Confessions of a Hockey Card Dealer — Chapter 3
Hi, I’m Sylvain Cormier. I’m a hockey card dealer, vendor, and the voice behind this ongoing “Confessions” series on the Hockey Cards Gongshow podcast. I am also Private Collection Insurance’s Ambassador on the East Coast. Chapter One talked about my origins. Basically, how I stumbled back into the hobby and turned it into a career, […]
Confessions of a Hockey Card Dealer — Chapter 2
Hi, I’m Sylvain Cormier and when I joined the Hockey Cards Gongshow Podcast, my goal was simple: share the real side of being a hockey card dealer. In Chapter One, I talked about my origins. Basically, how I stumbled back into the hobby and decided to move towards turning it into a career. Now in […]
Confessions of a Hockey Card Dealer — Featuring PCI Ambassador Sylvain Cormier
Private Collection Insurance (PCI) is proud to stand alongside passionate collectors who not only chase their dreams but also shape the communities around them. That’s why we’re excited to introduce one of our newest ambassadors: Sylvain Cormier. In July 2024, Sylvain started sharing his experience with the team at Hockey Cards Gongshow to share his […]
When the Signature Fades: The Real Cost of Forged Sports Memorabilia
Brett Lemieux wasn’t just another autograph dealer. He ran a global counterfeit operation that, over the course of a decade, quietly flooded the collector’s market with fake signatures—Tom Brady, Michael Jordan, Kobe Bryant, Wayne Gretzky—millions of them. According to recent reports, Lemieux confessed before his death to creating over 4 million forgeries with a resale […]
The Importance of Insurance for Collections
Private Collection Insurance 101 Podcast Ep. 1: The Importance of Insurance Have you ever dreamt of pulling that collection-defining rookie card, meticulously grading it to a pristine PSA 10, and watching its value soar? That’s the thrill of sports card collecting! But what happens when the unexpected throws a curveball – a flooded basement, a […]
The Value of Breaking Records
When Alex Ovechkin broke Wayne Gretzky’s all-time goal record this past weekend, a seismic shift occurred not only on the ice but also in the world of sports collectibles. As Gretzky passed the torch to Ovechkin, who broke Gretzky’s record in as many games as Gretzky did. This achievement is monumental for a number of […]
The Paul Skenes 1/1 Rookie Card
The Paul Skenes 1/1 Rookie Card Whether it’s a Shohei Ohtani autograph, a Gem Mint Michael Jordan rookie card, or a case of unopened hockey cards from the 1970s, the world of sports memorabilia and card collecting has recently experienced a surge of excitement. Enter the Paul Skenes 1/1 rookie card into this collectibles arena. […]