Episode 35: Risk Aversion

On this week's episode...well...just listen.  Peace, love and penny sleeves.

This week I ask why we seemingly overlook Steph Curry in the hobby.  And I talk about the historic stretch that Ronald Acuna Jr is on and why I'm buying.  In the main segment I tell the story of meeting WWE Hall of Famer Kane, and how a gift from a friend has given me direction in collecting wrestling cards.  Enjoy!

This week I talk about WrestleMania, air my grievances with Peacock and explain the misery of being a Pirates fan.  In the main segment I quoye Henry David Thoreau and talk about my single greatest card selling failure to date.  When I do, you'll understand why week's episode shares a title with a 1987 pop song by Pebbles.  Enjoy. Baseball fans, check out Fan Interference: https://fan-interference.com/ 

This week I shout out Alderson Broaddus University in Philippi, West Virginia; examine the curious case of Kike Hernandez's jersey and explain why I might not be following you on Instagram.  In the main segment I turn the mail bag concept around and pose questions to you, the audience.  Enjoy!

This week I talk about the underwhelming experience of ripping 2021 Topps Heritage, make fun of guys who give advice while butchering a player's name and beg eBay sellers to stop putting ridiculous descriptions in their listings - like "PSA Ready."  In the main segment I talk about a couple of specific MLB prospects, giving ny thoughts but reminding you to do your own research.  One great tool for that is the FanGraphs Top 100 Prospects list, which you can find here: https://blogs.fangraphs.com/2021-top-100-prospects/

This week I share the story of watching hoops with a buddy, 2021-style; talk about Mookie getting paid and fanboy over a recent Twitter follower.  In the main segment I talk about why I'll never put a down payment on a house with money from cards.  Enjoy!

This week I remember the glory days of middleweight boxing, wish happy trails to Nick Markakis and give a shout out to @wvfighunters.  I also tease a story about my lunch with an icon.  In the main segment I remind you to listen to your self and not other people when it comes to building your collection.  Whether you're in this for the collection or the flip, the only person you need to make happy is yourself.  Enjoy!

This week I share a tale of woe from eBay, tell you why the All Star Game was important for Giannis and talk about my new life philosophy: "Things are until they aren't.  Or they aren't until they are." In the main segment I talk in-depth about my philosophies and strategies when it comes to prospecting baseball players and cards.  Enjoy!

This week I revisit my thoughts on Renee Montgomery, who is now a role model, I shout out Trey Mancini for his perseverance and I point out that a former phenom is back on track.  In the main segment I talk about lessons that I learned at 13 that I can now apply to card collecting as an adult, fondly recalling the first time I picked up a copy of Beckett and the power of seeing card values in print.  Enjoy!

This week on the show I remind you that bad things don't go away when the national media stops caring about a tragedy,  I talk about sticking to your guns when it comes to pricing and selling cards and I go long on the Fernando Tatis Jr. contract.  Spoiler alert: I think it's great for the game of baseball.  But it can also be great for the hobby if we pay attention and think like an owner.  Just don't think like Seattle's ownership...yikes.  Enjoy!