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Cards To The Moon

A podcast from fivecardguys about sports cards from both a collector and investor perspective. Stick around for the ride as we take a deep dive into the state of the hobby, share some hot takes, hopefully provide some useful advice and fun stories along the way. For more info about fivecardguys, check us out at https://fivecardguys.com or on Instagram @fivecardguys and @cardstothemoon

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  1. Guest Host Chris Begg (Former Olympic and WBC Pitcher) Joins the Pod; Big Fanatics Announcement on MLB Opening Day About 1/1 "MLB Debut" Game-Worn Patches; Will New MLB Rules Help Grow the Game/Hobby?
    Guest Host Chris Begg (Former Olympic and WBC Pitcher) Joins the Pod; Big Fanatics Announcement on MLB Opening Day About 1/1 "MLB Debut" Game-Worn Patches; Will New MLB Rules Help Grow the Game/Hobby?
  2. Discussing Retail King Fiasco and Whether Breaker Scams Are Prevalent in the Hobby; Topps Tennis Cards Coming and Future of Niche Sports Cards?; Playing Buy/Sell/Hold On Injured Players
    Discussing Retail King Fiasco and Whether Breaker Scams Are Prevalent in the Hobby; Topps Tennis Cards Coming and Future of Niche Sports Cards?; Playing Buy/Sell/Hold On Injured Players
  3. Interview with Matt Novogratz (Candy Digital Co-Founder) On Benefits of Collecting Digital Cards plus Candy's Special Drops for 2023; Phillies Reliever Matt Strahm's Unique Card Collection
    Interview with Matt Novogratz (Candy Digital Co-Founder) On Benefits of Collecting Digital Cards plus Candy's Special Drops for 2023; Phillies Reliever Matt Strahm's Unique Card Collection
  4. Are Recent High-End Sports Card Sales A Good Deal or Still Room to Drop in Value?; Highlighting Key Players (and Potential Card Targets) From World Baseball Classic
    Are Recent High-End Sports Card Sales A Good Deal or Still Room to Drop in Value?; Highlighting Key Players (and Potential Card Targets) From World Baseball Classic
  5. What Does Tik Tok's Ban on Breakers Mean For The Hobby and How Can Breakers Improve the Overall Experience in General; Would You Buy/Sell/Hold Ja Morant, Zion Williamson Cards?
    What Does Tik Tok's Ban on Breakers Mean For The Hobby and How Can Breakers Improve the Overall Experience in General; Would You Buy/Sell/Hold Ja Morant, Zion Williamson Cards?
  6. Rating All The Major News and Announcements from Topps Industry Conference; Playing Overrated/Underrated on Different Card Configurations; Ichiro Rookie Card vs. Pujols Rookie Card?
    Rating All The Major News and Announcements from Topps Industry Conference; Playing Overrated/Underrated on Different Card Configurations; Ichiro Rookie Card vs. Pujols Rookie Card?
