Trading Card Therapy

06/01/2026

TRADING CARD THERAPY FLASHBACK – EPISODE #100

Take a trip back to one of our milestone episodes as Leighton Sheldon sits down with Nat Turner, CEO of PSA, for an insightful conversation about the hobby we all love.

In this featured clip, Nat shares the story of how he first got started in the hobby, the experiences that fueled his passion for collecting, and the path that eventually led him to the helm of the industry’s leading grading company.

Whether you’re a longtime collector or just getting started, it’s always fascinating to hear how one of the hobby’s most influential figures began his journey.

📺 Watch this flashback clip now and check out the full Episode #100 of Trading Card Therapy on YouTube, Spotify, and Apple Podcasts.

05/26/2026

🎙️ FLASHBACK CLIP FROM TRADING CARD THERAPY EPISODE 80!

Originally released on October 24, 2024, host Leighton Sheldon sat down with Brian Dwyer, President of REA (Robert Edward Auctions), for an insightful conversation about the sports card hobby and auction marketplace.

In this featured clip, Leighton and Brian discuss REA’s Encore Auction platform and how it has created additional opportunities for collectors and consignors alike.

Whether you’re a seasoned collector, investor, dealer, or just getting started in the hobby, this episode is packed with valuable insight from one of the industry’s most respected auction executives.

📺 Watch the full episode of Trading Card Therapy, plus 100+ more episodes on YouTube.

🎧 Also available on Spotify and Apple Podcasts.

05/17/2026

What’s the real population of unopened vintage packs still out there? 🤔📦

In this flashback clip from Trading Card Therapy ep. 76 (Sept 14, 2024), host Leighton Sheldon sits down with legendary vintage pack collector Larry Solomon to discuss why the hobby needs a true Unopened Vintage Population Report.

How much product is actually unopened?
How much has already been ripped?
And how would accurate data impact the vintage market moving forward?

A really interesting conversation for vintage collectors, investors, and anyone deep in the hobby.

03/21/2026

Just Collect, Inc.

Welcome back to Trading Card Therapy! In Episode 118, we take a deep dive into one of the most fascinating and misunderstood areas of the hobby — Star Basket...

03/19/2026

Trading Card Therapy Flashback 🎙️

Episode 10 | Originally aired October 21, 2021

Leighton Sheldon shares the story of winning a 1921 World Series Game 1 ticket stub at auction with REA.

Why it matters:
• First Yankees World Series appearance
• Babe Ruth’s first World Series game as a Yankee

PSA Population:
• 2021: 6 known examples
6 more examples were slabbed in the last 5 years. How many more do you think are out there?

A true cornerstone piece of baseball and hobby history.

03/10/2026

💡 Trading Card Therapy Flashback

From Episode 8 (Oct 5, 2021), Leighton Sheldon drops an important reminder for collectors and investors:

Don’t wait until it’s too late to sell.
The worst time to sell a card… is when you need to sell it.

Smart collectors plan ahead and move cards from a position of strength, not desperation.

🎧 Check out 117 episodes of Trading Card Therapy on Spotify, Apple Podcasts & YouTube.

03/07/2026

🎙 Trading Card Therapy Flashback

Episode 7 originally aired September 28, 2021, and the advice still holds true today.

In this segment, Leighton Sheldon explains why in the card business the money is made on the BUY, not the sale.

Buying the right card at the right price is what separates the great deals from the bad ones.

We’ve now recorded 117 episodes of Trading Card Therapy.

🎧 Listen on Spotify & Apple Podcasts
📺 Watch on YouTube

💬 Do you agree with this rule of the hobby?

Just Collect, Inc.

03/05/2026

🎥 TRADING CARD THERAPY FLASHBACK

We’re rewinding to September 21, 2021 when Leighton Sheldon broke down an important topic for collectors - consigning cards to auction houses.

When should you consign?
Which cards make the most sense for auction?
And what should collectors know before sending their items in?

Auction houses can unlock massive exposure and record prices… but knowing when and how to consign can make all the difference.

💬 Collectors:
Have you ever consigned a card to auction?
Would you do it again?

03/04/2026

TRADING CARD THERAPY FLASHBACK 🎥

We’re going back to September 14, 2021, when Leighton Sheldon broke down the debate between jersey cards vs. owning the actual jersey itself.

Fast forward to today… and the hobby has changed A LOT.
Game-used jersey cards have absolutely exploded in price over the last few years.

So here’s today’s question for collectors:

If the prices were exactly the same, which would you rather own?

🖊 A signed game-used jersey card
OR
👕 The full game-used jersey (not signed)

Five years later, the conversation hits a little different.

👇 Drop your answer in the comments.

Just Collect, Inc.

03/02/2026

🎙️ TRADING CARD THERAPY – FLASHBACK
Episode 3 (Originally aired August 31, 2021)

Vintage vs. Modern.

In this clip, we break down the difference between sincere scarcity and manufactured scarcity.

Vintage cards?
Printed when nobody thought to save them.

Modern cards?
Numbered, parallel’d, serialized, and produced with scarcity built in.

Both have their place in the hobby.

Today’s question is simple:

👉 Do you prefer VINTAGE or MODERN?

Drop your answer below 👇