Hoops and Cards: Basketball for Sports Card Collectors and Investors!
274 episodes - English - Latest episode: about 2 months ago - ★★★★★ - 4 ratingsHoopsandCards.com is part of the NoOffseason.com Sport Card Network! We LOVE connecting with Basketball Card collectors, investors, and fans from all over the world - like you!
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Episodes
Time and Change: Three Years of Hoops, Cards, and Gary. Big Announcement Episode!
March 06, 2024 23:36 - 23 minutes - 21.4 MBWe love talking Hoops and Cards with collectors from around the world! --- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/hoopsandcards/message Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/hoopsandcards/support
Welcome Back Ja, FIVE GUYS, and Where Ya Been?!
December 22, 2023 00:00 - 33 minutes - 30.4 MBWelcome BACK to all Basketball Card fanatics, investors, and collectors! Our host Gary emerges from the abyss of the past four weeks to celebrate the return of two of the league’s most exciting young players! Thank you for listening and send us your takes and messages to [email protected] or @hoopsandcards on Instagram! --- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/hoopsandcards/message Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/hoopsandcards/...
Flipping and GUESSwork with Chad Guell (Part 2 of 2) from Sports Card Strategy Show
November 08, 2023 00:12 - 38 minutes - 35.4 MBToday's episode is Part 2 of Gary's conversation with Chad Guell from Sports Card Strategy Show. They talk about GUESSES - prospects, emerging players, and card-buying strategies for the first month of the NBA season. If you like Jabari Smith or Tyrese Maxey, you'll love this episode!! We are proud to be a part of the NoOffseason.com Sports Card Network! o Market Movers – “save 20% after a free 14-Day Trial. Visit MarketMoversApp.com and use the promo code “NoOffseason.” o WhatNot – “get ...
Flipping and GUESSwork with Chad Guell from Sports Card Strategy Show (Part 1 of 2)
November 02, 2023 15:03 - 27 minutes - 24.8 MBBuying and selling Basketball Cards isn't as complicated as brain surgery, but sometimes it helps to hear from a Doctor anyway. We are thrilled to bring on "DR" Chad Guell to talk about buying, flipping, prospecting, and guessing on NBA players during the first month of the season. Today's episode is Part ONE of a 2-Part series where we learn from Chad's experiences, perspectives, and hit list regarding rookie card flipping and players like Cam Thomas and Jabari Smith Jr. HoopsandCards.com i...
BREAKING: James Harden Trade to Clippers and its impact on the NBA and Sports Cards
October 31, 2023 13:35 - 26 minutes - 24 MBJames Harden traded overnight to the Clippers. Will the Clippers contend for a Title? Will Joel Embiid chase another MVP? Who benefits the most from this blockbuster deal of picks and players? Gary weighs in with today's "instant reaction" episode and some thoughts on the reigning Player of the Week in the Eastern Conference, some dude named Maxey. HoopsandCards.com is your all-inclusive site for Basketball Card fun, friends, and fandom. Check it out!! We are proud to be a part of the NoOffs...
The NBA is Back! First Impressions for Our Watch List and Shout Outs!
October 27, 2023 13:33 - 32 minutes - 29.9 MBWhat a start to the NBA season so far! Dame with 39 in a tremendous win over Philly, Cam Thomas explodes, and Desmond Bane is still Desmond Bane. For Basketball Card buyers, this is an exciting time to learn some new names like Jalen Johnson, Derek Lively III, and maybe even Kelly Oubre Jr. But for many of our listeners, the first week of the NBA simply affirmed the players and stars we've been waiting to see for months finally get to show off on the court. SGA, Ant, Maxey, Vassell, IQ, Halib...
NBA PREVIEW and CARD PICKS for the 2023-24 Season Opening Day!
October 24, 2023 16:41 - 30 minutes - 28.3 MBIt starts today! HoopsandCards is here for your season preview, picks, and card thoughts from Gary for ALL collectors and investors in the NBA! Today's episode addresses our preseason picks for MVP, MIP, NBA Champions, Rookie of the Year, and some other random stuff. You don't want to miss the start of the NBA season and we've got you covered! Warning: this episode may or may not include some takes about Portland scoring machine Anfernee Simons. HoopsandCards.com is your all-inclusive site...
The 4Gs: Good Players who could become GREAT in 2023-24's NBA Season
October 19, 2023 20:28 - 25 minutes - 23.3 MBGuesses. GOODS. Greats. GOATS. These are the 4G's, and this is your pre-season primer on our HoopsandCards strategy, language, and recommendations for the 2023-24 NBA Season. Host Gary Underwood gives you a look at some of the NBA's "GOOD" players and card values that have a solid chance of becoming great over the course of this NBA Season. We're talking about possible first-time All-Stars, Breakout Players, and stars who are returning from injuries (Cade) or other things (Ja). Warning: thi...
The 4Gs: Guesses for the 2023-24 NBA Season, Prospecting, and Fliers
October 17, 2023 22:39 - 28 minutes - 25.8 MBGuesses. Goods. Greats. GOATS. These are the 4G's, and this is your pre-season primer on our HoopsandCards strategy, language, and recommendations for the 2023-24 NBA Season. In today's episode, Host Gary Underwood gives you an overview of the GUESS category as we see it, and some players to watch this season as they emerge into impact (good) players this year. The GUESS category includes "wild guesses" or "fliers" like Malaki Branham or Jaden Hardy, but also adds in players who are already...
Basketball Cards and the 4G Strategy for Fun, Profit, and Longevity
October 10, 2023 14:57 - 25 minutes - 23.4 MBGuesses. Goods. Greats. GOATS. These are the 4G's, and this is your pre-seasons primer on our HoopsandCards strategy, language, and recommendations for the 2023-24 NBA Season. Host Gary Underwood gives you an overview of each "G" category as we see it, and some stories and advice around each category. We also bring you updates from the first weekend in the NBA preseason and some teaser-trailer thoughts for our next episodes of the podcast. HoopsandCards.com is your all-inclusive site for Bask...
NBA Preseason, Card Market Timing, and James Harden
October 06, 2023 00:17 - 33 minutes - 30.5 MBToday marked the start of the NBA Preseason games, and we are here for you Basketball Card collectors and investors! Gary brings his thoughts on most exciting or most anticipated stories of the Preseason in the NBA with takes on James Harden, Players to Watch this Season, and some buying and selling ideas for the month of October. Shout out to Josh Smith for today's listener question! Send us your takes and let us know where you're listening from by emails to [email protected] OR Inst...
BREAKING: DAMIAN LILLARD TRADED to Milwaukee in 3-Team Blockbuster Deal!
September 27, 2023 19:36 - 21 minutes - 19.9 MBHUGE news in the NBA that should impact the Basketball Card market this week and all season long - DAMIAN LILLARD gets his wish - sort of? Portland, Phoenix, and Milwaukee team up to shake the NBA superstar landscape today, and Gary Underwood from HoopsandCards.com is here for an "INSTANT REAX" episode for card collectors and investors. HoopsandCards.com is thrilled to join the NoOffseason.com Sports Card Network, and bring our listeners even more exciting, current content as a part of thi...
Negotiating, Buying, FOMO, and Shai Gilgeous-Alexander
September 12, 2023 12:54 - 39 minutes - 36.5 MBOur weekend episode of Hoops and Cards is a catch all of ideas, insights, and stories for the world of Basketball Card Collectors and investors! Gary is back to talk about the "World Cup" of Basketball, some recent buys and regrets, and his approach to negotiating during Buying Season. We are still very high on Shai Gileous-Alexander, as if there was any doubt. Today's episode also covers some of the "Don'ts" of Negotiating as outlined on our HoopsandCards.com blog this week! We would love ...
Basketball Buying, Thinking Ahead about Players, and Thanking our HoopsandCards Listeners!!
August 26, 2023 18:13 - 25 minutes - 23.4 MBYou guys are the Best! Gary returns to thank our listeners for support during a crazy summer and doles out some thoughts about the beginning of buying season in the Basketball Card world. We are sending out free cards to the first five listeners who DM us @hoopsandcards on Instagram. Today gets right at some of the current buying opportunities and reasons to be excited about the 23-24 NBA season! --- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/hoopsandcards/message Su...
What Happened to Hoops and Cards and our Five Guys to Watch during Baskeball Buying Season!
August 15, 2023 19:07 - 21 minutes - 20 MBLife happens, even for an NBA Podcaster! In the middle of a series about "five players to watch or invest in during the offseason," our host's wife came down with colon cancer and his Dad was sent to the hospital. Gary, our podcast host, breaks free from a rough few weeks to bring us (finally) some thoughts on Basketball Buying season and two of the best young players in the NBA. Tyrese Maxey and Shai Gilgeous-Alexander are two very familiar names to listeners of Hoops, as Gary has been pe...
Five, Four, Three… (The One about Lauri Markkanen)
July 28, 2023 17:17 - 16 minutes - 15.5 MBNBA followers and fans won't be surprised if the Utah Jazz have (another) very good season. But card collectors and investors somehow still sleep on Utah's super-human baller, Lauri Markkanen. HoopsandCards continues this week's countdown with #3 on our offseason watch list, and here's a hint - He's Finnish. Oh, and he also might be a darkhorse MVP candidate. Those 2017 rookies to watch should include the low-pop, high-potential, return-All-Star play of the seven footer from Utah. Gary bring...
Five Days, Five Guys for the Offseason - De’Aaron Fox Edition
July 27, 2023 17:51 - 18 minutes - 16.6 MBHe's not the next Steph Curry. But he is way better than the card market realizes, and has virtually his whole NBA life ahead of him. Today on HoopsandCards, Gary makes the case for Kings' sharpshooter De'Aaron Fox, arguably the fastest player in the NBA. Fox's 2017 rookie cards are under-graded, under-valued, and worth prioritizing before next NBA season, especially for Kings fans! For those of you at THE NATIONAL, send us your takes and your W's at @hoopsandcards on Instagram. For those of ...
Five Episodes, Five Days, Five Players for the Basketball Card Offseason (Episode 1 of 5)
July 26, 2023 18:19 - 16 minutes - 15.2 MBWelcome to the first episode of our "FIVE" - Five players we are targeting during the NBA offseason in Basketball Cards, rookies, autos, and grails. Each player in this series is already playing at an All-Star level, during the first few years of his NBA career, for a team that has already made some noise in the playoffs. Gary welcomes you back with a familiar name - a point guard who should have been an Eastern Conference All-Star, whose pop counts and RPA's are fewer and harder to find. Pl...
Hoops and Cards Returns!!
July 25, 2023 21:58 - 17 minutes - 15.8 MBAfter an unexplained absence, we are back for a mid-summer episode about the NBA, the National, and a new 5-part series for your offseason buying or collecting list. Gary would love to hear from any and all of you on Instagram DMs (@hoopsandcards) or by email ([email protected]). Today, we talk about the National, Victor Wembanyama, and Basketball Card concerns in the offseason. For our HoopsandCards discount on the Market Movers app, use the "hoopsandcards" code at MarketMovers.com -...
Back from a Trip, NBA Finals Investing, and the Victor Wembanyama Effect!
May 28, 2023 19:39 - 34 minutes - 32 MBWe're BACK with an all-inclusive episode for Basketball Card Collectors and Investors, covering everything from flipping Lonnie Walkers to landing Patrick Mahomes rookies. Gary talks some sweet deals on a road trip to Grand Rapids, Michigan... some hopes for Jayson Tatum or Jimmy Butler... and the Victor Wembanyama effect on the hype, values, projections, and potential return of Basketball Card madness over the next 3 months. Should you invest in Victor or wait? Will the SI for Kids card pric...
Leveling Up - Take Basketball Cards from a Limited Budget to the Next Level!
May 12, 2023 22:14 - 25 minutes - 23 MBBuying Basketball cards can be fun for any budget, but sometimes you want to save up for better cards. Gary, our host of HoopsandCards, shares his personal journey and challenges us to move from the dollar boxes to the twenty dollar boxes or the $200+ club. We also talk about the NBA Playoffs and some specific cards that will be on our shopping list this summer. Join our Community full of Basketball Card collectors and investors!! Send us a message @hoopsandcards on Instagram or gary@hoo...
