JELI CARDS PODCAST
Episodes
FUTURE MLB HALL OF FAME BALLOTS: Who Should You Buy Next?
26 Jan 2024
Contributed by Lukas
As we look ahead to upcoming MLB Hall of Fame ballots, John and I consider which players would be worth investing before they are inducted. Also are t...
WHO’S UP AND WHO’S DOWN: 2024 NFL Playoffs!
19 Jan 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Which player has their card market trending upward, and who has their market trending downward? As we enter the Divisional matchups, John and I discus...
2024 NFL OFF-SEASON: Very Early Investments!
12 Jan 2024
Contributed by Lukas
For the teams who didn’t make the playoffs, are there players worth investing this coming off-season? Will the markets of Joe Burrow, Justin Herbert...
NFL PLAYOFFS: Are You Buying Or Selling?
05 Jan 2024
Contributed by Lukas
With the NFL playoffs right around the corner, is this a time to buy or sell? Hype will always increase a players market, but does that mean you shoul...
JUNK WAX ERA: Is It Happening Again?
29 Dec 2023
Contributed by Lukas
Are we in a new era of “junk wax”? Card companies are printing cards at a rapid rate, but are half of them even worth opening?
VINTAGE CARDS VS MODERN CARDS: What Do You Collect?
22 Dec 2023
Contributed by Lukas
In this era of the hobby, can you successfully run a card business solely based on vintage/junk wax card investments? Modern cards have become a focal...
RIPPING CASES OF 2023 BOWMAN DRAFT: Tom Brady Cards are Selling for How Much?!?
17 Dec 2023
Contributed by Lukas
We finally ripped open our case of 2023 Bowman Draft. John and I go over sold prices on eBay, and try to comprehend what is going on with these Tom Br...
2023 BOWMAN DRAFT PREVIEW: Who Will be the Best Prospect?
07 Dec 2023
Contributed by Lukas
2023 Bowman Draft is set to release on December 12th. Who will have the biggest chase cards though? Will Paul Skenes live up to the hype, or will Wyat...
BUYING OR SELLING: 2024 MLB Hall of Fame Markets
30 Nov 2023
Contributed by Lukas
Is this a time to invest in MLB players who are on the verge of being enshrined in Cooperstown? Are you buying someone like Adrian Beltre to keep for ...
THE WILD WILD WEST OF SPORTS CARDS: Are Markets Becoming Unrealistic?
22 Nov 2023
Contributed by Lukas
The sports card hobby has become very competitive, and with that comes a higher demand for cards. Is a $150,000 bounty for an Anthony Volpe card good ...
MLB OFF-SEASON MARKET: Who’s a Buy Right Now?
17 Nov 2023
Contributed by Lukas
John and I give you our picks for players who we believe will be good investments during the MLB off-season. This is the best time to buy baseball car...
NFL SLEEPER CARD MARKET: Why Not These Players?
10 Nov 2023
Contributed by Lukas
We have reached the midway point of the NFL season. Are there players in the league currently who are being overlooked in terms of card investments? J...
NFL MIDSEASON CARD MARKET UPDATE: Who’s Up and Who’s Down?
03 Nov 2023
Contributed by Lukas
John and I update you on current football card markets as we enter the midseason point of the NFL. Whose markets are trending in the right direction, ...
UPPER DECK HOCKEY 2023-24: Who Are We Chasing? Ft. Hockeytown John!
28 Oct 2023
Contributed by Lukas
John and I, along with our special guest Hockeytown John, give you this years biggest chase cards in both Upper Deck Hockey Series 1 and 2! Also how m...
PRE CARD BOOM VS POST CARD BOOM MARKETS: The Hobby Works in Mysterious Ways
20 Oct 2023
Contributed by Lukas
This episode John and I discuss players who had cards released before the 2020 card boom, and why those markets aren’t selling as high as the player...
MLB POSTSEASON CARD MARKET: Is Now a Time to Sell Your Cards?
