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The Great American Collectables ShowThe Great American Collectables ShowTHE BIG GUNS FROM THE NATIONAL JOIN TOM & JM!Joe Drelich, Jimmy Ryan, Brian Copolla, and Shane Winn, the big cahunas who run the National Sports Collector’s Convention, join us along with Mr Personality Derek Grady from Heritage Auctions. The National is a few weeks away, and we are gonna get the skinny! https://www.nsccshow.com/ https://lucyslovebus.org/ Follow Us On:Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/Greatamericancollectiblesshow YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCMa4dRTH4mmTfLW59Q9x3sw Listen to Us on Podbean: https://greatamericancollectables.podbean.com/ or anywhere you listen to your favorite podcasts 2025-07-161h 07The Great American Collectables ShowThe Great American Collectables ShowHONORING RICO & THE 1975 BOSTON RED SOX……WITH A LITTLE BACKSTORY!All of the boys are together for this special show honoring Rico & the 50th anniversary of the greatest World Series evah! Oh yeah..There’s a story behind last week’s  happenings! Tune in! https://lucyslovebus.org/ Follow Us On: Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/Greatamericancollectiblesshow YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCMa4dRTH4mmTfLW59Q9x3sw Listen to Us on Podbean: https://greatamericancollectables.podbean.com/ or anywhere you listen to your favorite podcasts Music Credits: CREDITS Track Title: 'Funky World' Music by Wa...2025-07-091h 03The Great American Collectables ShowThe Great American Collectables ShowIS IT REAL OR IS I FAKE?Dan Wulkan from Memory Lane Auctions joins Tom & JM to chat about how to identify fake cards and memorabilia, and gives us his take on the state of the hobby. Dave Marino of the marketing team from The National brings us up to snuff on what’s going on as we get closer. https://www.nsccshow.com/ https://memorylaneinc.com/ https://lucyslovebus.org/   Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/Greatamericancollectiblesshow YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCMa4dRTH4mmTfLW59Q9x3sw Listen to Us on Podbean: https://greatamericancollectables.podbean.com/ or any...2025-07-021h 05The Great American Collectables ShowThe Great American Collectables ShowThe Batman joins us along with Mr. PristineJohn Taube of JT Sports, along with Jeromy Murray of Pristine Auctions join Tom and Rico to chat about game used bats, corked bats, cracked bats, electric guitars, wrestling, what’s hot in the card market, best Italian food in Boston…you name it we are gonna talk about it. https://gameusedbats.com/ https://www.pristineauction.com/ https://lucyslovebus.org/ Follow Us On:Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/Greatamericancollectiblesshow YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCMa4dRTH4mmTfLW59Q9x3sw Listen to Us on Podbean: https://greatam...2025-06-251h 04The Great American Collectables ShowThe Great American Collectables ShowTHE GACS ANNUAL WRESTLING SHOW RETURNSTom & JM are joined by wrestling expert and former President of Leland’s Auctions Mike Hefner who owns the most extensive collection of wrestling memorabilia in the world as well as Executive Vice Pres of Heritage Auctions Joe Orlando who won every wrestling match in his living room against his brothers as a kid. SPECIAL GUEST!! FORMER WWF WORLD TAG TEAM CHAMP AS WELL AS WWF INTERCONTINENTAL CHAMP AND HALL OF FAMER “THE GODFATHER” JOINS US! https://www.ha.com/ Follow Us On:Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/Greatamericancollectiblesshow YouTube: https...2025-06-181h 03The Great American Collectables ShowThe Great American Collectables ShowA Couple of Rhode Island Guys Iconic Boston sports media personality Pete “The Meat” Sheppard and Paul Borges of PB Collectibles join Tom & Rico for some great hobby talk, as well as trying to figure out why the Red Sox suck and how do we right the ship? Also…THE ANNOUNCEMENT OF THE AI SWEET 16 NBA ALL-TIME TOURNAMENT. sr1029thegame.com. https://www.pbcollectibles.com/ Follow Us On: Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/Greatamericancollectiblesshow YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCMa4dRTH4mmTfLW59Q9x3sw Listen to Us on Podbean: https://greatamericancollectables.podbean.com/ or anywhe...2025-06-111h 09The Great American Collectables ShowThe Great American Collectables ShowThe Merger of Two Iconic Auction HousesSteve Verkman, President of both Clean Sweep Auctions & Leland’s joins Tom & JM along with Jordon Gilroy, Leland’s Consignment Director to discuss the merger and current auctions. Taylor Fisher, GM of the Toronto Blue Jays AA affiliate the New Hampshire Fisher Cats also joins us to talk about their upcoming superstars. https://www.cleansweepauctions.com/ https://lelands.com/ https://www.milb.com/new-hampshire Follow Us On: Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/Greatamericancollectiblesshow YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCMa4dRTH4mmTfLW59Q9x3sw...2025-06-041h 05The Great American Collectables ShowThe Great American Collectables ShowThe two GOATS from the memorabilia world join Tom & Rico….Buckle in!Derek Grady from Heritage Auctions & Joe Tomasulo from Goldin Auctions join us to discuss everything from the state of the hobby, to this damn Pokemon stuff, to Rico’s 0-32 hitless streak. Join us! https://www.ha.com/ https://goldin.co/ https://lucyslovebus.org/   Follow Us On: Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/Greatamericancollectiblesshow YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCMa4dRTH4mmTfLW59Q9x3sw Listen to Us on Podbean: https://greatamericancollectables.podbean.com/ or anywhere you listen to your favorite podcasts Music Credits: CREDITS Track Title: 'Funky...2025-05-2859 minThe Great American Collectables ShowThe Great American Collectables ShowThe Rip King, Charlie Parrino is in the House!JRI Cards Guru Charlie Parrino joins Tom and JM to discuss his crazy, unique and highly successful show along with his take on the state of affairs with the hobby. With Charlie you get bells, whistles, hats and the Dollar Dollar Girls!   Guest Links: Lucys Love Bus: https://lucyslovebus.org/ JRI Cards: https://jricards.com/     Watch Us On: YouTube:  https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCMa4dRTH4mmTfLW59Q9x3sw Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/Greatamericancollectiblesshow   Audio Only...2025-05-211h 06The Great American Collectables ShowThe Great American Collectables ShowPokémon…. What the Heck is it? .....   We Shall Find Out!Pokémon experts Logan Konjevich and Jeromy Murray along with avid collector Bryan Poole join Tom & Rico for a class in Pokémon 101. Join us to learn about these great but very confusing cards!     Guest Links: Lucys Love Bus: https://lucyslovebus.org/ Pristine Auctions: https://www.pristineauction.com/   Watch Us On: YouTube:  https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCMa4dRTH4mmTfLW59Q9x3sw Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/Greatamericancollectiblesshow   Audio Only:  Podbean: https://greatame...2025-05-141h 04The Great American Collectables ShowThe Great American Collectables ShowDramatic Changes in the Hobby & Not Everyone is HappyDramatic Changes in the Hobby & Not Everyone is Happy Mike Provenzale from Heritage Auctions is joining Tom and JM to discuss the dramatic changes in the hobby, both good and bad. It ain’t all a bed of roses. Also, at the top of the show Lee Behrens from Sterling Sports Auctions chats about his great auction going on Right Now! that has 447 baseball cards to choose from.   Guest Links: Lucys Love Bus: https://lucyslovebus.org/ Heritage Auctions: https://www.ha.com/ Stirling Sports Auctions: htt...2025-05-071h 02The Great American Collectables ShowThe Great American Collectables ShowPB Collectibles Has a HUGE Announcement!With the Memory Lane spring rarities auction right around the corner, Dan Wulken joins Tom and JM to give us a sneak peek at some of the blockbuster pieces that will be highlighted. Jackie Walker & Stephanie Moran of Luc’s Love Bus join us to chat about the fundraiser for children’s cancer AND Paul Borges from PB Collectibles has a HUGE ANNOUNCEMENT>>>ANOTHER FIND!!   