The Great American Collectables Show

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.

 

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

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.

 

Guest Links:

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

Ultra Pro: https://ultrapro.com/

 

 

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You Can Own Rico’s Last Bat!

Today Tom and Rico are joined by Mike Hefner from Lelands Auctions to discuss his amazing auction as well as the last bat used by Rico in 1976 that has shown up!

Later in the show Tom Ruggie from Destiny Family Office talks about collectibles as an alternative investment and including them in your estate

 

Guest Links:

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

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

 

 

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YOUR INVESTMENT PORTFOLIO:THE TIME IS NOW!

Today we are joined by Dan Wulkan from Memory Lane Auctions to discuss how to diversify your collecting portfolio. Later in the show, Lee Behrens from Sterling Sports Auctions is here to talk about his intriguing auction.

 

 

Guest Links:

Memory Lane: https://memorylaneinc.com/

Sterling Sports Auctions: info@sterlingsportsauctions.com

 

 

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Talking Smack

On todays show we are joined by Joe Tomasulo of Memory Lane Auctions to talk about the blockbuster Winter Auction and Jo throws in some Yankee stuff too.

We also have Jeff Marren from Rockhurst Auctions on to chat about pop music memorabilia and Elvis.

 

Guest Links:

Memory Lane: https://memorylaneinc.com/

Rockhurst Auctions: https://rockhurstauctions.com/

 

 

 

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Are Influencers Leading Collectors Astray?

On todays show Tom and JM are joined by “Mr Wonderful” himself, Derek Grady from Heritage Auctions, Jordan Gilroy from Lelands Auctions is here to talk about the millennial modern market and Chris Rinaldi from the Tobacco Row Facebook group discusses the popular collectors group and shares some of his cool collection with us.

 

Guest Links:

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

Lelands Auctions: https://lelands.com/

 

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Behind the Scenes of an Auction

Today we are joined in studio by a special co-host, Rico’s son Mike Petrocelli, Al Crisifiulli from love of the Game Auctions is here to explain the inner workings of an auction and give us a behind the scenes perspective. Then later in the show Scott Russel from The Collector Collection is here to highlight some of the cool pieces in his current auction.

 

Guest Links:

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

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

 

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Tom & JM Lose a Very Important Bet

Tom and JM are forced to make good on their bet with Mickey Mantle guru Steve Lane and are also joined by the “Batman” John Taube to put in his two cents on the Yankees/Red Sox.

 Paul Borges of PB Collectibles joins us later in the show.

 

Guest Links:

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

Mickey Mantle.com: https://themickeymantle.com/

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

 

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Remembering Wake & Brooksie

Today we pay tribute to a couple of great baseball players, card legend Joe Orlando is in the house to share his thoughts on the state of the hobby and later in the show, Jared Kavlie from Pristine Auctions chats about the many different auctions going on at pristine.

 

Guest Links:

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

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

 

 

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