AI Generated Rookie Cards Are Coming!

This week on The Weekly Rookie Card Report, I tackle a question I’ve been thinking about a lot lately: If I could go back in time, what sports card advice would I give my younger self? Along the way, we’ll dive into several hobby topics that are generating plenty of discussion: 🏆 AI Rookie Cards Would you collect a card featuring AI-generated artwork? What about AI-generated commentary and player analysis on the back of a card? Is AI a threat to the hobby, an opportunity, or something collectors simply won’t care about? 🏪 Are Local Card Shops In Danger? As larger hobby retailers continue to expand, some collectors worry that the traditional Local Card Shop experience is disappearing. Is there room in the hobby for both the neighborhood LCS and the growing corporate card store model? 💡 Advice I’d Give My Younger Self About Sports Cards Knowing what I know now, what lessons would I share with the younger version of myself? We’ll discuss collecting, investing, hobby trends, mistakes, opportunities, and how my perspective has changed over the years. 🏈 Dissecting the 1984 Topps USFL Football Set One of the most fascinating football issues of the 1980s. We’ll break down the licensing, distribution, rookie card significance, and historical importance of the 132-card set that featured future Hall of Famers such as Steve Young, Jim Kelly, Herschel Walker, and Reggie White. 👇 Join the discussion: • What advice would you give your younger collecting self? • Are you for or against AI-generated sports cards? • Can corporate hobby shops and traditional LCS owners succeed? Ad / Disclosure: Some links below are paid promotional links. If you click and buy something, I may receive a commission at no extra cost to you. This channel is sponsored by Card Ladder. Find sales data for any trading card in one place. Affiliate link here: https://app.cardladder.com/signup?via... ⬇️ Check out these other sources ⬇️ Amazon link to my book: https://amzn.to/4690H0L PayPal link to my book (direct): https://bit.ly/buybookdirect Rookie Card Guidelines & Best Practices: https://bit.ly/the10crcv2 Pre-War Glossary w/ American Card Catalog Table: https://truerookiecards.com/american-... My Website: https://truerookiecards.com Apple Podcast: https://bit.ly/victor-rcs-apple-pod Victor, Your RC Resource