Are We Thinking About Cards Backwards? + Defining the Advanced Collector + Value Isn’t What You Think

Jeremy Lee is joined by David Chase, Jeremy “Texas Snowman” Donson, and Joe Poirot as the conversation takes a more philosophical turn before Chris McGill and Josh Adams join the panel. What starts as a continuation of the value discussion quickly evolves into a much deeper debate around how collectors should actually think about cards. Chris introduces a sharp perspective that flips the typical approach, arguing that value should be the result of understanding a card, not the starting point. That idea opens the door to a broader conversation about what it really means to be an advanced collector. Is it about budget, experience, or something else entirely? The group explores the importance of research, context, and understanding the full landscape of a player or set before making decisions, while also acknowledging that not every collector is at that stage. Along the way, concepts like “own appeal,” long-term holding, and the role of value as both a tool and a distraction are unpacked through multiple lenses. This is one of those segments where the hobby gets broken down at a higher level and forces you to reconsider how you approach collecting. Subscribe to Sports Cards Live on YouTube and your favorite podcast platform, and if you enjoy the content, please leave a rating and review. Pick up a copy of POPs & COMPs: Truths, Insights & Psychology into the Numbers that Drive the Sports Card Market on Amazon. Explore the Hobby Spectrum and discover your collector profile at sportscardslive.com. And as always, thank you for being part of the community. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices