in. They close off the episode with the regular weekly segment, Pick One. It was the Hot Takes edition of Pick One this week, where Clark, Hyung and John each give two hobby hot takes and debate which one is more likely to happen or more true. The Pick One pairs for this episode include: Ja Morant rookie cards are underpriced vs. Luka Doncic rookie cards are overpriced; Luka Doncic and the Mavericks will surprise everyone and win the championship this year vs. Darius Garland and the Cavaliers will surprise everyone and win the championship this year; Zion Williamson rookie cards will be worth more than Ja Morant rookie cards by the end of next season vs. Zion Williamson rookie cards will be worth close to nothing by the end of next season. Check out our Instagram page specifically for this podcast @cardstothemoon so please give us a follow there (and DM us your 'Pick One" pairs to debate on a future podcast episode) and listen to our podcast on the platform of your choice at https://fivecardguys.com/podcast ! You can also follow the guys on Instagram @fivecardguys (Clark); @yntegritysportscards (Hyung); and @tradeyouatrecess (John). And catch some of the best Daily Auctions on eBay at https://fivecardguys.com/dailyauctions If you have any questions about the hobby that you would like addressed, email us at hello@fivecardguys.com or DM us on Instagram at @cardstothemoon or @fivecardguys.
Mar 22, 2022
Reacting to Big Sports News and How it Might Impact Sports Card Values (Tom Brady Unretired; Drake Ripping Flawless, Tatis Injury); Data Dive on top NHL PPG Leaders and Picking Underrated Players
EPISODE 43 - Clark, John, and Hyung are back together again as they discuss three noteworthy sports and hobby-related news, and how that might impact the card values of the players in question. The recent news include: Tom Brady's unretirement; Drake opening stacks of Panini Flawless basketball cards; and Fernando Tatis Jr.'s wrist fracture putting him on the IL list for three months. But they open the show with their guesses on the final bid of the incredible triple on-card autograph of three GOAT basketball players – Michael Jordan, Lebron James, and Kobe Bryant (the auction closed by the time this show aired and our guesses were a little off the mark!) The guys then introduce a new segment called "Data Dive" where they take one key stat and create a list of the top 10 players who are leading in that category. This week, they tackle the career average points per game (PPG) leaders currently playing in the NHL to measure some of the best consistent scoring leaders. Then finally, they end the show with the regular weekly segment, Pick One. It was the regular edition of Pick One this week, where Clark, Hyung and John each pick two cards and debate which is a better investment. The Pick One pairs for this episode include: Vladimir Guerrero Jr. 2019 Topps Heritage red ink autograph card /70 (PSA 10 - $3850) vs. 2022 Topps Heritage Wander Franco red ink autograph redemption ($4300); Cole Caufield vs Trevor Zegras; Upper Deck Radiance triple autograph card of Michael Jordan, Lebron James, and Kobe Bryant vs. Panini Flawless triple logoman of Giannis Antetokounmpo, Stephen Curry, Kevin Durant. Check out our Instagram page specifically for this podcast @cardstothemoon so please give us a follow there (and DM us your 'Pick One" pairs to debate on a future podcast episode) and listen to our podcast on the platform of your choice at https://fivecardguys.com/podcast ! You can also follow the guys on Instagram @fivecardguys (Clark); @yntegritysportscards (Hyung); and @tradeyouatrecess (John). And catch some of the best Daily Auctions on eBay at https://fivecardguys.com/dailyauctions If you have any questions about the hobby that you would like addressed, email us at hello@fivecardguys.com or DM us on Instagram at @cardstothemoon or @fivecardguys.
Mar 15, 2022
Interview with William Chong of Dolly's Toys and Games on Running a Hobby Shop and Insights from Topps Industry Conference; Thoughts on Launch of zerocool; Playing "Rip or Flop" on Hobby Box Releases
EPISODE 42 - Clark and Hyung chat with William Chong, owner of Dolly's Toys and Games in Toronto, Canada, on his experience running a hobby shop and what's changed over the years in the hobby. He also shared one thing he would change about the sports card industry as well as what insights he's gained about the state of the hobby from his recent trip to the Topps Industry Conference – the first with Fanatics taking over the iconic brand. But off the top, Clark and Hyung discuss the launch of Fanatic's zerocool trading card company that primarily focuses on entertainment and pop culture. And after the interview with William, the guys run through a list of upcoming hobby box releases and play "Rip or Flop" where they indicate if the new release is worth ripping or not. The new sets being released this month include 2022 Topps Opening Day Baseball; 2021 Topps Chrome Formula 1; 2021-22 Panini Prizm Premier League Soccer; 2021 Panini Contenders Football; and 2022 Leaf Vibrance. They end the show with the regular weekly segment, Pick One – Hot Takes Edition, where Clark and Hyung each give two hobby hot takes and debate which is likelier to happen. The Pick One pairs for this episode include: PSA 10 loses steam over the year vs. SGC becomes backlogged and becomes PSA 2.0 over the year; Celebrity Trading Cards will see six-figure sales over the year vs. Digital NFT trading cards will see six-figure sales over the year. Check out our Instagram page specifically for this podcast @cardstothemoon so please give us a follow there (and DM us your 'Pick One" pairs to debate on a future podcast episode) and listen to our podcast on the platform of your choice at https://fivecardguys.com/podcast ! You can also follow the guys on Instagram @fivecardguys (Clark); @yntegritysportscards (Hyung); and @tradeyouatrecess (John). And catch some of the best Daily Auctions on eBay at https://fivecardguys.com/dailyauctions If you have any questions about the hobby that you would like addressed, email us at hello@fivecardguys.com or DM us on Instagram at @cardstothemoon or @fivecardguys.
Mar 8, 2022
Looking for Signs of Shilled Sports Card Auctions and How to Avoid Them; Buy or Sell on Players Who Are Surprisingly in Top 5 Scoring in NHL and NBA
EPISODE 41 - Off the top of this episode, Clark, Hyung, and John reassess their concern level for baseball card values in light of the ongoing MLB lockout. Then in the Hobby Headlines segment, they discuss the problem with shilled auctions, how to spot them, and offer some solutions on how to avoid being a part of one (while waiting for some major platforms to clamp down on shill bidding). The guys then play another round of Fast Five – this time indicating whether they would buy, sell, or hold cards of players who are somewhat surprisingly performing extremely well and currently sitting in the top 5 scoring categories (for both the NHL and NBA). The players include: Jonathan Huberdeau; Nazem Kadri; Johnny Gaudreau; Joel Embiid; and DeMar DeRozan. The show ends off with its regular weekly segment, Pick One – Regular Edition, where they each give two sports cards or sets and debate which one they would rather invest in. The Pick One pairs for this episode include: Trae Young Panini Prizm Silver (PSA 10) at $750 vs. Ja Morant Panini Prizm Silver (PSA 10) at $2,000; Kyle Lewis Bowman Chrome base (PSA 10) at $20 vs. Gavin Lux Bowman Chrome base (PSA 10) at $40; and Luka Doncic Red Prizm /299 (PSA 9) at $2,500 vs. Luka Doncic Silver Prizm (PSA 10) at $3,000. Check out our Instagram page specifically for this podcast @cardstothemoon so please give us a follow there (and DM us your 'Pick One" pairs to debate on a future podcast episode) and listen to our podcast on the platform of your choice at https://fivecardguys.com/podcast ! You can also follow the guys on Instagram @fivecardguys (Clark); @yntegritysportscards (Hyung); and @tradeyouatrecess (John). And catch some of the best Daily Auctions on eBay at https://fivecardguys.com/dailyauctions If you have any questions about the hobby that you would like addressed, email us at hello@fivecardguys.com or DM us on Instagram at @cardstothemoon or @fivecardguys.
Mar 1, 2022
Dissecting the Release of 2022 Topps Series 1 Baseball (Crazy Print Runs; Panini Downtown Insert Ripoff?); And Answering More Listener Questions (PSA Overrated? Future of NFT Sports Cards?)
