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Sports Card Lessons Podcast

A weekly podcast of lesson's I've learned in the Sports Card hobby, card show recaps, and interviews with key people in the hobby.

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  1. 416

    QB Hype vs Performance & hobby value

    This episode I break down current QB markets into 3 groups and show most are overrated and why some could be sneaky investments. I also break down rookie card values and pop counts. SCL S9E15

  2. 415

    PSA new grading level | Ohtani on IL | NFL Card Market all 32 QB's

    This episode we talk about PSA's new grading level, Ohtani on IL, & With NFL back who's market we like and who's we don't on all 32 QB's. Thursday Night Live 9/10/2026 SCL HC S9E14

  3. 414

    Does the hobby value greatness?

    This episode, I take a deep dive into NFL greatness vs. hobby value. I compare the greatest QBs, RBs, and WRs of all time to their actual sports card markets. Does greatness equal card value? I also share some recent pickups.. SCL S9E13

  4. 413

    2000's Jordan Cards |SGC | Buying raw cards| Sicker Autos on high end cards

    This episode we talk about SGC raising prices & turn around times, Are they setting the standard for the big 3 future of grading? We also are doing a very spicy POP or CHOP that includes 2000's Michael Jordan cards, sticker autos on high end cards, buying raw cards to grade and more. Thursday Night Live 9/3/2026 SCL HC S9E12

  5. 412

    Forget Modern QB's are the 80's the next boom?

    This episode I talk about why it makes sense for me to be buying and investing in 80's Football hall of famers and staying away from prospecting ultra modern QB's. I share my top 5 players to chase. SCL S9E11

  6. 411

    2021 Hobby Bubble vs 2026 | NFL Season Predictions | Zip's big deal

    This episode we talk about the 2021 liquidity bubble vs the 2026 scarcity-and-quality boom, We give our 2026-27 NFL Predictions, & Zip shares his massive lot pickup. Thursday Night Live 8/27/2026 SCL HC S9E10

  7. 410

    Is SHAQ The Next Hobby Breakout?

    This episode I talk about Shaquille O'Neal's market doubling since mid July and share 7 cards $525 and under that may still have the ability to rise even higher. SCL S9E9

  8. 409

    Prospecting HOF Players | Dealer POV | Vintage Market Update

    This episode I bring on guest co-host Steve Loff @ sl_pc_ to talk about prospecting Hall of fame players, highs & Lows from behind the table at card shows, and Steve gives us a vintage market update. This Live Thursday Night Episode 8/20/2026 SCL HC S9E8

  9. 408

    Flight to Quality - Is the hobby money moving to the best cards?

    This episode I talk about my plan in the hobby for the next year that also aligns with what i'm seeing in the card market.. "flight to Quality" a shift in the hobby with many people liquidating ultra modern inventory and re-investing in GOATS, HOF's, Vintage, and rare & scarce cards. I also share a few rare pickups. SCL S9E7

  10. 407

    Flagg Debut Patch Pulled | Top 10 players trending | Hobby Math w/Zip

    This episode we talk about the Cooper Flagg Debut patch card being pulled, top 10 players moving up over the last 30 days, hobby math with Zip. Thursday Night Live 8/13/2026 SCL HC S9E6

  11. 406

    The National 2026 final recap

    This episode we recap Day 4 & 5 at The National 2026. Carmine & I talk about day 4 & 5 traffic, sales, pickups, trade night, and our overall National experience. SCL S9E5

  12. 405

    Theft at The National | Raw selling better than Graded | Grading Landscape

    Only four days after The National, we dive into the five hottest topics that have the sports card hobby buzzing. Thursday Night Live 8/6/2026 SCL HC S9E4

  13. 404

    The National 2026 day 3

    This episode we recap Day 3 at The National 2026. Carmine & I talk about day 3 traffic, sales, pickups, trade night and missing cards.. SCL S9E3

  14. 403

    The National 2026 Day 2

    This episode we recap Day 2 at The National 2026. Carmine & I talk about day 1 traffic, sales, pickups and the trade night issues.. SCL S9E2

  15. 402

    The National 2026 Day 1

    This episode we recap Day 1 at The National 2026. Carmine & I talk about day 1 traffic, sales, and pickups. SCL S9E1

  16. 401

    National Prices | Prospecting = Gambling | Death of the rookie card | POP or CHOP

    This live Thursday night episode 6 days before The National we talk about card prices at The National being inflated, Prospecting is gambling, The death of the rookie card, & another installment of pop or chop. 7/23/2026 SCL HC S8E50

  17. 400

    What's More Important... The Cards or the Money?

    This episode I talk about seeing all the content from Fanatics fest and wonder what is more important to the content creators and the watchers.. The cards or the money? I also share a recent pickup and a few highlighted cards from my National inventory SCL S8E49

  18. 399

    Spend 10K | Mahomes Pricing | Singles | Barry Bonds Market

    This episode is all listener questions.. How would you spend 10K in the hobby, Mahomes pricing, buying singes, Barry Bonds Market, & more. This Wednesday Night Live 7/15/2026 SCL HC S8E48

  19. 398

    Was it worth it?

    This episode I share some of my inventory for The National and I discuss buying at comps, purchase price, & current value and decide what cards were worth holding and what should have been a quick flip. SCL S8E47

  20. 397

    Getting ready for The National | WC Picks | Zip's PC Pickups

    This episode we deep dive into prepping for The National. Everything you need to know along with some tips, tricks, & good advice. We look at the final 8 teams in WC and make our predictions. Zip also shares some PC pickups. Thursday Night Live 7/9/2026 SCL HC S8E46

  21. 396

    Is PayPal still safe for sports cards

    This episode I deep dive into PayPal G&S purchase protection to see if we're still covered when shipping sports cards. I also share new inventory pickups for The National. SCL S8E45

  22. 395

    Mid Year Hobby Report Card - Winners, losers & 2nd half predictions

    This episode we take a look back the 1st half of 2026 in the hobby. We also look ahead to the 2nd half and make some predictions. Thursday Night Live 7/2/2026 SCL HC S8E44

  23. 394

    Buying Strategies - Risk vs Reward

    This episode I talk about changing up my buying strategies buying more for quick flips and less to hold for in season selling. I recap a local show and talk about TCG dealers filling up tables at local shows. SCL S8E43

  24. 393

    Hobby Relationships | Lunch break deals | POP or CHOP

    This episode we talk about hobby relationships and how important they are. We talk about Zips lunch break deal & another installment of POP or CHOP. Thursday Night Live 6/25/2026 SCL HC S8E42

  25. 392

    Wax or a Repack?

    This episode I talk about deciding to buy a repack over wax. I also recap the EC3-CON Show at Mohegan Sun Casino in CT. SCL S8E41

  26. 391

    What we're buying | World Cup With @specialonecards | Prospecting Soccer

    This episode Big Ken & Zip talk about what we're currently buying. We bring on @specialonecards host of The90 Soccer Podcast to talk world cup, prospecting soccer, & what happens to the soccer market when The World Cup is over. Thursday Night Live 6/18/2026 SCL HC S8E40

  27. 390

    Trading at card shows

    This episode I recap the Causeway Card show and talk about making some trades and how fair should trading be. I also share my show pickups SCL S8E39

  28. 389

    TCG Take Over | Is winter coming | Buying strategies

    This episode we talk about TCG taking over card shows, Gary Vee comments that winter is coming in the hobby, & our current buying strategies. Guest co-host tonight Corey Donahue @Collect4good & Bigger than cardboard Thursday Night Live 6/11/2026 SCL HC S8E38

  29. 388

    No Internet at a card show.. Disaster or Opportunity?

    This episode I talk about being at a card show with no wi-fi or cell service. I recap 2 weekend shows and share pickups. SCL S8E37

  30. 387

    The Sports Card Hobby Should Be Slowing Down... So Why Isn't It?

    This episode we talk about what is driving the hobby & why it isn't slowing down. Thursday Night Live 6/4/2026 SCL HC S8E36

  31. 386

    This market is about to explode

    This episode I talk about the football card market getting ready to take off. I also recap 2 weekend shows with pickups. SCL S8E35

  32. 385

    PSA Pausing Grading | Have we hit the ceiling on GOATS | TOPPS Case Hits

    This episode we respond to PSA breaking news and we answer listener questions. Thursday Night Live 5/28/2026 SCL HC S8E34

  33. 384

    Does the economy affect the hobby?

    This episode I talk about the current state of our economy and what affect it has on card shows. I recap the Foxwoods show & share today's pickups. SCL S8E33

  34. 383

    Does the hobby have a pricing problem? | Over Priced Cards | TOPPS vs Panini

    This episode we take a look at recent record sales on some ultra modern & modern cards, Are these cards over priced? We compare TOPPS vs Panini QC & Gem Rate. Thursday Night Live 5/21/2026 SCL HC S8E32

  35. 382

    Who gives the best comps?