  7. Helping Jud Fabian's Dad Find His Son's Special Inscribed Cards; Debating Whether Inscription Sports Cards are Cool and Worth the Premium
    Helping Jud Fabian's Dad Find His Son's Special Inscribed Cards; Debating Whether Inscription Sports Cards are Cool and Worth the Premium
  8. More Hobby Hot Takes Discussed (Grading Ruins Look of Card? Beckett Makes Major Comeback?); Blowout Cards Issue $250K Bounty; Guessing Recent Sales of Golden Mirror Topps Series 1 Cards
    More Hobby Hot Takes Discussed (Grading Ruins Look of Card? Beckett Makes Major Comeback?); Blowout Cards Issue $250K Bounty; Guessing Recent Sales of Golden Mirror Topps Series 1 Cards
  9. Discussing Fanatics CEO Michael Rubin's Statements About the Sports Card Industry and His Plans For The Hobby; SGC Offering Another Grading Promo Again; Answering Listener's Pick One Submission
    Discussing Fanatics CEO Michael Rubin's Statements About the Sports Card Industry and His Plans For The Hobby; SGC Offering Another Grading Promo Again; Answering Listener's Pick One Submission
  10. Sports Cards To Target During the Lull Period of Sports As A Collector and Investor; First Impressions of Topps Series 1 Baseball and What's New This Season
    Sports Cards To Target During the Lull Period of Sports As A Collector and Investor; First Impressions of Topps Series 1 Baseball and What's New This Season
  11. Analyzing NBA trades and Traded Players' Card Values Moving Forward; Identifying Standout NHL Players This Season to Invest In; Giving Props to LeBron James
    Analyzing NBA trades and Traded Players' Card Values Moving Forward; Identifying Standout NHL Players This Season to Invest In; Giving Props to LeBron James
  12. Ranking Recent "Error Cards" from 0 to 10 Based on Size of Mistake; Hyung Completes High-End Tatis Set; Choosing Which Super Bowl QBs to Buy/Sell/Hold
    Ranking Recent "Error Cards" from 0 to 10 Based on Size of Mistake; Hyung Completes High-End Tatis Set; Choosing Which Super Bowl QBs to Buy/Sell/Hold
  13. Should Breakers Worry About 'Fanatics Live' Offering Its Own Breaks This Year?; Is $600K Sale of Mickey Mantle 1952 Topps (SGC 8) An Absolute Steal?; Contest Winner Announced!
    Should Breakers Worry About 'Fanatics Live' Offering Its Own Breaks This Year?; Is $600K Sale of Mickey Mantle 1952 Topps (SGC 8) An Absolute Steal?; Contest Winner Announced!
  14. Lessons Learned and General Tips on Creating Hobby Content Full-Time; Revealing Recent PSA Sub Including a Max Verstappen 1/1 Cracked Out of a BGS 8.5 Slab; Are These 1/1 Parallels Overrated?
    Lessons Learned and General Tips on Creating Hobby Content Full-Time; Revealing Recent PSA Sub Including a Max Verstappen 1/1 Cracked Out of a BGS 8.5 Slab; Are These 1/1 Parallels Overrated?
  15. Alternative Ways and Places to Find More Potential Sports Card Deals Other Than eBay; Invest in Cards of Pitchers, Catchers, Goalies; Wide Receivers?; Picking One Underdog QB to Flip Short-term
    Alternative Ways and Places to Find More Potential Sports Card Deals Other Than eBay; Invest in Cards of Pitchers, Catchers, Goalies; Wide Receivers?; Picking One Underdog QB to Flip Short-term
  16. Which Rookie of the Year Favorites Might Be A Good Bet to Invest In?; Guessing the Final Price of the Iconic Mickey Mantle 1952 Topps (SGC 8) On Auction; Contest Giveaway for Reaching 1,000 subs!
    Which Rookie of the Year Favorites Might Be A Good Bet to Invest In?; Guessing the Final Price of the Iconic Mickey Mantle 1952 Topps (SGC 8) On Auction; Contest Giveaway for Reaching 1,000 subs!
  17. Will New Lower PSA, BGS Fees Bring More Submissions to Respective Grading Companies in 2023?; Can New Netflix Specials (Full Swing, Break Point, Drive to Survive) Boost the Hobby like the Last Dance?
    Will New Lower PSA, BGS Fees Bring More Submissions to Respective Grading Companies in 2023?; Can New Netflix Specials (Full Swing, Break Point, Drive to Survive) Boost the Hobby like the Last Dance?
  18. William Chong, Owner of Dolly's Toys and Games, Returns and Talks About Future of Sports Card Business (Plus Conspiracy that Some Products with Big Hits are Marked); Invest in Wembanyama SI for Kids?
    William Chong, Owner of Dolly's Toys and Games, Returns and Talks About Future of Sports Card Business (Plus Conspiracy that Some Products with Big Hits are Marked); Invest in Wembanyama SI for Kids?
