Collector Investor Podcast – Details, episodes & analysis

Hosts Chris Sewell and Jeremy Donson kick off the first episode of Collector Investor Podcast with stories from their 15-year partnership, the founding of CIA Auctions, and plans for the auction house.

They discuss grading trends, rising graders to watch, eBay AI scam concerns, and how graders inspect cards. The hosts also debate three standout auction lots — a Rodman precious metal gem, a Jackie Robinson leaf, and a Babe Ruth Sports Kings card — and share their personal picks.

The episode closes with an inside look at how they comp and price large collections, tips for sellers, and an invitation for listeners to submit questions for future episodes.

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Hosts Chris Sewall and Jeremy Donson kick off the tenth episode of Collector Investor Podcast with recent news of COMC raising prices and deleting customer support tickets. What does this mean for there future? And did the guys go too soft on them last episode? Then the guy's answer- questions of the day. One question is about a new way to grade cards, and another is about PSA old vs new labels.  Another question is about, vintage non-sport cards. We end with a debate- What are the best rookie cards of all time?

If you're interested in reaching out to Chris and Jeremy to sell your collection, you can email them directly at- Chrisandtexassnowman@gmail.com

If you would like to consign your collection or bid in the next CIA auction, you can visit- https://collectorinvestorauctions.com

Check out Chris YouTube Channel- My Personal Sportscards Life Journey

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Hosts Chris Sewall and Jeremy Donson kick off the ninth episode of Collector Investor Podcast with recent news of card shows breaking attendance records. What does this mean, and is this just like 2020? Then the guy's answer- questions of the day. One question is about cracking and resubmitting, and if it is worth it.  Another question is about, how do the guys store their cards. We end with a debate- What are the most iconic baseball cards of all time?

If you're interested in reaching out to Chris and Jeremy to sell your collection, you can email them directly at- Chrisandtexassnowman@gmail.com

If you would like to consign your collection or bid in the next CIA auction, you can visit- https://collectorinvestorauctions.com

Check out Chris YouTube Channel- My Personal Sportscards Life Journey

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Hosts Chris Sewall and Jeremy Donson kick off the eighth episode of Collector Investor Podcast with the guys opening with T-Pot's grading experiment. The guys have very strong opinions about it and share stories about how they have had cards misgraded. This all brings into question, if the graders are really experts.  Then the guy's answer- questions of the day. One question is about the 52 Mantle, and if it is overpriced.  We end with a debate- What is the greatest baseball card set of all time?

If you're interested in reaching out to Chris and Jeremy to sell your collection, you can email them directly at- Chrisandtexassnowman@gmail.com

If you would like to consign your collection or bid in the next CIA auction, you can visit- https://collectorinvestorauctions.com

Check out Chris YouTube Channel- My Personal Sportscards Life Journey

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Hosts Chris Sewall and Jeremy Donson kick off the seventh episode of Collector Investor Podcast with the guys opening with a record-breaking card sale.  The guys give their thoughts on if a Pokémon card sale can impact the sports card market.  Chris and Jeremy discuss a recent Ken Goldin video and the backlash that has come from it. Then the guy's answer- questions of the day. One question is about the impact of an MLB lockout to baseball cards. Another question the Michael Jordan Star vs the Fleer rookie cards.  We end with a debate- Is the PSA upcharge fair and are you happy to pay it?

If you're interested in reaching out to Chris and Jeremy to sell your collection, you can email them directly at- Chrisandtexassnowman@gmail.com

If you would like to consign your collection or bid in the next CIA auction, you can visit- https://collectorinvestorauctions.com

Check out Chris YouTube Channel- My Personal Sportscards Life Journey

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Hosts Chris Sewall and Jeremy Donson kick off the eleventh episode of Collector Investor Podcast with a 52 Topps Mantle back from grading and a record-breaking modern sports card sale. What does this mean and what card could break the record next? Then the guy's answer- questions of the day. One question is about a repackers, and another is about checking comps on non-sports cards.  Another question is about, defunked grading companies such as Sports Collectors Digest and if its a buying opportunity. We end with a debate- What is the best player to invest in long term?

If you're interested in reaching out to Chris and Jeremy to sell your collection, you can email them directly at- Chrisandtexassnowman@gmail.com

If you would like to consign your collection or bid in the next CIA auction, you can visit- https://collectorinvestorauctions.com

Check out Chris YouTube Channel- My Personal Sportscards Life Journey

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Hosts Chris Sewall and Jeremy Donson kick off the fourteenth episode of Collector Investor Podcast with the 1952 Mickey Mantle back from MBA. The guys look at the CIA April Auction and highlight a few of the cards, one of which is a beautiful card from the Snowman Collection.  Also, they discuss the gem rate results for March, which broke a record for the most cards graded in one month. Then the guy's answer- questions of the day. One question is about graders notes and why us as collectors don't demand more transparency.  Another question is about, the evolution of sports card collecting. We end with a debate- What is the best card show?

If you're interested in reaching out to Chris and Jeremy to sell your collection, you can email them directly at- Chrisandtexassnowman@gmail.com

If you would like to consign your collection or bid in the next CIA auction, you can visit- https://collectorinvestorauctions.com

Check out Chris YouTube Channel- My Personal Sportscards Life Journey

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Hosts Chris Sewall and Jeremy Donson kick off the thirteenth episode of Collector Investor Podcast with the story of Geoff Wilson (@sportscardinvestor) buying an altered Shohei Ohtani card at the Dallas Card Show. If a card shop owner can buy an altered card, what does it mean for the average collector and what should they look out for? Also, they discuss a recent video Chris had that went viral about PSA 10's and the extreme premium people are paying for relatively common cards, and Jeremy gives his take on the video. Then the guy's answer- questions of the day. One question is about what player to invest in, that played after 1968.  Another question is about, the ugliest set ever made. We end with a debate- What is the best decade of sports cards?

If you're interested in reaching out to Chris and Jeremy to sell your collection, you can email them directly at- Chrisandtexassnowman@gmail.com

If you would like to consign your collection or bid in the next CIA auction, you can visit- https://collectorinvestorauctions.com

Check out Chris YouTube Channel- My Personal Sportscards Life Journey

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Hosts Chris Sewall and Jeremy Donson kick off the fifteenth episode of Collector Investor Podcast with the Jeremy back from the Strongsville Sports Card Convention. The guys look at the CIA April Auction results and highlight a record-breaking Hank Aaron rookie card sale from the Snowman Collection.  Also, they discuss fake autographs coming off Mike- Baseball Collector buying fake autos at the Strongsville Show. Then the guy's answer- questions of the day. One question is about Beckett and asking how they would comp cards in the 90's.  Another question is about, the greatest 90's insert. We end with producers corner- what is your favorite hobby memory?

If you're interested in reaching out to Chris and Jeremy to sell your collection, you can email them directly at- Chrisandtexassnowman@gmail.com

If you would like to consign your collection or bid in the next CIA auction, you can visit- https://collectorinvestorauctions.com

Check out Chris YouTube Channel- My Personal Sportscards Life Journey

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Hosts Chris Sewall and Jeremy Donson kick off the sixteenth episode of Collector Investor Podcast with a hot topic in the card industry. The guys discuss the recent box prices of Topps Chrome football. What should collectors do and what should card shop owners do?  Also, they discuss what grading company should a collector use. Then the guy's answer- questions of the day. One question is about where SGC will be in 5-10 years. Another question is about, the most undervalued vintage set. We end with debate of the day- what is the greatest vintage food issue card set ever made? If you're interested in reaching out to Chris and Jeremy to sell your collection, you can email them directly at Chrisandtexassnowman@gmail.com

If you would like to consign your collection or bid in the next CIA auction, you can visit- https://collectorinvestorauctions.com

Check out Chris YouTube Channel-  @collectorinvestordealer 

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