Welcome to The Card Adventures Podcast—an exciting show all about sports cards and the adventures we go on to acquire the pieces that mean the most to us. Every twist, every turn, and every chase in this hobby brings a lesson, a memory, or a story waiting to be told. My name is Curtis, and I'll be your guide on today's adventure. Let's go!
You Don’t Have to Treat Sports Cards Like a Business (An Argument for Collecting)
The sports card hobby has become big business—but does that mean collectors have to treat their collections like one? In this episode of the Card Adventures Podcast, I make an argument for simply collecting sports cards. We talk about some of the mindsets that are hurting the hobby, including too much focus on negotiating, selling, and ROI. Making money with sports cards is fine, but I’m here to tell you why a great sports card collection doesn’t even have to make financial sense. The sports card industry can be a business while your collection can still be a hobby!
29 Sept 2026
Which Sports Cards Are Actually Worth Holding? (Collector’s Edition)
Which sports cards are actually worth holding onto? In this episode of the Card Adventures Podcast, we discuss which sports cards collectors should consider keeping long-term. From rare and hard-to-find sports cards to cards you personally value above the current sports card market, cards you may have overpaid for, and cards you simply love, we break down what makes a card worth keeping. Before you sell your favorite cards, it may be worth asking whether their value to you goes beyond the latest comps.
22 Sept 2026
Overpaying for Sports Cards: When It’s Worth It (and When It’s Not)
When should you overpay for a sports card—and when should you walk away? In this episode of the Card Adventures Podcast, we discuss when paying above recent comps can actually make sense—and when it doesn’t. From rare and undervalued sports cards to market value, smart buying decisions, and personal taste, we break down how collectors can decide when a card is truly worth paying a premium for, and when it’s not.
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