EPISODE 40 - Clark, Hyung, and John record their longest podcast show to mark the 40th episode by first talking about the record-breaking sale of the Kobe Bryant PMG non-rookie card. Then they dissect the release of 2022 Topps Series 1 Baseball and go over the various pros (plenty of Wander Franco cards to chase plus new Home Field Advantage case hits) and cons (crazy print runs suspected), plus they discuss the greater implications for sports cards collecting if manufacturers continue to print more as well as potential solutions to prevent from entering Junk Wax Era 2.0. The guys also answer three listener questions submitted through the podcast's Instagram page at @cardstothemoon . One question is why are PSA gem mint cards valued much higher currently than other gem mint cards from BGS or SGC. They also answer a card-flipping strategy question and end with a discussion on NFT sports cards. The show ends off with its regular weekly segment, Pick One – Hot Takes Edition, where they each give two hobby hot takes and decide which is more likely to happen. The Pick One pairs for this episode include: Which is the better investment: Kobe Bryant PMG Green /10 vs. Kobe Bryant Topps Chrome Refractor Black Label; With the pandemic winding down, will we see a new boom in the hobby vs. or experience a bit more pain in the hobby; Wander Franco 1st Bowman Chrome autograph card will be worth more than Vladimir Guerrero 1st Bowman Chrome autograph card by the end of the season vs. Wander Franco 1st Bowman Chrome autograph card will be worth less than Bobby Witt Jr. 1st Bowman Chrome autograph card by the end of the season. Check out our Instagram page specifically for this podcast @cardstothemoon so please give us a follow there (and DM us your 'Pick One" pairs to debate on a future podcast episode) and listen to our podcast on the platform of your choice at https://fivecardguys.com/podcast ! You can also follow the guys on Instagram @fivecardguys (Clark); @yntegritysportscards (Hyung); and @tradeyouatrecess (John). And catch some of the best Daily Auctions on eBay at https://fivecardguys.com/dailyauctions If you have any questions about the hobby that you would like addressed, email us at hello@fivecardguys.com or DM us on Instagram at @cardstothemoon or @fivecardguys.
Feb 22, 2022
Key Factors to Consider When Investing in Player's Non-Rookie Cards; Fast Five Segment Returns; Hyung's New Online Shop Open for Business
EPISODE 39 - Clark, Hyung, and John answer another question from a podcast listener in this episode – Is it a better investment to buy a player's non-rookie low-numbered, autograph cards at a low price vs. paying a premium for the player's rookie card? The guys weigh in with their thoughts during the Hobby Headlines segment on which factors to consider if you're investing in a second or third-year card. But off the top of the show, Hyung briefly talks about why he opened up his online shop at https://ysportscards.shop where you can directly buy his slabbed sports cards (as well as go on eBay for daily auctions). Clark, Hyung, and John then play Fast Five where they choose whether they would buy, hold, or sell on five players' sports cards. This week's list includes three football players who just played in the Super Bowl (Joe Burrow, Matthew Stafford, Cooper Kupp) as well as two MLB players coming off of injury seasons (Ronald Acuna Jr. and Mike Trout). The show ends off with its regular weekly segment, Pick One, where they debate which card they would rather invest in. The Pick One pairs for this episode include: Mike Trout Topps Update Rookie Card (PSA 10) vs. Mike Trout 2020 Topps Definitive Collection Autograph Card /5; Juan Soto SSP Gatorade Bath Card vs. Juan Soto 1st Bowman Chrome Autograph Card; Do you send your 1994-97 Topps Finest card in with the coating or without (if there's a 20 per cent chance of getting PSA 10)? Check out our Instagram page specifically for this podcast @cardstothemoon so please give us a follow there (and DM us your 'Pick One" pairs to debate on a future podcast episode) and listen to our podcast on the platform of your choice at https://fivecardguys.com/podcast ! You can also follow the guys on Instagram @fivecardguys (Clark); @yntegritysportscards (Hyung); and @tradeyouatrecess (John). And catch some of the best Daily Auctions on eBay at https://fivecardguys.com/dailyauctions If you have any questions about the hobby that you would like addressed, email us at hello@fivecardguys.com or DM us on Instagram at @cardstothemoon or @fivecardguys.
Feb 15, 2022
Is eBay Authenticity Guarantee Program A Good Thing Or A Hassle?; Are Special Patch Cards (ie. Logoman, Laundry Tag) Worth the Extra High Premium or Is It Just A Gimmick?
EPISODE 38 - Clark, Hyung, and John weigh in on the new eBay Authenticity Guarantee program launched recently including the pros (more assurance for buyers picking up raw cards on eBay) and cons (potential for mishandling and early reports of poor packaging) of using such a service. Then they discuss in the Hobby Headlines segment what kind of trading cards with special features each of them are willing to pay a high premium for. The list includes: Logoman cards / Team Logo patch cards / Laundry Tag patch cards / Serial Numbered cards matching the player's jersey number / Diamond embedded sports cards, to name a few). They end off the show with their weekly Pick One segment including one submitted by a podcast subscriber. This week's Pick One pairs are: 1 Joe Burrow Panini Silver Prizm (PSA 10) vs. 4 Joe Burrow Optic Holo (PSA 10); SGC 10 cards are underrated vs. PSA 9 cards are underrated; Ben Simmons rookie cards can 3x first vs. Karl Anthony Towns rookie cards can 3x first. Check out our Instagram page specifically for this podcast @cardstothemoon so please give us a follow there (and DM us your 'Pick One" pairs to debate on a future podcast episode) and listen to our podcast on the platform of your choice at https://fivecardguys.com/podcast ! You can also follow the guys on Instagram @fivecardguys (Clark); @yntegritysportscards (Hyung); and @tradeyouatrecess (John). And catch some of the best Daily Auctions on eBay at https://fivecardguys.com/dailyauctions If you have any questions about the hobby that you would like addressed, email us at hello@fivecardguys.com or DM us on Instagram at @cardstothemoon or @fivecardguys.
Feb 8, 2022
Strategies On Flipping Your Way to a GOAT Card; Top 3 Tom Brady Rookie Cards; And Addressing Listener Questions and Feedback!
EPISODE 37 - Off the top, Clark, Hyung, and John answer listener questions ranging from what Vladimir Guerrero Jr. rookie cards is good to invest in on a smaller budget to discussing alternative grading options like FCG and SGC and when they're preferable to use. Then the guys get into Hobby Headlines where they discuss strategies they use to try to flip their way to a big time GOAT card. Speaking of GOAT, in light of Tom Brady's retirement, the guys give their top 3 Brady rookie cards to collect if money was no object. And to cap off the show, Clark, Hyung and John play Pick One where they debate between two cards and which they think is the better investment. This week's Pick One pairs are: Ja Morant 2019 Panini Prizm Silver (PSA 10) vs Ja Morant 2019 Optic Holo (PSA 10); Tom Brady 2000 Bowman Chrome Refractor (BGS 9.5) vs Michael Jordan 1986 Fleer Rookie Card; Kylian Mbappe Topps Chrome UEFA Card (PSA 10) vs. Kylian Mbappe World Cup Silver Prizm (PSA 10). Check out our Instagram page specifically for this podcast @cardstothemoon so please give us a follow there (and DM us your 'Pick One" pairs to debate on a future podcast episode) and listen to our podcast on the platform of your choice at https://fivecardguys.com/podcast ! You can also follow the guys on Instagram @fivecardguys (Clark); @yntegritysportscards (Hyung); and @tradeyouatrecess (John). And catch some of the best Daily Auctions on eBay at https://fivecardguys.com/dailyauctions If you have any questions about the hobby that you would like addressed, email us at hello@fivecardguys.com or DM us on Instagram at @fivecardguys.
Feb 1, 2022
Which Real World News Can Impact Sports Card Values (ie. Hall of Fame Induction; Docuseries)?; John's Top 10 List of Vintage + Modern Hockey Cards to Invest In; Making Wrong Super Bowl Picks Again
EPISODE 36 - Having recorded a week earlier before the air date, Clark, Hyung and John took the risk in guessing which team would make it to the Super Bowl – all of them were dead wrong about one of their picks. But they still had fun predicting what would happen to the rookie card value of each of the four QBs if they made it to football's biggest game. For this week's Hobby Headlines, the guys discussed what real world news could impact the value of sports cards in light of the recent Baseball Hall of Fame induction news. For example, does entering the Hall guarantee a nice bump in card value for that player? How about having a docuseries (ie. Drive to Survive) air on TV? Would that catapult prices of certain F1 drivers because of the success of the show? Or would major sporting events like the Olympics or the World Cup be enough for certain cards to gain value because the athlete is participating in the aforementioned events? John introduces a new segment to the show called "Hockey Highlights" where he breaks down his Top 5 list of vintage hockey cards to invest in as well as Top 5 list of modern hockey cards to invest in. Do you agree with either of his lists or did he omit a key player? And as usual, the guys end the show with the weekly Pick One segment – the Hot Takes edition. This week's Pick One pairs are: Vladimir Guerrero Jr. will hit 50 home runs vs. Fernando Tatis Jr. will hit 50 home runs; Joe Burrow cards will go to the moon if he wins the Super Bowl vs. Ja Morant card will go to the moon if he win the NBA Championships; Connor McDavid rookie card values will surpass Wayne Gretzky's one day vs. Patrick Mahomes rookie card values will surpass Tom Brady's one day. Check out our Instagram page specifically for this podcast @cardstothemoon so please give us a follow there (and DM us your 'Pick One" pairs to debate on a future podcast episode) and listen to our podcast on the platform of your choice at https://fivecardguys.com/podcast ! You can also follow the guys on Instagram @fivecardguys (Clark); @yntegritysportscards (Hyung); and @tradeyouatrecess (John). And catch some of the best Daily Auctions on eBay at https://fivecardguys.com/dailyauctions If you have any questions about the hobby that you would like addressed, email us at hello@fivecardguys.com or DM us on Instagram at @fivecardguys.
Jan 25, 2022
Interview with Scottie B. Cards on Undervalued Baseball Cards, Selling Prospects, and Creating Content for 10K YouTube Subscribers; Hyung's Experience Submitting to SGC and FCG
EPISODE 35 - Scott Baldwin, aka Scottie B. Cards on both YouTube and Instagram , joined Clark, Hyung and John for this podcast episode to share his wealth of knowledge on baseball and how that might impact baseball card prices. They specifically go over which players seem to be undervalued, talk about investing in prospects, and how to build a successful YouTube sports card channel. Plus he weighs in on whether the Wander Franco Bowman's Best card is his true flagship rookie card as well as his thoughts on Fanatics buying out Topps. But off the top of the episode Hyung shares his recent experience submitting cards in bulk to SGC and FCG (Forensic Card Grading) for grading. The guys end the show with the regular edition of Pick One where they debate which cards they would rather invest in. This week's Pick One pairs are: Mookie Betts Bowman Chrome 1st Autograph Card vs. Bo Bichette Bowman Chrome 1st Autograph Card; Which is more lucrative? Investing in prospects or invest in rookies after their first or second year; Luka Doncic Panini Prizm Silver (PSA 10) vs. Luka Doncic Optic Holo (PSA 10). Check out our Instagram page specifically for this podcast @cardstothemoon so please give us a follow there (and DM us your 'Pick One" pairs to debate on a future podcast episode) and listen to our podcast on the platform of your choice at https://fivecardguys.com/podcast ! You can also follow the guys on Instagram @fivecardguys (Clark); @yntegritysportscards (Hyung); and @tradeyouatrecess (John). And catch some of the best Daily Auctions on eBay at https://fivecardguys.com/dailyauctions To follow Scottie B. Cards on Instagram, go to https://instagram.com/scottie_b_cards and to subscribe to his YouTube channel, the link is: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCHn59OriZgjTg-AEIV_UNow If you have any questions about the hobby that you would like addressed, email us at hello@fivecardguys.com or DM us on Instagram at @fivecardguys.
Jan 18, 2022
Is Wander Franco's Flagship Rookie Really in 2021 Bowman's Best?; Making Super Bowl Picks; Plus Is Topps Dynasty Super Underrated?
EPISODE 34 - Clark, Hyung, and John get into the contentious debate of which Wander Franco rookie card is his flagship rookie card. Is it in the 2021 Bowman's Best set due to a simple change in how prospects within that set are numbered (we explain in the show)? But off the top, the guys make their Super Bowl picks last week before the playoffs began (and one pick is already "dead wrong.") They end the show with the regular Pick One segment (the Hot Takes edition) by giving two hobby hot takes and then debating which one is more likely to happen. This week's Pick One pairs include: Foresnic Card Grading (FCG) becomes the next respected grading company to fill the void of BGS vs. SGC gold label passes BGS 10 pristine (not black label) in terms of pricing; The hobby will accept the 2021 Bowman's Best Wander Franco as his true first major league rookie card vs. the hobby will accept Topps Dynasty as the "Flawless/NT" of baseball; Lebron James Topps Chrome Rookie Card (PSA 10) will hit sub-$10K in value vs. Luka Doncic Panini Silver Prizm (PSA 10) will hit sub-$2K. Check out our Instagram page specifically for this podcast @cardstothemoon so please give us a follow there (and DM us your 'Pick One" pairs to debate on a future podcast episode) and listen to our podcast on the platform of your choice at https://fivecardguys.com/podcast ! You can also follow the guys on Instagram @fivecardguys (Clark); @yntegritysportscards (Hyung); and @tradeyouatrecess (John). And catch some of the best Daily Auctions on eBay at https://fivecardguys.com/dailyauctions If you have any questions about the hobby that you would like addressed, email us at hello@fivecardguys.com or DM us on Instagram at @fivecardguys.
Jan 11, 2022
More Hobby Hot Take Predictions for 2022 (Relic Patch Cards Making A Big Comeback? Fanatics Buying A Grading Company?); Are Modern Basketball Parallel Cards Worth $200K?
EPISODE 33 - The whole gang is back for this first full episode of 2022 and the guys, Clark, Hyung, and John give more hobby predictions for 2022 with some hot takes ranging from relic cards making a huge comeback to Fanatics not done buying out companies this year. But they kick off the show debating if the recent sale of the Lebron James 2020 Panini Prizm Gold Refractor (Kobe Bryant dunk tribute card) graded PSA 9 for more than $200K is insane or actually reasonable. Then they end the show with the regular Pick One segment by pitting two cards against each other and debating which one they'd rather invest in. This week's Pick One pairs include: Fernando Tatis Rainbow Foil Rookie Card vs. Vladimir Guerrero Topps Chrome Xfractor Card; Juan Soto 1st Bowman Chrome Base Autograph Card vs. Lewis Hamilton Topps Chrome Refractor PSA 10; Luka Doncic Silver Prizm Rookie Card PSA 10 vs. Luka Doncic Select Light Blue /299 PSA 10. Check out our Instagram page specifically for this podcast @cardstothemoon so please give us a follow there (and DM us your 'Pick One" pairs to debate on a future podcast episode) and listen to our podcast on the platform of your choice at https://fivecardguys.com/podcast ! You can also follow the guys on Instagram @fivecardguys (Clark); @yntegritysportscards (Hyung); and @tradeyouatrecess (John). And catch some of the best Daily Auctions on eBay at https://fivecardguys.com/dailyauctions If you have any questions about the hobby that you would like addressed, email us at hello@fivecardguys.com or DM us on Instagram at @fivecardguys.
Jan 6, 2022
BONUS EPISODE: Fanatics Buys Out Topps – What Happens Next In The Hobby?
BONUS EPISODE 32: Clark and Hyung take a deeper dive into the massive news that Fanatics bought out Topps for a reported $500M-plus. What does that mean for the hobby exactly? Was the $500M too much or a steal to acquire Topps? Is Panini America the next acquisition target for Fanatics? Any concern about a Fanatics monopoly and what that might mean for the card market? Are there any legitimate competitors to Fanatics now or in the future? We tackle these questions head on in this episode. For the transcript of our unaired episode on our 2022 hobby predictions (where we talked about everything from the future of NFTs in the hobby space to the state of retail this year) plus what our own personal collecting and investing hobby goals are, read the post here on fivecardguys.com Check out our Instagram page specifically for this podcast @cardstothemoon so please give us a follow there (and DM us your 'Pick One" pairs to debate on a future podcast episode) and listen to our podcast on the platform of your choice at https://fivecardguys.com/podcast ! You can also follow the guys on Instagram @fivecardguys (Clark); @yntegritysportscards (Hyung); and @tradeyouatrecess (John). And catch some of the best Daily Auctions on eBay at https://fivecardguys.com/dailyauctions If you have any questions about the hobby that you would like addressed, email us at hello@fivecardguys.com or DM us on Instagram at @fivecardguys.
Jan 4, 2022
Predicting Fanatics Buying Out Topps In 2022 (Mini-Episode); Full Transcription Coming of Other 2022 Hobby Predictions; Plus Bonus Episode Coming Thursday on Fanatics/Topps Deal!!
MINI-EPISODE 31: Yes, it's a mini-episode because, unfortunately, we ran into some technical audio issues late in the editing process. But as we mentioned in the intro, we happened to talk about our 2022 hobby predictions while we were recording last week – and one of them was the possibility of Fanatics buying out Topps this year! So we cut out that segment of the show to play for you (even with the bad audio) our reasoning on why this was likely to happen – maybe not in the first week of the new year though. We hope you take a quick listen. For those who are curious to hear about our other predictions we think might happen in the sports card world this year, we'll transcribe the unaired episode and put it up on fivecardguys.com PLUS, we will have a bonus episode for you this Thursday, following up on the big Fanatics/Topps news and what we think will happen next! Check out our Instagram page specifically for this podcast @cardstothemoon so please give us a follow there (and DM us your 'Pick One" pairs to debate on a future podcast episode) and listen to our podcast on the platform of your choice at https://fivecardguys.com/podcast ! You can also follow the guys on Instagram @fivecardguys (Clark); @yntegritysportscards (Hyung); and @tradeyouatrecess (John). And catch some of the best Daily Auctions on eBay at https://fivecardguys.com/dailyauctions If you have any questions about the hobby that you would like addressed, email us at hello@fivecardguys.com or DM us on Instagram at @fivecardguys.
