The Great American Collectables Show

IS GRADING BECOMING TOO UNPREDICTABLE?

On today’s episode Tom and Rico are joined by special co-host Steve Verkman from Clean Sweep Auctions. Steve tackles the question of how the grading process is changing, as well as what is going on in his blockbuster auction.

Bob Brodwater from Collectibles Insurance also joins us later in the show to talk about the importance of having your collection insured.

 

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Clean Sweep Auctions: https://www.cleansweepauctions.com/

Collectibles Insurance: https://collectinsure.com/

 

 

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Is the Sports Collectibles Hobby Going to Crash?

On today’s show Tom is joined by Matt Clark from REA Auctions to share his thoughts about the state of the hobby and whether or not we are on a slippery slope ,as well as their current auction and Paul Borges from PB Collectibles had a recent haul that he is going to show us

 

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R.E.A: https://robertedwardauctions.com/

PB Collectibles: https://www.pbcollectibles.com/

 

 

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The Pawn Star Guy

On today’s show Tom and Rico are joined by Memory Lane’s Dan Wulkin to chat about the current state of the Hobby and later in the show the guys are joined by Al Crisifulli from Love of the Game Auctions. Al is in the house to talk about his want to bring back The Standard Catalogue.

 

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Memory Lane: https://memorylaneinc.com/

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

 

 

 

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THE MAN WHO CHANGED THE GRADING WORLD

On the show today Tom and JM are joined by Joe Orlando from Heritage Auctions. Jo discusses the latest auction and how the grading world has changed. They also get a visit from Jordon Gilroy from Leland’s to chat about their last auction and the fate of the modern collector.

 

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Leland’s: https://lelands.com/

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

 

 

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ARE THE DODGERS GOING TO BE THE 1927 YANKEES?

Joe Tomasulo from Memory Lane Auctions joins Tom & Rico to discuss their big winter auction and The Dodger juggernaut.

Lee Behrens from Sterling Sports Auctions also joins the boys to talk about his current auction.

 

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Memory Lane Auctions: https://memorylaneinc.com/

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

 

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JRI CARDS, THE BEST BREAKS SHOW IN THE HOBBY

Charlie Parrino from JRI Cards joins us and talks about his unique, crazy, and fun show.

Paul Borges from PB Collectibles discusses his massive acquisition & Al Crissifulli from Love of the Game Auctions hangs out with us.

 

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JRI Cards: https://jricards.com/

PB Collectibles: https://www.pbcollectibles.com/

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

 

 

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Is This Rico’s Last Bat?

On Todays show Tom and Rico are joined by, Derek Grady to chat about Heritage Auctions fantastic Winter Auction. John Taube from JT Sports also joins us to possibly authenticate the Rico Bi Centennial Bat as his last ever game used bat.

Later in the show Jared Kavlie from Pristine Auctions joins us to discuss his big Elite Auction.

 

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Guest Links:

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

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

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

 

 

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How Has the Sports Collectibles Hobby Changed?

On today’s show, Tom and JM are joined by Brian Drent from Mile High Card Company to discuss the changes in the sports collectibles hobby that he has seen over the years.

Later in the show Mike Russek from Grey Flannel Auctions chats about his current blockbuster auction featuring a Sandy Koufax Game used glove.

 

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Guest Links:

Mile High Card Company: https://www.milehighcardco.com/

Grey Flannel Auctions: https://greyflannelauctions.com/

 

 

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ARE INFLUENCERS RUINING THE HOBBY?

Mike Provenzale from Heritage Auctions joins Tom & Rico to chat about the effect influencers are having on young hobbyists. Chuck and Stacy Whisman also join the boys to talk about their current auction, and Scott Russel from The Collector Connection is in the house to talk about their upcoming auction.

 

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

The Collector Connection: https://thecollectorconnection.com/

 

 

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THE BAMBINO PAYS US A VISIT

Today on the show Tom and JM are joined by Brian Dwyer from REA Auctions. Brian is talking about the amazing cards in the upcoming REA auction including the amazing 1914 Baltimore News Babe Ruth card that could fetch 10 million in his auction, and the folks from Ultra Pro are here to unveil a new product.

 

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Robert Edward Auctions: https://robertedwardauctions.com/

Ultra Pro: https://ultrapro.com/

 

 

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