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Hoops and Cards: Basketball for Sports Card Collectors and Investors!Time and Change: Three Years of Hoops, Cards, and Gary. Big Announcement Episode!We love talking Hoops and Cards with collectors from around the world!2024-03-0723 minHoops and Cards: Basketball for Sports Card Collectors and Investors!Welcome Back Ja, FIVE GUYS, and Where Ya Been?!Welcome BACK to all Basketball Card fanatics, investors, and collectors! Our host Gary emerges from the abyss of the past four weeks to celebrate the return of two of the league’s most exciting young players! Thank you for listening and send us your takes and messages to gary@hoopsandcards.com or @hoopsandcards on Instagram!2023-12-2233 minHoops and Cards: Basketball for Sports Card Collectors and Investors!Flipping and GUESSwork with Chad Guell (Part 2 of 2) from Sports Card Strategy ShowToday's episode is Part 2 of Gary's conversation with Chad Guell from Sports Card Strategy Show. They talk about GUESSES - prospects, emerging players, and card-buying strategies for the first month of the NBA season. If you like Jabari Smith or Tyrese Maxey, you'll love this episode!!
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Today's episode is Part ONE of a 2-Part series where we learn from Chad's experiences, perspectives, and hit list regarding rookie card flipping and players like Cam Thomas and Jabari Smith Jr.
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We are proud to...2023-11-0227 minHoops and Cards: Basketball for Sports Card Collectors and Investors!BREAKING: James Harden Trade to Clippers and its impact on the NBA and Sports CardsJames Harden traded overnight to the Clippers. Will the Clippers contend for a Title? Will Joel Embiid chase another MVP? Who benefits the most from this blockbuster deal of picks and players?
Gary weighs in with today's "instant reaction" episode and some thoughts on the reigning Player of the Week in the Eastern Conference, some dude named Maxey.
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o Market Movers – “save 20% after a free 14-Day Trial. Visit MarketMoversApp.com and use...2023-10-3126 minHoops and Cards: Basketball for Sports Card Collectors and Investors!The NBA is Back! First Impressions for Our Watch List and Shout Outs!What a start to the NBA season so far! Dame with 39 in a tremendous win over Philly, Cam Thomas explodes, and Desmond Bane is still Desmond Bane. For Basketball Card buyers, this is an exciting time to learn some new names like Jalen Johnson, Derek Lively III, and maybe even Kelly Oubre Jr.
But for many of our listeners, the first week of the NBA simply affirmed the players and stars we've been waiting to see for months finally get to show off on the court. SGA, Ant, Maxey, Vassell, IQ, Haliburton, and even PJ Washington joined the party. Todays...2023-10-2732 minHoops and Cards: Basketball for Sports Card Collectors and Investors!NBA PREVIEW and CARD PICKS for the 2023-24 Season Opening Day!It starts today!
HoopsandCards is here for your season preview, picks, and card thoughts from Gary for ALL collectors and investors in the NBA! Today's episode addresses our preseason picks for MVP, MIP, NBA Champions, Rookie of the Year, and some other random stuff. You don't want to miss the start of the NBA season and we've got you covered!
Warning: this episode may or may not include some takes about Portland scoring machine Anfernee Simons.
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We are proud...2023-10-2430 minHoops and Cards: Basketball for Sports Card Collectors and Investors!The 4Gs: Good Players who could become GREAT in 2023-24's NBA SeasonGuesses. GOODS. Greats. GOATS.
These are the 4G's, and this is your pre-season primer on our HoopsandCards strategy, language, and recommendations for the 2023-24 NBA Season.
Host Gary Underwood gives you a look at some of the NBA's "GOOD" players and card values that have a solid chance of becoming great over the course of this NBA Season. We're talking about possible first-time All-Stars, Breakout Players, and stars who are returning from injuries (Cade) or other things (Ja).
Warning: this episode may or may not include some takes about Portland scoring machine Anfernee Simons.
HoopsandCards.com is your all-inclusive site...2023-10-1925 minHoops and Cards: Basketball for Sports Card Collectors and Investors!The 4Gs: Guesses for the 2023-24 NBA Season, Prospecting, and FliersGuesses. Goods. Greats. GOATS.
These are the 4G's, and this is your pre-season primer on our HoopsandCards strategy, language, and recommendations for the 2023-24 NBA Season.
In today's episode, Host Gary Underwood gives you an overview of the GUESS category as we see it, and some players to watch this season as they emerge into impact (good) players this year. The GUESS category includes "wild guesses" or "fliers" like Malaki Branham or Jaden Hardy, but also adds in players who are already good but relatively unknown (think Devin Vasell).
We also bring you updates from the first week in the...2023-10-1828 minHoops and Cards: Basketball for Sports Card Collectors and Investors!Basketball Cards and the 4G Strategy for Fun, Profit, and LongevityGuesses. Goods. Greats. GOATS.
These are the 4G's, and this is your pre-seasons primer on our HoopsandCards strategy, language, and recommendations for the 2023-24 NBA Season. Host Gary Underwood gives you an overview of each "G" category as we see it, and some stories and advice around each category. We also bring you updates from the first weekend in the NBA preseason and some teaser-trailer thoughts for our next episodes of the podcast.
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We are proud to be a part of the NoOffseason.com...2023-10-1025 minHoops and Cards: Basketball for Sports Card Collectors and Investors!NBA Preseason, Card Market Timing, and James HardenToday marked the start of the NBA Preseason games, and we are here for you Basketball Card collectors and investors! Gary brings his thoughts on most exciting or most anticipated stories of the Preseason in the NBA with takes on James Harden, Players to Watch this Season, and some buying and selling ideas for the month of October. Shout out to Josh Smith for today's listener question!
Send us your takes and let us know where you're listening from by emails to gary@hoopsandcards.com OR Instagram messages to @hoopsandcards
Check out ALL of our...2023-10-0633 minHoops and Cards: Basketball for Sports Card Collectors and Investors!BREAKING: DAMIAN LILLARD TRADED to Milwaukee in 3-Team Blockbuster Deal!HUGE news in the NBA that should impact the Basketball Card market this week and all season long - DAMIAN LILLARD gets his wish - sort of? Portland, Phoenix, and Milwaukee team up to shake the NBA superstar landscape today, and Gary Underwood from HoopsandCards.com is here for an "INSTANT REAX" episode for card collectors and investors.
HoopsandCards.com is thrilled to join the NoOffseason.com Sports Card Network, and bring our listeners even more exciting, current content as a part of this larger platform and team! Gary shares the details in today's episode, and we...2023-09-2721 minHoops and Cards: Basketball for Sports Card Collectors and Investors!Negotiating, Buying, FOMO, and Shai Gilgeous-AlexanderOur weekend episode of Hoops and Cards is a catch all of ideas, insights, and stories for the world of Basketball Card Collectors and investors! Gary is back to talk about the "World Cup" of Basketball, some recent buys and regrets, and his approach to negotiating during Buying Season. We are still very high on Shai Gileous-Alexander, as if there was any doubt. Today's episode also covers some of the "Don'ts" of Negotiating as outlined on our HoopsandCards.com blog this week!
We would love to hear from you on Instagram (@hoopsandcards) or email GARY@HOOPSANDCARDS.COM2023-09-1239 minHoops and Cards: Basketball for Sports Card Collectors and Investors!Basketball Buying, Thinking Ahead about Players, and Thanking our HoopsandCards Listeners!!You guys are the Best! Gary returns to thank our listeners for support during a crazy summer and doles out some thoughts about the beginning of buying season in the Basketball Card world. We are sending out free cards to the first five listeners who DM us @hoopsandcards on Instagram. Today gets right at some of the current buying opportunities and reasons to be excited about the 23-24 NBA season!2023-08-2625 minHoops and Cards: Basketball for Sports Card Collectors and Investors!What Happened to Hoops and Cards and our Five Guys to Watch during Baskeball Buying Season!Life happens, even for an NBA Podcaster! In the middle of a series about "five players to watch or invest in during the offseason," our host's wife came down with colon cancer and his Dad was sent to the hospital. Gary, our podcast host, breaks free from a rough few weeks to bring us (finally) some thoughts on Basketball Buying season and two of the best young players in the NBA.
