Show Notes
Max @PutnamCards breaks down the #1 rule to win in the sports card market - and why it’s the key to enjoying collecting and making better financial decisions.
He also compares the trading card performance over the past two years of today’s young stars like Shai Gilgeous-Alexander, Luka Dončić, and Victor Wembanyama to legends like Michael Jordan, LeBron James, and Kobe Bryant.
Plus, a brief discussion of the recent $324K 2000 Flair Showcase Kobe Bryant Masterpiece 1/1 PSA 8 sale and thoughts on the new NBA Garbage Pail Kids inserts in Bowman Basketball cards.
Chapters 00:00 Episode Introduction 01:19 NBA Playoffs 02:39 GOATs or Current Superstars? 10:33 #1 Rule for Successful Sports Card Collecting 15:21 Recent Interesting Sales 20:32 2000 Flair Showcase Kobe Masterpiece 1/1 22:00 Bowman Garbage Pail Kids
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