A hobby can start with a small spark and turn into a full-on adventure. We sit down with Andy from Seaside Sports to trace his path from ACL rehab and school-day stickers to a dialled-in PC of Brighton autos and Lakers cards, fuelled by smart eBay flips and the thrill of opening fresh hobby boxes. What begins as a way to pass time becomes a playbook for collecting with intention—keeping the cards you love, moving the rest, and letting the hobby fund itself.The heart of the story beats at the Brighton card show in the Amex. First-time show nerves, tables stacked high, and that mix of joy and overwhelm when every box might hold a grail. We trade notes on what actually works: arrive with time, set targets by player and set, comp without apology, group buys to negotiate, and circle back after a full lap. Some vendors make it easy with conversation and curation; others… not so much. Still, the wins add up: a bargain Jordan Love, a Chloe Kelly auto chosen by a six-year-old, and one orange refractor that got away. Meanwhile, a Phoenix Colour Blast for the Seahawks triggers an eight-hour round trip to collect in person—because sometimes peace of mind is part of the price.We widen the lens to the market. Topps’ return to licensed NBA cards resets the chase list with Cooper Flagg heat and first real autos for modern stars, while box prices demand sharper strategy. On the football side, modest Liverpool tins surprisingly deliver numbered hits that make sense for budget-minded collectors. We also share the softer magic: Scotland’s late heroics, students gifting Brighton cards to a teacher, and a pilgrimage to the Fanatics store on Regent Street with its 1/1 photo booth and under-the-counter moments.If you’re building a collection, eyeing your first show, or debating breaks vs singles, this one’s for you. Hit play, then tell us: what’s your best pick-up under £20, and what’s your go-to show strategy? Subscribe, leave a review, and share this with a collector who needs a nudge to start their PC.

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