Is Set Collecting Dying? + He Chased Zion... Then Found T206 + Surviving a Full Hobby Cycle

Every collector's journey eventually changes. Jeremy Lee, Joe Poirot, Josh Adams, and Robert Rothenberg discuss what it's like to experience an entire hobby market cycle, from the explosive boom of 2020 through the correction that followed and into today's evolving market. Robert shares how he re-entered the hobby chasing the next superstar before eventually finding his passion in T206 cards, rare backs, and long-term collecting goals. Along the way, the panel discusses grading philosophy, the value of raw versus graded cards, why buying the card instead of the grade still matters, and how experience changes the way collectors deploy their hobby dollars. The conversation closes with an interesting look at set collecting, why it isn't as common as it once was, and whether modern collectors have shifted toward curating personal collections instead of completing checklists. If you enjoy the episode, please subscribe, leave a rating and review on your favorite podcast platform, and share it with a fellow collector. It really helps more collectors discover the show. Watch Sports Cards Live on YouTube for the full video experience, and follow Jeremy Lee on Fanatics Collect for exclusive live shows, including The Hunt and weekly auction watch parties. Fanatics Collect referral link:https://fanaticscollect.onelink.me/xx0N/iyiniif4 Thank you for listening, and remember... Sports cards is a lifestyle. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices