Crosstown Cardboard – Details, episodes & analysis

Craig & Carmine talk about how they handle hobby hype with specific examples of different players and cards as the NFL season starts up.

Carmine explains his biggest profit ever from timing the market, how it could've gone wrong, and his philosophy on investing into hype.

In classic teacher fashion, Craig provides an 'either-or' example of collection cards he has versus a hyped card that's worth the same amount.

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Carmine accepts Craig's challenge by listing cards on eBay for the first time in months and finds out why Craig says eBay is still king.

Our two guys explain what criteria they believe makes a successful eBay card, Craig executes another fluff & stuff and gives the audience a "Thrilla in Manila."

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Craig & Carmine discuss their final sales, purchases, trades and PC deals they've lined up before The National next week.

They discuss the intentional strategies they've learned from last year's national preparation and get another thoughtful gift from a faithful Crosstown Cardboard listener.

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For the week of Thanksgiving, Craig & Carmine explain four of the many things they're thankful for in the sports card hobby.  

They also have new pickups related to the World Cup and the Knicks and talk on what they learned about the current card market from their recent sales on WhatNot, Facebook and Instagram.

Craig's Instagram: @newyorkcitysportscards

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Carmine explains what he thought about this past weekend's San Francisco card show where he set up as a dealer at his biggest show yet. Craig tells us whose cards to look out for on the U.S. men's soccer team and the special event he has planned at his school for game 1 of the World Cup. Both our guys say why, in this current unpredictable card market, it's a great time to get back to our roots of the hobby and the love of collecting.  

Craig's Instagram: @newyorkcitysportscards 

Carmine's Instagram: @CarminesCards

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Craig & Carmine talk about where to start when buying soccer cards, especially ahead of this month's World Cup. Using his expertise as a D3 soccer player turned soccer coach, Craig breaks down his favorite soccer set and compares the top soccer players to similar-style basketball players. Carmine chimes in with a plethora of new pickups, a 2-for-1 prospecting trade, and expectations for his upcoming show in San Francisco.    

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Carmine's Instagram: @CarminesCards

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Craig & Carmine explain their thoughts on how to act right as a card show dealer. Craig wears a Halloween gift from childhood friend and NBA veteran Tobias Harris, which you can check out in all its glory on the Crosstown Cardboard YouTube channel. C & C talk about providing a welcoming atmosphere for people approaching their table, their logic behind pricing their cards, sitting versus standing, and the importance of giving back to kids in the hobby. 

Craig's Instagram: @newyorkcitysportscards

Carmine's Instagram: @CarminesCards

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Craig & Carmine explain the top 4 qualities they enjoy in a card. Price and condition of the card are a given, but what are the factors that truly connect you and attract you to a piece of cardboard? These two former D-3 athletes present their Mount Rushmore!  

Craig's Instagram: @newyorkcitysportscards  

Carmine's Instagram: @CarminesCards

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Craig & Carmine explain the art and science of trading sports cards. They talk about specific trades they've done including how Carmine recently leveled up into his first Michael Jordan auto and how Craig moved a Giannis 1/1 for three liquid cards ending in a fun time and a profit. Plus, they answer some viewer questions and talk about navigating an uncertain card market by leaning more into cards they like.  

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Craig's Instagram: @newyorkcitysportscards  

Carmine's Instagram: @CarminesCards

Craig & Carmine explain who they are, why they're starting a sports card podcast, and why you might enjoy listening. They talk about their cardboard connection from their first and only deal almost a year ago to becoming friends and now starting a podcast. Plus, deals from their recent shows in Portland and NYC, some of their best recent pickups, and what to expect in the coming weeks from the show.