Ball Card Show

Use $20 for free on your first auction win with the code "ballcard" at registration. prstn.co/4e1Ek1J Follow Us https://linktr.ee/theballcardshow CHAPTERS 00:27 INTRO 05:20 SHOP TALK 07:13 MAILBAG 22:43 ADAM PETERSEN - THE DOLLAR BOX In this episode Gary and Jason are joined by Adam Petersen of The Dollar Box. Adam scaled a low end card business to hundreds of thousands of sales and has made content detailing that journey to share with others. Adam was a big inspiration for Jason as he took the leap into running a card business. You are sure to enjoy this one! Follow Adam , The Dollar Box, and The Goat Show : https://linktr.ee/thedollarbox The Dollar Box Discord: https://discord.gg/a7jCTsR8qq Keith- Shop Talk - @theneuhartcards The Ballcard Show - Jason Otero & Gary LeMaster Business Inquiries: ballcardshow@gmail.com

Use $20 for free on your first auction win with the code "ballcard" at registration. prstn.co/4e1Ek1J Follow Us https://linktr.ee/theballcardshow CHAPTERS 00:32 - Intro 01:48 - GCCF Recap 07:14 - Dalen - Droppin Knowledge 09:13 - PC Show and Tell 12:01 - Shop Talk 14:24 - Upcoming Schedule 16:15 - PTN Announcement 16:55 - Jeremy Lee In this episode, Jeremy Lee of  ⁨@SportsCardsLive⁩  joins the podcast to share experience and wisdom around collecting with intention. This hobby is bigger than any one experience and Jeremy explains why! Take Hobby Spectrum Assessment - www.hobbyspectrum.com Dalen -  ⁨@JunkWaxVintage⁩  Keith- @theneuhartcards The Ballcard Show - Jason Otero & Gary LeMaster Business Inquiries: ballcardshow@gmail.com

This episode is presented by Pristine Auction - Use $20 for free on your first auction win with the code "ballcard" at registration. prstn.co/4e1Ek1JFollow Us https://linktr.ee/theballcardshow In this episode of The Ballcard Show, Gary and Jason are joined by Mike - @junkwaxhero and Steve of @greeniesportscards . Mike chops it up discussing what makes card content solid, not caring about the flip, and a fun segment of Fomo or Jomo. Steve Greenberrg joins us to share some veteran knowledge from the promoters perspective and highlights the upcoming Mountain State Collectors Convention In WV Sep 18-20. CHAPTERS Intro - 00:00:27 Topps Digital Packs - 00:04:05 Steve Greenberg - 00:09:21 Pristine - 00:31:41 Mailbag - 00:33:51 Shop Talk - 00:49:30 Junk Wax Hero - 00:52:14 The Ballcard Show : Jason Otero & Gary LeMasterBusiness Inquiries: ballcardshow@gmail.com

This episode is presented by Pristine Auction - Use $20 for free on your first auction win with the code "ballcard" at registration. prstn.co/4e1Ek1J Follow Us https://linktr.ee/theballcardshow In this episode, Gary and Jason dive into navigating tough conversations at card shows as dealers. Tim from Over The Years Sports and The No Bangers Podcast entertains the ballcard boys! CHAPTERS 00:49 Intro 06:29 Shop Talk 08:29 Pristine 09:40 Tim from Over The Years Sports 01:04:19 Difficult Card Show Conversations 01:44:31 Upcoming Shows Tim -  ⁨@overtheyearssports⁩   ⁨@NoBangersPodcast⁩  Keith From @theneuhartcards encourages collectors to pay attention to trends. The Ballcard Show : Jason Otero & Gary LeMasterBusiness Inquiries: ballcardshow@gmail.com

Follow Us https://linktr.ee/theballcardshow CHAPTERS 00:07 Intro 00:54 Shipshewana Recap 09:01 Droppin' Knowledge with Dalen 10:35 Live Selling 1 Year Later 42:40 Shop Talk 44:43 Brent Shannon Joins 1:38:18 Upcoming Shows Gary and Jason Recap 1 year of selling live, sharing the ups and downs. Brent Shannon of  ⁨@shannonsscards⁩  joins to share his story of scaling his business and seeing something in case hits before everyone else did. Keith of @theneuhartcards is focusing on efficiency in the shop. Dalen  ⁨@JunkWaxVintage⁩  drops knowledge in his first educational segment The Ballcard Show - Jason Otero & Gary LeMaster Business Inquiries- ballcardshow@gmail.com

$20 for free on your first auction win with the code "ballcard" at registration. prstn.co/4e1Ek1J Follow Us https://linktr.ee/theballcardshow Chapters : 00:06 Intro 01:03 Neuhart National: 05:02 Future of the National 09:23 Fanatics rolls out fixed pricing 15:02 TCG the Key to LCS growth? 23:43 Dalen of Junk Wax Vintage joins The Ballcard Show 46:37 Upcoming Schedule Gary and Keith Neuhart discuss the impact of TCG on the LCS business model & Keith unpacks his experince as a vendor at The National. A Big announcement with Dalen From ⁨@JunkWaxVintage⁩ and a conversation around education. Dalen:  @JunkWaxVintage  Keith: @theeuhartcards The Ballcard Show : Jason Otero & Gary LeMaster Business Inquiries: ballcardshow@gmail.com

Use $20 for free on your first auction win with the code "ballcard" at registration. prstn.co/4e1Ek1J Follow Us https://linktr.ee/theballcardshow CHAPTERS 00:06 : Intro 03:31 : National Recap 16:14 : National Cliche's 28:51 : MLB Trade Deadline 35:18 : Show and Tell 39:44 : Are Comps Dead? Gary and Jason Discuss The Notion That Comps Are Dead In A Hot Market. The National Just Ended....How was the experience and what are the big takeaways from this years show? Gary Runs Down Key Trades In The MLB At The Deadline The Ballcard Show : Jason Otero & Gary LeMaster Business Inquiries: ballcardshow@gmail.com

Use $20 for free on your first auction win with the code "ballcard" at registration. prstn.co/4e1Ek1J Follow Us https://linktr.ee/theballcardshow Gary and Jason are live from The National SCN booth . Will they survive the heat that is the second floor long enough to complete the episode? The Ballcard Show : Jason Otero & Gary LeMaster Business Inquiries: ballcardshow@gmail.com

Use $20 for free on your first auction win with the code "ballcard" at registration. prstn.co/4e1Ek1J Follow Us https://linktr.ee/theballcardshow CHAPTERS 00:10 - Intro 03:57 - Show & Tell 08:01 - How Not Promote a Show - 16:51 - Shop Talk 18:30 - Interview 01:10:40 - Upcoming Schedule Aram Leighton of Just Baseball joins The Ballcard Show to discuss prospecting, new metrics that matter, and a few prospects close to the call up. Keith From @theneuhartcards continues a mini series leading up to The National The Ballcard Show : Jason Otero & Gary LeMaster Business Inquiries: ballcardshow@gmail.com

Use $20 for free on your first auction win with the code "ballcard" at registration. prstn.co/4e1Ek1J Follow Us https://linktr.ee/theballcardshow Chapters: 00:27 Intro 05:10 Show & Tell 08:48 GOAT Market Flying 16:20 eBay Live First Impressions 34:58 Shop Talk 36:48 Pop or Drop eBay Live Vs Whatnot - Initial take aways selling on both platforms. Gary and Jason work through a long passed due segment of Pop or Drop Keith From @theneuhartcards continues a mini series leading up to The National The Ballcard Show : Jason Otero & Gary LeMaster Business Inquiries: ballcardshow@gmail.com