Jalen, Jimmy, Ja, or Nah? Buying, Waiting, and Scouting for Card Deals in May
May 01, 2023 23:16 - 31 minutes - 28.7 MBBig names like Ja Morant and Anthony Edwards are done for the season. Rising stars like Jalen Brunson and Devin Booker are starting to cook. Is it time to sell or buy any of these guys? Who should we watch and maximize our card values with this month. Gary brings some warnings about buying anything now and some plans for patience and deals later in 2023. We talk about some of the dudes and teams to watch closely and some profits that could follow. --- Send in a voice message: https://...
Basketball Cards 101: NBA Playoff Opportunities, Lessons, and Picks
April 26, 2023 16:04 - 38 minutes - 35.2 MBFor the love of Basketball cards! Today's episode takes on the incredible NBA playoff action and what it could mean for Basketball Card players, collectors, and investors. Gary, our host, looks at some of the challenges and tendencies of buying cards during big moments in April or May. Some players (think Jokic or Embiid) could be adding a chip to their fast-growing legends. Others (think Fox, Maxey, or Brunson) are emerging as super-scorers for teams on the rise. We talk about the timing o...
FIVE GUYS who need a Change of Scenery - Basketball Card Pops and Drops
April 18, 2023 16:15 - 39 minutes - 36.5 MBCard investors and collectors, have you ever wanted to get ahead of a player's spike in value? During the summer, a lot of NBA teams make trades and superstars change teams and massive doors open up for players like Mikal Bridges, Donovan Mitchell, and Jalen Brunson. Who could be next? Which players would benefit greatly from that much-needed change of scenery? How can we get out "in front" of the jumps in their card prices? Today's episode looks at FIVE players or teams to watch for a poss...
Playoff Preview, Players to Watch, and Hello, De'Aaron Fox!
April 14, 2023 12:16 - 24 minutes - 22.3 MBToday's episode previews all of the big playoff SERIES in the First Round of the NBA Playoffs, and any possible implications we are seeing for the Basketball Card Market. Gary, our host, goes into some of the players whose card markets have the chance to pop gradually or instantly during their playoff runs, and which cards to consider. We also talk a little bit about Prizm Basketball breaks and the patience to wait a while before buying new releases. Thank you for listening, and give us a s...
Buying or Selling the Play-In and the Play-Offs here in April!
April 11, 2023 14:26 - 32 minutes - 29.7 MBTonight, the NBA Play-In games start and we are here for you Basketball Card Collectors and Investors! Gary brings some thoughts on the Play-In teams and possible jumps for certain card values, but also talks about NBA Season Awards, Rising Cards and Players, and the new release of PRIZM 2022-23 Basketball which drops today! Thanks for listening, and please send any ideas or feedback or thoughts you've got to @hoopsandcards on Instagram! --- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spo...
No Playoffs? Card Markets and Strategies for Lamelo, Cade, Paolo, and More!
April 04, 2023 15:36 - 29 minutes - 27.2 MBThe NBA's Regular Season is about to end. Some of the hobby's biggest names to collect or invest in will miss the 2023 playoffs and see their card values plunge into the oblivion of the offseason. Which players should we remember when others forget? Which "big names" like Cade, Lamelo, Scottie, and Paolo might be worth selling while Basketball Cards are still "in season"? Gary brings some data and some decisions to consider when it comes to those non-playoff teams and non-playoff stars, incl...
Online Betting and NBA Sports Cards - Do they Overlap? Featured Guest ChrisBeCappinn from the Basketball Forever Network!
March 28, 2023 07:52 - 23 minutes - 21.9 MBBasketball Card Investors are often looking to discover rising prospects and opportunities to buy and sell cards during and after huge games. Sports bettors are often faced with the same realities and trying to anticipate what players and teams to pick "next." Today, HoopsandCards welcomes Chris from the Basketball Forever Network's NBA Betting Podcast, called "Cashed It w Chris," a regular podcast for NBA fans and sports betters. Our host, Gary, bounces some 101-level questions off of Chris ...
