Hockey Cards Gongshow

Send us Fan MailThis week on the Hockey Cards Gongshow Podcast, Josh starts with another rookie deep dive; this time looking at Juraj Slafkovsky (10:29).  Next, Troy continues his previews for the upcoming 2022-23 NHL season by looking at additional players who could have breakout seasons, which in turn could lead to increased card values (18:30). Josh covers the plethora of hobby news that broke over the past week (37:26). The boys then introduce their new $5K challenge that will pit them against each other to see who can have the greatest return on the cards they pick (50:39).  It is then off to a rundown of NHL Preseason notes (1:10:00). The show concludes with a look at the recent 2021-22 Artifacts release (1:18:05), the unknown product release schedule (1:22:26) and this week's personal pickups (1:25:42).Partners & SponsorsOur Patreon - https://www.patreon.com/HockeyCardsGongshowSign up for Card Ladder - https://app.cardladder.com/signup?via=HCGongshowFollow Hockey Cards Gongshow on social mediaInstagram - https://www.instagram.com/hockey_cards_gongshow/TikTok - https://www.tiktok.com/@hockey_cards_gongshowFacebook - https://www.facebook.com/HockeyCardsGongshowTwitter - https://twitter.com/HCGongshowThe Hockey Cards Gongshow podcast is a production of Dollar Box Ventures LLC.

Send us Fan MailFor Part 2  of our special series, Hockey Cards 101, this episode is all about the cards.  First we take you through the differences between licensed and unlicensed cards (5:20), then cover the different types of players and personalities that they make hockey cards for (10:10).  Next, we review all the different types of hockey cards from base cards or commons to rookies, autographed cards, and memorabilia cards (15:30).  When it comes to memorabilia, we break down how the materials are sourced too (47:10).  Then, we cover the four factors that determine hockey card condition; corners, edges, surface and centering (50:50).  Next, we review how to protect your cards (102:30), tips for storage and organization (1:21:54), and finally, how to protect the value of your collection (1:27:43).Partners & SponsorsSupport the Gongshow and Join Our Community - https://www.patreon.com/HockeyCardsGongshowSign up for Card Ladder - https://app.cardladder.com/signup?via=HCGongshowFollow Hockey Cards Gongshow on social mediaInstagram - https://www.instagram.com/hockey_cards_gongshow/Facebook - https://www.facebook.com/HockeyCardsGongshowTwitter - https://twitter.com/HCGongshowThe Hockey Cards Gongshow podcast is a production of Dollar Box Ventures LLC.

Send us Fan MailThis week on the Hockey Cards Gongshow Podcast the boys start with another rookie deep dive; this time looking at Shane Wright (4:40).  Next, Troy previews his 2022-23 NHL season goalies to watch that could see their card values increase if they perform as expected (12:30). Josh covers NHL news, pre-season top performers and upcoming local sports card shows (39:35).  Then, Chris McGill from Card Ladder joins the show to talk about the state of the sports card market and some specific card value trends (49:05).  Josh covers new releases; it's 2021-22 Upper Deck Artifacts release week, plus could 2020-21 The Cup be imminent (1:28:58)?  Finally, the boys end with this week's personal pickups (1:32:23).Partners & SponsorsOur Patreon - https://www.patreon.com/HockeyCardsGongshowSign up for Card Ladder - https://app.cardladder.com/signup?via=HCGongshowFollow Hockey Cards Gongshow on social mediaInstagram - https://www.instagram.com/hockey_cards_gongshow/Facebook - https://www.facebook.com/HockeyCardsGongshowTwitter - https://twitter.com/HCGongshowThe Hockey Cards Gongshow podcast is a production of Dollar Box Ventures LLC.

Send us Fan MailThis week on the Hockey Cards Gongshow podcast, Josh & Troy start by introducing a new segment Rookie Deep Dives starting with Matt Boldy (7:32).  Next, Troy continues our 2022-23 NHL season preview by looking into Connor McDavid, Auston Matthews, Cale Makar, Nathan MacKinnon and Leon Draisaitl from a product, hype and card value perspective (15:12).  Then, we were joined by Tony Sirianni w/ Upper Deck to discuss the upcoming 2021-22 Upper Deck Artifacts release at the end of the month, the hockey tie-in on the newly released Metal Universe Champions, and how Upper Deck is balancing value vs. demand for Precious Metal Gems (PMG) cards (50:40).  Josh reviews the newly released 2022-23 Upper Deck Series 1 Young Guns checklist as well as other upcoming new hockey card releases (1:38:57), and the boys end the show with Personal Pickups (1:45:05).Follow Hockey Cards Gongshow on social mediaInstagram - https://www.instagram.com/hockey_cards_gongshow/Facebook - https://www.facebook.com/HockeyCardsGongshowTwitter - https://twitter.com/HCGongshowPartners & SponsorsOur Patreon - https://www.patreon.com/HockeyCardsGongshowSign up for Card Ladder - https://app.cardladder.com/signup?via=HCGongshowThe Hockey Cards Gongshow podcast is a production of Dollar Box Ventures LLC.

