When Is It Worth Overpaying For A Card? Confessions of a Card Dealer & 2014 Seismic Gold Deep Dive

[@mycard_post]

(Mark) Thanks for the opportunity to share my story, guys. Final thoughts: It’s okay to be just a collector. Focus on the long-term passion for collecting rather than trying to profit from every card. Don’t let minor differences ruin big deals, and don’t let public commentary diminish your personal enjoyment of owning a rare card. The value of a card to you personally can’t always be measured by "comps" or market standards.

[@hockeycardsgongshow]

Love this, great thoughts Mark!

[@theloudcollector]

Every person who has a comment of you "over paying" for a card are the same people who don't keep a PC. They don't understand because if they did, they wouldn't make the comments. So silly, atta babes Mark ... great buy!!

[@mycard_post]

@@theloudcollector Appreciate it. Thank you.

[@denisbeauregard]

@@theloudcollector Exactly! It's not all about making a profit.

[@stillonly25cents67]

love the passion by Mark on the Pasta card ... I PC Makar and my favorite card in my collection is not a rookie card, has no autograph, no memorabilia .... it's the 21-22 Allure Blue Line card /35 ... blue color match, "blue line" the position he plays, card number 8 in the set; his jersey number, and the card is 8/35 as well (again his jersey number) and it's just a great looking card

[@hockeycardsgongshow]

Great card!

[@mycard_post]

Thank you... Your Makar sounds like a fantastic PC card that checks many subtle boxes that add to the rarity and enjoyment... Beauty!

[@jma10780]

In the conversation about Mackinnon and holding certain cards waiting for something to bump them up, I'm thinking that the NHL's return to the Winter Olympics will be a huge opportunity for younger players who never had that opportunity to possibly make a big hobby leap.

[@hockeycardsgongshow]

That's not a bad thought at all. Can't wait for the NHL return to the Olympics!

[@doomedandconfused411]

Sneak peek this February with the Nations tournament

[@86collectables-qy9qr]

🐐 Podcast

[@sportsfix6975]

I think the reason Troy is so in love with "Day with the Pup" is because there is no Upper Deck logo anywhere to be seen! 😂

[@hockeycardsgongshow]

Fantastic point lol!

[@theloudcollector]

lol accurate

[@MNSportscardJunky]

Nice work gents!

[@hockeycardsgongshow]

Thank you!

[@doomedandconfused411]

Lol the Zegras & Jack Hughes card was from the All-Star Game

[@stillonly25cents67]

the Hughes/Zegras card was from the 2022 All-Star game skills breakaway challenge comp where the dress up in ridiculous costumes

[@hockeycardsgongshow]

Ahh...good to know thanks!

[@ryanberkley2807]

Those Pacific Stock cards are sweet, found a Mats Sundin on COMC

[@hockeycardsgongshow]

💯

[@fliplife67]

If people are willing to over pay for a card it’s probably ok if they understand that in the long run that there odds of breaking even or making money are low and chances are high on losing money.

[@hockeycardsgongshow]

Good way to look at it.

[@mycard_post]

Yep, certainly agree with that; acquiring cards only for profit is just one of the many ways to participate and enjoy the hobby. Some people never sell cards, only buy/collect...

[@beammeup1930]

Im a big devils fan and was very interested in a 2014 Martin Broduer Seismic Gold and then realized its probably the 1 card hes in a Blues jersey..lol

[@hockeycardsgongshow]

looks so weird not in the devils uni.....agree!

[@barrymah6236]

Harry Neale on a HNIC broadcast called your almost greatest John "I only score big goals in the playoffs" MacLean!

[@hockeycardsgongshow]

Well there's a fun fact...thanks for adding to the convo!

[@theloudcollector]

2:04:47 LMAO at Troy omg I'm dying lol

[@Sebby25]

12:15 into the show and Josh is descending into madness 😂

[@hockeycardsgongshow]

hahahahahaha.....true.

[@78rlewi]

😂

[@ojibwe_86]

Fans at Heart should have Zigmund Palffy and Travis Green, when Palffy kissed Green after a goal. I’d think the Pastrnak card would’ve sold around $1800 to $2000. I think people sometimes tell themselves “wow, for $2700 I could buy a McDavid PSA 10” or “with $2700 I’d rather buy a box of 05-06 SPA”. I feel as if that’s where the majority of “that’s high for this card” comments come from. I do it myself as well… especially for that Bure sale!

[@denisbeauregard]

The Bourque card was my card before in the Raybourquecardcollection. I think Bourque signs quite alot to be honest but his card price versus players with less accomplishments are cheaper for some reason. I think Bourque did more than Lidstrom with 70% less talent around him. Just check who was the second best defenseman he ever played with in Boston...Except three years of a healthy Neely and the additions of Oates, those lineup were bad. He anchored those teams.

[@hockeycardsgongshow]

Definitely underappreciated in the hobby! Thanks for chiming in!

[@sportsfix6975]

I believe it's the Tavaras syndrome...alot of Boston fans thought him leaving for Colorado and winning a Cup there was blasphemy!

[@sportsfix6975]

Imagine if you were in the stands as prominent as Kane is on Turgeons 1997 Card..but it was a 1/1 worth $10,000. Would you buy it?

[@hockeycardsgongshow]

Fantastic question......not sure have to think about that one.