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Crosstown CardboardCrosstown CardboardEp. 112: Hitting for the Hobby CycleCraig & Carmine explain how they've recently hit singles, doubles, triples and home runs with PC cards, lot purchases and other hobby happenings while cycling through different eras of their hobby lives.Both of them call each other out for contradictory statements on their card philosophies, Carmine goes through specific numbers on his biggest card sale ever, and Craig becomes an NYC card consultant.YouTube & More: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠https://linktr.ee/crosstowncardboard⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ Craig's Instagram: @newyorkcitysportscardsCarmine's Instagram: @CarminesCards2025-03-061h 00Crosstown CardboardCrosstown CardboardEp. 111: Cardboard ChrismukkuhThree months after hitting a 'podcast pause,' Craig and Carmine hop back on the mic to celebrate Cardboard Chrismukkah and explain their hobby happenings since the last episode. Craig has a new part-time job in the hobby, shiny additions to his Knicks PC, an ancient pickup and new Card Club field trips. Carmine added a couple major PC cards of all-time greats, bought a lot from another country and got a PSA return. Great time with our guys catching up! YouTube & More: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠https://linktr.ee/crosstowncardboard⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠  Craig's Instagram: @newyorkcitysportscards Carmine's Instagram: @CarminesCards2024-12-3154 minCrosstown CardboardCrosstown CardboardEp. 107: Handling Hobby HypeCraig & Carmine talk about how they handle hobby hype with specific examples of different players and cards as the NFL season starts up. Carmine explains his biggest profit ever from timing the market, how it could've gone wrong, and his philosophy on investing into hype. In classic teacher fashion, Craig provides an 'either-or' example of collection cards he has versus a hyped card that's worth the same amount. YouTube & More: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠https://linktr.ee/crosstowncardboard⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠  Craig's Instagram: @newyorkcitysportscards Carmine's Instagram: @CarminesCards2024-09-1142 minCrosstown CardboardCrosstown CardboardEp. 105: Waiting To Be Subbed InAfter going on a Greek vacation and preparing for college football season, Craig & Carmine have been subbed back into the card game on a heater. Craig explains the several moves he's made since returning to the states including designing a showcase at his local card shop, picking up a lot at Bleecker Trading and telling a collector to 'educate yourself.' Carmine goes through his fourth-ever deal with Craig, a surprising pickup with New York flavor and a new card from a Crosstown Cardboard legend. YouTube & More: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠https://linktr.ee/crosstowncardboard⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠  Craig's Instagram: @newyorkcitysportscards Carmine's Instagram: @CarminesCards2024-08-2845 minCrosstown CardboardCrosstown CardboardEp. 104: The Fluff & StuffCraig & Carmine go in-depth explaining 'The Fluff & Stuff' trade method, coined right here on Crosstown Cardboard, that you can take into your own hobby journey. Craig provides concrete examples of deals in which he's used the F&S and how he searches for cards that can go from fluff into stuff. Using purchases he made at The National, Carmine adds qualities he looks for in cards that could provide profit margin in a trade. YouTube & More: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠https://linktr.ee/crosstowncardboard⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠  Craig's Instagram: @newyorkcitysportscards Carmine's Instagram: @CarminesCards2024-08-2144 minCrosstown CardboardCrosstown CardboardEp. 102: Now What?Craig & Carmine discuss what has changed and remained the same with their flipping and collecting styles moving forward after The National. Craig explains why the trend of buying & selling downtowns and kabooms is 'basic.' Carmine goes through 3 new PC pickups from the big show and observations he made about his own taste in cards.  YouTube & More: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠https://linktr.ee/crosstowncardboard⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠  Craig's Instagram: @newyorkcitysportscards Carmine's Instagram: @CarminesCards2024-08-0756 minCrosstown CardboardCrosstown CardboardEp. 96: All Gas No BrakesCraig & Carmine put their motto where their mouth is with two weeks worth of putting their foot on the gas pedal leading up to The National. Craig shares a 6:30 a.m. sale and coins a new phrase called the 'fluff and stuff' deal while Carmine makes a 'Masters' trade and starts 2 new PCs. YouTube & More: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠https://linktr.ee/crosstowncardboard⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠  Craig's Instagram: @newyorkcitysportscards Carmine's Instagram: @CarminesCards2024-07-1048 minCrosstown CardboardCrosstown CardboardEp. 94: It's A Sports Card SummerCraig & Carmine start their sports card summer by recapping their moves made at a trade night and a show. Craig sells Carmine a couple PC cards in their third-ever deal, and a thoughtful viewer sends in a PC gift. Plus, Carmine explains his reasoning and excitement while picking up a couple non-card items. YouTube & More: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠https://linktr.ee/crosstowncardboard⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠  Craig's Instagram: @newyorkcitysportscards Carmine's Instagram: @CarminesCards2024-06-2644 minCrosstown CardboardCrosstown CardboardEp. 93: We're All Over the PlaceCraig & Carmine are literally and metaphorically all over the place with deals spanning Spain, New Jersey and the virtual world. Craig explains his new PC pickup and a 1/1 sale. Carmine presents his logic & margins from a Facebook sale and an interesting back-and-forth with a buyer. YouTube & More: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠https://linktr.ee/crosstowncardboard⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠  Craig's Instagram: @newyorkcitysportscards Carmine's Instagram: @CarminesCards2024-06-1952 minCrosstown CardboardCrosstown CardboardEp. 92: (Card) Confidence is KeyCraig & Carmine talk about how their confidence in past cards they purchased set them up for recent deals. Carmine explains his 3-4K trade involving his Randy Moss 1/1, and Craig explains his deals in Denver, his childhood local card shop with his dad, and with a kid he coaches. Plus, the two reveal if their own personal trade together was completed smoothly. YouTube & More: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠https://linktr.ee/crosstowncardboard⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠  Craig's Instagram: @newyorkcitysportscards Carmine's Instagram: @CarminesCards2024-06-1351 minCrosstown CardboardCrosstown CardboardEp. 