Send us Fan MailA special series from the crew at Hockey Cards Gongshow aimed at helping new hockey card collector's get the basic information about the hobby, market and best practices for card collecting.  Josh & Troy dig into an overview of the sports card market and hockey cards niche within the market (8:21), why they are bullish on the hockey card market (18:10), different types of hobby participants (23:43), and where the best places are to start your collecting journey (48:00).Be sure to follow Hockey Cards Gongshow on social media to be alerted when new Hockey Cards 101 episodes are published!Instagram - https://www.instagram.com/hockey_cards_gongshow/Facebook - https://www.facebook.com/HockeyCardsGongshowTwitter - https://twitter.com/HCGongshowPartners & SponsorsOur Patreon - https://www.patreon.com/HockeyCardsGongshowSign up for Card Ladder - https://app.cardladder.com/signup?via=HCGongshow

Send us Fan MailThis week’s Hockey Cards Gongshow podcast starts off by looking at the growing divide between Sidney Crosby and Alexander Ovechkin hockey card values (2:50).  Next, Troy gives his list of Calder Trophy candidates and veterans that could have breakout seasons (14:00).  Josh covers a ton of new hobby news, including; rumors that a Fanatics purchase of Panini America is imminent, a new collecting service by Beckett, another new grading company (this one backed by Derek Jeter), and upcoming card show announcements (46:40).  The  boys take a deep dive into Gordie Howe cards and values (1:09:40), then give their observations of the 2022-23 Upper Deck MVP release and look at some initial rookie values (1:16:20).  Josh covers the big picture of new hockey card releases (1:22:34), and the boys end the show with Personal Pickups (1:26:33).Partners & SponsorsOur Patreon - https://www.patreon.com/HockeyCardsGongshowSign up for Card Ladder - https://app.cardladder.com/signup?via=HCGongshowBe sure to follow us on social media!Instagram - https://www.instagram.com/hockey_cards_gongshow/Facebook - https://www.facebook.com/HockeyCardsGongshowTwitter - https://twitter.com/HCGongshow

Send us Fan MailThis week Josh & Troy start by looking into surprisingly high Beckett gem rates for notable Young Guns rookies like Connor McDavid, Sidney Crosby, Alex Ovechkin and Auston Matthews (6:00).  Next, the boys cover hobby news looking into the controversy where PSA is refusing to authenticate and grade Leaf on card autographs, and covering recent announcements for the Sports Cards Expo in Toronto and The National next July (21:48).  Troy reviews the top vintage player sales year-to-date (41:55), then Josh gives his thoughts on the newly released 2020-21 Upper Deck Clear Cut as well as shares top sales and box average values (56:18).  Finally, the boys cover this week's new release, 2022-23 Upper Deck MVP, and look at what's coming next (1:09:27).Partners & SponsorsOur Patreon - https://www.patreon.com/HockeyCardsGongshowSign up for Card Ladder - https://app.cardladder.com/signup?via=HCGongshowBe sure to follow us on social media!Instagram - https://www.instagram.com/hockey_cards_gongshow/Facebook - https://www.facebook.com/HockeyCardsGongshowTwitter - https://twitter.com/HCGongshow

Send us Fan MailThis week on the Hockey Cards Gongshow Podcast, Josh starts off by reviewing off-season pricing and value trends for notable hockey cards, including a big dip for Sidney Crosby Future Watch Auto (6:34).  Next, the boys review the big Heritage Auctions August Platinum Auction that just ended where one of two 1979 Topps Wayne Gretzky PSA 10's sold for a record $1,200,000 (28:26).  Troy breaks down a new grading company and gives his input on what any new grader needs to do to succeed (42:08).  Next, Josh breaks down the 2022-23 Upper Deck MVP rookie SP checklist and the boys give their guesses on which of these rookies might end up as 2022-23 Series 1 Young Guns (1:14:45).  Josh covers the upcoming new release calendar (1:23:43), and the the boys end the show with Personal Pickups (1:28:10).

Send us Fan MailThis week on the Hockey Cards Gongshow podcast, Troy kicks off the show recapping his second consecutive weekend of cross-country hockey card adventures; this time heading to Nashville, TN (6:08).  Next, Josh gives his impressions of 2021-22 Upper Deck Extended Series after one week in the market and also shares values for top Extended Young Guns, inserts and parallels (15:40).  Troy recaps the U18 Men's World Junior Championships including the stellar play of Mason McTavish, Connor Bedard, Logan Cooley and Jesper Wallstedt (39:08).  The boys then concluded the Mt Rushmore series, this week selecting the Ultimate Mt. Rushmore of NHL players (45:32).  Josh reviews the crazy schedule of upcoming new releases; 2020-21 Upper Deck Clear Cut, 2021-22 Upper Deck Credentials, and 2022-23 MVP (1:09:25).  Finally, the boys concluded the show with Personal Pickups (1:21:37). 

Send us Fan MailOn this week's Hockey Cards Gongshow podcast, Troy starts by giving a quick World Junior Championships update including highlighting top performers (3:43).  Next, Troy reviews his last second trip to the Front Row Card Show in Las Vegas this past weekend (7:24). Josh shares some new graded rookie hockey card comparisons between PSA, BGS, SGC and CSG (16:52).  Then, Josh gives an update on some of this week's biggest hobby news stories; the 1979 Topps PSA 10 Wayne Gretzky rookie card currently at auction and the latest BBCE sealed wax controversy (32:46).   The boy's give their reactions to last week's 2021 Upper Deck Black Diamond release (43:05).  Next, it's time for the Mt. Rushmore of Centers nominations, debate and selections (57:05).  Josh gives an update on new releases with 2021 Upper Deck Extended scheduled for this week as well as our speculation as to what could be next (1:36:06)  Finally, the boys end the show with their personal pickups for the week (1:40:48).