How to Estimate Sports Card Print Runs w/ @CardChannel | New Platform Announcement episode artwork

EPISODE · Jul 8, 2026 · 39 MIN

How to Estimate Sports Card Print Runs w/ @CardChannel | New Platform Announcement

from Hoops Collectors: Basketball & Sports Cards Podcast · host Putnam Cards

Max @PutnamCards is joined by Paul from @CardChannel to explore the math and science behind estimating sports card print runs.Paul explains the methodology he uses to estimate the supply of modern sports cards, why understanding print runs can completely change the way collectors think about rarity, and how this data can help collectors make more informed buying decisions.The conversation also dives into Paul's journey building Card Channel, the most surprising print run discoveries he's uncovered in the basketball card market, and why his research has influenced the cards he collects today. Paul shares several Michael Jordan and Shaquille O'Neal cards from his personal collection and explains why he likes them.Lastly, Paul announces the upcoming Card Channel analytics platform, shares what collectors can expect from the new tool, and explains how you can be one of the first 50 people to receive early access.Leave a rating if you enjoyed the episode and thanks for tuning in!Chapters:00:00 Introduction02:50 How Did Card Channel Start?05:45 The Math Behind Finding Print Runs13:05 Modern Case Hits Perspective18:01 Most Interesting Discoveries21:31 New Card Channel Platform26:40 How To Get First Access32:45 What Does Card Channel Collect?39:15 Weekly Alley-OopSocial linksInstagram: https://www.instagram.com/hoopscollectors/YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@hoopscollectorsTiktok: https://www.tiktok.com/@hoopscollectorsX: https://x.com/hoopscollectors

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