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Wax Museum: A Basketball Card PodcastEpisode 100: HGA Grading and My Wonder Woman PurseIn this week's episode, Kyle chats about upcoming release dates, Zion's 2nd year, a new grading company, and a heroic mailday.
2021-01-2838 minWax Museum: A Basketball Card PodcastEpisode 99: NBA Top Shot, Donruss Pricing, and Two Weeks of MailIn this week's episode, Kyle covers some popular hobby topics from the last week and closes by sharing two weeks of mail.
2021-01-2143 minWax Museum: A Basketball Card PodcastEpisode 98: Comparing ‘90s Basketball and Baseball Cards with SuperdanIn this week's episode, Kyle and Dan chat about some of the similarities and differences between basketball and baseball cards from the late '90s.
2021-01-1455 minWax Museum: A Basketball Card PodcastEpisode 97: Fake BGS Slab Update/Listener Mailbag #2In this week's episode, Kyle provides listeners with an update on the fake BGS slab scandal and answers 15 questions from listeners on social media.
2021-01-0745 minWax Museum: A Basketball Card PodcastEpisode 96: Conversation with Kyle (@clipsandvols) About the Clippers, WNBA Cards, and MoreIn this week's episode, Kyle is joined by...another Kyle (@clipsandvols) to chat about the Clippers, WNBA cards, and more!
2020-12-3154 minWax Museum: A Basketball Card PodcastEpisode 95: Five Changes eBay Should ConsiderEarlier this week, listeners weighed in on what changes they'd like to see eBay make. In this episode, Kyle runs through the top five responses.
2020-12-2433 minWax Museum: A Basketball Card PodcastEpisode 94: Reaction to Record Sales/Spamming the SpammersIn this episode, Kyle chats about recent record basketball card sales and discusses his feeble attempt to stop the barrage of unsolicited direct messages on social media.
2020-12-1733 minWax Museum: A Basketball Card PodcastEpisode 93: PSA/Collectors Universe SaleIn this episode, Kyle chats with Vamsee (AKA @aussie.luka77) about the recent Collectors Universe (PSA) sale.
2020-12-1057 minWax Museum: A Basketball Card PodcastEpisode 92: Conversation with Ryan About Nuggets Moves, New Products, & MoreIn this episode, Kyle chats with Ryan (AKA @mindcycle_cards) about Nuggets moves, new products, and more!
2020-12-031h 07Wax Museum: A Basketball Card PodcastEpisode 91: I Found 27 Unopened Packs of 2007-08 Topps Chrome!In this episode, Kyle provides some takeaways from a recent card show, talks about a Dwyane Wade mailday, and shares his experience of finding 27 unopened packs of 2007-08 Topps Chrome basketball.
2020-11-2533 minWax Museum: A Basketball Card PodcastEpisode 90: 2 BGS Slabs, 1 CertIn this episode, Kyle discusses the most recent BGS slab scandal.
2020-11-1932 minWax Museum: A Basketball Card PodcastEpisode 89: Conversation with Evan About Status & 2019-20 InsertsIn this episode, Evan returns to chat about 2018-19 Status, the current state of inserts, and his top inserts from the 2019-20 release calendar.
2020-11-111h 29Wax Museum: A Basketball Card PodcastEpisode 88: A Look Back at 2005-06 Topps ProductsIn this episode, Kyle takes a look back at a fun and eclectic year for Topps basketball products. Among other things, 2005-06 featured athlete exclusives, celebrities, jumbo patches, baseball throwbacks, and...poker chips!
2020-11-0544 minWax Museum: A Basketball Card PodcastEpisode 87: Conversation with Tom About Next Day Autos & Playoff BuyingIn this episode, Kyle chats with Tom (AKA @real_tj_force) about Next Day autos and his playoff buying approach (as originally laid out on the Blowout Forums and Episode 72). Did his matrix work? Would he use it again in the future? Can and should we actually take a scientific approach to buying cards?
2020-10-2951 minWax Museum: A Basketball Card PodcastEpisode 86: Who Grades the Graders?In this episode, Kyle discusses a company that plans to essentially...grade graded cards. Is there more to the equation? Is this service needed? Will this become a new "thing?"
