Sports Card Lessons Podcast

Ken Cairns

A weekly podcast of lesson's I've learned in the Sports Card hobby, card show recaps, and interviews with key people in the hobby.

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March 6 · 50 min
March Madness | eBay Fraud | Preparing for the Philly Show
This episode Ken talks about preparing all week for the Philly Show, We ask how fraudulent it is when these eBay envelopes never show up, and March Madness is Ken's selling Super Bowl with Bowman Chrome U Basketball.. Live Stream 3/5/2026 SCL HC S8E13
February 28 · 32 min
Stop using bulk at PSA... Do this instead
This episode I discuss trying different options grading at PSA and share with you how to leapfrog bulk orders for a minimal expense per card. SCL S8E12
February 27 · 1 hr 12 min
Is the hobby booming or breaking | RPA's or Case hits? | TOPPS Monopoly
This episode we answer listener questions Live 2/26/2026 SCL HC S8E11
February 22 · 26 min
I'm buying the crap nobody wants
This episode I recap the Causeway Card Show, I talk about a new strategy building a box for The National buying autographed cards at deep discounts, I share all my pickups from the last week including my Paige Bueckers Downtown PSA 10 that just arrived from PSA. SCL S8E10
February 20 · 53 min
Player predictions for 2026 | Who we're buying | March madness flips | Fanatics Grading Company
This episode we give our 2026 player predictions, we talk about who we are looking to buy, March madness quick flips, & Is Fanatics shopping or a grading company. SCL HC S8E9
February 17 · 29 min
What the heck is going on in the hobby?
This episode I talk about record breaking attendance & sales at recent card shows. Full recap the EC3CON show at Mohegan Sun Casino. Recent massive grading return SCL S8E8
February 13 · 1 hr 2 min
TOPPS Chrome Orange vs Gold | PSA Pricing | 15K Panini Points
This Episode we talk about what is more desirable in the TOPPS Chrome product and back it up with data. PSA raising prices good or bad for the hobby? My 15K surprise inside a case of Prizm WNBA blasters. Thursday night live 2/12/26 SCL HC S8E7
February 7 · 23 min
Are grading delays forcing new money into the hobby?
This episode I talk about grading delays forcing people to continue putting out more money into the hobby waiting for grading orders to return. SCL S8E6
February 6 · 59 min
Ohtani's market surging | Damaged cards selling at auction | SB Predictions
This Thursday Night Live 2/5/26, we talk abut Ohtani's market surging even higher, should we worry or keep riding the wave to WBC.. Is it fair for auction houses to be selling cards with no flaw descriptions, and our Super Bowl predictions. SCL HC S8E5
February 1 · 31 min
The work it takes to buy & sell Collections
This episode I talk about the work needed in between the actual buying & the selling of collections and why it's not for everyone. 2 weekend show recaps & pickups SCL S8E4
January 28 · 1 hr 3 min
Are Ohtani cards a dangerous investment in 2026
This episode we talk about Shohei Ohtani cards and weather or not they're a bad investment in 2026. SCL HC S8E3
January 23 · 1 hr 42 min
Building an online hobby community
This week we bring on Adam & Dan from Cardboard Association talking about what it takes to build an online hobby community, keeping it active, and growing. Their rolls as Admins, and lessons learned and some great stories along the way. Thursday Night Live 1/22/2026 SCL HC S8E2
January 18 · 31 min
White Plains Recap | Called a collector | Share my weekend pickups
This episode I recap the White Plains Card Show, Talk about being called a collector like it was a bad thing, share my weekend pickups. S8E1
January 16 · 1 hr 10 min
Best place to sell cards | Listener Questions | NFL Playoff predictions
This episode we talk about the best place to sell cards, NFL playoff predictions, we answer listener questions & Repack debut Thursday Night live 01/15/2026
January 11 · 25 min
New Buying Strategy | New Collaborations | Hobby Wins
This episode I talk about buying cards for a repack with a new buying strategy. Buying with no margins or percentages but for liquidity and value. I also talk about some upcoming collaborations and weekly hobby wins. SCL S7E49
January 9 · 1 hr
NFL Playoff Card Market - Playoff Predictions - Whose market is up/down
NFL Playoff Card Market - Playoff Predictions - Whose market is up/down We also break down our new repack This Thursday Night Live 01/08/2026 SCL HC S7E48
January 4 · 33 min
New Hobby Strategies - A perfect plan for success
This episode I talk about my hobby plan for success over the next 7 months leading up to The National. When to buy & grade. What I'll be selling month by month and a list of shows I'll be attending and setting up at. SCL S7E47
Dec 29, 2025 · 1 hr 6 min
Buying Percentages & Variables | Weekend Recap | Big Announcement
This Sunday night live episode we discuss buying percentages and what variables changes that number. I recap my hobby weekend, and we make a big announcement for the new year. Sunday Night Live 12/28/25 SCL HC S7E46
Dec 24, 2025 · 56 min
Everything you need to know before grading your cards
This episode I bring on Steve Morse AKA Mr. Minty to talk about everything grading, everything you need to know before grading your cards, & products and services his company offers. S7E44
Dec 22, 2025 · 1 hr 15 min
Whatnot - Short/Long term holds - WNBA Troubles - Looking ahead to 2026
This live episode I bring back Corey @Collect4Good To recap his 1st year selling on whatnot, We talk about short and long term holds, WNBA contract troubles, & looking ahead to 2026. SCL S7E43

Sports Card Lessons Podcast

March Madness | eBay Fraud | Preparing for the Philly Show

Stop using bulk at PSA... Do this instead

Is the hobby booming or breaking | RPA's or Case hits? | TOPPS Monopoly

I'm buying the crap nobody wants

Player predictions for 2026 | Who we're buying | March madness flips | Fanatics Grading Company

What the heck is going on in the hobby?

TOPPS Chrome Orange vs Gold | PSA Pricing | 15K Panini Points

Are grading delays forcing new money into the hobby?

Ohtani's market surging | Damaged cards selling at auction | SB Predictions

The work it takes to buy & sell Collections

Are Ohtani cards a dangerous investment in 2026

Building an online hobby community

White Plains Recap | Called a collector | Share my weekend pickups

Best place to sell cards | Listener Questions | NFL Playoff predictions

New Buying Strategy | New Collaborations | Hobby Wins

NFL Playoff Card Market - Playoff Predictions - Whose market is up/down

New Hobby Strategies - A perfect plan for success

Buying Percentages & Variables | Weekend Recap | Big Announcement

Everything you need to know before grading your cards

Whatnot - Short/Long term holds - WNBA Troubles - Looking ahead to 2026