91: Purchased Collection = Hobby ResurrectionCraig explains how buying the perfect collection of a few hundred cards has completely renewed his hobby energy. Craig & Carmine hash out the final details of their third-ever trade LIVE on Crosstown Cardboard. Carmine goes through the four deals he closed in one day and the new cards he has coming in.  YouTube & More: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠https://linktr.ee/crosstowncardboard⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠  Craig's Instagram: @newyorkcitysportscards Carmine's Instagram: @CarminesCards2024-06-0550 minCrosstown CardboardCrosstown CardboardEp. 89: Losing Brings Out The True CollectorsAfter the Knicks playoff loss, Craig & Carmine discuss how their collecting/buying styles have changed or remained the same. They talk about the conference finals impact on certain players' card prices, shout out some thoughtful viewers/listeners, and discuss fun new pickups including another 1 of 1. YouTube & More: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠https://linktr.ee/crosstowncardboard⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠  Craig's Instagram: @newyorkcitysportscards Carmine's Instagram: @CarminesCards2024-05-2251 minCrosstown CardboardCrosstown CardboardEp. 88: Hobby Hustlin' 20 Years AgoCraig & Carmine get their parents on the phone for interviews about how they were hobby hustlin' as kids 20 years ago. The emotions start flowing as the parents explain what they witnessed Craig & Carmine learning and feeling during the good ol' days of the hobby. A few new pickups cap off one of the best and most unique episodes yet. YouTube & More: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠https://linktr.ee/crosstowncardboard⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠  Craig's Instagram: @newyorkcitysportscards Carmine's Instagram: @CarminesCards2024-05-1553 minCrosstown CardboardCrosstown CardboardEp. 87: Hobby Train Back on TrackAfter a couple weeks in Italy and a couple weeks without any hobby moves, Craig & Carmine are getting their hobby trains back on track. Carmine spends nearly 3K on a 1 of 1 and trades for another 1 of 1 involving the GOAT, and both guys explain their major moves at recent shows. YouTube & More: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠https://linktr.ee/crosstowncardboard⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠  Craig's Instagram: @newyorkcitysportscards Carmine's Instagram: @CarminesCards2024-05-0854 minCrosstown CardboardCrosstown CardboardEp. 86: 401k(ards)Craig & Carmine use examples from their own PC to explain what card qualities they deem to be investible. They explain the factors they believe allow cards to, like a 401(k), increase in financial and nostalgic value along with factors that are value breakers for the future. YouTube & More: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠https://linktr.ee/crosstowncardboard⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠  Craig's Instagram: @newyorkcitysportscards Carmine's Instagram: @CarminesCards2024-05-0147 minCrosstown CardboardCrosstown CardboardEp. 85: What Makes a 1/1 Special?Let's be honest, not all 1/1s are special. Craig & Carmine discuss what makes a one of one special besides the manufactured rarity of the serial numbering. They come to some realizations about their own 1/1 philosophies mid-episode that will hopefully provide a useful perspective in your own collecting journey. YouTube & More: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠https://linktr.ee/crosstowncardboard⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠  Craig's Instagram: @newyorkcitysportscards Carmine's Instagram: @CarminesCards2024-04-2436 minCrosstown CardboardCrosstown CardboardEp. 84: Bleecker Is The Place To Be with @MarkZablowCraig & Carmine speak with Mark Zablow, the founder of legendary NYC card & hangout shop Bleecker Trading, about the business backstory behind Bleecker. They also chop it up about the keys to a successful LCS, what's coming next for the hobby and Bleecker's expansion, and items Mark personally collects that you might not expect.  YouTube & More: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠https://linktr.ee/crosstowncardboard⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠  Bleecker's Instagram: @bleeckertrading Craig's Instagram: @newyorkcitysportscards Carmine's Instagram: @CarminesCards2024-04-171h 14Crosstown CardboardCrosstown CardboardEp. 83: PC 4 MeCraig & Carmine go through a few big cards they recently picked up, which are surprises to each other, and explain why they've earned the label 'PC 4 Me.' Carmine details how he went from seeing a 'bad comp' to 2 new personal collection cards, and Craig describes seeing his BOSS Card Club kids at Bleecker Trading's Showcase Spectacular. YouTube & More: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠https://linktr.ee/crosstowncardboard⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠  Craig's Instagram: @newyorkcitysportscards Carmine's Instagram: @CarminesCards2024-04-1046 minCrosstown CardboardCrosstown CardboardEp. 82: They're Called TRADING CardsCraig & Carmine put the emphasis on the quantifiable and qualifiable values of trading in the hobby despite a dealer recently telling Craig they're actually called 'selling' cards, not 'trading' cards. Both the fellas add new cards to their Knicks and Larry Bird PCs, and they try to figure out if Carmine is a jerk for his actions at a recent trade night.  Comment your thoughts below! YouTube & More: ⁠⁠⁠⁠https://linktr.ee/crosstowncardboard⁠⁠⁠⁠  Craig's Instagram: @newyorkcitysportscards Carmine's Instagram: @CarminesCards2024-04-0349 minCrosstown CardboardCrosstown CardboardEp. 81: College Cards or Nah?In honor of March Madness, Craig & Carmine discuss the value of players' cards in their college uniforms for collecting, investing and the differences between the two. They also present some cool, new, unique PC pickups and answer another big question: Is Craig becoming a ticket guy? YouTube & More: ⁠⁠⁠https://linktr.ee/crosstowncardboard⁠⁠⁠  Craig's Instagram: @newyorkcitysportscards Carmine's Instagram: @CarminesCards2024-03-271h 01Crosstown CardboardCrosstown CardboardEp. 80: Internal AuditCraig does an internal audit with a clever pie chart breaking down his card data, and he finds a couple surprises about his collection versus inventory numbers. Carmine explains why he just picked up a duplicate of a PC ticket, Craig meets an online card friend in real life for the first time, and he steals a card from Carmine's clutches. YouTube & More: ⁠⁠https://linktr.ee/crosstowncardboard⁠⁠  Craig's Instagram: @newyorkcitysportscards Carmine's Instagram: @CarminesCards2024-03-2053 minCrosstown CardboardCrosstown CardboardEp. 79: Sometimes When You Lose, You Really WinCraig puts on his teacher hat while taking us to the cardboard classroom. The Lesson Plan? How a loss can actually be a win.  Carmine has a card example of how he recently used that philosophy without even knowing it. Our guys unknowingly now have the same Knicks card in their collections, and Carmine talks through his biggest ticket purchase yet. YouTube & More: ⁠https://linktr.ee/crosstowncardboard⁠  Craig's Instagram: @newyorkcitysportscards Carmine's Instagram: @CarminesCards2024-03-1349 minCrosstown CardboardCrosstown CardboardEp. 78: A Day at FanaticsCraig talks about his high school card club's recent trip to Fanatics headquarters in NYC and the fun lessons his kids got out of the once in a lifetime experience. Carmine explains his philosophy behind a deal where he traded down from 4 cards into 24 cards, and Craig gets a new PC card because of what's written on the back. YouTube & More: ⁠⁠https://linktr.ee/crosstowncardboard⁠⁠ Craig's Instagram: @newyorkcitysportscards Carmine's Instagram: @CarminesCards2024-03-0645 minCrosstown CardboardCrosstown CardboardEp. 77: Collecting Across The Pond with @LondonCityCardsAlex from London, England joins Craig & Carmine to talk about the similarities and differences between collecting across the pond and collecting in the states. He also explains why American football and soccer are both big parts of his PC, who and what he collects, and how the international card scene can be improved. Podcast & More: https://linktr.ee/crosstowncardboard  Alex's Instagram: @LondonCityCards Craig's Instagram: @newyorkcitysportscards Carmine's Instagram: @CarminesCards2024-02-2859 minCrosstown CardboardCrosstown CardboardEp. 76: Gambling, Love & Mega Trades1.5 years into Crosstown Cardboard, Craig's wife makes her first appearance on the podcast to talk about her Knicks-related Valentine's Day gift. Carmine & Craig hypothesize on what they believe motivates the gambling side of the hobby, and Carmine explains his 3 recent trades and why he executed them. YouTube & More: ⁠https://linktr.ee/crosstowncardboard⁠ Craig's Instagram: @newyorkcitysportscards Carmine's Instagram: @CarminesCards2024-02-211h 03Crosstown CardboardCrosstown CardboardEp. 75: Full Steam AheadCraig & Carmine share several pent up card and ticket stories they've been ready to release after recapping the Culture Collision show for the past few pods. Craig explains how he just got a triplicate of his favorite PC card, and Carmine explains the reasoning behind his new tickets along with a potential hobby first. YouTube & More: https://linktr.ee/crosstowncardboard Craig's Instagram: @newyorkcitysportscards Carmine's Instagram: @CarminesCards2024-02-1455 minCrosstown CardboardCrosstown CardboardEp. 74: Does Travelling to Shows Make Cents? With @SportsCard_LessonsBig Ken AKA @sportscard_lessons joins Craig & Carmine to try and answer the question, "Is travelling to card shows worth it?" The three discuss their time setting up together as dealers at ATL's Culture Collision, the financial cost of making the trip, and if the value they got in return made sense. YouTube: Crosstown Cardboard Big Ken's Instagram: @sportscard_lessons Craig's Instagram: @newyorkcitysportscards Carmine's Instagram: @CarminesCards2024-02-071h 16Crosstown CardboardCrosstown CardboardEp. 73: Culture Collision Recap Part 2Craig & Carmine talk about hidden gem PC pickups and potential flip pickups from ATL's Culture Collision. The two of them also name their All-Culture Collision Honorable Mention team for people from their show experience who had almost as good of stories as the first-team members in part 1 of the recap. YouTube: Crosstown Cardboard Craig's Instagram: @newyorkcitysportscards Carmine's Instagram: @CarminesCards2024-02-0154 minCrosstown CardboardCrosstown CardboardEp. 72: Culture Collision Recap Part 1Craig & Carmine recap some of their best stories, cards and connections while they both set up as dealers at the Culture Collision Card Show in Atlanta over the weekend. They also name the starting lineup of people who made their First-Team All-Culture Collision list because of their funny, cool and meaningful impact on these guys' time at the show. YouTube: Crosstown Cardboard Craig's Instagram: @newyorkcitysportscards Carmine's Instagram: @CarminesCards2024-01-3053 minCrosstown CardboardCrosstown CardboardEp. 71: The Show Before The ShowBefore the Culture Collision card show Craig & Carmine will both be attending in Atlanta, they record their Crosstown Cardboard show about how they've been preparing to wheel and deal. Craig & Carmine go through recent moves and thoughtful strategies while getting ready to be dealers at one of the biggest shows in the country. YouTube: Crosstown Cardboard Craig's Instagram: @newyorkcitysportscards Carmine's Instagram: @CarminesCards2024-01-2459 minCrosstown CardboardCrosstown CardboardEp. 70: Two Tickets to ParadiseCarmine talks about the new lane he's entered of collecting tickets, why he's gotten into them, and the 3 tickets he's picked up to start down this road. Craig schools us on card sets that have been centered around tickets including one card he just picked up himself. YouTube: Crosstown Cardboard Craig's Instagram: @newyorkcitysportscards Carmine's Instagram: @CarminesCards2024-01-1751 minCrosstown CardboardCrosstown CardboardEp. 69: No Reservations with Katelyn @ColdLunchCardsKatelyn AKA @ColdLunchCards joins the show to talk about the motivation behind her unique PC and her journey to recently getting her grail card. Craig and Carmine not only talk about Katelyn's card preferences, but also how it all relates to the human condition. YouTube: Crosstown Cardboard Katelyn's Instagram: @ColdLunchCards Craig's Instagram: @newyorkcitysportscards Carmine's Instagram: @CarminesCards2024-01-1050 minCrosstown CardboardCrosstown CardboardEp. 68: 2023 Financial Breakdown / Ending with a BANGCraig breaks down his sports card financial numbers from this past year including: how much he spent, sold, and invested, his profit margins, where he did most of his business, and more. Carmine goes through an unexpected trade for a duplicate of one of his favorite PC cards, and Craig evaluates his visits to 3 different cards shops in Miami. YouTube: Crosstown Cardboard Craig's Instagram: @newyorkcitysportscards Carmine's Instagram: @CarminesCards2024-01-0359 minCrosstown CardboardCrosstown CardboardEp. 67: Hobby Awards 2023Craig and Carmine give out hobby awards for some of their best and worst sports card moments of the past year. They present awards and stories for categories like: Best Card Connection, Favorite PC Pickup, Best/Worst Flip, Top Trade, Most Important Discovery, and more. YouTube: Crosstown Cardboard Craig's Instagram: @newyorkcitysportscards Carmine's Instagram: @CarminesCards2023-12-2758 minCrosstown CardboardCrosstown CardboardEp. 