Rough Cuts: Vintage Hobby Talk

Jonathan (@sportscards.and.sunsets), Matthew (@1956ToppsGuy), and Nate (@incardboardveritas) discuss vintage sports cards on an Instagram Live recorded April 21st, 2024. Spurred by the celebration of Jackie Robinson Day, the guys spend time discussing the many accomplishments of the Dodger legend and some key aspects of collecting his cards. Next, they give their takes on the hobby's burgeoning fascination with signed vintage cards and the role it plays in their own collections. The show concludes with a vintage card highlight segment and final thoughts. Enjoy!

Episode Outline:

1. Introduction
2. Jackie Robinson Day
3. Signed Vintage Discussion
4. Vintage Showcase
5. Final Thoughts

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Jonathan (@sportscards.and.sunsets), Matthew (@1956ToppsGuy), and Nate (@incardboardveritas) discuss vintage sports cards on an Instagram Live recorded February 4th, 2024. The guys recapped hobby experiences since the last live in December and learned Nate was on the dealer side of the table in Atlanta, Matthew purchased a stolen 1949 Bowman Yogi, and Jonathan ripped wax in Ohio looking for a CJ Stroud. Some vintage beauties were discussed and the guys took a deep dive into the 1914 and 1915 Cracker Jack sets!

Episode Outline:

1. Introduction and Updates
2. Recent Hobby Experiences (Nate's a dealer, Matthew tried not to traffic stolen goods, and Jonathan ripped wax looking for CJ Stroud)
3. Scuba Gear - Deep dive on the 1914 and 1915 Cracker Jack Sets
4. Recent pickups
5. Final Thoughts

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Nate (@incardboardveritas), Jonathan (@sportscards.and.sunsets), and Matthew (@1956ToppsGuy) discuss vintage sports cards on an Instagram Live recorded November 12th, 2023.

Episode Outline:

1. Intro: Rough Cuts is born!
2. Vintage Card Spotlight
3. Hobby Highlights
4. Hobby Lowlights
5. Rocking the Boat : Underrated and Overrated in Vintage Cards
6. Modern Card Spotlight
7. Mail Day!

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Jonathan (@sportscards.and.sunsets), Nate (@incardboardveritas) and Matthew (@1956ToppsGuy) discuss The Hobby - with a vintage focus - on a YouTube Live recorded March 16, 2025.

On this episode the guys discuss & count down their Top 12 Golden Era (i.e. 1948 to 1960’ish) baseball cards. Check it out to hear the criteria used to build the list & the rankings, and to hear which cards were the toughest to cut. Some cards on the list will be obvious, and at least a couple may surprise you!

Special shoutout to @julytangowhiskey who lent his knowledge and expertise prior to the show in helping to formulate and refine the list.

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Matthew (@1956ToppsGuy), Nate (@incardboardveritas) & Jonathan (@sportscards.and.sunsets) discuss The Hobby on a YouTube Live recorded September 8, 2024.

The guys discuss 4 main topics:

1. Nate leads a discussion on the recently-discovered spectacular 1961 Fleer Wilt RC... best example in existence?

2. Matthew gives some Hobby shoutouts and the guys discuss passion for cards and recent great card content.

3. “Baby Got Back” is a rapid-fire countdown of 12 vintage card backs, and thoughts on why each is interesting & significant.

4. The episode concludes with key recent pickups & closing thoughts.

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