The State of the Collectibles Hobby & How to Avoid Being Scammed

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.

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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