Dec 28, 2021
2021 Hobby Predictions We Got Right and Dead Wrong; Rating Recent Record Breaking Hobby Sales; Pick One - Hot Takes of What To Expect in the Hobby in 2022
EPISODE 30 - To end the 2021 season of Cards To The Moon, Clark, Hyung, and John look back at the year and see which hobby predictions they got right (ie. Stephen Curry cards to the moon!) and which ones they got dead wrong (ie. investing in Lakers this season or MPJ). But before they get into their hits and misses of 2021, the guys share their initial thoughts on Logan Paul's $3.5M purchase of an authenticated case of 1st edition Pokemon cards. And then they go over some other recent record breaking sales in the hobby (including a $750K+ Luka Doncic as well as $72K Spiderman PMG) and discuss whether they think the buyer overpaid or got a steal. The guys then end off the last show of 2021 with the "Pick One – Hot Takes Edition" with each offering two hot takes on what they expect to see in the hobby in 2022, which they will subsequently debate on which is more likely to occur. The Pick One pairs in this episode are: Bobby Witt Jr. 1st Bowman Chrome Auto will be a six-figure card (non superfractor) vs. Wander Franco 1st Bowman Chrome Autograph will be a six-figure card (non superfractor); The Honus Wagner T206 will become the first eight-figure card vs. any other card will become the first eight-figure card; Hockey cards are going to see a major boom in 2022 vs. golf cards are going to see a major boom in 2022. Check out our Instagram page specifically for this podcast @cardstothemoon so please give us a follow there (and DM us your 'Pick One" pairs to debate on a future podcast episode) and listen to our podcast on the platform of your choice at https://fivecardguys.com/podcast ! You can also follow the guys on Instagram @fivecardguys (Clark); @yntegritysportscards (Hyung); and @tradeyouatrecess (John). And catch some of the best Daily Auctions on eBay at https://fivecardguys.com/dailyauctions If you have any questions about the hobby that you would like addressed, email us at hello@fivecardguys.com or DM us on Instagram at @fivecardguys.
Dec 21, 2021
Are Color Match Parallel Cards Worth The Premium (plus other very specific collector preference cards)?; Too Late to Invest in 3-Point King Stephen Curry Rookies?; Talking PC Christmas Wish List Cards
EPISODE 29 - Clark, Hyung, and John discuss off the top what they would do with F1 sports cards (in particular with Lewis Hamilton and Max Verstappen cards) now that the finale results are in. Plus they talk about whether it's too late to buy high-end sports cards of Stephen Curry now that he's the all-time 3-point leader. And in this week's "Hobby Headlines" segment, the guys give their take on whether it's worth the long-term investment in specific cards that are valued higher right now for very specific reasons such as "color match" cards where the color of the player's uniform matches the color of the parallel card (ie. Jayson Tatum Green Prizm rookie card). Or is it worth a premium for serial numbered cards that happen to be the jersey number of the player. Or are multi-color patch cards worth significantly more than patch cards with just one or two colors visible. Plus with Christmas around the corner, they play "Christmas Wish List" where Clark, Hyung, and John share which card they would love to have for their PC and that they would never sell. To cap off the show, they play "Pick One – Regular Edition" with each offering two sports cards, and then debating which one they'd rather invest in. The Pick One pairs in this episode are: Fernando Tatis Topps Chrome base auto (PSA 10) vs. Vladimir Guerrero Jr. Topps Chrome refractor auto (BGS 9.5/10); Stephen Curry Topps Chrome rookie card (PSA 10) vs. 1 Bitcoin; Luka Doncic Panini Silver Prizm (PSA 10) for $3,500 vs. Trae Young Panini Silver Prizm (PSA 10) for $1,200. Check out our Instagram page specifically for this podcast @cardstothemoon so please give us a follow there (and DM us your 'Pick One" pairs to debate on a future podcast episode) and listen to our podcast on the platform of your choice at https://fivecardguys.com/podcast ! You can also follow the guys on Instagram @fivecardguys (Clark); @yntegritysportscards (Hyung); and @tradeyouatrecess (John). And catch some of the best Daily Auctions on eBay at https://fivecardguys.com/dailyauctions If you have any questions about the hobby that you would like addressed, email us at hello@fivecardguys.com or DM us on Instagram at @fivecardguys.
Dec 14, 2021
Interview with Ezra Levine (CEO of Collectable) on 2022 Hobby Predictions and the Mint Collective Event in Vegas; Future of F1 sports card values; More Hot Takes in 'Pick One' Segment
EPISODE 28 - Clark, Hyung, and John welcome special guest Ezra Levine, CEO of Collectable, who talks about his company – a fractional investment platform/app that allows users to own shares of high-end iconic sports cards. Plus Levine provides more details about the upcoming Mint Collective Event hosted by Collectable, taking place from Jan. 28 to 30, 2022 in Las Vegas, with the goal of bringing both sports card collectors and investors together at this one-of-a-kind event with an impressive roster of well-renowned speakers. He also reveals his 2022 hobby predictions including the sale of an eight-figure sports card. But the guys start the show with their own predictions on the value of F1 sports cards, especially after the exciting race finale this past weekend between Lewis Hamilton and Max Verstappen. Then they end the show playing "Pick One – Hot Takes Edition" with each offering two hobby hot takes and then choosing which one is more believable. The Pick One pairs in this episode are: Barry Bond rookie cards are undervalued vs. Tiger Woods rookie cards are undervalued; Modern case hits are bad long-term investments vs. Rare parallels are bad long-term investments; Kaboom inserts are overrated vs. Color Blasts are overrated. We have a new Instagram page specifically for this podcast @cardstothemoon so please give us a follow there (and DM us your 'Pick One" pairs to debate on a future podcast episode) and listen to our podcast on the platform of your choice at https://fivecardguys.com/podcast ! You can also follow the guys on Instagram @fivecardguys (Clark); @yntegritysportscards (Hyung); and @tradeyouatrecess (John). And catch some of the best Daily Auctions on eBay at https://fivecardguys.com/dailyauctions If you have any questions about the hobby that you would like addressed, email us at hello@fivecardguys.com or DM us on Instagram at @fivecardguys.
Dec 7, 2021
Giannis Antetokounmpo the Hobby Ambassador?; Don't Get FOMO and Buy Pumped Up Cards (ie. Mac Jones Donruss Base); Showing and Telling Cards We Bought Recently and Why
EPISODE 27 - Clark, Hyung, and John have a laugh at Giannis Antetokounmpo bringing attention to the hobby in a recent press conference. Then they get into this week's Hobby Headlines, addressing the issue of sports cards that get pumped up in value (ie. Mac Jones Donruss Base Rookie Card PSA 10 that sold recently for an incredible $2.5K) and what you should do when you see these things happen. Hint: Don't buy into the FOMO effect. The guys also introduce a new segment titled, "Show And Tell" in which they share which cards they recently picked up and are extremely bullish on. They end the show playing "Pick One" as usual with each of the guys offering two sports cards and then debating which one they'd rather have. The Pick One pairs in this episode are: Fernando Tatis 2016 Bowman 1st Chrome base autograph card vs. Wander Franco 2019 Bowman 1st Chrome base autograph card; Zion Williamson Panini Prizm base card PSA 10 vs. Michael Porter Jr. Panini Prizm Silver PSA 10; Luka Doncic Panini Select Courtside Base rookie card vs. Luka Doncic Panini Select Concourse Silver rookie card. We have a new Instagram page specifically for this podcast @cardstothemoon so please give us a follow there and listen to our podcast on the platform of your choice at https://fivecardguys.com/podcast ! You can also follow the guys on Instagram @fivecardguys (Clark); @yntegritysportscards (Hyung); and @tradeyouatrecess (John). And catch some of the best Daily Auctions on eBay at https://fivecardguys.com/dailyauctions If you have any questions about the hobby that you would like addressed, email us at hello@fivecardguys.com or DM us on Instagram at @fivecardguys.
Nov 30, 2021
Taking a Deep Dive Into Josh Luber's White Paper/Essay on the State of the Hobby; Modern Base Prices Continue to Tumble – Time to Buy or Sell Off Quickly?; Pick One (Hot Takes Edition!)
EPISODE 26 - Clark, Hyung, and John kick off this show with what they're doing with modern base cards as the prices continue to tumble. Is it time to panic and liquidate or buy more at the dip? Then the guys get into the meat of today's episode by dissecting Josh Luber's (StockX Founder and now Chief Vision Officer of Fanatics Trading Cards) insightful White Paper/Essay on the state of the hobby. They discuss whether they agree or disagree on some of his key points including his reason for the hobby boom and subsequent major correction earlier this year. And they talk about whether they share in Luber's optimism of the hobby's future. Plus they react to some of his surprising statements in a recent interview such as his initial thoughts of Fanatics Trading Cards not likely to produce their own branded trading cards or set up their own grading company. This episode ends as usual with the "Pick One segment - the Hot Takes edition" with each of the guys offering two hobby hot takes and then debating on which they believe in more. The Pick One pairs in this episode are: PSA 10 is underrated vs. BGS 10 is overrated; Wander Franco will be the 2022 AL MVP vs. Luis Robert will be the 2022 AL MVP; and the Panini Select set will be irrelevant by 2026 vs. Upper Deck Hockey will be irrelevant by 2026. We have a new Instagram page specifically for this podcast @cardstothemoon so please give us a follow there! You can also follow the guys on Instagram @fivecardguys (Clark); @yntegritysportscards (Hyung); and @tradeyouatrecess (John). And catch some of the best Daily Auctions on eBay at https://fivecardguys.com/dailyauctions If you have any questions about the hobby that you would like addressed, email us at hello@fivecardguys.com or DM us on Instagram at @fivecardguys.
Nov 23, 2021
Lessons Learned From Attending Live In-Person Card Show; Guessing the Cost and Turnaround Time of PSA Regular Service; Pick One Segment (Lewis Hamilton Refractor vs. Connor McDavid Young Guns)
EPISODE 25 - Clark, Hyung, and John discuss about the potential impacts of PSA opening up its regular service again this week, and offer guesses on how much it will now cost plus at what length of turnaround time will it be too much to return to PSA. Then the guys talk about their recent visit to a live in-person card show (the Sports Card Expo in Toronto), and share what they liked and disliked about the show. They also share what they ended up buying, trading, and selling, and what their strategies were to get the best deals. Finally, the show ends as usual with the "Pick One segment - the regular edition" with each of them offering two cards or players and then debating which one they would rather invest in. The Pick One pairs in this episode are: Lewis Hamilton Refractor Card vs. Connor McDavid Young Guns Card; Go back in on investing in base cards at 50% of its current market value or just invest in low-number serial numbered cards; and Stephen Curry Bowman rookie card (BGS 9.5) vs. Stephen Curry Bowman rookie card (PSA 9). We have a new Instagram page specifically for this podcast @cardstothemoon so please give us a follow there! You can also follow the guys on Instagram @fivecardguys (Clark); @yntegritysportscards (Hyung); and @tradeyouatrecess (John). And catch some of the best Daily Auctions on eBay at https://fivecardguys.com/dailyauctions If you have any questions about the hobby that you would like addressed, email us at hello@fivecardguys.com or DM us on Instagram at @fivecardguys.
Nov 16, 2021
Interview with Chris Costa on Opening "Card Vault", Using Tech to Grow The Hobby, and Meeting A-Listers; Should Breakers Claim The Best Spots?; Pick One (Hot Takes Edition)
EPISODE 24 - Clark, Hyung, and John welcome special guest Chris Costa (aka Costa Cards on Instagram) who talks about opening up a 1,600-square foot retail hobby shop to go along with his successful Big Night Breaks business. Costa also brings great insight into the hobby as a serial entrepreneur and shares what he'd like to see happen as the hobby grows and evolves. He also dishes on one of the coolest celebrity he's met since reentering the hobby (in addition to meeting Steve Aoki, Shaq, and Robert Kraft). The boys also discuss whether breakers should be able to claim the best spots (a controversial issue first posted on cardporn on Instagram). And they end the episode playing "Pick One - the hot takes edition" with each of them offering two hot hobby takes and then debating on which one is more true. This week's Pick One choices include: Paper parallels are better then Chrome parallels vs. SSP image variation are better then numbered rare flagship cards; Juan Soto will win 4 MVP awards vs. Shohei Ohtani will win 4 MVP awards; and Panini Select Basketball will overtake Panini Prizm Basketball vs. Optic Football will overtake Panini Prizm Football. We have a new Instagram page specifically for this podcast @cardstothemoon so please give us a follow there! You can also follow the guys on Instagram @fivecardguys (Clark); @yntegritysportscards (Hyung); and @tradeyouatrecess (John). And catch some of the best Daily Auctions on eBay at https://fivecardguys.com/dailyauctions If you have any questions about the hobby that you would like addressed, email us at hello@fivecardguys.com or DM us on Instagram at @fivecardguys.
Nov 9, 2021
Beginning of the End for Topps?; How to Best Prepare for Local In-Person Card Shows; Invest in Luka Doncic Silver PSA 8 or Luka Doncic Base PSA 10?; Introducing New "Double Down" Segment
EPISODE 23 - Clark, Hyung, and John question if it's the beginning of the end for Topps as the iconic company loses another trading card license – this time it's the WWE trading card license, which will now go to Panini America. Then moving on to this week's "Hobby Headlines," the guys get prepared for the local card show (the Sports Card Expo in Toronto) and offer tips on how to best prepare for any in-person card shows (ie. bring lots of cash and know relative comps of the cards you're looking to buy.) The boys then introduce a new segment called, "Double Down" in which they choose a card or player they are still super bullish on and looking to buy more of. Last but not least, Clark, Hyung and John, play "Pick One -the regular edition" with each of them offering two cards or players and then debating which one they would rather invest in. The Pick One pairs in this episode are: Fernando Tatis Sapphire rookie card vs. Fernando Tatis Foilboard rookie card; Rip for free multiple Panini Prizm basketball boxes vs. Rip for free one Panini Flawless basketball box; and Luka Doncic Silver Prizm rookie card (PSA 8) vs. Luka Doncic Base Prizm rookie card (PSA 10). We have a new Instagram page specifically for this podcast @cardstothemoon so please give us a follow there! You can also follow the guys on Instagram @fivecardguys (Clark); @yntegritysportscards (Hyung); and @tradeyouatrecess (John). And catch some of the best Daily Auctions on eBay at https://fivecardguys.com/dailyauctions If you have any questions about the hobby that you would like addressed, email us at hello@fivecardguys.com or DM us on Instagram at @fivecardguys.
Nov 2, 2021
Time To Panic And Sell On Mahomes, Bellinger, And These Studs?; Revisiting "Dead Wrong" Moves Made In The Hobby; Pitchers Or D-Men To Gain Hobby Relevance Soon? (Pick One Hot Takes Edition!)
EPISODE 22 - Clark, Hyung, and John, open the show and discuss the surprise that Upper Deck has signed a licensing agreement with the NHL and NHLPA (and not Fanatics). They move on to this week's "Hobby Headlines" where the guys talk about whether it's time to panic on such stud players as Patrick Mahomes, Cody Bellinger, Mookie Betts, and Russell Westbrook, ranking each on a panic scale with "1" being "not worried at all" to "10" being, "Where's the panic button?" The boys also revisit some of their "Dead Wrong" moves again in the hobby and what they've learned from past mistakes. Lastly, they end the episode playing "Pick One" with each of them offering two hot takes this week and then debating which one is more likely to happen. The Pick One pairs in this episode include: LaMelo Ball will lead the Hornets to an NBA Championship vs. Lonzo Ball will lead the Bulls to an NBA Championship; Baseball pitchers will regain hobby relevance vs. Hockey defensemen will regain hobby relevance; and Patrick Mahomes will become the GOAT in football when his career is done vs. Connor McDavid will become the GOAT in hockey when his career is done. We have a new Instagram page specifically for this podcast @cardstothemoon so please give us a follow there! You can also follow the guys on Instagram @fivecardguys (Clark); @yntegritysportscards (Hyung); and @tradeyouatrecess (John). And catch some of the best Daily Auctions on eBay at https://fivecardguys.com/dailyauctions If you have any questions about the hobby that you would like addressed, email us at hello@fivecardguys.com or DM us on Instagram at @fivecardguys.
Oct 26, 2021
How Fast Is The PSA Express Service Really?; Weighing In On The Alleged Fake Card Slabbed By HGA Controversy; Marvel Cards vs. Golf Cards (Pick One)
EPISODE 21 - Hyung starts the show with his recent high-end PSA subs he got back using its impressive (albeit expensive) express service. Clark and John join the show to discuss the controversy of the alleged fake Michael Jordan card slabbed by HGA, and what grading companies in general need to do to build credibility. Plus the guys play "Fast Five" indicating whether they would buy, sell, or hold on the players selected. This week, the first three players are considered to be breakout candidates this season in the NBA (RJ Barrett, OG Anunoby; Jaren Jackson Jr.) plus two rookie QBs after Week 7 of the NFL (Trevor Lawrence and Mac Jones). They end the episode as usual playing "Pick One" with each of them offering two players, cards, or card sets and then debating which one is more likely to happen. The Pick One pairs this week include: Yordan Alvarez vs. Bo Bichette; Fernando Tatis Jr. 2016 Bowman Chrome Rookie Autograph Card vs. Ronald Acuna Jr. 2017 Bowman Chrome Rookie Autograph Card; Marvel cards vs. Golf cards. We have a new Instagram page specifically for this podcast @cardstothemoon so please give us a follow there! You can also follow the guys on Instagram @fivecardguys (Clark); @yntegritysportscards (Hyung); and @tradeyouatrecess (John). And catch some of the best Daily Auctions on eBay at https://fivecardguys.com/dailyauctions If you have any questions about the hobby that you would like addressed, email us at hello@fivecardguys.com or DM us on Instagram at @fivecardguys.
Oct 19, 2021
Hobby Websites And Apps We Use To Help Find Sports Card Deals; Making Championship Picks for NHL and NBA; Pick One (Hot Takes Edition) Returns!
EPISODE 20 - Clark, Hyung, and John make their picks right off the top for who is going win the Stanley Cup and Larry O'Brien trophies for hockey and basketball, respectively, as the regular season is now underway. Plus they choose one player from the NHL and NBA they think will take the next step and have a spectacular season. Moving on to this week's "Hobby Headlines," the guys talk about all the apps and websites they use to help inform them to make good sports card deals (links to websites and apps discussed in this episode are available below.) Clark, Hyung and John also pick which player in the top 10 fantasy draft rankings for both hockey and basketball they think will increase the most in value this season compared to their current prices. Lastly, they play "Pick One" Hot Takes Edition again with each of them offering two hot takes and then debating which one is more likely to happen. This week, the Pick One pairs include: Jordan Poole has a break-out All-Star season vs. Nickeil Alexander-Walker has a break-out All-Star season; Tiger Woods will win another major before his career is done vs. LeBron James will tie Michael Jordan for 6 rings before his career is done; Vladimir Guerrero Jr. wins the triple crown vs. Shohei Ohtani repeats this season with his amazing pitching and batting stats next year. USEFUL HOBBY WEBSITES/APPS Card Ladder Market Movers (coupon code: fivecardguys for 20% off first month's payment) 130point.com PSA Population Report BGS Population Report Blowout Cards Forum We have a new Instagram page specifically for this podcast @cardstothemoon so please give us a follow there! You can also follow the guys on Instagram @fivecardguys (Clark); @yntegritysportscards (Hyung); and @tradeyouatrecess (John). And catch some of the best Daily Auctions on eBay at https://fivecardguys.com/dailyauctions If you have any questions about the hobby that you would like addressed, email us at hello@fivecardguys.com or DM us on Instagram at @fivecardguys.
Oct 12, 2021
Is Ultra Modern Sports Card Base Game Dead?; Thoughts On PWCC Launching Own Auction Platform; Which Card Would You Invest In (For $100, $500, $1000)
EPISODE 19 - Clark, Hyung, and John discuss off the top the recent news of PWCC launching their own auction platform and what that might mean for eBay. And in this week's "Hobby Headlines," the guys also get into whether the base game (ie. flipping graded base cards) of ultra modern sports card is now dead or about to ramp up with the start of the NBA season. Clark, Hyung and John also play "On A Budget" the regular edition, which means they each suggest what sports card they would invest in at the $100, $500, and $1,000 level. Lastly, they play "Pick One" again where each of them pit two cards or sets against one another, and they decide which is the best investment. This week, the Pick One pairs include: 1952 Topps Mickey Mantle (PSA 8) vs. 2003 Exquisite Collection Lebron James Rookie Patch Autograph Card; Lebron James Topps Chrome Rookie Card vs. Mike Trout Bowman Chrome Rookie Autograph Card; and Juan Soto Topps Flagship Card vs. Juan Soto Panini Unlicensed Card. We have a new Instagram page specifically for this podcast @cardstothemoon so please give us a follow there! You can also follow the guys on Instagram @fivecardguys (Clark); @yntegritysportscards (Hyung); and @tradeyouatrecess (John). And catch some of the best Daily Auctions on eBay at https://fivecardguys.com/dailyauctions If you have any questions about the hobby that you would like addressed, email us at hello@fivecardguys.com or DM us on Instagram at @fivecardguys.
Oct 5, 2021
Fanatics Taking Over The Hobby World?; Tips And Tricks To Get Good Sports Card Deals; Pick One (Hot Takes Edition!)
EPISODE 18 - Clark, Hyung, and John theorize about what happened in that video where a Donruss Optic football card was found in a Bowman Chrome baseball card pack. Moving on to "Hobby Headlines," the guys get deep into what the future of the hobby might look like with recent news from Fanatics that the company aspires to be a "one-stop shop" in five years when its MLB and NBA licensing deals come into effect (and all the current players in the hobby that might be in trouble including PSA, PWCC, local card stores, eBay). Clark, Hyung and John also introduce a new segment called "Tricks of the Trade" where they offer tips and advice on anything hobby related including how to find good sports card deals on eBay, and when to buy sports cards. To wrap up the show, they play "Pick One" – the Hot Takes edition – where each of them give two hot takes and they decide which one is more believable such as HGA is better than SGC vs. BGS is better than PSA; Tyler Herro will be out of the league in five years vs. Cody Bellinger will be out of the league in five years; and Shai Gilgeous-Alexander will win an MVP in his career vs. Michael Porter Jr. will win an MVP in his career. We have a new Instagram page specifically for this podcast @cardstothemoon so please give us a follow there! You can also follow the guys on Instagram @fivecardguys (Clark); @yntegritysportscards (Hyung); and @tradeyouatrecess (John). And catch some of the best Daily Auctions on eBay at https://fivecardguys.com/dailyauctions If you have any questions about the hobby that you would like addressed, email us at hello@fivecardguys.com or DM us on Instagram at @fivecardguys.
Sep 28, 2021
Good, Bad and Ugly of Crossover Grading; Showing Hobby Love to Influencers We Follow; Debating Panini vs. Topps
EPISODE 17 - Clark, Hyung, and John recap their case break of 2021 Topps Chrome Baseball with their hobby friends – and reveal the monster hit of the night. And in the "Hobby Headlines" segment, the guys dive deep into crossover grading (ie. when you should and shouldn't do it) in light of the news of the Lebron James Exquisite Rookie Autograph Card that crossed over from BGS 9.5 Gem Mint to a PSA 10/10. In a new segment called "Hobby Shoutout," Clark, Hyung, and John give props to those who they go to in the hobby for education and/or entertainment value (such as Scott Baldwin (@scottie_b_cards on Instagram), Geoff Wilson (@sportscardinvestor) and Sasha T (@sashatamaddon). They wrap up the show with the regular "Pick One" segment where they offer two players/cards/sets, and then debate which one they'd rather invest in. This week, the Pick One pairs include: Derek Carr vs. Jimmy Garoppolo rookie cards; Panini vs. Topps; and 2021 Panini Select Basketball vs. 2021 Donruss Optic Basketball. You can follow the guys on Instagram @fivecardguys (Clark); @yntegritysportscards (Hyung); and @tradeyouatrecess (John). And catch some of the best Daily Auctions on eBay at https://fivecardguys.com/dailyauctions If you have any questions about the hobby that you would like addressed, email us at hello@fivecardguys.com or DM us on Instagram at @fivecardguys.
Sep 21, 2021
Strategies To Making Short-Term Flips; Playing On A Budget (High-Roller Edition); And More Hot Takes (Knicks Will Win the Championship? Trout Cards Are Overvalued? Jokic Goes Back to Back MVP?)
EPISODE 16 - Clark, Hyung, and John revisit their discussion on who deserves to win the AL MVP (Vladdy vs. Shohei) and whose sports card they'd rather invest in now. Plus they get into their strategies of flipping cards in-season (or short-term flips) as a way to possibly build capital and invest in bigger cards. The guys also play "On A Budget" but this time it's the "high-roller edition" where they choose cards they like to invest in if they had $2,000, $5,000, and $10,000. To wrap up the show, they return to the "Pick One" segment, the hot takes edition, where they offer two hot takes and each one chooses which is more likely to happen, and what might be the sports card implications of that. You can follow the guys on Instagram @fivecardguys (Clark); @yntegritysportscards (Hyung); and @tradeyouatrecess (John). And catch some of the best Daily Auctions on eBay at https://fivecardguys.com/dailyauctions If you have any questions about the hobby that you would like addressed, email us at hello@fivecardguys.com or DM us on Instagram at @fivecardguys.
Sep 14, 2021
QB Picks With Major Card Value Upside As New NFL Season Begins; New "Buy Buy Buy" Segment Showcasing Recent Sports Cards Bought; Hot Takes Galore (ie. Vladdy over Shohei as AL MVP?)
EPISODE 15 - Clark, Hyung, and John talk about the recent PSA update announcement and whether that changes anything (not really). Plus they give their QB picks and NBA sleepers for this upcoming season on who can potentially see their card value jump. And in the name of transparency, each of the guys discuss sports cards they recently bought and why they're super high on the player. The show caps off with the popular Pick One segment but this time with a twist. Instead of choosing two players to pit against each other (and then debating on which is the better investment), the guys give two hot takes and then they debate on which of the hot takes are more likely to happen (ie. Luka Doncic never wins an NBA Championship vs. Connor McDavid never wins a Stanley Cup). You can follow the guys on Instagram @fivecardguys (Clark); @yntegritysportscards (Hyung); and @tradeyouatrecess (John). And catch some of the best Daily Auctions on eBay at https://fivecardguys.com/dailyauctions If you have any questions about the hobby that you would like addressed, email us at hello@fivecardguys.com or DM us on Instagram at @fivecardguys.
Sep 7, 2021
How To Make Safe Trades In Today's Hobby; Ready For Launch Segment Returns; Pick One ('90s Basketball Rare Inserts vs. Modern Basketball Case Hits and more!)
EPISODE 14: Clark, Hyung, and John usually talk about buying and selling sports cards, but in this episode, they get into the art of trading in the hobby and how to do so as safe and secure as possible (whether it's via Kijiji, Instagram or any other platform). Then the guys all pick one sports card they think is undervalued and can potentially explode in the Ready For Launch segment. Plus, they play "Pick One" again pitting two athletes or cards against each other to debate which one they rather invest in. This week's Pick One pairs include: Trevor Lawrence vs. Aaron Rodgers; 1st Bowman vs. Topps Flagship; and '90s Basketball Rare Inserts vs. Modern Basketball Case Hits. You can follow the guys on Instagram @fivecardguys (Clark); @yntegritysportscards (Hyung); and @tradeyouatrecess (John). And catch some of the best Daily Auctions on eBay at https://fivecardguys.com/dailyauctions If you have any questions about the hobby that you would like addressed, email us at hello@fivecardguys.com or DM us on Instagram at @fivecardguys.
Aug 31, 2021
Underrated Plays In The Hobby; Which Trade Won (Mike Trout Bowman Chrome Xfractor Rookie vs. Fernando Tatis 1/1 Flagship Platinum)?; Stories About Playing With Joey Votto and Dustin Pedroia
EPISODE 13: Clark, Hyung, and John discuss some underrated plays in the hobby, which is any play that more collectors should probably be thinking about to yield a good ROI in their sports card investments (ie. Investing in SGC 10 Sports Cards and Using "John's Ratios" to find deals). Plus the guys play Fast Five again, choosing whether they would buy, sell, or hold on these recently retired five athletes this week: Drew Brees; Eli Manning; Maria Sharapova; Dustin Pedroia; Vince Carter. Speaking of Pedroia, Hyung recalls what it was like to play against him in his freshman year (as well as a fun story about playing with a young Joey Votto back in 2005...in Amsterdam). And to close off the episode, John puts up a recent mega card trade in this week's "Pick One" segment. Which trade would you say won between the 2009 Mike Trout Bowman Chrome Xfractor Rookie Card and the 2019 Fernando Tatis Topps Flagship 1/1 Platinum Card? You can follow the guys on Instagram @fivecardguys (Clark); @yntegritysportscards (Hyung); and @tradeyouatrecess (John). And catch some of the best Daily Auctions on eBay at https://fivecardguys.com/dailyauctions If you have any questions about the hobby that you would like addressed, email us at hello@fivecardguys.com or DM us on Instagram at @fivecardguys.
Aug 24, 2021
Possible Scenarios In A Fanatics (and Topps-less?) Sports Card World; Dissecting The PWCC Vs. eBay Bombshell News; "On A Budget" Segment Returns
EPISODE 12: Clark, Hyung, and John go right into discussing the two major pieces of hobby news starting with the incredible Fanatics licensing deal with MLB and MLBPA. They play out scenarios on how that might impact the hobby including potentially living in a Topps-less world. And if that news wasn't enough, the guys also give their take on eBay suspending PWCC, one of the biggest consigners in the hobby, after accusing them of practising shill bidding on their auctions. And they squeeze in and bring back the "On A Budget" segment where Clark, Hyung, and John, each choose a card they would invest in for $100, $500, and $1,000. You can follow the guys on Instagram @fivecardguys (Clark); @yntegritysportscards (Hyung); and @tradeyouatrecess (John). And catch some of the best Daily Auctions on eBay at https://fivecardguys.com/dailyauctions If you have any questions about the hobby that you would like addressed, email us at hello@fivecardguys.com or DM us on Instagram at @fivecardguys.
Aug 17, 2021
Art of Sniping on eBay and Other Tips on Finding Good Card Deals; Sharing "Dead Wrong" Hobby Moves Again
EPISODE 11: Clark and Hyung welcome guest host Will who admirably filled in for John this week and shared his experience coming back recently to the hobby again. The guys also shared several tips and strategies of how they find good sports card deals including learning the art of sniping on eBay, and connecting with fellow collectors on various platforms like Facebook Groups and in Blowout Forums. Plus they revisit the "Dead Wrong" segment where they share some of their mistakes made in the hobby that they've learned from. And they play "Pick One" again pitting two players and/or cards against each other, and then debate which one they'd rather invest in. The pairs for this week include: Ken Griffey Jr. 1989 Upper Deck (PSA 10) vs. Derek Jeter 1993 SP Foil (BGS 9); Color Blast Inserts vs. Blank Slate Inserts; Ronald Acuna 2018 Topps Update White Jersey SSP #US250 vs. Ronald Acuna 2 018 Topps Chrome Sapphire #698. You can follow the guys on Instagram @fivecardguys (Clark); @yntegritysportscards (Hyung); and @tradeyouatrecess (John). And catch some of the best Daily Auctions on eBay at https://fivecardguys.com/dailyauctions
Aug 10, 2021
Error Cards That Are Bizarre And Worth Thousands; Cards To Invest In From $100 To $1,000; F1 Over UFC Or Vice-Versa?
EPISODE 10: Clark, Hyung and John have fun talking about so-called "error cards" – some worth thousands of dollars, some with crazy theories and stories behind them, and others just plain bizarre including an "obscene" C3PO card that you have to search on eBay to believe. The guys also suggest what card they would buy now for $100, $500, and $1,000 in a new podcast segment called, "On A Budget." And they "Pick One" again in the final segment with each choosing two athletes or cards and debating which one they would rather invest in. This week's pairs include: Miguel Cabrera 2000 Topps Chrome vs. Albert Pujols 2001 Topps Chrome / Anthony Davis 2012 Panini Prizm (PSA 10) vs. Devin Booker 2015 Panini Prizm (PSA 10) / Lewis Hamilton 2020 Topps Chrome vs. Conor McGregor 2021 Panini Prizm. To see some of the error cards worth thousands, you can read the post here: https://www.fivecardguys.com/error-cards-listed-for-sale-worth-thousands/ You can follow the guys on Instagram @fivecardguys (Clark); @yntegritysportscards (Hyung); and @tradeyouatrecess (John). And catch some of the best Daily Auctions on eBay at https://fivecardguys.com/dailyauctions
Aug 3, 2021
DO's and DON'Ts of Investing in Sports Cards; Resurgence in Hobby Due To Nationals?; Fast Five Segment Returns
EPISODE 9: Clark, Hyung and John miss out on the Nationals this year but vow to attend next year in Atlantic City. In the meantime, they offer some DO's and DON'Ts of investing in sports cards in this episode. Plus the Fast Five segment returns with the guys choosing whether they buy, sell, or hold on the following players: Chris Paul, Zion Williamson, Eloy Jimenez, Gleyber Torres, and Kyler Murray. And they play Pick One again pitting a couple of players against each other and deciding which one they rather invest in. This week, the pairs to choose from include: Jasson Dominguez vs. Bobby Witt Jr. / Luka Doncic Optic Holo (PSA 10) vs. Patrick Mahomes Optic Holo (PSA 10) / Bradley Beal vs. Russell Westbrook. You can follow the guys on Instagram @fivecardguys (Clark); @yntegritysportscards (Hyung); and @tradeyouatrecess (John). And catch some of the best Daily Auctions on eBay at https://fivecardguys.com/dailyauctions
Jul 27, 2021
Pros and Cons of Breaking In The Hobby; Ranking Top 5 Female Athlete Sports Cards; And "Ready For Launch" Segment Returns
EPISODE 8: John eats his words on Giannis Antetokounmpo after he leads the Milwaukee Bucks to winning the NBA Championships, while Clark and Hyung pat themselves on the back. Plus the guys get into the pros and cons of "breaking" in the hobby, and the many different formats available to participate in. John also gives his Top 5 list (with a twist) by not choosing one player and their best rookie cards, and instead choosing five different female athletes to invest in from a sports card standpoint. And lastly, the "Ready For Launch" segment returns with Clark, Hyung, and John each selecting one card they think might be slept on right now, but could "launch" in value in the near future. You can follow the guys on Instagram @fivecardguys (Clark); @yntegritysportscards (Hyung); and @tradeyouatrecess (John). And catch some of the best Daily Auctions on eBay at https://fivecardguys.com/dailyauctions
Jul 20, 2021
Will Ronald Acuna Cards See A Dip?; Future of Retail In The Hobby Sustainable?; And Ranking Vladimir Guerrero Jr.'s Top Five Rookie Cards
EPISODE 7: Clark, Hyung, and John discuss the impact of Ronald Acuna's season-ending injury in the hobby and when the best time might be to buy his cards. Plus they dive deep into the future of retail in the hobby with sky rocketing prices of blaster boxes at big box stores like Walmart and Target (while encouraging collectors to support local sports cards stores as a possible solution). Hyung also gives his Top Five picks for the best Vladimir Guerrero Jr. rookie cards. And the boys play "Pick One" again debating on which of the pairs they would rather invest in, which this week includes: Luka Doncic vs. Lebron James, Juan Soto vs. Mike Trout, and Auston Matthews vs. Nathan MacKinnon. You can follow the guys on Instagram @fivecardguys (Clark); @yntegritysportscards (Hyung); and @tradeyouatrecess (John). And catch some of the best Daily Auctions on eBay at https://fivecardguys.com/dailyauctions
Jul 13, 2021
Non-Rookie Cards Worth Investing In; Playing Against Bo Bichette As A Teen; And Ranking Trae Young's Top Five Rookie Cards
EPISODE 6: Clark, Hyung, and John quickly weigh in on the recent news of Roc Nation (Jay-Z's company) investing $500M into Certified Collectibles Group and what that means for the hobby. Plus they get into some non-rookie cards that are worth a look as potential big-time investments. Clark also takes his turn in the Top 5 segment and lists his favorite Trae Young rookie cards. And the guys play "Pick One" with a twist this week – each of them presented their own respective pair of players for the others to debate on who they'd rather invest in. This week's choices include: Bo Bichette vs. Rafael Devers (Hyung); LaMelo Ball vs. Justin Herbert (John); and Damian Lillard vs. Jayson Tatum (Clark). Oh, there's also another story from Hyung about the time his team faced a young(er) Bichette during an exhibition game – he became a Bichette believer after one particular at-bat. You can follow the guys on Instagram @fivecardguys (Clark); @yntegritysportscards (Hyung); and @tradeyouatrecess (John). And catch some of the best Daily Auctions on eBay at https://fivecardguys.com/dailyauctions
Jul 6, 2021
Why No Hobby Love For These Cards? And Learning From Some "Dead Wrong" Hobby Predictions And Moves
EPISODE 5: Clark, Hyung, and John, get into the sports cards and sets they feel get no "hobby love" curiously and unjustifiably, as well as some hobby products where the hate has gone too far (like Upper Deck Basketball – the posterboy of the 1990s junk wax era?) Plus, the guys share some of their past predictions and moves in the hobby that haven't worked out (yet) in a new segment called, "Dead Wrong." And they play another round of "Fast Five" this week, deciding if they would buy/sell/hold on the following players: Justin Herbert, Keston Hiura, Pete Alonso, Giannis Antetokounmpo, Paul George. You can follow the guys on Instagram @fivecardguys (Clark); @yntegritysportscards (Hyung); and @tradeyouatrecess (John). And catch some of the best Daily Auctions on eBay at https://fivecardguys.com/dailyauctions
Jun 29, 2021
Discussing "Hobby Logic" and Things That Only Make Sense in the Hobby; And Ranking Kobe Bryant's Top Five Sports Cards
EPISODE 4: Clark, Hyung, and John discuss things that only make sense in the hobby – otherwise referred to as "hobby logic." For instance, why are numbered Panini Select basketball cards worth less than some base Panini Prizm cards of the same player? Or why are shimmer and wave and other alternate refractors/parallels so undervalued compared to the same numbered "true refractors?" Or why are so-called "flagship" rookie cards worth much more even though the card design is ugly? Two words: Hobby logic. John also shares his top five Kobe Bryant basketball cards, and a bonus top five list of Kobe insert cards (so a top 10 list, really); and they also play "Pick One" again choosing which sports card to invest in between Sidney Crosby vs. Connor McDavid / Clayton Kershaw vs. Jacob deGrom / Kevin Durant vs. Stephen Curry. You can follow the guys on Instagram @fivecardguys (Clark); @yntegritysportscards (Hyung); and @tradeyouatrecess (John). And catch some of the best Daily Auctions on eBay at https://fivecardguys.com/dailyauctions
Jun 22, 2021
Are We Entering the Junk Slab Era? And Ranking Fernando Tatis Jr.'s Top Five Rookie Cards
EPISODE 3: Clark, Hyung and John discuss whether the so-called Junk Slab Era is upon us, especially with loads of slabs expected to return from PSA relatively soon. Will it result in a further dip in the sports card market or even scare away investor types to look for alternative investments outside the hobby? Hyung also ranks his top five Fernando Tatis Jr. rookie cards in the new "Top Five" segment (he actually chooses eight or so cards). Plus the guys play "Pick One" again in which they decide who to invest in between Devin Booker and Donovan Mitchell, Roger Federer and Novak Djokovic, and Vladimir Guerrero Jr. and Shohei Ohtani. You can follow the guys on Instagram @fivecardguys (Clark); @yntegritysportscards (Hyung); and @tradeyouatrecess (John). And catch some of the best Daily Auctions on eBay at https://fivecardguys.com/dailyauctions
Jun 15, 2021
Weighing Grading Options with PSA and BGS Service Suspended, Guessing How Many Cristiano Ronaldo Instagram Followers, and 'Pick One' Card to Invest In
EPISODE 2: Clark, Hyung and John discuss what they would do with their raw sports cards now that major grading companies PSA (Professional Sports Authenticator) and BGS (Beckett Grading Services) have suspended most of their services as well as weigh in on SGC as a third option. They also decide which cards to buy, sell, or hold in this week's "Fast Five" segment that includes: Tyler Herro / Lamelo Ball / Serena Williams / Connor McDavid / Jarred Kelenic. Plus a new segment is introduced in this podcast episode called "Pick One" in which they choose one player to invest in of the two athletes presented. And just for fun, the boys guess how many Instagram followers Cristiano Ronaldo currently has (their guesses were way off.) You can follow the guys on Instagram @fivecardguys (Clark); @yntegritysportscards (Hyung); and @tradeyouatrecess (John). And catch some of the best Daily Auctions on eBay at https://fivecardguys.com/dailyauctions
Jun 7, 2021
Sports Card Market Implosion or Correction, Playing Against Shohei at 18, and "Fast Five" Buy or Sell
EPISODE 1: Clark, Hyung, and John weigh in about the recent downturn in the sports card market whether it's the beginning of an implosion or just a strong market correction. Hyung also shares his story about coaching Team Canada at the 2012 World Junior Championships facing off against none other than Shohei Ohtani when he was a hyped teen prospect. And the guys choose whether they would buy or sell (or hold) on five players in the "Fast Five" segment, which include the following this week: Luis Robert / Shohei Ohtani / Trae Young / Ja Morant / Deshaun Watson. You can follow the guys on Instagram @fivecardguys (Clark); @yntegritysportscards (Hyung); and @tradeyouatrecess (John). And catch some of the best Daily Auctions on eBay at https://fivecardguys.com/dailyauctions