JELI CARDS PODCAST

The Million Dollar Mudkip: The Impact of Gen 3 Popularity! Plus, Potential of a Pokémon MMO

In this episode, John, Eric, and I explore the recent surge in high-value Pokémon cards, the implications of potential money laundering, and the future of the hobby with

Pokémon 30th Anniversary, Bubble Fears, and the Effect of Product Availability on Collecting Habits!

Two days into the Pokémon 30th Anniversary release and we already have seen a $20,000 sale! Customers camped outside of their local Best Buys or Targets, just for the cha

Market Manipulation and Shill Bidding in Pokémon Cards & the Balance Between Investment and Passion

In this episode, John and I discuss the PSA 10 Gold Star Torchic that is currently on auction for over $1.6M! Is this the ultimate example of shill bidding in the hobby?

Community Building Through Live Selling: Strategies for Success in Pokémon Streaming! Ft. PokeChef954

In this episode, PokeChef954 shares his inspiring journey of going all-in on the Pokémon hobby! Discover how passion, community, and streaming are shaping this new era of

180 million Packs Planned for the Pokémon 30th Anniversary: Market Hype and Potential Overspending

Luke, Eric, and I discuss the latest news for the upcoming Pokémon 30th anniversary set. 180,000,000 packs are planned to be released across multiple products starting in

Best Charizard Card Debate, Ripping Boxes vs Buying Singles, & Buyer and Seller Etiquette at Shows

In this episode, Jeli Cards teams up with Pokewarsgym to debate the best Charizard card ever printed! We also explore the nuances of buyer and seller etiquette at trading

Impact of PSA and Beckett Shutdowns on the Hobby & the Increase in Grading for Non-Sports and TCG

In this episode, Luke, Eric, and I explore the recent chaos in the grading industry, including the impact of grading shutdowns and the rise of alternative grading compani

2026 National Recap: The Growth of the Hobby and the Influx of New Collectors!

In this episode, we recap the 2026 National, discussing layout, buyer experience, and the impact of the event on the growth of the hobby. We also give our opinions on max

Strategies for Buying and Selling at the National & High-Value Collectibles: Ohtani Dual Logo Man

Join us for our in-person episode where we discuss the upcoming National and our strategies for buying and investing! We also discuss the Dual Gold Logoman auto for Shohe

Pokémon Center Drop Strategies & Personal Collection vs Investment: Our 2026 National Show Dilemma

In this episode, myself, John, and Hockeytown John discuss various topics like Pokémon Center drops, online buying strategies, and the evolving landscape of card vendors

Unprofessional eBay Sellers, Vendor Misprices 151 Charizard Card, & Vending 101: Know Your Prices!

I was called annoying by an eBay seller! In this week's episode, I tell Eric the story of how I was told I was being annoying by an eBay seller. Plus, we discuss the rece

Fanatics Fest vs. The National: Which Is Better? Plus, Comparing Legends: Curry vs. LeBron

Join John and I as we discuss the crazy month of July highlighting the two biggest card shows of the year! Both the National and Fanatics Fest will be taking place only a

Nostalgic Aspects of Collecting, the Complexity of Sports Cards, & Jealousy in the Pokémon Community

In this episode, John, Luke, and I explore the complexities of modern sports card collecting and what it truly means to be a collector. We also address community reaction

The Romance of Collecting, Debating Scalpers vs. Vendors, & Integrity in the Hobby

In this episode, Eric, John, and I discuss the nuances of scalping, distribution, and ethics in the trading card hobby, exploring how market dynamics influence buying and

Is the Card Market in a Bubble Again? Plus, Market Realities and Navigating Burnout in Collecting!

In this episode, John, Luke, and I delve into the current state of the sports and Pokémon card markets, discussing the impact of FOMO, market bubbles, and the influence o

SGA's $1 Million Logo Man, Investing in TCG vs Sports Cards, & The Importance of Collector Appeal!

SGA officially joins the million-dollar card club after his Gold Logoman 1/1 sold for over $1 Million by Goldin Auctions. We understand he's a 2x MVP now and a finals cha

Who Should You Grade with Now? PSA Pauses Four Service Levels due to a 10 Million Card Backlog!

Major hobby news broke when PSA announced they'll be pausing four grading service levels due to a 10 million card backlog. However, what does this mean for fellow hobbyis

Record-Breaking Pokemon Sales, the Cultural Relevance of Pokemon vs One Piece, & Jumping the Shark

This episode dives into the booming world of Pokemon and trading card collectibles, exploring recent record-breaking sales, the impact of grading companies like Beckett a

Selling Cards at a Loss, Packaging Tips and Best Practices, & PSA's $200 Million Investment

In this engaging episode, we delve into the intricacies of card shipping, and the best practices you should take to properly package your cards. We also share personal st

The Impact of Financialization on Collecting & Counterfeit Cards: The Alarming Statistics

This episode, John and I discuss the current state of the Pokémon and sports card hobby, addressing issues like market growth, counterfeit concerns, and the future of col