In this episode of The Gordy Bonker Show, Gordy looks back on a transformative year in the sports card hobby and in life. From “the find of a lifetime”, to multiple card shows, closing a deal at 30,000 ft, a $1+ million sale, and more, 2025 has been a year to remember. 0:00 - Intro 3:47 - The Find of a Lifetime 14:19 - Mile High Mickey 16:53 - The Biggest Sale of My Life 22:30 - Thank you! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

In this episode of The Gordy Bonker Show, Gordy breaks down his thoughts on PSA’s parent company, Collectors, acquiring Beckett and the hobby and market-wide ramifications. Gordy also gives an update on his recent trip to acquire a Babe Ruth collection (1:00) as well as his stop at the Philly Card Show (5:07). Gordy also dives into his predictions on what’s to come in 2026 (15:10). Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Gordy Bonker kicks off this week's episode reflecting on recent challenges in the sports card market, including deals that fell through, and the importance of maintaining a strong reputation in the business. He then welcomes Dr. Tyler Tarver to the show (7:55). Tyler shares his journey from education to entrepreneurship, highlighting the parallels between sports cards and life lessons. They discuss the evolving dynamics of the sports card market, including iconic cards like the 62 Mickey Mantle and rare Babe Ruth variations. They also explore the significance of community and networking within the hobby, emphasizing how personal stories and experiences enrich the collecting journey. Throughout the episode, Gordy and Tyler touch on the challenges (22:00) and opportunities (36:18) in the market, the role of education content as a revenue stream, and the promising influx of younger audiences (16:20) into the hobby. The episode wraps up with a look towards the future, reflecting on the highs and lows of the hobby in 2025, and the enduring power of authenticity and how to build lasting relationships. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

This week's episode of The Gordy Bonker Show episode features Matt Worley, founder of Slabnomics, who delves into the financial intricacies of the sports card market (5:35). Gordy and Matt explore the evolution of card collecting, from vintage baseball cards to modern soccer cards, discussing market dynamics, investment strategies, and the cultural significance of collecting. They highlight the importance of having a clear investment thesis and the role of timing in capitalizing on market opportunities. The conversation also touches on the parallels between sports cards and other alternative assets, emphasizing the potential for growth in the high-end vintage card market. The episode wraps up with insights into the future of card collecting. Be sure to let us know what you think of this week's episode in the comments! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Brandon Steiner joins Gordy Bonker for today's episode of The Gordy Bonker Show to discuss his storied career in the collectibles industry. Brandon started doing player marketing before a partnership with the Yankees changed everything and ultimately evolved into Yankees-Steiner Collectibles and led him to additional partnerships with Notre Dame University, the Dallas Cowboys, Madison Square Garden and more. Now, he's Founder and CEO of CollectibleXchange, offering collectors exclusive collections. Gordy and Brandon discussed how the collectibles and sports cards industries have evolved, being careful of fakes, his new project with the Buffalo Bills' Highmark Stadium demolition, and affordability in the industry. Brandon also offered one of his books for free to anyone listening to this episode, so be sure to pay attention to hear how you can snag your free copy! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

In this episode of The Gordy Bonker Show, Gordy dives deep into the art of vintage set collecting as he gets set to sell his own 1957 Topps set. Gordy also shares details from his recent visit to the Jackie Robinson Museum before discussing this week's Card of the Week, the 1934 Goudey Lou Gehrig PSA 7, and why it's a standout piece in any collection. Gordy also shares his expert tips on building a vintage set, from choosing the right set based on budget and goals to sourcing cards efficiently. Leave a comment to let us know what you think of this episode! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Gordy Bonker sits down with Jonah Dice, a renowned vintage card collector known on Instagram as @JD9cards. Jonah shares his journey from a young collector to acquiring some of the most coveted vintage baseball cards, including the rare 1952 J.J.K. postcard of Hank Aaron in his Indianapolis Clowns uniform. This card, one of only two known to exist, is a significant piece in the hobby, marking the highest-selling Negro League card of all time. Jonah discusses the strategic decisions behind his acquisitions, including the sale of other high-value cards like a signed 1954 Hank Aaron rookie card and a 1958 Minko Douyusha Jackie Robinson card. The conversation delves into the nuances of the vintage card market, the impact of grading companies like SGC, and the cultural significance of Negro League memorabilia. Gordy and Jonah also explore the future of vintage collecting, emphasizing the importance of passion and historical appreciation in the hobby. Let us know what you think of today's episode in the comments! And, be sure to enter Gordy's Arena Club giveaway and check out their Special Vintage Series, which is live now. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

It's been a wild last few weeks in the sports card hobby from the Babe Ruth card that dropped $3 million in value to the Upper Deck president's comments on the future of the hobby, the Fanatics/Panini fake news and SGC's numbers continuing to fall. In this week's episode of The Gordy Bonker Show, Gordy breaks down all the latest news and his opinions on the headlines as a vintage card collector. Then, today's episode centers around Gordy's next vintage set break, which is the 1957 Topps Vintage complete set break. If you don't know what a vintage set break is, it's a bit different than a modern break and Gordy explains it all, as well as sharing how to buy in! Buy Into the Set Break: https://www.bonkerscards.co/product-page/1957-topps-complete-set-break Learn More About the Set Break: https://open.substack.com/pub/bonkerscards/p/our-next-vintage-set-break-and-the?r=375zzy&utm_medium=ios 0:00 - Intro 2:00 - Hobby News 13:12 - 1957 Topps Vintage Set Break 18:00 - Movember 19:15 - Mental Health Journey Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

This week's episode of The Gordy Bonker Show is a special one featuring M1NT founder, Brian Pirrip. To listen to the full interview, be sure to check out the podcast on Spotify or Apple Podcasts. We had some recording difficulties so the interview is abbreviated here in video form. This week's Card of the Week is a 1949 Bowman Jackie Robinson, which has been on Gordy's radar for over a year. He shared a ton of great insight on the card. Be sure to leave a comment letting us know what you think of the episode and interview with Brian! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Life-long collector Tyler Schmitt joins today's Gordy Bonker Show to share why he collects, what he collects and how Pokemon cards are exploding in popularity. Tyler works for Gary Vaynerchuk aka Gary Vee as the VP of Core Relationships and hosts Card Talk, covering all things cards and collectibles. He shares all the details on how and what he collects for memories, from a Phantom of the Opera ticket to a random rock. He also collects First Edition Pokemon cards. Why does Tyler think Pokemon card popularity is getting so big? It may have something to do with how easy it now is to buy, sell and trade cards. Plus, the 1909 Ty Cobb Green Portrait is Gordy's Card of the Week, which is an awesome vintage card. Chapters: 0:00 - Card of the Week 2:50 - Meet Tyler 8:20 - Working for Gary Vee 28:16 - Tyler's Collecting Background 31:00 - Collecting Pokemon Cards 36:50 - Pokemon Market Booming 43:30 - Collectibles Market Growth 53:10 - Bitcoin and Crypto vs Collectibles 1:00:10 - Card Talk Podcast Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Gordy Bonker sits down with Craig Johnson, a vintage card enthusiast and one of the founding members of The Bonkers Cards Club. Together, they discuss the nuances of collecting baseball Hall of Famers and the stories that make each card special. Craig shares his experiences navigating the card show circuit and the camaraderie found within the collecting community. Tune in for a heartfelt discussion that delves into the passion and dedication behind vintage card collecting that any passionate collector will be able to relate to. Let us know your thoughts on today's episode in the comments and be sure to subscribe on YouTube for more from The Gordy Bonker Show. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

In today's episode, Gordy Bonker shares the behind the scenes and full story of completing the sale on a 1952 Topps Mickey Mantle PSA 8 for more than $1,100,000! There is a lot to unpack and reflect on when it comes to this specific deal. Not only just the deal itself, but how Gordy positioned himself to execute a deal on a card of this size and significance. Gordy was fortunate to broker the deal for this all-time iconic card on behalf of a client. It’s the Mona Lisa of the Hobby and the #1 Vintage Baseball Card in existence. Listen and let us know what you think in the comments! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

On this week's episode of The Gordy Bonker Show, Gordy is breaking down his thoughts on the Willie Mays personal collection auction that took place at Hunt Auctions. Was this collection marketed effectively, and did the public even know it was happening? This week's Card of the Week is the 1954 Hank Aaron PSA 8. The Hank Aaron rookie card needs no introduction and its valuation should only go up. Plus, Gordy discusses investing in memorabilia vs investing in sports cards. Which is more worthwhile and a better investment? Hear the pros and cons straight from Gordy. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

On this week's episode of The Gordy Bonker Show, Gordy is joined by fellow vintage sports card collector, Jeff Hopkins of Waterfront Sports Cards. They discuss some of their wildest sports card and trading stories, how to become a full-time collector, the importance of networking in the hobby and much more! Jeff also shares insights on his strategies, memorable finds, and future aspirations. Plus, he shares a story about 5xing his money on a major sale of 1950s Bowmans that he found on Facebook! "You never know what you're going to find." This week's Card of the Week is the 1955 Topps Roberto Clemente PSA 8, an all-time, Hall of Fame Card by ‪@bonkerscards‬' standards. Be sure to come back next Wednesday for another episode of The Gordy Bonker Show! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Welcome to the first episode of The Gordy Bonker Show! In this episode, Gordy gives his sports card hobby background, how he transitioned from corporate life to being a sports card entrepreneur, why he LOVES vintage cards, and what you can expect from this new show. You can catch new episodes every Wednesday wherever you listen to your podcasts, as well as on the Sports Cards Nonsense YouTube channel. Let us know what you want to hear about on future episodes!