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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
Check out Gordy's next eBay Live on Sunday at 8 pm ET!
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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
Check out Gordy's next eBay Live on Sunday at 8 pm ET!
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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
Check out Gordy's next eBay Live on Sunday at 8 pm ET!
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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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Gordy Bonker is joined by Samuel Evans to talk about The National's Youth Collector Club Initiative, a program designed to empower young hobbyists through education, community, and the excitement of collecting. With Sports Cards Nonsense Media Network's new partnership with The National, this is one of the initiatives we'll be focussed on promoting. Gordy also talks USA Hockey, the modern market, and where he's headed next.
0:00 - Intro1:27 - USA Hockey Wins Gold3:50 - A Strong Market6:57 - The Philly Card Show9:09 - Youth Collector Club Initiative with Samuel Evans
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Gordy recaps his trip out west to the West Coast Card Show. He relives meeting a legend at Heritage Night and talks about deals that he made: including the acquisition of an ultra-rare Roberto Clemente card. Finally, Gordy breaks down the Logan Paul $16.5 million Pokemon card and what it means for the market.0:00 - Intro4:55 - Meeting a Legend8:08 - The West Coast Card Show17:04 - The First Ever Refractor?!23:45 - $16.5 Million Pokemon Card
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Gordy Bonker shares wild happenings in the 1952 Mickey Mantle market as well as the resiliency of other commodity markets in the world. He looks forward to a trip out west for the West Coast Card show, a Lakers/Thunder game, and more. Finally, Gordy breaks down the biggest trade of his life, securing THE 1948 Leaf Satchel Paige card.
0:00 - Intro3:06 - 52 Mantle Market6:49 - Resilient Markets13:00 - Headed Out West15:45 - One of My Biggest Trades
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Gordy is joined by Steven Lane, a lifelong Mickey Mantle collector with one of the largest Mantle collections int he hobby. Steven shares a lifetime of stories in collecting, shows off some of the rarest Mickey Mantle collectibles in existence and shares how he completed the extraordinary feat of collecting every single Mickey Mantle card SIGNED.
3:15 - Steven’s Start in Collecting19:30 - Collecting Mickey Mantle42:32 - An Incredible Feat50:21 - How to Liquidate
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Gordy is joined by Tyler Santiago of Santiago Sports for a conversation spanning across the sports card hobby. Gordy and Tyler cover negotiating deals, deciding what to collect for yourself vs. what you sell, the reality of losing money in the vintage card space, and more.Gordy also gives an update on his life and PSA’s big news on SGC and Beckett.
2:06 PSA to Continue to Invest in SGC & Beckett6:39 Tyler Santiago Joins the Show29:56 Tyler’s Collecting Journey47:00 Where to next?
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Gordy Bonker is joined by Sports Cards Nonsense co-owner Jeremy Aisenberg to discuss his journey in the hobby, long-term investing vs. short-term trading, consumer trends, his favorite collectibles, and more.
Quick Update - 0:00Jeremy's Journey - 4:00State of the Hobby 27:51Bucket List 1:00:00
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