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The Hobby With Cage
The Hobby With Cage brings you news from around the hobby, guest episodes and card discussions that you won't find anywhere else. Its the Hobby- with Cage! Instagram @TheHobbyWithCage Hosted by: @cagelawyer
Episodes
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THWC 416: I really made you mad!
Soccer is a great sport- I just don't think its going to be something that carriers over after the World Cup- and I explain why.Tell me why I am wrong.
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THWC 415: Yellow Cards, Red Cards and Hyped Cards!
My Wife listened to this episode and said I was too negative and she would have turned this one off. I said- good. You are not my target audience anyway...
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THWC 414: What a Week for the Hobby!
Lebron is going where? The Lakers signed who? The 76ers are a super team? The Heat aren't done... and lets talk World Cup and why it sucks!
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THWC 413: PSA, Fanatics and the War that is Coming
Ok- there isn't a war. But that was a great title! Lets talk about how the Big hobby companies can co-exist and thrive and what that looks like for you.
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THWC 412: A Tale of Two Shows In One Weekend
The Hobby is going strong- and I went to 2 card shows this weekend and I can tell you that the card show scene is strong.- and I went to 2 shows this weekend…
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THWC 411: Confidence Beats Correctness in the Hobby
From Charlie Munger to Panini Blockchain- Episode 411 is all about Information... as it should be.
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THWC 410: The Hobby Has Too Many Rules
A fun post on IG had me thinking about what "Playing days" means and why it matters... or does it?
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THWC 409: Formula 409- Lets Clean Things Up a Bit
The Hobby is great- but every once in a while, you have to do some housekeeping. And when that's done- get back to building a PC that means something to you.
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THWC 408: Going from Buyer to Seller- Fast!
A couple of conversations about a card had me going from trying to buy a second copy- to actually selling mine. And let's talk about the soccer market for a…
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THWC 407: The Greatest of All Time
The two questions I get the most are really tied to the same thing- Is the guy I have a card of- going to be as collected in the future. Maybe he was a great…
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THWC 406: Nice Job Mike Mahan
In our hobby- we sometimes pick our card, our team or our player and make a bet. Today, I tell you about the bet I made on Fanatics and Mike Mahan and how it…
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THWC 405: OK- What Now?
The Knicks won the Championship- so Brunson's cards are up from when we spoke about them last week right? And with NBA over- what now?
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THWC 404: The Best Hobby In The World...Cup.
Great DMs- and great conversations reminds me why this is the best hobby in the world...cup...
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THWC 403: Why The Knicks Will Lose in 7
Ok- made you look. Maybe they won't lose. but maybe they will- It depends on who is writing the script
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THWC 402: Selling and Buying- Buying and Selling
I won't tell you what you should do.But i will tell you what I am doing!
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THWC 401: Changing on a Dime
The best hobby in the world comes with risk. Pricing changes on a dime with active players- especially the ones playing for the highest stakes.
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THWC 400: Know Who You Are In The Hobby
Are you a money maker? A Hater?A Nay-sayer? we have room for you all- but being honest about who you are in the hobby will help you in the long run.
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THWC 399: The Week To Win
Look at the prices for Wemby yesterday- and now look at them for today.Is this a crash- or an opportunity?And its not just about Wemby.
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THWC 398: Just Buy Goats?
A fun back and forth I saw recently on IG stories...Active players vs goats. Should everyone just be selling all their young players and just buy Michael…
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THWC 397: The Seasonality of Sports Cards
OK. You asked. Let's talk about what and when.Wembys prices are flying- but you want to know who and what is next.Look at the past- to see what the future…
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THWC 396: More Stories from a Card Show
Wemby- He is gonna win.Card Shows- Why do you all smell like weed?Pokemon is everywhereMay Set a new record!
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THWC 394: Why PSA Closing down value level is a good thing
Lets discuss some positives from a movie we have all seen before.
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THWC 393: So Wemby Sucks Now?
It is Human Nature to want to assume that a big 1/1 sale impacts the value of your card... but does it?
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THWC 392:" If that sold for $5M- What's Mine Worth?
It is Human Nature to want to assume that a big 1/1 sale impacts the value of your card... but does it?
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THWC 391: Lessons from a Card Show
So many lessons- so little time!Its another show and I learned a lot.Let me share it with you!
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THWC 390: Records are made to be broken
Big sales might surprise you- but let me tell you why they did what they did.
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THWC 389: Think Like a Millionaire
I had a fun conversation today and it made me even more confident in the hobby
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THWC 387: Job's Not Finished
Its just one win for Wemby.Lets talk about what that means
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THWC 386: A Hobby Full of Einsteins
Barry Bonds cheated Wemby is the next goat That's all...
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THWC 384: What inning are we in? Who cares- enjoy the game!
Its the question I get the most.. well two questions.. Can this run continue and what am I buying? Lets touch on both today!
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THWC 383: Just Because...
So a card similar to yours sold at auction recently... does that mean that your card also went up in value?and how do you feel about removing a bad auto grade…
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THWC 382: A Fun Hobby Question to Ponder
If you think Lebron is the goat- think again?And no- it's not Jordan either? But who will be the next goat?
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THWC 381: Ok.. What Now? What's Next?
If you think Lebron is the goat- think again?And no- it's not Jordan either? But who will be the next goat?
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THWC 380: Doing Goat Things Might Not Be Enough
Lebron and Ohtani were both doing their things last night- but as brilliant as they both were- their goat performances were simply not enough- as both lost.-…
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THWC 379: Be Careful Out there Folks!
Lets talk about the new releases this weekLets talk about Topps making Hoops!And lets talk about Fake Cards!
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THWC 378: Be Consistent and Make it Yours!
The Yankees Win! A tribute to consistency and doing it your own way.
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THWC 377: Lebron is the KING- of Round 1
Lets talk about Lebron's championship... in Round 1
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THWC 376: There are Still Bargains!!
New Volume record in April. Prices are up. But I am here to tell you that there are still bargains to be had out there.
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THWC 375: Ain't No Stopping The Hobby
The Question I get asked the most- Is this a bubble? Is this just like 2020 and we are going to crash? Might as well tell everyone my answer in a full episode…
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THWC 374: Records About to be Broken!
Fanatics announced a big sale- Alt announced a big sale. There are big private deals- and fanatics keeps the hobby running strong. But the big news- Lebron…
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THWC 373: Will Downtowns Ever Go Down?
Lessons from a Card show- Lessons learned about the health of the hobby... and lessons learned about negotiating.
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THWC 372: The Hobby and The NFL Draft
Its the NFL Draft- and di you notice that the cards were front and center?Lets talk about the risk to active playerslets talk NBA playoffslets talk big private…
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THWC 371: Cliques, NaySayers and EchoChambers Oh My!
Researching a card and deciding to buy it is a fun process- but be careful. The hobby is filled with Cliques, Naysayers and Echo Chambers that can cloud an…
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THWC 370: Can This Market Stay This Hot?
Is the market hot? Yes! Can it go down? Sure. Can it also keep going up? Why not?
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THWC 369: Can You have too much of a good thing?
Auctions end- and I missed out on some. cards- but won some others!I have a question though- can you have too much of a good thing? Can you have too many cards…
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THWC 368: Why Can't I Get My Cards Out of the Vaults!?!
Let's compare vaults- pricing, turn around times, customer service and talk about my experience with them. Stay for the story at the end!
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THWC. 367: I Can't Win An Auction Anymore
Fanatics Premier Auction system is broken. No One knows when it will end- and they keep all lots open for what reason? Makes no sense.Oh yeah- and even if you…
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THWC 366: Card Breaks will Leave You Broke
My son and I tried out NFL Chrome and got exactly what we deserved. Nothing.
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THWC 365: Collectors are Miserable People
Every time I post a card - some "collector" comments or even DMs me about why the guy I posted is not good. Then dig a little deeper and find out why. The…
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THWC 364: The Hobby Shut Me Out This Weekend!
I was shut out bad on the Goldin auctions - but back at it on Sunday!Also- Ohtani is doing Ohtani things!
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THWC 363: My Huge Hobby Mistake
Read the hobby fine print my friends... always read the fine print.I am old. I have been doing Hobby things for 5 decades and I still make mistakes... usually…
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THWC 362: Topps Updates and How It Impacts How I Collect
The Topps Conference is over- and everyone is focusing on the shiny stuff- but lets dive deeper into how some of the announcements might impact how you collect.
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THWC 361: Big News In The Hobby
Arizona takes center stage as Topps brings everyone in to talk about the hobby in 2026. Lets discuss day 1.
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THWC 360: Some Card Prices Don't Make Sense
When the hyped rookie card sells for more than the best cards of the all time greats- do we have to start asking some questions about sustainability? Lets take…
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THWC 359: Buying Active Players is Fun... and Scary!
Injuries... Slumps... DUIs? Lets talk about the risks that come with owning your cardboard.
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THWC 358: Lets Hunt For Treasure Together
Anyone can be Indiana Jones and find their great uncle's Babe Ruth Collection in the attic...I would rather be the Goonies.
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THWC 357: Quick!! Everyone Sell Your Ohtani!
Sell your Ohtani!! and while you are at it... sell them to ME!!I know I know- he dint have the best opening series. So sell right? Nope. And I tell you what I…