C&C Court room debuts. NZ Card Collectors show review & England win!

Merlin EPL, Bangladesh & Vietnam make the top 5 country list & the Court room is back!

The hobby waits for no one… and neither do we. 😎 This week on Coom & Currie Sports Cards we cover: ⚽ World Cup updates 📦 BC rips a Merlin EPL box… and let’s just say Topps absolutely cooked with this one. 🌈 MC adds TWO more Steven Gerrard Field Level cards to the rainbow (because apparently one rainbow isn’t expensive enough… 🌈💸) 🧤 BC pulls an Alisson Becker from the Ballers Collection! ⚖️ Coom & Currie’s Court Room returns, with justice being served… whether it’s deserved or not. 🤦 More absolute Codswollop than the hobby can handle. 💎 BC reveals his latest PCG submission… 2 cards sent, 2 GEM MINT 10s! (We promise this isn’t a grading company ad… although we’re open to sponsorship. 😉) 📈 We also take a look at our podcast stats… and wow… you lot have been incredible. Thank you for every listen, download, comment and laugh along the way. ❤️ Whether you’re ripping wax, chasing rainbows, grading cards or shouting “CODSWOLLOP!” at your phone… this one’s for you. 🎧 Available now on Spotify, Apple Podcasts & YouTube. 👇 What’s been your best hobby pickup this week? Takeaways * World Cup updates and game analysis * Impact of new rules on player behavior * Excitement of finding special variations in ballers figurines Trading cards and collectibles are a significant part of the conversation, with a focus on specific cards and their attributes. * The hosts provide insights into their experiences with grading services, mail day items, and upcoming podcast guests. Card collecting and product reviews * Podcast statistics and global reach * Insights on card protection and podcast growth Chapters * 00:00 New World Cup Rules and Variations in Ballers Figurines * 29:38 PCG Submission and Grading Results * 43:23 Upcoming Podcast Guests and Mail Day * 01:03:15 Podcast Statistics and Global Reach

C&C Court room debuts. NZ Card Collectors show review & England win!

Coom & Currie Sports Cards Podcast – Episode 51 Order in the court! 🚨⚖️ This week sees the highly anticipated debut of “Coom & Currie’s Court Room”, where hobby justice is finally served… whether anyone asked for it or not. BC takes us behind the scenes from the 5th Edition New Zealand Card Collectors Show in Porirua, Wellington, where he was set up as a vendor alongside the legends from Kiwi Card Collective, Nash’s Ripping Packs, and Hits & Rips. We chat cards, collectors, show highlights, and everything that made the weekend a cracker. As always, we bring back the fan-favorite segments: 🔥 That’s Codswollop 📬 Mail Day Plus, we somehow end up reliving England’s World Cup victory over Croatia and MC’s completely reasonable, not-at-all embarrassing shirt-off celebration at The Fiddlers Elbow in Brighton. Expect scenes. Throw in plenty of hobby chat, questionable takes, cardboard addiction, laughs, and the usual Coom & Currie chaos, and you’ve got another episode you won’t want to miss. Whether you’re a seasoned collector, a casual ripper, or just here for MC’s questionable life choices, pull up a chair and join us for Episode 51! 🎧 Available now wherever you get your podcasts. Takeaways * Show experiences and sales impact * Investment in inventory and market growth Excitement for England's game * Comparison of PSA and PCG slabs Traffic frustrations and road safety * Equality and challenges in women's football * Updates and promotions from KCC * Collecting and discussing Merlin Premier League cards * Exclusive card pickup and its significance * Exploring the Tilt app and ideas for outrageous rips Chapters * 00:00 The Card Show Buzz * 06:06 Show Experience and Sales * 11:55 Show Reflection and Future Plans * 17:50 Rugby Banter and Show Reflection * 24:09 Hobby Reflection and Future Prospects * 32:31 Every Day's a Lesson * 37:56 Bellingham's Celebration * 43:08 PSA Grading in the UK * 49:36 JSN On-Card Autos * 57:12 Sticker Album Shenanigans * 01:02:51 Traffic Frustrations * 01:19:49 KCC Update * 01:28:25 Exclusive Card Pickup

50th Episode! What a journey. NZ Card show, Memories & WC Fever! Tag Team Champs are BACK