FIVE BUYS: Playoff Players and Card picks from the Obvious to the "Not-So-Obvious"
March 24, 2023 09:47 - 26 minutes - 24.2 MBWith less than a month before the NBA Playoff Starts, you might want to know which players and cards could RISE to the occasion in May and June! We've got you covered, with today's episode of FIVE BUYS, where Gary gives some "no brainer" picks (re: Giannis, Tatum, etc) and some "brainer" or "not-so-obvious" dudes to watch out for. Investors may want to list these players and cards "for sale" to capitalize on gains during the playoffs, and collectors may want to keep notes for better prices af...
March Madness? Western Conference Playoff Chase and Sports Card Picks!
March 21, 2023 10:07 - 28 minutes - 26.4 MBToday, we take Basketball Card collectors and investors like you to a tour of the WILD, WILD WEST. We look at card values, potential, and prospects for those teams that are still batting to secure a playoff spot - or even a play-in spot in this year's NBA March Madness out West. Gary loves sharing about some of his favorites today, like Lebron, Luka, and SGA. But what will we do with guys like like Most-Improved-candidate Lauri Markkanen or the never-healthy New Orleans Pelicans? Today's sho...
Eastern Conference Playoff Push: Buy or sell on Brooklyn, Trae, Jimmy, and More!
March 14, 2023 12:10 - 24 minutes - 22.7 MBBasketball cards often rise in price and popularity during the NBA Playoffs! With just a few weeks left in the NBA's regular season, lots of playoff question marks remain in the Eastern Conference. Can all of the new faces keep things going in Brooklyn? Will the Heat make their annual late-season push with Herro, Bam, and Jimmy at the controls? Today's episode has Gary talking about all the possible implications of playoff runs for the Eastern Conference bubble teams, and some thoughts on...
Basketball Card Buys, Lamelo and Injured Guys, and Donruss Basketball 2022-23 Drops!
March 10, 2023 14:05 - 28 minutes - 26.3 MBWhile the NBA and playoff races heat up, some of the game's brightest stars are out with injuries - Lebron, Lamelo, Zion, Cade, even KD is hurt!! What should Basketball Card Collectors and Investors do? Hoops and Cards tackles the injury-buying strategies and talks about the post-playoff buying opportunities. In today's episode, Gary also celebrates this week's release of 2022-23 Donruss Hobby Basketball Cards, and which rookies or "buying tips" for those of us that want to get our hands ...
Basketball Cards 101: Online Breaks for Buyers and Breakers with Mike and Dave from SHAG Sports Cards
March 03, 2023 17:03 - 21 minutes - 19.6 MB"Breaking" is one of the most popular ways to enjoy, experience, and collect Basketball Cards. In today's episode, Gary sits down with Mike and Dave from SHAG Sports Cards, a group that has been hosting breaks online for years! Conversation focuses on the "essentials" and things you need to remember about BREAKS as one of our Basketball Cards 101 feature episodes. If you've ever thought about hosting breaks or selling spots in a break, then this episode and story will help you tremendousl...
Hoops at the Card Shop! SHAG Sports Cards with Mike and Dave!
February 27, 2023 12:52 - 33 minutes - 30.7 MBThis weekend, we get to visit with two long-time Sports Card collectors at their new LCS (Local Card Shop) - Mike and Dave from SHAG Sports Cards! SHAG has been open for nearly six months, but doing online breaks and business for a long time before that. Gary gets Mike and Dave to share their collector stories, their takes on the various opportunities and targets for investing or collecting in any sport, and of course their impressions of today's Basketball Card market. Thank you to Mike ...
FIVE BUYS for the NBA Playoffs, FIVE Prospects, and NBA All-Star Recap!
February 22, 2023 03:04 - 31 minutes - 28.4 MBWe've had an amazing week in Basketball Cards. Just ask Mac McClung, Kyrie Irving, and Jayson Tatum! Today's episode features several lists of "FIVE BUYS" as our host, Gary, rambles about Baseball, Football, Emerging NBA Prospects, and some things to look for in popular basketball cards. We also talk a little bit about our visit to the Indiana Pacers game and some recent quick flips for profit with cards online! For all of our listeners, give us a shout-out or feedback on IG @Hoopsandcards...
Basketball Cards 101: Ways to Make Money, All-Star Weekend, and eBay strategies that work!
February 18, 2023 20:59 - 35 minutes - 32.2 MBFor Basketball Card collectors and investors around the world, we are here with you for All-Star weekend. With the NBA at the top of the sports world for now, this episode finds us thinking about ways to make money in sports cards. You don’t have to pay high prices or buy the hot players. Our 101 series with Gary gives you some ideas to think - and invest - ahead of the game! Send us any feedback or questions on Instagram @hoopsandcards today! --- Send in a voice message: https://podcaster...
The Card Market Reacting to Trade Deadlines, Cam Thomas, and Big Moments - or not!
February 14, 2023 23:32 - 34 minutes - 32 MBBefore you press "buy it now" on that Cam Thomas Silver or Kyrie Irving Prizm, listen to this episode, people. Collectors and investors want to know IF - and HOW - the card market might react to trade deadline news and the latest destination for Kevin Durant. Hoops and Cards is here to add value, ideas, wisdom, and timing to your pursuit of Basketball Card Utopia. You don't have to buy when everyone else is buying. You don't have to battle FOMO every time Luka Doncic makes a game-winner o...
Big Moments in the NBA, Cameron Thomas, and Players to Watch for the Playoffs
February 09, 2023 02:24 - 21 minutes - 19.7 MBToday’s a fast release episode on the eve of the NBA trade deadline. Gary talks about Cameron Thomas’s scoring outburst, opportunities to seize and sell in the next three months, and waiting till the late-summer buying opportunities. Please send any questions or takes to us @hoopsandcards on Instagram or email [email protected] --- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/hoopsandcards/message Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/hoopsa...
Lebron James Cards, Market, and Record-Breaking Legacy
February 06, 2023 19:53 - 35 minutes - 32.1 MBAs we enter Lebron’s big week, his cards are on the minds and buying lists of countless sports card collectors. From Lebron’s hometown, we bring you an episode and some stories about the past, present, and future of the Lebron James card market and his impact on the hobby forever. --- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/hoopsandcards/message Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/hoopsandcards/support
Fearless NBA All-Star Selections with Card Recommendations to Buy, Sell, or Wait!
February 02, 2023 03:27 - 42 minutes - 38.8 MBAfter a brief hiatus, Hoops and Cards is back just in time for the NBA All-Stars announcement on February 2. Card collectors and investors are starting to turn their focus to Basketball stars and emerging names like Luka Doncic, Zion Williamson, and Anthony Edwards. Today's episode gives you our All-Star picks and some card recommendations for most of these players. Guys like Ja Morant could be trending upward with All-Star Weekend, Playoff Races, and NBA Awards. Guys like Zion Williamso...
Basketball Cards 101: Adventures in Grading Your Cards at PSA (Or Wherever)
January 20, 2023 13:43 - 30 minutes - 28.3 MBLet’s talk about GRADING your basketball cards. Why, where, how, and which cards to grade and add value? Gary shares his latest adventures in grading basketball cards on todays episode and gives you all kinds of things to love (or not) about the PSA Grading options. --- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/hoopsandcards/message Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/hoopsandcards/support
FIVE GUYS! Our Lists of Favorites, Can't-Miss GOATS, Heat Checks, and Better than You Realize
January 19, 2023 05:20 - 38 minutes - 35.6 MBFor Card Collectors and NBA Investors, we got all the lists you could want in this episode of Hoops and Cards. Gary gives some takes on modern players who will always be worth investing in, including Lebron James, Steph Curry, and... well... listen to the show! We also share lists of our favorite players to collect, some under-appreciated "hidden gems," and a few thoughts on NBA Hoops. During today's show, Gary invites and challenges you to share your own takes or lists with him directly by...
Basketball Cards Interview with Tyson Beck (Part 2 of 2)
January 13, 2023 01:09 - 24 minutes - 22.4 MBTyson Beck is like so many of us - he loves NBA Basketball, follows the Sports Card market and trends, and loves connecting with Basketball fans and investors around the world! You may have heard his name as a super-talented designer of NBA graphics, collectibles, or sports cards for brands like Topps and many more. But he's also the co-founder of the Forever Network, Basketball Forever, and works hard to design excellent limited-edition sports cards with globally-iconic athletes like Step...
Basketball Cards Interview with Tyson Beck (Part 1 of 2)
January 10, 2023 16:02 - 46 minutes - 42.6 MBTyson Beck is like so many of us - he loves NBA Basketball, follows the Sports Card market and trends, and loves connecting with Basketball fans and investors around the world! You may have heard his name as a super-talented designer of NBA graphics, collectibles, or sports cards for brands like Topps and many more. But he's also the co-founder of the Forever Network, Basketball Forever, and works hard to design excellent limited-edition sports cards with globally-iconic athletes like Step...
NBA Playoff Contenders and Superstars to Watch or Invest in before May!
January 06, 2023 13:37 - 26 minutes - 24 MBIn the world of NBA Basketball, there's nothing quite like the NBA Playoffs and Finals. We can say the same for the Basketball Card Market and the values or prices of cards as the playoffs take place - a player's performance in May or June adds to his overall legacy and also increases the demand for his cards! Which teams and players look primed and ready for a push to the "next level" of NBA greatness? Gary covers these issues and more in today's YouTube episode, which is also a podcas...
DOLLAR BOX: Finding Rookies and Stars at Budget Prices for Collectors and Investors!
January 04, 2023 04:54 - 30 minutes - 28.3 MBLike most of us, you're probably into Basketball Cards on some kind of budget. Perhaps you're just starting out, and you've got less than $50 or $100 to work with. That's the story of our Podcast Host, Gary from HoopsandCards. He likes to find great cards and emerging rookies in the large boxes at card shows and shops. In today's episode, Gary recalls some thoughts about how that approach led him to buy cards of Darius Garland, Tyrese Maxey, Desmond Bane, Anfernee Simons, and Shai Gilgeo...
Happy New Year! NBA Award Rankings, Top 20 Players to Invest in, and FOUR things to do in January!
December 31, 2022 17:10 - 44 minutes - 40.4 MBWe wrap up 2022 with an episode that has IT ALL! We share some thoughts about the Basketball Card Market (buying and selling) over the past year and look ahead to 2023 when the NBA will gain more global attention from fans and collectors. Gary gives us a countdown of current MVP candidates, All-Star rosters, Awards, and 20 players to invest in (but only if you like those guys)! Because it's our mission to add value to your world as a Basketball Card collector/investor, we wrap up today's ...
NBA on Christmas Day, FIVE BUYS, and Basketball Card Shout-outs!
December 23, 2022 16:06 - 40 minutes - 36.7 MBFor all you card collectors and investors in Basketball Cards! Today's episode is one of our last in 2022 - it's been a terrific year! Our show's host, Gary, gives us a rundown of the huge matchups in the NBA on Sunday, leading up to a timely FIVE BUYS conversation for those of us who have already been buying cards for a while. Sure, we throw in our usual list of 5-6 players or cards to consider, but today's episode is more about doing what's best for you, adding value, respect, and encou...
Basketball Cards 101: How to Get Started Collecting, Investing, and Enjoying the Hobby!
December 20, 2022 15:24 - 37 minutes - 33.9 MBPeople all over the world are collecting and investing in Basketball Cards! Some of you are brand new to all of this, and most of us know a friend or two who are looking to buy cards for the very first time. Today's episode with host Gary will help you with your mindset, first steps, and road map overview of how to get started. After some talk about a trip to an NBA game, updates on players like Anthony Davis and new card products like Contenders Optic, we focus the rest of this episode o...
Cade Cunningham, Zion Questions, and Basketball Card Brands for all Budgets!
December 15, 2022 07:15 - 38 minutes - 35.6 MBShould we consider buying Cade Cunningham rookie cards during his injury-missed season? Is the Zion surge for real or are we counting down the minutes to another foot injury? What about the new brands of Basketball Cards coming out in January? Today's episode has it all, including our host Gary's adventures with Nickeil Alexander-Walker cards! Investors, Collectors, and Basketball fans on any budget - LET'S GO to the world of Hoops and Cards! If you prefer the visual or use YouTube more,...