Do Hobby Influencers Need Knowledge? + Selling a PSA 10 Gretzky Collection + How Low Will You Go?

Do hobby influencers need to know what they're talking about, or is being entertaining enough? How much condition are you willing to sacrifice to own a card you really want? And what would motivate a longtime collector to sell his PSA 10 Wayne Gretzky and vintage Edmonton Oilers collection? This week on Sports Cards Live, Jeremy Lee and David Chase kick things off with the latest SPA Grading Update, before welcoming longtime hobby personality Mike from Junk Wax Hero as our guest co-host. We'll also welcome Matt, a longtime collector and friend of the show, who joins us to share his hobby journey and the story behind his decision to sell his PSA 10 Gretzky and vintage Oilers collection. Then Mike brings two fascinating topics to the table: The State of Hobby Influencers: Does credibility require genuine hobby knowledge, or is there just as much room for personalities whose primary contribution is entertainment? How Low Will You Go? When the card you want is simply too expensive in desirable condition, how much are you willing to compromise? We'll explore low grade, high eye appeal, own appeal, and the difference between wanting a beautiful card and simply wanting to own one. We'll wrap things up with our regular crew of Joe Poirot, Joshua Adams, and Chris McGill for more hobby conversation, opinions, and whatever else comes up along the way. As always, Sports Cards Live is about thoughtful discussion, different perspectives, and celebrating the many ways people enjoy this hobby. JOIN THE CONVERSATION LIVE! We want to hear your opinions in the chat. 👍 Like the video, subscribe to Sports Cards Live, and turn on notifications so you never miss an episode. 🌐 Discover your collector identity with The Hobby Spectrum: https://thehobbyspectrum.com 📖 Pops & Comps is available on Amazon. ------------------------------------------------------------ Please show some love to SCL sponsors and partners: If you'd like to consign your cards with Slab Sharks, reach out to me at jeremy@slabsharks.com and I will help you out and be your rep! Sign up with my link here: https://app.slabsharks.com/sign-up/wq... If you've discovered a vintage collection and need help with valuation and selling, reach out to Leighton Sheldon at Just Collect. Visit https://justcollect.com. Sign up for Card Ladder, please consider using the SCL affiliate link: https://app.cardladder.com/signup?via... Use code SCL to get one year of auctionwire.ai for$100 (45% off) ! If you've got a card you keep not shipping because you can't stomach it — that's what GrailGuard is for. A background-checked courier picks it up in person and carries it door to door, and you watch them on a map GPS tracked the whole way. grailguard.io Mintink offers in person shopping 7 days a week at two Toronto Locations or shop online use promo code SCL5 for 5% off your 1st order @ https://www.mintink.ca/?utm_source=sp... (Worldwide shipping) Check out REA Auctions tri-annual Catalog Auctions and Monthlies and select Sports Cards Live as how you heard about them. https://collectrea.com/ Find out if the biggest card show brand is coming to a city near you! Visit www.frontrowcardshow.com! Mr. Minty offers a full line of substance-free pre-grading supplies, grade prep & evaluation services, and concierge drop-off and pick up PSA submissions. All designed to help collectors save time and money in the expensive grading process. For More go to MrMinty.com, save 25% of products using promo code SCL25. Happy Collecting and keep it Minty! Visit collectorinvestorauctions.com to register to bid in the monthly auctions! If you have an idea to grow the hobby and you need software engineers who understand the space, check out Inferno Red Technology, the enghineers behind some of the hobby's biggest business services. https://infernored.com/ For cards from the 90's or cards of players who played in the 90's, check out https://90sauctions.com for a niche auction house that provides personalized customer service. #SportsCardsLive #SportsCards #TheHobby #WayneGretzky #CardCollecting #JunkWaxHero #PSA #HockeyCards