Rough Cuts: Vintage Hobby Talk

Jonathan (@sportscards.and.sunsets), Matthew (@1956ToppsGuy) & Nate (@incardboardveritas) discuss The Hobby, with a vintage focus, on a YouTube Live recorded November 10, 2024.The guys are joined by special guest and super-collector, Luke (@Bleeckerstreetcards on IG). Clearly an old soul, Luke tells us about his collecting history & his diverse, eclectic PC. The guys then talk about the “right size” for a card collection… and related themes. How many is too many? How many is not enough? Storage, memory, clutter, slabs counts, sub-collections, 9-pocket binders, treasure boxes, and other topics are discussed & debated. The episode wraps up with the guys each sharing some key/fun recent pickups & closing thoughts.

Matthew (@1956ToppsGuy), Nate (@incardboardveritas) & Jonathan (@sportscards.and.sunsets) discuss The Hobby on a YouTube Live recorded September 8, 2024.The guys discuss 4 main topics:1. Nate leads a discussion on the recently-discovered spectacular 1961 Fleer Wilt RC… best example in existence?2. Matthew gives some Hobby shoutouts and the guys discuss passion for cards and recent great card content. 3. “Baby Got Back” is a rapid-fire countdown of 12 vintage card backs, and thoughts on why each is interesting & significant. 4. The episode concludes with key recent pickups & closing thoughts.

Jonathan (@sportscards.and.sunsets), Matthew (@1956ToppsGuy), and Nate (@incardboardveritas) discuss The National, vintage sports cards & The Hobby on an Instagram Live recorded August 4th, 2024.Matthew interviews Nate & Jonathan about their experiences at the July 2024 National in Cleveland. Through a vintage collector lens they talk about fun pickups, big trades, trade night & show floor observations, key learnings, fun interactions & more. Then Matthew shares a story about a recent experience with a 1974 Laughlin Black Stars set purchase on eBay, grading success, market timing, and how it all led to a long-wanted Gehrig card PC addition. Jonathan brings it home with a big-boy prewar card mail day - unveiling for us a new card that Matthew knows well.

Jonathan (@sportscards.and.sunsets), Matthew (@1956ToppsGuy), and Nate (@incardboardveritas) discuss vintage sports cards and The Hobby on an Instagram Live recorded May 27th, 2024.The guys discuss Bill Walton's passing on this day, a new 1914 Cracker Jack pickup, and a recent LCS visit. They swap stories about their vintage card collectors roots & origins - how they came to be vintage card super fans. The Rocking the Boat segment takes aim at the much-hyped '84 Star Jordan card, questions the delirium surrounding serial-numbered 90's cards, and makes a case for John Havlicek. They warp up with some card show & tell and closing hobby thoughts. Give us a listen and let us know what you think!Episode Outline:IntroductionVintage ShowcaseVintage Collector Origin StoriesRocking the BoatRecent Mail Days and Final Thoughts

Jonathan (@sportscards.and.sunsets), Matthew (@1956ToppsGuy), and Nate (@incardboardveritas) discuss vintage sports cards on an Instagram Live recorded April 21st, 2024. Spurred by the celebration of Jackie Robinson Day, the guys spend time discussing the many accomplishments of the Dodger legend and some key aspects of collecting his cards. Next, they give their takes on the hobby's burgeoning fascination with signed vintage cards and the role it plays in their own collections. The show concludes with a vintage card highlight segment and final thoughts. Enjoy! Episode Outline:IntroductionJackie Robinson DaySigned Vintage DiscussionVintage ShowcaseFinal Thoughts

Jonathan (@sportscards.and.sunsets), Matthew (@1956ToppsGuy), and Nate (@incardboardveritas) discuss vintage sports cards on an Instagram Live recorded March 17th, 2024. The guys recap hobby experiences since the last live in February and learn about Matthew's Showcase Spectacular with Bleecker Trading, Nate's challenges with PSA and his signed Kareem RC, and Jonathan's green card deep dive inspired by St. Patrick's Day. The guys take a hard look at "influencing" within the hobby, both the positives and the negatives. The Rocking the Boat segment explores underrated and overrated with the hobby and this time the focus is on hobby activities and hobby venues. They finish up with some vintage card highlights. Check it out! Episode Outline:IntroductionRecent Hobby ExperiencesCan being "influenced" be a good thing?Rocking the BoatVintage Showcase and Final Thoughts

Jonathan (@sportscards.and.sunsets), Matthew (@1956ToppsGuy), and Nate (@incardboardveritas) discuss vintage sports cards on an Instagram Live recorded February 4th, 2024. The guys recapped hobby experiences since the last live in December and learned Nate was on the dealer side of the table in Atlanta, Matthew purchased a stolen 1949 Bowman Yogi, and Jonathan ripped wax in Ohio looking for a CJ Stroud. Some vintage beauties were discussed and the guys took a deep dive into the 1914 and 1915 Cracker Jack sets!Episode Outline:Introduction and UpdatesRecent Hobby Experiences (Nate's a dealer, Matthew tried not to traffic stolen goods, and Jonathan ripped wax looking for CJ Stroud)Scuba Gear - Deep dive on the 1914 and 1915 Cracker Jack SetsRecent pickupsFinal Thoughts

Jonathan (@sportscards.and.sunsets), Matthew (@1956ToppsGuy), and Nate (@incardboardveritas) discuss vintage sports cards on an Instagram Live recorded December 17th, 2023.Episode Outline:Introduction and UpdatesVintage ShowcaseScuba Gear - Deep dive on recent Congressional Gold Medal recipient Larry DobyRocking the Boat - underrated and overrated in vintage cardsConclusion - card trees and final hobby thoughts for 2023