66: A Week at BleeckerCraig talks about his two visits to Bleecker Trading in NYC including a field trip with his high school card club and a 'showcase spectacular.' Carmine goes through his pickups and interesting experiences at the first card show he's been to since The National. YouTube: Crosstown Cardboard Craig's Instagram: @newyorkcitysportscards Carmine's Instagram: @CarminesCards2023-12-191h 09Crosstown CardboardCrosstown CardboardEp. 65: We Been Gettin' BusyCraig & Carmine have had a busy couple weeks in the hobby and go through several moves they've made including PC pickups that are right up their alley.  Craig talks about his purchases, sales and trades at the Hofstra card show and a couple cool trips he has planned to Bleecker Trading in NYC. YouTube: Crosstown Cardboard Craig's Instagram: @newyorkcitysportscards Carmine's Instagram: @CarminesCards2023-12-1352 minCrosstown CardboardCrosstown CardboardEp. 64: Dreams & Nightmares with @Oz_The_Peoples_MailmanOur guy Oz from @cousinscollectiblespodcast talks about the dreams & nightmares involved in recently getting his favorite card he's ever owned. Craig & Carmine ask their buddy about the keys to closing his all-time biggest deal, and what advice he has for other collectors going after a grail. YouTube: Crosstown Cardboard Oz's Instagram: @Oz_The_Peoples_Mailman Craig's Instagram: @newyorkcitysportscards Carmine's Instagram: @CarminesCards2023-12-0600 minCrosstown CardboardCrosstown CardboardEp. 63: Hobby High LifeCraig goes through the family connections and unexpected hobby transactions he made during his Thanksgiving trip to Denver. Carmine discovers he might have developed a new liking for a specific type of card, and Craig digs deeper into his reasoning behind it. YouTube: Crosstown Cardboard Craig's Instagram: @newyorkcitysportscards Carmine's Instagram: @CarminesCards2023-11-2945 minCrosstown CardboardCrosstown CardboardEp. 62: Thanks, Cards.Craig & Carmine offer up their thanks to the card hobby and the people in it during this Thanksgiving episode while providing updates on card sales and PC plays. They also address the elephant in the room. YouTube: Crosstown Cardboard Craig's Instagram: @newyorkcitysportscards Carmine's Instagram: @CarminesCards2023-11-2153 minCrosstown CardboardCrosstown CardboardEp. 61: Haven't Set Up in a MinuteCraig talks about his experience setting up at a card show for the first time in a while, and he shares another creepy coincidence with Carmine. Carmine explains his thoughts behind a few new PC pickups, and how Craig dropped bread crumbs leading to the deal. YouTube: Crosstown Cardboard Craig's Instagram: @newyorkcitysportscards Carmine's Instagram: @CarminesCards2023-11-1545 minCrosstown CardboardCrosstown CardboardEp. 60: A Quick Trip to the LCS...Craig talks through a few really cool moments and card pickups from what simply started as a quick trip to his LCS.  Carmine explains his successes at the virtual LCS, where his deal for the Larry Bird rookie auto stands, and a new PC he has officially started. YouTube: Crosstown Cardboard Craig's Instagram: @newyorkcitysportscards Carmine's Instagram: @CarminesCards2023-11-0847 minCrosstown CardboardCrosstown CardboardEp. 59: Communication is LubricationCraig & Carmine present recent deals where communication has provided lubrication and where miscommunication has caused friction. Craig explains how he made another big profit and an international friend, and Carmine quibbles with a card conundrum. YouTube: Crosstown Cardboard Craig's Instagram: @newyorkcitysportscards Carmine's Instagram: @CarminesCards2023-11-0141 minCrosstown CardboardCrosstown CardboardEp. 58: Mysteries of the Hobby UniverseCraig shares a very strange connection between the cards he picked up and a local card shop that's opening right near his co-host. Carmine explains a mystery involving a grail card he's been looking for and now has the chance to get. Craig's Instagram: @newyorkcitysportscards Carmine's Instagram: @CarminesCards YouTube: Crosstown Cardboard2023-10-2546 minCrosstown CardboardCrosstown CardboardEp. 57: We're Game-Used GuysCraig & Carmine talk about their shared love of game-used cards using examples of cards they pulled from packs during their childhood. They also open gifts that include new PC cards from a bet they won last NBA season. Craig's Instagram: @newyorkcitysportscards Carmine's Instagram: @CarminesCards YouTube: Crosstown Cardboard2023-10-1839 minCrosstown CardboardCrosstown CardboardEp. 56: 1 Year AnniversaryCraig & Carmine celebrate their 1 year anniversary of the Crosstown Cardboard podcast by going over some of their collecting highlights since the first episode. Carmine talks about a new PC card he just got, and Craig explains how he made almost a 4-figure profit on a unique sale. Craig's Instagram: @newyorkcitysportscards Carmine's Instagram: @CarminesCards YouTube: Crosstown Cardboard2023-10-1137 minCrosstown CardboardCrosstown CardboardEp. 55: Sports Card Shark TankCraig & Carmine present their ideas for new cards including sets, parallels or inserts that have never been produced except for in their own heads.After going back and forth presenting their ideas, they have fun voting to either approve or deny the other guy's card suggestion. Craig's Instagram: @newyorkcitysportscards Carmine's Instagram: @CarminesCards YouTube: Crosstown Cardboard2023-10-0448 minCrosstown CardboardCrosstown CardboardEp. 54: How Craig Got a GrailCraig explains the multiple steps and difficult decisions that led to him adding a 1986 Fleer Michael Jordan rookie card to his PC. Carmine talks about the new PC lane he's considering going down and why he's being pulled in that direction. Craig's Instagram: @newyorkcitysportscards Carmine's Instagram: @CarminesCards YouTube: Crosstown Cardboard 2023-09-2739 minCrosstown CardboardCrosstown CardboardEp. 53: Challenging Hobby Assumptions with @1956ToppsGuyMatthew (@1956ToppsGuy), a physicist, plays devil's advocate to hobby opinions that we just assume to be true. Craig & Carmine also find out why Matthew collects 1956 Topps baseball cards, how he combines nerdiness with enthusiasm, and the birthday wish that got him back in the game. Matthew's Instagram: @1956ToppsGuy Craig's Instagram: @newyorkcitysportscards Carmine's Instagram: @CarminesCards YouTube: Crosstown Cardboard2023-09-2052 minCrosstown CardboardCrosstown CardboardEp. 52: Hobby EntanglementsCraig & Carmine go through a few predicaments they've recently run into during card deals and how they've handled them. They like to focus on the positives of the hobby, but it's important to talk about deals gone wrong so other people have more ammo to work through these unfortunate situations if they come up. Craig's Instagram: @newyorkcitysportscards Carmine's Instagram: @CarminesCards YouTube: Crosstown Cardboard2023-09-1343 minCrosstown CardboardCrosstown CardboardEp. 51: Dropping Knowledge with @whiz_tha_collectorFor the first episode of season 2, Whiz AKA Atlanta's finest explains to Craig and Carmine the hunger and attention to detail it takes to sell cards for his full-time job. The three guys also get into deep philosophical topics as it relates to having success in cards and in life, plus Whiz cracks open his PC and gives his opinion on Carmine's top cards. Whiz's Instagram: @whiz_tha_collector Craig's Instagram: @newyorkcitysportscards Carmine's Instagram: @CarminesCards YouTube: Crosstown Cardboard 2023-09-0652 minCrosstown CardboardCrosstown CardboardEp. 50 (Cent): I’ll Take Ya to the Hobby ShopCraig & Carmine make as many 50 Cent references as they can connected to their card journeys for episode 50, which is their final episode of season 1. Carmine reveals his new favorite card and why it has topped his collection, and Craig shares how he’s been making come ups by reselling cards he buys at local stores on eBay. Craig's Instagram: @newyorkcitysportscards Carmine's Instagram: @CarminesCards YouTube: Crosstown Cardboard 2023-08-3036 minCrosstown CardboardCrosstown CardboardEp. 49: What's Your Hobby Philosophy?Craig & Carmine describe how they approach flipping, collecting, and the mental/emotional side of the sports card hobby that doesn't get discussed as often as the business side. Craig explains his experience and pickups at the East Coast National, and Carmine explains why he's recently been paying over comps for cards. Craig's Instagram: @newyorkcitysportscards Carmine's Instagram: @CarminesCards YouTube: Crosstown Cardboard2023-08-2345 minCrosstown CardboardCrosstown CardboardEp. 48: Finding Card Shops on VacationCarmine's been jealous and curious about Craig finding card shops on every trip he takes, and finally Craig shared the secrets that will help you out on your next family adventure. Craig and Carmine also get into a fun debate about the next move to make after Craig's unique finds in a sketchy storage unit. Like and subscribe for much more! Craig's Instagram: @newyorkcitysportscards Carmine's Instagram: @CarminesCards YouTube: Crosstown Cardboard2023-08-1639 minCrosstown CardboardCrosstown CardboardEp. 47: Relax or Re-Up?Craig & Carmine talk about their post-national mentalities and why one of them has decided to relax while the other has decided to re-up. They also open up about accepting and overcoming insecurities during deals and go through some new card moves they've already made since the big show. Craig's Instagram: @newyorkcitysportscards Carmine's Instagram: @CarminesCards YouTube: Crosstown Cardboard 2023-08-0939 minCrosstown CardboardCrosstown CardboardEp. 46: The National Part 2Craig & Carmine continue recapping and reviewing their amazing time at The National 2023 in Rosemont, Illinois. Our two guys talk about what went down at the WolfPack trade night, a few of Carmine's big moves to get grail cards before the show ended, and their overall takeaways from an awesome show with countless friends. Craig's Instagram: @newyorkcitysportscards Carmine's Instagram: @CarminesCards YouTube: Crosstown Cardboard2023-08-0443 minCrosstown CardboardCrosstown CardboardEp. 45: The WolfPack vs. The NationalAll 6 WolfPack members who went to this year's National chop it up and debrief about some of their favorite stories, card pickups, and times spent with each other.  Craig & Carmine along with Rob (@sportscardtherapist), Ken (@sportscard_lessons), Cousin Oz (@oz_the_peoples_mailman) & Cousin Tony (@cousins_collectibles) talk about their favorite new cards, biggest takeaway, and things they would change about this year's big show. Craig's Instagram: @newyorkcitysportscards Carmine's Instagram: @CarminesCards YouTube: Crosstown Cardboard2023-08-031h 05Crosstown CardboardCrosstown CardboardEp. 44: The National Part 1Craig & Carmine recap their incredible time at The National card show just outside Chicago including some PC pickups and awesome moments. In part 1, our two guys go over some fun deals Wednesday, Thursday and Friday at the show, trade nights, and even meeting each other for the first time! In upcoming episodes they'll also be breaking down the big show with the six WolfPack members who went, presenting their take on Saturday and Sunday, and putting together first-person vlogs of all the action. Craig's Instagram: @newyorkcitysportscards Carmine's Instagram: @Carmi...2023-08-021h 06Crosstown CardboardCrosstown CardboardEp. 43: Let's Just Remember to Have FunCraig & Carmine bring us their last episode before The National with a few mental reminders they're telling themselves that might apply to you too. They discuss their marathon vs. sprint mentality for attacking the show, and what they'll be thinking to avoid getting overwhelmed. Craig's Instagram: @newyorkcitysportscards Carmine's Instagram: @CarminesCards YouTube: Crosstown Cardboard2023-07-2623 minCrosstown CardboardCrosstown CardboardEp. 42: The WolfPack Previews The NationalCarmine joins about halfway through while Craig and all the WolfPack fellas talk about what they're looking forward to most at the big show this week! The cousins Oz and Tony, Big Ken, Rob the Sports Card Therapist, Craig and Carmine discuss Fanatics moves, what they're looking to buy/sell/trade, and nearly make a deal mid-chat. Craig's Instagram: @newyorkcitysportscards Carmine's Instagram: @CarminesCards YouTube: Crosstown Cardboard2023-07-241h 03Crosstown CardboardCrosstown CardboardEp. 41: Our National Wish ListCraig and Carmine explain the exact cards and card types they're hoping to pick up at The National, which is now right around the corner. Our two guys also talk about their reasoning behind wanting these specific cards and how they plan to get them. Craig's Instagram: @newyorkcitysportscards Carmine's Instagram: @CarminesCards YouTube: Crosstown Cardboard2023-07-1940 minCrosstown CardboardCrosstown CardboardEp. 40: Trade Deadline Before The NationalCraig and Carmine explain a few moves they slipped in just before the big show including a few sales and an awesome PC purchase. Craig also talks about the recent Bleecker Trade Night in NYC, and our guys discuss their rationale behind their strategy at The National. Craig's Instagram: @newyorkcitysportscards Carmine's Instagram: @CarminesCards YouTube: Crosstown Cardboard2023-07-1246 minCrosstown CardboardCrosstown CardboardEp. 39: It's National Month!All this month, Craig and Carmine are talking about different aspects of The National! Since Craig went to his first National last year, and Carmine is going to his first one this year, Carmine asks Craig about what he did well and what he can improve on before his 2nd National later this month. Plus, Craig finds himself in a difficult card dilemma... Please comment about how you're preparing for this year's National if you're heading to Illinois! Craig's Instagram: @newyorkcitysportscards Carmine's Instagram: @CarminesCards YouTube: Crosstown Cardboard ...2023-07-0535 minCrosstown CardboardCrosstown CardboardEp. 