Global Card Collectors

Forget passports – and go beyond borders with "Global Card Collectors," a podcast that connects collectors from across the globe! Join John, the Istanbul aficionado (@istanbulcards), and Will, the Kiwi card junkie (@kart_adami), as they embark on a journey to celebrate the diverse world of card collecting.From the bustling streets of Istanbul to the sun-kissed shores of Kaiteriteri, New Zealand, each episode dives into the unique collections and captivating stories of passionate collectors worldwide. So give us a try and see what card collecting is like around the world.

Global Card Collectors is a leisure podcast hosted by Unknown Host, with 128 episodes on record and a Required Pod Score of 80.

Unknown Host hosts Global Card Collectors, a leisure show with 128 episodes published.

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  128. The Best-Looking Luka Dončić Rookie Cards

  Sep 29, 20261h 3m

  John (@istanbulcards) and Nathanael catch up on what they’ve been doing in the hobby lately, from set chasing to the surprisingly satisfying world of de-slabbing cards. Then they turn to Luka Dončić and one of the great modern rookie-card classes. With so many releases, parallels, and designs from Luka’s 2018-19 rookie season, which cards actually look the best? John and Nathanael run through some of their favorites—from Prizm and Select to Court Kings, Impeccable, Status, Upper Deck, and more—and discuss what makes certain Luka rookies stand out beyond price and scarcity. A conversation about collecting what you like, appreciating great card design, and why sometimes the best-looking Luka rookie isn’t necessarily the most expensive one.

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  127. We’ve Seen This Before… Is 2022 Happening Again?

  Sep 16, 20261h 7m

  Is the sports card market starting to look a little too familiar?In this episode, we take a closer look at some of the warning signs we’re seeing in the hobby right now. From the return of extreme confidence and “cash is dead” mentality, to cards suddenly moving at prices that don’t seem to make much sense.We also talk about the last major sports card market downturn, what it felt like when cards were being bought purely because people believed they could sell them to someone else for more, and why that experience has changed the way we collect today.And then there’s Fanatics Collect…After receiving some cards that weren’t necessarily cards Ryan wanted to keep, he decided to test just how quickly they could be turned into cash. He had a PSA 10 2018 Luka, a 2008 Lebron Chalk Toss and a 1992 Jordan Beam Team PSA 8 and each sold remarkably quickly, not even offers, just dudes smashing the Buy Now button, raising some interesting questions about liquidity, current demand, and whether the market is healthier than it looks… or whether we should be paying attention to the warning signs.Are we heading toward another major correction or is this simply a different market with a different set of dynamics?

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  126. The Sports Card Hobby has become a MONSTER!

  Sep 12, 202649 min

  Global Card Collectors is back and after stepping away from the hobby for a while, John and Will have plenty to talk about. Will has just returned from New Zealand, where he attended the Auckland Card Show and experienced what he calls the best card show he's ever been to. From meeting old collecting friends and interviewing bare-knuckle boxer Haze “The Huntsman” Hepi, to watching a kid pull a 1/1 on stage and finding $1 rookie cards that are now worth around $100, it was a reminder of what makes card collecting fun in the first place. But back in Turkey, the hobby feels very different. John has taken a noticeable step back from the modern card market, while Will talks about the growing obsession with comps, PSA 10s, autos, breaks and the latest “hot” cards. Have sports cards become too focused on money? We also talk about: Michael Jordan cards: including a card Will bought for around NZ$50–70 that's now averaging around US$800 Whether Allen Iverson, Charles Barkley or another NBA legend could be the next player to explode Why John has stepped back from the modern card market The return of 90s and early-2000s basketball cards New Zealand sports cards and why cards featuring the Kiwi flag are so special Will's new “ghost card” chase: a Dan Carter autograph from his playing days in Japan The rabbit hole of Japanese rugby cards and BBM ‍ Collecting with your kids and rediscovering the fun of simply ripping packs John’s growing International Treasures collection Pokémon, the 30th anniversary and whether the current hype can get even crazier And finally, Will reveals a Dennis Rodman & Trinity Rodman card that has a much deeper story than simply being a father-daughter card. This is a conversation about collecting, nostalgia, the changing hobby and perhaps most importantly, remembering why we started collecting cards in the first place. Welcome back to Global Card Collectors.

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  We've Forgotten Why We Collect Cards with Totally Football Cards

  Sep 1, 20261h 14m

  Is the sports card hobby becoming more about money than collecting?In this episode of Global Card Collectors, Will sits down with Jeremy from Totally Football Cards for a wide-ranging conversation about the state of the hobby and where it might be heading.We talk about the explosive growth of the modern card market, rising pack prices, breaks, collector fatigue, the growing focus on card values, and whether the hobby is slowly becoming more like an investment industry than a hobby.But it's not all doom and gloom.Jeremy shares his approach to collecting, including why he prefers playing-days cards, how he chooses which post-playing-days cards are worth owning, and some of his favorite cards of Gareth Bale, Luka Modrić and Allen Iverson.We also get into some talk about seriously underrated football legends, including Rivaldo, Ruud Gullit, Clarence Seedorf, Arjen Robben and Franck Ribéry, and discuss whether players like Bale, Rooney and Harry Kane are underappreciated by collectors.And if you're thinking about starting (or restarting) a collection, Jeremy has some excellent advice, including what he would do with $2,000 today, why he says to stay away from breaks, and how to build a collection around cards you actually love rather than cards the market tells you to want.Most importantly, we come back to a simple question: Are we still collecting because we love the cards or have we become too obsessed with what they're worth?

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  124. Would You Trade This LeBron Rookie for This Shohei? How Good Collectors Think About Big Trades

  Jul 19, 20261h 14m

  A simple trade offer turned into a masterclass in card collecting. In this episode of Global Card Collectors, Justin is joined by passionate collectors Sam and Logan to dissect one of the most fascinating trade proposals you'll see: a 2018 Bowman Sky Blue /499 Shohei Ohtani in exchange for a 2003 Finest LeBron James rookie card. Would you make the trade? Rather than relying on gut instinct, Sam and Logan break down every factor that serious collectors and investors should consider. They examine the rarity of each card, grading nuances and subgrades, population reports, long-term market dynamics, historical significance, global popularity, player legacies, and what ultimately creates lasting demand. More importantly, they reveal the framework they use whenever they're faced with a major buying, selling, or trading decision—a process that has shaped many of the biggest cards in their own collections. Whether you're collecting for passion, investing for the long term, or simply love hearing experienced hobbyists debate the toughest decisions in the hobby, this episode offers a rare look inside the mindset of elite collectors. Would you keep the LeBron... or take the Shohei? Let us know!

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