This is just one opinion from a long time collector that has gotten out of the hobby for the past 15 years. Once in a while I miss the fun of pack busting. I have a huge Andy Van Slyke collection (among others) that I built largely through online trading, card shows and occasionally getting lucky with packs. Putting a collection together that way was a blast. I got older and technology allowed me to just click/buy anything that I wanted. Obscure, rare, stuff that was harder to find.... became as simple as a few clicks and it was mine. This collecting bug for many of us was not about what we had.... but about what we were trying to find and acquire. Its not very satisfying - IMO - to just buy everything without having to hunt, wait, or get lucky. Its not the destination, its the journey! I remember going to card shows, hunting for Andy Van Slyke cards. (rarely an expensive pursuit) I'd leave the show with 20-25 new ones, costing me 8 bucks total, and being thrilled at each find. That's what I miss. I have a bunch of stupid parallels and weird variation or regional cards to get now to finish my Van Slyke checklist, all certainly valid entries to my collection... but given the cost of them, the joyless process of paying cash for something easily obtained....... its hard to get motivated to do it. It was more fun getting Van Slykes than having Van Slykes if that makes any sense.

@BaseballCardJunkiesTV

5 жыл бұрын

Sounds like you have quite the Van Slykes collection.

@TheBoxBreakers

5 жыл бұрын

@steve parkin we have several Andy Van Slyke pack openings, if you want a free giveaway let us know about it and we'll send you Free Van Slyke for your collection.

My Collecting Mistakes as a new collector: Not budgeting - spending on impulse and spending more than you thought you would. Not realizing the 2 reasons for collecting - entertainment and investing, and confusing the 2. Buying just to buy without thoroughly enjoying the purchase. Buying cards without a clear focus for the collection. Not spending enough time with the cards you do have before buying more.

@BaseballCardJunkiesTV

7 жыл бұрын

There is a video to be made on JUST these topics! May have to do a Baseball Card Collecting 102!

@LunOta87

6 жыл бұрын

I am new to the hobby, I just posted an above comment on the "categories" I would like to collect. However I do enjoy opening a new pack but that could be the beginners buzz. I have read NOT to buy the small packs at local stores if you have a desired goal, but to just buy the cards you want directly. I guess what I am asking is, what would be a good reason to buy the packs you see at target or walmart or anything like that?

@darrensmalley3966

6 жыл бұрын

Ryan Quinn - I determined that buying small retail packs is good to simply see what the base card design is like. I would buy them to see if I would like to buy the higher end products of a certain brand. When I first collected, I wish I had bought one small pack of each product first before deciding on one brand to focus on. For me, set building is enjoyable, so that is my answer. Others who have different collection goals would answer differently. Carboardconnection.com has great articles on collecting. Enjoy the hobby!

I've been collecting most of my life...and this is why I watch ur videos! We can always keep learning.....luv da channel!

@BaseballCardJunkiesTV

4 жыл бұрын

There is always something new to learn in the hobby

Stumbled across this video in the suggestions and was completely surprised! I've been following Nate for a few years now and somehow didn't even know about this joint channel! Great stuff fellas, super helpful vid for new collectors and even some good tips for us vets!

@BaseballCardJunkiesTV

6 жыл бұрын

Thanks for checking out the video. Eric and I have been at it on this channel for about two years now.

Watched this when I first started collecting several months ago. Wached it again just now (a year after it was posted). Makes me re-examine my collecting goals and focus. I realize I enjoy making sets not for investment but just for the fun of it. As a new collector it's been fun to see the collection grow and change as I learn more. The other day I soent 6 hours to whittle down my collection and gave 2/3rds of it away. For me, that was fun spending time with the cards. Thanks for the vid!

@BaseballCardJunkiesTV

7 жыл бұрын

Thanks for the awesome feedback! We are VERY happy you found this video so useful! Thanks for watching Darren Smalley, and happy collecting!

Love collecting! Great to spread the knowledge.

@BaseballCardJunkiesTV

4 жыл бұрын

Thanks a bunch for checking out the channel John!

Keep up the good work, guys. Just recently got back into the hobby and always look forward to BBCJtv episodes and your individual account videos.

@BaseballCardJunkiesTV

7 жыл бұрын

James Mengel thanks for watching man! just glad people find our videos informative and entertaining! ~Eric "Titanic Taters"

This is a stellar video for a new collector! Great work guys!

@BaseballCardJunkiesTV

6 жыл бұрын

Thanks for the kind words! Glad you enjoyed it

Very Informative! I've been out of the hobby for years. Decided to come back and found out that the "Lingo" has totally changed. Thank you for this video.

@BaseballCardJunkiesTV

5 жыл бұрын

We are glad to help, it can be overwhelming

almost everything I've learned about modern baseball card collecting I've been learning from you guys. thanks a bunch

@BaseballCardJunkiesTV

7 жыл бұрын

pepino man thanks bud, glad you found it helpful! ~Eric "Titanic Taters"

@pepinoman9271

7 жыл бұрын

very helpful, thank you

I love this video this is the type of videos I watched before I started collecting again in the 2012 season.. Awesome awesome video

@TitanicTaters

7 жыл бұрын

NYG/NYM pcCards glad you enjoyed it! Thanks for watching

Great video. Def cleared up a bunch of stuff for me. Thank you. I subscribed

@BaseballCardJunkiesTV

6 жыл бұрын

Thanks for the sub and kind words!

