On this week's episode, Chad and Carter return to recap their experiences at the 2023 National! Did their prep pay off? Did they find any collecting grails? Would they did anything different if they could do it all over again? All of these questions will be addressed!

On this week's episode, Chad and Carter return to recap their experiences at the 2023 National! Did their prep pay off? Did they find any collecting grails? Would they did anything different if they could do it all over again? All of these questions will be addressed!

Episode 232: Chad and Carter Return To Recap the 2023 National!

On this week's episode, Kyle shares his recap from the 2023 National Sports Collectors Convention in Chicago!

On this week's episode, Kyle shares his recap from the 2023 National Sports Collectors Convention in Chicago!

Episode 231: My 2023 National Recap

Ron Artest

On this week's episode, Kyle chats with a former Happy Meal statistician about a canceled Ron Artest toy!

On this week's episode, Kyle chats with a former Happy Meal statistician about a canceled Ron Artest toy!

Episode 230: A Happy Meal Statistician Reveals the True Story Behind a Canceled Ron Artest Toy

On this week's episode, Kyle breaks down 2 sets that utilize the same design: 1971-72 Topps and 2000-01 Topps Heritage.

On this week's episode, Kyle breaks down 2 sets that utilize the same design: 1971-72 Topps and 2000-01 Topps Heritage.

Episode 229: 1971-72 Topps & 2000-01 Topps Heritage

On this week's episode, Chad (@packtothefuturepodcast) and Carter (@mcbasketballpc) stop by to talk about their preparation and expectations for the 2023 National Sports Collectors Convention!

On this week's episode, Chad (@packtothefuturepodcast) and Carter (@mcbasketballpc) stop by to talk about their preparation and expectations for the 2023 National Sports Collectors Convention!

Episode 228: Chad and Carter Stop In To Discuss the 2023 National!

On this week's episode, Kyle covers ESPN's recent breaking article. Then, he talks about a defective hoodie Mrs. WMP received from Fanatics and how that could be indicative of what's to come in the sports card world as well.

On this week's episode, Kyle covers ESPN's recent breaking article. Then, he talks about a defective hoodie Mrs. WMP received from Fanatics and how that could be indicative of what's to come in the sports card world as well.

Episode 227: ESPN’s Breaking Article/Mrs. WMP’s Fanatics Hoodie

On this week's episode, Kyle chats with Evan AKA @geechquestcards about a new set of Terms and Conditions Fanatics sent to sports card shops.

On this week's episode, Kyle chats with Evan AKA @geechquestcards about a new set of Terms and Conditions Fanatics sent to sports card shops.

Episode 226: Fanatics Issues New Terms and Conditions for Card Shops (featuring Evan AKA @geechquestcards)

On this week's episode, Kyle weighs in on the NBA Draft, a recent card show, and Fanatics' most recent investor day.

On this week's episode, Kyle weighs in on the NBA Draft, a recent card show, and Fanatics' most recent investor day.

Episode 225: Fanatics Attempts to Alter the Hobby Narrative

On this week's episode, Kyle reevaluates the Denver Nuggets' most iconic card and serves up a series of listener questions to Steve AKA @showley2003.

On this week's episode, Kyle reevaluates the Denver Nuggets' most iconic card and serves up a series of listener questions to Steve AKA @showley2003.

Episode 224: Rapid-Fire Questions With Steve AKA @showley2003

On this week's episode, Kyle tackles another round of listener questions!

On this week's episode, Kyle tackles another round of listener questions!

Episode 223: Listener Mailbag #16

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Wax Museum: A Basketball Card Podcast

Earlier in the week, Joe Orlando of PSA encouraged collectors to help improve the hobby by "engaging in civil discourse." In this episode, Kyle and Adam attempt to do just that with a discussion on possible grading industry reform. As the conversation draws to a close, listeners are encouraged to bring Mr. Orlando into the conversation via his Instagram handle, @joeorlandopsa.

Earlier in the week, Joe Orlando of PSA encouraged collectors to help improve the hobby by "engaging in civil discourse." In this episode, Kyle and Adam attempt to do just that with a discussion on possible grading industry reform. As the conversation draws to a close, listeners are encouraged to bring Mr. Orlando into the conversation via his Instagram handle, @joeorlandopsa.

Episode 21: Reforming the Grading Industry

In February 2019, LeBron James' Silver Prizm cards experienced an abnormal jump in demand and pricing. In this episode, Kyle outlines a brief history of chrome basketball cards before discussing some of the factors that could've contributed to this recent craze.

