Steps You Can Take to Improve Your Card Business
On Hobby Handbook this week, Alex has another consulting session, this time with Zack's Bowman Hacks! 0:00 - Intro to Zack and his business 4:50 - Selling cards, but not live selling or at card show...
1 Juli 1h 5min
How to Make it in the Card Business with Brandon Stuff
Brandon Stuff has gone from zero followers to nearly 40,000 followers on Instagram in less than a year as he continues to build his card business. While he's focused on buying Shohei Ohtani and Paul S...
24 Juni 55min
Nationals No. 2 Prospect P Travis Sykora on Collecting His Own Cards
On this episode of The Hobby Handbook with Alex and Trent, we discuss the release of Topps Dynasty and how with a product like this the singles market will always be your friend. Plus, Nationals No. 2...
17 Juni 1h
PSA Backlog Update; Is Performance Finally Trumping Potential for Collectors?
A loaded episode of The Hobby Handbook with Alex and Trent. Series 2 released today. The importance of having a relationship at your LCS. Plus, a case hit/SSP draft, PSA backlog update, and more! 0:0...
10 Juni 1h 10min
Where We Stand on the State of Grading; Wemby vs. Ohtani
In this episode, we welcome back Alex and Trent and dig right into the Wemby vs. Ohtani debate. Plus, a look at the state of grading in 2026, post-PSA shutdown of value tiers. What should you grade, w...
3 Juni 1h 7min
What's it Like Running a Card Shop in 2026 with Aaron from AAMint Cards
In this episode of The Hobby Handbook, Doug breaks down the massive Wemby sale and is joined by Aaron Amarant of AAMint Cards. 0:00 - Intro 6:20 - Doug finished his latest set! 9:10 - Aaron from AA...
28 Maj 1h
Is It Time to Buy, Sell, or Hold Wemby Cards?
In this episode, Doug takes a look at the greatness of Victor Wembanyama and his market. Plus, we dive into a debate about in-person autographs and look at the latest grading data from Gem Rate. 0:00...
21 Maj 56min
What is REALLY Moving at Card Shows Right Now?
In the Hobby Handbook this week, Doug Plagens breaks down the names moving the most at card shows over the last month. Plus, how he consumes Bowman in the most boring way possible, but it is a money-m...
14 Maj 47min