  19. Is the Future of Digital Collectables and NFT Trading Cards Dead with Fanatics Divesting 60% of its Stake in Candy Digital?; Shyne150's Reacquires Luka Doncic Logoman for $3.1M
    Is the Future of Digital Collectables and NFT Trading Cards Dead with Fanatics Divesting 60% of its Stake in Candy Digital?; Shyne150's Reacquires Luka Doncic Logoman for $3.1M
  20. Chasing Grail Cards in 2023 with the Market Still Cooling Off; Paying Tribute to Pele; Playing Buy/Sell/Hold on Players Trending Upward
    Chasing Grail Cards in 2023 with the Market Still Cooling Off; Paying Tribute to Pele; Playing Buy/Sell/Hold on Players Trending Upward
  21. Making 2023 Hobby Predictions; Plays We Got Right in 2022; Impact of Fanatics $700M Additional Financing on the Hobby
    Making 2023 Hobby Predictions; Plays We Got Right in 2022; Impact of Fanatics $700M Additional Financing on the Hobby
  22. Year In Review with the Highlights (and Lowlights) of 2022 in the Hobby; Addicted to Opening Packs of Panini Prizm Soccer – NFT Packs
    Year In Review with the Highlights (and Lowlights) of 2022 in the Hobby; Addicted to Opening Packs of Panini Prizm Soccer – NFT Packs
  23. Discussing MLB Big Dollar Signings and Impact on Baseball Card Values; Coming Clean with "Dead Wrong" Hobby Predictions in 2022; What to do With Cade Cunningham Cards?
    Discussing MLB Big Dollar Signings and Impact on Baseball Card Values; Coming Clean with "Dead Wrong" Hobby Predictions in 2022; What to do With Cade Cunningham Cards?
  24. Celebrating 100 Episodes By Thanking Loyal Listeners and with a Contest Giveaway; Investing in Players Whose Card Value Has Already Increased This Year?; Overrated/Underrated Parallels Theme Part 2
    Celebrating 100 Episodes By Thanking Loyal Listeners and with a Contest Giveaway; Investing in Players Whose Card Value Has Already Increased This Year?; Overrated/Underrated Parallels Theme Part 2
  25. Deciding Whether to Sell Big Time Sports Cards That Have Significantly Dropped in Value Since Hobby Peak; Thoughts on No Autograph Hit in 2022 Topps Chrome Sapphire Baseball
    Deciding Whether to Sell Big Time Sports Cards That Have Significantly Dropped in Value Since Hobby Peak; Thoughts on No Autograph Hit in 2022 Topps Chrome Sapphire Baseball
  26. Discussing Topps MVP Buyback Program and SGC Grading 2022 Bowman Chrome Cards for $9; Making World Cup Predictions; Playing "Quiz Show" and Guessing Current Hobby Trends
    Discussing Topps MVP Buyback Program and SGC Grading 2022 Bowman Chrome Cards for $9; Making World Cup Predictions; Playing "Quiz Show" and Guessing Current Hobby Trends
  27. BONUS EPISODE: Chasing Julio Rodriguez in the 2022 Topps Chrome Logofractor Edition Box and Is It Worth the Rip?
    BONUS EPISODE: Chasing Julio Rodriguez in the 2022 Topps Chrome Logofractor Edition Box and Is It Worth the Rip?
  28. What It'll Take for TAG Grading and New Grading Companies to Steal Marketshare from PSA, BGS, or SGC; Discussing Tech Services That Makes the Hobby Better; Which JRod Rookie Card is the Best?
    What It'll Take for TAG Grading and New Grading Companies to Steal Marketshare from PSA, BGS, or SGC; Discussing Tech Services That Makes the Hobby Better; Which JRod Rookie Card is the Best?