13 Oct 2023
Contributed by Lukas
Postseason in the Majors is in full swing, and some players have been red hot! Does that mean you should be selling their cards? Players like Corbin C...
DECREASING CARD MARKETS: Failures or Opportunities
06 Oct 2023
Contributed by Lukas
This episode John and I dive into the current football card market for players in the NFL who have been underperforming. Players like Daniel Jones, Ju...
POKÉMON 151: Generation 1 with a Modern Touch!
30 Sep 2023
Contributed by Lukas
This episode myself, John, and Eric of Jeli brought you on a journey into the world a Pokémon once more! This time we dedicated an episode to talk ab...
WHO’S DRIVING THE F1 CARD MARKET ft. Clayton Murphy of Medalist Breaks!
22 Sep 2023
Contributed by Lukas
This is a very special episode because joining us today is Olympic medalist and creator of Medalist Breaks Clayton Murphy. Clayton is the perfect pers...
Our Experience as Vendors at a Card Show!/WEEK 1 IN THE NFL: Biggest Winners and Losers?
15 Sep 2023
Contributed by Lukas
This episode John and I kick things off recapping our day as vendors at the Chicagoland Sports Cards Show hosted by 727Kardz! We also discuss the firs...
SEPTEMBER BASEBALL: Welcome to the Show Jasson Dominguez!
08 Sep 2023
Contributed by Lukas
This episode John and I had to talk baseball even though week 1 of football is starting. September baseball is one of the most exciting months in all ...
Preparation for an Upcoming Card Show!/Football is Back: Is this a Good Time to Buy or Sell?
01 Sep 2023
Contributed by Lukas
If you’re a fan of Jeli Cards, and fans of sports card shows, then come check us out at the Chicagoland Sports Cards Show in Darien, IL! The show wi...
BREAKING NEWS: NFLPA Terminates Contract with Panini/Who Will be the Next Generations 52 Mantle?
25 Aug 2023
Contributed by Lukas
On this weeks episode, John and I kick it off by discussing the major headline news in regards to the NFLPA and Panini. We debate what this might mean...
MODERN SPORTS CARDS: Who Will Be The Next $1,000,000 Sports Card Sale?
18 Aug 2023
Contributed by Lukas
This episode I asked John why there hasn’t been more modern baseball players who have cracked the million dollar mark in sports cards. We have seen ...
CONSIGNING WITH PROBSTEIN/FOOTBALL CARD MARKET: High End vs Low End Markets!
11 Aug 2023
Contributed by Lukas
This episode John discusses his experience consigning cards with Probstein Auctions. We both go over the benefits of using a consignment company that ...
2023 NATIONAL RECAP: Massive Show in Chicago!
04 Aug 2023
Contributed by Lukas
Another National Sports Collectors show is in the books! John and I wanted to recap this years National, and give you our opinion of the show compared...
The 43rd National Sports Collectors Convention is finally here!
29 Jul 2023
Contributed by Lukas
This episode John and I quickly went over our plan of attack (my lack of a plan) for the National in Rosemont, IL!! We briefly talked about the player...
FANATICS EVENTS: Another Major Headline in the Hobby
21 Jul 2023
Contributed by Lukas
This episode John and I discuss the importance of Fanatics new business, Fanatics Events, within the hobby. Fanatics wants to recreate a Comic-Con typ...
MLB CARD MARKET: Who’s a Potential Buy in the Future!
14 Jul 2023
Contributed by Lukas
This episode John and I kick things off by recapping the All Star week events! Keep an eye on card markets for the players in the Home Run Derby becau...
WHAT DRIVES A PLAYER’S MARKET?
07 Jul 2023
Contributed by Lukas
This weeks episode, John and I elaborate on a topic we mentioned in the previous episode. I asked John if a players stats during the season truly has ...
NEW MLB TOP 100 PROSPECT LIST: Markets are Surging!
30 Jun 2023
Contributed by Lukas
This episode is all about the new MLB Top 100 Prospect List! This list is a great research tool when looking for players to collect and invest in. Joh...
AND NEW! Record Breaking WWE Card Sale! Ft. Pro_Wrestling_Kingpin
23 Jun 2023
Contributed by Lukas
This week we are joined by Marc aka Pro_Wrestling_Kingpin! He’s an avid wrestling fan who loves the hobby and loves ripping wrestling packs. Marc an...
Into the World of Comic Book Collecting! Ft. Komikz98
16 Jun 2023
Contributed by Lukas
This episode is different from our typical sports/trading card topics. For the first time on the podcast, Jeli Cards enters the world of comic book co...
HIDDEN HOBBY GEMS: NHL Hockey Cards are Overlooked! Ft. Hockey Town John!
09 Jun 2023
Contributed by Lukas
This episode is all about hockey cards, and how they are undervalued compared to sports like Football, Basketball, and Baseball. We were lucky enough ...
COLLECTING OR INVESTING: The Route of the Hobby!
02 Jun 2023
Contributed by Lukas
This episode John and I discuss how the hobby seems to have gotten away from being a collectors hobby to more of an investment opportunity. Retail pro...
SPORTS CARDS 101: Finding Your Niche!
26 May 2023
Contributed by Lukas
This episode is perfect for new hobbyists or anyone looking to help grow their business! John and I discuss where to start if you’re new the collect...
BREAKERS IN THE HOBBY!
17 May 2023
Contributed by Lukas
Sports card breaks and TCG breaks have taken the card hobby to a level it’s never been before! Collecting and investing into cards has changed becau...
MODERN POKÉMON SETS: Good Investments or No?
10 May 2023
Contributed by Lukas
John and I discuss on this weeks episode whether or not modern Pokémon sets are still worth the investment in terms of resale value. Pokémon cards h...
RISE OF THE HOBBY: The Goldin Age of Collecting!
02 May 2023
Contributed by Lukas
The new Netflix show “King of Collectibles: The Goldin Touch” inspired this new episode! John and I are both avid collectors, and a show about col...
THE WHAT IF’S OF THE HOBBY: Quick Flips or Career Holds??
26 Apr 2023
Contributed by Lukas
John and I have differing opinions on this topic which made for a great discussion! We both see the benefits from either choice you make as long as yo...
INFLUENCING THE MARKET: The Role Social Media Plays in the Hobby!
18 Apr 2023
Contributed by Lukas
Social media can be a great distraction from the real world, and it has played a major role in the Card Hobby! The hobby may not be where it’s at to...
Selling Cards 101: Which Platform Should You Use?
09 Apr 2023
Contributed by Lukas
This episode John and I discuss the various selling platforms you could use to list and sell your card collection and/or card investments. We at Jeli ...
BASEBALL IS BACK! Which Players Have The Hottest Markets?!
02 Apr 2023
Contributed by Lukas
This episode John and I go over some the hottest markets in baseball right now! Opening Day is a great time to start selling some baseball cards, but ...
Football Card Market! 2022 NFL Prizm & Bowman U Chrome
27 Mar 2023
Contributed by Lukas
Unless we wanted our previous episode to be over two hours long, John and I dedicated two episodes to the NFL and the football card market! The new NF...
NFL Free Agency 2023! Whose Card Market Will Rise This Coming Season??
19 Mar 2023
Contributed by Lukas
What a whirlwind of an off-season so far in the NFL! The Chicago Bears have been already making big moves especially trading their #1 draft pick and a...
2023 MLB Prospects: Diamonds in the Rough!
12 Mar 2023
Contributed by Lukas
If you enjoy baseball as much as we do, and want to collect more baseball cards, prospecting is a great way to do that! The MLB has a top 100 list of ...
Topps 2023 Outlook: Big League Baseball is Back; Tom Brady Auto?! Our Do’s and Dont’s of the Hobby!