Tyrese Maxey and Shai Gilgeous-Alexander are two very familiar names to listeners of Hoops, as Gary has been personally investing in their cards for years now...2023-08-1521 minHoops and Cards: Basketball for Sports Card Collectors and Investors!Five, Four, Three… (The One about Lauri Markkanen)NBA followers and fans won't be surprised if the Utah Jazz have (another) very good season. But card collectors and investors somehow still sleep on Utah's super-human baller, Lauri Markkanen. HoopsandCards continues this week's countdown with #3 on our offseason watch list, and here's a hint - He's Finnish. Oh, and he also might be a darkhorse MVP candidate. Those 2017 rookies to watch should include the low-pop, high-potential, return-All-Star play of the seven footer from Utah. Gary brings you some reasons and deals for when, how, and what to think about another playoff-likely breakout for 2024.
For those of you at THE...2023-07-2816 minHoops and Cards: Basketball for Sports Card Collectors and Investors!Five Days, Five Guys for the Offseason - De’Aaron Fox EditionHe's not the next Steph Curry. But he is way better than the card market realizes, and has virtually his whole NBA life ahead of him. Today on HoopsandCards, Gary makes the case for Kings' sharpshooter De'Aaron Fox, arguably the fastest player in the NBA. Fox's 2017 rookie cards are under-graded, under-valued, and worth prioritizing before next NBA season, especially for Kings fans!
For those of you at THE NATIONAL, send us your takes and your W's at @hoopsandcards on Instagram. For those of you NOT at the National... send your takes and W's to @hoopsandcards on Instagram.
We LOVE using...2023-07-2718 minHoops and Cards: Basketball for Sports Card Collectors and Investors!Five Episodes, Five Days, Five Players for the Basketball Card Offseason (Episode 1 of 5)Welcome to the first episode of our "FIVE" - Five players we are targeting during the NBA offseason in Basketball Cards, rookies, autos, and grails. Each player in this series is already playing at an All-Star level, during the first few years of his NBA career, for a team that has already made some noise in the playoffs. Gary welcomes you back with a familiar name - a point guard who should have been an Eastern Conference All-Star, whose pop counts and RPA's are fewer and harder to find. Playing in the largest market in the league, this clutch...2023-07-2616 minHoops and Cards: Basketball for Sports Card Collectors and Investors!Hoops and Cards Returns!!After an unexplained absence, we are back for a mid-summer episode about the NBA, the National, and a new 5-part series for your offseason buying or collecting list. Gary would love to hear from any and all of you on Instagram DMs (@hoopsandcards) or by email (gary@hoopsandcards.com). Today, we talk about the National, Victor Wembanyama, and Basketball Card concerns in the offseason.
For our HoopsandCards discount on the Market Movers app, use the "hoopsandcards" code at MarketMovers.com - it's an incredible resource for collectors and investors at any level, to track the values of...2023-07-2517 minHoops and Cards: Basketball for Sports Card Collectors and Investors!Back from a Trip, NBA Finals Investing, and the Victor Wembanyama Effect!We're BACK with an all-inclusive episode for Basketball Card Collectors and Investors, covering everything from flipping Lonnie Walkers to landing Patrick Mahomes rookies. Gary talks some sweet deals on a road trip to Grand Rapids, Michigan... some hopes for Jayson Tatum or Jimmy Butler... and the Victor Wembanyama effect on the hype, values, projections, and potential return of Basketball Card madness over the next 3 months. Should you invest in Victor or wait? Will the SI for Kids card prices keep soaring? Is "Wemby" really worth all of this attention? You'll find all this and more in today's episode of Hoops...2023-05-2834 minHoops and Cards: Basketball for Sports Card Collectors and Investors!Leveling Up - Take Basketball Cards from a Limited Budget to the Next Level!Buying Basketball cards can be fun for any budget, but sometimes you want to save up for better cards. Gary, our host of HoopsandCards, shares his personal journey and challenges us to move from the dollar boxes to the twenty dollar boxes or the $200+ club. We also talk about the NBA Playoffs and some specific cards that will be on our shopping list this summer. Join our Community full of Basketball Card collectors and investors!! Send us a message @hoopsandcards on Instagram or gary@hoopsandcards.com2023-05-1325 minHoops and Cards: Basketball for Sports Card Collectors and Investors!Jalen, Jimmy, Ja, or Nah? Buying, Waiting, and Scouting for Card Deals in MayBig names like Ja Morant and Anthony Edwards are done for the season. Rising stars like Jalen Brunson and Devin Booker are starting to cook. Is it time to sell or buy any of these guys? Who should we watch and maximize our card values with this month. Gary brings some warnings about buying anything now and some plans for patience and deals later in 2023. We talk about some of the dudes and teams to watch closely and some profits that could follow.2023-05-0231 minHoops and Cards: Basketball for Sports Card Collectors and Investors!Basketball Cards 101: NBA Playoff Opportunities, Lessons, and PicksFor the love of Basketball cards! Today's episode takes on the incredible NBA playoff action and what it could mean for Basketball Card players, collectors, and investors. Gary, our host, looks at some of the challenges and tendencies of buying cards during big moments in April or May. Some players (think Jokic or Embiid) could be adding a chip to their fast-growing legends. Others (think Fox, Maxey, or Brunson) are emerging as super-scorers for teams on the rise. We talk about the timing of buying and selling these players over the next 2-4 weeks. This episode also explains how...2023-04-2638 minHoops and Cards: Basketball for Sports Card Collectors and Investors!FIVE GUYS who need a Change of Scenery - Basketball Card Pops and DropsCard investors and collectors, have you ever wanted to get ahead of a player's spike in value? During the summer, a lot of NBA teams make trades and superstars change teams and massive doors open up for players like Mikal Bridges, Donovan Mitchell, and Jalen Brunson. Who could be next? Which players would benefit greatly from that much-needed change of scenery? How can we get out "in front" of the jumps in their card prices? Today's episode looks at FIVE players or teams to watch for a possible change of scenery that would improve their scoring opportunities, their playoff...2023-04-1839 minHoops and Cards: Basketball for Sports Card Collectors and Investors!Playoff Preview, Players to Watch, and Hello, De'Aaron Fox!Today's episode previews all of the big playoff SERIES in the First Round of the NBA Playoffs, and any possible implications we are seeing for the Basketball Card Market. Gary, our host, goes into some of the players whose card markets have the chance to pop gradually or instantly during their playoff runs, and which cards to consider. We also talk a little bit about Prizm Basketball breaks and the patience to wait a while before buying new releases.
Thank you for listening, and give us a shout-out on Instagram @hoopsandcards or email Gary directly at gary...2023-04-1424 minHoops and Cards: Basketball for Sports Card Collectors and Investors!Buying or Selling the Play-In and the Play-Offs here in April!Tonight, the NBA Play-In games start and we are here for you Basketball Card Collectors and Investors! Gary brings some thoughts on the Play-In teams and possible jumps for certain card values, but also talks about NBA Season Awards, Rising Cards and Players, and the new release of PRIZM 2022-23 Basketball which drops today! Thanks for listening, and please send any ideas or feedback or thoughts you've got to @hoopsandcards on Instagram!2023-04-1132 minHoops and Cards: Basketball for Sports Card Collectors and Investors!No Playoffs? Card Markets and Strategies for Lamelo, Cade, Paolo, and More!The NBA's Regular Season is about to end. Some of the hobby's biggest names to collect or invest in will miss the 2023 playoffs and see their card values plunge into the oblivion of the offseason. Which players should we remember when others forget? Which "big names" like Cade, Lamelo, Scottie, and Paolo might be worth selling while Basketball Cards are still "in season"? Gary brings some data and some decisions to consider when it comes to those non-playoff teams and non-playoff stars, including... maybe... Luka Doncic?
We would LOVE to have you join our Basketball Card conversations and community at...2023-04-0429 minHoops and Cards: Basketball for Sports Card Collectors and Investors!Online Betting and NBA Sports Cards - Do they Overlap? Featured Guest ChrisBeCappinn from the Basketball Forever Network!Basketball Card Investors are often looking to discover rising prospects and opportunities to buy and sell cards during and after huge games. Sports bettors are often faced with the same realities and trying to anticipate what players and teams to pick "next." Today, HoopsandCards welcomes Chris from the Basketball Forever Network's NBA Betting Podcast, called "Cashed It w Chris," a regular podcast for NBA fans and sports betters. Our host, Gary, bounces some 101-level questions off of Chris and they talk about players who are just waiting for a break or an injury to get their opportunity.
Can you make...2023-03-2823 min
Hoops and Cards: Basketball for Sports Card Collectors and Investors!FIVE BUYS: Playoff Players and Card picks from the Obvious to the "Not-So-Obvious"With less than a month before the NBA Playoff Starts, you might want to know which players and cards could RISE to the occasion in May and June! We've got you covered, with today's episode of FIVE BUYS, where Gary gives some "no brainer" picks (re: Giannis, Tatum, etc) and some "brainer" or "not-so-obvious" dudes to watch out for. Investors may want to list these players and cards "for sale" to capitalize on gains during the playoffs, and collectors may want to keep notes for better prices after the playoffs. Whatever your strategy is, we've got you covered with more...2023-03-2426 minHoops and Cards: Basketball for Sports Card Collectors and Investors!March Madness? Western Conference Playoff Chase and Sports Card Picks!Today, we take Basketball Card collectors and investors like you to a tour of the WILD, WILD WEST. We look at card values, potential, and prospects for those teams that are still batting to secure a playoff spot - or even a play-in spot in this year's NBA March Madness out West. Gary loves sharing about some of his favorites today, like Lebron, Luka, and SGA. But what will we do with guys like like Most-Improved-candidate Lauri Markkanen or the never-healthy New Orleans Pelicans? Today's show gives you an overview and some card takes on some of the NBA's...2023-03-2128 minHoops and Cards: Basketball for Sports Card Collectors and Investors!Eastern Conference Playoff Push: Buy or sell on Brooklyn, Trae, Jimmy, and More!Basketball cards often rise in price and popularity during the NBA Playoffs! With just a few weeks left in the NBA's regular season, lots of playoff question marks remain in the Eastern Conference. Can all of the new faces keep things going in Brooklyn? Will the Heat make their annual late-season push with Herro, Bam, and Jimmy at the controls? Today's episode has Gary talking about all the possible implications of playoff runs for the Eastern Conference bubble teams, and some thoughts on players who could see their card prices rise (or not) in the process. Teams that don't make the p...2023-03-1424 minHoops and Cards: Basketball for Sports Card Collectors and Investors!Basketball Card Buys, Lamelo and Injured Guys, and Donruss Basketball 2022-23 Drops!While the NBA and playoff races heat up, some of the game's brightest stars are out with injuries - Lebron, Lamelo, Zion, Cade, even KD is hurt!! What should Basketball Card Collectors and Investors do? Hoops and Cards tackles the injury-buying strategies and talks about the post-playoff buying opportunities. In today's episode, Gary also celebrates this week's release of 2022-23 Donruss Hobby Basketball Cards, and which rookies or "buying tips" for those of us that want to get our hands on some of the new stuff!
Send us your feedback, takes, and questions @hoopsandcards on IG and ema...2023-03-1028 minHoops and Cards: Basketball for Sports Card Collectors and Investors!Basketball Cards 101: Online Breaks for Buyers and Breakers with Mike and Dave from SHAG Sports Cards"Breaking" is one of the most popular ways to enjoy, experience, and collect Basketball Cards. In today's episode, Gary sits down with Mike and Dave from SHAG Sports Cards, a group that has been hosting breaks online for years! Conversation focuses on the "essentials" and things you need to remember about BREAKS as one of our Basketball Cards 101 feature episodes. If you've ever thought about hosting breaks or selling spots in a break, then this episode and story will help you tremendously. If you'd like to learn more about "buying" or participating in breaks and how to do better in g...2023-03-0321 minHoops and Cards: Basketball for Sports Card Collectors and Investors!Hoops at the Card Shop! SHAG Sports Cards with Mike and Dave!This weekend, we get to visit with two long-time Sports Card collectors at their new LCS (Local Card Shop) - Mike and Dave from SHAG Sports Cards! SHAG has been open for nearly six months, but doing online breaks and business for a long time before that. Gary gets Mike and Dave to share their collector stories, their takes on the various opportunities and targets for investing or collecting in any sport, and of course their impressions of today's Basketball Card market. Thank you to Mike and Dave for joining the show!
As always, join us on Ins...2023-02-2733 minHoops and Cards: Basketball for Sports Card Collectors and Investors!FIVE BUYS for the NBA Playoffs, FIVE Prospects, and NBA All-Star Recap!We've had an amazing week in Basketball Cards. Just ask Mac McClung, Kyrie Irving, and Jayson Tatum! Today's episode features several lists of "FIVE BUYS" as our host, Gary, rambles about Baseball, Football, Emerging NBA Prospects, and some things to look for in popular basketball cards. We also talk a little bit about our visit to the Indiana Pacers game and some recent quick flips for profit with cards online!
For all of our listeners, give us a shout-out or feedback on IG @Hoopsandcards or email our host gary@hoopsandcards.com!
Thank you to all of our listeners and Basketball Car...2023-02-2231 minHoops and Cards: Basketball for Sports Card Collectors and Investors!Basketball Cards 101: Ways to Make Money, All-Star Weekend, and eBay strategies that work!For Basketball Card collectors and investors around the world, we are here with you for All-Star weekend. With the NBA at the top of the sports world for now, this episode finds us thinking about ways to make money in sports cards. You don’t have to pay high prices or buy the hot players. Our 101 series with Gary gives you some ideas to think - and invest - ahead of the game! Send us any feedback or questions on Instagram @hoopsandcards today!2023-02-1835 minHoops and Cards: Basketball for Sports Card Collectors and Investors!The Card Market Reacting to Trade Deadlines, Cam Thomas, and Big Moments - or not!Before you press "buy it now" on that Cam Thomas Silver or Kyrie Irving Prizm, listen to this episode, people. Collectors and investors want to know IF - and HOW - the card market might react to trade deadline news and the latest destination for Kevin Durant. Hoops and Cards is here to add value, ideas, wisdom, and timing to your pursuit of Basketball Card Utopia. You don't have to buy when everyone else is buying. You don't have to battle FOMO every time Luka Doncic makes a game-winner or Dame Dolla makes people holla. Today's episode will help you sort...2023-02-1534 minHoops and Cards: Basketball for Sports Card Collectors and Investors!Big Moments in the NBA, Cameron Thomas, and Players to Watch for the PlayoffsToday’s a fast release episode on the eve of the NBA trade deadline. Gary talks about Cameron Thomas’s scoring outburst, opportunities to seize and sell in the next three months, and waiting till the late-summer buying opportunities. Please send any questions or takes to us @hoopsandcards on Instagram or email gary@hoopsandcards.com2023-02-0921 minHoops and Cards: Basketball for Sports Card Collectors and Investors!Lebron James Cards, Market, and Record-Breaking LegacyAs we enter Lebron’s big week, his cards are on the minds and buying lists of countless sports card collectors. From Lebron’s hometown, we bring you an episode and some stories about the past, present, and future of the Lebron James card market and his impact on the hobby forever.2023-02-0635 minHoops and Cards: Basketball for Sports Card Collectors and Investors!Fearless NBA All-Star Selections with Card Recommendations to Buy, Sell, or Wait!After a brief hiatus, Hoops and Cards is back just in time for the NBA All-Stars announcement on February 2. Card collectors and investors are starting to turn their focus to Basketball stars and emerging names like Luka Doncic, Zion Williamson, and Anthony Edwards. Today's episode gives you our All-Star picks and some card recommendations for most of these players. Guys like Ja Morant could be trending upward with All-Star Weekend, Playoff Races, and NBA Awards. Guys like Zion Williamson, Shai Gilgeous-Alexander, and Trae Young? Not so much. Enjoy today's episode about the best players in the league at this moment...2023-02-0242 minHoops and Cards: Basketball for Sports Card Collectors and Investors!Basketball Cards 101: Adventures in Grading Your Cards at PSA (Or Wherever)Let’s talk about GRADING your basketball cards. Why, where, how, and which cards to grade and add value? Gary shares his latest adventures in grading basketball cards on todays episode and gives you all kinds of things to love (or not) about the PSA Grading options.2023-01-2030 minHoops and Cards: Basketball for Sports Card Collectors and Investors!FIVE GUYS! Our Lists of Favorites, Can't-Miss GOATS, Heat Checks, and Better than You RealizeFor Card Collectors and NBA Investors, we got all the lists you could want in this episode of Hoops and Cards. Gary gives some takes on modern players who will always be worth investing in, including Lebron James, Steph Curry, and... well... listen to the show! We also share lists of our favorite players to collect, some under-appreciated "hidden gems," and a few thoughts on NBA Hoops.
During today's show, Gary invites and challenges you to share your own takes or lists with him directly by sending a message to @hoopsandcards on Instagram. If you're one of the first new lis...2023-01-1938 minHoops and Cards: Basketball for Sports Card Collectors and Investors!Basketball Cards Interview with Tyson Beck (Part 2 of 2)Tyson Beck is like so many of us - he loves NBA Basketball, follows the Sports Card market and trends, and loves connecting with Basketball fans and investors around the world! You may have heard his name as a super-talented designer of NBA graphics, collectibles, or sports cards for brands like Topps and many more. But he's also the co-founder of the Forever Network, Basketball Forever, and works hard to design excellent limited-edition sports cards with globally-iconic athletes like Steph Curry, Allen Iverson, Jayson Tatum, and so many more!
In today's episode, we give you PART TWO of...2023-01-1324 minHoops and Cards: Basketball for Sports Card Collectors and Investors!Basketball Cards Interview with Tyson Beck (Part 1 of 2)Tyson Beck is like so many of us - he loves NBA Basketball, follows the Sports Card market and trends, and loves connecting with Basketball fans and investors around the world! You may have heard his name as a super-talented designer of NBA graphics, collectibles, or sports cards for brands like Topps and many more. But he's also the co-founder of the Forever Network, Basketball Forever, and works hard to design excellent limited-edition sports cards with globally-iconic athletes like Steph Curry, Allen Iverson, Jayson Tatum, and so many more!
In today's episode, we give you PART ONE of...2023-01-1046 minHoops and Cards: Basketball for Sports Card Collectors and Investors!NBA Playoff Contenders and Superstars to Watch or Invest in before May!In the world of NBA Basketball, there's nothing quite like the NBA Playoffs and Finals. We can say the same for the Basketball Card Market and the values or prices of cards as the playoffs take place - a player's performance in May or June adds to his overall legacy and also increases the demand for his cards! Which teams and players look primed and ready for a push to the "next level" of NBA greatness?
Gary covers these issues and more in today's YouTube episode, which is also a podcast you can listen to on Spotify, App...2023-01-0626 minHoops and Cards: Basketball for Sports Card Collectors and Investors!DOLLAR BOX: Finding Rookies and Stars at Budget Prices for Collectors and Investors!Like most of us, you're probably into Basketball Cards on some kind of budget. Perhaps you're just starting out, and you've got less than $50 or $100 to work with. That's the story of our Podcast Host, Gary from HoopsandCards. He likes to find great cards and emerging rookies in the large boxes at card shows and shops. In today's episode, Gary recalls some thoughts about how that approach led him to buy cards of Darius Garland, Tyrese Maxey, Desmond Bane, Anfernee Simons, and Shai Gilgeous-Alexander just one year ago. Now, the names have changed but the opportunities are tremendous. Rookie cards of emer...2023-01-0430 minHoops and Cards: Basketball for Sports Card Collectors and Investors!Happy New Year! NBA Award Rankings, Top 20 Players to Invest in, and FOUR things to do in January!We wrap up 2022 with an episode that has IT ALL! We share some thoughts about the Basketball Card Market (buying and selling) over the past year and look ahead to 2023 when the NBA will gain more global attention from fans and collectors. Gary gives us a countdown of current MVP candidates, All-Star rosters, Awards, and 20 players to invest in (but only if you like those guys)!
Because it's our mission to add value to your world as a Basketball Card collector/investor, we wrap up today's episode with FOUR "action steps" to consider in January when it co...2022-12-3144 minHoops and Cards: Basketball for Sports Card Collectors and Investors!NBA on Christmas Day, FIVE BUYS, and Basketball Card Shout-outs!For all you card collectors and investors in Basketball Cards! Today's episode is one of our last in 2022 - it's been a terrific year! Our show's host, Gary, gives us a rundown of the huge matchups in the NBA on Sunday, leading up to a timely FIVE BUYS conversation for those of us who have already been buying cards for a while. Sure, we throw in our usual list of 5-6 players or cards to consider, but today's episode is more about doing what's best for you, adding value, respect, and encouragement to your own decisions as you collect and...2022-12-2340 minHoops and Cards: Basketball for Sports Card Collectors and Investors!Basketball Cards 101: How to Get Started Collecting, Investing, and Enjoying the Hobby!People all over the world are collecting and investing in Basketball Cards! Some of you are brand new to all of this, and most of us know a friend or two who are looking to buy cards for the very first time. Today's episode with host Gary will help you with your mindset, first steps, and road map overview of how to get started. After some talk about a trip to an NBA game, updates on players like Anthony Davis and new card products like Contenders Optic, we focus the rest of this episode on how to "reboot" your col...2022-12-2037 minHoops and Cards: Basketball for Sports Card Collectors and Investors!Cade Cunningham, Zion Questions, and Basketball Card Brands for all Budgets!Should we consider buying Cade Cunningham rookie cards during his injury-missed season? Is the Zion surge for real or are we counting down the minutes to another foot injury? What about the new brands of Basketball Cards coming out in January? Today's episode has it all, including our host Gary's adventures with Nickeil Alexander-Walker cards! Investors, Collectors, and Basketball fans on any budget - LET'S GO to the world of Hoops and Cards! If you prefer the visual or use YouTube more, check out today's episode as 2-part video series on our new YouTube Channel Hoops and Cards!2022-12-1538 minHoops and Cards: Basketball for Sports Card Collectors and Investors!Zion Williamson, Smart Investing, and Staying Positive!Perhaps this week marks the real return of Zion Williamson as a leader in the Basketball Card market. We are on board, and Gary is here with some ideas and opportunities to seize this moment. In 6-8 weeks, the rest of the sports card world will turn to Basketball and focus on things like the All-Star Game, Rising Stars, and the Playoff Races. We believe that this "market correction" will hurt for a few more weeks, but it also presents some ongoing buying opportunities for young contenders like Zion. We also react to the breaking news about Cade Cunningham, and...2022-12-1338 minHoops and Cards: Basketball for Sports Card Collectors and Investors!FIVE BUYS - Five Strategies to Make Money on Basketball Cards in the Next Two Months!We know, the market is down. The economy is rough. Card charts and Market Movers are hard to time correctly. But what if there are at least five "tested and true" approaches to Basketball Cards that can make at least SOME money during the NBA season? What if today's episode could "over-deliver" with a few strategies and insights for basketball card investors at any budget? Gary brings some practical tips and suggestions for those who are looking to turn some form of profit in the short-term as well as some experience and insight for the longer-term - beyond January - and...2022-12-0837 minHoops and Cards: Basketball for Sports Card Collectors and Investors!Gift Ideas for Sports Card collectors, 2017 Rookies on the Rise, and Dollar Box Devin!Here we go, heading toward Christmas, the holidays, and shopping for your family, friends, or yourself. What could you buy as a great basketball card gift? We have some ideas. Gary also gives us some updates from recent card shows and 2017 rookies on the rise! Along with MVP-candidates Jayson Tatum, Donovan Mitchell and the surprising Lauri Markkanen, who else could be emerging from that lesser-printed, lower-pop class? We give you lists upon lists upon lists! From 2017 to players we avoid to Dollar-Box Devin, you'll remember this episode as an investor and collector here as we near the end of 2022.
We would...2022-12-0640 minHoops and Cards: Basketball for Sports Card Collectors and Investors!Basketball Cards 101: Everything You Need to Know in One Episode! (For real!)It's the episode you didn't know how much you needed. A "greatest hits" edition of ALL the Basketball Card 101 episodes will give you all the "main points" of life in the Basketball card investing and collecting world. Gary tackles all the questions, from "How did you get into this?" to "Where can I buy cards?" "What cards or players should I buy?" "What are some tips for buyers and sellers?" "How do I take care of my cards?" And many, many more.
It's a long episode, but it will feel short. Share it as a "refresher course" on all things Basketb...2022-12-0243 minHoops and Cards: Basketball for Sports Card Collectors and Investors!NBA All-Stars So Far, FIVE BREAKOUT BUYS, and Jayson Tatum!We're already a quarter of the way through this NBA season, and certain players - and their card values - will be impacted by February's All-Star Game. Hoops and Cards' host, Gary, brings us his updated list of NBA All-Stars for this season, including which first-timers should make the cut. If you're into investing, prospecting, and buying superstar cards before everyone else does, you'll love today's list of "FIVE BREAKOUT BUYS," which includes several affordable rookies from the 2017 and 2018 NBA rookie classes. You'll also hear input and feedback from Hoops and Cards investors from around the world, including Australia, South Kor...2022-11-3041 minHoops and Cards: Basketball for Sports Card Collectors and Investors!Thanksgiving and Beyond Basketball with Paul from NoOffseason.comThank you for visiting Hoops and Cards, where today's episode focuses on thanking our listeners and connecting with one of our friends in the Hoops and Cards world, Paul from NoOffseason.com. Paul Hickey is the founder and host of the Sports Card Strategy show, and here is another episode where Paul and our host Gary go back and forth about basketball cards, investing, and approaches for you to consider as a collector/investor. You can learn more about Basketball Card investments and card ideas at NoOffseason.com and using the "hoopsandcards" promo code on their site to get a...2022-11-2541 minHoops and Cards: Basketball for Sports Card Collectors and Investors!FIVE BUYS: First Month Stars, Injury Investing, and obviously, Shai Gilgeous-Alexander!One month in to the NBA season, and there's so much for the Basketball Card world to think about. As a fan and collector, it's amazing to see what Steph, Joel, and the Sacramento Kings (???) are doing right now. But for sports card investors, which players and cards have popped this week? Which cards could be next and which players should we watch out for? Meanwhile, some of the league's most exciting young stars are sidelined with injury - Ja Morant, Tyrese Maxey, Desmond Bane, and Cade Cunningham! Our podcast host, Gary, wrestles with some of the unique buying and r...2022-11-2240 minHoops and Cards: Basketball for Sports Card Collectors and Investors!Favorite Players, Jazz-Cavs Trade Fallout, Market Forecast, and more with Chad and Tim from Pack to the Future!Some episodes are unforgettable. This one, a return visit from Chad and Tim at Pack to the Future, is an instant classic! Gary, Chad, and Tim talk at length about collecting our favorite players, sorting through the Donovan Mitchell, Lauri Markkanen, and playoff implications of a huge trade, and embracing the current state of the card market. Chad and Tim are two of our favorite sports card personalities and you'll love "hanging out with them" for the entire episode. You'll also be encouraged and get some ideas to make your card portfolio better immediately.
As always, send us y...2022-11-1751 minHoops and Cards: Basketball for Sports Card Collectors and Investors!What's New? Looking for Buying Opportunities and Tips for Sellers in THIS NBA season!Card collectors and investors have unlimited buying opportunities, but we want to help you with a game-plan for gaining value or making money in Basketball Cards. It IS still possible, even in a tough market. You can follow the league and anticipate breakout players, breakout moments, and new opportunities as the season progresses, and we are here to help with your plan. In three months, you've got the NBA all-star game. Anyone new there? In six months, you've got the NBA playoffs and Finals push? Anyone new, whose Basketball Cards could be super hot and profitable by then? We say yes to...2022-11-1539 minHoops and Cards: Basketball for Sports Card Collectors and Investors!Basketball Cards 101: When to Buy and When to Sell, and Who Really Knows?Overall, the sports card market isn't booming right now. Some of us have seen our card values drop in the last three months. How can we figure out when is a good time to BUY and when is a decent time to SELL our cards? Well, none of us can predict the future, but Hoops and Cards is here to prepare you for it! During the first section of today's episode, Gary talks about all of the logistics and factors that go into a buying decision, while encouraging us to be patient and not rush in to spending our dollars. After...2022-11-1041 minHoops and Cards: Basketball for Sports Card Collectors and Investors!Early November Player Rankings, Adventures on eBay, and Players Cards to AvoidWhat a terrific time to jump in as a Basketball Card collector and investor! Today's episode reviews some of the hottest players in the NBA and their card values that could continue to rise - including the return of Darius Garland, Zion Williamson, and Jamal Murray! Gary also goes over some timely advice for investors looking to sell or unload cards on eBay and how to make your sales listings stand out. Finally, there are certain players and teams that are dominating the news for all the wrong reasons. We hate to say we told you so... but... well... we j...2022-11-0842 min
Hoops and Cards: Basketball for Sports Card Collectors and Investors!Sports Card Movie Interview with "Behind the Card" Film Director Chris Fitzjarrald!"Behind the Card" is simply a must-see film for anyone connected with sports cards! Recently, Gary (our show host) sat down with Chris Fitzjarrald, the Director and Writer of this award-winning documentary about the sports card industry, personalities, and unforgettable moments of the past three years. Chris and Gary talk about the feeling like this well-done, hollywood-feature film was made just for us - collectors and investors in today's card market! It's also the kind of film that you could share with your friends and family to help them understand, enjoy, and even jump into sports cards!
