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by Chris Sewall and Jeremy Donson
Welcome to Collector Investor Podcast, a show hosted by Chris Sewall and the Texas Snowman. This is a weekly show of 2 friends that discuss their love for sports cards!
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The National Sports Collectors Convention is finally here, and we're breaking down everything collectors need to know before hitting the show floor! In this episode of the Collector Investor Podcast, we discuss: 🔥 Why the Michael Jordan market is exploding again 🔥 Is the 1986 Fleer Jordan becoming impossible to own? 🔥 Fanatics buying The National...fact or fiction? 🔥 Could Fanatics eventually buy CGC? 🔥 Our favorite Questions of the Day from Junk Wax Rookie 🔥 How to negotiate with dealers when they are overpriced 🔥 Should you trade cards or just bring cash? 🔥 Booth 913 at The National—come say hello! Whether you're attending The National or watching from home, this episode is packed with hobby insights, market analysis, and practical buying strategies. 📍 Visit Collector Investor Auctions at Booth 913! ✅ Drop Off Consignments ✅ Sell Your Cards ✅ Preview Upcoming Auctions ✅ Meet the Texas Snowman! 🎉 Thursday YouTube Meetup Shoeless Joe's 6:00 PM – Midnight Tell them you're there for the YouTube Gathering! Chapters 00:00 Intro & National Week Begins 05:20 Michael Jordan Market Is Exploding 10:20 Why PSA 1 Jordans Are Skyrocketing 13:25 Could Fanatics Buy The National? 16:55 Could Fanatics Buy CGC? 18:15 Junk Wax Rookie Lightning Round 25:45 How To Negotiate With Dealers 32:45 Should You Trade Cards At Shows? 👇 Let us know in the comments: Do you think the Jordan market keeps climbing or is a correction coming? 👍 Like the video 🔔 Subscribe for weekly hobby discussions 💬 Leave your thoughts below! If you're interested in reaching out to Chris and Jeremy to sell your collection, you can email them directly at Chrisandtexassnowman@gmail.com If you would like to consign your collection or bid in the next CIA auction, you can visit- https://collectorinvestorauctions.com Check out Chris YouTube Channel- @collectorinvestordealer VCP for 2 Weeks FREE- http://thevcp.com/?promo=CIACARDS #SportsCards #TheNational #MichaelJordan #CollectorInvestor #SportsCardPodcast #SportsCardCollecting #SportsCardInvesting #Fanatics #PSAGrading #VintageCards #CardShow #SportsCardMarket #T206 #BasketballCards #BaseballCards
Is the current grading slowdown actually GOOD for the sports card hobby? In this episode of the Collector Investor Podcast, Chris and Jeremy (The Texas Snowman) dive into one of the hottest debates in the hobby. We discuss: ✅ Why grading costs and turnaround times may actually help the hobby ✅ Dallas Card Show vs Fanatics Fest vs West Coast Card Show ✅ Will Fanatics Fest ever replace The National? ✅ Should collectors stop grading so many modern cards? ✅ Selling raw cards vs grading in today's market ✅ Tips for attending The National Sports Collectors Convention ✅ Listener Q&A about collecting a rare 1911 M116 Sporting Life set Whether you're a vintage collector, modern investor, dealer, or hobby enthusiast, this episode covers some of the biggest topics heading into The National. 👇 Let us know in the comments: Is the grading slowdown GOOD or BAD for the hobby? 🔔 Subscribe for weekly sports card discussions, hobby news, grading talk, collecting strategies, auction insights, and interviews. 📍Visit us at The National Booth #913 #sportscards #psa #grading #thenational #fanaticsfest #dallascardshow #vintagecards #sportscardinvesting #collectorinvestorpodcast ⏱ Chapters 01:25 Three Major Card Shows on the Same Weekend 07:10 Fanatics Fest vs Traditional Card Shows 10:45 Chris' Hot Take: Grading Slowdown is GOOD? 21:15 Viewer Question: Finding 1911 M116 Sporting Life Cards 26:45 First-Time National Tips If you're interested in reaching out to Chris and Jeremy to sell your collection, you can email them directly at Chrisandtexassnowman@gmail.com If you would like to consign your collection or bid in the next CIA auction, you can visit- https://collectorinvestorauctions.com Check out Chris YouTube Channel- @collectorinvestordealer VCP for 2 Weeks FREE- http://thevcp.com/?promo=CIACARDS
The National is almost here! In this episode of the Collector Investor Podcast, Chris and Jeremy open discussing the National Sports Collectors Convention, including the Collector Investor Auctions booth and the Thursday Night YouTube Meet-Up.Then we tackle one of the biggest questions in today's hobby: Is the sports card hobby pricing out the middle-class collector? Chapters 00:43 National Sports Collectors Convention Preview 02:49 Is the Sports Card Hobby Losing the Middle Class? 11:24 MBA Bronze Diamond Sticker Explained 17:26 Where Will the Hobby Be in 20 Years? 25:05 10-Year Non-Sports Card Investment Snake Draft 38:26 Final Thoughts & National Meet-Up Reminder We also discuss: Are card shows set up for the average collector or just the high-end collector? MBA's new Bronze Diamond designation—does it actually add value? Where will the hobby be 20 years from now? Draft of the Day- What are the best non-sport cards? 👇 We'd love to hear from you! Do you think the sports card hobby is becoming too expensive for the average collector? Leave your thoughts in the comments! 📍 Visit Collector Investor Auctions at Booth #913 during The National! 🍻 YouTube Meet-Up Thursday • 6 PM Shoeless Joe's 👍 If you enjoy sports cards, investing, vintage cards, hobby news, grading discussions, auctions, and collector debates, be sure to LIKE, SUBSCRIBE, and turn on notifications so you never miss an episode. If you're interested in reaching out to Chris and Jeremy to sell your collection, you can email them directly at Chrisandtexassnowman@gmail.com If you would like to consign your collection or bid in the next CIA auction, you can visit- https://collectorinvestorauctions.com Check out Chris YouTube Channel- @collectorinvestordealer VCP for 2 Weeks FREE- http://thevcp.com/?promo=CIACARDS Credit to Ballpark Alex on IG- @ballpark_alex Just a heads up: We love talking sports cards, collecting, and the hobby—but we're not financial advisors. Everything discussed on this channel is simply our personal opinions and is intended for fun and conversation. Buy what you love, collect what makes you happy, and always do your own research. #SportsCards #TheNational #Collector #Investor #CardCollecting #VintageCards #SportsCardInvesting #PSA #SGC #TradingCards #CardHobby #nonsport
Is PSA charging TOO MUCH at The National? Are we officially in Junk Wax Era 2.0? In this episode of the Collector Investor Podcast, Jeremy (@Texas Snowman) and Chris Sewall break down PSA's shocking on-site grading prices for the National Sports Collectors Convention and debate whether collectors will actually pay them. They also discuss whether today's hobby has become Junk Wax Era 2.0, answer viewer questions, and share an incredible behind-the-scenes story about buying a legendary T206 collection that changed Jeremy's collecting journey forever. If you collect vintage, modern, pre-war, or invest in sports cards, this episode is packed with hobby insights, market analysis, and collecting stories. 👇 Tell us in the comments: Would you pay $230+ (or even $12,000) for on-site grading? Is today's hobby really becoming Junk Wax Era 2.0? ⏱️ Chapters 00:26 Intro & National Updates 01:48 CIA Auction Highlights 06:05 PSA National Pricing Discussion Begins 18:53 Junk Wax Era 2.0? 26:20 Optimal way to consign cards- big lots vs small lots 32:26 What Would the Gretzky Wagner Sell For Today? 33:53 Producer's Corner: Buying a Legendary T206 Collection If you're interested in reaching out to Chris and Jeremy to sell your collection, you can email them directly at Chrisandtexassnowman@gmail.com If you would like to consign your collection or bid in the next CIA auction, you can visit- https://collectorinvestorauctions.com Check out Chris YouTube Channel- @collectorinvestordealer VCP for 2 Weeks FREE- http://thevcp.com/?promo=CIACARDS Showed a clip from- @NEO_Cards_Comics 👍 If you enjoyed this episode: Like the video Subscribe for weekly sports card discussions Turn on notifications so you never miss an episode #SportsCards #PSA #TheNational #CollectorInvestor #TradingCards #CardCollector #VintageCards #SportsCardInvesting #T206 #BaseballCards #JunkWaxEra #CardGrading
