The Great American Collectables Show

Chatting with a Collectibles World Triple Threat, Chuck Whisman!

Running an Auction House, a sports card store and being an Environmental Engineer is exhausting work!

Chuck Whisman of Wheatland Auctions,  VSM Sports Card Outlet and collectibles expert joins Tom and Rico to chat about how he keeps all of the balls up in the air while running a successful action house alongside his business partner and wife Stacy Whisman. Stacy also joins us to keep us up to date on the latest events at Wheatlands.

Lee Behrans of Sterling Sports Auctions also joins the boys to discuss some of the great items in this months auction

Guest Links:

Wheatland Auctions: https://www.wheatlandauctionservices.com/

VSM Sports Card Outlet: https://www.vsmsportscardoutlet.com/

Stirling Sports Auctions: https://www.sterlingsportsauctions.com/

Lucys Love Bus: https://lucyslovebus.org/

 

 

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#Sterlingsportsauctions

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#Rockhurstauctions

#Robertedwardauctions

#Milehighcardcompany

#collectablesinsuranceservices

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The Artwork of James Fiorentino and the Expertise of Joe Orlando, All in One Show!

Famed artist James Fiorentino joins Tom and Jm to discuss his newly released book that features his amazing baseball art and Joe Orlando of heritage auctions steers the ship on what is going on in the hobby. Also, Scott Russell from the collector connection stops by to talk about his very cool and affordable auction.

Guest Links:
Heritage Auctions: https://www.ha.com/
James Fiorentino: https://www.jamesfiorentino.com/
The Collector Connection: https://thecollectorconnection.com/

Lucys Love Bus: https://lucyslovebus.org/

 

 

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#Loveofthegameauctions

#Pristineauctions

#Baseball

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#Thenationalcollectorsconvention

#Heritageauctions

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#Baseballcollectibles

#Rockhurstauctions

#Robertedwardauctions

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#collectablesinsuranceservices

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Batman & Robin Appearing Together!

Batman & Robin Appearing together!

On todays show Tom and Rico are joined by the “The King of Bats” and the Leading Authenticator in the country, John Taube of JT Sports, and Scott Foraker, who owns the greatest bat collection in the world. Rumor has it that Scott owns the famous Rico Petrocelli  0-32 bat, the one with a hole in the middle, we will find out. Also our good friends Chuck and Stacy Whisman from Wheatland Auctions join us at the top of the show to discuss their current auction.

 

Guest Links:

Game Used Bats: https://gameusedbats.com/

Wheatlands Auctions: https://www.wheatlandauctionservices.com/

Lucys Love Bus: https://lucyslovebus.org/

 

 

#Lucyslovebus

#PSA

#thecollectorconnection

#Loveofthegameauctions

#Pristineauctions

#Baseball

#Sterlingsportsauctions

#Thenationalcollectorsconvention

#Heritageauctions

#collectibles

#Baseballcollectibles

#Rockhurstauctions

#Robertedwardauctions

#Milehighcardcompany

#collectablesinsuranceservices

#Psa

#Jricards

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Track Title: 'Funky World'

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Song: Alex Productions - Legends

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Leland’s, Pristine and NET 54. All In One!

Leland’s, Pristine and NET 54. All In One!

On todays show with Tom and JM, Jordon Gilroy from Lelend’s discusses the 2025 Winter Classic Auction, while Jeromy Murray goes Hollywood and chats about the Pristine Auctions Silver Screen Showcase Auction, and Leon Lucky, founder of Net 54 puts it all together!

 

Guest Links:

Leland’s Auctions: https://lelands.com/

Pristine Auctions: https://www.pristineauction.com/

 NET 54 Baseball: https://www.net54baseball.com/

Lucys Love Bus: https://lucyslovebus.org/

 

 

#Lucyslovebus

#PSA

#thecollectorconnection

#Loveofthegameauctions

#Pristineauctions

#Baseball

#Sterlingsportsauctions

#Thenationalcollectorsconvention

#Heritageauctions

#collectibles

#Baseballcollectibles

#Rockhurstauctions

#Robertedwardauctions

#Milehighcardcompany

#collectablesinsuranceservices

#Psa

#Jricards

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Music Credits:

 

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Track Title: 'Funky World'

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Song: Alex Productions - Legends

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Rico & Tom visit Red Sox Nation

Rico & Tom visit Red Sox Nation

Join Tom & Rico as they chat with….. Tom Casey, President of Red Sox Nation at the Villages, Fla……… Bill Steinberg, Prez of the Villages Collecting Club…….Tom Ruggie (and his amazing 1952 signed Topps Collection) of Destiny Family Office ……….. and …….  Michael Osacky, PSA Authenticator. All in One Hour!!!

 

 

Guest Links:

Lucys Love Bus: https://lucyslovebus.org/

Red Sox Villages: https://redsox-villages.com/

Destiny Family Office: https://destinyfamilyoffice.com/

Baseball in the Attic: https://www.baseballintheattic.com/

 

 

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#Petesheppars

#thecollectorconnection

#Loveofthegameauctions

#Pristineauctions

#Baseball

#Sterlingsportsauctions

#Thenationalcollectorsconvention

#Heritageauctions

#collectibles

#Baseballcollectibles

#Rockhurstauctions

#Robertedwardauctions

#Milehighcardcompany

#collectablesinsuranceservices

#Psa

#Jricards

#Lelandsauctions

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#TomZappala

#RicoPetrocelli

#JohnMolori

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Music Credits:

 

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Track Title: 'Funky World'

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Song: Alex Productions - Legends

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The Hobbies Best Autograph Expert and The Best Card Grader are Here!

Kevin Keating of PSA, the leading Autograph expert, joins Tom and JM, along with Derek Grady of Heritage Auctions, Derek is considered the best grader in the country.

We will be chatting about forgeries, trimming, the most valuable and everything in between.

 

Guest Links:

Kevin Keating Books: https://kevinkeatingbooks.com/meet-the-author/

Heritage Auctions: https://www.ha.com/

Lucy’s Love Bus: https://lucyslovebus.org/

 

 

#Lucyslovebus

#Kevinkeating

#PSA

#thecollectorconnection

#Loveofthegameauctions

#Pristineauctions

#Baseball

#Sterlingsportsauctions

#Thenationalcollectorsconvention

#Heritageauctions

#collectibles

#Baseballcollectibles

#Rockhurstauctions

#Robertedwardauctions

#Milehighcardcompany

#collectablesinsuranceservices

#Psa

#Jricards

#Lelandsauctions

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#GACS

#TomZappala

#RicoPetrocelli

#JohnMolori

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#UnitedPodcastNetwork

 

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Music Credits:

 

CREDITS

Track Title: 'Funky World'

Music by WavebeatsMusic

Promo video:    • Upbeat Funk Background Music For Vide...

 

Song: Alex Productions - Legends

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The Man that “Created Grading” is in the House

David Hall, the founder of Collectors Universe (PSA & PCGS) joins Tom & Rico along with Auction legend JP Cohen of Memory Lane Auctions.

Everything is on the table including the famous McNall, Gretzky and the Honus Wagner Card.

Lee Behrens of Sterling Sports Auctions stops in to tell us about their current auction and some of the key items.

 

Guest Links:

 

Memory Lane:  https://memorylaneinc.com/

Stirling Sports Auctions: https://www.sterlingsportsauctions.com/

Lucys Love Bus: https://lucyslovebus.org/

 

 

 

#Lucyslovebus

#PSA

#thecollectorconnection

#Loveofthegameauctions

#Pristineauctions

#Baseball

#Sterlingsportsauctions

#Thenationalcollectorsconvention

#Heritageauctions

#collectibles

#Baseballcollectibles

#Rockhurstauctions

#Robertedwardauctions

#Milehighcardcompany

#collectablesinsuranceservices

#Psa

#Jricards

#Lelandsauctions

#TheGreatAmericanCollectablesShow

#GACS

#TomZappala

#RicoPetrocelli

#JohnMolori

#Studio21PodcastCafe

#UnitedPodcastNetwork

 

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Music Credits:

 

CREDITS

Track Title: 'Funky World'

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Promo video:    • Upbeat Funk Background Music For Vide...

 

Song: Alex Productions - Legends

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Platinum Night is Coming!

Mike Provenzale from Heritage Auctions joins Tom & JM to chat about their big upcoming Platinum Auction. Can they surpass the ‘Called Shot’ Ruth Jersey?

We also continue with the results of the GACS AI Baseball Tournament.  Who will win this weeks game, between the 1986 Mets and the 2001 Mariners? Tune in to find out!

Chuck & Stacy Whisman from Wheatland Auctions also join us to chat about their new auction up right now.

Collector Michael Variale from Sports Cards The Hobby also joins us, His music, his collection and his business are all on the table.

 

 

Guest Links:

Lucys Love Bus: https://lucyslovebus.org/

Heritage Auctions: https://www.ha.com/

Sports Cards the Hobby: sportscardsthehobby@gmail.com

Wheatland Auction Services: https://www.wheatlandauctionservices.com/

 

#Lucyslovebus

#thecollectorconnection

#Loveofthegameauctions

#Pristineauctions

#Baseball

#Sterlingsportsauctions

#Thenationalcollectorsconvention

#Heritageauctions

#collectibles

#Baseballcollectibles

#Rockhurstauctions

#Robertedwardauctions

#Milehighcardcompany

#collectablesinsuranceservices

#Psa

#Jricards

#Lelandsauctions

#TheGreatAmericanCollectablesShow

#PSA

#GACS

#TomZappala

#RicoPetrocelli

#JohnMolori

#Studio21PodcastCafe

#UnitedPodcastNetwork

 

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Music Credits:

 

CREDITS

Track Title: 'Funky World'

Music by WavebeatsMusic

Promo video:    • Upbeat Funk Background Music For Vide... 

 

Song: Alex Productions - Legends

License: Creative Commons (CC BY 3.0) https://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/3.0

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The Extra Innings Auction is Here!

Brian Drent from Mile High Card Company reviews his current auction and shares his thoughts on the changing of the hobby. Steve Verkman from Clean Sweep Auctions also joins us to chat about his auction, and we continue with the Great American Collectibles AI Greatest Baseball Tourney. Who won this week’s game between the 1998 Yankees and 1995 Atlanta Braves? Tune in to find out!

 

Guest Links:

Lucys Love Bus: https://lucyslovebus.org/

https://www.milehighcardco.com/

https://www.cleansweepauctions.com/

 

 

#Lucyslovebus

#Petesheppars

#thecollectorconnection

#Loveofthegameauctions

#Pristineauctions

#Baseball

#Sterlingsportsauctions

#Thenationalcollectorsconvention

#Heritageauctions

#collectibles

#Baseballcollectibles

#Rockhurstauctions

#Robertedwardauctions

#Milehighcardcompany

#collectablesinsuranceservices

#Psa

#Jricards

#Lelandsauctions

#TheGreatAmericanCollectablesShow

#PSA

#GACS

#TomZappala

#RicoPetrocelli

#JohnMolori

#Studio21PodcastCafe

#UnitedPodcastNetwork

 

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Music Credits:

 

CREDITS

Track Title: 'Funky World'

Music by WavebeatsMusic

Promo video:    • Upbeat Funk Background Music For Vide... 

 

Song: Alex Productions - Legends

License: Creative Commons (CC BY 3.0) https://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/3.0

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Love Of The Game is Stepping up to the Plate!

Al Crisifulli from Love of the Game auctions joins Tom & Rico to discuss his plan to help the fire victims of LA. They also discuss some of LOTG great stuff happening in 2025.

Jared Kavlie from Pristine Auctions also joins us to discuss the thousand s of items he is featuring in his auctions.

 

Guest Links:

Love of the Game Auctions: https://loveofthegameauctions.com/

Pristine Auctions: https://www.pristineauction.com/

Lucys Love Bus: https://lucyslovebus.org/

 

 

#Lucyslovebus

#Petesheppars

#thecollectorconnection

#Loveofthegameauctions

#Pristineauctions

#Baseball

#Sterlingsportsauctions

#Thenationalcollectorsconvention

#Heritageauctions

#collectibles

#Baseballcollectibles

#Rockhurstauctions

#Robertedwardauctions

#Milehighcardcompany

#collectablesinsuranceservices

#Psa

#Jricards

#Lelandsauctions

#TheGreatAmericanCollectablesShow

#PSA

#GACS

#TomZappala

#RicoPetrocelli

#JohnMolori

#Studio21PodcastCafe

#UnitedPodcastNetwork

 

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Music Credits:

 

CREDITS

Track Title: 'Funky World'

Music by WavebeatsMusic

Promo video:    • Upbeat Funk Background Music For Vide... 

 

Song: Alex Productions - Legends

License: Creative Commons (CC BY 3.0) https://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/3.0

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