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Gordy looks at the top 10 sales in the vintage market last week, including a few surprisingly big PSA 2 sales from cards hitting record highs. Plus, what does prepping for a big summer card show like Fanatics Fest look like? Gordy breaks down his prep process and what he's looking for at the show.
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0:00 - Gordy bought another big auction and big updates
5:40 - Looking ahead to Fanatics Fest and why Fanatics Fest has done an incredible job incorporating sports, collecting, and investing.
10:30 - At the National and looking to set up deals
14:45 - Introducing Derek Grady, Executive VP of Heritage Auctions
21:15 - What happened with SGC and what happens with them now?
30:00 - The Keith Olbermann T206 Wagner and whether or not PSA/SGC would have graded it
35:15 - The State of the Vintage Market
44:55 - The massive Heritage Auction ending this weekend
50:45 - Willie Mays is the most undervalued person in the market
59:45 - Q&A with Derek and Gordy
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In this episode, Gordy joined the Gr8 American Collectibles Show to discuss the state of the vintage market. Plus, he debated whether collectibles are investment pieces.
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With another record sale over the weekend, Gordy dives deep into the 1952 Topps Mickey Mantle market and the vintage market as a whole. The market is up big, and it isn't even the summer peak when a lot of higher-end vintage cards move at places like The National and Fanatics Fest.
0:00 - Intro and show rundown on the ‘52 Mantle Market
2:30 - Brokering a sale for a SGC 5.5 ‘52 Mantle
6:10 - Looking at the vintage card market, as it is up 43% over the last six months.
10:50 - The summer months and The National are when a lot of high-end vintage cards move and with the market up this much, it could be a big summer.
15:45 - Comparing Mickey Mantle’s market vs. other major vintage names like Jackie Robinson and Willie Mays. Does this make Willie Mays undervalued?
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In this episode, Gordy goes through his recent pickups from a massive vintage collection. Diving deep into some of the more unique or high-end pieces. Plus, old PSA slabs vs. new PSA slabs, and the value cards have in each.
0:00 - Intro - Gordy Made a BIG Purchase
4:00 - Roberto Clemente PSA 8 History
9:00 - Ernie Banks Pickup
12:00 - Pete Rose and 1968 Topps Nolan Ryan Sale
19:30 - Frank Robinson is the most underrated player in history
22:00 - Old PSA slabs vs. new PSA slabs
28:50 - Flying to South Carolina to close a deal for a 52 Mantle
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James Fiorentino is a world-renowned watercolor painter and works with the Baseball Hall of Fame. He sat down with Gordy to discuss his path to fame. Plus, how his artwork ended up on cards.
0:00 - Intro
1:30 - James Fiorentino’s background
4:45 - How James fell in love with baseball and art and decided to make a career out of both
12:30 - Going to the Hall of Fame for the first time at 15 and getting to know Hall of Famers
21:30 - Favorite piece James has done or favorite player to cover
34:30 - The history of the 1950s era Topps cards and how James has used that in his work
43:15 - Similarities between the art world and sports cards and collectibles.
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In this episode, Gordy goes through his day at Goldin Auctions and the learning experience of being around Ken. Plus, the weekly update on his Star Jordan in the Goldin 100.
0:00 - Goldin broadcast recap
7:50 - Gordy’s Star Jordan Update
10:40 - An update on the 1952 Topps Set break
13:40 - Gordy went to a card show over the weekend and picked up a 1986 Fleer Jordan rookie in a PSA 9.
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A very special show this week where Gordy went on-site and LIVE with Ken Goldin for an eBay Live show and an early look at some of the INCREDIBLE pieces coming to the Goldin 100. Gordy and Ken make an announcement about Gordy’s 1984 Star Michael Jordan, talk vintage baseball, and introduce items like a Brady-to-Gronk Super Ball touchdown ball, a game-used Mickey Mantle bat, and more.0:00 - Live at the Goldin 10011:39 1984 Star Jordan14:50 Vintage Baseball24:40 Historic Goldin 100 Pieces
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In this episode, Gordy is joined by Employee #001 at Bonkers Cards, Anthony Longo, his best friend from childhood, who is joining the business in 2026. Gordy and Anthony discuss entering the hobby in 2026 for the first time since childhood, the mistakes they made as kids, and more!
Plus, Gordy has a BIG announcement.
0:00 - Intro6:05 - Big Personal News10:22 - Anthony Longo Joins the Show13:18 - Attending Your First Ever Card Show30:27 - Joining the Hobby in 2026
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Join Gordy for a walk through his childhood and follow his collecting journey from its earliest days to now. Gordy shares the cards that made his childhood, and shows off the rarest and most unique pieces of his collection, from a Pop 1 Babe Ruth card to the original edition of Sports Illustrated. Finally, Gordy talks through the different strategies for all different kinds of collectors … and why he’s a LeBron over Michael Jordan guy!
0:00 - Intro
3:58 - How I Started My PC
15:30 - Unique Pieces in My Collection
28:20 - Why I’m A LeBron Guy
30:27 - Your Collecting Strategy
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In this episode, Gordy sits down with one of the top modern sports card content creators in the hobby, Alex LLansó of Clever Cuban Cards.
They dive deep into:
-The modern vs vintage card market
-Why Shohei Ohtani cards keep exploding
-The realities of buying, selling, and grading cards full-time
-Card show culture, networking, and the future of the hobby
Alex also shares his journey from grad school and education into becoming a full-time sports card entrepreneur, while Gordy breaks down why vintage icons like Mickey Mantle and Jackie Robinson continue to dominate the market.
Whether you collect modern prospects, vintage legends, or just love the hobby, this conversation is packed with insight, strategy, and real hobby talk.
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Gordy is here today with an exciting update on one of the biggest cards he’s had yet, a market update, and a breakdown for anyone looking to get into the card business.
He also gets into the details of what he would do if he were starting a sports card business from scratch in 2026, highlighting his experiences to help you jumpstart your venture into the hobby.
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Gordy is joined this week by Sports Cards Live founder Jeremy Lee. Jeremy is a veteran of the hobby and gives his unique perspective on what changes he’s seen in the hobby and what’s coming down the pike. From how to part with your personal collection and deciding what to trade, to the inconsistent nature of grading, and the eye appeal “revolution” that is on the horizon, there’s something for every collector in this week’s conversation.
0:00 - Intro4:40 - Jeremy Lee joins the show25:47 - Parting with Your PC38:22 - Eye Appeal vs. Grade47:08 - The Revolution is Coming
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Gordy Bonker sits down with Mike Baker, Mike Baker Authenticated (MBA) Founder and PSA's first ever grader, in an industry-spanning conversation. From the origins of grading, Baker's most memorable cards, the future of grading and Mike's next steps, Gordy and Mike cover it all.0:00 - Intro5:48 - Mike Baker Joins the Show17:34 - Leaving PSA25:22 - The Importance of Grading41:32 - The Future of Grading
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Gordy Bonker is back with another episode featuring Seth Gershenson, a PhD in Economics and professor at American University, to discuss the “nostalgia effect” in the sports card market. Professor Gershenson talks about his research into the sports card market, the impacts of supply and demand, and much more.
Gordy also breaks down a $500,000 Michael Jordan deal and his eBay Live debut. He also talks about the Masters and who he thinks will come out on top.0:00 - eBay Live Debut6:09 - $500,000+ Jordan Deal11:37 - Seth Gershenson20:40 - A Morbid Bump in Sales33:10 - The Nostalgia Effect
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Gordy Bonker makes a big announcement on the future of his live shows. Bonkers Cards Live is moving from TikTok to eBay Live starting this Sunday. Gordy recaps the journey that has led him to where he is today, talks about why eBay Live is the right platform to move his live selling forward, and what comes next. Finally, he shares he’s now brokering the sale of a “white whale” Michael Jordan card.
0:00 - Bonkers Cards Club Update1:45 - Why eBay Live?10:14 - Thank You11:54 - Another Michael Jordan Card
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Gordy Bonker dips into his Wall Street background to talk about where the economy meets the sports card hobby. Gordy analyzes and compares trends in the sports card market with the stock market and gold, and talks about what we can learn from three of the most important vintage sports cards in existence. Finally, he talks about why vintage sports cards are an earnest alternative asset moving forward.3:23 - Today’s Market7:50 - Alternative Assets11:20 - 3 Most Important Vintage Cards18:35 - Why the Sports Card Market?
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Gordy Bonker is joined by Jim McFarland, also known as America’s Cobbler! Jim has amassed millions of social media followers showcasing his family-owned shoe repair business. Being a big-time collector and hobbyist, Gordy and Jim talk through Jim’s story and rise to social media fame, Jim shows off some of his personal collection and shares stories from the hobby, and they break down what cards they are looking for in the future.0:00 - Intro2:38 - Becoming America’s Cobbler9:21 - Jim’s Vintage PC26:47 - Cards to Watch36:58 - Trading for Mantle
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Gordy Bonker is back to talk about a big weekend at the Philly Card Show, including sales of Mickey Mantle and Michael Jordan. Then, an interview filmed live at the Philly Card Show with The Divide LIVE, where Gordy talks about his transition from Wall Street to the sports card hobby, the money making its way into collectibles, and more.0:00 - A Busy Weekend2:00 - Mantle and Jordan Sales4:02 - I Met Mariano Rivera8:26 - An Interview with The Divide Live
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Gordy is joined by Mike Gioseffi, the co-founder of Sports Cards Nonsense, to talk getting signed by Bill Simmons six years ago, the mystique of Mickey Mantle, and the future of everything in the sports card hobby. Gordy also hits on purchasing the Holy Grail of Michael Jordan cards and does a surprise unboxing live!0:00 - Intro0:52 - Two Big Sales3:08 - I Purchased a Holy Grail Card7:30 - Unboxing A Card Live11:07 - Mike Gioseffi Joins the Show
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