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Episode Synopsis
In today’s episode of The Hobby Handbook, Clever Cuban Cards (aka Alex) is joined by Sports Card Nonsense’s Mike Gioseffi.
They discuss how Mike got into collecting and some of his favorite players to collect. They also break down the state of the hobby and why Mike thinks sports cards and collectibles are in one of the best states they’ve ever been in, which is great news for collectors.
Mike and Alex also debate some quick-fire collectible hot takes before Alex answers your questions on how to become a full-time collector, the difference between BGS and PSA grading and more.
Join Clever Cuban Cards for episode 3 of The Hobby Handbook and reach out on social media @CleverCubanCards to ask your mailbag questions for next week’s episode.
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They discuss how Mike got into collecting and some of his favorite players to collect. They also break down the state of the hobby and why Mike thinks sports cards and collectibles are in one of the best states they’ve ever been in, which is great news for collectors.
Mike and Alex also debate some quick-fire collectible hot takes before Alex answers your questions on how to become a full-time collector, the difference between BGS and PSA grading and more.
Join Clever Cuban Cards for episode 3 of The Hobby Handbook and reach out on social media @CleverCubanCards to ask your mailbag questions for next week’s episode.
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