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The Card Man
by Matthew Young
Welcome to The Card Man podcast! This is where we discuss all things related to investing in and collecting sports cards. Thanks for joining us!
Episodes
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S1 E1: Recap of the Bangor Card Show
The Card Family recently went to the Bangor Card Show and set up a table for the first time. Here, the Card Man shares his thoughts about the show, talks about what sold, what didn't, and what he will do differently so that the next show is even better. Guest starring: THE CARD KID!
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Ep. #20: Preparing for My First Card Show with THE CARD KID
Recently, I booked a table to become a vendor for the first time at a card show. My son, Ethan, also makes his podcasting debut, talking about collectibles, cards, and George Washington's toenails.
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Ep. #19: Boosting Sales on Facebook
Facebook isn't just for old people anymore! At least, that's what I tell myself. I use Facebook as my primary place to buy and sell cards. Here are a few tips and tricks that I've used (and have seen others use) to see more sales revenue come in.
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Ep. #18: Collecting with Nostalgia
Do you have memories associated with sports or athletes? Collecting these cards is more than just collecting the cards, you're collecting the memories, too! In this episode, I talk about collecting with nostalgia and how it guides my collection as a whole.
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Ep. #17: The 1957 Topps Set
Today, I talk about my second favorite baseball set of all-time, the 1957 Topps set.
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Ep. #16: We're Back!
We're back in business! It's been a crazy couple months, but the move is complete and the podcast is back! Here, Matt shares a little life update and vision for the next few episodes.
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Ep. #15: The Horrors of War! And a Life Update
The 1938 set from Gum, Inc., The Horrors of War, is one of the most popular non-sports cards sets of all-time. It's also a pretty beautiful piece of artwork, when you get past the gruesome images!
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Ep. #14: Selling at a Loss
What happens if you need to sell your cards at a loss? Is this okay? Is there a "right" way to do so? I answer these questions, and more, in this episode of THE CARD MAN Podcast.
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Ep. #13: The 1952 Topps Set
The 1952 Topps set is one of the most iconic sets of all-time, ushering in a new era of baseball cards and card collecting. Here's a very brief intro to the set, along with some of my personal story with it. Enjoy!
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Ep. #12: Selecting Cards for Grading Part One
Have you ever tried to figure out which of your cards you should send out for grading? This is Part One of a new miniseries I will be running on just how to figure out which cards are worth sending in to be graded, and which should be sent back to their box.
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Ep. #11: Organizing My (For Sale) Cards and Supplies
If you're anything like me, you have some issues with organizing your cards. Hopefully, these few words of wisdom on how I stay organized will help you, too!
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Ep. #10: PSA or SGC?
Thinking of getting your cards graded? Here, I weigh the pros and cons of two of the major players in the game: PSA and SGC.
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Ep. #9: I Tried Collectable: Part 2
I had success with Collectable! I wanted to give a follow up episode to address and even resolve some of the questions and concerns that I expressed in the previous episode.
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Ep. #8: I Tried Collectable: An Update
I recently opened up an account with Collectable and began investing in some major cards. I share my experience--and frustrations--in this episode.
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Ep. #7: Collecting on a Shoestring Budget
Do you want to grow your collection without spending a lot of money? This is the episode for you. I share a few of my top tips for growing your collection without spending a lot of cash.
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Ep. #6: Benefits and Pitfalls to Beginning Card Investing
New to the world of investing in sports cards? This is the episode for you. Today we explore some of the benefits to beginning collecting cards, and some of the pitfalls that beginning investors should be aware of.
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Ep. #5: What's the Deal with Pokemon?
Pokemon cards are incredibly popular right now, rivaling the popularity of sports cards, even. Why is this? Will this trend continue? In this episode, we will explore these questions.
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Ep. #4: Cards with the Best Long Term Value
What cards hold the best long term value? That's the topic we address this week, along with a detailed explanation of why that's the approach I'm taking.
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Ep. #3: Compensating for eBay Fees
eBay charges you to use their platform whenever you make a sale. PayPal, the company that processes eBay's payments, also takes a cut out of every sale. If you're not careful, this can eat away at your profit margin. In this podcast, I will give a quick summary of how to figure out what your...
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Ep. #2: Money Basics
Investing in cards is fun, but you're not going to be successful unless you address the money side of things. Today, I will be introducing some of the basics of money management and how to get the most out of your collection as you're starting out.
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Ep. #1: Introductions
The first episode! Here, I introduce myself and the show.
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Frequently Asked Questions
How many episodes does The Card Man have?
The Card Man currently has 22 episodes available on PodParley. New episodes are automatically indexed when they're published to the podcast feed.
What is The Card Man about?
Welcome to The Card Man podcast! This is where we discuss all things related to investing in and collecting sports cards. Thanks for joining us!
How often does The Card Man release new episodes?
The Card Man has 22 episodes. Check the episode list to see recent publication dates and frequency.
Where can I listen to The Card Man?
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Who hosts The Card Man?
The Card Man is created and hosted by Matthew Young.
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