12/26/09: Christmas, kids and card collecting
Most collectors can remember their early days with The Hobby, opening cheap packs that Santa left under the tree. (How long ago was that?!) Mike Schopp tells of his Hobby beginnings, and also talks about a star NFL quarterback whose cards he thinks are undervalued.
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12/19/09: Talking vintage with Bob Snyder
Listeners frequently inquire about grading -- when to do it, how it works, etc. Bob Snyder of Dave & Adam's Card World stops by to give some tips in that area. Also, Mike Schopp catches up on some listener email.
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12/12/09: Caller says $40 Mantle is legit
An area collector says he purchased a Mickey Mantle jersey for $40 at an estate sale recently, and he called back this week to tell us that the jersey has been authenticated as game-worn! What a find! Also, Tracy Hackler, publisher of Beckett Media, weighs in on what the Tiger Woods scandal will mean to his "collectability".
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12/5/09: A good way to collect letter patches
Mike Schopp says he's been unimpressed with manufactured letter patches, but he's got an idea to help make it interesting. Tune in for that topic and others.
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11/28/09: The Tiger Scandal kicks off
Apparently, Tiger Woods is no longer spotless. What will this mean to collectors? Mike Schopp discusses that and takes calls from collectors.
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11/21/09: Asking athletes for autographs
Mike Schopp spent a few minutes with Pat LaFontaine recently and was reminded that not all pro athletes will blow you off. Listeners call in with stories of meeting their sports idols.
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11/7/09: Remembering the AFL
Pat Malacaro fills in for Mike Schopp and welcomes Ange Coniglio of remembertheAFL.com to the show.
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10/24/09: Phillies have chance to double up
Only three National League teams have ever won back-to-back World Series titles, and the Phillies have a chance to become the fourth. Hobby-wise, that has to be a good thing for stars like Ryan Howard, Chase Utley and Jimmy Rollins, who can cement a legacy in the game with a second ring. Mike Schopp discusses that and talks about some Hobby news with Beckett Sports Media publisher Tracy Hackler.
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10/10/09: Five thousand-dollar card in our midst
One of the biggest cards in years is opened in Western New York. We discuss that, memories of the card-crazy early 1990s, and, of course, a couple of phone calls from sports fans who want to know what their this and that is worth. Mike Schopp hosts an enjoyable hour of "The Hobby".
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10/3/09: Diamonds in rough, or just rough?
Most collectors can relate -- you invest in or pull a great piece of a future star, only instead of becoming a star, the player behing your collectible flames out. One local collector's efforts to seek out an eventual run-of-the-mill fullback, however, led him to acquire an all-time great NFL piece. Mike Schopp talks about this and takes calls from listeners on this week's episode.
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9/26/09: The card begets the collection
Most player collections surely start with a fan's interest in a particular player, and then the fan goes and scoops up the player's cards. But does it happen the other way around? It could. Mike Schopp's lucky Adrian Peterson 2007 Ultimate RC gold card has made Mike into a Peterson fan. We discuss that, with phone calls, and more.
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9/12/09: Examining the stigma of collecting
There are millions of sports fans in this country, but do most of them think card-collecting is still for little kids? Mike Schopp takes phone calls from collectors and non-collectors on the subject.
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9/5/09: Are your cards worth grading?
Having been around for a year now, "The Hobby" fields more questions about card grading than any other subject. We revisit grading on this episode. Yes, your middling cards might actually be worth a fortune, if they're in great condition. Make that really, really, really, really great condition. Reed Kasaoka and Mike Schopp discuss this topic and others.
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8/29/09: A's pitcher Brad Ziegler on The Hobby
Oakland A's pitcher Brad Ziegler, a card collector, talks about The Hobby with Mike Schopp. What would ballplayers like autograph-seeking fans to know, and what two current MLB stars does Brad's collection include? Tune in and find out! Also, we talk "manager" and "draft-board" cards on this week's episode.
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8/22/09: Three tips for new collectors
You walk into a hobby store and see a wall of unopened wax boxes. Far cry from the last time you bought cards, riding your bike to the local Mesmer's and plunking down 15 cents for a pack. Mike Schopp has three things you can think about to be able to find what you're looking for, without knowing exactly what each product has to offer.
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8/8/09: Topps traps MLB exclusivity
Major League Baseball awarded Topps exclusive licensing rights for baseball cards starting in 2010. What does this mean to the hobby? Mike Schopp says Upper Deck's loss doesn't have to be a bad thing. Bob Snyder from Dave and Adam's Card World checks in to say that there are some great investment opportunities in vintage cards outside of baseball. Tune in and use the advice to your advantage!
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8/1/09: Hitting the road for the National
Today's the day Mike Schopp takes some money he's been saving and treks to Cleveland for the National Sports Collectors Convention. This is Mike's first trip to the National, and he can't wait. Adam Martin from Dave and Adam's Card World says he's got 30 palettes of stuff, and that he's located next to the ferris wheel. Should be interesting!
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7/25/09: What would you do with a grand?
The National is coming up this last week of July, and many collectors will be heading to Cleveland looking for something exciting to add to their repertoire. Imagine you had a thousand dollars to spend at a card show that had it all -- what would you buy? Collectors, including Mike Schopp, answer this question today on The Hobby. Would a Michael Jordan rookie be a good idea?
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7/18/09: What is my stuff worth?
It's the question collectors are always asking: What is my stuff worth? Mike Schopp gives his advice so that you can know just how to find out, whatever your collection consists of. It's the first of two straight call-in Hobby shows.
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7/11/09: Biggest card show of year drawing near
Ross Forman from the annual spectacle known as "The National" joined us to preview this year's event. It's coming up at the end of July in Cleveland. Go to www.nsccshow.com for information. Mike Schopp took some email from listeners who want to know how to get their kids into collecting, and Reed Kasaoka from Dave & Adam's Card World talked with Mike about the Hobby status of the late Steve McNair.
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6/27/09: Error cards can be thrillers
Not every super-expensive card through the years features a Hall of Fame-caliber player. The names John Littlefield, Bill Ripken and Pancho Herrera are Hobby legends because of mistakes made in the production of their cards. Bob Snyder from Dave & Adam's Card World tells us more. Reed Kasaoka discusses the 1984 Michael Jackson "Thriller" set, and Mike Schopp ranks his top five sets from the 1960s.
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6/20/09: Why is the Wagner T-206 so special?
Michael O'Keeffe, co-author of "The Card", stops by to talk about the legendary T-206 Honus Wagner card, specifically the controversial copy once co-owned by Wayne Gretzky. Just why are this edition and the other Wagners so valuable? O'Keeffe tells the story, and Bob Snyder of Dave & Adam's Card World talks more about The Hobby's most famous set.
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6/13/09: Are your autographs legit?
Joe Orlando, the president of Professional Sports Authenticator (PSA), explains how Hobby analysts can tell real autographs from forgeries, and tells us how PSA bought into the Set Registry concept. Mike Schopp ranks his favorite five card sets from the 1970s, and Reed Kasaoka from Dave & Adam's Card World tells us which kinds of memorabilia are perfect to sell through an auction house. A very interesting and informative episode.
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6/6/09: Kobe, Lebron, and the 1950s
Mike Schopp says it's time to rank the top 5 card sets of the 1950s. Not easy to fill the list out, but in his opinion the number-one choice is a slam dunk. Speaking of dunks, the NBA playoffs have basketball fans buzzing. What are the best rookie cards of Kobe Bryant, Lebron James and Dwight Howard? It's all on this week's episode of "The Hobby".
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5/30/09: Ranking the Top 80s sets
The 1980s marked the Hobby's greatest-ever period of popularity. Cards exploded (not literally, although they might be tossing that around in R&D these days). There were new manufacturers and lots of different looks. Which sets stood above the rest? Mike Schopp gives his Top 5, and his reasons, on this week's episode.
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5/23/09: Posters, and an NBA boom
Remember those posters from the old days you had hanging on your bedroom walls? Neil Flagg and sportsposterwarehouse.com have them all, and there's a shipping discount for "Hobby" listeners that you may want to check out. Also on this edition of "The Hobby", Brad Lohr and Mike Schopp discussed a recent surge in basketball-card popularity, and the several reasons for it.
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5/16/09: Talking Terrell Owens and Patrick Kane
Pat Malacaro hosts for Mike Schopp and talks with Mike and Reed Kasaoka about football and hockey. What kind of Hobby status does Terrell Owens have? Are Patrick Kane cards ready to shoot up? It's all covered here.
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5/9/09: Can you make money at this?
Identifying which products and players are the ones whose Hobby values will increase over time is hard, but not impossible. Adam Martin of Dave & Adam's Card World talks with Mike Schopp about how to get this done, and shares his advice. One hint: That new box you're excited to open -- don't touch it.
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5/2/09: What will Panini do for the Hobby?
Beckett Sports Card Monthly publisher Tracy Hackler says Panini, which has acquired NBA licensing rights and the company Donruss in the past few months, is set up to make a positive impact on the Hobby. Do you agree? Email the show at thehobby@wgr550.com.
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4/25/09: Tips to selling cards online
Matthew Stafford's enormous pre-draft contract was the talk of the sports world Saturday morning. We touched on that, and looked at Stafford from a Hobby perspective. But we spent more time bouncing around Hobby topics like how to get the most for cards online and how to get a valuable baseball authenticated.
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