Post-National Recap - Pickups (Lots of Pickups!), Key Sales, Eventful Trade Nights, Box Rips, Hangouts & A Hot Take or 2

This is a YouTube Live session recorded on August 10, 2026.

On this episode, Jonathan (@sportscards.and.sunsets) and Nate (@incardboardveritas) provide a vintage sports card and community-oriented recap of this year’s 2026 National in Chicago.

The boys are back from Chicago, invigorated & excited about the Hobby! Topics include lots of pickups (big & small), some key sales, trade night impressions, a junk wax box rip, hangout recaps, favorite stories & a hot take regarding card prices at the National.

The chat is lively and the main focus is The Cards! Check it out, Like, Subscribe, and let us know what you think in the Comments.

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This is a YouTube Live session recorded on July 20, 2026.

On this segment, Nate (@incardboardveritas) & Jonathan (@sportscards.and.sunsets) catch up on the state of the vintage card market, recent pickups & the upcoming National in Chicago.

Market topics include vintage-oriented stats on prices & volumes, the Jordan & Jackie markets (of course), theories on what’s driving all this demand, and potential pockets of good value. We also share some 2026 pickups, including in the context of the market run-up & discuss National plans, prep & excitement.

Check it out, and reach out to let us know what you think!

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AI & The Hobby - Thoughts and Predictions on What Lies Ahead

This is a YouTube Live session recorded on May 18, 2026.

On this segment, Jonathan (@sportscards.and.sunsets) and Nate (@incardboardveritas) are excited to welcome collector, entrepreneur & Hobby thought leader @chrishoj onto the show for a conversation about how looming AI advancements may impact various elements of the sports card Hobby.

Topics include 1) authenticity & counterfeiting, 2) AI grading, 3) access to card knowledge & data, 4) potential impacts on GOAT debates, and 5) how societal shifts - in wealth distribution, values & free time - could impact hobby involvement.

Check it out, and let us know what you think about our takes on the future of the Hobby.

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