38: Local Card Shop Life with @youngmilee_cardsEmilee Pineda who works at Cards and Coffee in New York City explains the best parts and biggest surprises of working full time at a local card shop for the past year. Emilee also tells Craig and Carmine about the motivation behind her personal collection, and the ways she tries to make the hobby more accessible and approachable to other women.  If you're in the New York City area, make sure to stop into Cards and Coffee, and check out the awesome trade nights at Bleecker Trading right next door. Emilee's Instagram: @youngmilee_card...2023-06-2843 minCrosstown CardboardCrosstown CardboardEp. 37: What if Warren Buffett Collected Sports Cards?Craig & Carmine explain their thought process behind which cards they've chosen to invest in, and they bring out the heavy hitters in their PC to back it up. Our two guys also talk about the qualities of these cards they believe could lead to them increasing in value much like Warren Buffett's stock portfolio, and how they've diversified their card holdings. Craig's Instagram: @newyorkcitysportscards Carmine's Instagram: @CarminesCards YouTube: Crosstown Cardboard 2023-06-2147 minCrosstown CardboardCrosstown CardboardEp. 36: This Calls for a CelebrationCraig & Carmine each celebrate a big milestone and explain how it relates to the sports card community and their own hobby journey. They also talk about exciting PC purchases including a Knicks and Larry Bird card, break down how Carmine made a $550 profit on a recent sale, and elaborate on why their last episode inspired them to lean even further into collecting.  Craig's Instagram: @newyorkcitysportscards Carmine's Instagram: @CarminesCards YouTube: Crosstown Cardboard2023-06-1446 minCrosstown CardboardCrosstown CardboardEp. 35: The Power of Set CollectingCraig & Carmine talk about the few sets they've collected, why they've locked in on those particular sets, and how it's helped them enjoy their collecting journey. They also explain several different ways to set collect and the old school versus modern approach to doing it.  Craig's Instagram: @newyorkcitysportscards Carmine's Instagram: @CarminesCards YouTube: Crosstown Cardboard2023-06-0729 minCrosstown CardboardCrosstown CardboardEp. 34: It's Not All Rainbows & UnicornsCraig & Carmine talk about a disappointing experience at a recent card show and how Carmine made the most of what could've been an overall negative time because of slow sales. Since they've been mostly focusing on their recent guests, this episode focuses more on our guys' fun flips, trades, and PC pickups within the past week including some breaking news. Craig's Instagram: @newyorkcitysportscards Carmine's Instagram: @CarminesCards YouTube: Crosstown Cardboard2023-05-3146 minCrosstown CardboardCrosstown CardboardEp. 33: Dealer's Direction with @sportscard_lessonsCraig & Carmine talk with fellow Wolfpack member Big Ken about what he's seeing selling frequently and what he's buying at recent shows in the northeast. Ken also describes showing Mike Tyson his own PMG card, how he balances flipping with collecting, and the most important sports card lesson he's learned. Ken's Instagram: @sportscard_lessons Craig's Instagram: @newyorkcitysportscards Carmine's Instagram: @CarminesCards YouTube: Crosstown Cardboard2023-05-2451 minCrosstown CardboardCrosstown CardboardEp. 32: Life Skills Learned Through Sports CardsCraig & Carmine go through specific recent sports card deals that have taught or reinforced life skills. Craig explains the life skills he used to make a trade for a Pele autographed jersey, and Carmine explains how he needed to reevaluate one life skill in particular before buying a Magic 1/1 auto. Craig's Instagram: @newyorkcitysportscards Carmine's Instagram: @CarminesCards YouTube: Crosstown Cardboard2023-05-1742 minCrosstown CardboardCrosstown CardboardEp. 31: Chasing Rare Cards with @shaiwayvlogsShaidur Rahman AKA @shaiwayvlogs talks about how he's chased down rare soccer and basketball cards literally across the world and why he's so motivated to find them. Craig & Carmine also talk to Shai about his journey from Bangladesh to Queens, NY and his mentality behind collecting unique cards with stories behind them. Shai's Instagram: @shaiwayvlogs Craig's Instagram: @newyorkcitysportscards Carmine's Instagram: @CarminesCards YouTube: Crosstown Cardboard2023-05-1059 minCrosstown CardboardCrosstown CardboardEp. 30: Evaluating a PurchaseCraig & Carmine talk about the process they go through deciding whether a card is a good purchase or not. They also talk about how that evaluation changes based on that card being a card to flip or a PC purchase.  And, of course, Knicks cards are involved... Craig's Instagram: @newyorkcitysportscards Carmine's Instagram: @CarminesCards YouTube: Crosstown Cardboard2023-05-0332 minCrosstown CardboardCrosstown CardboardEp. 29: Reppin' Your CityCraig & Carmine talk about how they rep their city through their collections. Carmine shows off his New York Knicks PC for the first time on the show, and Craig tells some personal stories involving his grandma, dad and hobby buddies to explain why this lane of collecting is so meaningful. We're pumping the Knicks! Craig's Instagram: @newyorkcitysportscards Carmine's Instagram: @CarminesCards YouTube: Crosstown Cardboard2023-04-2642 minCrosstown CardboardCrosstown CardboardEp. 28: Standing the Test of TimeCraig & Carmine talk about which card types, sets and factors will and won't stand the test of time. Carmine makes a card bet on the Knicks playoff run, and Craig explains what he learned from his hobby detox in the Caribbean. Craig's Instagram: @newyorkcitysportscards Carmine's Instagram: @CarminesCards YouTube: Crosstown Cardboard2023-04-1944 minCrosstown CardboardCrosstown CardboardEp. 27: Taking a Hobby DetoxCraig & Carmine talk about the ways Craig is using his Caribbean vacation to take a break from the hobby and reflect on his collecting journey. Craig goes through the incredible story of an Ichiro card he got on his honeymoon vacation, and respectfully denies Carmine in a trade attempt. Craig's Instagram: @newyorkcitysportscards Carmine's Instagram: @CarminesCards YouTube: Crosstown Cardboard2023-04-1241 minCrosstown CardboardCrosstown CardboardEp. 26: ESPN's Kevin Negandhi @negandhicardsCraig and Carmine chop it up with ESPN star Kevin Negandhi about his rekindled love for sports cards, bonding with his kids over the hobby, and the Philly influence on his collection. These three dudes also talk about Carmine and Kevin's time as co-workers at ESPN, increasing inclusion in the hobby, and the potential for sports card content reaching a mainstream network. Kevin's Instagram: @negandhicards Craig's Instagram: @newyorkcitysportscards Carmine's Instagram: @CarminesCards YouTube: Crosstown Cardboard2023-04-0536 minCrosstown CardboardCrosstown CardboardEp. 25: The Learning Never StopsCraig & Carmine talk about new things they've learned in just the past month about sports cards, themselves, and an entirely new area of collecting. They also explain one of the biggest factors they feel leads to a happy, passionate and ever-evolving hobby experience. Craig's Instagram: @newyorkcitysportscards Carmine's Instagram: @CarminesCards YouTube: Crosstown Cardboard2023-03-2945 minCrosstown CardboardCrosstown CardboardEp. 24: Falling Out of Love with a PC CardCraig and Carmine talk about specific factors that have caused them to like certain cards in their personal collections a little bit less. They explain the reasons they've recently sold or traded what used to be PC cards. Gotta end on a positive note though, Craig and Carmine bring up new PC cards they've recently fallen into love with too. Craig's Instagram: @newyorkcitysportscards Carmine's Instagram: @CarminesCards YouTube: Crosstown Cardboard2023-03-2248 minCrosstown CardboardCrosstown CardboardEp. 23: Hobby Expansion & RetentionCraig & Carmine broke out the dictionary for this title as they brainstorm ways all of us can help grow our beloved sports card hobby, and evaluate the ways Fanatics will try to grow the hobby once they take over.   They also share some of their best memories opening packs as kids and as bigger kids, and provide examples of low-key ways to look out for rare cards even in modern products.    Craig's Instagram: @newyorkcitysportscards Carmine's Instagram: @CarminesCards YouTube: Crosstown Cardboard2023-03-1546 minCrosstown CardboardCrosstown CardboardEp. 22: Digging Yourself Out of a HoleCraig & Carmine give specific examples of scenarios in which they've dug themselves out of their sports cards losing value. Of course, no one wants to lose money so these two explain ways they've tried their best to avoid doing that after their cards aren't selling for as much as they once were. Craig's Instagram: @newyorkcitysportscards Carmine's Instagram: @CarminesCards YouTube: Crosstown Cardboard2023-03-0842 minCrosstown CardboardCrosstown CardboardEp. 21: Starting a Sports Card Career with @phillycards25Craig and Carmine talk with Ryan @phillycards25 about how he started his sports card career and what he thinks about having his full-time job revolve around sports cards at 24 years old.   Ryan also explains his big hobby break, the ways he evaluates buying cards at a good price, and how the Philly card scene is different from the New York card scene.   Ryan's Instagram: @phillycards25 Craig's Instagram: @newyorkcitysportscards Carmine's Instagram: @CarminesCards YouTube: Crosstown Cardboard 2023-03-0147 minCrosstown CardboardCrosstown CardboardEp. 20: The Itch to FlipCraig & Carmine talk about how they scratch their itch to flip sports cards while still collecting what they enjoy. Craig explains why he just regained the itch to flip even more, and Carmine explains why he doesn't quite feel that same urge as strongly at the moment.   Craig's Instagram: @newyorkcitysportscards Carmine's Instagram: @CarminesCards YouTube: Crosstown Cardboard2023-02-2246 minCrosstown CardboardCrosstown CardboardEp. 19: Burbank Card Show RecapCarmine explains his 4-day extravaganza experience at the Burbank Card Show this past weekend in Southern California.  Craig asks great follow-up questions as Carmine goes through the decisions to move his Tiger Woods grails, add Larry Bird grails and pick up some other unique cards of all-time greats.  They also talk about the vibe, schedule and success of the show and trade nights. Craig's Instagram: @newyorkcitysportscards Carmine's Instagram: @CarminesCards YouTube: Crosstown Cardboard2023-02-1553 minCrosstown CardboardCrosstown CardboardEp. 18: How the Hobby Strengthens Family with @cousins_collectiblesCraig and Carmine talk with their cousins Tony and Oz from Cousins Collectibles Podcast about the ways they've seen the sports card collecting hobby bring their families and each other together.   The cousins explain their time together from childhood, to their first sports card venture with a 1986 Fleer Jordan rookie, to their experiences growing closer with their wives and kids through the hobby. Craig's Instagram: @newyorkcitysportscards Carmine's Instagram: @CarminesCards YouTube: Crosstown Cardboard Tony's Instagram: @cousins_collectibles   Oz's Instagram: @oz_the_peoples_mailman2023-02-081h 07Crosstown CardboardCrosstown CardboardEp. 17: The Payoff of PatienceCraig and Carmine talk about recent examples of how their patience has paid off with sports card deals.  The two explain the ways they've worked on being patient when it's easier said than done through experiences of buys, sells and trades.  As usual, they go off on a little tangent for a few genuine and positive hobby stories.   Craig's Instagram: @newyorkcitysportscards Carmine's Instagram: @CarminesCards YouTube: Crosstown Cardboard2023-02-0143 minCrosstown CardboardCrosstown CardboardEp. 16: Pulling the Trigger on Cash DealsCraig & Carmine talk about their mentalities behind recent cash purchases for cards, and how they decided pulling the trigger was worth it.   Craig explains why he bought a 4-figure Cassius Clay rookie and Carmine explains why he bought a 4-figure Larry Bird 1/1.   Craig's Instagram: @newyorkcitysportscards Carmine's Instagram: @CarminesCards YouTube: Crosstown Cardboard2023-01-2528 minCrosstown CardboardCrosstown CardboardEp. 15: The Value of Human Capital with @thesprtzcardcoltrCraig, Carmine and their 2nd guest Samuel Evans AKA  @thesprtzcardcoltr  talk about the value of making people of all different races and backgrounds feel included, respected and valued through the sports card hobby.  Sam explains a few of the ways he's learned, through his time teaching and collecting, we can break down the biggest barriers that can leave people of color and women collectors behind.   Craig's Instagram: @newyorkcitysportscards Carmine's Instagram: @CarminesCards Sam's Instagram:  @thesprtzcardcoltr  YouTube: Crosstown Cardboard2023-01-181h 13Crosstown CardboardCrosstown CardboardEp. 14: Dealing Online - How to Act RightCraig & Carmine explain ways they've learned to act right and not act right while buying/selling/trading sports cards on Facebook and Instagram.  They talk about great interactions they recently had with international card collectors to get big PC cards, how to rest easy about a deal, and times they've been scammed or almost scammed in the past.   Finally, they predict which cards will get the biggest price bump from round 1 of the NFL playoffs.  Craig's Instagram: @newyorkcitysportscards Carmine's Instagram: @CarminesCards YouTube: Crosstown Cardboard2023-01-1141 minCrosstown CardboardCrosstown CardboardEp. 13: Cards as a Vehicle for Personal ConnectionsCraig & Carmine explain specific examples and stories of how they've made and strengthened personal connections through sports cards. They explain their perspective on how they've "put themselves out there" to make those moments and friendships possible.    As usual, this episode incudes a bunch of shoutouts to their hobby friends. It also includes one not-so-nice shoutout to Knicks legend John Starks.   Craig's Instagram: @newyorkcitysportscards Carmine's Instagram: @CarminesCards YouTube: Crosstown Cardboard2023-01-0441 minCrosstown CardboardCrosstown CardboardEp. 12: 2022 Reflection, 2023 OutlookFor the first half hour, Craig & Carmine talk about their best sport card experiences from this year and what they learned from them.  For the rest of this week's episode, they explain the ways they're changing or not changing their collecting style for 2023 and how their recent pickups reflect those thoughts.   Craig's Instagram: @newyorkcitysportscards Carmine's Instagram: @CarminesCards YouTube: Crosstown Cardboard2022-12-2948 minCrosstown CardboardCrosstown CardboardEp. 11: Secret Santa, Mbappe Scores, The Gift of CardsCraig & Carmine exchange gifts of cards for the holiday season with no idea what they're getting from their fellow co-host.  Craig scores big on an Mbappe deal with impeccable World Cup timing, and the two talk about successful and unsuccessful times they gave cards as presents.   Craig's Instagram: @newyorkcitysportscards Carmine's Instagram: @CarminesCards YouTube: Crosstown Cardboard 2022-12-2141 minCrosstown CardboardCrosstown CardboardEp. 10: Card-Life Balance with @SportsCardTherapist@SportsCardTherapist Rob Girard is the perfect first guest on Craig & Carmine's podcast!   The three Wolfpack buddies talk about balancing their time between sports cards and other aspects of life, what they're buying right now and why, and the undercover aspects of the hobby they enjoy.     Craig's Instagram: @newyorkcitysportscards Carmine's Instagram: @CarminesCards Rob's Instagram: @SportsCardTherapist YouTube: Crosstown Cardboard2022-12-141h 03Crosstown CardboardCrosstown CardboardEp. 9: When it's time to move on...Craig & Carmine talk about when it's the right time to move on from a card and move on from a potential deal. Carmine explains how and why he moved on to get a big Giannis auto, 1/1 Drew Brees auto, Bird, Magic and Barry Sanders autos in 2 different trades. Craig explains his reasoning behind selling a USA soccer card and not picking up another one. Craig's Instagram: @newyorkcitysportscards Carmine's Instagram: @CarminesCards YouTube: Crosstown Cardboard2022-12-0739 minCrosstown CardboardCrosstown CardboardEp. 8: Being Comfortable with Your CollectingCraig & Carmine talk about what's helped them remain secure in their collecting strategies and their collections during an uncertain time in the card market.  Craig celebrates the USMNT advancing to the knockout stage of the World Cup with another great card pickup, and Carmine explains why he started a JJ Redick PC and got a fun, unique Lob City lot all the way from Estonia. Craig's Instagram: @newyorkcitysportscards Carmine's Instagram: @CarminesCards YouTube: Crosstown Cardboard2022-11-3039 minCrosstown CardboardCrosstown CardboardEp. 7: What We're Thankful for in the HobbyFor the week of Thanksgiving, Craig & Carmine explain four of the many things they're thankful for in the sports card hobby.   They also have new pickups related to the World Cup and the Knicks and talk on what they learned about the current card market from their recent sales on WhatNot, Facebook and Instagram. Craig's Instagram: @newyorkcitysportscards Carmine's Instagram: @CarminesCards YouTube: Crosstown Cardboard2022-11-2338 minCrosstown CardboardCrosstown CardboardEp. 6: SF Show Recap & Back to Our Hobby RootsCarmine explains what he thought about this past weekend's San Francisco card show where he set up as a dealer at his biggest show yet. Craig tells us whose cards to look out for on the U.S. men's soccer team and the special event he has planned at his school for game 1 of the World Cup. Both our guys say why, in this current unpredictable card market, it's a great time to get back to our roots of the hobby and the love of collecting.   Craig's Instagram: @newyorkcitysportscards  Carmine's Instagram: @CarminesCards YouTube: Cr...2022-11-1640 minCrosstown CardboardCrosstown CardboardEp. 5: The Bridge to Collecting Soccer CardsCraig & Carmine talk about where to start when buying soccer cards, especially ahead of this month's World Cup. Using his expertise as a D3 soccer player turned soccer coach, Craig breaks down his favorite soccer set and compares the top soccer players to similar-style basketball players. Carmine chimes in with a plethora of new pickups, a 2-for-1 prospecting trade, and expectations for his upcoming show in San Francisco.     Craig's Instagram: @newyorkcitysportscards    Carmine's Instagram: @CarminesCards YouTube: Crosstown Cardboard2022-11-0941 minCrosstown CardboardCrosstown CardboardEp. 5: The Bridge to Collecting Soccer CardsCraig & Carmine talk about where to start when buying soccer cards, especially ahead of this month's World Cup. Using his expertise as a D3 soccer player turned soccer coach, Craig breaks down his favorite soccer set and compares the top soccer players to similar-style basketball players. Carmine chimes in with a plethora of new pickups, a 2-for-1 prospecting trade, and expectations for his upcoming show in San Francisco. Craig's Instagram: @newyorkcitysportscards Carmine's Instagram: @CarminesCards YouTube: Crosstown Cardboard2022-11-0939 minCrosstown CardboardCrosstown CardboardEp. 4: Card Show Setup - How to Act RightCraig & Carmine explain their thoughts on how to act right as a card show dealer. Craig wears a Halloween gift from childhood friend and NBA veteran Tobias Harris, which you can check out in all its glory on the Crosstown Cardboard YouTube channel. C & C talk about providing a welcoming atmosphere for people approaching their table, their logic behind pricing their cards, sitting versus standing, and the importance of giving back to kids in the hobby.  Craig's Instagram: @newyorkcitysportscards Carmine's Instagram: @CarminesCards YouTube: Crosstown Cardboard2022-11-0239 minCrosstown CardboardCrosstown CardboardEp. 3: Mount Rushmore - What attracts you to a card?Craig & Carmine explain the top 4 qualities they enjoy in a card. Price and condition of the card are a given, but what are the factors that truly connect you and attract you to a piece of cardboard? These two former D-3 athletes present their Mount Rushmore!   Craig's Instagram: @newyorkcitysportscards   Carmine's Instagram: @CarminesCards YouTube: Crosstown Cardboard2022-10-2650 minCrosstown CardboardCrosstown CardboardEpisode 2: Trading - Art & ScienceCraig & Carmine explain the art and science of trading sports cards. They talk about specific trades they've done including how Carmine recently leveled up into his first Michael Jordan auto and how Craig moved a Giannis 1/1 for three liquid cards ending in a fun time and a profit. Plus, they answer some viewer questions and talk about navigating an uncertain card market by leaning more into cards they like.   Watch on Crosstown Cardboard's YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=-7xWhu_OmP0 Craig's Instagram: @newyorkcitysportscards   Carmine's Instagram: @CarminesCards2022-10-1946 min