THWC 350: What A Wild Hobby Ride

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Host Cage reveals he stayed up past 2 a.m. to bid in a multi-million dollar card auction after 350 solo episodes.

The episode opens with Cage celebrating his 350th solo episode, linking it to the aftermath of the Fanatics Premier Auction that ended late the previous night. He describes staying up to bid and being on the phone with friends who were also participating. Cage shares an anecdote about friends begging auction commentators Jeremy Lee and Adam Gray to stop talking about cards they were bidding on, fearing it would drive up prices. He then delves into auction highlights, starting with the over $2 million sale of a Shohei Ohtani and Aaron Judge dual autograph card, comparing it to solo Ohtani cards and discussing how player collectors often prefer single-player cards. Cage mentions other high sales, like a Dennis Rodman card for $300,000 and a Charles Barkley autograph that set a record. He contrasts these with a Joe Montana rookie PSA 10 that sold for $48,000, noting it received no extended bids despite being a rare card. Cage reflects on his personal collecting shift from vintage cards like 1933 Goudey Babe Ruth and 1952 Topps Mickey Mantle to modern patch autos, which he sees as where money is currently flowing. He points out that the auction attracted bidders focused on high-end modern items, leaving some vintage cards overlooked. Cage wonders if this creates opportunities for bargains in cards like the Montana rookie. He also mentions Pokémon sales, including a 'Chancy' card for $180,000 and a Charizard for nearly half a million. The episode concludes with Cage thanking listeners for 350 episodes and teasing more content, while inviting feedback on the auction results.

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A candid milestone episode centered on a late-night auction and its premium-card prices.

The 350th solo episode keeps its focus tight on one late-night auction, with the host walking through the Fanatics Premier Auction running past 2 a.m.

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You want a Friday-morning recap of a crazy auction that ran past 2 a.m., with the prices that got people talking.

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