2020-10-2225 minWax Museum: A Basketball Card PodcastEpisode 85: Conversation With Steve AKA @Showley2003In this episode, Steve AKA @Showley2003 returns to discuss his recent Jae Crowder additions, Mosaic, Illusions, Status (RIP), the NBA Finals, a recent hobby experience, and more!
2020-10-151h 11Wax Museum: A Basketball Card PodcastEpisode 84: ESPN Card Article/The Market CoolsIn this episode, Kyle recaps a recent card article from ESPN. In doing so, he gives his thoughts on the hobby's wild ride in 2020, the idea that the market is cooling off, and some potential scenarios moving forward.
2020-10-0829 minWax Museum: A Basketball Card PodcastEpisode 83: Bobby “Slick” Leonard InterviewIn this episode, Kyle chats with Hall of Famer Bobby "Slick" Leonard. Topics discussed include George Mikan, the Lakers crash landing in Iowa, 1961 Fleer, Wilt vs. Russell, threatening Red Auerbach, coaching in the ABA, saving the Pacers franchise, the Brawl in Detroit...and more!
2020-10-0149 minWax Museum: A Basketball Card PodcastEpisode 82: Card Show Adventures Part 2 - A Hobby in TransitionIn this episode, Kyle discusses a recent trip to a 100-table show.
2020-09-2427 minWax Museum: A Basketball Card PodcastEpisode 81: Listener MailbagIn this episode, Kyle discusses some recent mail and answers a series of listener questions.
2020-09-1744 minWax Museum: A Basketball Card PodcastEpisode 80: Tim Gallagher’s Top 10 CardsLongtime collector Tim Gallagher is back! And this time, he's sharing his top 10 signed cards!
2020-09-1049 minWax Museum: A Basketball Card PodcastEpisode 79: SGC/Darren Rovell InterviewIn this episode, Kyle starts by sharing his concerns over SGC's recent tone. Then he discusses his interview with sports business analyst Darren Rovell of The Action Network.
2020-09-0324 minWax Museum: A Basketball Card PodcastEpisode 78: Card Show Adventures – Finding 2019-20 Topps Chrome BASKETBALL/My Big TradeIn this episode, Kyle shares some recent mail and talks about a card show he attended several weeks ago. Topics discussed include a card that isn't supposed to exist and a trade he made for a pair of iconic rookie cards,
2020-08-2736 minWax Museum: A Basketball Card PodcastEpisode 77: What’s Going on With BGS Black Labels?In this episode, Kyle addresses a pair of questionable black label cards that recently hit the market.
2020-08-2028 minWax Museum: A Basketball Card PodcastEpisode 76: Conversation With a Team CollectorIn this episode, Kyle chats with Ryan (AKA @mindcycle_cards) about his Nuggets collection and what all goes into collecting a specific team.
2020-08-1357 minWax Museum: A Basketball Card PodcastEpisode 75: T.J. Warren/Changes at PSAIn this episode, Kyle shares another mail week, talks about his reactionary T.J. Warren purchase, and weighs in on recent changes at PSA.
2020-08-0634 minWax Museum: A Basketball Card PodcastEpisode 74: A Reactionary Market and Card Selling RegretsIn this episode, Kyle touches on several hobby headlines, an exciting mail week, and the reactionary nature of the current basketball card market. In the process, he addresses several past "selling regrets" and how these have helped shape his current selling philosophy.
2020-07-3047 minWax Museum: A Basketball Card PodcastEpisode 73: Listener Forum #3In this episode, Kyle is joined again by the participants from Listener Forum #2. Back in December, these four collectors shared their goals and hobby expectations for 2020. Now that nearly eight months have passed, they answered a series of questions pertaining to these goals and their favorite pick-ups so far.
2020-07-2341 minWax Museum: A Basketball Card PodcastEpisode 72: A Savvy Collector’s Approach to the Playoffs/My 1972-73 Topps Set is Finished!In this episode, Kyle details one savvy collector's playoff purchasing experiment and then follows up on the 1972-73 Topps set that was discussed in Episode 2.