This episode is presented by Pristine Auction - Use $20 for free on your first auction win with the code "ballcard" at registration. prstn.co/4e1Ek1J Follow Us https://linktr.ee/theballcardshow Chapters: 00:00 Pristine 00:34 Intro 06:19 Upcoming Shows 07:20 Shop Talk 09:03 Save $20 With Pristine 10:31 Top 10 Do's and Don'ts Gary and Jason work through their top 10 do's and dont's for dealers to remember! Keith From @theneuhartcards continues a mini series leading up to The National The Ballcard Show : Jason Otero & Gary LeMaster Business Inquiries: ballcardshow@gmail.com

This episode is presented by Pristine Auction - Use $20 for free on your first auction win with the code "ballcard" at registration. prstn.co/4e1Ek1J Follow Us https://linktr.ee/theballcardshow Chapters: 0:00 - Pristine 0:35 Intro 01:30 Columbus Card Fest 05:00 Collab With CosmicCardsMD 08:50 Show And Tell 14:23 Shop Talk With Keith Neuhart 17:32 The Squeeze On Middle? 41:23 Out of the Box - JT Triple Crown 24 Is the Middle Being Squeezed Out? Wax, Singles, Flipping, Collecting, .... Is this sustainable? Keith From @theneuhartcards kicks of a mini series leading up to The National JT of Triple Crown 24 ⁨@TripleCrown24⁩ shares a tip on bargain box hunts. The Ballcard Show : Jason Otero & Gary LeMaster Business Inquiries: ballcardshow@gmail.com

This episode is presented by Pristine Auction - Use $20 for free on your first auction win with the code "ballcard" at registration. prstn.co/4e1Ek1JFollow Us https://linktr.ee/theballcardshow Chapters: 0:00 - Pristine 0:35 - Intro 5:07 - Nashville Recap 19:50 - Show And Tell 27:00 - Shop Talk3 0:13 - $20 Free With Pristine 33:03 - First Week With Joined Inventory Gary and Jason hash out their first week with the business completely merged together at the Nashville show. 1,400 tables , thousands and thousands of attendees, and a really fun weekend! Keith From @theneuhartcards kicks of a mini series leading up to The National The Ballcard Show : Jason Otero & Gary LeMasterBusiness Inquiries: ballcardshow@gmail.com

This episode is presented by Pristine Auction - Use $20 for free on your first auction win with the code "ballcard" at registration. prstn.co/4e1Ek1J Follow Us https://linktr.ee/theballcardshow Business Inquiries: ballcardshow@gmail.com Chapters: 0:00 - Pristine Intro - :33 Value Box - 7:11 Shop Talk - 53:58 Ever find that what was working to source inventory, all of the sudden, stops working? Why is that? How can you more effectively buy cards at the best deals for your business or personal collection? Gary and Jason break down their observations and offer perspective from the vendor side of the table. There are plenty of nuggets and easter eggs for anyone looking for some new approaches to sourcing inventory at shows in 2026. Keith From @theneuhartcards explains how market trends impact an LCS schedule and cash flow. The Ballcard Show : Jason Otero & Gary LeMaster Business Inquiries: ballcardshow@gmail.com

This episode is presented by Pristine Auction - Use $20 for free on your first auction win with the code "ballcard" at registration. prstn.co/4e1Ek1J Follow Us https://linktr.ee/theballcardshow Chapters: 0:00 - Pristine 0:27 - Intro 3:31 - Midwest Monster Recap 8:55 - Show Market Observations 22:29 - Shop Talk 24:10 - Huge Announcement 29:23 - The Challenge of Change Gary and Jason share the changes coming up from their business. Change is never easy, but often necessary. How do you navigate the excitement and fear of change in your business? From merging inventory, to adding new live selling platforms, and even signing a network deal with SCN , change is on the horizon. Keith From @theneuhartcards pops in to read some fun comments on some of his recent videos. The Ballcard Show : Jason Otero & Gary LeMaster Business Inquiries: ballcardshow@gmail.com