Guest Links: Lucys Love Bus: https://lucyslovebus.org/ Memory Lane: https://memorylaneinc.com/ P.B Collectibles: https://www.pbcollectibles.com/   ...2025-04-301h 03The Great American Collectables ShowThe Great American Collectables ShowHonus Wagner Pays the Gang a Visit  Joining Tom and Rico today is none other than Brian Drent of Mile High Card Company. Brian is bringing a very rare T206 Honus Wagner to auction and today they are going to get into the whole mystique about this iconic card and the blockbuster Mile High spring premium auction. Also Scott Russel from the Collector Connection stops by to discuss his post war cards and memorabilia auction.   Guest Links: Lucys Love Bus: https://lucyslovebus.org/ The Collector Connection: https://thecollectorconnection.com/ Mile High Card Co...2025-04-231h 04The Great American Collectables ShowThe Great American Collectables ShowThe Former President of PSA is in the House!Joining Tom and JM today is good friend, current Executive Vice President of Heritage Auctions and former President of PSA Joe Orlando. Jo is here to fills us in on the direction of the hobby. Also at the top of the show they guys are joined by Jeff Marrin from Rockhurst Auctions to discuss his big auction coming up at the end of the month! Guest Links: Lucys Love Bus: https://lucyslovebus.org/ Heritage Auctions: https://www.ha.com/ Rockhurst Auctions: https://rockhurstauctions.com/       ...2025-04-161h 04The Great American Collectables ShowThe Great American Collectables ShowWhat’s the Lates in the Collectibles World?The Man, the Legend (in his own mind) Derek Grady joins Tom and Rico to give a state of the union address on the hobby. Our pal Steve Verkman from Clean Sweep Auctions joins us to tell us about their current auction. Guest Links: Lucys Love Bus: https://lucyslovebus.org/ Heritage Auctions: https://www.ha.com/ Clean Sweep Auctions:  https://www.cleansweepauctions.com/       #Lucyslovebus #PSA #thecollectorconnection #Loveofthegameauctions #Pristineauctions #Baseball #Sterlingsportsauctions #T...2025-04-091h 03The Great American Collectables ShowThe Great American Collectables ShowBig Al Joins the Gang!Al Crisafulli from Love of the Game Auctions joins Tom & JM to discuss all things hobby related plus his Huge Auction taking place right now! Vinny Balisky, the owner of many of the shows in the Northeast like Boston, White Plains and Hoftra also joins us to discuss the events of the summer.   Guest Links: Love of the Game Auctions: https://loveofthegameauctions.com/ Lucky Card Showshttps://luckycardshows.com/ Lucys Love Bus: https://lucyslovebus.org/     #Lucyslovebus #PSA #thecollectorconnection ...2025-04-021h 06The Great American Collectables ShowThe Great American Collectables ShowChatting with a Collectibles World Triple Threat, Chuck Whisman!Running an Auction House, a sports card store and being an Environmental Engineer is exhausting work! Chuck Whisman of Wheatland Auctions,  VSM Sports Card Outlet and collectibles expert joins Tom and Rico to chat about how he keeps all of the balls up in the air while running a successful action house alongside his business partner and wife Stacy Whisman. Stacy also joins us to keep us up to date on the latest events at Wheatlands. Lee Behrans of Sterling Sports Auctions also joins the boys to discuss some of the great items in this m...2025-03-261h 04The Great American Collectables ShowThe Great American Collectables ShowThe Artwork of James Fiorentino and the Expertise of Joe Orlando, All in One Show!Famed artist James Fiorentino joins Tom and Jm to discuss his newly released book that features his amazing baseball art and Joe Orlando of heritage auctions steers the ship on what is going on in the hobby. Also, Scott Russell from the collector connection stops by to talk about his very cool and affordable auction. Guest Links: Heritage Auctions: https://www.ha.com/ James Fiorentino: https://www.jamesfiorentino.com/ The Collector Connection: https://thecollectorconnection.com/ Lucys Love Bus: https://lucyslovebus.org/     #Lucyslovebus #PSA ...2025-03-191h 02The Great American Collectables ShowThe Great American Collectables ShowBatman & Robin Appearing Together!Batman & Robin Appearing together! On todays show Tom and Rico are joined by the “The King of Bats” and the Leading Authenticator in the country, John Taube of JT Sports, and Scott Foraker, who owns the greatest bat collection in the world. Rumor has it that Scott owns the famous Rico Petrocelli  0-32 bat, the one with a hole in the middle, we will find out. Also our good friends Chuck and Stacy Whisman from Wheatland Auctions join us at the top of the show to discuss their current auction.   Guest Links: Game...2025-03-121h 04The Great American Collectables ShowThe Great American Collectables ShowLeland’s, Pristine and NET 54. All In One!Leland’s, Pristine and NET 54. All In One! On todays show with Tom and JM, Jordon Gilroy from Lelend’s discusses the 2025 Winter Classic Auction, while Jeromy Murray goes Hollywood and chats about the Pristine Auctions Silver Screen Showcase Auction, and Leon Lucky, founder of Net 54 puts it all together!   Guest Links: Leland’s Auctions: https://lelands.com/ Pristine Auctions: https://www.pristineauction.com/  NET 54 Baseball: https://www.net54baseball.com/ Lucys Love Bus: https://lucyslovebus.org/     #Lucyslovebus #PSA...2025-03-051h 04The Great American Collectables ShowThe Great American Collectables ShowRico & Tom visit Red Sox NationRico & Tom visit Red Sox Nation Join Tom & Rico as they chat with….. Tom Casey, President of Red Sox Nation at the Villages, Fla……… Bill Steinberg, Prez of the Villages Collecting Club…….Tom Ruggie (and his amazing 1952 signed Topps Collection) of Destiny Family Office ……….. and …….  Michael Osacky, PSA Authenticator. All in One Hour!!!     Guest Links: Lucys Love Bus: https://lucyslovebus.org/ Red Sox Villages: https://redsox-villages.com/ Destiny Family Office: https://destinyfamilyoffice.com/ Baseball in the Attic: https://www.baseballintheattic.com/     #Lucysloveb...2025-02-261h 05The Great American Collectables ShowThe Great American Collectables ShowThe Hobbies Best Autograph Expert and The Best Card Grader are Here!Kevin Keating of PSA, the leading Autograph expert, joins Tom and JM, along with Derek Grady of Heritage Auctions, Derek is considered the best grader in the country. We will be chatting about forgeries, trimming, the most valuable and everything in between.   Guest Links: Kevin Keating Books: https://kevinkeatingbooks.com/meet-the-author/ Heritage Auctions: https://www.ha.com/ Lucy’s Love Bus: https://lucyslovebus.org/     #Lucyslovebus #Kevinkeating #PSA #thecollectorconnection #Loveofthegameauctions #Pristineauctions #Ba...2025-02-191h 05The Great American Collectables ShowThe Great American Collectables ShowThe Man that “Created Grading” is in the HouseDavid Hall, the founder of Collectors Universe (PSA & PCGS) joins Tom & Rico along with Auction legend JP Cohen of Memory Lane Auctions. Everything is on the table including the famous McNall, Gretzky and the Honus Wagner Card. Lee Behrens of Sterling Sports Auctions stops in to tell us about their current auction and some of the key items.   Guest Links:   Memory Lane:  https://memorylaneinc.com/ Stirling Sports Auctions: https://www.sterlingsportsauctions.com/ Lucys Love Bus: https://lucyslovebus.org/      2025-02-121h 12The Great American Collectables ShowThe Great American Collectables ShowPlatinum Night is Coming!Mike Provenzale from Heritage Auctions joins Tom & JM to chat about their big upcoming Platinum Auction. Can they surpass the ‘Called Shot’ Ruth Jersey? We also continue with the results of the GACS AI Baseball Tournament.  Who will win this weeks game, between the 1986 Mets and the 2001 Mariners? Tune in to find out! Chuck & Stacy Whisman from Wheatland Auctions also join us to chat about their new auction up right now. Collector Michael Variale from Sports Cards The Hobby also joins us, His music, his collection and his business are all on the table...2025-02-051h 06The Great American Collectables ShowThe Great American Collectables ShowThe Extra Innings Auction is Here!Brian Drent from Mile High Card Company reviews his current auction and shares his thoughts on the changing of the hobby. Steve Verkman from Clean Sweep Auctions also joins us to chat about his auction, and we continue with the Great American Collectibles AI Greatest Baseball Tourney. Who won this week’s game between the 1998 Yankees and 1995 Atlanta Braves? Tune in to find out!   Guest Links: Lucys Love Bus: https://lucyslovebus.org/ https://www.milehighcardco.com/ https://www.cleansweepauctions.com/     #Lucyslovebus #Petes...2025-01-291h 07The Great American Collectables ShowThe Great American Collectables ShowLove Of The Game is Stepping up to the Plate!Al Crisifulli from Love of the Game auctions joins Tom & Rico to discuss his plan to help the fire victims of LA. They also discuss some of LOTG great stuff happening in 2025. Jared Kavlie from Pristine Auctions also joins us to discuss the thousand s of items he is featuring in his auctions.   Guest Links: Love of the Game Auctions: https://loveofthegameauctions.com/ Pristine Auctions: https://www.pristineauction.com/ Lucys Love Bus: https://lucyslovebus.org/     #Lucyslovebus #Petesheppars #the...2025-01-221h 04The Great American Collectables ShowThe Great American Collectables ShowMr. Personality is BACK!Our good friend Derek Grady from Heritage Auctions makes his return to the show after a lengthy absence, we find out why he’s been gone and find out what’s new with Heritage. Calvin Arnold from Robert Edward Auctions also joins us to discuss their New Look as well as their current auction. Finally, Bob Broadwater from Collectibles Insurance pops in to discuss the importance of having your collection insured. AND….. we have the results from Round 2 of the Great American AI Baseball Tournament, the 1906 Chicago Cubs Vs the 1929 Philadelphia Athletics….. who WINS??  ...2025-01-151h 05The Great American Collectables ShowThe Great American Collectables ShowTHE BATMAN AND THE BASEBALL TOURNAMENTJohn Taube from JT Sports joins Tom and Rico to discuss everything bats and Jordon Gilroy from Lelands also drops in to discuss their big upcoming auction. Tom, Rico and John also read the results form Round 1 of the GREAT AMERICAN AI BASEBALL TOURNAMENT, between the 1927 New York Yankees and the 1955 Brooklyn Dodgers. Who Will Win? Tune in to find out!     Guest Links: Game Used Bats: https://gameusedbats.com/ Leland’s: https://lelands.com/ Lucys Love Bus: https://lucyslovebus.org/   #Lucyslovebus 2025-01-081h 03The Great American Collectables ShowThe Great American Collectables ShowHappy New Year from the Great American Collectibles ShowIt’s New Years Day and the Show must go on! Today JM and guest host Joe Tomasulo of Goldin Auctions are talking about 2025, Babe Ruth & why exactly he was a legend, Hockey and the latest great auction at Goldin.     Guest Links Goldin Auctions: https://goldin.co/   #Petesheppars #thecollectorconnection #Loveofthegameauctions #Pristineauctions #Baseball #Sterlingsportsauctions #Thenationalcollectorsconvention #Heritageauctions #collectibles #Baseballcollectibles #Rockhurstauctions #Robertedwardauctions #Milehighcardcompany #collectablesinsuranceservices 2025-01-011h 05The Great American Collectables ShowThe Great American Collectables ShowNow That’s Italian BaseballIt’s Christmas!! and who better to have on the show than our good friend and Italian paisan, Charlie Parrino from JRI Cards joins. Today the guys are gonna be all over the place …Christmas … The Hobby….Growing up Italian….  We also have a couple of surprise guests in studio with us. And we have a big announcement regarding a new segment that begins in January.   Guest Links JRI Cards: https://jricards.com/   Lucys Love Bus: https://lucyslovebus.org/   #Lucyslovebus #Petesheppars #thecoll...2024-12-251h 02The Great American Collectables ShowThe Great American Collectables ShowExamining the Real Morehouse Bakery Ruth CardOn the show today, Tom and JM are joined in studio by Jeff Gross. Jeff is “the guy behind the card”…… The Babe Ruth Morehouse Bakery card and is here to talk with the guys about the famous card and much more. Also joining the guys remotely is REA Auctions president Brian Dwyerto chat about the amazing Ruth Card that just sold for over 800.000! And our pal Lee Behrens drops by to discuss his big winter auction currently going on.   Guest Links REA Auctions: https://robertedwardauctions.com/ Jeff Gros...2024-12-181h 01The Great American Collectables ShowThe Great American Collectables ShowA Blockbuster Memory Lane Auction is Headed Our Way!Today Tom and Rico are joined by Dan Wulkan from Memory Lane Auctions to chat about this huge auction Memory Lane has starting next week. Dan and the guys are also joined by Brian Copolla, Jimmy Ryan and Vinny Balisky, the three guys in charge of the biggest Card shows on the East Coast!   Guest Links Memory Lane: https://memorylaneinc.com/ NY Shows: https://www.nyshows.org/ Lucky Card Show: https://luckycardshows.com/   #Petesheppars #thecollectorconnection #Loveofthegameauctions #Pristineauctions #Ba...2024-12-1124 minThe Great American Collectables ShowThe Great American Collectables ShowBoston Radio Personality Pete Sheppard is in the House!Today, Tom and Rico are joined in studio by guest host Paul Borges from PB Collectibles. Also joining the guys remotely is former Boston radio personality and current morning host on the Coast Sports Network out of Florida, Pete Sheppard. Together they talk about Pete’s early days and his move from Boston to Florida. They also have a bunch of laughs as they discuss their 5 favorite Boston Athletes, Pete’s Show, Pizza, Providence College Hoops, Ricos Career and of course Red Sox Talk. Also, Steve Verkman of Clean Sweep Auctions is stopping by to tell us abou...2024-12-041h 06The Great American Collectables ShowThe Great American Collectables ShowAre More Quality Vintage Collectibles Items Surfacing Lately?Today Tom and JM and joined by their good friend, Al Crisafulli of Love of the Game Auctions. Al is here to talk about their current auction that includes items such as a Willards V122 Ruth Card, a 51 Mantle SGC5, tons of signed 51 Bowmans and much more. They also discuss if the election could have an impact on the hobby and whether or not there seems to be more and more quality vintage items popping up lately. Tom’s musical tastes also get called into question as he shares his latest musical influences………. Tune in for this and much...2024-11-271h 07The Great American Collectables ShowThe Great American Collectables ShowMINT State Strikes Gold Again!Joining Tom and Rico today is Rick Snyder of MINT State Inc. Rick is here with another discovery of another Ty Cobb card with the Ty Cobb back!! Also today, Joe Orlando will be joining us to talk about the original Lucky Seven find and the guys all have a cool discussion on the T206 Collection.   Guest Links MINT Inc : https://mintstateinc.com/     Get a copy of Toms Book ‘The 100 Greatest Baseball Autographs’ while stocks last:  https://tomzappalamedia.com/100-greatest-baseball-autographs/   Music Credits:2024-11-201h 03The Great American Collectables ShowThe Great American Collectables ShowFrom Baseball Collectibles to Broccoli Rabe…….. What is Happening?Tom and JM chat with Jordon Gilroy from Leland’s to discuss thew big winter auction coming up. They are also joined by Joe Tomasulo from Goldin Auctions, watch as Tom and JM try to convince Joe to abandon the Evil Empire and join the “Dark Side”     Guest Links Goldin Auctions : https://goldin.co/ Lelands: https://lelands.com/     Get a copy of Toms Book ‘The 100 Greatest Baseball Autographs’ while stocks last:  https://tomzappalamedia.com/100-greatest-baseball-autographs/   Music Credits: CREDITS...2024-11-131h 05The Great American Collectables ShowThe Great American Collectables ShowThe Batman Joins Us from Just Outside of GothamJohn Taube. The Bat Guru joins Tom & Rico to discuss all things BATS…Corked, cracked and otherwise Former Red Sox outfielder Jimmy Gosger also joins us to talk about his playing days with Rico. Lee Behrens of Sterling Sports Auctions wraps up the hour chatting about his current cool auction.   Guest Links https://gameusedbats.com/ https://www.sterlingsportsauctions.com/   Get a copy of Toms Book ‘The 100 Greatest Baseball Autographs’ while stocks last:  https://tomzappalamedia.com/100-greatest-baseball-autographs/   Music Credits: CREDITS2024-11-061h 04The Great American Collectables ShowThe Great American Collectables ShowIs the Modern Market Tanking????Brian Drent of Mile High Card Company discusses if the modern market has come down to earth. Wheatland Auctions November Highlight & Paul Borges from PB Collectibles shares his thoughts on The Boston Show.   