Show Notes
In this episode, we discuss the latest on Victor Wembanyama and his market after the Spurs upset the Thunder and are now the favorites over the Knicks in the NBA Finals. Who else could be a buy in the NBA Finals? Plus, what the Myles Garrett trade means for the hobby!
0:00 - Intro and why Boston Card Hunter is coming on today.
1:35 - Re-Visiting Mike’s Wemby Sale and why taking wins is important in this hobby
6:20 - Why Wemby feels different right now than other guys in the past, like Soto, Acuna, Giannis, etc.
9:00 - NBA Finals Best Buys
15:00 - Boston Card Hunter - Nick Andrews - joins the show!
24:00 - An unfortunate situation at a recent card show, which needs to be addressed, and how shows need to be a safe place for kids.
30:00 - When to take your wins and buying/selling active players
37:55 - Reaction to the Myles Garrett Trade
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