#008 - Card Talk Live 3/17/26

#008 - Card Talk Live 3/17/26

From Card Talk by Tyler Schmitt

March 18, 2026 · 1h 6m

About this episode

The episode discusses global trends in the trading card hobby and the growth of local card shows.

Episode Summary: Diving into Global Hobby Trends and Community Show Growth In this episode, we explore the evolving landscape of the trading card hobby, from the burgeoning scene in Scotland to the grassroots growth of local card shows in the American Midwest. We are joined by two guests who offer unique perspectives on collecting, market shifts, and the importance of fostering a local community. Cam (Cam's Cards) - Aberdeen, Scotland The Scottish Scene: Cam discusses the early stages of the sports card hobby in Scotland, noting a current dominance of TCGs like Pokémon and One Piece, with sports-focused events only recently emerging. Market Evolution: He observes a shift in the UK market where collectors are moving away from buying everything to becoming highly selective, focusing on top-tier players, low serial numbers, and graded cards. Football Prospecting: Cam shares his insights on football (soccer) prospects, highlighting Bayern Munich's Aleksandar Pavlović and Lamine Yamal as names to watch. Collector's Choice: For Cam, the 2016-2017 Select series stands as the "goat set" for football. BJ Kroger (Gingerwisdom) - Quincy, Illinois The Gym City Card Show: BJ shares…

People in this episode

Host: Tyler Schmitt

Guests: Cam, BJ Kroger

Topics covered

  • trading cards
  • hobby trends
  • local card shows
  • community building
  • market evolution

Keywords

  • trading card hobby
  • Scotland
  • local card shows
  • market shifts
  • community

Mentioned in this episode

Organizations: Cam's Cards, Gingerwisdom

Products: Pokémon, One Piece

Books & works: 2016-2017 Select series

Places: Scotland, Quincy, Illinois

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