As noted on Film...2022-11-0548 minHoops and Cards: Basketball for Sports Card Collectors and Investors!Big Games, Card Price Jumps, and EIGHT players for the Watch List!Last night was full of awesome performances, prime-time games, and incredible shots in the NBA. We all know about Luka Doncic and Jayson Tatum, but what about the return of Darius Garland, the excellence of Desmond Bane, or the emergence of Tyrese Maxey? Do big games lead to big profits in the card market? The answer is "yes, sometimes!" Today's episode looks at current trends in the basketball card market while we are still in the midst of Baseball's World Series, the NFL playoff chases, and counting down to World Cup 2022. Basketball card values can still be found, and we lo...2022-11-0343 min
Hoops and Cards: Basketball for Sports Card Collectors and Investors!Basketball Cards 101: Six Types of Investors (Strategic Suggestions for Everyone)Whether you've collected Basketball Cards for a month or have been investing for decades, today's episode is one of those that fits every one of us at different times. Gary takes a look at today's basketball card market and gives us SIX different types of investors. Six different approaches to buying and selling basketball cards and strengths & weaknesses of each. Which one are you? What approach will you take? Perhaps you'll try all six or have stories and cards come to mind today as you listen! Please let us know your strategies and which "type" you are - message Gary @hoops...2022-11-0136 min
Hoops and Cards: Basketball for Sports Card Collectors and Investors!Dollar Box Diving Tips and Card Show SaturdayWelcome to HoopsandCards, a podcast that celebrates Tyrese Maxey's career-high 44 point outburst last night and brings you some "just in time" advice for the dollar box and bargain hunting this weekend! Collectors on ANY budget can find some great players and shocking deals at a card show, a shop, online at eBay, COMC, or WhatNot in the Dollar, two-dollar, or five-dollar boxes. Gary opens today's episode, one full of listener feedback and suggestions, with some names and cards you might want to dig for this weekend. Good luck! And please let us know what you find or what deals you've scor...2022-10-2942 min
Hoops and Cards: Basketball for Sports Card Collectors and Investors!Buying Basketball? Check out our Top 20 Players and 7 Investing Tips for the NBA's first month of the NBA season!One full week is in the books, friends, and it's time to update our TOP 20 CARDS and PLAYERS to invest in as Basketball Card collectors! Gary brings the heat with some new names on the list and updates on all of our comeback players. Meanwhile, are there some easy and clear strategies to get great deals on the cards you want right now? We say yes! Just be patient, and take some of our SEVEN (7) Investing Tips to mind as you hit up that card show or do your Market Movers research. Today's episode also includes some status updates on famil...2022-10-2741 min
Hoops and Cards: Basketball for Sports Card Collectors and Investors!NBA's Opening Week: Who's Hot, Who's Not, and Waiting for Better DealsDamian Lillard is on fire. Jayson and Ja look like MVP types. The Utah Jazz are 3-0 already! With so much happening already in the NBA, is there anything "urgent" for basketball card investors? We say no. While it's great to enjoy, research, and know what's going on in the basketball market right now, the prices and buying opportunities should get even better in the next 6-10 weeks. Today, our host, Gary, takes us through the first week of NBA action and some "next steps" to think about as you prepare your plan of attack. The second half of today's...2022-10-2438 min
Hoops and Cards: Basketball for Sports Card Collectors and Investors!First Week FOMO: Seven Tips for Buying Cards as the NBA Season Starts!Finally, we have some REAL, LIVE NBA games to watch! Zion is strong, Kawhi is back, Paolo is legit, and the Beard is on fire!! When it comes to NBA Basketball cards, the excitement of games and high-scoring performances can make you want to buy players' cards immediately, and there is some value to buying in early. But your best decision as a collector and investor in cards right now is simply to wait, enjoy the games, and develop your game plan. Just as the 76ers have to learn how to play together with a bunch of new players, card inve...2022-10-2139 min
Hoops and Cards: Basketball for Sports Card Collectors and Investors!NBA 2022-23 Season Preview with Sports Card Predictions and Basketball Forever!It all starts TODAY! Steph. Lebron. Tatum. Embiid. This year's NBA season is finally here, and with it comes an unlimited amount of fun, predictions, investing, and selling for Basketball Card collectors and investors. Our host, Gary, brings us his picks and predictions for this NBA season, but spends more time talking about the cards, sets, rookies, players, and moments that will matter for you when it comes to basketball cards.
We are also thrilled to announce our partnership with the BASKETBALL FOREVER podcasting network! Check out BasketballForever.com for all the current action, highlights, takes, and culture surrounding the NBA and...2022-10-1838 min
Hoops and Cards: Basketball for Sports Card Collectors and Investors!RETURN OF THE MACK: FIVE GUYS returning to ACTION and their impact on CARDS!Basketball fans and card collectors simply can't wait to see several superstars return to the court next week. MVP types like Kawhi Leonard and Damian Lillard, All-Star candidates Zion Williamson and Jamal Murray, and Playoff hopefuls like Michael Porter Jr, Khris Middleton, and Jaren Jackson Jr could return soon and add so much to their teams, to the league, and to your card portfolio. Gary from HoopsandCards.com takes us to FIVE players that he can't wait to see on the court for an extended period of time, and today's opportunities and risks connected with their card investments.
...2022-10-1531 minHoops and Cards: Basketball for Sports Card Collectors and Investors!Basketball Cards 101: Grading - Why, Where, and What Cards?Many collectors and investors in sports cards decide to have their cards "GRADED." What does this mean? Why do they do it? How will "grading" your cards make them better or increase their value? No worries - we have you covered in today's episode. Gary talks about the basics of WHY to have cards graded... WHERE to get your cards graded... with a review of several popular companies and services that grade thousands of cards each day or week... and then we also talk about WHAT CARDS to consider having graded for your personal collection or financial profit!
Today's episode looks...2022-10-1447 minHoops and Cards: Basketball for Sports Card Collectors and Investors!Which Players to Buy? Basketball Card Preseason Rankings Countdown (From 5 to 1)Like another one of our FIVE BUYS episodes, today's thrilling conclusion of our Preseason Top 30 zeroes in on the players ranked 5th through 1st in our Investing priorities. Gary takes you to five of the hottest names in all of sports cards, and gives some short-term and long-term plays to consider. Our host is investing in four of these top five, and would love to save up the money to get in on all five of them at some point this season. Which of these players do you like the most? What is your game plan heading into this seas...2022-10-1329 minHoops and Cards: Basketball for Sports Card Collectors and Investors!Which Players to Buy? Basketball Card Preseason Rankings Countdown (From 12-6)We continue our countdown of the top NBA Basketball card investments for this upcoming season. Can you believe it starts in less than a week? It's crazy how quickly October is flying through. Collectors and investors everywhere are familiar with most of today's names - Trae, Kawhi, and The Joker - but there are opportunities and strategies to take with each one of these players, and we've got you covered! If you missed the start of our countdown, be sure to check out the first episode (rankings countdown from 30 to 21) and the second episode (from 20 to 13) in this series.
...2022-10-1234 minHoops and Cards: Basketball for Sports Card Collectors and Investors!Fantasy Basketball - does it impact Basketball Card Investors or Collectors?Fantasy Basketball, where any one of us can be a general manager who drafts a team, adds players through trades and free agency, and competes against friends - CAN help you as a Sports Card investor. In today's episode, Gary talks a bit about the weekly or daily decisions a fantasy basketball "owner" or "manager" might make in a Yahoo or ESPN league, and how those things help prepare sports card investors for the future of players and card values we are interested in knowing. At it's best, fantasy hoops can help you learn to project, anticipate, or plan ahead fo...2022-10-1132 minHoops and Cards: Basketball for Sports Card Collectors and Investors!Which Players to Buy? Basketball Card Preseason Rankings Countdown (From 20-13)Just NINE days before the NBA Regular Season starts, we continue with our countdown of the PRESEASON TOP 30 players/cards for basketball card collectors and investors. Today's episode focuses in on players 13-20 in the rankings of players with descriptions of what/when to buy or sell these players. Some of today's guys are returning from difficult injuries or dramatic offseasons. Others are simply awesome players stuck on struggling teams. Two of the best players on our list today are from the Boston Celtics, and their values and price charts will flow up and down along with the Celtics' chan...2022-10-1032 minHoops and Cards: Basketball for Sports Card Collectors and Investors!NBA Team Scout: Memphis Grizzlies with Parish Sharkey of SB Nation and Let's Be Real MediaWe aren't just basketball collectors or investors, we are fans of the NBA game! For our host, Gary, the Memphis Grizzlies are one of his very favorite teams to watch with a lot of young talented players to invest in. For this episode of "NBA Team Scout" we invited Grizzlies' expert Parish Sharkey of SB Nation, the Starting 5 Podcast, and Let's Be Real Media to join us on Hoops and Cards. Parish will help us think through the upcoming season and what to expect from Ja Morant, Desmond Bane, Jaren Jackson Jr, and maybe even Santi Aldama.
