Patches Over Autos + Touching the Game vs Touching the Card + What Are You Really Collecting?

In this solo episode, we slow things down and dig into a simple question that turned out to be anything but simple… why do some cards resonate more than others? Jeremy breaks down his personal collecting preference for patch cards and autograph patch cards, while explaining why autograph-only cards have never fully connected with him. This isn’t a critique of autographs or the collectors who love them. It’s an exploration of what kind of connection we’re actually looking for when we collect. Is it about the player… or the game itself? From early memories of game-used jersey cards in the 1990s to modern patch collecting and design, this episode explores the emotional, visual, and psychological reasons behind why certain cards feel more meaningful than others. Along the way, Jeremy introduces a powerful distinction: Autographs are proof the athlete touched the card Patches are proof the athlete touched the game That idea opens the door to a bigger conversation about identity in the hobby, what we value, and how our preferences shape the way we collect. Whether you love autographs, patches, or both, this episode will challenge you to think about what you’re really chasing when you add a card to your collection. 📘 Get your copy of Pops & Comps A deep dive into the numbers, psychology, and truths that drive the sports card market. Available now on Amazon. 🌐 Take the Hobby Spectrum Assessment Discover your collecting identity across motivation, mindset, and behavior, then build your public profile in the directory:https://thehobbyspectrum.com Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices