Sports Cards are Dope

In this episode of Sports Cards Are Dope, I tell the wild true story of how I pulled a Jordan Poole true gold /10 β€” only to give it away β€” and how I chased it (or something close to it) for three years.From heartbreak to redemption, we talk comps, shill bids, eBay snipes, and why sometimes the card does come back around… just maybe not the same number.πŸ”₯ Plus, we talk about the current state of the hobby and how to collect with confidence.⏱️ Timestamps:
0:00 – Welcome, Chicken Nuggets
0:30 – Who is Jordan Poole to me?
2:45 – The giveaway that changed everything
4:50 – Pulling the true gold /10
6:10 – Trying (and failing) to buy it back
8:45 – The auction heartbreak
10:00 – The unexpected message
12:30 – eBay, shill bidding & market realities
14:10 – My philosophy on value & collecting
16:30 – PSA giveaway, shoutouts, and Disney recap

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What is Sports Cards are Dope?

Welcome to the Sports Cards Are Dope podcast, hosted by Dr. Tyler Tarver (@tarvercards), an aggressively average dude with an above-average obsession for those glorious, four-cornered lil treasures we call sports cards!

This isn’t just a podcast; it’s a celebration of sports, pop culture, and the universal joy of pulling a card so dope you immediately start calculating how many shares of Apple you can buy with it. Whether you’re a seasoned pro, a curious rookie, or someone who just wants to hear how Michael Jordan, Marvel movies, and Saved by the Bell all connect through cardboard, you’ve found your proverbial home.

Here, we keep it (mostly) positive as we dive into the wild world of collecting: rookie chases, market trends, and how these little slices of nostalgia tie into fandom, investing, and, yes, incredible relationships! Also, expect plenty of stories, pop culture tangents, and more than a few questionable analogies.

So grab your penny sleeves, settle in, and let’s talk sports cards more than your spouse would ever allow! SPORTS. CARDS. ARE. DOPE. (and so are you 🎧✨)!

Now quit reading, hit follow, and let’s dance you beautiful chicken nugget.