Hosts Chris Sewall and Jeremy Donson kick off the Twenty-fifth episode of Collector Investor Podcast with a hot topic- is sealed wax the best investment? And if so, what is the best wax to buy? They also discuss- if Caitlin Clark cards are about to fall and is it time to sell? They discuss the best way to sell junk slabs. Last, Chris and Jeremy do Debate Of The Day! It's focused on million dollar card sales of 2026! If you're interested in reaching out to Chris and Jeremy to sell your collection, you can email them directly at Chrisandtexassnowman@gmail.com If you would like to consign your collection or bid in the next CIA auction, you can visit- https://collectorinvestorauctions.com Check out Chris YouTube Channel- @collectorinvestordealer VCP for 2 Weeks FREE- http://thevcp.com/?promo=CIACARDS #sportscards #podcast #dealer #collector #investor #cards #show #debate #sell #clark #buy #sealed #wax #sell #million #cards #trends #thehobby
Hosts Chris Sewall and Jeremy Donson kick off the Twenty-fourth episode of Collector Investor Podcast with a hot topic- is it time to buy Wemby cards? And brings into light a bigger question- should you sell modern players before, during or after the playoffs? And what is the best investment- 1 big card, multiple of the same card, or multiple of different cards? They also discuss- if the flipping mentality today, will negatively impact the number of collectors in the future. They discuss the PSA registry and if its stronger today, or if its starting to die. Last, Chris and Jeremy do Draft Of The Day! What is the best card for each GOAT? Theo and JT's Video- https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=XDQaxm4lUP8&t=1s If you're interested in reaching out to Chris and Jeremy to sell your collection, you can email them directly at Chrisandtexassnowman@gmail.com If you would like to consign your collection or bid in the next CIA auction, you can visit- https://collectorinvestorauctions.com Check out Chris YouTube Channel- @collectorinvestordealer VCP for 2 Weeks FREE- http://thevcp.com/?promo=CIACARDS #sportscards #podcast #dealer #collector #investor #cards #show #debate #best #goat #wemby #down #buy #sell #psa #cards #trends #thehobby
Hosts Chris Sewall and Jeremy Donson kick off the Twenty-third episode of Collector Investor Podcast with a hot topic- how many sports card collectors are left? They also debate- is A.I. being used in cards and should it? The guys have 3 questions of the day. They discuss if grading should slab cards, that don't meet the expected grade of the submitter? They field a question about OCD and if they have it when it comes to collecting. And they do the 5 rapid fire questions of the day, from Junk Wax Rookie! Last, Chris and Jeremy do Draft Of The Day! What is the best Topps set design of the 1950's? Theo and JT's Video- https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=XDQaxm4lUP8&t=1s If you're interested in reaching out to Chris and Jeremy to sell your collection, you can email them directly at Chrisandtexassnowman@gmail.com If you would like to consign your collection or bid in the next CIA auction, you can visit- https://collectorinvestorauctions.com Check out Chris YouTube Channel- @collectorinvestordealer VCP for 2 Weeks FREE- http://thevcp.com/?promo=CIACARDS #sportscards #podcast #dealer #collector #investor #cards #show #debate #mantle #grading #1950 #autographs #OCD #expensive #psa #cards #trends #thehobby
Hosts Chris Sewall and Jeremy Donson kick off the Twenty-second episode of Collector Investor Podcast with a hot topic- are big sports card dealers creating a bull market? They also debate- should dealers be allowed to buy cards prior to the show opening? The guys have a big announcement about the National! If you're going, you'll want to hear it! They discuss that Geoff is opening up more card shops and if it's good for the hobby? They field a question about autographs and how confident PSA is when authenticating them. Last, Chris and Jeremy answer producers' corner- what is the most expensive card in your PC? If you're interested in reaching out to Chris and Jeremy to sell your collection, you can email them directly at Chrisandtexassnowman@gmail.com If you would like to consign your collection or bid in the next CIA auction, you can visit- https://collectorinvestorauctions.com Check out Chris YouTube Channel- @collectorinvestordealer VCP for 2 Weeks FREE- http://thevcp.com/?promo=CIACARDS #sportscards #podcast #dealer #collector #investor #cards #show #shop #mantle #grading #announcement #autographs #national #expensive #psa #cards #trends #thehobby
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