  29. Ranking Hobby Pet Peeves from a Scale of 1 to 10 (ie. "Not Silver" or "eBay 1/1" in listing headings); Answering a Listener's Question about First Bowman Chrome Autograph Base Cards
    Ranking Hobby Pet Peeves from a Scale of 1 to 10 (ie. "Not Silver" or "eBay 1/1" in listing headings); Answering a Listener's Question about First Bowman Chrome Autograph Base Cards
  30. Proposing Ideas on How to Improve Live Card Shows During Bear Market; Choosing Which Trending Players (Both Up and Down) to Buy/Sell/Hold
    Proposing Ideas on How to Improve Live Card Shows During Bear Market; Choosing Which Trending Players (Both Up and Down) to Buy/Sell/Hold
  31. Ideas On What to Set Collect on a Budget; Picking Low-Cost "Worth A Flyer" Candidates to Invest In The Hobby; Guessing Luka Doncic 1/1 Logoman Final Sale Price
    Ideas On What to Set Collect on a Budget; Picking Low-Cost "Worth A Flyer" Candidates to Invest In The Hobby; Guessing Luka Doncic 1/1 Logoman Final Sale Price
  32. Interview with Warren Laufer of Arena Club on Building the 'World's First Digital Card Show' and How Derek Jeter Negotiates in Sports Card Trades; Plus Addressing Panini Kaboom Insert Controversy
    Interview with Warren Laufer of Arena Club on Building the 'World's First Digital Card Show' and How Derek Jeter Negotiates in Sports Card Trades; Plus Addressing Panini Kaboom Insert Controversy
  33. The Case for Buying and Investing in Unlicensed Sports Cards; Will Netflix Movie on Sports Card World Have Impact on Hobby?; Debating Hobby Hot Takes (ie. 1/1 Ultra-Modern Cards Will Lose 75% Value)
    The Case for Buying and Investing in Unlicensed Sports Cards; Will Netflix Movie on Sports Card World Have Impact on Hobby?; Debating Hobby Hot Takes (ie. 1/1 Ultra-Modern Cards Will Lose 75% Value)
  34. Looking at Cards That May Have Dropped Way Too Much in Value; Early Christmas Gift Suggestions to Fellow Card Lovers; Overrated/Underrated Segment (Live Card Show Theme)
    Looking at Cards That May Have Dropped Way Too Much in Value; Early Christmas Gift Suggestions to Fellow Card Lovers; Overrated/Underrated Segment (Live Card Show Theme)
  35. The Bull Case for the Sports Card Industry Despite Bear Market; The Origin Story of FiveCardGuys and This Podcast
    The Bull Case for the Sports Card Industry Despite Bear Market; The Origin Story of FiveCardGuys and This Podcast
  36. Interview with Nazim Hudda on Finding Bargain Buys in the Hobby and Why He Doesn't Regret Selling His Stephen Curry NT Logoman RPA Early; Picking NHL and NBA Championship Teams This Season
    Interview with Nazim Hudda on Finding Bargain Buys in the Hobby and Why He Doesn't Regret Selling His Stephen Curry NT Logoman RPA Early; Picking NHL and NBA Championship Teams This Season
  37. Discussing Different Points of View About Prospecting in the Hobby (from an ESPN Article); Playing "Target Price" and Guessing How Low Some Iconic Cards Could Fall To Within a Year
    Discussing Different Points of View About Prospecting in the Hobby (from an ESPN Article); Playing "Target Price" and Guessing How Low Some Iconic Cards Could Fall To Within a Year
  38. Which QBs Were We "Dead Wrong" About After 5 Weeks?; Choosing Which MLB Players to Target in the Off-Season as Sports Card Investments
    Which QBs Were We "Dead Wrong" About After 5 Weeks?; Choosing Which MLB Players to Target in the Off-Season as Sports Card Investments
  39. Interview with Bryan Denison (aka Cajun_Cardboard) on Making Friends in the Hobby and How He Completed the 1986 Fleer Basketball PSA 10 Set; Is Panini and Reebok Shoe Collaboration a Cheap Gimmick?
    Interview with Bryan Denison (aka Cajun_Cardboard) on Making Friends in the Hobby and How He Completed the 1986 Fleer Basketball PSA 10 Set; Is Panini and Reebok Shoe Collaboration a Cheap Gimmick?
