Do Collectors Really Ignore Value? + The Emotional Side of Cards + Why Story Can Trump Price

Jeremy Lee continues with David Chase and Jeremy “Texas Snowman” Donson of Collector Investor Auctions as the conversation moves beyond surface-level takes and into how collectors actually behave in real situations. Reacting to audience comments, the group challenges the idea that collectors can fully separate enjoyment from value, especially when meaningful dollars are involved. Jeremy Donson shares personal collecting experiences that highlight how relationships, timing, and backstory can become part of the card itself, adding a layer of meaning that goes beyond comps. The discussion also touches on how collectors justify purchases, how memory and attachment play into decision-making, and how the line between emotional and financial value is often much blurrier than people admit. This segment brings the collector mindset into focus in a way that feels real, not theoretical. 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 thehobbyspectrum.com. And as always, thank you for being part of the community. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices