This week on Sports Cards & A Cup of Joe… Joe’s out, so it’s time for A Cup of Tea. ☕️

Join Taylor alongside retail power duo Jeff and Annette as they share about life behind the counter at GotBaseballCards and recap the team’s latest trip to the Nashville Card Show. From unforgettable customer moments and hobby stories to grading trends, vintage finds, exploding interest in Pokémon and cartoon cards, and what really makes a great card show experience—this episode goes deeper than buying and selling.

You’ll hear about collecting across generations, balancing family and hobby, lessons learned on the show floor, and why creating memorable experiences still matters most in today’s market. Plus: rapid-fire hobby questions, dream cards, show insights, and a look ahead at what’s next for the hobby this summer.

Whether you’re chasing slabs, building sets, or just love the community side of collecting, this episode is packed with stories that remind us why we got into cards in the first place.

What if the biggest “rookie cards” in collecting aren’t athletes at all? In this episode of SportsCards & A Cup of Joe, Joe Davis takes listeners into a world most collectors never realize exists- vintage non-sports cards featuring legendary cartoon and entertainment characters. Inspired by a record-setting sale of a rare Luke Skywalker card, Joe explores the hidden market behind early appearances of icons like Fred Flintstone, Scooby-Doo, and Bugs Bunny.

From obscure international releases and ultra-low population reports to the thrill of uncovering forgotten cardboard treasures decades later, this episode blends nostalgia, collecting strategy, and a fresh way to think about long-term demand. Whether you collect sports, vintage, or simply grew up with Saturday morning cartoons, you may never look at “rookie cards” the same way again. And this is only Part 1.

This episode peels back the curtain on one of the hobby’s most talked-about new ideas. Joe Davis and Taylor Pruitt return to answer the flood of collector questions surrounding Got Pregrade - what it is, who it’s for, and why now may be the perfect time for a service like this. From turnaround times and condition transparency to vintage cards, modern pulls, show prep, and the future of buying and selling raw cards, this conversation tackles the questions collectors are already asking. Plus, Joe shares where this fits alongside traditional grading and why this isn’t about replacing the hobby… it’s about helping collectors make smarter decisions. And don’t miss the teaser at the end for an upcoming episode collectors have been requesting for over a year.