In February 2019, LeBron James' Silver Prizm cards experienced an abnormal jump in demand and pricing. In this episode, Kyle outlines a brief history of chrome basketball cards before discussing some of the factors that could've contributed to this recent craze.

Episode 3: Dissecting the LeBron Silver Prizm craze

LeBron James

In this episode, Kyle gives some background on the iconic LeBron James 2003-04 Upper Deck Exquisite RPA /99 and explains why this card is so sought after. He also covers the prospect of acquiring said card, the potential for price manipulation, and known altered copies.

In this episode, Kyle gives some background on the iconic LeBron James 2003-04 Upper Deck Exquisite RPA /99 and explains why this card is so sought after. He also covers the prospect of acquiring said card, the potential for price manipulation, and known altered copies.

Episode 17: The Elusive LeBron James Exquisite RPA

Last week, entrepreneur and internet personality Gary Vaynerchuk explained his theory on why basketball cards are a viable investment. Long story short, the video struck a nerve with a large group of collectors. In this episode, Kyle breaks the situation down and provides some commentary of his own.

Last week, entrepreneur and internet personality Gary Vaynerchuk explained his theory on why basketball cards are a viable investment. Long story short, the video struck a nerve with a large group of collectors. In this episode, Kyle breaks the situation down and provides some commentary of his own.

Episode 7: The GaryVee Video

In this episode, Kyle reflects on the recent Zion injury and what that could mean for the hobby. Then, he chats with Mark, a Ron Harper collector, who shares several interesting ways to enjoy the hobby more while at the same time spending less.

In this episode, Kyle reflects on the recent Zion injury and what that could mean for the hobby. Then, he chats with Mark, a Ron Harper collector, who shares several interesting ways to enjoy the hobby more while at the same time spending less.

Episode 34: Enjoying More While Spending Less

In November 2018, a message board poster rocked the basketball hobby world when he revealed that multiple copies of LeBron James' 2003-04 Exquisite RPA /99 had been either altered or trimmed. What followed was over 3,700 posts of twists, turns, and trolls. In part two of his LeBron Exquisite miniseries, Kyle attempts to summarize this thread and give some of his own analysis in the process.

In November 2018, a message board poster rocked the basketball hobby world when he revealed that multiple copies of LeBron James' 2003-04 Exquisite RPA /99 had been either altered or trimmed. What followed was over 3,700 posts of twists, turns, and trolls. In part two of his LeBron Exquisite miniseries, Kyle attempts to summarize this thread and give some of his own analysis in the process.

Episode 18: Summary and Analysis of THE LeBron Thread of 2018 

In this episode, Kyle chats with Blowout Cards forum member Evan (AKA Geechquest) about his Top 20 Panini inserts.

In this episode, Kyle chats with Blowout Cards forum member Evan (AKA Geechquest) about his Top 20 Panini inserts.

Episode 52: Evan’s Top 20 Panini Inserts

In this episode, Kyle takes a look at the history of memorabilia cards. In the process, he touches on a number of topics such as player worn vs. game worn, patch Provenance, and patch switching.

In this episode, Kyle takes a look at the history of memorabilia cards. In the process, he touches on a number of topics such as player worn vs. game worn, patch Provenance, and patch switching.

Episode 10: Patch 101

This episode opens with a quick reflection on Prizm FOTL and then moves into an eye-opening conversation with the owner of the infamous altered Steph Curry RPA.

This episode opens with a quick reflection on Prizm FOTL and then moves into an eye-opening conversation with the owner of the infamous altered Steph Curry RPA.

Episode 41: Chatting With the Owner of the Altered Curry RPA

In this episode, Kyle takes a stab at restructuring 2019-20 NBA Prizm. Proposed changes include increasing the base set to 400, pumping the brakes on endless parallels, and even...an update set or Series 2. Could these changes work in future years?

In this episode, Kyle takes a stab at restructuring 2019-20 NBA Prizm. Proposed changes include increasing the base set to 400, pumping the brakes on endless parallels, and even...an update set or Series 2. Could these changes work in future years?

Episode 38: Restructuring 2019-20 NBA Prizm

In this episode, Kyle takes a look at the National Treasures checklist, gives some general thoughts on group breaking, and discusses "voting with your wallet."

In this episode, Kyle takes a look at the National Treasures checklist, gives some general thoughts on group breaking, and discusses "voting with your wallet."

Episode 8: National Treasures and Group Breaking

In this episode, Kyle addresses the recent Optic chase and the class action suit filed against PSA, PWCC, and Probstein.

