In Person Hobby Hits Different + Wagner Closing Live on Air + What Big Sales Teach Collectors

We’re back for Episode 302, and Part 1 sets the table for the whole night. Jeremy and Joe Poirot kick things off with a West Coast Card Show recap, what it’s like seeing the hobby in person again, and why the best parts of collecting rarely show up in comment sections. Then it’s time for a live moment: the Shields Family T206 Honus Wagner ends during the show and the final price catches us off guard. We compare it to the other Wagner running at the same time, talk eye appeal versus back damage, and react to what the result might actually say about the ultra high end market. We also connect the dots to the $16.492M Pokémon Illustrator sale on Golden and pull a few practical insights for sports card collectors, especially the difference between buying for love, buying for investment, and buying for status when money stops behaving like money. Part 1 closes with Joe’s West Coast show ritual: the PC audit, the liquidation run, and the consolidation mindset that leads to a major Jackie pickup. Listen now, then make sure you’re subscribed because Part 2 moves into Leighton Sheldon and the vintage conversation. If you’re enjoying the podcast, leave a rating and review and share this episode with a collector who loves the hobby side more than the noise. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices