Slab Talk Sports Card Show
Sports & Recreation Podcasts
This Podcast is all things graded sports cards. I'm your host, Aamil Sarfani and I'll be bringing a real estate investing background to Sports Cards as a means of growing both an investment and a collection! I'll be talking about how I approach the market, why I'm buying certain cards, mistakes I made and will be bringing in guests so you can hear different perspectives. I hope this show helps you in your Sports Card journey! For More Content (IG, Youtube, Tik Tok): https://linktr.ee/slabtalk
Location:
United States
Genres:
Sports & Recreation Podcasts
Description:
This Podcast is all things graded sports cards. I'm your host, Aamil Sarfani and I'll be bringing a real estate investing background to Sports Cards as a means of growing both an investment and a collection! I'll be talking about how I approach the market, why I'm buying certain cards, mistakes I made and will be bringing in guests so you can hear different perspectives. I hope this show helps you in your Sports Card journey! For More Content (IG, Youtube, Tik Tok): https://linktr.ee/slabtalk
Language:
English
Website:
https://linktr.ee/slabtalk
Episodes
Dallas Card Show Recap - Pickups, Market Talk, Trade Night | Ep. 97
9/15/2022
This show was my first time setting up as a dealer at one of the biggest card shows of the year. I always use card shows as an opportunity to shift my collection in real ways and this show wasn't any different. I made some huge sales and pickups as my collection continues to change in this evolving market. I talk about the advantages and disadvantages of setting up as a dealer, how the market feels, and trade night.
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Duration:00:33:26
Mitchell gets Traded and Major PC Changes | Ep. 96
9/6/2022
I'm back! And I'm energized to come back to content in a new way. On this episode, we talk about Donovan Mitchell getting traded and the new about Kevin Durant staying in Brooklyn.
Then I dive into major changes to my PC and more importantly how I approach it. Trading MJ for Justin Herbert?? I'll tell you why and I think I might be on to something.
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Duration:00:31:04
THE NATIONAL Part 2 - Massive Grail Pickups | The Bounce Ep 36
8/3/2022
This is the second part of our National episodes this week. This is the where we really dive into the deals that fundamentally changed our collections for the better. We talk about narrowing our PCs and trading a good long term card for shorter term potential especially if you're having to take a loss on a card. We talk Willie Mays, Bill Russell, Tim Duncan, Hulk Hogan and Justin Herbert just to name a few.
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Duration:00:49:41
THE NATIONAL Vibes and Five Figure Sales - Part One |The Bounce Ep. 35
8/3/2022
The National 2022 is over and... it was AWESOME. It was awesome mostly because Rob and I got to me, the hobby is so alive with a ton of positive energy and momentum, and it was truly the best because of all the listeners that came up and showed some love. We appreciate you. On Part 1 we dive into the vibes of the show, the difference between walking around and setting up as a dealer, and differences between having cash and trading at these card shows. Then we break down a major sale that...
Duration:00:48:00
We Prep for The National! Strategies for Grails and Tips | The Bounce Ep 34
7/20/2022
The National is only one week away and on today's episode we do a full breakdown of our strategy going into what we feel is the Hobby New Year. Aamil talks about his plan to go after a huge Tim Duncan Rookie card as a major staple of his collection and Rob is going in with less of a plan but with the hopes of finding something he's not expecting. Regardless, we both plan on making moves and we also very excited about meeting one another for the first time. We also talk about some logistics...
Duration:00:51:01
Chasing Your Personal Grail Cards and Set Collecting | The Bounce Ep 33
7/13/2022
As always, Rob is making moves... but his mindset is changing and today we talk about it. A couple years ago it felt like we would never be able to get our hands on the cards that truly matter to the collecting world but like everything that goes up, it must come down. And it is now time to be looking at your own personal grail cards because this will be a time over the next weeks, months, and years that it will be possible if you put your mind to it and we definitely are. We also talk about...
Duration:00:47:32
NBA Free Agency and Trades! Outlook for Edwards, Trae, Luka, and KD | The Bounce Ep 32
7/6/2022
Just weeks after the NBA season ends, and the league is already on fire! Major moves including, Gobert to the Timberwolves, Murray to the Hawks, Jalen Brunson to the Knicks and Kevin Durant on the move again? How do the moves affect card values for Anthony Edwards, Donovan MItchell, Luka Doncic, Trae Young and Kevin Durant?
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Duration:00:54:17
Trades are Hard but an Important Tool in Sports Cards | The Bounce Ep 31
6/29/2022
On this episode, Both Rob and I are making moves! One more than the other but not what you think. Aamil is also back in the action having attended trade night in San Antonio at Boomtown Sports Cards. We talk about what card I traded to get a Tua Rookie Donruss Optic Downtown. If you've been following along, you'll definitely recognize the card. Trading is a tool that allows you to change your card collection way faster which can help in giving yourself another strategy if one isn't working...
Duration:00:42:05
At What Point Does a Player's Cards Stop Trading on Potential? | The Bounce Ep 30
6/22/2022
On this episode, as an offshoot of our NBA Finals Recap, we discussed how long does Jayson Tatum have to play before people stop trading his rookie cards on what he could become, but rather what he has done (i.e. the Bradley Beal effect)? And by way, lower the ceiling that people would pay for his cards. We also talk about where Giannis, Luka and Zion falls in their "Trading on Potential" windows. To end the pod, we also discuss how we actually engage with the hobby on a day to day basis and...
Duration:00:38:31
A Deep Dive of the Sports Card Market and NBA Finals | The Bounce Ep 29
6/15/2022
On this episode, Rob and Aamil take a deep dive into what is actually going on in the market. We are at a pivotal time with a lot of negative talk in the market and it's time to really look at the different tiers of cards (high, middle and low end) since the story is different across the tiers. We also look at the Stephen Curry and Lebron James markets to get a sense of whether or not it is better to buy the GOATS or is it better to take some more risks with younger players that have...
Duration:00:46:13
Rob Buys a Babe Ruth Rookie and The National Prep | The Bounce Ep 28
6/8/2022
Rob is already making moves adding a huge 1933 Babe Ruth Goudey Rookie card to his collection. Aamil and Rob also discuss the NBA Finals - is this the worst playoffs as a viewer in the last 10 years? Then, the first of many National preparation conversations. The biggest sports card show of the year will be here in just 48 days. What are they doing now to prepare for the National?
Hosts:
Aamil Sarfani - https://www.instagram.com/theslabtalk/
Rob Girard -...
Duration:00:58:50
Curry and Tatum & Major Life Moves for Rob and Aamil | The Bounce Ep 27
6/1/2022
Aamil is back! Aamil and his wife just moved into the their newly renovated home and we get into the home buying/renovating process. We're adulting on this week's episode. Of course, we also had to get in to Rob's huge Lebron James Rookie Auto pickup from last week. Congrats to our guy Rob. What a pickup. We also discuss the NBA finals. What would it mean to Stephen Curry and Jayson Tatum to win a championship and the ultimate collectability conversation for both.
Hosts:
Aamil Sarfani -...
Duration:00:55:13
Josh with CardLadder Joins - Rob Acquires His $100k Grail and Market Update | The Bounce Ep 26
5/25/2022
With Aamil out this week, Rob brings in a huge guest. Josh with CardLadder joins to talk to Rob about what it means to acquire a huge chase card like the one Rob just acquired with his recent buy of a 2003 Lebron James Ultimate Collections Autograph Rookie /250. Rob and Josh also discuss what's happening in the market. Josh and his team at CardLadder have built one of the biggest data aggregation tools in the hobby so they have access to some of the most up to date and accurate data the...
Duration:00:53:04
Legacy or Potential - What Matters More? | The Bounce Ep 25
5/18/2022
The guys start off by recapping Rob's experience at Rick Probstein's Autographfest Card Show in New Jersey this past weekend. They talk about what the show was like and how it was to see Ric Flair, Allen Iverson Michael Vick and more in person. The main topic of the show is a discussion about what drives more people to buy a player's cards - a player's Legacy or rather the potential a player has. We discuss the Giannis, Tatum, Stephen Curry, and the Chris Paul markets as part of that...
Duration:00:55:36
Shaking Up Your Collection and Taking Losses | The Bounce Ep 24
5/11/2022
If you've been listening you know that Aamil has struggled on what to do next with his collection. With a lot of money tied up in nice high end cards, that can mean less activity in the hobby, and that's opposite of what we want out of this hobby. Aamil and Rob dive into what it means to truly buy cards for the long term and adjusting expectations as a lot of things have changed in the hobby. They also talk about taking into consideration some of the macroeconomic trends that are taking...
Duration:00:57:33
Rick Probstein Joins: All Things Consignment, Shill Bidding, Felons, and Second Chances in the Hobby
5/4/2022
Rick Probstein is the Biggest Consignment house on eBay under "Probstein123". If you're looking at cards on eBay, you've definitely come across cards being sold through his consignment house. We answer questions like what is consignment, why do people use it, and how auction houses operate in the hobby. Consignment also has a darker side as well. It's the center of the conversation when we talk about shill bidding and some of the market manipulation that can occur because of the natural...
Duration:00:52:55
On The Way to a $100,000 Card | The Bounce Ep 22
4/27/2022
It is no secret that Rob's goal is to obtain a $100,000 Grail Card by the end of the year. At last weekend's Hoftra Card Show, Rob got $34,000 closer to that goal. We talk through what card he sold, how the deal went down, and what's next for Rob and Aamil in the collecting journey's.
Hosts:
Aamil Sarfani - https://www.instagram.com/theslabtalk/
Rob Girard - https://www.instagram.com/sportscardtherapist/
The Slab Talk Youtube Channel -...
Duration:01:13:05
Erik Myers Joins: Leveling Up Your Collection | The Bounce Ep 21
4/20/2022
Hobby legend Erik Myers joins the show. He has been collecting for 16 years and own a multi-million dollar collection having some of the biggest collectible you can think of. We talk about navigating a high end market that is much harder to get into with the prices having exploded over the last two years and how he would be thinking about leveling up his collection if he started today. We talk about the importance of using data research tools and being a student of the hobby. We also debate...
Duration:00:57:15
Rob Sells His Tatum Rookie Card for a Huge Profit | The Bounce Ep 20
4/13/2022
Rob only bought his Tatum Flawless Rookie Patch Auto card just about 6 weeks ago and in that time period, he nearly double his money. In this episode we dissect how the deal went down, how he negotiated it, and what his thought process was on this flip. It is a great episode where Aamil and Rob really talk about the types of decisions that are being made during a transaction like this.
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Duration:00:52:12
NBA Playoff Check in and Pop Culture/Gary Vee in the Hobby | The Bounce Ep 19
4/6/2022
Both Aamil and Rob have some major cards of players playing in this years playoffs including Tatum, Morant, Giannis, and Steph Curry. We talk about what our plans our with those cards and how we think about those plays heading into the post season. Over the last week, there have also been some huge names in pop culture that have participated in the hobby. Logan Paul wore his $5.3m Pikachu card around his neck at Wrestlemania and Drake participated in a box break with Ken Goldin. What do...
Duration:01:06:03