You...2022-10-0727 minHoops and Cards: Basketball for Sports Card Collectors and Investors!Which Players to Buy? Preseason Basketball Card Rankings Part 1 (from 30 to 21)Well, with the NBA season less than TWO weeks away, we decided to rank our TOP 30 players to invest in heading into the 2022-23 campaign. Some players are worth taking a long look at and learning about their basketball card markets before you buy, and today's episode zeroes in on players ranking 30-21 in our countdown. You'll hear Gary mention some players he totally loves and is invested in personally, and some players he avoids but gives appropriate respect as players and investments in the NBA.
Who are you investing in for this upcoming season? Do you hav...2022-10-0629 minHoops and Cards: Basketball for Sports Card Collectors and Investors!NBA Team Scout: Cleveland Cavaliers with Kelsey Russo from The AthleticWe aren't just basketball collectors or investors, we are fans of the NBA game! For our host, Gary, the Cleveland Cavaliers are his hometown team and his favorite cards to invest in. So it makes sense, for our first edition of "NBA Team Scout" to invite Cleveland Cavaliers' beat reporter Kelsey Russo (@kelseyyrusso on Twitter) to give us the latest updates on Donovan Mitchell, Darius Garland, Evan Mobley, and more! All three of these players have solid sports card markets with bright NBA futures ahead of them, if they can put all the pieces together.
You can fin...2022-10-0524 minHoops and Cards: Basketball for Sports Card Collectors and Investors!MORE Profit Picks! Card Investments with High Upside from Every Team in the NBA (Part 2 of 2)Breakout candidates. Rising stars. The NBA is full of them here in 2022, and their Basketball card prices and values often rise alongside their careers. Here's the second episode with a "high upside" pick from THE OTHER 15 of the NBA's 30 teams. We travel from Miami to Orlando to Washington DC picking a player from each NBA team with some short-term or long-term upside profit in mind. Gary gives his take on some players that are "captain obvious," and a few others who will need a bit more explanation. Tell your card collecting friends and your budget to get ready for this N...2022-10-0427 minHoops and Cards: Basketball for Sports Card Collectors and Investors!Profit Picks! Card Investments with High Upside from Every team in the NBA! (Part 1 of 2)Breakout candidates. Rising stars. The NBA is full of them here in 2022, and their Basketball card prices and values often rise alongside their careers. Here's an episode with a "high upside" pick from 15 of the NBA's 30 teams. Gary gives his take on some players that are "captain obvious," and a few others who will need a bit more explanation. Tell your card collecting friends and your budget to get ready for this NBA season as things like the Preseason and Regular season tipoff are just two weeks away!
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Our email address is gary@hoops...2022-10-0322 minHoops and Cards: Basketball for Sports Card Collectors and Investors!Low Risk, High Reward! Card Investments and Sleepers from Every team in the NBA!We love finding diamonds in the rough... and Giannis in someone's dollar box. Who are the sleepers, the low-cost players and Basketball Cards that you could still find at a small budget but they could pay off with profits this month, this season, in the NBA? In today's episode, Gary (gary@hoopsandcards.com) shares THIRTY Basketball Card options and players that present a risky situation or risky opportunity if you want to roll the dice. You can find rookies and autographs of some of these players in the dollar or five dollar boxes at many shows. Others are seasoned stars with...2022-09-3039 minHoops and Cards: Basketball for Sports Card Collectors and Investors!Basketball Cards 101: Planning - Six Months of NBA Investing StrategyFailing to plan is like planning to fail. If you want a great collection of Basketball cards, then you've got to plan your attack and know when to buy and when to sell. The NBA calendar is like a 12-month roller coaster for card collectors and investors, full of opportunities to buy low and sell high. You can buy during boring times and sell during exciting times. You can seize deals on All-Stars in September and sell them in February. You can watch players and playoff teams emerge in January and sell their cards in May when they actually make...2022-09-2948 minHoops and Cards: Basketball for Sports Card Collectors and Investors!Basketball Cards 101: Selling Your Sports Cards - Markets and MarginsSelling your Basketball cards can be profitable and fun in today's market. You have online options like eBay, PWCC, Whatnot, COMC, Facebook Groups, Discord, and so many more... and you can also sell cards "in person" at card shops, card shows, and at trade nights. But how should you go about selling cards? Who sets the "current value" or price of a card? Where can you find buyers who are actually interested in your specific cards? Are there certain times of the year to sell Basketball cards? Or, as our host, Gary gets at in this Basketball Cards 101 episode, how can we...2022-09-2728 minHoops and Cards: Basketball for Sports Card Collectors and Investors!Basketball Cards 101: Buying Sports Cards - Great Cards at Best PricesWhat cards should I buy? Where can I find basketball cards online or in person? What strategies would help with your buying decisions? Can I negotiate a fair deal with sellers? It's important to know why you're buying cards and how to go about buying with a strategy. We are here to help! In this edition of Basketball Cards 101, we look at a variety of issues and suggestions for making the most of your buying plan and experience as you search for basketball cards. Gary looks at online markets, card shows, conversations with sellers, and knowing your own personal approac...2022-09-2341 minHoops and Cards: Basketball for Sports Card Collectors and Investors!Basketball Cards 101: Brands and Sets of Modern Basketball CardsEach year, more than TWENTY-FIVE different sets of basketball cards are released. Which ones are most popular, most available, and even most "invest-able"? Today's episode looks at all of these things and more, getting you ready for the new NBA Season in Sports Cards. Gary, the host of HoopsandCards.com, gives us a look at the key sets to know about at every price level for modern cards. Along the way, he shares tips about buying boxes, finding inserts and autographs, and which sets or cards he loves to collect. IF you're a modern basketball card collector, investor, or beginn...2022-09-2037 minHoops and Cards: Basketball for Sports Card Collectors and Investors!Basketball Cards 101: Priorities for Collectors and InvestorsToday's episode looks at all of these things and more, getting you ready for September in Sports Cards. IF you're a modern basketball card collector, investor, or beginner, this is an episode - and our whole podcast, really - custom-made to add value, fun, and connections to your pursuit of cards!
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(1) You could leave us positive F...2022-09-1347 minHoops and Cards: Basketball for Sports Card Collectors and Investors!Basketball Cards 101: Part 1: Choose Your Own AdventureBasketball Card collecting can be entertaining, fun, and contagious for NBA fans anywhere in the world. Today's episode is our first in a familiar series of essentials and instructions for those of you who are NEW or RETURNING to this world of sports cards. Our host, Gary from HoopsandCards.com, gives you a conversational overview of the world of Basketball Cards here in 2022, weaving his own personal story with your present opportunity. It's a GREAT time to jump in and start collecting cards if you want to build a display or connect more with NBA Basketball fans. September is also a pe...2022-09-1032 minHoops and Cards: Basketball for Sports Card Collectors and Investors!September 2022: Donovan Mitchell, Optic Basketball, and the Hall of FameThe Cavaliers' trade for Donovan Mitchell shocked the entire Basketball world. The Hobby release of Donruss Optic Basketball 2021-22 rocked the world of breakers, rippers, and flippers. September is here, friends, and our so-called "buying season for NBA Basketball cards" is beginning to wind down. Today's episode looks at all of these things and more, getting you ready for September in Sports Cards. IF you're a modern basketball card collector, investor, or beginner, this is an episode - and our whole podcast, really - custom-made to add value, fun, and connections to your pursuit of cards!
