Live April 21st, 2024: Jackie Robinson Day and Signed Vintage

04/28/24 • 67 min

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:

Introduction
Jackie Robinson Day
Signed Vintage Discussion
Vintage Showcase
Final Thoughts

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Episode Outline:

Introduction
Jackie Robinson Day
Signed Vintage Discussion
Vintage Showcase
Final Thoughts

Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Previous Episode

Live March 17th, 2024: I've Been Influenced!

Jonathan (@sportscards.and.sunsets), Matthew (@1956ToppsGuy), and Nate (@incardboardveritas) discuss vintage sports cards on an Instagram Live recorded March 17th, 2024. The guys recap hobby experiences since the last live in February and learn about Matthew's Showcase Spectacular with Bleecker Trading, Nate's challenges with PSA and his signed Kareem RC, and Jonathan's green card deep dive inspired by St. Patrick's Day. The guys take a hard look at "influencing" within the hobby, both the positives and the negatives. The Rocking the Boat segment explores underrated and overrated with the hobby and this time the focus is on hobby activities and hobby venues. They finish up with some vintage card highlights. Check it out!

Episode Outline:

Introduction
Recent Hobby Experiences
Can being "influenced" be a good thing?
Rocking the Boat
Vintage Showcase and Final Thoughts

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Next Episode

Live May 27th, 2024: Shots Fired!

Jonathan (@sportscards.and.sunsets), Matthew (@1956ToppsGuy), and Nate (@incardboardveritas) discuss vintage sports cards and The Hobby on an Instagram Live recorded May 27th, 2024.

The guys discuss Bill Walton's passing on this day, a new 1914 Cracker Jack pickup, and a recent LCS visit. They swap stories about their vintage card collectors roots & origins - how they came to be vintage card super fans. The Rocking the Boat segment takes aim at the much-hyped '84 Star Jordan card, questions the delirium surrounding serial-numbered 90's cards, and makes a case for John Havlicek. They warp up with some card show & tell and closing hobby thoughts. Give us a listen and let us know what you think!

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