Guest Links: https://www.milehighcardco.com/ https://www.wheatlandauctionservices.com/ https://www.pbcollectibles.com/   Get a copy of Toms Book ‘The 100 Greatest Baseball Autographs’ while stocks last:  https://tomzappalamedia.com/100-greatest-baseball-autographs/   Music Credits: CREDITS Track Title: 'Funky World' Music by Wavebeat...2024-10-301h 00The Great American Collectables ShowThe Great American Collectables ShowCharlie Parrino and the Big Guns from The Long Island Show Take Center StageThis week Brian Coppola and Jimmy Ryan from JP’s Sports and Rock Solid Promotions as well as The National join us along with our paisan Charlie Parrino of JRI Cards.   Guest Links: JRI Cards: https://jricards.com/ The Long Island Show: https://www.nyshows.org/   Get a copy of Toms Book ‘The 100 Greatest Baseball Autographs’ while stocks last:  https://tomzappalamedia.com/100-greatest-baseball-autographs/   Music Credits: CREDITS Track Title: 'Funky World' Music by WavebeatsMusic Promo vide...2024-10-231h 02The Great American Collectables ShowThe Great American Collectables ShowLet’s Take a Look Behind the Grading Curtain….Joining Tom and JM today is none other than Joe Orlando, Executive Vice President of Heritage Auctions and former President of PSA. Joe is going to take us through the card grading process. Later on the show, Scott Russell of the Collector Connection talks about his prewar auction.   Guest Links: Heritage Auctions: https://www.ha.com/ The Collector Connection: https://thecollectorconnection.com/   Get a copy of Toms Book ‘The 100 Greatest Baseball Autographs’ while stocks last:  https://tomzappalamedia.com/100-greatest-baseball-autographs/   Music Credits: CR...2024-10-1658 minThe Great American Collectables ShowThe Great American Collectables ShowCard Thieves from Strongsville, ConvictedToday on the show, Tom and Rico are joined by guest host Dan Wulkan of Memory Lane auctions to talk about the conviction of the thieves that stole the cards at Strongsville. We are joined at the top of the show by Yankee Expert and collector, Steve Lane, to talk about some amazing Mantle pieces he has collected over his life. Then finally we are joined by Jeremy Murray of Pristine Auctions to talk about the variety of upcoming auctions they have.     Guest Links: Memory Lane: https://memorylaneinc.com/ Pr...2024-10-091h 03The Great American Collectables ShowThe Great American Collectables ShowTwo Titans Merge!Join us with Hobby Titans Steve Verkman and Mike Hefner as we discuss the merger between Clean Sweep Auctions and Leland’s, two giants in the sports auction world. It is the birth of “Collectors First Auction Group” Jay Kaplan of Tobacco Row also joins us to discuss his great collection as well as the state of the vintage card world. https://www.cleansweepauctions.com/ https://lelands.com/ https://lucyslovebus.org/   Guest Links: Goldin Auctions: https://goldin.co/ Lucy’s Love Bus: http...2024-10-021h 02The Great American Collectables ShowThe Great American Collectables ShowThe Goldin Auctions Extravaganza Vintage BlastToday on the show our pal Joe Tomasulo joins us to chat about the huge Goldin’s Vintage Auction coming in October, some one of a kind never offered before items are coming up to Bid. The Great American Collectibles Show is partnering with “Lucy’s Love Bus” to combat children’s cancer and so, today we are joined by Jackie Walker, Rebecca Curry and Steph Moran to speak on the organization.   Guest Links: Goldin Auctions: https://goldin.co/ Lucy’s Love Bus: https://lucyslovebus.org/     Get a copy of...2024-09-251h 00The Great American Collectables ShowThe Great American Collectables ShowIs CGC Closing in on PSA?Today Al Crisafulli from Love of the Game Auctions discusses his lates auction with Tom and JM and gives us his take on the state of the hobby. Later in the show, Brian Dwyer from REA Auctions also joins us to discuss his current auction.   Guest Links: Love of the Game Auctions: https://loveofthegameauctions.com/ REA: https://robertedwardauctions.com/     Get a copy of Toms Book ‘The 100 Greatest Baseball Autographs’ while stocks last:  https://tomzappalamedia.com/100-greatest-baseball-autographs/   #thecollectorconnection #Lo...2024-09-181h 01The Great American Collectables ShowThe Great American Collectables ShowThe Backstory of the Ruth JerseyJoining Tom and JM today Mike Provenzale from Heritage Auctions gives us the “story behind the story” of the Babe Ruth “Called Shot” jersey. Later in the show Jeff Marren from Rockhurst Auctions also joins us to discuss his upcoming blockbuster auction.   Guest Links: Heritage Auctions: https://www.ha.com/ Rockhurst Auctions: https://rockhurstauctions.com/   Get a copy of Toms Book ‘The 100 Greatest Baseball Autographs’ while stocks last:  https://tomzappalamedia.com/100-greatest-baseball-autographs/   #thecollectorconnection #Loveofthegameauctions #Pristineauctions #Baseball ...2024-09-111h 03The Great American Collectables ShowThe Great American Collectables ShowIs the Hobby Going in the Right Direction?Today, Jordon Gilroy joins the ongoing discussion about the direction the hobby is going in. Are many “hobbyists” in it for the love or the buck? Tom Ruggie from Destiny Family Office will offer some great advice on maximizing the value of your collection and discusses his recent podcast. Guest Links: Lelands: https://lelands.com/ Destiny Family Office: https://destinyfamilyoffice.com/   Get a copy of Toms Book ‘The 100 Greatest Baseball Autographs’ while stocks last: https://tomzappalamedia.com/100-greatest-baseball-autographs/ #thecollectorconnection #Loveofthegameauctions #Pristineauctions #Baseball #Sterlingsportsauctions #Thenationalcollectorsconvention #Heritageauctions #collectib...2024-09-041h 01The Great American Collectables ShowThe Great American Collectables ShowNow This is How to Invest in Your Future!Today, Tom and Jm are joined by Brian Drent from Mile High Card Company as he gives us some investing tips for those that are interested in making a few bucks long term. Joe Drelich from The NSCC and The Philly Show chats about the success of the National and the great upcoming Philly Show.   Guest Links: Mile High Card Co.: https://www.milehighcardco.com/ The Philly Show: https://phillyshow.com/ The National: https://www.nsccshow.com/   Get a copy of Toms Book ‘The 100 Greatest Base...2024-08-281h 00The Great American Collectables ShowThe Great American Collectables ShowTwo Veterans of the Hobby Share Their Thoughts on Judge, Ohtani, Skenes …and Petrocelli!Today, John Taube of JT Sports and Joe Tomasulo of Goldin Auctions bang heads over athletes and teams and later in the show, Jared Kavlie from Pristine discusses the big Charity Auction at the National.   Guest Links: Goldin Auctions: https://goldin.co/ Game Used Bats: https://gameusedbats.com/ Pristine Auctions :https://www.pristineauction.com/     Get a copy of Toms Book ‘The 100 Greatest Baseball Autographs’ while stocks last:  https://tomzappalamedia.com/100-greatest-baseball-autographs/   #thecollectorconnection #Loveofthegameauctions #Pristineau...2024-08-2152 minThe Great American Collectables ShowThe Great American Collectables ShowJP Cohen Gives Us His Take on Influencers at the NationalOn today’s show, JP Cohen of Memory Lane Auctions joins Tom and JM to discuss the influx of influencers in the hobby and later in the show Paul Borges from PB Collectibles pays the guys a visit to talk about some of his latest incredible finds   Guest/Sponsor Links : Memory Lane Auctions: https://memorylaneinc.com/   PB Collectibles: https://www.pbcollectibles.com/       Get a copy of Toms Book ‘The 100 Greatest Baseball Autographs’ while stocks last:  https://tomzappalamedia.com/100-greatest-baseball-autographs/   2024-08-141h 01The Great American Collectables ShowThe Great American Collectables ShowGACS Presents: The National (NCC) LIVE PANEL 2024 - Part 2Tom Zappala and Rico Petrocelli have Joe Orlando from Heritage Auction, Brian Dwyer from REA and Mike Heffner from Leland’s Auction to start the second hour of the National. The Panel starts with technology in the hobby and where it’s going. They spend time with Rico and his ups and downs of his MLB Career.   Hosts: Tom Zappala and Rico Petrocelli Guests: Joe Orlando (Heritage Auction), Brian Dwyer (REA), Mike Heffner (Leland’s Auction) Tom Ruggie (Destiny Wealth Management)   Guest/Sponsor Links: https://www.nscc...2024-08-071h 07The Great American Collectables ShowThe Great American Collectables ShowGACS Presents: The National (NCC) LIVE PANEL 2024 - Part 1Tom Zappala and Rico Petrocelli with Joe Tomasulo start off the National In Cleveland. Joe is from Goldin Auctions and gets right into to the various Specials with the first Vintage Auction for Goldin. Derek Grady from Heritage Auctions comes in as well, sharing the Babe Ruth called shot Jersey, the Biggest item at this year’s National. Joining the boys later in this hour Were Al Crisafulli (Love of the Game) Paul Borges (PB Collectibles) John Taube (JT Sports)     Hosts: Tom Zappala and R...2024-07-311h 06The Great American Collectables ShowThe Great American Collectables ShowThe BIG NCC Charity Auction Takes “Centre Stage”Today we chat with the guys from Pristine Auction, Sponsor of the big charity auction at The National. Two of the very cool items are fantastic paintings by James Fiorentino and Murray Anderson. Charlie Parrino from JRI cards discusses his huge National Giveaway and Bob Broadwater from Collectibles Insurance Services give us tips on how to keep your collection safe!   Guest/Sponsor Links :   JRI Cards: https://jricards.com/ Pristine Auctions: https://www.pristineauction.com/ Collectables Insurance: https://collectinsure.com/   Get a copy...2024-07-2458 minThe Great American Collectables ShowThe Great American Collectables ShowIs Modern Overtaking Vintage?On Today’s Episode, Tom and JM are joined by  Al Crisafulli from Love of the Game Auctioins. Al is giving the guys his take on whether or not the modern market has finally surpassed the vintage market.   Guest Links: Love of the Game Auctions: https://loveofthegameauctions.com/   Get a copy of Toms Book ‘The 100 Greatest Baseball Autographs’ while stocks last:  https://tomzappalamedia.com/100-greatest-baseball-autographs/   #Baseball #Sterlingsportsauctions #Thenationalcollectorsconvention #Heritageauctions #collectibles #Baseballcollectibles #Rockhurstau...2024-07-1759 minThe Great American Collectables ShowThe Great American Collectables ShowThe Big Guns Discuss the NationalTom and JM are joined by Joe Drelich, Brian Coppola and Ray Schulte from The National Sports Collectors Convention along with Joe Orlando of Heritage Auctions discuss the HUGE event at the end of the month.   Gust Links: National Sports Collectors Convention: https://www.nsccshow.com/ Heritage Auctions: https://www.ha.com/   Get a copy of Toms Book ‘The 100 Greatest Baseball Autographs’ while stocks last:  https://tomzappalamedia.com/100-greatest-baseball-autographs/   #Baseball #Sterlingsportsauctions #Thenationalcollectorsconvention #Heritageauctions #collecti...2024-07-1059 minThe Great American Collectables ShowThe Great American Collectables ShowThe Relish Scam at Fenway ParkTom has a real beef with the hot dog controversy at Fenway Park. Bob Eaton from RR Auctions joins us to discuss their presence at the National and their current auction. Paul Borges from PB Collectibles chimes in on the relish controversy and some great hobby/sports talk RR Auction: https://www.rrauction.com/ PB Collectibles: https://www.pbcollectibles.com/     Get a copy of Toms Book ‘The 100 Greatest Baseball Autographs’ while stocks last:  https://tomzappalamedia.com/100-greatest-baseball-autographs/   #thecollectorconnection #Loveofthegameauctions #Pristine...2024-07-031h 00The Great American Collectables ShowThe Great American Collectables ShowJORDON’S TAKE ON JORDONOn the show with Tom and Rico today we have Jordon Gilroy of Leland’s Auctions. Jordan is here to talk about the impact that Michael Jordon has had on more than just hoops. Lee Behrens of Sterling Sports Auctions gives us a peek at the gems in this month’s auction. Later in the show we introduce Tim Gallagher, the new Consignment Director at Love of the Game Auctions…Al Crisifulli has been kicked upstairs and now holds the title of POPE   Guest Links: Leland’s Auction: https://lelands.c...2024-06-261h 00The Great American Collectables ShowThe Great American Collectables ShowTHE “KING” OF THE BASEBALL ART WORLDImmortal baseball artist Dick Perez joins Tom & Rico to discuss the new documentary about his amazing career “The Diamond King” being launched at this year’s National Collectors Convention. Executive producer Tom Ruggie and documentary film maker Marq Evans are also joining in on the fun.   Guest Links: Destiny Family: https://destinyfamilyoffice.com/ Dick Perez: https://dickperez.com/Guest Links:     Get a copy of Toms Book ‘The 100 Greatest Baseball Autographs’ while stocks last:  https://tomzappalamedia.com/100-greatest-baseball-autographs/       #TheGreatAm...2024-06-1959 minThe Great American Collectables ShowThe Great American Collectables ShowTHE “SOUTHSIDE BOBBY” FIND ANOTHER HOME RUN!!This week Tom, JM, Joe Orlando from Heritage Auctions and Al Crisafulli from Love of the Game Auctions chat about another amazing find, their take on the MLB/Negro league stats merger……and the best steakhouse in the country. Guest Links: Heritage Auctions: https://www.ha.com/ Love of the Game Auctions: https://loveofthegameauctions.com/     Get a copy of Toms Book ‘The 100 Greatest Baseball Autographs’ while stocks last:  https://tomzappalamedia.com/100-greatest-baseball-autographs/       #TheGreatAmericanCollectablesShow #GACS #TomZappala2024-06-121h 00The Great American Collectables ShowThe Great American Collectables ShowMEMORABILIA PRICES ARE SOARING!Today John Taube of JT Sports and Brian Dwyer of REA Auctions join Rico & Tom to chat about how vintage memorabilia is going through the roof. Also, Ray Schulte of Schulte Sports is stopping by to give us an update on this year’s upcoming National Collectors Convention (NCC).   Guest Links: REA Auctions: https://robertedwardauctions.com/ Game Used Bats.com: https://gameusedbats.com/       Get a copy of Toms Book ‘The 100 Greatest Baseball Autographs’ while stocks last:  https://tomzappalamedia.com/100-greatest-baseball-autographs/   ...2024-06-051h 00The Great American Collectables ShowThe Great American Collectables Show“THE CALLED SHOT” JERSEY IS COMING TO AUCTION!!!!Mike Provenzale from Heritage Auctions takes us through Heritage getting the consignment for the greatest game used jersey in history. Steve Verkman from Clean Sweep Auctions has a blockbuster auction going on and is here to tell us about some the highlights. Heritage Auctions: https://www.ha.com/ Clean Sweep Auctions: https://www.cleansweepauctions.com/   Get a copy of Toms Book ‘The 100 Greatest Baseball Autographs’ while stocks last:  https://tomzappalamedia.com/100-greatest-baseball-autographs/   #thecollectorconnection #Loveofthegameauctions #Pristineauctions #Baseball #Sterlingsportsauctions #Thenati...2024-05-291h 00The Great American Collectables ShowThe Great American Collectables ShowLet’s RIP With JRI CardsToday Tom and Rico are opening the show with Mike Russek from Grey Flannel Auctions. Mike is here to tell us about the blockbuster auction currently going on. Also guest co-host Charlie “The Ripper” Parrino is in the house to rip a few packs for us and have a few laughs and later in the show Dan Wulkan from Memory Lane tells us about their exhibit at Yankee Stadium.   Guest Links: JRI Cards: https://jricards.com/ Grey Flannel Auctions: https://www.greyflannelauctions.com/ Memory Lane: https://memorylaneinc.com/  2024-05-221h 00The Great American Collectables ShowThe Great American Collectables ShowWhat’s New at Heritage Auctions?Today Tom and JM are joined by the Hobby’s “Prince” Derek Grady of Heritage Auctions to discuss the hot cards and amazing memorabilia in his auction. He is also going to discuss the current state of the industry. Lee Behrens from Sterling Sports Auctions is also joining us to chat about his latest auction, and friend Ray Fonio is on board to discuss his 7th Annual Baseball Card Hall of Fame voting.   Heritage Auctions: https://www.ha.com/ Stirling Sports Auctions: https://www.sterlingsportsauctions.com/   Get a copy o...2024-05-151h 01The Great American Collectables ShowThe Great American Collectables ShowAl’s Great Sports Collectibles AdventureOn today’s show AL Crisafulli from Love of the Game Auctions discusses his trek all over the country to find new sports treasures. Jordan Gilroy is in the house to talk about the upcoming Leland's auction and later in the show Leighton Sheldon joins us to discuss unopened packs.   Guest Website Links: Love of the Game Auctions: https://loveofthegameauctions.com/ Leland’s: https://lelands.com/ Vintage Breaks: https://www.vintagebreaks.com/   Get a copy of Toms Book ‘The 100 Greatest Baseball Autographs’ while st...2024-05-081h 00The Great American Collectables ShowThe Great American Collectables ShowAn Exciting Unboxing of Memorabilia From Memory LaneToday JM is joined in studio by Guest Host Paul Borges from PB Collectables and Virtual Co Host Dan Wulkin from Memory Lane Inc.The guys are talking about all different topics, but the most exciting thing is that Dan has a fantastic surprise for the guys, today he is going to give an exclusive box opening of a new consignment he received. What will be inside? Will there be any rare gems inside?........  Tune in to find out!     Guest Website Links:   Memory Lane: https://memorylaneinc.com/ PB C...2024-05-011h 01The Great American Collectables ShowThe Great American Collectables ShowThe “Bat Man” ReturnsJohn Taube of JT Sports joins us to discuss the latest in bat collecting and what’s hot right now and Jeff Marren from Rockhurst Auctions has a blockbuster auction coming up and is here to tell us all about it!…check it out     Guest Website Links: Game Used Bats: https://gameusedbats.com/ Rockhurst Auctions: https://rockhurstauctions.com/     Get a copy of Toms Book ‘The 100 Greatest Baseball Autographs’ while stocks last:  https://tomzappalamedia.com/100-greatest-baseball-autographs/   #thecollectorconnection #Loveofthega...2024-04-241h 00The Great American Collectables ShowThe Great American Collectables ShowThe Modern Vs Vintage ArgumentOn today’s show Tom and Rico are bringing up the popular subject of New Vs Vintage Card collecting. Brian Drent from Mile High Card Company joins us taking the vintage side, and Matt Greaney from “My Slab” will be in studio taking the modern position.   Guest Website Links: Mile High Card Company: https://www.milehighcardco.com/ My Slabs: https://myslabs.com/   Get a copy of Toms Book ‘The 100 Greatest Baseball Autographs’ while stocks last:  https://tomzappalamedia.com/100-greatest-baseball-autographs/   #thecollectorconnection #Loveofthega...2024-04-171h 00The Great American Collectables ShowThe Great American Collectables ShowTHE HOBBY IS CHANGINGMike Provenzale joins Tom & JM to discuss how the hobby is shifting to a more sophisticated path, gone are the days of just going to Ebay. Join us to find out more.   Guest Website Links: Heritage  Auctions: https://www.ha.com/     Get a copy of Toms Book ‘The 100 Greatest Baseball Autographs’ while stocks last:  https://tomzappalamedia.com/100-greatest-baseball-autographs/   #thecollectorconnection #Loveofthegameauctions #Pristineauctions #Baseball #Sterlingsportsauctions #Thenational #Heritageauctions #collectibles #Basebal...2024-04-101h 00The Great American Collectables ShowThe Great American Collectables ShowThe Art of “Ripping”Charlie “The Ripper” Parrino from JRI Cards joins Tom & Rico to chat about the art of “breaking”. Steve Verkman from Clean Sweep Auctions has an auction ending soon as does Lee Behrens from Sterling Sports Auctions, they are both here to discuss some of the highlights.     Guest Website Links: JRI Cards: https://jricards.com/ Clean Sweep Auctions: https://www.cleansweepauctions.com/ Stirling Sports Auctions: https://www.sterlingsportsauctions.com/       Get a copy of Toms Book ‘The 100 Greatest Baseball Autographs’ while stocks la...2024-04-031h 01The Great American Collectables ShowThe Great American Collectables ShowIs Consolidating The Hobby a Good OR a Bad Thing?On Todays show Tom and JM are joined by Dan Wulkin from Memory Lane Auctions. Dan is here to chimes in on the consolidation of the hobby. Make no mistake about it…things are changing!   Guest Website Links: Memory Lane; https://memorylaneinc.com/     Get a copy of Toms Book ‘The 100 Greatest Baseball Autographs’ while stocks last:  https://tomzappalamedia.com/100-greatest-baseball-autographs/   #thecollectorconnection #Loveofthegameauctions #Pristineauctions #Baseball #Sterlingsportsauctions #Thenational #Heritageauctions #collectible...2024-03-2759 minThe Great American Collectables ShowThe Great American Collectables ShowTwo Hobby Titans Discuss the Merger of PSA & SGCToday, Tom and Rico are joined by special guest hosts Derek Grady of Heritage Auctions and Brian Dwyer of REA Auctions. These two hobby industry titans are here to discuss the big merger of PSA and SGC, as well as the direction the hobby is going in…good or bad??   Guest Website Links:   Heritage Auctions: https://www.ha.com/ Robert Edward Auctions: https://robertedwardauctions.com/     Get a copy of Toms Book ‘The 100 Greatest Baseball Autographs’ while stocks last:  https://tomzappalamedia.com/100-greatest-b...2024-03-201h 01The Great American Collectables ShowThe Great American Collectables ShowBig Al’s “Love of the Game” Blockbuster AuctionAl Crisafulli from Love of the Game Auctions Joins Tom & JM to chat about his huge Spring Auction and to discuss whether or not the hobby is going in the right direction. At the top of the show, renowned artist James Fiorentino also joins us. James was recently voted into the New York sports Hall of Fame   Guest Website Links: Love of the Game Auctions: https://loveofthegameauctions.com/ James Fiorentino, Artist: https://www.jamesfiorentino.com/   Get a copy of Toms Book ‘The 100 Greatest Baseball Autographs’ ...2024-03-131h 00The Great American Collectables ShowThe Great American Collectables ShowHOW WILL THE PSA/SGC MERGER IMPACT THE HOBBY?Joe Orlando from Heritage Auctions and Tom Ruggie from Destiny Wealth Partners give us their take on the PSA/SGC merger and discuss how to plan your collection investment for the future. At the top of the show Ezra Levine from MASCOT adds to the discussion with his new concept of collecting.   Guest Links: Heritage Auctions: https://www.ha.com/ Destiny Wealth Partners: https://www.ruggiewealth.com/why-ruggie-wealth/strategic-partnerships/rwm-asset-manager/ MASCOT: https://withmascot.com/     Get a copy of Toms Book ‘The 100 Greatest Baseball Autog...2024-03-0659 minThe Great American Collectables ShowThe Great American Collectables ShowThe Collector Connection Road ShowToday we are joined by Scott Russel from the Collector Connection. Scott is about to hit the road and travel all over the country to find that collectors gold mine, he is here to tell us all about it, keep an eye out, he may be in your neighborhood soon. Ken Clawson, former professional ball player discusses his recent fundraising project for Little Smiles of Florida and Jared Kavlie of Pristine Auctions is in the house to tell us about their latest cool auction.     Donate Today & Help Support Little Smiles: https://li...2024-02-281h 00The Great American Collectables ShowThe Great American Collectables ShowThe Latest from Game Used BatsOn todays show the “Bat Man” John Taube from JT Sports joins us to discusses the famous Rico Bat, Joe Drelich from The National checks in and talks about the show expansion and new sponsorships along with some surprises and Lee Behrens from Sterling Sports Auctions joins us to chat about his very cool auction ending this week.   