Sports Cards Live

Sports Cards Live

These are the audio tracks from Sports Cards Live (on YouTube). Host and lifelong collector Jeremy Lee is joined by passionate collectors, industry insiders, hobbypreneurs, content creators to educate, inform, entertain, and inspire hobbyists of all genres and experience. Sports Cards Live is an interactive livestream video podcast where you are part of the show as your comments and questions are in play.

Episodes

$12.9M Kobe/MJ Exquisite — Comp or Outlier? Vintage vs Modern, Marketing Angle & Underbidder Talk (w/ Karvin Cheung, Chris McGill & Josh Adams)

September 5, 2025 • 39 mins
Part 5 zeroes in on the record $12.9M Kobe/MJ Exquisite Dual Logoman: is it a true comp or a one-off outlier? We dig into why this sale triggered stronger reactions than Wagner/Mantle results, the marketing/use-case angle (Schemes/Dick’s as precedent), and how headlines (“highest ever”) can be worth more than the incremental bid. We also kick around underbidder theories, “comp” vs “comparable,” and whether there’s any real trickle-...
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Priced Out of Wax? Karvin Cheung & Chris McGill on the State of the Hobby

September 4, 2025 • 37 mins
Part 3 continues the “priced out” conversation with Jeremy and Mike Zier, joined midway by Karvin Cheung (creator of Exquisite, The Cup, National Treasures, and more) and later Chris McGill of Card Ladder. What starts as a collector’s reality check on wax prices evolves into a roundtable on distribution, licensing, breakers, and the overall state of the hobby. From $12.9M grails to $800 wax boxes, this discussion spans both ends of...
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Breakers vs LCS: Why Wax Is Expensive (w/ Carvin Chung, Chris McGill & Josh Adams)

September 4, 2025 • 37 mins
Part 4 shifts into a roundtable with Karvin Cheung, Chris McGill, and Josh Adams, digging into why wax is so pricey and who’s actually opening it. We compare breakers vs. LCS demand, online buying behavior, and how distribution/licensing ripple through box prices. Chris puts wax costs in macro context (USD purchasing power, gold/bitcoin/S&P comparisons), while Carvin explains the ecosystem effects—and revisits Exquisite’s DNA, the ...
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Adapt or Exit? Are Collectors Being Priced Out of the Hobby?

September 2, 2025 • 43 mins
Jeremy and Leighton open Part 2 by tackling the “priced out” question head-on before Mike Zier jumps in with a candid collector’s perspective from the trenches, selling down, shifting to singles, and finding peace without chasing every comp. We get real about wax FOMO vs. expected value, what “being in the hobby” actually means, how to cope when prices outpace budgets, and why it’s okay to love cards without loving the market. Leig...
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One Week Later: Did the $12.9M Sale Lift All Boats - or Just the Yacht Club?

August 31, 2025 • 72 mins
One week after the record-setting $12.9M Jordan/Kobe Logoman sale, we ask: did it truly lift the hobby, or just the high-end yacht club? Jeremy and Joe Poirot break down the reactions, from skepticism to excitement, before Leighton Sheldon joins to share perspective from the vintage side. Together we tackle whether the sale is a real comp or an outlier, what it means for vintage vs modern, how scarcity is understood today, and whet...
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The Hobby’s Biggest Night: Jordan–Kobe Logoman Breaks Record at $12.9M Live on Air

August 29, 2025 • 50 mins
In part five of the Sports Cards Live stream from Saturday, August 23, 2025, history is made as the 2007 Exquisite Jordan–Kobe Dual Logoman Autograph 1/1 sells for $12.932 million, setting a new record for the most expensive publicly sold sports card of all time. Jeremy, Brent Weyer, and Chris McGill share live reactions with over 300 viewers as the auction closes, reflecting on what this moment means for the hobby. The panel dive...
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Witnessing the Jordan–Kobe Logoman Hit 8 Figures: Manufactured Rarity, Mantle vs. Ruth, and Hobby Legacy

August 28, 2025 • 48 mins
In part four of the Sports Cards Live stream from Saturday, August 23, 2025, the Jordan–Kobe Dual Logoman Exquisite Autograph surges past the $10 million mark live on air, ultimately climbing toward its record-breaking $12M+ finish. Jeremy, Brent Weyer, and Chris McGill track the drama in real time, unpacking what the sale means for grading, rarity, and the psychology of high-stakes bidding. The discussion ranges from the legitima...
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Live Reactions: Jordan–Kobe Logoman Climbs Past $9M + the Myth of Grading Scarcity

August 27, 2025 • 51 mins
In part three of the Sports Cards Live stream from Saturday, August 23, 2025, Jeremy welcomes Chris McGill (@chris_hoj) alongside Brent Weyer (@deepvalueinvestor) as the Heritage Auctions bidding drama heats up. The iconic Jordan–Kobe Dual Logoman Exquisite Autograph climbs past $9 million, sparking debate on whether it deserves to rank among the greatest cards in basketball history. The conversation expands into the role of gradi...
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From Bum Collecting to Big Money: High-Net-Worth Buyers, the Collector–Investor Debate, and Sports Cards as Assets or Expenses

August 26, 2025 • 50 mins
In part two of the Sports Cards Live stream from Saturday, August 23, 2025, we explore the evolving collector–investor debate with Brent Weyer (@deepvalueinvestor). Brent discusses how his approach has expanded from chasing only apex cards to also embracing what he jokingly calls “bum collecting” — acquiring elite cards of overlooked stars. The conversation digs into whether sports cards are best viewed as investments or expenses, ...
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Grade Worship vs Eye Appeal: Wilt PSA 10 + The Megabid Snipe Fail That Tripled a Seller’s Return

August 24, 2025 • 50 mins
In Part 1 of the Sports Cards Live stream from Saturday, August 23rd, Jeremy Lee kicks off Episode 280 with solo commentary on one of the most historic nights in the hobby. As Heritage Auctions closed, we witnessed a record-breaking sale, dissected some of the most talked-about slabs in the marketplace, and shared a collector story that every eBay bidder can relate to. Highlights include: Reaction to the $12.9M+ Exquisite Dua...
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Are Rookie Cards Overrated? The Great Insert Debate

August 15, 2025 • 38 mins
In the final part of our post-National panel with Josh Adams and Chris McGill, the conversation shifts from comps to one of the hobby’s longest-running debates — rookie cards versus inserts and parallels. We explore why certain 90s insert sets deserve more respect, the psychology behind collectors’ preferences, and whether the rookie card’s dominance is partly a manufactured narrative. From power dynamics in auctions to the underra...
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Comps vs. Collectors: Who Really Sets the Market? + The Comp Conundrum – Input, Output, or Both?

August 14, 2025 • 39 mins
In Part 4 of our post-National discussion, Josh Adams, Chris McGill, and I dive into one of the hobby’s most debated topics: comps. Are they the foundation of the market, just one input in a bigger decision-making process, or both? We explore how comps are created, their limits, and why some of the most memorable purchases happen without checking them at all. Plus, a look at the role of repackers, flippers, collectors, and underbid...
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Repack Boom or Bubble? Chris McGill & Josh Adams Weigh In

August 13, 2025 • 46 mins
In Part 3 of Episode 278, Jeremy welcomes Chris McGill (Card Ladder) and Josh Adams (Midwest Vintage Cards / 90s Auctions) to share their experiences, pickups, and perspectives from the 2025 National. The conversation ranges from unexpected finds and rare PC completions, to the role of content creators in the hobby, and an in-depth discussion about the repack market’s impact on card values and liquidity. Highlights include: C...
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Inside the Hottest National Ever: Vintage Deals, T206 Set Sale & Collector Insights

August 12, 2025 • 65 mins
In Part 2 of Episode 278, Jeremy is joined by Joe Poirot to break down National content coverage, what was missing, and the standout trends from the show floor — before unveiling several of his top vintage pickups and the stories behind them. Later, Leighton Sheldon of Just Collect joins to discuss his team’s record-setting National, capped by the sale of a near-complete PSA-graded T206 set. The conversation explores market strengt...
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My National 2025 Haul: Grails, Stories, and Unforgettable Moments

August 10, 2025 • 48 mins
After a week off, we’re back with Episode 278 of Sports Cards Live — and it’s a big one. Fresh from the 2025 National, I share the story of tracking down and acquiring my No. 1 target: the 1941 Play Ball Joe DiMaggio. We talk negotiation, condition, and why this card means so much to me. Plus: Picking up a stunning ’48 Leaf DiMaggio from the same vendor Adding a perfectly centered 2nd-year Magic Johnson Other show-...
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The National 2025 Creator Studio: René Nezhoda on Unopened Packs, Hobby Growth, and Regret

August 8, 2025 • 27 mins
🎙️ Recorded live at The National 2025 in Chicago Jeremy Lee (Sports Cards Live) sits down with René Nezhoda - collector, Storage Wars star, and founder of Bargain Hunters Breaks - to discuss his obsession with unopened packs, the psychology of collecting, and the booming energy of the hobby in 2025. ✅ Topics covered include: Why unopened packs are historical art, not just sealed product Pop 1 packs, pack grading, and the danger...
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The National 2025 Creator Studio: Sean Cates on Hobby Identity and Collecting with Conviction

August 7, 2025 • 33 mins
🎙️ Recorded live at The National 2025 in Chicago Jeremy Lee (Sports Cards Live) welcomes Sean Cates, aka @victoryinvestments, into the National Creator Studio presented by TikTok for a soulful, reflective conversation on collecting with conviction, letting faith guide the process, and how vintage cards can carry both history and identity. ✅ Topics covered include: A powerful 6-month journey to acquire a 1933 Goudey Babe Ruth T...
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The National 2025 Creator Studio: Adam Gray on Building a Meaningful Collection and Letting Cards Go

August 6, 2025 • 33 mins
🎙️ Recorded live at The National 2025 in Chicago Join Jeremy Lee (Sports Cards Live) in the National Creator Studio presented by TikTok for an in-depth conversation with longtime friend and collector Adam Gray, aka  @Thereal27guy  This session explores the evolving mindset of seasoned collectors, the emotional math of consolidation, and the framework Adam uses to evaluate which cards belong in his collection — and which ones don...
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Who Still Deserves Collector Trust? A Closing Roundtable

August 1, 2025 • 49 mins
In this closing segment of Episode 277, Jeremy is joined by Chris McGill and Ben Hossler for a wide-ranging discussion on grading instability, repack legitimacy, and the state of trust in the hobby. As SGC leadership changes and PSA steps into new territory with repacks, collectors are asking harder questions and this roundtable doesn’t shy away from them. Chris shares platform-level insights, Ben brings sharp data-driven analysis...
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Grading Power, Repack Fallout, and the Fragility of Hobby Trust

July 31, 2025 • 33 mins
In the 4th segment of Episode 277, Jeremy is joined by Card Ladder co-founder Chris McGill and data specialist Ben Hossler to discuss the hobby’s most pressing tensions from grading shakeups to repack scrutiny to the vulnerability of trust itself. This is not a segment about drama it’s about reality. What does the collector base believe in right now? Who still has credibility? And what happens when grading companies or marketplace...
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