This episode of The Ballcard Show is brought to you by Pristine Auction. Use the code "ballcard" to receive $20 off your first auction win. prstn.co/ballcard_yt_videoFollow us- https://linktr.ee/theballcardshowIn this episode of The Ballcard Show, Keith Neuhart from @theneuhartcards joins Gary to discuss the recent PSA news of a pause in Value and Value Bulk submissions, along with the Cards HQ expansion, and a continued discussion of where Fanatics is succeeding, and where they could improve. Business inquiries: ballcardshow@gmail.comThe Ballcard Show : Jason Otero & Gary LeMaster

Enjoy $20 off of your first win with Pristine Auction When You Enter the code "ballcard" at registration. Click for $20 off - http://prstn.co/4e1Ek1JFollow The Ballcard Show: https://linktr.ee/theballcardshowChapters:Intro - 0:28Ship Recap - 1:03PMG Show and Tell - 12:11Dealing with Hobby Burnout - 14:34Let's Talk Solutions - 26:28Shop Talk - 37:33Pop or Drop - 40:03Upcoming Shows - 48:21On this episode of The Ballcard Show, Gary and Jason talk through signs of burnout in the hobby. Sometimes vendors take it out on collectors or stay miserable, but maybe there is another way. How can you bounce back from burnout?Keith Neuhart of @theneuhartcards joins for Shop Talk . The Ballcard Show: Jason OteroGary LeMaster Business Inquiries : ballcardshow@gmail.com

https://linktr.ee/theballcardshowDalen of Junk Wax Vintage joins The Ballcard Show to share his story of reconnecting with the hobby again and building a community focused on the joy the hobby brings. Along the way Dalen learned a lot of valuable lessons which serve as a reminder to enjoy this space! From building a community to protecting the environment he created, and educating people new to the space, Dalen shares from the heart in a genuine, heartfelt interview which reflects on his experience. Be sure to follow @JunkWaxVintage on IG and join a show soon on eBay Live!Keith From @theneuhartcards shares a couple key reflections on creating sustainability in an LCS buy diversifying the approach to revenue. Chapters2:36 Geoff Wilson Recap5:11 Show and Tell10:19 Upcoming Show Schedule13:41 Shop Talk16:44 Junk Wax Vintage Interview1:17:42 OutroThe Ballcard Show : Jason Otero & Gary LeMaster Business Inquiries: ballcardshow@gmail.com

After a 6 month running bet with Geoff Wilson , (⁨@itsgeoffwilson⁩ ⁨@SportsCardInvestor⁩) , Gary and Jason cash in on their win with an unfiltered interview. Geoff fields questions centered around becoming the largest voice in the hobby, creating content at scale, running Cards HQ, and all the criticism that comes with it. Big John Isner ⁨@bigjohnscards24⁩ dives into the recent Leaf/NFLPA lawsuit and the impact it could have on unlicensed products down the road.Keith Neuhart @theneuhartcards offers a great reminder to innovate in the space, wherever you are. Timestamp:00:00 - Introduction01:14 - Show & Tell03:50 - Card Show Schedule 05:27 - NFLPA Lawsuit With Leaf - Big John Isner07:44 Shop Talk With Keith Neuhart - Neuhart Cards 10:40 Geoff Wilson Interview1:07:58 - OutroLinktree : https://linktr.ee/theballcardshowThe Ballcard Show : Jason Otero & Gary Lemaster Business Inquiries : ballcardshow@gmail.com

Gary and Jason spend dive into the steps it would take to lower wax prices. Is it possible? Is it realistic? Is it needed? Jason does a great job of getting under Gary's skin as he plays devil's advocate and troll the whole time.Keith joins from Neuhart Cards to bring us another Shop Talk.JT from ⁨@TripleCrown24⁩ offers more insight for those digging the value boxes. The Ballcard Show: Jason Otero & Gary LeMaster Business Inquiries: ballcardshow@gmail.com