This show was my first time setting up as a dealer at one of the biggest card shows of the year. I always use card shows as an opportunity to shift my collection in real ways and this show wasn't any different. I made some huge sales and pickups as my collection continues to change in this evolving market. I talk about the advantages and disadvantages of setting up as a dealer, how the market feels, and trade night.  If you're enjoying the show, we really appreciate a subscribe and rating/review. You can also follow us on our social media accounts below for more content. Thank you! Hosts ..read more

I'm back! And I'm energized to come back to content in a new way. On this episode, we talk about Donovan Mitchell getting traded and the new about Kevin Durant staying in Brooklyn. Then I dive into major changes to my PC and more importantly how I approach it. Trading MJ for Justin Herbert?? I'll tell you why and I think I might be on to something.  If you're enjoying the show, we really appreciate a subscribe and rating/review. You can also follow us on our social media accounts below for more content. Thank you! Hosts: Aamil Sarfani - https://www.instagram.com/theslabtalk/ Rob Girard ..read more

This is the second part of our National episodes this week. This is the where we really dive into the deals that fundamentally changed our collections for the better. We talk about narrowing our PCs and trading a good long term card for shorter term potential especially if you're having to take a loss on a card. We talk Willie Mays, Bill Russell, Tim Duncan, Hulk Hogan and Justin Herbert just to name a few.  If you're enjoying the show, we really appreciate a subscribe and rating/review. You can also follow us on our social media accounts below for more content. Thank you! Hosts: Aamil Sa ..read more

The National 2022 is over and... it was AWESOME. It was awesome mostly because Rob and I got to me, the hobby is so alive with a ton of positive energy and momentum, and it was truly the best because of all the listeners that came up and showed some love. We appreciate you. On Part 1 we dive into the vibes of the show, the difference between walking around and setting up as a dealer, and differences between having cash and trading at these card shows. Then we break down a major sale that Aamil made of the 1985 Michael Jordan Nike Promo 10. A roller coaster of a deal that gets done and all of a ..read more

The National is only one week away and on today's episode we do a full breakdown of our strategy going into what we feel is the Hobby New Year. Aamil talks about his plan to go after a huge Tim Duncan Rookie card as a major staple of his collection and Rob is going in with less of a plan but with the hopes of finding something he's not expecting. Regardless, we both plan on making moves and we also very excited about meeting one another for the first time. We also talk about some logistics to keep in mind to maximize your time there. \ If you're enjoying the show, we really appreciate a s ..read more

As always, Rob is making moves... but his mindset is changing and today we talk about it. A couple years ago it felt like we would never be able to get our hands on the cards that truly matter to the collecting world but like everything that goes up, it must come down. And it is now time to be looking at your own personal grail cards because this will be a time over the next weeks, months, and years that it will be possible if you put your mind to it and we definitely are. We also talk about set collecting and how much more possible that has become again. If you're enjoying the show, we really ..read more

Just weeks after the NBA season ends, and the league is already on fire! Major moves including, Gobert to the Timberwolves, Murray to the Hawks, Jalen Brunson to the Knicks and Kevin Durant on the move again? How do the moves affect card values for Anthony Edwards, Donovan MItchell, Luka Doncic, Trae Young and Kevin Durant?  If you're enjoying the show, we really appreciate a subscribe and rating/review. You can also follow us on our social media accounts below for more content. Thank you!  Hosts: Aamil Sarfani - https://www.instagram.com/theslabtalk/ Rob Girard - https://www.instagr ..read more

On this episode, Both Rob and I are making moves! One more than the other but not what you think. Aamil is also back in the action having attended trade night in San Antonio at Boomtown Sports Cards. We talk about what card I traded to get a Tua Rookie Donruss Optic Downtown. If you've been following along, you'll definitely recognize the card. Trading is a tool that allows you to change your card collection way faster which can help in giving yourself another strategy if one isn't working or if you are tired of a certain card in your collection without having to find a cash buyer. Congrats to ..read more

On this episode, as an offshoot of our NBA Finals Recap, we discussed how long does Jayson Tatum have to play before people stop trading his rookie cards on what he could become, but rather what he has done (i.e. the Bradley Beal effect)? And by way, lower the ceiling that people would pay for his cards. We also talk about where Giannis, Luka and Zion falls in their "Trading on Potential" windows. To end the pod, we also discuss how we actually engage with the hobby on a day to day basis and how we find true joy out of this hobby that we spend so much time on. Hosts: Aamil Sarfani - https://ww ..read more

On this episode, Rob and Aamil take a deep dive into what is actually going on in the market. We are at a pivotal time with a lot of negative talk in the market and it's time to really look at the different tiers of cards (high, middle and low end) since the story is different across the tiers. We also look at the Stephen Curry and Lebron James markets to get a sense of whether or not it is better to buy the GOATS or is it better to take some more risks with younger players that have untapped potential. We end the show talking about the NBA Finals and who we think will be the eventual NBA Cham ..read more