The Coom and Currie Sports Cards and Kiwi Card Collective proudly present the WWF Tag Team Podcast Champions of the World. The hosts reflect on their 50th episode, reminisce about the journey, & discuss their best and worst moments on the pod. They also share their excitement for the World Cup and discuss some interesting facts about the tournament. The conversation covers a range of topics including the World Cup, card collecting, and new rules in football. It also delves into the upcoming card show in Porirua New Zealand & the excitement surrounding it. Mail day, AOB & of course.... More 'Codswollop'!!! Takeaways * Podcast journey reflection * Excitement for the World Cup * Interesting World Cup facts World Cup predictions and discussions about potential winners * Challenges and experiences in card collecting and trading * New rules and changes in football, including VAR and tactical timeouts * Excitement and anticipation for the upcoming card show New rules for referees have been implemented, including time limits for goal kicks, substitutions, and medical treatment for players. * The hosts are excited about the upcoming World Cup and are actively collecting football cards, discussing their recent mail day pickups and potential finds at an upcoming card show. Chapters * 00:00 Excitement for the World Cup and Interesting Facts * 29:27 Card Collecting and Trading * 43:44 New Rules in Football * 51:30 New Rules for Referees * 59:33 Mail Day Pickups and Card Show Excitement * 01:09:04 Upcoming Football News and AOB

A three guest All NZ line-up. The card show NFL take over special. Plus a huge announcement.

Coom & Currie Sports Cards are proud to announce that 'Kiwi Card Collective' will be sponsoring the podcast. Without KCC, we wouldn't be here today! Head over to their Facebook page, checkout their latest breaks & join the community! (7) Facebook [https://www.facebook.com/KiwiCardCollective] One half of the 'Tag Team Champs' BC is joined by three giants of the New Zealand sports cards scene. Nik from KCC, Brock from 'Nash's ripping packs' & Hamish (HR) from 'Hits & Rips' - AN all New Zealand Line up. Lots of Sports card chats, insights & news on what's coming up! Updates from KCC & of course, the New Zealand card show this weekend. It's going to be HUGE! Jump in, give us a listen.... Takeaways * The card show experience is a significant aspect of the conversation, highlighting the excitement and anticipation of participating in such events. * The dominance of PSA in the grading market and its impact on the hobby is a key theme, reflecting the influence of PSA on card values and collector preferences. Exploration of different grading slabs and labels * Impact of grading pause on submissions Budgeting for card purchases is a key consideration for collectors. * Partnerships and sponsorships can contribute to podcast growth and success. Chapters * 00:00 The Card Show Experience * 23:35 The Dominance of PSA * 28:55 Grading Companies and Perspectives * 38:09 Impact of Grading Pause on Submissions * 43:26 Expansion of Soccer Cards and World Cup Hype * 51:46 Budgeting for Cards * 01:03:41 Post-Show Sales and Inventory Management

Graded ticket Codswollop. PC Bangers in Brighton & our day at the Seaside, postponed!

The podcast begins with a casual catch-up and introduction, followed by discussions on sports documentaries and the upcoming World Cup. The hosts then share their experiences at the Brighton Card Show, including card show purchases and discoveries. The episode concludes with a discussion with Ben Huggins. The conversation covers a range of topics, including the debate around ticket collection and grading, the bottle cap recycling dilemma, and the announcement of Liverpool's new manager. The discussion delves into the value of physical tickets, memories attached to tickets, practical challenges of recycling, and the implications of Iriola's appointment as Liverpool's new manager. The conversation covers the departure of Slot and the arrival of Iriola, the discussion around Alonso, pressure, and the right manager, Iriola's two-year deal and contract management, contract negotiations and player attitude, player performance and the impact of personal loss, contract decisions and player commitment, and a debate on kickoffs and booting the ball. Takeaways * Engaging in-person experiences at card shows can lead to exciting and unexpected card discoveries. * Sports documentaries and World Cup discussions provide valuable insights and entertainment for sports enthusiasts. The sentimental value of physical tickets and the memories they hold are significant to collectors. * The practical challenges and environmental concerns surrounding recycling practices are a point of frustration for many individuals. * The announcement of Doni Iriola as Liverpool's new manager has sparked interest and reactions among fans and sports enthusiasts. Contract management and player commitment are crucial in football decisions. * The impact of personal loss on player performance is significant. Chapters * 00:00 Podcast Introduction and Catching Up * 11:34 New Rules for the World Cup * 21:16 Card Show Purchases and Discoveries * 34:36 Discussion with Ben Huggins * 59:53 The Bottle Cap Recycling Dilemma * 01:06:36 Alonso, Pressure, and the Right Manager * 01:13:05 Player Performance and Impact of Personal Loss * 01:18:08 Debate on Kickoffs and Booting the Ball