Coom & Currie Sports Cards

Episode 60 is here, and we’ve landed a guest with a pretty decent rugby CV.

Former Hurricane and former All Black Scott Waldrom joins us for a brilliant chat about his rugby journey, life after the game, his jersey shop, and how he ended up falling down the sports card rabbit hole.

We also try to establish the only question that really matters… has Scott officially chosen Coom & Currie Sports Cards over Top Play? We’ll let you be the judge.

Elsewhere in the episode:
* Codswollop makes its usual appearance.
* Mail Day delivers an unexpected Paul Ifill Wellington Phoenix card for BC.
* MC’s technology does its best to cancel the podcast, but this train isn’t stopping anytime soon.
* BC is gearing up for the Auckland Card Show, with plenty of content on the way.
* MC shares his thoughts on the new Topps EPL Flagship release.
A great guest, plenty of laughs, the usual chaos, and somehow we still stay on topic… occasionally.

Get it in your ears.

Takeaways
The card community is diverse and supportive, contributing to the growth of the hobby.
The challenges in the card market, including the absence of rugby cards, present opportunities for improvement and expansion. Card collection and memorabilia are a significant part of the conversation, showcasing the host's passion for the hobby.
The discussion highlights the importance of community initiatives and the impact of the podcast on the audience.
The performance of the podcast is reflected upon, with insights into the show's growth and future plans for upcoming guests and playlists.

Chapters
00:00 Introduction and Milestone Celebration
02:02 Quick Fire Questions and Rugby Career
05:28 The Wellington Cards and Collectible Show
26:14 The Card Community and Hobby Growth
31:34 Challenges in the Card Market
34:53 Card Collection and Memorabilia
41:11 The Hobby Community and Initiatives
01:04:13 Podcast Performance and Reflection
01:17:24 Upcoming Guests and Playlists

Episode 59 is here… and somehow, it’s one of our most professional episodes yet.

Andy from Seaside Sports Cards earns his fourth cap for Coom & Currie, proving once again that he either loves the hobby… or just enjoys watching us struggle with technology.

This week we’re talking all things Topps Premier League Flagship. MC and Andy are absolutely obsessed, while Coom eventually joins after somehow getting defeated by… a world clock.

Speaking of professionalism, we hit a few technical issues during the recording. Thankfully Andy stepped in, calmly navigated the chaos, and basically became the producer. He handled it so well that we couldn’t bring ourselves to edit any of it out. It’s a masterclass.

We also chat about Andy’s experience as a vendor at the Brighton Card Show, dive into everyone’s latest mail days, and, of course, deliver another instalment of Codswollop.

Stick around after the credits too, because the Card Crazy giveaway winner is decided in the only sensible way possible… a duck race.
Late arrivals. Technical disasters. Football cards. Mail days. Ducks.
It’s got it all.

Takeaways
New Tops Flagship Edition Premier League 26-27 release
Experience at the Brighton card show
Grading cards and experiences with different grading companies PSA's Dominance in Grading
Impact of Player Transfers in NBA
Product Review: Resurgence NFL Cards Product design influences consumer perception
Timing of product releases impacts relevance and interest

Chapters
00:00 Introduction and Tops Flagship Edition
00:30 Discussion of Tops Flagship Edition
12:55 Brighton Card Show Experience
21:05 Grading Cards and Grading Companies
27:24 The PSA Grading Controversy
29:01 Player Transfers and NBA Updates
53:34 Product Review: Resurgence NFL Cards
54:23 Product Design and Consumer Perception
58:35 Timing of Product Releases
01:06:09 Grading and Card Quality

Episode 58 is here… and we’ve finally let Baza Collects Cards get his hands on the controls. At this point we’re pretty sure he’s got his own parking spot.

This week we dive headfirst into the New Zealand sports card scene, chatting about where the hobby is heading and how we can all help make it even better. It’s one of our more thoughtful conversations… don’t worry, we still manage to go off on plenty of tangents.

We also count down our Top 5 most fun products to rip, and it turns out we’re both absolute suckers for huge colour, ridiculous eye appeal, and cards that make you instantly forget what your bank balance looked like five minutes earlier.

Of course, we had to talk about Topps Resurgence. Safe to say… we’re completely sold. If you like shiny cards with serious wow factor, this one is worth a look.

There are plenty of deep and meaningful moments throughout the episode, while Baza officially picks up his hat-trick ball after yet another appearance on the podcast. At this rate we’re going to have to start paying him… in base cards.

A massive thank you to our sponsor, Kiwi Card Collective, for continuing to support everything we do.

We also give plenty of credit to Blunt Collections for the way they conduct themselves in the hobby, and chat about some exciting new ventures happening in New Zealand, including Brock Nash’s Card Syndicate and Nijesh’s Card Reserve NZ.

Whether you’re ripping boxes, chasing grails, or just here for the questionable takes and terrible financial decisions, Episode 58 has something for everyone.
Enjoy the show!

Takeaways
Connection through sports cards
Subjectivity in design preferences Top 5 card products are a personal choice
The Auckland Card Show is an exciting event for the card collecting community Building a sustainable ecosystem is crucial for the growth of the hobby.
The process and community play a significant role in shaping the hobby experience.

Chapters
00:00 Introduction and Bonus Episode
01:36 Connecting Through Sports Cards
04:05 Exploring Product Resurgence NFL
06:00 Design Preferences and Subjectivity
10:33 Factors Influencing Product Release
25:01 Top Five Products and Their Appeal
28:42 Top 5 Card Products
43:10 The Auckland Card Show
51:28 Flipping and the New Zealand Hobby
55:04 The Evolution of the Hobby in New Zealand
56:59 Building a Sustainable Ecosystem
57:56 Connecting with the Australian Hobby Community
01:00:23 The Importance of Process and Community in the Hobby
01:05:06 The Role of Responsible Breakers in the Hobby
01:13:18 The Journey of Collecting and Enjoying the Ride
01:19:21 Supporting Hobby Initiatives and Community Growth

EP57 – BAZA IS BACK!

Friend of the pod and now officially a two-time guest, Baza Collects returns to Coom & Currie Sports Cards.

Baza takes us across the pond as he tells us all about his trip to the West Coast Card Show in the States — the cards, the experience and, most importantly, getting to share it all with his boys.

It all gets a bit wholesome for a sports card podcast, as Baza manages to make BC genuinely emotional talking about just how special that time together was. We weren’t prepared for feelings. We apologise.

Normal service is quickly resumed when BC makes the frankly outrageous decision to OPEN A FUNKO POP AND REMOVE IT FROM ITS BOX.

MC can only sit and watch in absolute horror as thousands of collectors simultaneously sense a disturbance in the force.

We also get into what actually makes sports cards so special to us. Is it the cards? The chase? The nostalgia? The community? Or just an elaborate excuse for grown men to spend money on shiny cardboard?

MC shares his card show strategy, and naturally step one is to get yourself properly hydrated. A lager is preferable. In BC’s case, a nice Pilsner. Holsten Pils if you want that added hit of nostalgia before making financially questionable decisions at a dealer’s table.

Plus all the usual favourites:
Mail Day
Codswollop

And introducing our NEW feature — TOP OF THE POPS.
Each week we’ll reveal the five most-listened-to Coom & Currie episodes and see who’s climbing the charts.
Last week’s episode went STRAIGHT IN AT NUMBER TWO.
But the big question…
Where will Baza’s second appearance rank?

Lots of laughs. Great card chat. A little bit of emotion. Questionable card show drinking strategies. And the brutal unboxing of an innocent Funko Pop.
It’s EP57.

Get it in your ears.

Takeaways
Survival instincts are crucial when navigating the overwhelming environment of card shows.
The accessibility to card stock and retail packs differs significantly between countries, impacting the hobby experience. Family bonding and shared experiences are a key part of the card collecting journey.
Value bin boxes and bargain finds offer exciting opportunities for collectors to discover hidden gems.
Graded cards and accessibility in the US market provide unique opportunities for collectors to expand their collections. Passion for sports cards
Transparency and growth in podcasting

Chapters
00:00 The National Card Show Experience
09:21 Survival Strategies at Card Shows
16:12 The Impact of Card Shows on the Hobby
26:09 The Significance of Documenting Card Show Experiences
32:40 The Card Show Experience
34:08 Family Bonding and Memories
38:26 Introducing Kids to Card Collecting
40:10 Creating Meaningful Memories
36:44 Value Bin Boxes and Bargain Finds
57:45 Graded Cards and Card Accessibility
52:07 Planning for Future Card Shows
01:06:47 Interview with Baza Collects Cards
01:08:11 The Excitement of Sports Cards
01:12:16 Review of Top Five Shows
01:22:11 Launch of Coomakurry Sports Cards Vintage Page
01:23:28 Mail Day and Upcoming Updates
01:30:45 Closing Remarks and Sign-off

Episode 56 of the Coom & Currie Sports Cards Podcast is here!

The man. The myth. The legend. Matt Brown from Card Crazy makes his long-awaited debut on the pod.

We get the inside scoop on what it’s really like running New Zealand’s biggest card shop, find out what Matt actually collects when he’s not surrounded by cardboard all day, and most importantly, put him on the spot for his very own Card Shop Codswollop.

Matt and the team at Card Crazy have also very generously sorted us out with some top-quality giveaway products for our New Zealand-based listeners. Listen in to find out what’s up for grabs and how you can get involved.

Elsewhere, MC has been under the weather, while BC is fit, firing and absolutely raring to talk nonsense.

With the NFL season fast approaching, we get stuck into the Packers and Seahawks, who are both obviously looking incredibly strong depending entirely on which host you ask.

We also look ahead to the Seahawks making their debut on School of Hard Knocks — something BC will no doubt remain completely calm and unbiased about.

There’s also World Cup Final chat, plus all the usual nonsense, including:
Mail Day
Codswollop

A huge episode with a brilliant guest, giveaways, NFL chat, cards and the usual amount of questionable opinions.

Episode 56. Get it in your ears.

Takeaways
Excitement for upcoming sports card products
Eye appeal and autographs are key priorities in card collecting Passion for collecting from a young age
Transition from home breaks to managing a card shop
The growth of card shops in the area TCG shops are experiencing a nationwide surge
Select optic cards are highly valued
Investment in new players can be overhyped Card Crazy's nostalgic name revival
The impact of grading on the trading card industry

Chapters
00:00 Introduction and Catching Up
01:14 NFL Resurgence Product Release
03:02 Discussion on Sports Card Products
04:23 Collecting Funko Pops and Memorabilia
06:34 Anticipation for Guest Interview
07:41 Mail Day and Card Collection Priorities
30:26 Eye Appeal and Autograph Prioritization
32:23 The Journey into the Hobby
01:02:32 The Birth of Card Crazy
01:03:34 The World of TCG Shops
01:04:06 Favorite Products and New Releases
01:07:20 Personal Collections and Breaks
01:30:08 Investment and Overhyped Players
01:31:19 The Origins of Card Crazy
01:32:27 The Business Setup and Distribution
01:34:16 The Shop and Breaks
01:37:00 Grading and PCG
01:40:00 Hobby Trends and Card Grading Companies
01:43:00 Shop Frustrations and Pie Reviews
01:51:28 Panini World Cup Sticker Album