    This episode I ask who do you trust for comps? What sample size do you need in sales to trust the higher comps. I also recap the Mount Kisco card show. SCL S8E31

  36. 381

    PSA's Big Announcement | TOPPS retail Sitting | NFL Schedule Release

    This episode we discuss PSA's big announcement, TOPPS products sitting on retail shelves | and the NFL Schedule release. Thursday Night Live 6/14/2026 SCL HC S8E30

  37. 380

    Buying SSP Low Pop Cards & The North Haven Card Show Recap

    This episode I talk about buying an SSP low pop card and ask the question should I ship to PSA for quick partner sale with small profit or bring to shows and swing for the fences.. I also recap The North Haven Card Show my 1st show as a promoter. SCL S8E29

  38. 379

    PayPal G&S Denials | TOPPS Chrome Football | Bowman Basketball

    This episode we talk about PayPal G&S high volume denials - POP or CHOP is back with some spicy topics. TOPPS Chrome Football | Bowman Basketball | Fanatics Fest | World Cup Soccer | MJ Cards Thursday Night Live 5/07/26 SCL HC S8E28

  39. 378

    Know the value of your cards

    This episode I recap the Northeast Sports Card Expo, a 2 day 350 table show in Stanford CT. I also talk about knowing the value of your cards if you plan to sell them at card shows. SCL S8E27

  40. 377

    Listener Questions - Thursday Night Live 4/30/2026

    Thursday Night Live 4/30/2026 We put the listeners in the driver seat and decide the topics for tonight. SCL HC S8E26

  41. 376

    Turning Sports card Trash into Cash

    This episode I talk about low end football slabs being a big seller at card shows right now being bought up by re-packers & WhatNot streamers. I also recap the Causeway show in Boston & share pickups SCL S8E25

  42. 375

    Off-season buying strategy

    This episode I talk about my strategies buying in the offseason to resell 3-6 months later and how I calculate what I should be paying for maximum profit. I recap 2 weekend shows and share pickups. SCL S8E24

  43. 374

    NFL QB Pre-Season Prices | Multiplier PSA 9 vs PSA 10 | TOPPS Chrome Football

    This episode we look at pre-season QB prices and take a look at the numbers when it comes to the questionable multiplier between PSA 9 & PSA 10. The release of TOPPS Chrome Football and we both share some big pickups we had during our week off. Thursday Night live 4/16/2026 SCL HC S8E23

  44. 373

    Show Respect

    This episode I talk about an attendee that waisted a good amount of my time at a show and walked away without a deal, I also talk about setting up at a mostly Pokemon show and buying sports cards. SCL S8E22

  45. 372

    TOPPS Football Announced - 2025 Rookie Class - Downtowns - Low pop Messi's

    This Live episode we talk about TOPPS Football, the 2025 rookie class and will downtowns hold their value. We also discuss low pop obscure Messi cards. Thursday Night Live 4/2/2026 SCL HC S8E21

  46. 371

    Is the hobby out of control? Quincy Show Recap

    This episode I ask are we right back to 2021 in the hobby, out of control and hoping it never ends? I recap my trip to the Quincy Card Show. SCL S8E20

  47. 370

    I Hate TOPPS - Shill Bidding - Bye Panini

    This episode I share my frustration trying to buy Bowman Basketball on pre-order, Too much shill bidding online & we say goodbye to Panini and share what we will & won't miss. Thursday Night Live 3/26/26 SCL HC S8E19

  48. 369

    The National - Calling an audible on inventory

    This episode I talk about changing up the game plan on The National inventory. Keeping the original plan but also adding in more raw RPA's, Auto's, and numbered cards with higher value from $50-$350 because the value is there right now and these cards are in abundance.. SCL S8E18

  49. 368

    Bowman Basketball - How this product will change everything

    This episode Topps announces Bowman Basketball and we talk about what it means for the hobby, WNBA Season on, and Big Ken's Big Announcement Live Thursday Night 3/19/2026 SCL HC S8E17

  50. 367

    Market Correction? Is it coming?

    This episode I talk about the last 2 market corrections and in my opinion what prevents it from happening again. SCL S8E16

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A weekly podcast of lesson's I've learned in the Sports Card hobby, card show recaps, and interviews with key people in the hobby.

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Ken Cairns

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