2020-07-1630 minWax Museum: A Basketball Card PodcastEpisode 71: The NBA’s Return and Thoughts on Collecting in 2020In this episode, Kyle discusses the basic framework of the NBA's return. In the show's main segment, he uses a series of recent mail weeks to offer perspective on the current state of the hobby. Areas addressed include trading, buying/selling, and long-term payoffs.
2020-07-0940 minWax Museum: A Basketball Card PodcastEpisode 70: Tim Gallagher Reflects on 50+ Years of CollectingIn this episode, Kyle chats with basketball collector Tim Gallagher. Over the last five decades, Tim obtained roughly 20,000 signatures in person and through the mail. Over the course of their conversation, Tim narrates his collecting history, describes what keeps him going, and offers advice for novice collectors. Tim (and his Today's Treasures posts) can be found on Twitter by searching the handle @timgall13.
2020-07-021h 18Wax Museum: A Basketball Card PodcastEpisode 69: A Hedge Fund Attempts to Fix PSAIn this episode, Kyle discusses a recent letter Alta Fox Capital sent to CLCT (PSA) shareholders.
2020-06-2526 minWax Museum: A Basketball Card PodcastEpisode 68: Conversation with Jim Esker, the Co-Creator of Chromium CardsIn this episode, Kyle chats with Jim Esker, the former Art Director at SGW/Chromium Graphics and co-creator of the chromium process. Topics covered include Jim's professional career, pitching chromium printing to card companies, and working with Topps to refine the chromium process (and greening!) in the years that followed. If you enjoyed this episode, please take the time to share on your social media!
2020-06-1847 minWax Museum: A Basketball Card PodcastEpisode 67: My First (Ever) Grading ExperienceIn this episode, Kyle talks listeners through his first grading submission. Along the way, he explains why he's never graded, why he chose the cards he did, and what he hopes to gain from this experience.
2020-06-1131 minWax Museum: A Basketball Card PodcastEpisode 66: NT FOTL, 1957-58 Topps, and the Maurice Stokes/Jack Twyman StoryThis week, Panini attempted to sell National Treasures FOTL with a ceiling of $30,000 and a floor of $7,500. What happened? Also, Kyle takes a look back at the 1957-58 Topps set and the lives of two extraordinary men featured in that set, Maurice Stokes and Jack Twyman.
2020-06-0445 minWax Museum: A Basketball Card PodcastEpisode 65: The Athletic Spotlights Recent Hobby FraudIn this episode, Kyle provides updates on the Luka Doncic autograph controversy and a pair of hobby-related class action suits. In the show's main feature, he breaks down a hobby-related article that was published this week by The Athletic.
2020-05-2833 minWax Museum: A Basketball Card PodcastEpisode 64: 1998 Bulls’ Challengers (Pacers/Jazz convo with Adam)Adam makes his return to the show to chat about two of the 1998 Bulls' most challenging opponents: the Pacers and the Jazz. In this episode, Kyle and Adam discuss the hobby landscape in the late '90s, their memories of the Bulls' final two opponents, and some of their favorite cards that feature these subjects.
2020-05-211h 19Wax Museum: A Basketball Card PodcastEpisode 63: Hobby Happenings and LeBron RPA UpdatesIn this episode, Kyle updates listeners on the status of the National, COMC, PSA, and more. Additionally, he lays out new details regarding several LeBron James Exquisite RPAs.
2020-05-1436 minWax Museum: A Basketball Card PodcastEpisode 62: Investor Content CyclesIn this episode, Kyle examines a popular model of card investment content and the ripples this model can unknowingly create.
2020-05-0733 minWax Museum: A Basketball Card PodcastEpisode 61: Conversation With an Industry Employee Part 2Kyle and Tone (www.gameusedtone.com) continue their conversation about the inner workings of the sports card industry. Topics discussed include Kobe's signing sessions, mailing cards to players, the "Shaq situation," and more.
2020-04-3051 minWax Museum: A Basketball Card PodcastEpisode 60: Conversation With an Industry Employee Part 1In this episode, Kyle chats with former Upper Deck/Panini employee Tone Stakes (www.gameusedtone.com) about his memories from working in the sports card industry. Topics discussed include purchasing jerseys for retired players, player worn vs. game worn, Panini's plans for a patch database, rookie photoshoot logistics, and more.
2020-04-2346 minWax Museum: A Basketball Card PodcastEpisode 59: Matching Panini’s ‘90s Patches to Source MaterialHave you ever wondered how Panini acquires game-worn jerseys for retired players? In this episode, Kyle discusses the process he's used to match relic cards to their original source material. Along the way, he recalls the valuable insight he uncovered regarding the logistics that go into filling out a major product release.
2020-04-1634 minWax Museum: A Basketball Card PodcastEpisode 58: Conversation With a Player CollectorWhat are some of the benefits and challenges to collecting one specific player? In this episode, Kyle brings Steve (AKA @showley2003) on to discuss his Jae Crowder collection. As a part of this journey, Steve learned how to use different tools and strategies to help his collection grow. Throughout the course of their conversation, Kyle and Steve discuss these strategies and more.
2020-04-091h 09Wax Museum: A Basketball Card PodcastEpisode 57: COVID Thoughts and #WMPHomeDeliveryIn this episode, Kyle provides some thoughts on the Corona Virus and how it could impact the NBA season, collecting, and the National. At the end of the episode, listeners are encouraged to mail cards to other collectors and post their incoming "care packages" with the hashtag #WMPHomeDelivery.
2020-04-0230 minWax Museum: A Basketball Card PodcastEpisode 56: Virtual Sports Card Convention 2020What do collectors do when sports card shows are shut down nationwide? In this episode, Kyle and Justin (AKA @610sportscards) discuss the recent Virtual Sports Card Convention (#VSCC2020) that took place on Instagram not long ago.
2020-03-2655 minWax Museum: A Basketball Card PodcastEpisode 55: The History of NBA Cards (2012-Present)In this episode, Kyle wraps up his journey through NBA card history (2012-Present). Key topics discussed include the double rookie class, the Wiggins chase, the Ben Simmons exclusive, the emergence of the Prizm silver rookie, the race for retail, and the Zion effect.
2020-03-1949 minWax Museum: A Basketball Card PodcastEpisode 54: The History of NBA Cards (2003-2011)In this episode, Kyle continues his journey through NBA card history (2003-2011). Key topics discussed include Exquisite, the Fleer bankruptcy, license exclusives, Panini, the lockout season, and Linsanity.
2020-03-1233 minWax Museum: A Basketball Card PodcastEpisode 53: The History of NBA Cards (Pre-LeBron)In this episode, Kyle takes a stroll through NBA card history (prior to 2003). Key topics discussed include vintage releases, 1986-87 Fleer, the "junk wax" era, the birth of refractors, the insert craze, and the emergence of the jersey card.
2020-03-0642 minWax Museum: A Basketball Card PodcastEpisode 52: Evan’s Top 20 Panini InsertsIn this episode, Kyle chats with Blowout Cards forum member Evan (AKA Geechquest) about his Top 20 Panini inserts.
2020-02-2758 minWax Museum: A Basketball Card PodcastEpisode 51: Optic Thoughts and Trimming LawsuitIn this episode, Kyle addresses the recent Optic chase and the class action suit filed against PSA, PWCC, and Probstein.
2020-02-2033 minWax Museum: A Basketball Card PodcastEpisode 50: Gold Chains and Private Equity FundsIn this episode, Kyle covers several wacky social media posts from the week and then weighs the positives and negatives of Blowout's new Modern Wax Private Equity Fund.
2020-02-1332 minWax Museum: A Basketball Card PodcastEpisode 49: Facebook Investor Groups/Lillard Rookie AutosIn this episode, Kyle discusses some of the highs and lows of Facebook investor groups. Afterward, he talks some more about the current rookie class, the 2012-13 hobby rookie class, and Panini's distribution of Damian Lillard rookie autographs.
2020-02-0731 minWax Museum: A Basketball Card PodcastEpisode 48: RIP Kobe BryantIn this episode, Kyle is joined by Jake Roy in order to discuss the life, legacy, and cardboard of Kobe Bryant. RIP Mamba.
2020-01-2949 minWax Museum: A Basketball Card PodcastEpisode 47: The Zion Effect Part 3The day we've all waited for has come and gone: Zion's official NBA debut. In this episode, Kyle looks back at the conversation he had with Adam in April, he examines the realized effect Zion has already had on the hobby, and he weighs in on how to approach Zion cards going forward.
2020-01-2325 minWax Museum: A Basketball Card PodcastEpisode 46: Six Questions from Social MediaIn this episode, Kyle opens by expressing his newfound love for Panini Status. Shortly after, he tackles six questions that collectors are asking on social media. Stick around for the end, where you might find a...musical number dedicated to a certain PSA President.
2020-01-1633 minWax Museum: A Basketball Card PodcastEpisode 45: Interview with former Pacer David HarrisonYou've heard the David Harrison Exquisite RPA mentioned on the show before...now hear from the man pictured on the card! In this episode, Kyle talks with former Pacer David Harrison about signing cards, his NBA career, the brawl in Detroit, and perceptions about sports cards in general.
2020-01-0942 minWax Museum: A Basketball Card PodcastEpisode 44: Revolution Preview/Panini BlockchainIn this episode, Kyle addresses the obliterated Lauri Markkanen Nebula 1/1, the history of Panini's Revolution basketball set (including its Pacific origins), Panini's new blockchain initiative, and the passing of David Stern.
2020-01-0233 minWax Museum: A Basketball Card PodcastEpisode 43: Listener Forum #2Over the last several years, social media has become an incredible outlet where collectors can let their voices be heard. But sometimes it's nice to hear those voices on a more...literal level. In this episode, Kyle builds on last week's call for listeners to examine their approach to the hobby. A panel of four different collectors weigh in on five questions about collecting and setting hobby goals.
2019-12-2440 minWax Museum: A Basketball Card PodcastEpisode 42: Curry RPA Fallout/Luka and Zion Injury ThoughtsIn this episode, Kyle opens with an explanation for the newest changes to the 16/99 Steph Curry NT RPA. After a brief description of the new Contenders FOTL, he moves into a discussion about injured players (specifically Luka and Zion) and their potential impact on current buying trends in the hobby.
2019-12-1931 minWax Museum: A Basketball Card PodcastEpisode 41: Chatting With the Owner of the Altered Curry RPAThis episode opens with a quick reflection on Prizm FOTL and then moves into an eye-opening conversation with the owner of the infamous altered Steph Curry RPA.
2019-12-1237 minWax Museum: A Basketball Card PodcastEpisode 40: Prizm Hunting/Analyzing Rookie Production with Jake RoyIn this episode, Kyle recaps his retail Prizm hunt and gives a few quick thoughts about Panini's FOTL "Dutch auction" style release. Afterward, he is joined by Jake Roy from the 90s_bball_cards YouTube channel to talk about rookie card production numbers over the last three decades.
2019-12-051h 03Wax Museum: A Basketball Card PodcastEpisode 39: Recovering a Hard Drive From 2005Earlier this week, Panini revealed that Prizm FOTL would be released with a "Dutch auction" format. On this episode, Kyle gives a quick explanation of that format before taking a deep dive into the contents of a recently recovered hard drive from 2005. This might or might not even include audio of young Kyle and one of his calls to the Rick Carlisle Radio Show.
2019-11-2730 minWax Museum: A Basketball Card PodcastEpisode 38: Restructuring 2019-20 NBA PrizmIn this episode, Kyle takes a stab at restructuring 2019-20 NBA Prizm. Proposed changes include increasing the base set to 400, pumping the brakes on endless parallels, and even...an update set or Series 2. Could these changes work in future years?
2019-11-2137 minWax Museum: A Basketball Card PodcastEpisode 37: History of the 3-Point ShotThe three-point shot has had an undeniable impact on the game of basketball as we know it. In this episode, Kyle examines the shot's origins, talks about how it's forced the game to evolve, and gives some thoughts on how he thinks it has influenced the hobby as well.
2019-11-1435 minWax Museum: A Basketball Card PodcastEpisode 36: 2018-19 Product Wrap-upIn this episode, Kyle outlines the highs and lows of the 2018-19 basketball card release calendar. He also previews the final product of the season, 2018-19 Panini Flawless.
2019-11-0835 minWax Museum: A Basketball Card PodcastEpisode 35 – PSA/BGS Dialogue and StockX Follow-upThis week, Kyle gives a quick update on his recent dialogue with PSA and BGS. Additionally, he gives a quick overview of the new StockX IPO offering that has received a lot of attention in the card world.
2019-11-0114 minWax Museum: A Basketball Card PodcastEpisode 34: Enjoying More While Spending LessIn this episode, Kyle reflects on the recent Zion injury and what that could mean for the hobby. Then, he chats with Mark, a Ron Harper collector, who shares several interesting ways to enjoy the hobby more while at the same time spending less.
2019-10-2436 minWax Museum: A Basketball Card PodcastEpisode 33: Basketball Release CalendarHold on to your wallets! There are 11 Panini basketball releases that are projected to come out before the end of the calendar year. In this episode, Kyle gives an overview of the release calendar and offers up a few thoughts about Hoops and Prizm along the way.
2019-10-1828 minWax Museum: A Basketball Card PodcastEpisode 32: StockXIn this episode, Kyle opens with some thoughts on Immaculate Collegiate and contemplates his purchasing strategy for the coming year. Then, he examines StockX's move into the sports card marketplace.
2019-10-1030 minWax Museum: A Basketball Card PodcastEpisode 31: Listener Forum #1Over the last several years, social media has become an incredible outlet where collectors can let their voices be heard. But sometimes it's nice to hear those voices on a more...literal level. In this episode, Kyle asks a group of four listeners to answer five hobby-related questions.
2019-10-0439 minWax Museum: A Basketball Card PodcastEpisode 30: Faulty Investment Advice and the #noslabmovementIn this episode, Kyle addresses the influx of investor advice platforms that have sprouted up on social media over the last year. In the process, he attempts to answer the question: what does misinformation look like and how can one recognize it in order to steer clear? In the second half, he examines the recent #noslabmovement and the collector dialogue that came with it.
2019-09-2832 minWax Museum: A Basketball Card PodcastEpisode 29: What is the True Michael Jordan Rookie Card?It might be the most recognizable basketball card in the hobby's history: the 1986-87 Fleer Michael Jordan rookie. But is this card actually his true rookie? In this episode, Kyle talks about Jordan's place in the hobby. Along the way, he takes a closer look at both the 1984-85 Star card and the 1986-87 Fleer release. This includes a discussion of the logistics of each set and the abundance of counterfeits that come with it. Is there a true Michael Jordan rookie card? Is there one that you favor over the other? At the end of the episode, Kyle...2019-09-2138 minWax Museum: A Basketball Card PodcastEpisode 28: Grading Chatter and Zion-ManiaThe call for grading reform is loud and clear. But is any company going to answer? In this episode, Kyle talks about his attempts to have dialogue with PSA and BGS, and then unexpected guest SGC. Additionally, Kyle recaps a crazy week of Zion-mania that followed the release of the #1 pick's first certified autographs in Panini Contenders Draft.
2019-09-1331 minWax Museum: A Basketball Card PodcastEpisode 27: Another Altered Curry RPA and Grading IncompetenceIn this episode, Kyle talks listeners through the discovery of yet another altered Steph Curry RPA. In the process, he outlines the incompetence of the grading industry that let this particular card slip through the cracks. At the end of the show, Kyle encourages collectors to contact these companies and let their voices be heard.
2019-09-0430 minWax Museum: A Basketball Card PodcastEpisode 26: The 1968 Topps Test SetBasketball cards are insanely popular in 2019, but there was a time when collectors wanted nothing to do with them. In the late 1960s, Topps experimented with a 22-card test issue that played a major role in creating the vintage cards collectors flock to today. This is the story of the 1968 Topps test set.
2019-08-3042 minWax Museum: A Basketball Card PodcastEpisode 25: An E-X Credentials RundownIn this week's episode, Kyle takes a look back at one of the most popular parallels from the 1990s: E-X Credentials. As a part of this year-by-year summary, he discusses a couple of 1/1s that vanished and left collectors wondering what happened to them, as well as a Michael Jordan card that ended up in pieces (before later being made whole again).
2019-08-2333 minWax Museum: A Basketball Card PodcastEpisode 24: In-Person Autograph AdventuresWhat's better than a well-designed basketball card? A well-designed basketball card with a nice looking signature. Between 2011-2013, Kyle lived in an NBA city and had the opportunity to see the game up close and personal. A large part of this experience involved trying to get basketball cards signed in-person. In this episode, he recalls a few of the successes, mishaps (LeBron James), and bizarre moments along the way.
2019-08-1744 minWax Museum: A Basketball Card PodcastEpisode 23: The Menendez Brothers CardAs 2018 drew to a close, countless collectors dug out their old cards in search of one thing: the 1990-91 Hoops Mark Jackson base card. But what caused this to skyrocket in value after all of these years? In this episode, Kyle gives a little background on the set, talks about the Menendez Brothers case, and examines the causes for the card's unforeseen rise to fame.
2019-08-1036 minWax Museum: A Basketball Card PodcastEpisode 22: My 2019 National RecapIn this episode, Kyle takes listeners through his event-filled two days in Chicago at the 2019 National Sports Collectors Convention. At the end of the episode, he discusses three things he thinks he did right, as well as three things he would do differently next time.
2019-08-0440 minWax Museum: A Basketball Card PodcastEpisode 21: Reforming the Grading IndustryEarlier in the week, Joe Orlando of PSA encouraged collectors to help improve the hobby by "engaging in civil discourse." In this episode, Kyle and Adam attempt to do just that with a discussion on possible grading industry reform. As the conversation draws to a close, listeners are encouraged to bring Mr. Orlando into the conversation via his Instagram handle, @joeorlandopsa.
2019-07-261h 06Wax Museum: A Basketball Card PodcastEpisode 20: Tracking RPAs for Curry, AD, and LukaOver the last week, Kyle has been piecing together RPA trackers for Steph Curry, Anthony Davis, and Luka Doncic. In the process, he scoured thousands of images and message board posts, he studied each print run for patterns, and he uncovered a handful of altered cards in the process. In this episode, he discusses the process and shares his findings with listeners. The online tracker can be found at https://sites.google.com/view/waxmuseumpodcast/
2019-07-1830 minWax Museum: A Basketball Card PodcastEpisode 19: Superdan Helps Navigate the World of Altered CardsYou asked for it - you got it! In this episode, Superdan takes listeners through some of his experiences as one of the hobby's leading sleuths. In addition, he shares tips and tricks to help everyone navigate the world of altered cards.
2019-07-1253 minWax Museum: A Basketball Card PodcastEpisode 18: Summary and Analysis of THE LeBron Thread of 2018In November 2018, a message board poster rocked the basketball hobby world when he revealed that multiple copies of LeBron James' 2003-04 Exquisite RPA /99 had been either altered or trimmed. What followed was over 3,700 posts of twists, turns, and trolls. In part two of his LeBron Exquisite miniseries, Kyle attempts to summarize this thread and give some of his own analysis in the process.
2019-07-0543 minWax Museum: A Basketball Card PodcastEpisode 17: The Elusive LeBron James Exquisite RPAIn this episode, Kyle gives some background on the iconic LeBron James 2003-04 Upper Deck Exquisite RPA /99 and explains why this card is so sought after. He also covers the prospect of acquiring said card, the potential for price manipulation, and known altered copies.
2019-06-2730 minWax Museum: A Basketball Card PodcastEpisode 16: Draft Recap and Roster ShakeupsFrom blockbuster trades, to free tacos, to the NBA draft, this episode has it all. As an added bonus, Kyle attempts to help player collectors and team collectors deal with the struggle that comes every summer with a series of new NBA transactions.
2019-06-2224 minWax Museum: A Basketball Card PodcastEpisode 15: Finals Recap and Hobby Rookie ClassesIn this episode, Kyle recaps an unforgettable NBA Finals and pays tribute to the Warriors five-year run and the 2019 Toronto Raptors. After that, he discusses the 1996, 2003, and 2012 hobby rookie classes to make an argument for 2012 as the best hobby rookie class post-1986.
2019-06-1431 minWax Museum: A Basketball Card PodcastEpisode 14: Luka's MomThere's a growing belief among collectors that someone else is signing Luka Dončić's Panini cards for him - his mother. Join Kyle as he takes a look back at the Dak Prescott and Shaquille O'Neal autograph scandals in an attempt to help address the situation at hand.
2019-06-0844 minWax Museum: A Basketball Card PodcastEpisode 13: NBA Finals CardsIn honor of the current Raptors vs. Warriors showdown, Kyle works through NBA Finals history and talks about cards that have commemorated some of these matchups along the way.
2019-06-0334 minWax Museum: A Basketball Card PodcastEpisode 12: PWCC - Salting Earth and Taking Names Part 2In this episode, Kyle and Adam continue their conversation about industry giant PWCC and the supposed changes the company has in store for the future.
2019-05-2439 minWax Museum: A Basketball Card PodcastEpisode 11: PWCC - Salting Earth and Taking Names Part 1Kyle and Adam reunite to discuss the recent Cardboard Chronicles interview with PWCC CEO Brent Huigens. Topics covered include the company's recent alteration scandal and the subsequent release of their new marketplace tenets.
2019-05-2441 minWax Museum: A Basketball Card PodcastEpisode 10: Patch 101In this episode, Kyle takes a look at the history of memorabilia cards. In the process, he touches on a number of topics such as player worn vs. game worn, patch Provenance, and patch switching.
2019-05-1730 minWax Museum: A Basketball Card PodcastEpisode 9: #WhyICollectHave you ever thought about why you collect cards? In this week's episode, Kyle discusses a number of memorable moments from his collecting journey. Afterward, he talks about why he collects and then challenges listeners to share pictures of 3 cards that best represent their collecting history. Submissions on Instagram can be accompanied by the hashtag #WhyICollect.
2019-05-1032 minWax Museum: A Basketball Card PodcastEpisode 8: National Treasures and Group BreakingIn this episode, Kyle takes a look at the National Treasures checklist, gives some general thoughts on group breaking, and discusses "voting with your wallet."
2019-05-0527 minWax Museum: A Basketball Card PodcastEpisode 7: The GaryVee VideoLast week, entrepreneur and internet personality Gary Vaynerchuk explained his theory on why basketball cards are a viable investment. Long story short, the video struck a nerve with a large group of collectors. In this episode, Kyle breaks the situation down and provides some commentary of his own.
2019-04-2633 minWax Museum: A Basketball Card PodcastEpisode 6: Panini's Redemption LawsuitWhat happens when an attorney and a Texas collector join forces to fight back against Panini's controversial redemption process? In this episode, Kyle gives a rundown of Brashear v. Panini America Inc, a likely hobby-changing court case filed in January of 2019.
2019-04-1926 minWax Museum: A Basketball Card PodcastEpisode 5: The Zion Effect Part 2Kyle and Adam talk about the history of player exclusives and what might happen if Upper Deck pursues a similar route with projected #1 pick Zion Williamson.
2019-04-1231 minWax Museum: A Basketball Card PodcastEpisode 4: The Zion Effect Part 1In this episode, Kyle and Adam talk about projected #1 pick Zion Williamson and the impact he could have on the basketball card hobby as a whole.
2019-04-0526 minWax Museum: A Basketball Card PodcastEpisode 3: Dissecting the LeBron Silver Prizm crazeIn February 2019, LeBron James' Silver Prizm cards experienced an abnormal jump in demand and pricing. In this episode, Kyle outlines a brief history of chrome basketball cards before discussing some of the factors that could've contributed to this recent craze.
2019-03-2931 minWax Museum: A Basketball Card PodcastEpisode 2: Chasing a signed 1972-73 Topps setIn this episode, Kyle details his 7 year adventure of trying to get a signed copy of all 264 1972-73 Topps basketball cards.
2019-03-2327 min
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