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Vintage Spotlight

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Vintage Sports Cards
Sports Cards
Willie Mays
1957 Topps
Michael Jordan
Mickey Mantle
Card Shows
Facebook Groups
T206 Hall Of Famers
T206 Set
Card Collecting
Collectibles
Josh Gibson
Vintage Basketball Cards
Heritage Auctions
Autographed Cards
Sports Card Collecting
Vintage Card Collecting
Arizona
1952 Topps Mickey Mantle

With a combined 80 years in the industry, veteran sports card podcaster and lifelong collector Jeremy Lee joins forces with professional sports card treasure hunter Leighton Sheldon to bring you a podcast dedicated to the vintage segment of the sports card hobby. Tune in to learn about record breaking auction sales, recent trends and observations, facts and insights, fresh takes, newly discovered ... more

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In this episode of the Vintage Spotlight podcast, Leighton and Jeremy welcome Leon Luckey, the owner of the net54baseball.com forum community.

Vintage Spotlight is a spinoff podcast from the Sports Cards Live segment of the same name where Leighton ... more

In this episode of the Vintage Spotlight podcast, Leighton and Jeremy welcome Chris Trout (@pursuitsportscards) to discuss Chris' journey back into the hobby, how he found his path, his "pursuit", and his unique approach to the T206 set. The panel di... more

In this episode of the Vintage Spotlight podcast, Leighton and Jeremy welcome Sammy Thunder (@sammythunder) to discuss our hobby plans for 2025, did Leighton discover an amazing new platform to buy and sell vintage cards, we share our love for the 19... more

In this episode of the Vintage Spotlight podcast, Leighton and Jeremy welcome Matt Cirulnick (@mattyc_collection) to discuss some recent Babe Ruth sales and the benefits collectors can have by being open to low-grade, high eye-appeal cards. We learn ... more

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Recent Guests

Leon Luckey
Owner of net54baseball.com, a baseball card forum community.
net54baseball.com
Episode: 1952 Topps Mantle w/ HALF the Back Missing sells for $45K! Is Eye Appeal More Important than Grade?
Chris Trout
A returning collector to the hobby
Episode: He is Back in the Hobby and He's on a Vintage Pursuit
Sammy Thunder
Sports card enthusiast and content creator
YouTube Channel - Sammy Thunder
Episode: Did we Find a Great New Place to Buy and Sell Vintage Sports Cards?
Dave Schwartz
Host of The Shallow End Podcast, a passionate collector and sports historian.
The Shallow End Podcast
Episode: Is Vintage Wax Immune to X-Rays & a Grail Achieved | Vintage Spotlight | Episode #4
Jeff Hart
Basketball card collector and contributor at Patriot Sports Cards
Patriot Sports Cards
Episode: Jordan vs. Jordan, Eye Appeal & The 2024 National | Vintage Spotlight | Episode #3
Cory Smith
A collector with a personal connection to baseball player Jim Gilliam
Episode: Cracker Jack Cards & Personal Connections | Vintage Spotlight | Episode #2

Hosts

Jeremy Lee
Co-host and veteran sports card collector with extensive experience in the industry, sharing insights into the vintage market and recent trends.
Leighton Sheldon
Co-host and professional sports card treasure hunter dedicated to sharing knowledge and insights within the vintage card community.

Reviews

5.0 out of 5 stars from 9 ratings
  • Great Podcast

    This is a great podcast if your a vintage card collector Jeremy & Leighton are very knowledgeable and have a great love for the cards. Great job guys .

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    Hois300
    United States2 months ago
  • Great new podcast for collectors

    Awesome podcast for anyone interested in vintage baseball cards!

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    AD14rhdt
    United Statesa year ago

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The engaging discussions enrich the understanding of market trends and personal stories behind collecting.
Listeners appreciate the deep knowledge and passion shared about vintage sports cards.

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1952 Topps Mantle w/ HALF the Back Missing sells for $45K! Is Eye Appeal More Important than Grade?
Q: Do you care about provenance?
Yes, provenance defines the history and story of a card's ownership, which is valued among collectors.
1952 Topps Mantle w/ HALF the Back Missing sells for $45K! Is Eye Appeal More Important than Grade?
Q: Is the rookie card still the preeminent card of every player out there?
Not necessarily; collectors are increasingly valuing iconic non-rookie cards.
He is Back in the Hobby and He's on a Vintage Pursuit
Q: What advice would you give to someone just re-entering the hobby?
Leighton suggests taking it slow and acquiring knowledge first before making purchases to avoid expensive mistakes.
He is Back in the Hobby and He's on a Vintage Pursuit
Q: What prompted you to get back into the hobby and how long were you out of it for?
Chris shares that he rediscovered his love for collecting after finding old boxes of baseball cards in his attic, reigniting his passion for the hobby.
Cracker Jack Cards & Personal Connections | Vintage Spotlight | Episode #2
Q: Should a player's passing impact their card values?
Yes, due to increased media attention, nostalgia can lead to short-term spikes in their values, but these often return to previous levels.

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Focused on the vintage sports card hobby, discussions reveal the nuances and excitement surrounding collectible cards, particularly the historical context and evolving trends within the market. Notably, frequent guests from diverse backgrounds share their personal experiences and expert insights into card collecting, which reveals a vibrant community devoted to hobby intricacies. This content underscores the duality of collecting as both an investment strategy and a nostalgic journey, appealing to both seasoned collectors and newcomers alike.

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2. Golden Age of Cardboard | A vintage sports card podcast
3. The Shallow End
4. Sports Cards Live
5. Dr. James Beckett: Sports Card Insights

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1. Leon Luckey
2. Chris Trout
3. Sammy Thunder
4. Dave Schwartz
5. Jeff Hart
6. Cory Smith

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