
Episode 39 - Wading Into The Deep End w/ Dave (@Iowa_Dave_Sportscards)
Zan runs through a few listener questions before Dave joins the show to offer some parting thoughts on The Shallow End.

Hosted by Zan Patorgis · 🇺🇸 US · EN · 37 episodes
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Precious Metal Gents, hosted by Zan and Brian, is a 90s and early 00s sports card podcast, where we dive deep into the golden era of sports card collecting! Join us as we explore the iconic sets, legendary players, and the exciting stories behind the most sought-after cards from the 90s and early 2000s. Whether you're a nostalgic collector or a new enthusiast, our episodes cover everything from rookie card gems to rare inserts, market trends, and expert insights. Tune in to relive the thrill of finding that perfect card and stay updated on the ever-evolving world of 90s sports card collecting!
Zan Patorgis hosts Precious Metal Gents, a leisure show with 37 episodes published.

Zan runs through a few listener questions before Dave joins the show to offer some parting thoughts on The Shallow End.

Zan looks at a couple of 2000 Legacy sales before talking to Aaron about his Mo Vaughn PC.

The pod returns as Zan provides an update on the evolution of his collection over the last year and a half.

Zan and guest co-host Justin run through a few matters before talking about consolidation and Zan's massive pickup.

Zan and Brian analyze a big Barry Sanders sale, take some listener questions, and then talk about off-the-beaten-path 1/1s from the E-X and other sets.

Zan and Brian run through unpopular opinions in the hobby and give their thoughts before diving into 1998 Score Showcase.

Brian and Zan run through divisional round picks and listener questions before introducing the new 1/1s series.

Zan and Brian gives their Wild Card round picks, and then Dylan joins the show to discuss his hybridized 90s and 00s PC.

Zan and Brian look at a recent PMG sale, talk about their 2024 resolution fulfillment, and look ahead to the new year.

Brian and Zan look back on 2024 by going through some standout moments and sharing their top pickups of the year.

Zan and Brian cover some recent Dennis Rodman sales, discuss holiday hobby burnout, and briefly take a peek at 2025 goals.

Zan and Brian discuss how to collect players in between card production eras, and then Brian comes on to shoot the breeze about his 90s PC.

Brian re-joins the show to talk about important early releases from 1990 to 1993, and then Zan and Brian explore reasons why collectors collect.

Zan and Andy play themselves in a show about nothing.

Gino joins the show to discuss supercollecting Charles Woodson and dives into his premiere cards and his canonized legacy.

Chris stops by to talk about his new collector-focused website, The Smarter Collector.

Zan and Brian return from the PMG miniseries with the recurring segments and then spend some time reflecting on their 2024 collecting to this point, as well as some goals for the remainder of the year.

Brian and Zan conclude the mini-series on PMGs with the gold set, and John comes on to discuss his chase for the set, as well as his addition of the 97 Jordan Champ PMG this past summer.

Zan and Brian provide an overview of the popular 1998 PMG set before Jimmy comes on and discusses how he and his father amassed the best PMG collection in the world.

Brian and Zan give an overview of 1997 Metal Universe and the red and green Precious Metal Gems parallels. Then, Brendan Bigelow of Collectors joins the show to discuss his collecting, PSA's authentication process, and t
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