In this episode, Kyle addresses the recent Optic chase and the class action suit filed against PSA, PWCC, and Probstein.

Episode 51: Optic Thoughts and Trimming Lawsuit

Have you ever thought about why you collect cards? In this week's episode, Kyle discusses a number of memorable moments from his collecting journey. Afterward, he talks about why he collects and then challenges listeners to share pictures of 3 cards that best represent their collecting history. Submissions on Instagram can be accompanied by the hashtag #WhyICollect.

Have you ever thought about why you collect cards? In this week's episode, Kyle discusses a number of memorable moments from his collecting journey. Afterward, he talks about why he collects and then challenges listeners to share pictures of 3 cards that best represent their collecting history. Submissions on Instagram can be accompanied by the hashtag #WhyICollect.

Episode 9: #WhyICollect

Jake Roy

In this episode, Kyle recaps his retail Prizm hunt and gives a few quick thoughts about Panini's FOTL "Dutch auction" style release. Afterward, he is joined by Jake Roy from the 90s_bball_cards YouTube channel to talk about rookie card production numbers over the last three decades.

In this episode, Kyle recaps his retail Prizm hunt and gives a few quick thoughts about Panini's FOTL "Dutch auction" style release. Afterward, he is joined by Jake Roy from the 90s_bball_cards YouTube channel to talk about rookie card production numbers over the last three decades.

Episode 40: Prizm Hunting/Analyzing Rookie Production with Jake Roy

In this episode, Kyle addresses the obliterated Lauri Markkanen Nebula 1/1, the history of Panini's Revolution basketball set (including its Pacific origins), Panini's new blockchain initiative, and the passing of David Stern.

In this episode, Kyle addresses the obliterated Lauri Markkanen Nebula 1/1, the history of Panini's Revolution basketball set (including its Pacific origins), Panini's new blockchain initiative, and the passing of David Stern.

Episode 44: Revolution Preview/Panini Blockchain

It might be the most recognizable basketball card in the hobby's history: the 1986-87 Fleer Michael Jordan rookie. But is this card actually his true rookie? In this episode, Kyle talks about Jordan's place in the hobby. Along the way, he takes a closer look at both the 1984-85 Star card and the 1986-87 Fleer release. This includes a discussion of the logistics of each set and the abundance of counterfeits that come with it. Is there a true Michael Jordan rookie card? Is there one that you favor over the other? At the end of the episode, Kyle encourages listeners to take to social media to state their case.

It might be the most recognizable basketball card in the hobby's history: the 1986-87 Fleer Michael Jordan rookie. But is this card actually his true rookie? In this episode, Kyle talks about Jordan's place in the hobby. Along the way, he takes a closer look at both the 1984-85 Star card and the 1986-87 Fleer release. This includes a discussion of the logistics of each set and the abundance of counterfeits that come with it. Is there a true Michael Jordan rookie card? Is there one that you favor over the other? At the end of the episode, Kyle encourages listeners to take to social media to state their case.

Episode 29: What is the True Michael Jordan Rookie Card?

In this episode, Kyle outlines the highs and lows of the 2018-19 basketball card release calendar. He also previews the final product of the season, 2018-19 Panini Flawless.

In this episode, Kyle outlines the highs and lows of the 2018-19 basketball card release calendar. He also previews the final product of the season, 2018-19 Panini Flawless.

Episode 36: 2018-19 Product Wrap-up

In this episode, Kyle takes a stroll through NBA card history (prior to 2003). Key topics discussed include vintage releases, 1986-87 Fleer, the "junk wax" era, the birth of refractors, the insert craze, and the emergence of the jersey card.

In this episode, Kyle takes a stroll through NBA card history (prior to 2003). Key topics discussed include vintage releases, 1986-87 Fleer, the "junk wax" era, the birth of refractors, the insert craze, and the emergence of the jersey card.

Episode 53: The History of NBA Cards (Pre-LeBron)

Kyle and Adam talk about the history of player exclusives and what might happen if Upper Deck pursues a similar route with projected #1 pick Zion Williamson.

Kyle and Adam talk about the history of player exclusives and what might happen if Upper Deck pursues a similar route with projected #1 pick Zion Williamson.

Episode 5: The Zion Effect Part 2

In this episode, Kyle and Adam talk about projected #1 pick Zion Williamson and the impact he could have on the basketball card hobby as a whole.

In this episode, Kyle and Adam talk about projected #1 pick Zion Williamson and the impact he could have on the basketball card hobby as a whole.

Episode 4: The Zion Effect Part 1

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