Sports Cards are Dope

In this episode, I sent two massive boxes of sports cards to eBay consigner DC Sports87 (not sponsored, just honest). Did I cash in or crash out? Let’s break down my full experience — from shipping costs to which cards flopped and which surprisingly popped. I also dive into Arena Club vs Fanatics Collect and talk about the underrated power of Magic: The Gathering cards. Spoiler alert: I made $2,700, but it didn’t come easy.
Timestamps:
  • 0:00 — Intro & why I used a consigner
  • 1:30 — Shipping cost realities
  • 2:50 — What types of cards I sent
  • 4:10 — Auction process breakdown
  • 5:45 — Why some sales stung 💸
  • 7:00 — What actually sold well (spoiler: Magic cards!)
  • 8:20 — Final profit & reflections
  • 9:30 — Would I do it again?
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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.