Donate Today & Help Support Little Smiles: https://littlesmilesfl.org/   Guest Links: Game Used Bats: https://gameusedbats.com/ The Philly Show: https://phillyshow.com/ Stirling Sports Auctions: https://www.st...2024-02-2159 minThe Great American Collectables ShowThe Great American Collectables ShowSome Hot Vintage Cards to Invest InOn today’s show Bian Drent from Mile High Card Company recommends a few good investment cards for the budget minded collector. Brittany Perdigon CEO of Little Smiles joins us to talk about our fundraiser and later in the show Mike Provenzale discusses the Heritage Auction Platinum Night Blockbuster Auction     Donate Today & Help Support Little Smiles: https://littlesmilesfl.org/   Guest Links: Mile High Card Company: https://www.milehighcardco.com/ Heritage Auctions: https://www.ha.com/   Get a copy of Toms B...2024-02-141h 00The Great American Collectables ShowThe Great American Collectables ShowA Couple of Heavyweights Take on the Vintage Vs Modern ArgumentTwo Titans of the hobby JP Cohen of Memory Lane Auctions and Al Crisifulli of Love of the Game auctions discuss the hot topic of vintage versus modern. What’s the better road to take? Memory Lane: https://memorylaneinc.com/ Love of the Game Auctions:  https://loveofthegameauctions.com/   Donate Today & Help Support Little Smiles: https://littlesmilesfl.org/   Guest Links: Heritage Auctions: https://www.ha.com/ Wheatlands Auction Services: https://www.wheatlandauctionservices.com/   Get a copy of Toms Book ‘The 100 Greatest...2024-02-071h 01The Great American Collectables ShowThe Great American Collectables ShowIS THE HOBBY GOING TO BE AFFECTED BY THE ECONOMY IN 2024?Derek Grady of Heritage Auctions and Mike Lomazzo of the DeVille Group discuss whether the hobby is going to be brisk or stagnant based on economic predictions. Chuck and Stacy Whisman chat about the Wheatland Auctions extravaganza going on right now!     Donate Today & Help Support Little Smiles: https://littlesmilesfl.org/   Guest Links: Heritage Auctions: https://www.ha.com/ Wheatlands Auction Services: https://www.wheatlandauctionservices.com/   Get a copy of Toms Book ‘The 100 Greatest Baseball Autographs’ while stocks last:  h...2024-01-3157 minThe Great American Collectables ShowThe Great American Collectables ShowIS GRADING BECOMING TOO UNPREDICTABLE?On today’s episode Tom and Rico are joined by special co-host Steve Verkman from Clean Sweep Auctions. Steve tackles the question of how the grading process is changing, as well as what is going on in his blockbuster auction. Bob Brodwater from Collectibles Insurance also joins us later in the show to talk about the importance of having your collection insured.   Donate Today & Help Support Little Smiles: https://littlesmilesfl.org/   Guest Links: Clean Sweep Auctions: https://www.cleansweepauctions.com/ Collectibles Insurance: https://collectinsure.com/ 2024-01-2458 minThe Great American Collectables ShowThe Great American Collectables ShowIs the Sports Collectibles Hobby Going to Crash?On today’s show Tom is joined by Matt Clark from REA Auctions to share his thoughts about the state of the hobby and whether or not we are on a slippery slope ,as well as their current auction and Paul Borges from PB Collectibles had a recent haul that he is going to show us   Donate Today & Help Support Little Smiles: https://littlesmilesfl.org/   Guest Links: R.E.A: https://robertedwardauctions.com/ PB Collectibles: https://www.pbcollectibles.com/     Get a copy o...2024-01-1759 minThe Great American Collectables ShowThe Great American Collectables ShowThe Pawn Star GuyOn today’s show Tom and Rico are joined by Memory Lane’s Dan Wulkin to chat about the current state of the Hobby and later in the show the guys are joined by Al Crisifulli from Love of the Game Auctions. Al is in the house to talk about his want to bring back The Standard Catalogue.   Donate Today & Help Support Little Smiles: https://littlesmilesfl.org/   Guest Links: Memory Lane: https://memorylaneinc.com/ Love of the Game Auctions: https://loveofthegameauctions.com/       ...2024-01-101h 03The Great American Collectables ShowThe Great American Collectables ShowTHE MAN WHO CHANGED THE GRADING WORLDOn the show today Tom and JM are joined by Joe Orlando from Heritage Auctions. Jo discusses the latest auction and how the grading world has changed. They also get a visit from Jordon Gilroy from Leland’s to chat about their last auction and the fate of the modern collector.   Donate Today & Help Support Little Smiles: https://littlesmilesfl.org/   Guest Links: Leland’s: https://lelands.com/ Heritage Auctions: https://www.ha.com/     Get a copy of Toms Book ‘The 100 Greatest Baseball A...2024-01-0359 minThe Great American Collectables ShowThe Great American Collectables ShowARE THE DODGERS GOING TO BE THE 1927 YANKEES?Joe Tomasulo from Memory Lane Auctions joins Tom & Rico to discuss their big winter auction and The Dodger juggernaut. Lee Behrens from Sterling Sports Auctions also joins the boys to talk about his current auction.   Donate Today & Help Support Little Smiles: https://littlesmilesfl.org/   Guest Links: Memory Lane Auctions: https://memorylaneinc.com/ Sterling Sports Auctions: https://www.sterlingsportsauctions.com/   Get a copy of Toms Book ‘The 100 Greatest Baseball Autographs’ while stocks last:  https://tomzappalamedia.com/100-greatest-baseball-autographs/   #little...2023-12-2758 minThe Great American Collectables ShowThe Great American Collectables ShowJRI CARDS, THE BEST BREAKS SHOW IN THE HOBBYCharlie Parrino from JRI Cards joins us and talks about his unique, crazy, and fun show. Paul Borges from PB Collectibles discusses his massive acquisition & Al Crissifulli from Love of the Game Auctions hangs out with us.   Donate Today & Help Support Little Smiles: https://littlesmilesfl.org/   Guest Links: JRI Cards: https://jricards.com/ PB Collectibles: https://www.pbcollectibles.com/ Love of the Game Auctions: https://loveofthegameauctions.com/     Get a copy of Toms Book ‘The 100 Greatest Baseball Autographs’ wh...2023-12-201h 00The Great American Collectables ShowThe Great American Collectables ShowIs This Rico’s Last Bat?On Todays show Tom and Rico are joined by, Derek Grady to chat about Heritage Auctions fantastic Winter Auction. John Taube from JT Sports also joins us to possibly authenticate the Rico Bi Centennial Bat as his last ever game used bat. Later in the show Jared Kavlie from Pristine Auctions joins us to discuss his big Elite Auction.   Donate Today & Help Support Little Smiles: https://littlesmilesfl.org/   Guest Links: Heritage Auctions: https://www.ha.com/ Game Used Bats: https://gameusedbats.com/ Pristine Au...2023-12-131h 00The Great American Collectables ShowThe Great American Collectables ShowHow Has the Sports Collectibles Hobby Changed?On today’s show, Tom and JM are joined by Brian Drent from Mile High Card Company to discuss the changes in the sports collectibles hobby that he has seen over the years. Later in the show Mike Russek from Grey Flannel Auctions chats about his current blockbuster auction featuring a Sandy Koufax Game used glove.   Help Support Little Smiles: https://littlesmilesfl.org/   Guest Links: Mile High Card Company: https://www.milehighcardco.com/ Grey Flannel Auctions: https://greyflannelauctions.com/     Get a...2023-12-0659 minThe Great American Collectables ShowThe Great American Collectables ShowARE INFLUENCERS RUINING THE HOBBY?Mike Provenzale from Heritage Auctions joins Tom & Rico to chat about the effect influencers are having on young hobbyists. Chuck and Stacy Whisman also join the boys to talk about their current auction, and Scott Russel from The Collector Connection is in the house to talk about their upcoming auction.   Heritage Auctions: https://www.ha.com/ Wheatland Auction Services: https://www.wheatlandauctionservices.com/ The Collector Connection: https://thecollectorconnection.com/     Get a copy of Toms Book ‘The 100 Greatest Baseball Autographs’ while stocks last:  https://tomzappa...2023-11-2959 minThe Great American Collectables ShowThe Great American Collectables ShowTHE BAMBINO PAYS US A VISITToday on the show Tom and JM are joined by Brian Dwyer from REA Auctions. Brian is talking about the amazing cards in the upcoming REA auction including the amazing 1914 Baltimore News Babe Ruth card that could fetch 10 million in his auction, and the folks from Ultra Pro are here to unveil a new product.   Guest Links: Robert Edward Auctions: https://robertedwardauctions.com/ Ultra Pro: https://ultrapro.com/     Get a copy of Toms Book ‘The 100 Greatest Baseball Autographs’ while stocks last:  https://tomzappalamedia.com/100...2023-11-2259 minThe Great American Collectables ShowThe Great American Collectables ShowYou Can Own Rico’s Last Bat!Today Tom and Rico are joined by Mike Hefner from Lelands Auctions to discuss his amazing auction as well as the last bat used by Rico in 1976 that has shown up! Later in the show Tom Ruggie from Destiny Family Office talks about collectibles as an alternative investment and including them in your estate   Guest Links: Leland’s Auctions: https://lelands.com/ Destiny Family Office: https://destinyfamilyoffice.com/     Get a copy of Toms Book ‘The 100 Greatest Baseball Autographs’ while stocks last:  https://to...2023-11-151h 01The Great American Collectables ShowThe Great American Collectables ShowYOUR INVESTMENT PORTFOLIO:THE TIME IS NOW!Today we are joined by Dan Wulkan from Memory Lane Auctions to discuss how to diversify your collecting portfolio. Later in the show, Lee Behrens from Sterling Sports Auctions is here to talk about his intriguing auction.     