Cardboard Cynics Episode 19 - We're All Making Choices

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• KA

  @kazmancards · 11 days ago

  Enjoy the long form content. It deserves a long form comment:) I , for one , appreciate the fact that you guys present facts and relevant history and allow others to make decisions on who they choose to watch or associate with based on their own individual moral compass . <br><br>Loved “the hobby of lemmings “ comment by Dan . Where I see this play out prominently in the hobby is with the supposed “eye appeal movement “. I do not subscribe to any sort of “eye appeal movement “. Sure , a card can look great for the grade assigned . However , using facts and relevant history as you guys do , higher grades of the same card sell for premium prices over their lower graded brethren . Of course there are outliers such as the now famous/infamous pin hole Jackie Robinson. That being said , I will believe that there is a true “eye appeal movement “ when BUYERS approach dealers and offer more money to purchase a lower graded example of the same card &nbsp;that the dealer has in a higher grade at a higher price .Till then , grades sell . That may be an uncomfortable truth but the myriad of pricing tools in the hobby show that to be a fact . We all collect our own way with our own objectives . For those that prefer good looking lower grade cards - great for them . For those who prefer higher grade cards - great for them . For those who prefer ungraded cards - great for them.I have never told anyone and will never tell anyone how they should curate their personal collection. &nbsp;Additionally, I would never try to push a narrative that suits my needs and preferences in an attempt to influence someone’s collecting behavior. Yet ,we constantly see self anointed “influencers” create content trying to tell collectors how they should hobby . Let’s face it - this hobby is gargantuan in size and a few hundred or even a few thousand views pushing a narrative will not change anything. <br><br>That’s why I love this series and each of your channels - it’s quite a simple but useful concept - here is the history, here are the facts , and here is the news . And then you encourage collectors to make their own decisions and formulate their own views .<br><br>You know it’s going to be a great show when we get a “Lord of The Flies” reference . Dan , being honest doesn’t ever diminish your standing in the hobby . The freshman dorm “bromance” definitely made me chuckle . As you rightly point out , it takes time to truly get to know people , understand their motives , and determine whether they are someone that you are comfortable calling a “true” friend .

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• YA

  @yankeekane · 9 days ago

  Glad you shouted out Jason, Dan. &nbsp; He&apos;s a great guy that I always enjoy watching. &nbsp; One of the great vintage content creators. &nbsp; It&apos;s&apos; crazy that you would get push back on calling out MBA. &nbsp; I saw through that as well early on. &nbsp; Why would anyone want to give money to a known scammer. &nbsp; I did not have Mudlarking on this week&apos;s&apos; bingo card, but I&apos;&apos;ll check it out. &nbsp; I agree with not calling anyone doctor unless they can write a prescription, with the exception of Dr. J, Dr. Pepper, and Dr. Carlos. &nbsp; Enjoyed as always. &nbsp; ~ Brian Kane

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• BR

  @BradsVintageCollection · 11 days ago

  Maestro, Brent and BYB are hobby people I would never deal with. &nbsp;The Beckett stuff you did was great and spot on. &nbsp;Shilling is shilling and Beckett exposed a lot of stuff that makes you question how he propped up pries in his magazine. &nbsp;The autograph guys do the best they can - but it is so inexact.

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• NA

  @natehunt1033 · 10 days ago (edited)

  Gentlemen, engaging commentary as always, Your insight about the Beckett Nov 2025 data breach was so well done I went back to listen to it twice, the August 2026 case filed against Beckett was voluntarily dismissed by the plaintiff two days after Beckett took their entire (I repeat entire) digital platform offline is a massive coincidence in timing. No? (Sarcasm) I did some looking across breach-report databases and state AG records that are publicly available for Beckett Collectibles LLC, Beckett Media LLC, Beckett Grading Services, Beckett Authentication Services and somehow (I repeat) somehow the million plus record account data breach somehow fell outside essentially of every state’s notification regime, I honestly think your intuition is spot on… it seems like their database layer is independent of the rest of their architecture (assuming) otherwise they wouldn’t be taking any submissions period. &nbsp;The cheap jotForm they cobbled together was an attempt to probably quiet the noise. &nbsp;Will be interested to see if there are in fact changes to pop reports or anything of the sort when they comeback in line, look forward to the next one

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• SP

  @spencettu · 9 days ago

  I have been watching Andrei Jikh ironically for a few years. A fantastic source for terrible financial advice. You must have made a sacrifice to the content gods to bring this gem into this space. Prepare to be entertained.

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• TH

  @thewrestlingcardfather · 11 days ago

  i am fascinated how J. Lee has became an autograph expert after one conversation with Steve Grab

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• BL

  @BlueCollarCards · 8 days ago

  Another great episode! This has become one of my favorite shows.<br>I hate to do this but, I have to leave my current cynical take. Unfortunately it’s Dan. I know, I know but, just hear me out. Dan forced efforting upon me while I was watching a recent BIC live. Dan makes his appearance, sans doorbell, on the live and referenced another recent live on another channel. This forced me to effort and look up the referenced show so that I had context. Although the effort enhanced the enjoyment of the BIC live episode in question, Dan is still guilty of making me effort. If Dan wants to violate the “ thou shall not effort” commandment, that is on him, and he shouldn’t influence viewers into efforting too.<br><br>Thanks for always keeping the topics fresh, offering different perspectives, and having a sense of humor about all things.

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• ST

  @stuke1976 · 9 days ago

  Good video guys! &nbsp;Listened driving down I-94 to Fargo.

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• LO

  @LonelyBasementBaseballCards · 11 days ago

  Who knew there was so much drama in Canada…..

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• HE

  @HeroSportsCards · 9 days ago

  When I originally asked the question I did not imagine I would get such an indepth answer. Another great epsiode gents. Keep up the good work.

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• JO

  @JohnFrye-qv8hp · 11 days ago

  I&apos;m literally here for The Jimbo Chronicles....

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• MI

  @mikehamm007 · 11 days ago

  I like everyone, except........

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