Dont forget to have fun. Some people get too serious about it. Dont get your hope's up on getting the coolest cards in the boxes you buy.

@BaseballCardJunkiesTV

4 жыл бұрын

Having fun is the key, thanks for the comment!

Nice video! I really enjoyed watching your video. Been collecting since 2014. My biggest mistake was not collecting names. Players who was in line for the mvps etc. Last two years I been doing a lot better.

@BaseballCardJunkiesTV

5 жыл бұрын

Thanks for tuning in!

Love these videos, even though I don't collect baseball the content keeps me coming back for more. I would love to see a segment on counterfeits and how to shop safely for cards and other collectibles.

@BaseballCardJunkiesTV

6 жыл бұрын

We did make a video talking about this subject matter a few months back.

Great informative video, I’m collecting soccer but it’s almost the same thing except we don’t have a value to rookie cards. Thank you for the knowledge:)

@BaseballCardJunkiesTV

4 жыл бұрын

Thanks for tuning in!

Great video guys. appreciate the new knowledge. Things have changed so much sense the 80's. I Remember when Autographs on a card was considered a ruined card. anyways looking forward to watching more of your videos.

@BaseballCardJunkiesTV

4 жыл бұрын

Thanks a bunch for tuning in!

I always love watching your videos

@BaseballCardJunkiesTV

3 жыл бұрын

Glad you like them!

You guys are awesome, love your videos. Thanks for helping out the newbies like me.

@BaseballCardJunkiesTV

5 жыл бұрын

Thanks a bunch for the kind words

Definitely agree on spending wisely. I still like to buy hobby boxes just for the thrill of the opening - a treasure hunt so to speak - but have been doing a lot more looking for specific cards.

@BaseballCardJunkiesTV

6 жыл бұрын

That is great that you enjoy the hobby using differed avenues!

Your videos have taught me so much, I went out today and bought my first box from a local hobby shop and pulled a 1/1 auto Jose Conseco! Thank you so much! I can't believe i've wasted so much on Retail.

@BaseballCardJunkiesTV

6 жыл бұрын

Congratulations on the epic pull!

@HoldenJohnson

6 жыл бұрын

BaseballCardJunkiesTV thank you!

Great advice, ty. Subbed🤘🏻

@BaseballCardJunkiesTV

5 жыл бұрын

Thanks for tuning in, we are glad the video helped.

Yes I'm the victim of the Junk era. But I have to admit, I wouldn't trade those years for anything. As a kid, buying those packs, chasing the UD Griffey or the Jerome Walton face profile card, or the Murphy reverse card... etc ...etc. The point was, that we were all hoping those cards will bring so much money in 20-40 years. Now that I'm back in the game, I've learnt a few things over the years. Before I drift off too far, I like to comment you (both of you) on your love for the game. I've watched a lot of your videos and i can still see that you two still have that fire and desires. As for me, after over 20 years later, I see this game as more of an investment. I came up a fool proof method that will guarantee at lease my money back (of course minus the inflation). At this point, if I chose to liquidate I would quadruple my money. BUT THE POINT IS, I don't even look at these cards anymore. When I get them in the mail and after a few mandatory cross references, they go directly into storage. Perhaps due to other obligations and priorities. So, I do have mad respect for you both. KEEP UP THE GOOD GAME.

@TitanicTaters

7 жыл бұрын

jeeter lind thanks for watching, and for the compliments!

Glad I came across this. Such great info for me whom would like to re enter the baseball sports card world. Nate seem like a funny dude lol.

@BaseballCardJunkiesTV

5 жыл бұрын

Thanks for tuning in, hopefully this channel will be helpful.

LOVE IT GUYS!!!!KEEP UP THE GOOD WORK!!!!!!!

@TitanicTaters

8 жыл бұрын

Thanks! We appreciate the positive support!

The single best channel on KZread.

@BaseballCardJunkiesTV

5 жыл бұрын

Thanks for tuning in!

great video guys. very informative. one other thing for people to look for when buying is stock photo compared to original photos. make sure its the real photo.

@TitanicTaters

8 жыл бұрын

this is definitely important; we'll cover it in the follow up/update for sure

Watched this one a few times, always good.

@BaseballCardJunkiesTV

6 жыл бұрын

Glad you like the video Josh!

awesome tips guys love the video

@BaseballCardJunkiesTV

7 жыл бұрын

cardcollector102579 as always: Thanks homie! ~Eric "Titanic Taters"

Excellent video and pointers for newcomers to collecting. I also know what your username means Nate! But I won't spoil it for others. You talked about it awhile back in one of your videos.

