Card Collecting 101: How to Start (or Restart) the Hobby

Welcome, Card Friends — this is our beginner’s guide to collecting. Whether you're diving back in after 20 years or just starting your hobby journey, this episode is packed with real talk, smart tips, and everything you need to know to get going in the world of sports and trading cards. We cover: Why people get back into collecting What to buy first (without overspending) Must-know hobby terms like wax, slabs, parallels, and RPA The actual gear and supplies you need to start Extreme beginner questions you're totally allowed to ask Mistakes we made early on (so you don’t have to) 🎴 If you’re new to the hobby — or know someone who is — this is the episode to send them. New episodes every Wednesday.