Guest Links: Memory Lane: https://memorylaneinc.com/ Sterling Sports Auctions: info@sterlingsportsauctions.com     Get a copy of Toms Book ‘The 100 Greatest Baseball Autographs’ while stocks last:  https://tomzappalamedia.com/100-greatest-baseball-autographs/   #thecollectorconnection #Loveofthegameauctions #Pristineauctions #Baseball #Ste...2023-11-081h 01The Great American Collectables ShowThe Great American Collectables ShowTalking SmackOn todays show we are joined by Joe Tomasulo of Memory Lane Auctions to talk about the blockbuster Winter Auction and Jo throws in some Yankee stuff too. We also have Jeff Marren from Rockhurst Auctions on to chat about pop music memorabilia and Elvis.   Guest Links: Memory Lane: https://memorylaneinc.com/ Rockhurst Auctions: https://rockhurstauctions.com/       Get a copy of Toms Book ‘The 100 Greatest Baseball Autographs’ while stocks last:  https://tomzappalamedia.com/100-greatest-baseball-autographs/   #thecollectorconnection #Lov...2023-11-0159 minThe Great American Collectables ShowThe Great American Collectables ShowAre Influencers Leading Collectors Astray?On todays show Tom and JM are joined by “Mr Wonderful” himself, Derek Grady from Heritage Auctions, Jordan Gilroy from Lelands Auctions is here to talk about the millennial modern market and Chris Rinaldi from the Tobacco Row Facebook group discusses the popular collectors group and shares some of his cool collection with us.   Guest Links: Heritage Auctions: https://www.ha.com/ Lelands Auctions: https://lelands.com/   Get a copy of Toms Book ‘The 100 Greatest Baseball Autographs’ while stocks last:  https://tomzappalamedia.com/100-greatest-baseball-autographs/   ...2023-10-251h 01The Great American Collectables ShowThe Great American Collectables ShowBehind the Scenes of an AuctionToday we are joined in studio by a special co-host, Rico’s son Mike Petrocelli, Al Crisifiulli from love of the Game Auctions is here to explain the inner workings of an auction and give us a behind the scenes perspective. Then later in the show Scott Russel from The Collector Collection is here to highlight some of the cool pieces in his current auction.   Guest Links: Love of the Game Auctions: https://loveofthegameauctions.com/ The Collector Connection:   https://thecollectorconnection.com/   Get a copy of Toms Book ‘The 100...2023-10-181h 01The Great American Collectables ShowThe Great American Collectables ShowTom & JM Lose a Very Important BetTom and JM are forced to make good on their bet with Mickey Mantle guru Steve Lane and are also joined by the “Batman” John Taube to put in his two cents on the Yankees/Red Sox.  Paul Borges of PB Collectibles joins us later in the show.   Guest Links: Game Used Bats: https://gameusedbats.com/ Mickey Mantle.com: https://themickeymantle.com/ PB Collectibles: https://www.pbcollectibles.com/   Get a copy of Toms Book ‘The 100 Greatest Baseball Autographs’ while stocks last:  https://tomz...2023-10-111h 00The Great American Collectables ShowThe Great American Collectables ShowRemembering Wake & BrooksieToday we pay tribute to a couple of great baseball players, card legend Joe Orlando is in the house to share his thoughts on the state of the hobby and later in the show, Jared Kavlie from Pristine Auctions chats about the many different auctions going on at pristine.   Guest Links: Heritage Auctions: https://www.ha.com/ Pristine Auctions: https://www.pristineauction.com/     Get a copy of Toms Book ‘The 100 Greatest Baseball Autographs’ while stocks last:  https://tomzappalamedia.com/100-greatest-baseball-autographs/   #Pristi...2023-10-0459 minThe Great American Collectables ShowThe Great American Collectables ShowTHE KING OF THE NATIONALJOE DRELICH JOINS US ALONG WITH “MR WONDERFUL “DEREK GRADY OF HERITAGE AUCTIONS WITH SOME GENERAL HOBBY TALK. LEE BEHRENS FROM STERLING SPORTS AUCTIONS IS ALSO IN THE HOUSE. Guest Links: The National Sports Collectors Convention: https://nsccshow.com/home Heritage Auctions: https://www.ha.com/ Sterling Sports Auctions: https://www.sterlingsportsauctions.com/ Get a copy of Toms Book ‘The 100 Greatest Baseball Autographs’  while stocks last:  https://tomzappalamedia.com/100-greatest-baseball-autographs/ #Baseball #Sterlingsportsauctions #Thenational #Heritageauctions #collectibles #Baseballcollectibles #Rockhurstauctions #Robertedwardauctions #Milehighcardcompany #colle...2023-09-201h 03The Great American Collectables ShowThe Great American Collectables ShowDon’t Fall for Fakes or Forgeries!The Guys from REA (Robert Edward Auctions) join Tom & JM to discuss Ohtani, Bird, Walton, some great auction items, fakes and forgeries. They also chat to, Jeff Marran from Rockurst Auctions about some amazing items in his upcoming auction.   Guest Links: Robert Edward Auctions: https://robertedwardauctions.com/ Rockhurst Auctions: https://rockhurstauctions.com/consignwithus.aspx   Get a copy of Toms Book ‘The 100 Greatest Baseball Autographs’ while stocks last:  https://tomzappalamedia.com/100-greatest-baseball-autographs/     #Baseball #collectibles #Baseballc...2023-09-1359 minThe Great American Collectables ShowThe Great American Collectables ShowDon’t Miss Out, This Collectibles Auction Ends Tomorrow!On todays show, Tom & Rico are chatting with Brian Drent from Mile High Card Company to discuss his big auction that closes this week. Bob Brodwater from Collectibles Insurance is also joining us to discuss the importance of having your collection insured!     Guest Links: Mile High Card Co: https://www.milehighcardco.com/ Collectibles Insurance Services: https://collectinsure.com/other-collections/?gclid=CjwKCAjwo9unBhBTEiwAipC112ZYGAqDEFAz8pwkrYhW8xaDBrG2IzjHza5U7_AEQGfidsJPuQBMyRoCZUIQAvD_BwE     Get a copy of Toms Book ‘The 100 Greatest Baseball Autographs’ while st...2023-09-061h 00The Great American Collectables ShowThe Great American Collectables ShowTHE GREAT AMERICAN WRESTLING SHOW!Tom & JM bring in the wrestling experts. Leland’s Auction owner Mike Hefner shows us the most incredible wresting memorabilia collection in the world, and PSA Set Registry king David Peck shows us his amazing card collection. Hall of Famer The Fabulous Johnny Vegas also joins us. Who were your favorite wrestlers? Join in on the fun!   Connect with Today’s Guests: Lelands Auctions: https://lelands.com/?gclid=CjwKCAjwrranBhAEEiwAzbhNtVDHIXSFw44jya6trtlmaYSqnWsq6ObcEfMAF_A1fKAtvc8GWM9OQhoCF18QAvD_BwE JRI Cards: https://jricards.com/ Johnny Vegas: thefabulousjohnnyvegas@yahoo.com2023-08-301h 00The Great American Collectables ShowThe Great American Collectables ShowThe Sizzling Hot Memory Lane Summer AuctionOn Todays show, Joe Tomasulo from Memory Lane shows us some examples of the hottest cards and memorabilia in the hobby being offered in their summer auction. Ruth cards galore! A T206 Plank, and an M116 Wagner! Paul Borges from PB Collectibles also chimes in on what’s hot in Rhode Island….and Brian Drent from Mile High pulls out the T206 Wagner that you can bid on….if you have the iron!!!     Guest Websites: Memory Lane: https://memorylaneinc.com/ Mile High Card Co.: https://www.milehighcardco.com/...2023-08-231h 02The Great American Collectables ShowThe Great American Collectables ShowA Chat with Joe OrlandoToday, Tom, Rico & JM talk to Joe Orlando of Heritage Auctions, followed by Chuck Whisman of Wheatland Auctions, and Big Al Crisifulli of Love of the Game Auctions.   Guest Websites: Heritage Auctions: https://www.ha.com/ Wheatland Auctions: https://www.wheatlandauctionservices.com/ Love of the Game Auctions: https://loveofthegameauctions.com/     Get a copy of Toms Book ‘The 100 Greatest Baseball Autographs’ while stocks last:  https://tomzappalamedia.com/100-greatest-baseball-autographs/   #Heritageauctions #loveofthegameauctions #Wheatlandauctionservices #TheGreatAmericanCollectablesShow #PS...2023-08-161h 02