@TitanicTaters

8 жыл бұрын

and I'm the one that is the super collector lol

Thanks, fellas. Super helpful for someone coming back to the hobby after 15 years away. Question for you: Is there any reason at all to buy retail packs or boxes?

Great videos guys, thank you!

@BaseballCardJunkiesTV

5 жыл бұрын

Thanks for tuning in

Like your video guys its very infarmitive ..am just getting in the hobby ..and guys you,re making it fun for me ..keep doing the great job

@BaseballCardJunkiesTV

3 жыл бұрын

Awesome! Thank you!

Great channel, keep up the great work!!!!

@BaseballCardJunkiesTV

7 жыл бұрын

Thanks for watching Tim!

@BaseballCardJunkiesTV

7 жыл бұрын

stephen miller I don't know a whole lot about those... I think they were a special commemorative set released by Topps that you could only order online...? I'd say Topps has already made the max on those cards, so not a lot of upwards potential for you. You never know though, the Cubs could make it to the world series in 2017 and collectors could gain some interest in those sets as there might be some kind of rarity value to them

Love your videos and advise thank you

@BaseballCardJunkiesTV

5 жыл бұрын

Thanks you for the suppoet

Great Info:, Great Video for the Beginner & maybe for some Ole folks also. Always remember to, Collect The Hobby

@BaseballCardJunkiesTV

6 жыл бұрын

Thanks for tuning to one our first videos!

Thanks for the video guys. What surface (table/mat/granite/etc) is best when handling/sorting your cards?

@BaseballCardJunkiesTV

3 жыл бұрын

All are fine as long as your careful

Awesome vid thanks guys

@BaseballCardJunkiesTV

4 жыл бұрын

Your welcome!

This is extremely helpful. Thank you very much. I have always placed a large premium on grade, mainly because I do not have the know how to evaluate the condition of the card. May I have some advice on how to evaluate how centered, or how sharp a card is? Bgs also has a grade for auto which I think is silly. Would that be your opinion too? Thanks!

I saw where somebody bought the Otani 1/1 for over $3000. Many BO forum members commented that it went too cheap. Made me feel better about my 1/1 Kershaw and Harper Gypsy Queen Box Toppers. An apples to oranges comparison for sure , but at a fifth the price for the pair, there is almost zero downside.

Great job guys

great video! just got back into the hobby a few years ago and have been pretty discouraged. I learned a lot from your video, including that the number one thing I liked about collecting, is also the worst......breaking boxes. I guess I'm a product of the junk wax Era. the hobby for me was always treated more like lottery tickets. buying a pack and hoping to pull something good. buying singles just doesn't scratch that itch.

@BaseballCardJunkiesTV

7 жыл бұрын

GPadugan glad you found it helpful! I, like you, used to LOVE busting boxes and ripping packs back in the late 80s/early 90s! Now, I just feel like I need a shower afterwards because I feel dirty and used lol. but it's still fun sometimes. I still try to stay away. singles and even "lots" are the way to go now. happy collecting! ~Eric "Titanic Taters"

What is your advice on what to do you do with all the extra cards you get from pack and boxes that are not very valuable? Just started but have alot from Topps 2020 series 1. Thanks. Lets Go Mets!

Thanks guys 👍

@BaseballCardJunkiesTV

6 жыл бұрын

Thanks you for the channel support!

Would be really cool if you gentlemen would go over all the terminology today used for sportscards, especially on sites like Whatnot. I can't understand half of those terms they use. Thank you.

just found your channel - well done guys! I'm one of those getting back into collecting after 30 years or so. What are your thoughts on the various software that are out there to help with organizing, documenting, etc... reading reviews - well, so clear cut winners. Also as, using your words, ambassadors to the hobby - how do you share/ display your collections? Or point me to the episode that you covered these please?

@BaseballCardJunkiesTV

5 жыл бұрын

There is a huge community of collectors here on You Tube. Many great channels with different ways of displaying there collections. You can start by checking out our personal channels TitanicTatters and topps85401. The most popular sights for cataloging collections is "Trading Card Database" and "Beckett Market Place". Welcome back to the hobby and happy collecting

Who still collects for the fun of it? 🙋🏻‍♂️

@BaseballCardJunkiesTV

4 жыл бұрын

That is the only way to collect, if your not having fun it's a business.

Preciate this video!

@BaseballCardJunkiesTV

4 жыл бұрын

Thanks

Love the overall video. Agree almost completely, except for not collecting BVG for vintage. In my opinion they are still the best case, looks & feels the best. Has a soft case inside and because they are less I tend to sell them for more than PSA for example.

@BaseballCardJunkiesTV

6 жыл бұрын

Thanks for sharing your opinion on the BVG slabs.

Wise advice!

@BaseballCardJunkiesTV

5 жыл бұрын

Thanks for tuning in

Maybe you have done a video on how to best store vintage cards. Have you? What I'm reading is that older cards, 50" and 60" are possibly different sizes than newer one. Correct? I want to store my vintage cards better than in sleeves in binders. Please advise on how to best approach this.

Also and 19 78 I acquired a dodgers pennant from a baseball camp in LA autographs all over it even autographs from a few Giants some A's there is a Dusty Baker on there there was Jerry Ruess Sandy Koufax there was couple other autographs I couldn't make out but I've had that in my collection for years was a good fined he traded it for some lunch money actually about lunch three days in a row for it. Really nice guy what a score !

@BaseballCardJunkiesTV

5 жыл бұрын

That's awesome!

I would love for you guys to have a podcast! Post it weekly on spotify, that would be amazing. But also I am starting to collect more vintage cards. Should I start saving up for the most expensive or should I go for the cheapest and work my way up. Im looking to collect 1933 Goudey and t209 1906-1909

@BaseballCardJunkiesTV

6 жыл бұрын

That is a great idea, where talking about doing that now!

I'm getting back into the collecting game and wondered if there was any good organization software that I could input my older stuff. I was hoping there would be a nice downloadable database as I was a set builder in the past and DO NOT want to input every single card by hand. Any ideas?

@BaseballCardJunkiesTV

4 жыл бұрын

"Trading Card Database" and "Beckett" both have what your looking for.

Thanks for the great video! I have a couple questions. I collect Cincinnati Reds team sets from Topps. Should I focus on chrome cards or regular series 1,2, update cards. I personally don't like the look of chrome cards but wondering if they are that much more desirable. Is a bowman RC better than a Topps RC or vice versa? Thanks! I'm subscribed now.

@BaseballCardJunkiesTV

6 жыл бұрын

+Jacob Burress chrome is more desirable in the hobby, but, that being said, if you don't like the look of chrome then don't collect it. This hobby is so personal... you are going to look through your collection more than anyone, and what's the point of looking through something you don't like...? Generally speaking, with modern rookie year cards (that have a RC label), the topps cards tend to be more popular, if only because bowman already has cards featuring players from prior years. Usually the really hot card will be a parallel of an earlier bowman card. Hope that helps! ~Eric "Titanic Taters"

@JacobWilliam

6 жыл бұрын

BaseballCardJunkiesTV thanks!

Thank this helped

@BaseballCardJunkiesTV

5 жыл бұрын

We appreciate your feedback

Hey guys, I’m getting back into collecting, and interested in football cards. What brands would you recommend collecting?

Thank you guy's...Jason

@BaseballCardJunkiesTV

4 жыл бұрын

Your welcome

You guys ROCK!!

@BaseballCardJunkiesTV

5 жыл бұрын

Thanks for tuning in

@chris_stoller18

5 жыл бұрын

@@BaseballCardJunkiesTV Happy Holidays to You both.

Great video. Does every reprint card say on the card reprint?

@BaseballCardJunkiesTV

5 жыл бұрын

I wish they did

Can you please do an updated video and incorporate the the current products put out....the info in this video is great but a 2020 version would be personally helpful to many...thanks for all of your content.

@BaseballCardJunkiesTV

3 жыл бұрын

When we start recording new content we may do that, thanks for tuning in!

Have you guys ever used the free sports card pricing guide Card Mavin? Just wondering what your opinion is on that site.

@BaseballCardJunkiesTV

3 жыл бұрын

No

Like many collectors, I grew up in the 80’s and saw the boom and crash in the early 90’s with my collection. It was still a great lesson in supply and demand. I’m interested in getting back into collecting as my focus would be 1980’s PSA graded rookies of the 4 sports. 1981 Topps Montana, 1989 UD Griffey, 1986 Fleer Barkley, etc. It looks like PSA 8 is in my price range for most of these rookie cards as PSA 9 is alittle out of my range and PSA 10 is not even on my radar. Is it worth it to have a collection of PSA 8’s from that era? I’m collecting for the fun again, but obviously I still want them to hold their value as I know they won’t appreciate much. I do worry PSA 9’s and 10’s rookies are overvalued in this market, but I could be wrong? Interested on your opinions?

@BaseballCardJunkiesTV

6 жыл бұрын

The price of the higher grades is partly driven by the completive nature of the collectors in the set registries. Buy the card not the grade, 8's are a great collector grade and you can get much more bang for your buck.

Great information and advice. Thanks for sharing. Question: I find on occasion "small" cards in a pack. What are those called?

@BaseballCardJunkiesTV

5 жыл бұрын

The small cards are simply called mini's

@phale925

5 жыл бұрын

@@BaseballCardJunkiesTV thank you.

Well, I totally agree - if you want a card then just buy it - don't go out and spend tons of money on boxes if you're only looking for one card. Now on the flip side of that you can always but a product, break it and maybe you will but if you don't there are numerous message boards online where people trade all the time. So you may not pull what you're looking for but you will certainly (usually) will pull something someone else wants and you can trade. That's what I do because I enjoy breaking product and I have good luck as far as value and in most circumstances you'll get your value out of the product, you may just not get the cards you want - but that's why we trade, that's what the hobby's about... And yes try to buy hobby unless you're looking for format exclusives.

What about breaking up hand collected sets for rookies that Are in there that are worth more, For grading?

1 minute into the video abd I wonder where was this 6 months ago *(I wasn't a subb then) and man is this needed. When I came back and saw everything graded, refractor this refractor that, numbered cards, authentic issued autos, and so on... I was lost and and actually a little angry. After that went away I found for the most part my beautiful childhood hobby alive again. I still see some shadyness out there... Those same guys trying to make the numbers wirk in their favor BUT mostly great guys like you reminding you why I love this stuff... #SALUTE #FROMCALIFORNIA

@caseywalker1714

7 жыл бұрын

*****​​ The whole *game worn* vs *player worn* finding out print runs and how limited a card is helps gage the value. Also since I've been back I have avoided the hype train... During the season DAK & ZEKE cards were not going to hold realistic value. It's like buying a new car off the lot and the value immediately drops... Im just starting to look at cards from Seger/Bryant or Dak/Zeke (players I like) because the market has settled down to a more realistic point to purchase. Also there use to be a ZILLON 86 DONRUSS CANSECO cards so people all had them... Now the just make 100 variations of the same player but number them by making small changes to each card *the exact samething as a ZILLION CANSECO's* just repackaged. They do it with JORDAN shoes all the time. I highly suggest buying cards/products that speak to you and to not try and do anything better then break even. The love of it should take priority... VINTAGE cards I grew up loving are obtainable so I love it. Have fun and trust your gut. Great guys right here... Also COMC, 4 SHARP CORNERS, & most EBAY singles are awesome. #SALUTE

Are cards that are in the packs and boxes at places like Target not good? Can you get a big box store card graded? Meaning can I send a random card out of a pack to be graded?

@tophatter74

4 жыл бұрын

Yes u certainly can. The cards from those stores are the same as any high end place. The difference is that the packaging they come in might be less likely for u to hit a rare card. If u want a rare card it's easier and maybe even cheaper to just buy that specific card online.

Great video!! I collected as a child, now I'm 34 I collected Don mattingly only, in late 90's early 2000's I was out of the loop, but got back into it here+there, life happens and slowed down collecting, now over the past 10 years I been collecting a lot! How do you guys feel about 1/1's 1/5's etc...? I try to always grab all number ones if possible in autos, (if the condition is mint). In my hay day I always thought I would be able to obtain every mattingly card, until they started making all the 1/1 cards, no way one person will own them all. I also will just pay! If it's what I want price wouldn't matter. So question on my mattingly collection, my goal is to try TRY lol to get the run in all types and brands that I like. Ex. get all the signature series colors, try to get all topps museum auto colors etc. mattingly is still very very sought after!! You guys have way more expierence in modern new era cards. Is this the way to go? I would really like every single mattingly made, but that won't happen I know this. I have 1/1's so know other mattingly collector are in same boat as I am. Would just like your thoughts. I will be making a video soon of a mattingly room with almost all my cards. (Recently bought house with extra room for that reason. Lol) thanks guys sorry for long comment. Thank you

@BaseballCardJunkiesTV

6 жыл бұрын

As a player collector I go for all the cards numbered to 10 or more, If I can pick up lower numbered cards that is a bonus.

Thanks for doing this video guys! Huge help to me, trying to get back into the hobby and sift thru a sea of new product. 85401...I had to cheat and look up card number 401 from the 85 set ha ha, still have my Big Mac card and still love it! Even if it's not worth a kabillion dollars anymore!

@topps85401

8 жыл бұрын

Good Job Aaron! McGwire was my main PC before Bonds.

@TitanicTaters

8 жыл бұрын

glad it was helpful for you. I think we are going to do an update to this soon... we did miss some things; but with all the different stuff available and involved in the hobby it's hard to get it all in to a 21 minute video. as always, thanks for watching!

@aparise1

8 жыл бұрын

Titanic Taters Understandable that you might miss something. The discussion about rookie cards was super helpful....since getting back into the hobby I've been clueless about what cards to pursue. In 1987 it was pretty simple ha ha ha

Hey, have you heard of MLB Champions? The figures are on the blockchain so you can always verify how many figures are in existence. Theres a gaming aspect to it also that rewards you with more figures if you play well. Would love your input on this type of collecting.

@BaseballCardJunkiesTV

5 жыл бұрын

Sorry... never heard of it

I have an unopened 91 Fleer set, Green, says 732 +50 stickers on bottom right. Bought from Hooks Drugs, 29.99, in your opinion do you think it’s worth it to open and go for the individual cards that are popular or just keep it unopened!

@BaseballCardJunkiesTV

4 жыл бұрын

You can find the unopened complete set online for $5-$10 these days... hopefully that's the price you paid for it in 1991

What is your take on vintage wrappers and display boxes

@BaseballCardJunkiesTV

3 жыл бұрын

Cool items to collect!

Great informative video. I'm really out of date, been twenty years since I've bought a pack. But I think the bug has bitten me again, I'm soaking up all the info I can find.

@BaseballCardJunkiesTV

5 жыл бұрын

Have fun with the hobby, it's changed a lot and is a blast these days!

Thank you for the great video! I am new to the hobby and am getting into it just for fun and build my own collection. With a few exceptions, I don't plan on buying high end cards so to speak (yet). I want a binder of every yrs: World Series 25 man team, AL/NL All Star starting lineups/ pitchers and AL/NL rookie/MVP. Are these "categories" a waste of time? I do know they sell World Series team packs at the end of the season. Also, I found the "Topps Now" cards interesting to keep cards of milestone moments for players and the game. (For example, I have become a huge Aron Judge fanatic and would like the cards they make if and when he breaks the rookie HR record.) Are there other cards out there that capture "moments"? Other than that, I want to collect all things Yankees and Cardinals as that is mine and my Fiance's favorite teams. g As well as any hall of famer's from around the league. I plan on only buying "Topps" as of right now and have gotten the series 1 and 2 packs. Should I be buying something else to improve my desired collection? Any tips would be great. Thank you and sorry for being long winded, Ryan

@BaseballCardJunkiesTV

6 жыл бұрын

The best advice we can give if your not an investor and pure collector is collect what you like. We really like your idea's for what would make a fun collection. Thanks for watching!

Hi, two questions: 1. I want to start a collection but all my heroes like Clemens, Bond, McGuire, Canseco etc...had their careers and card values blown up by the steroid bust bomb. Other than sentimental value, is there any other reason to still collect such players? 2. Is there a difference in value between the sticker autographs and the on card one's, and are the sticker one's worth investing in? Thanks in advance, great channel! :)

@BaseballCardJunkiesTV

6 жыл бұрын

I personally PC Mcgwire, and Nate's PC is Bonds... While we are labeled "super collectors" as far as those two players go, there certainly is merit to still collecting those players, ESPECIALLY key rookies, rare inserts/parallels and autographs... even early game used materials (pre 2003-2004). For example, all of their KEY rookie cards graded PSA 9 (or even better: PSA 10) fetch pretty handsome sums (I bought my 1985 Topps Tiffany McGwire RC for around $90 about 3 years ago, an example of that same card sold for $290 on Dec 2, 2017 on ebay, and sold for over $500 in October 2017 TWICE). Rare 90s inserts of these players also sell very VERY well. Both of these examples are HOT in the hobby right now. Depending on the type of sticker auto, some can still be very attractive to buyers, but as a general rule: on card autos are more sought after

My first couple months collecting trading selling etc. still don't know much still learning. Only have 3 pcs. Have bought three hobby boxes so far. Best hits have still come from retail blaster boxes.

@BaseballCardJunkiesTV

6 жыл бұрын

Check out all out videos, hopefully we can help you a bit. Thanks for the comment

Thanks guys appreciate it starting to get back into it started mid-70s stop in the mid eighties but in that time I acquired a lot no cash involved tons of Petros sons of Henderson Johnny bench, also acquired a bunch of Willie Mays Mickey Mantle 1 babe Ruth terrible condition unfortunately lots of really cool rookie cards my father-in-law just passed recently at age 97 and I got first pick all the cards that I wanted I'm not even through it's collapsing he left I pulled out some outrageous surprises I'll just leave it at that for now can't wait to get through this collection I will though say tons of autographs rookie cards Ken Griffey jr. Frank White a lot of 70s dodgers Sandy Koufax thanks again guys ! Little side note my wife she grabbed a few older cards before I got to father-in-law's collection I think it was like five or six card she took 1 include a pee wee Reese near mint condition sold it for fifty bucks what a joke I will never live to let her down on that one LOL

@BaseballCardJunkiesTV

5 жыл бұрын

Sounds like you have a great collection to go through.

where can i get a universal listng of baseball cards? I have lots of older cards....pre 1970's but want to have checklist to see what i have versus ones i do not have. Something perhaps to download into excel spreadsheet.

@BaseballCardJunkiesTV

6 жыл бұрын

There is a community of vintage collectors on a form called NET54. There is also the standard catalog of baseball cards that will identify different issues including the ones that are not main stream. We may answer this question in our next video.

Hey guys great info, I'm looking to get started on collecting cards I have more interest in team building, but I don't really know which brand to buy got any ideas on were to start?

@discoszn6403

5 жыл бұрын

Eli Garza topps chrome I started with that if you have the money buy a box of it try to avoid individual packs if you can to avoid getting repackaged cards. It is unlikely you would probably be fine with individuals packs though. I’d definitely recommend topps chrome or regular topps update series

@eligarza7919

5 жыл бұрын

@@discoszn6403 thank you.

@BaseballCardJunkiesTV

5 жыл бұрын

Check out your local card shop and buy the cards that peek your interest. For team collectors the most popular are the flagship Topps sets

@tenfourproductionsllc

5 жыл бұрын

collect the team you like the most to be honest. Or sort them all by team only, actually easier than keeping track of 100s of different sets of cards. If you ever have to sell, having them sorted by team MIGHT get some interest from collectors, even if they are from the junk wax era.

Great video guys.. I enjoyed it. I have a question for ya... do you like/dislike screwdown holders for single high end cards? I've been collecting for 30 years using screwdowns and then stored inside thick custom boxes that I line with good quality Styrofoam. I have both vintage and the newer thick auto-relic cards ...and of course I use the proper thickness holders. I haven't ever had any negative issues so far, other than with refractors sleeved and put in top loaders, but that's another topic. But I've heard "somewhere" ...that it's not good to store cards in screwdowns. Soooo... I'd appreciate your thoughts on it. And if you'd be so kind as to suggest the best way to store refractor sets too? Thanks a lot.

@BaseballCardJunkiesTV

5 жыл бұрын

In many cases screw downs can damage modern cards. I prefer one touches or toploaders

@tenfourproductionsllc

5 жыл бұрын

screw down holders also can distort the real condition of the card.

It is all about the hunt dues, the hunt is the thrill hell with that one card I love the hunt. I am a Master set builder which often end into super master sets; all about the hunt baby.

What do you guys think of the 1989 Upper Deck Randy Johnson and PSA 9 or 10

@BaseballCardJunkiesTV

5 жыл бұрын

That is a great card, it's affordable in any condition

I have been getting back into cards from the 80s, I have been buying psa/dna cards from eBay but they don’t have a grade. What’s your thoughts on psa/dna cards

@BaseballCardJunkiesTV

4 жыл бұрын

Sounds like you are buying cards with the players' signatures on them...? I personally have several. However, if the card does not have a signature on it, you DEFINITELY want a grade. Thanks for watching! ~Eric #TitanicTaters

good video , I'm looking to collect football cards but this information can transfer over

@TheMemesDaily1

6 жыл бұрын

I had the same question. I'm collecting Football, BaseBall and a few other cards

I remember when Tim Salmon and Mike Piazza started out and Piazza was the hardest card to get on the other hand Salmon wasnt and they were both ROY

@BaseballCardJunkiesTV

4 жыл бұрын

That is a great memory for you!

If you were to grade cards who would you prefer, Beckett or psa? I've watched the packers guy videos on psa vs. Beckett so I was just curious of your input on getting cards graded. I have a whole slew of mattinglys that I wanna send out. (autos, game used, jumbos, and 1/1's) I have some graded already from both sides Beckett and psa. I like the way they both seal their cards, Beckett seems a little harder to get gem mints. From what I see is psa grades is more sought after than Beckett grades.however Beckett gives a price on graded cards through them. They don't list psa graded card prices. It would be nice if psa and Beckett would combine their graded cards for better pricing and population reports. I have a few psa gem 10 mattingly autos that are population 1. THROUGH PSA. Does Beckett have one of these autos as a gem 10 I don't know. That's why it would be nice if they combined them together so we as collectors would know both sides Beckett and psa. Thanks you in advance for any info. You guys have a lot of great info!! Thank you again!!

@BaseballCardJunkiesTV

6 жыл бұрын

PSA

great video guys. Very helpful. So im new to this hobby. I collected as a kid, but ive gotten back into it and its a lot different. I bought a hobby box of Allen & Ginter's and I got the best hit I think possible. I bought the hobby box on e-bay, and at the time I was suspicious of everything on e-bay because I see people selling hooby packs, and id say to myself, "Those are probably resealed with a foodsaver." Does that happen a lot? and about this hit, when I grabbed the pack I noticed it was ripped. First I noticed it was thicker then the rest, then I saw the tear, I thought my box was compermised. Then I pulled out a John Smoltz auto / relic book card, #ed 10/10, with a red white and blue patch, with a seam right down the middle. I thought, "Well no way these were looked through, no one is going to stick this back in there." Now im starting to wonder if its even real. Do you think in might be fake, and if not, what do you think I can get for it and how do you think I should go about selling it.

@BaseballCardJunkiesTV

4 жыл бұрын

Sounds like you got a nice hit out of that Ginter box.

I just got back into collecting, I use to collect a lot like everybody else my age during the late 80s and early 90s and one thing that blew my mind is all the different brands there are now. I remember there was only topps, donruss, fleer, and score. Then early 90s upper deck came out, now everything is topps and a little bit of donruss. I was checking out the Beckett book to check my old cards and none them are hardly worth shit lol. I started looking at today’s cards and boy do they look amazing compared to the 80s and 90s and worth a lot more. So I started searching for Aaron Judge RC and started buying hobby boxes, the affordable ones. I am not overpaying for any boxes. So far it’s been fun, I’ve gotten quite a few RC from players in 2018. The 2017 boxes with Aaron Judge RC are way overpriced so I’ll buy the new 2018 stuff the minute it’s released at it’s retail price. It’s important for people to know when certain cards are being released so you pay regular price instead of overpaying on eBay. I bought 2 Bowman Platinum hobby and blaster boxes today at retail price. Ebay had prices doubled and tripled, it’s ridiculous.

@BaseballCardJunkiesTV

6 жыл бұрын

Thank you for your thoughts, and thanks for watching!

