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.

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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:

1. Introduction
2. Vintage Showcase
3. Vintage Collector Origin Stories
4. Rocking the Boat
5. Recent Mail Days and Final Thoughts

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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:

1. Introduction
2. Jackie Robinson Day
3. Signed Vintage Discussion
4. Vintage Showcase
5. Final Thoughts

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