How and Where to Get Good Deals on Collectibles and Sports Cards

Clever Cuban Cards takes you behind the scenes of one of the biggest mistakes in his sports card career. His mistakes become your learnings! Plus, how and where can you find good deals on cards online? From the biggest sites like eBay, to small sites you may never have heard of, Alex shares some of the best places to buy cards online and why you should check them out.

One of the best ways to find a good deal is to put in the work others won’t. But what does that mean and what work do you need to do? Clever Cuban Cards dives into that and more before answering some of your mailbag questions including how much cash to bring to card shows, his preference for PC (personal collection) grading and more.

Join Alex for episode 4 of The Hobby Handbook and reach out on social media @CleverCubanCards to ask your mailbag questions for next week’s episode where we’ll be previewing the 2025-2026 NBA season with Tyler Tarver.

Welcome to The Hobby Handbook, your go-to guide for turning passion into profit in the world of sports card collecting.

Hosted by the Clever Cuban Cards, this podcast peels back the layers of the fast-growing trading card industry, showing how a simple hobby can become a side hustle or even a full-time gig. From flipping cards to grading, building community to leveraging market trends, each episode dives into the real business behind the cardboard.

Whether you're ripping packs for the thrill or stacking slabs with intention, The Hobby Handbook is here to help you use the hobby to fund the hobby. Featuring collectors, creators, and industry insiders, the show offers inspiration, education, and behind-the-scenes access to a world full of potential.

Because this isn’t just collecting, it’s building. Let’s get into it.

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