06 Mar 2023
Contributed by Lukas
If you are a collector of Topps products, they had their 2023 industry conference so John and I discuss some of the major takeaways from that. Topps w...
Value Doesn’t Always Mean Dollar Signs! Collect What You Love!
27 Feb 2023
Contributed by Lukas
This episode John and I give you our knowledge into the world of baseball cards. Baseball is what made us want to form Jeli Cards so it’s only right...
2023 MLB Season Predictions! Who will win the AL and NL MVP
20 Feb 2023
Contributed by Lukas
This episode John and I go over this upcoming baseball season, and give you our thoughts on who will be the most exciting teams to watch. We also disc...
Super Bowl 57 Recap! Who can Surpass Micky Mantle as the Highest Sold Sports Cards Ever?
14 Feb 2023
Contributed by Lukas
This episode John and I talk about Super Bowl 57 and give our opinions on the outcome of the game. We also discuss Patrick Mahomes’s career so far i...
Chiefs vs Eagles Super Bowl Predictions!
07 Feb 2023
Contributed by Lukas
Happy Super Bowl week! This episode John and I discuss the upcoming matchup between the Chiefs and the Eagles. We give our predictions for the game an...
Scott Rolen Inducted into the MLB Hall of Fame! Who Will Make it to Cooperstown in 2024??
29 Jan 2023
Contributed by Lukas
This episode John and I give our opinions on the career Scott Rolen had in the Majors. We discuss his success in the MLB, and why other players with s...
SGC Grading Announcement and NFL Players We Want To Invest In This Offseason!
22 Jan 2023
Contributed by Lukas
This episode we explain the major announcement that SGC Grading made last week. They have a major Pokémon grading special going on, and it’s certai...
Chicago Bears 2023 Off-season!
16 Jan 2023
Contributed by Lukas
In this episode we talk about the amazing situation the Bears are currently in right now. Bears have the #1 overall pick in the 2023 draft, and now ha...
2023 MLB Hall of Fame!
10 Jan 2023
Contributed by Lukas
This episode is all about the upcoming vote for the 2023 MLB Hall of Fame. There are certain players we believe should be voted in so we highlight tho...
The Fanatics Takeover!
01 Jan 2023
Contributed by Lukas
This episode is all about Fanatics taking a big leap in not only acquiring the licensing rights to print cards for the MLB, NBA, and NFL, but the deal...
Future of the Hobby!
25 Dec 2022
Contributed by Lukas
Good things happen to those who wait, or should we say great values can happen to those who wait! This weeks episode we talk about the future of the c...
Gotta Collect ‘Em All!
18 Dec 2022
Contributed by Lukas
In this episode, we step into the world of Pokémon! We break down the evolution of Pokémon cards from the original Base Set in 1999 all the way to t...
Off-season Signings in Baseball!
11 Dec 2022
Contributed by Lukas
Baseball offseason was in full swing, and this episode we broke down all the major signings. From Aaron Judge’s monstrous deal to Cody Bellinger’s...
To Grade, Or Not To Grade, That Is The Question!
05 Dec 2022
Contributed by Lukas
This weeks episode talks primarily about grading cards. We highlight how we approach grading cards, and the condition of the card prior to the grading...
What Happened To The Base Rookie Card???
29 Nov 2022
Contributed by Lukas
This weeks episode highlights our recent card purchases, and we talk a little about soccer for any of you soccer fans out there! I also brought up the...
KNOWING YOUR MARKET!
21 Nov 2022
Contributed by Lukas
This weeks episode we recap our experience at the Chicago Sports Spectacular card show. We talk about what we enjoyed at the show and what we thought ...
Welcome to Jeli Cards Podcast! Our insight into the Hobby World!!
14 Nov 2022
Contributed by Lukas
This is an in-depth episode into how Jeli Cards was formed and what we love to collect in the hobby! We talk about our love of sports cards and what w...