The sports card market is always changing, and this week on The Man Cave Podcast, Dan Kasper catches up with Ty from Slab Factory to break down what’s happening across the hobby.

Are collectors moving away from prospecting and back toward established legends? Ty explains the rise of the “GOAT market” and why cards featuring names like Michael Jordan, Barry Sanders, Peyton Manning, Shaquille O’Neal and other all-time greats are starting to see renewed interest. The guys also discuss whether there could ever be another Tom Brady-type investment and why Brock Purdy could be an intriguing name for collectors.

Then they dive deep into the world of grading and authentication, including the controversial Mike Baker Authentication “Diamond Crossover” certification, PSA’s blue autograph labels and the massive premiums attached to Beckett Black Labels. You’ll also hear the incredible story of a Pokémon card that sold for more than $200,000 because only two copies received a Beckett Black Label.

Ty also brings in some of his latest pickups, including a Christian Watson one-of-one autograph, Penny Hardaway inserts and some examples of how collectors can find cards priced below recent sales.

Plus, Dan and Ty talk about how to properly research card values, why you should pay attention to actual sales instead of eBay asking prices, how tools like Card Ladder and 130 Point can help, and a simple trick for determining whether a player's overall card market is trending up or down.

If you're a collector, investor, flipper or just getting back into the hobby, there's plenty to take away from this episode.

The Man Cave Podcast — real conversations about sports, hobbies, life and storytelling. No scripts. No forced takes. Just Man Cave talk.

The sports card market is always changing, and this week on The Man Cave Podcast, Dan Kasper catches up with Ty from Slab Factory to break down what&rsquo;s happening across the hobby.
Are collectors moving away from prospecting and back toward established legends? Ty explains the rise of the &ldquo;GOAT market&rdquo; and why cards featuring names like Michael Jordan, Barry Sanders, Peyton Manning, Shaquille O&rsquo;Neal and other all-time greats are starting to see renewed interest. The guys also discuss whether there could ever be another Tom Brady-type investment and why Brock Purdy could be an intriguing name for collectors.
Then they dive deep into the world of grading and authentication, including the controversial Mike Baker Authentication &ldquo;Diamond Crossover&rdquo; certification, PSA&rsquo;s blue autograph labels and the massive premiums attached to Beckett Black Labels. You&rsquo;ll also hear the incredible story of a Pok&eacute;mon card that sold for more than $200,000 because only two copies received a Beckett Black Label.
Ty also brings in some of his latest pickups, including a Christian Watson one-of-one autograph, Penny Hardaway inserts and some examples of how collectors can find cards priced below recent sales.
Plus, Dan and Ty talk about how to properly research card values, why you should pay attention to actual sales instead of eBay asking prices, how tools like Card Ladder and 130 Point can help, and a simple trick for determining whether a player's overall card market is trending up or down.
If you're a collector, investor, flipper or just getting back into the hobby, there's plenty to take away from this episode.
The Man Cave Podcast &mdash; real conversations about sports, hobbies, life and storytelling. No scripts. No forced takes. Just Man Cave talk.

E-mail the podcast with pictures of your man caves and collections, stories (sports, scary, weird, it don't matter!), questions, or comments! dankaspersports@gmail.com

The Man Cave Podcast is your go-to hangout for real, unscripted conversations about sports, life, and everything in between. We’re here to make sports fun—keeping the conversations entertaining, interesting, and knowledgeable without taking ourselves too seriously. The Man Cave is supposed to be a place where we escape to. And that's what we want to help accomplish with this podcast. From breaking down games to talking real life, hobbies, entertainment, passions, and everyday stories, this is straight-up man cave talk. No scripts, no forced takes—just honest opinions, good laughs, and the kind of conversations you’d have with your buddies when everyone’s just being themselves.

E-mail the podcast with pictures of your man caves and collections, stories (sports, scary, weird, it don't matter!), questions, or comments! dankaspersports@gmail.com
The Man Cave Podcast is your go-to hangout for real, unscripted conversations about sports, life, and everything in between. We&rsquo;re here to make sports fun&mdash;keeping the conversations entertaining, interesting, and knowledgeable without taking ourselves too seriously. The Man Cave is supposed to be a place where we escape to. And that's what we want to help accomplish with this podcast. From breaking down games to talking real life, hobbies, entertainment, passions, and everyday stories, this is straight-up man cave talk. No scripts, no forced takes&mdash;just honest opinions, good laughs, and the kind of conversations you&rsquo;d have with your buddies when everyone&rsquo;s just being themselves.

The Man Cave Podcast is your escape for real, unscripted conversations about sports, hobbies, life, and storytelling—no scripts, no forced takes, just Man Cave talk.