  40. Why No Hobby Love for These Great Players?; Listing Hockey Players Whose Cards Might Do Well This Year; Playing Overrated/Underrated on "Non-Rookie Cards"
    Why No Hobby Love for These Great Players?; Listing Hockey Players Whose Cards Might Do Well This Year; Playing Overrated/Underrated on "Non-Rookie Cards"
  41. Does Polishing a Card With Any Kind of Substance Mean a Card is Altered?; Few Observations at Recent Local Card Show and Whether Dealers Will Continue to Sell Way Above Comps
    Does Polishing a Card With Any Kind of Substance Mean a Card is Altered?; Few Observations at Recent Local Card Show and Whether Dealers Will Continue to Sell Way Above Comps
  42. Debating When To Sell and When To Hold in a Bear Sports Card Market; What's your FOMO Level on Josh Allen, Aaron Judge?; Discussing 2022 Topps Chrome Short Print Debacle
    Debating When To Sell and When To Hold in a Bear Sports Card Market; What's your FOMO Level on Josh Allen, Aaron Judge?; Discussing 2022 Topps Chrome Short Print Debacle
  43. Do These Sports Headlines Impact Card Values of Athletes Currently in the Spotlight?; Weighing in on 2023 Topps Baseball Card Design; Playing Overrated/Underrated on Popular Parallels
    Do These Sports Headlines Impact Card Values of Athletes Currently in the Spotlight?; Weighing in on 2023 Topps Baseball Card Design; Playing Overrated/Underrated on Popular Parallels
  44. Overreacting to Week 1 of NFL Season by Choosing Whether to Buy or Dump These QBs; Is Derek Jeter-backed Business and Sports Cards Selling/Buying Platform 'Arena Club' Too Late in the Game?
    Overreacting to Week 1 of NFL Season by Choosing Whether to Buy or Dump These QBs; Is Derek Jeter-backed Business and Sports Cards Selling/Buying Platform 'Arena Club' Too Late in the Game?
  45. Welcome to the Cards To The Moon Podcast! (TRAILER)
    Welcome to the Cards To The Moon Podcast! (TRAILER)
  46. Making In-Season Hobby Moves for NFL/NBA/NHL cards as Season About to Begin; Choosing Super Bowl Picks Plus Players with High Upside; Introducing New Segment Called "More Likely To"
    Making In-Season Hobby Moves for NFL/NBA/NHL cards as Season About to Begin; Choosing Super Bowl Picks Plus Players with High Upside; Introducing New Segment Called "More Likely To"
  47. Interview with Leon Chou (aka basketball_card_enthusiast on IG) on How He Transitioned from Working Corporate Gig to Full-Time Hobby Collector/Seller; Mbappe Signs Exclusive Autograph Deal w/ Panini
    Interview with Leon Chou (aka basketball_card_enthusiast on IG) on How He Transitioned from Working Corporate Gig to Full-Time Hobby Collector/Seller; Mbappe Signs Exclusive Autograph Deal w/ Panini
  48. Doubling Down on These Sports Cards and Finding Opportunities During Bear Market; Does $12.6M Sale of 1952 Topps Mickey Mantle Reset Prices for High-End Vintage Cards?
    Doubling Down on These Sports Cards and Finding Opportunities During Bear Market; Does $12.6M Sale of 1952 Topps Mickey Mantle Reset Prices for High-End Vintage Cards?
  49. Exploring Alternatives to eBay for Buying and Selling Sports Cards; Playing Overrated/Underrated with some High-End Cards
    Exploring Alternatives to eBay for Buying and Selling Sports Cards; Playing Overrated/Underrated with some High-End Cards
  50. Investing in High-End Sealed Wax Hobby Boxes and Cases Too Risky?; Fanatics to Acquire Panini America?; Playing Over/Under with Tatis/Judge/Kaprizov Rookie Cards
    Investing in High-End Sealed Wax Hobby Boxes and Cases Too Risky?; Fanatics to Acquire Panini America?; Playing Over/Under with Tatis/Judge/Kaprizov Rookie Cards