So many negative hobby stories- and so much negative hobby content. I have done it myself- and it gets views. But- I have realized that the band plays longer at the "bull party" than the fleeting moment of being able to say "I told you so" with the bears. So- have fun. and if the sky falls- remember- there will be a higher sky to take its place very soon.

Topps NBA Chrome is coming- but maybe there are some under rated NBA buys right under our noses...

Shilling is bad- we get that.

So they said- use a reserve.

Now reserves are bad too??

Lots of Drama in the hobby-lets not forget the cardsI have a story that makes me bullish on the futureand- you might call it hobby positivity...

It's Ohtani's world. We are all just watching.And with 4 MVPS and 2 RINGS- he is in his own league already.

Will Panini actually sell? who knows- but its good for the hobby. I have some suggestions and a crazy idea. Let me know what you think?

I see a lot of people posting that this $3M Babe Ruth loss is a sign of things to come. The sky is falling- but is that really the case? I have another theory.

Don't in such a rush to buy your Topps Cooper Flagg card...there is no shortage of them!

Bidding on your own stuff is not allowed.

Mistakes happen- and you need to make your own decision on a person's credibility.

I have- now you tell me if you agree!

Sports are having a moment- and sports cards are right there with them.Unlike Stocks or art or gold- sports cards can be tied to players having big moments on a big stage at that very moment. Its an added piece of fun that our hobby provides that you don't get in other spaces.

Its not for me- It might not be for you... but its is for someone and maybe that helps the hobby grow.

I am Selling... But I am also Buying. How about you?

I tend to play it safe- but these next few months, I am going to start taking some chances and see how that works out.

Is now the time to buy?

Vintage cards? Good investments? sure.

But are they fun?

I like to mix a bit of excitement into my PC.

How about you?

Secret Auctions?

Who to sell with depends on a lot of things.

Remember- you can negotiate anything.

Which one are you?

Honestly?- Who cares?

250 Episodes- so let's talk about building a house of cards and whether the hobby is on solid ground. More importantly- lets talk about the stability of your own house of cards...

I am not saying this happens- but it could.

Just some things I have been thinking about as the prices on some cards run up in a way that to me- seems inorganic.

When you are on the wrong side of the pump...