For ideas, feedback, questions, and w...2022-09-0730 minHoops and Cards: Basketball for Sports Card Collectors and Investors!MY GUYS: Our Five Favorite Players to Collect and Invest in for the upcoming NBA Season!We can't stop thinking about FIVE specific NBA Players we have our eyes on for the upcoming NBA 2022-23 campaign. While much of the current sports card market ignores Basketball cards, Gary is taking the opportunity to buy some specific players for the PC (personal collection) and the IP (investment portfolio). If you've listened to Hoops and Cards for even just a short time, you won't be surprised by Gary's five picks in today's episode. Perhaps you'll make your own list of five "MY GUYS" that you'll focus on as we wait for next season... send us your list @hoopsandcards on...2022-09-0240 minHoops and Cards: Basketball for Sports Card Collectors and Investors!Card Show stories and Getting Back into it with DirkNashty!Today's episode takes you to our inner journey about some of the deals and opportunities here during buying season (the NBA Offseason)! Gary welcomes special guest KEITH from Hobby Time with DirkNashty, his podcast and outlet for basketball card research, learnings, and opportunities. This episode gives us about the first 10-minutes of an extended conversation between Gary and Keith about the last five rookie classes and cards that may be more scarce than we thought. Some of the specific players and research are addressed in a recent episode of Hobby Time's podcast.
THANK YOU FOR LISTENING, and if you're enjoying the...2022-08-3125 minHoops and Cards: Basketball for Sports Card Collectors and Investors!Instant Reax: KD Stays, Pat Bev Trades, and Chet Holmgren Out for 2022-23 Season?Hey Basketball Card collectors and investors… Here is a bonus episode where Gary jumps on to talk about things that actually did happen in the NBA this week… And how they affect the card market, if at all!2022-08-2522 minHoops and Cards: Basketball for Sports Card Collectors and Investors!Escaping the August Blues with Flips, Greats, and Redeem Team Documentaries!August is such a quiet month for NBA investors. Unless you like hearing that Lebron and Jayson played a pickup game, you're finding it hard to stay connected and informed as a basketball collector or investor. We get you, and we got you!
Today's episode gives us THREE unbeatable opportunities to stay entertained, make money, and move forward in your pursuit of all the grails. Gary brings us some words about three-month flipping strategies that seem darn near perfect. We also unpack the strange "floor" we're seeing on cards of good players destined for impending greatness, even though you might be t...2022-08-2327 minHoops and Cards: Basketball for Sports Card Collectors and Investors!Basketball Cards 101: 7 Things to do during the NBA OffseasonYou enjoy investing or collecting NBA Basketball Cards - we get it. But it's August, when nobody else is talking about HOOPS, card values are tanking, and Kevin Durant is holding the League hostage. What's a Basketball Card guy to do? Is there anything worth thinking about or doing in the doldrums of the offseason?
We say YES!!! In fact, today's episode offers SEVEN practical ideas and fun projects for Basketball Card junkies to make the most of August, September, and October here in 2022. Straight from the Hoops and Cards community, we bring you some tips, suggestions, and stories from the Ba...2022-08-1836 minHoops and Cards: Basketball for Sports Card Collectors and Investors!Locking in and Buying the Sports Cards I Want… or Not?For all Sports Card collectors and investors, it helps to have a plan and some priority cards to chase. With so many products and players in the market, our host Gary tries to focus on one or two very good cards to “level up” his portfolio at a Saturday card show. Does it work? What if other deals jump out at you? ——- For more Hoops content, podcasts, eNewsletters, and prizes, join us over at HoopsPLUS - go to anchor.fm/HoopsandCards/subscribe today! —— You can also use the Promo code “hoops” at NOOFFSEASON.com to get 50% off of your first month in t...2022-08-1427 minHoops and Cards: Basketball for Sports Card Collectors and Investors!High-End Cards, Leveling Up, and Retail Prizm BasketballWith today's episode, our host Gary from HoopsandCards.com gives us some personal takes on leveling up into better Basketball Cards and players, while also taking a look at the premium Sports Card products in the Basketball Card Market this season. You'll find some high quality, numbered gems in National Treasures, Impeccable, and many more. Gary also dives in and rips a Prizm Retail blaster box and lives to tell about it. With so many people chasing the new shiny stuff, what is worth looking at and investing in this August? We get a preview of some of our August take...2022-08-1220 minHoops and Cards: Basketball for Sports Card Collectors and Investors!Weekend Card Show, GOAT talk for Giannis, and Trading “Cardboard Currency”Today’s episode follows a long one of our host’s weekend journeys to a big annual card show in the Hall of Fame city… Gary takes us behind the scenes to some wheeling and dealing that we hope ends well, at least for the Giannis investor! Also, for any of you who are interested in more basketball card content, join HoopsPLUS, our supporter platform at anchor.fm/HoopsandCards/subscribe and receive exclusive podcast episodes, newsletters, prize opportunities, and more!2022-08-0735 minHoops and Cards: Basketball for Sports Card Collectors and Investors!4G Investing Strategy: The GOATS and How to Invest in Michael, Lebron, Kobe, and...We continue our series on balancing your Basketball Card portfolio. The 4G Strategy encourages us to think about players in 4 categories - Guess, Good, Great, Goat! Today is all about putting the Goats back on your radar in buying season. Who are your Goats? Giannis deals abound this August! To join HoopsPLUS and get more podcasts, news, prizes, and friends, sign up at anchor.fm/HoopsandCards/subscribe today!2022-08-0426 minHoops and Cards: Basketball for Sports Card Collectors and Investors!The National Sports Card Show RECAP with Brett from Splash Hit SportscardsFor the past five days, nearly all of the Sports Card universe descended on Atlantic City, New Jersey - either "in-person" or online! One of our long-time listeners, Brett from Columbus, Ohio, was there for every day of the show, his FIFTEENTH National! Today's episode has Gary sitting down with Brett to get some of his highlights, stories, and deals from the enormous card show and some ideas for each of us as investors and collectors moving forward.
HoopsPLUS supporters will get an additional interview-podcast with Brett as part of their exclusive PLUS podcast feed later this week. To join Hoop...2022-08-0124 minHoops and Cards: Basketball for Sports Card Collectors and Investors!(REPLAY) Basketball Cards 101: How to Buy Basketball Wax, Sealed Boxes, and New Release Sports Cards in 2021(REPLAY -- We look back on a time when you couldn't find ANY Sports cards or Sealed Wax in ANY retail store, website, or presale. The year was 2021, and our still-too-new podcast was trying to help people chase, find, and maybe even purchase unopened cards of sports cards. With the stocked shelves and unlimited supply we are starting to see this year, it's amazing how much has changed!)
It’s not easy to find new Basketball Card packs or boxes at the store - anywhere! Gary from H&C takes a look at the chase and the case for buying seal...2022-07-3130 minHoops and Cards: Basketball for Sports Card Collectors and Investors!BONUS: Podcast Update and Takes from the National with Paul from Nooffseason.com!It's our BONUS episode, coming to you on Friday of "The National!" After a few thoughts from Gary about the card market and various approaches to investing, we welcome a familiar guest to Hoops and Cards! Paul from Nooffseason.com gives us an "at the National" report on what he's seeing during days 1 and 2 of this incredible gathering of collectors and investors in Sports Cards from Atlantic City, New Jersey!
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