Collector Investor Podcast

About Collector Investor Podcast

Welcome to Collector Investor Podcast, a show hosted by Chris Sewall and the Texas Snowman! This is a weekly show of 2 friends that discuss their love for sports cards!

Publisher

Chris Sewall and Jeremy Donson

Category

leisure

Language

en

Explicit

No

First episode

13 Jan 2026

Latest episode

6 Oct 2026

Latest episodes

38 episodes in the feed.

1. 

   6 Oct 2026

   90s Basketball Cards Are EXPLODING…Is Non-Sport About to CRASH?

   The sports card market is moving FAST — and this week we're seeing two completely different stories. 🔥 90s basketball legends are taking off. Shaquille O'Neal, Kevin Garnett, Allen Iverson, Kobe Bryant and other stars are seeing major movement as collectors begin looking beyond Michael Jordan and toward what we're calling the “second-tier GOAT” boom. Is this the beginning of a much bigger run for 1990s basketball cards? 📉 Meanwhile, one of the biggest cards in the non-sport boom has taken a stunning hit. The Spider-Man first appearance card has seen some grades fall dramatically in a matter of weeks. Is this simply one overheated card correcting, or could it be an early warning sign for the non-sport card market? We also break down the massive Pete Crow-Armstrong MLB Debut Patch sale and compare it with the multimillion-dollar debut patch market. Did PCA's card sell too low — and are collectors paying too much for modern 1/1 debut patches? Plus, we tackle your questions about altered and trimmed vintage cards, crossover grading, SGC, COMC, eye appeal premiums, and more. 💬 QUESTION OF THE DAY: Which market would you rather buy RIGHT NOW: 90s basketball stars or non-sport cards? Drop your answer in the comments! 👍 Like the video, subscribe, and turn on notifications for more sports card market discussion, collecting news, auctions and hobby talk from the Collector Investor Podcast. Chapters 00:00 – Intro & Where Is Snowman? 02:44 – Collector Investor October Auction 04:30 – The Explosion of Card Shows & Dealers 10:39 – Pete Crow-Armstrong’s $1M+ Debut Patch 19:42 – Are Huge 1/1 Cards Really Randomly Distributed? 22:09 – The “Second-Tier GOAT” Card BOOM 28:57 – Is the Non-Sport Card Market Starting to Fall? 29:12 – Spider-Man Card Prices Are CRASHING 34:04 – Why Are Altered & Trimmed Cards Selling So High? 38:28 – PSA Crossover Grading: Is It Worth It? 42:03 – How Much Time Does SGC Have Left? 44:27 – Are Grading Stickers Getting Out of Control? If you're interested in reaching out to Chris and Jeremy to sell your collection, you can email them directly at Chrisandtexassnowman@gmail.com If you would like to consign your collection or bid in the next CIA auction, you can visit- https://collectorinvestorauctions.com CIA YouTube Channel-  @CollectorInvestorAuctions Check out Chris YouTube Channel-  @collectorinvestordealer VCP for 2 Weeks FREE- http://thevcp.com/?promo=CIACARDS Disclaimer: This channel is for entertainment and hobby discussion purposes only. Nothing discussed should be considered financial or investment advice. #SportsCards #BasketballCards #CardCollecting #TheHobby #90sBasketball #MichaelJordan #Shaq #AllenIverson #KevinGarnett #NonSportsCards #SpiderManCards #SportsCardInvesting #PSA #TradingCards #CollectorInvestor

2. 

   29 Sept 2026

   Do NOT Buy the 1986 Fleer Jordan?! + eBay Just KILLED Sniping

   Should collectors really AVOID the 1986 Fleer Michael Jordan right now? On this episode of the Collector Investor Podcast, we react to the argument that collectors should stay away from the iconic 1986 Fleer Michael Jordan and buy the much scarcer 1984 Star 101 Jordan instead. We break down population, historical prices, the massive COVID-era rise and crash, and whether the Fleer and Star Jordans are actually more connected than people think. Then we tackle a HUGE change coming to eBay auctions: extended bidding. What happens to last-second sniping? Is this better for sellers? Will cards start selling for more money? And could this fundamentally change how collectors bid on eBay? We also recap the Philly Card Show, including some hilarious deals and stories from the weekend, before answering viewer questions about when to sell cards from your PC, whether to dual-grade autographed cards, grading inconsistencies, and the massive import costs some international collectors are facing. Whether you're a vintage collector, modern collector, investor, dealer, or just love talking sports cards, there's a LOT to unpack in this one. COMMENT BELOW: Would you rather own the 1986 Fleer Michael Jordan or the 1984 Star Michael Jordan #101? And what do you think about eBay eliminating traditional last-second sniping? 👍 Like the video 💬 Join the conversation below 🔔 Subscribe for more sports card market discussion, collecting stories, auctions, vintage cards and hobby news! Chapters 3:10 How Collector Investor Did at Philly 6:23 An 8-Year-Old Makes a Card Deal 😂 9:15 The Babe Ruth Deal That Almost Happened 12:38 A 1910 Drum Tobacco Find 15:48 Should You Avoid the 1986 Fleer Jordan? 27:33 eBay Introduces Extended Bidding 35:57 Viewer Q&A 38:03 When Should You Sell Your PC Cards? 42:19 Should You Dual Grade Autographed Cards? 50:19 International Buyers Getting Hit With Huge Fees If you're interested in reaching out to Chris and Jeremy to sell your collection, you can email them directly at Chrisandtexassnowman@gmail.com If you would like to consign your collection or bid in the next CIA auction, you can visit- https://collectorinvestorauctions.com CIA YouTube Channel-  @CollectorInvestorAuctions Check out Chris YouTube Channel-  @collectorinvestordealer VCP for 2 Weeks FREE- http://thevcp.com/?promo=CIACARDS Disclaimer: This channel is for entertainment and hobby discussion purposes only. Nothing discussed should be considered financial or investment advice. #SportsCards #MichaelJordan #1986FleerJordan #MichaelJordanRookie #StarJordan #BasketballCards #eBay #eBayAuctions #CardCollecting #SportsCardInvesting #VintageCards #TheHobby #TradingCards #CardMarket #SportsCardMarket #CardInvesting #PSA #CardGrading #VintageBasketball #CollectorInvestor #CollectorInvestorPodcast #SportsCardPodcast #PhillyCardShow #CardShow #eBaySniping

3. 

   22 Sept 2026

   This PSA Grade Makes NO SENSE… Is AI the Future of Card Grading?

   PSA gave Chris’s 1933 World Wide Gum Babe Ruth a grade that left the guys completely baffled. Is it time to crack it out and submit it again—or is this exactly why sports card grading needs AI? On this episode of the Collector Investor Podcast, Chris, Jeremy and the crew break down the Babe Ruth card, compare it to other PSA-graded examples, and debate what Chris should do next. The conversation then turns to the bigger question: Could AI grading finally bring more consistency to the sports card hobby? We also tackle a bunch of viewer questions, including whether PSA will remain the dominant grading company, whether population control exists, TAG and other grading companies, vintage Panini World Cup stickers, grading 1970s baseball sets, the difference between inserts and parallels, and whether discounted card sales should actually count as comps. Plus, we talk about our favorite players to collect from the 1990s and preview our trip to the Philly Show! 👇 JOIN THE CONVERSATION: What grade would YOU give the Babe Ruth? Would you crack it and resubmit it? And do you think AI will eventually become the standard for sports card grading? If you enjoy vintage sports cards, grading discussions, hobby news, collecting and investing, make sure to LIKE, SUBSCRIBE and COMMENT! ⏱️ Chapters 00:24 Welcome to the Show 03:41 Chris Reveals the 1933 Babe Ruth 09:45 Should Chris Crack & Resubmit It? 17:35 Will PSA Still Dominate in 5, 10 or 20 Years? 21:00 Could AI Create a Problem for PSA? 26:21 Does PSA Control Populations? 28:28 Why Don’t Other Grading Companies Get More Attention? 31:20 Vintage Panini World Cup Stickers 33:22 Should You Grade 1970s Baseball Sets? 36:16 What Exactly Is a Sports Card Insert? 39:09 Should Discounted Card Sales Count as Comps? 44:30 Our Favorite Players to Collect From the ’90s 46:29 We’re Going to the Philly Show If you're interested in reaching out to Chris and Jeremy to sell your collection, you can email them directly at Chrisandtexassnowman@gmail.com If you would like to consign your collection or bid in the next CIA auction, you can visit- https://collectorinvestorauctions.com CIA YouTube Channel-  @CollectorInvestorAuctions Check out Chris YouTube Channel-  @collectorinvestordealer VCP for 2 Weeks FREE- http://thevcp.com/?promo=CIACARDS Disclaimer: This channel is for entertainment and hobby discussion purposes only. Nothing discussed should be considered financial or investment advice. #SportsCards #CardCollecting #PSA #PSAGrading #CardGrading #AIGrading #BabeRuth #VintageCards #BaseballCards #SportsCardHobby #TradingCards #VintageBaseballCards #CardCollector #SportsCardInvesting #TheHobby #CardMarket #TAGGrading #SGC #CGC #BaseballCardCollector #VintageBaseball #CardInvesting #SportsCardPodcast #CollectorInvestor #CollectorInvestorPodcast

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