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Podcast: Sports Cards Live
Episode: From Bum Collecting to Big Money: High-Net-Worth Buyers, the CollectorâInvestor Debate, and Sports Cards as Assets or Expenses
Description: In part two of the Sports Cards Live stream from Saturday, August 23, 2025, we explore the evolving collectorâinvestor debate with Brent Weyer (@deepvalueinvestor). Brent discusses how his approach has expanded from chasing only apex cards to also embracing what he jokingly calls âbum collectingâ â acquiring elite cards of overlooked stars. The conversation digs into whether sports cards are best viewed as investments or expenses, sparking thoughtful discussion around balance sheets, assets, and hobby perspective.
We also examine the rise of high-net-worth individuals entering the hobby, often through breaking as their initial gateway before shifting into serious collecting and targ...