{"version":"1.0","type":"rich","provider_name":"Acast","provider_url":"https://acast.com","height":250,"width":700,"html":"<iframe src=\"https://embed.acast.com/$/65594a3aeddaaa0012744271/6864a9dfcc507bdab665dbbd?\" frameBorder=\"0\" width=\"700\" height=\"250\"></iframe>","title":"Live June 29th, 2025: 2025 Big Pickups and Perspectives on the Eye Appeal Movement","description":"<p>Matthew (@1956ToppsGuy), Jonathan (@sportscards.and.sunsets), and Nate (@incardboardveritas) discuss The Vintage Hobby on a YouTube Live recorded June 29, 2025.</p><p><br></p><p>On this episode, the guys kick it off with their favorite pickups from the first half of 2025. They include a couple Golden Era cards, a rare card of a Prewar legend, and a way-back 19th Century beauty. Jonathan gives real-time updates, as he acquired his card just 30 minutes before the show!</p><p><br></p><p>The guys then jump into the main topic - the state of eye appeal-driven collecting. The discussion includes takes on what eye appeal means, why some vintage collectors focus on it as a key element of how they collect, how the approach has gained momentum, other ways people collect &amp; “collect scarcity”, and musings on inclusivity within the vintage community. They also discuss the concept of “own appeal.” The YouTube Live chat is highly-engaged, and lots of related themes are explored.</p>","author_name":"Matthew (@1956ToppsGuy), Nate (@incardboardveritas), Jonathan (@sportscards.and.sunsets)"}