@JohnEFashion

6 жыл бұрын

There is still a lot of beautiful cards from the 80s and 90s and they can go for a lot if you get them graded by BGS or PSA and it comes out a 9.5 or higher. I started collecting graded cards 9.5 or higher, mostly tiffany. These cards are increasing in value I feel and in 20 years or less could be worth a lot more as our generation becomes more and more nostalgic

I literally just opened my first box and to be honest I did the first thing you guys said not to do (prior to watching video) aimed for my team(Padres) and literally got 2 red parrallel cards of my fav players in the first pack lol I guess it worked out for me haha

@BaseballCardJunkiesTV

4 жыл бұрын

Congratulations, that's awesome you pulled some nice PC cards!

@jjlaing3204

4 жыл бұрын

Retail blasters are the worst unless you're set building or just want to bust a cheap box

Are you guys still doing your channel

I have a 2005 Adam russ fleer.number 124 classic clippings except it doesn't have anything written below his picture is it worth anything have you seen this before

@BaseballCardJunkiesTV

5 жыл бұрын

We are not familiar with the card in question.

What packs should I buy for best value? Newer cards or older cards?

@BaseballCardJunkiesTV

6 жыл бұрын

That question is impossible to answer, you have to go what your collecting interests are.

I need to figure out what to do guys, need a tip. I keep my commons stored by set and year. But I have a bunch of numbered inserts/autos/refractors of busted prospects and former, faded all stars. Can't imagine these are worth keeping in top loaders. What do you guys do with this type of thing?

@BaseballCardJunkiesTV

7 жыл бұрын

John Olson if you want to get rid of them, comc.com would be a great way to do that... it's pretty cheap to sell on there and they do 90% of the work. The players may not be collectable on their own, but set builders still need them! depending on the players, I might be interested if the price is right

One tip I'll give for investing money wisely is flipping raw cards you find on EBay. You can find a TON of potential PSA8-10 for $50 or less. A few of my favorites. Bought a 74 Nolan Ryan for $50, graded PSA9. Bought an 83 Sandberg rookie for $10, graded PSA10. Bought a few 80 Topps Nolan Ryan's for $5 a piece, one graded PSA9 and the other PSA10! So many people with vintage cards especially just want to get rid of their cards but take surprisingly good care of them! It's actually better to buy raw and grade up then it is to buy straight into PSA IMO!

@BaseballCardJunkiesTV

6 жыл бұрын

Sounds like you have great luck picking up raw cards and finding some sweet gradable cards!

Thanks for making this vid. I just got back into the hobby. I only buy singles and i research the prospects in baseball america. Non Americans beware of crazy import duties.... if u buy online from the US be very cereful and read the fees in detail. U can buy a card pnline for $1.00 and end up paying $10 all in

@BaseballCardJunkiesTV

6 жыл бұрын

Welcome back to the hobby and where glad that our videos are informative.

ISA is very good too. BGS is the toughest grader in my opinion

@BaseballCardJunkiesTV

5 жыл бұрын

We have never herd of ISA. Beckett is a top three grader

I have a few key rookies from the 80s , I know they aren’t worth much raw but do you recommend trying to get them graded?? I know it’s extremely difficult to get 10s but I feel like they’re worthless if not graded... any suggestions???

@JohnDoeDeadhead420

5 жыл бұрын

Depends on player and check eBay and see what they are worth paying to get the slab

@pauld8790

5 жыл бұрын

So many Ken Griffey Jr 89 upper decks graded and they're still worth a fortune PSA tens of course

@BaseballCardJunkiesTV

5 жыл бұрын

It can be fun to grade your cards, use a 10 times jeweler loop to make sure they will grade well though.

Who do you think will be the players to drive the 2019 season this year I'm baseball I'm gonna try and buy my first case of bowman this year and am curious if this year's rookies and prospects will be as flooded as 2017 was or be like 2018 where there's only 2 real names that you hear n will be of value...ill be hopefully getting a case of bowman jumbo hobby m with 24 autos guaranteed om curious what you think?

@JohnDoeDeadhead420

5 жыл бұрын

Acuna and Vlad Jr for sure are both big money hits

@ragingpirate5727

5 жыл бұрын

Eloy jiminez

Crazy I started collecting as a kid in the '78 - 83' Topps era, then stopped, got back into it in '04 - '07. I was shocked when I returned to baseball cards and found autographs and relics and numbered cards. Ironically I have slide back and have gone back to vintage pre-1979 cards. I just feel since Donruss and Upper Deck are out of MLB license its just a waste of time. Not a fan of modern Topps cards, and I just feel these card companies are just watering down the market with auto and relic cards. Now they make a 100 different 1 of 1's, and variations, and the cards just aren't maintaining value. I am on the PSA vintage kick now and think at my age I am gonna stick with graded vintage. Currently setting 1933 Goudy, 1963 Topps and the gold set of 2005 Upper Deck Hall of Fame Baseball. Good video guys.

@BaseballCardJunkiesTV

6 жыл бұрын

That is great that you have found the best cards for your collection. You can never go wrong with vintage graded cards! Thanks a bunch for tuning in and sharing some of your collecting journey with us in your comment.