7. Ultra Rare Cricket Cards from New Zealand and the Kiwi card collecting scene with Steve Summers @nz4summers

Calling all card collectors, history buffs, and sports enthusiasts! Get ready for an episode of the podcast that's packed with insider knowledge and incredible card stories. This time, we’ll hear from Steve Summers – a key figure in the New Zealand Cartophilic Society and a lifelong card collector.

We'll dive into Steve's passion for collecting – how it all started as a kid, and amazingly, never faded away in our teens like it did for so many of us. We'll uncover why preserving these pieces of history matters and how his hobby has taken him on extraordinary adventures.

We’ll talk about the growing world of card shows in Aotearoa as Steve discusses the massive growth of New Zealand's flagship event, The New Zealand Card Collectors Show. Steve is one of the key organizers, and he'll give us the inside scoop on this rapidly growing event, where you can find rare treasures and meet fellow enthusiasts.

You’d better have your box on because we're also taking a deep dive into the world of New Zealand cricket cards! Cricket cards, according to many in the hobby, are the final frontier of collecting which has been impacted heavily by a recent rise in American collectors. We'll chat about the ever elusive Martin Crowe Gold Card from Card Crazy – if you're lucky enough to own one, hold onto it for dear life! And we can't forget rising Black Caps star Rachin Ravindra and his elusive rookie card that all cricket card collectors and dealers must be on the hunt for.

Whether you're a seasoned collector or simply intrigued by this fascinating world, don't miss this episode with Steve Summers. It's a goodie, so hit play and get ready to be inspired!