Why a Vintage 1966 Topps Hockey Set Is Being Broken Up + Randy Moss Exquisite 1/1 + Burbank Recap

Jeremy Lee kicks off Episode 305 of Sports Cards Live with Joe Poirot by recapping a busy week that included Jeremy’s Pops and Comps book signing at Burbank Sports Cards, a night at the Lakers game in Los Angeles, and some memorable moments meeting collectors and hobby friends in person. The conversation then turns to one of Jeremy’s latest auction purchases: a Randy Moss Exquisite 1/1 patch card picked up during the Fanatics Weekly auction. Jeremy and Joe break down the appeal of Exquisite, why certain cards feel like opportunities when they appear, and the difference between buying for a personal collection versus buying because a card simply feels underpriced. The episode also dives into the story behind a complete 1966 Topps Hockey set that is now being broken up and sold card by card. The discussion explores what it takes to build a high quality vintage set over decades, the challenge of condition and centering in that issue, the iconic Bobby Orr rookie that anchors the set, and the emotional side of letting go of a long term collecting project. Along the way the conversation touches on hobby momentum, community, set building, and the stories that make vintage cards meaningful beyond their value. If you enjoy collector stories, hobby perspective, and conversations that go deeper than just prices and comps, please follow the podcast, leave a rating or review, and share this episode with a fellow collector. You can also check out Jeremy’s new book Pops and Comps and take the Hobby Spectrum assessment to discover your collector identity and connect with other hobbyists in the directory. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices