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In this episode, we find out how many Mike's are too many without Jesse, who is out sick. Mike Gio and Mike Sterk look at the hobby values of the players who won so far in the MLB Playoffs. Plus, Mike and Mike share their misery about the Red Sox and Cubs being out. Looking at the Mantle and Ohtani markets. Then we are joined by Michael Katz from Trove, making it four Mikes on the show. We get his hobby backstory and his Mt. Rushmore of Boston Sports. We wrap up with the news that Larry is confirmed to be coming to town, which begs the question: should Sterk and Brendan come as well? 0:00-Intro + MLB Playoffs 8:00 - Looking at the hobby value of playoff winners 13:30 - Mantle vs. Ohtani in the market 24:00 - Michael Katz interview, CEO/Founder of Trove 33:05 - What was his education process getting back in the hobby? 45:00 - Boston Sports Mt. Rushmore 48:55 - Mike hits Gio about his eBay Live 1:07:30 - Gio has no interest in Nate Bargatze coming on the show 1:12:15 - Sterk wants to buy PSA 8s vs. Raw Follow Sports Cards Nonsense: https://www.tiktok.com/@sportscardsnonsense https://www.instagram.com/sports_cards_nonsense/ https://x.com/SCN_Pod https://www.facebook.com/groups/sportscardsnonsense https://collectibleslife.beehiiv.com/subscribe https://scnchallenge.com/ https://linktr.ee/SportsCardsNonsense?utm_source=linktree_profile_share<sid=5764ed98-4893-4eae-bf91-0bd89949ed99 Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Mike and Jesse are joined by Funcle in the studio today (and Papa Gio, kind of) to look back at most of Week 3 in the NFL. Why it might be too late to sell some of your non-rookies for football. Funcle's guide to buying and grading in the current market. The Cooper Flagg Debut Patch wrapped up at auction, and Mike thinks people have too much money. Plus, are cards now status symbols? Wrapping up with the Mt. Rushmore of non-sports cards. 0:00 - Intro and Funcle in studio 12:30 - NFL Buy/Sell after Week 3 14:30 - Better to sell football before the season starts, as guys will sell more in preseason than once the season starts 17:25 - What is Funcle buying to grade these days? 29:15 - Differences between the major sports as investment pieces 37:35 - The Cooper Flagg Debut Patch Auto sold for $8M, but how outrageous is that sale? 42:00 - Are cards turning into status symbols? 47:15 - Why aren’t Bowman Chrome U more popular for football and basketball like Bowman prospects for baseball? 1:05:00 - Tips for vending at a card show 1:13:40 - Are PED suspensions a death sentence for hobby value? 1:36:00 - Who is the most underrated athlete? 1:39:45 - Mount Rushmore for Non-Sports Voicemail Mt. Rushmore: Larry Beefcake Hans Gruber Caleb Follow Sports Cards Nonsense: https://www.tiktok.com/@sportscardsnonsense https://www.instagram.com/sports_cards_nonsense/ https://x.com/SCN_Pod https://www.facebook.com/groups/sportscardsnonsense https://collectibleslife.beehiiv.com/subscribe https://scnchallenge.com/ https://linktr.ee/SportsCardsNonsense?utm_source=linktree_profile_share<sid=5764ed98-4893-4eae-bf91-0bd89949ed99 Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Mike and Jesse open the show, airing a few grievances while Jesse ponders life and how far behind he is in the SCN Challenge. A new scam involving high-end counterfeit cards is causing concern. Plus, Joe Bartel from RotoWire joins to look at the football market after Week 2 in the NFL, the markets for backup QBs, and why you shouldn't trust young, unproven QBs. Wrapping up with voicemails and Casey Kravit from Fanatics to discuss a new Instant Rips for Topps Pristine Basketball. 0:00 - Intro and the airing of grievances 11:00 - DC Sports 87 pulls cards after noticing counterfeit cards. 18:00 - You have to root these people out of the hobby. 22:30 - Joe Bartel of RotoWire joins the show. 23:00 - Any of the backup quarterbacks worth investing in? 31:00 - Is Tyler Shough for real?  33:30 - Penny stock running backs and wide receivers to invest in. 40:00 - Justin Herbert’s market is about to go in the tank. 50:25 - Is Funcle going to take the third chair from Papa Gio on Monday? 54:05 - The Introduction of the “Gio 300” and “Jesse 300” 57:25 - Kicking off voicemails 1:03:35 - Time to rename the show “Stupid Watch Nonsense” 1:18:00 - Beefcake on setting up at shows 1:21:35 - Casey Kravit from Fanatics on the new Instant Rips Follow Sports Cards Nonsense: https://www.tiktok.com/@sportscardsnonsense https://www.instagram.com/sports_cards_nonsense/ https://x.com/SCN_Pod https://www.facebook.com/groups/sportscardsnonsense https://collectibleslife.beehiiv.com/subscribe https://scnchallenge.com/ https://linktr.ee/SportsCardsNonsense?utm_source=linktree_profile_share<sid=5764ed98-4893-4eae-bf91-0bd89949ed99 Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Mike and Jesse are back after a chaotic Week 2 in the NFL. Major injuries across the league have thrown a wrench into the NFL season, the SCN Challenge, fantasy football, and more. Mike has the most important rule about football cards you can hear. Plus, we get to Steve Sloan from Heystack to discuss his time in the hobby, the prospect of collecting a team that is leaving your city, and the tech Heystack has that you need. Wrapping up with voicemails! 0:00 - Intro & why you need to sell football whenever a player has a big game. 10:00 - Breaking down Week 2 in the NFL 30:00 - Steve Sloan from Heystack joins the podcast and discusses his history in the hobby 41:15 - What is Steve Sloan collecting these days 45:30 - The biggest concern Steve has in the hobby is a prolonged MLB work stoppage 52:15 - Favorite PC pieces are Oakland A’s and Macklin Celebrini 58:10 - We need regulation in the card-breaking industry to cut down in the Wild West attitude. 1:05:10 - Voicemails presented by Trove 1:09:25 - Frozenfractor isn’t going to age well, but looking at some of the Topps case hits could hold value long-term. Kaiju 1:15:30 - What to do with a football hit out of Flagship 1:30:00 - Looking at the prices of Definitive Basketball and how breakers jacked up pricing on it 1:32:30 - Dark predictions for the hobby 1:41:00 - Can SCN scale the SCN Challenge? Follow Sports Cards Nonsense: https://www.tiktok.com/@sportscardsnonsense https://www.instagram.com/sports_cards_nonsense/ https://x.com/SCN_Pod https://www.facebook.com/groups/sportscardsnonsense https://collectibleslife.beehiiv.com/subscribe https://scnchallenge.com/ https://linktr.ee/SportsCardsNonsense?utm_source=linktree_profile_share<sid=5764ed98-4893-4eae-bf91-0bd89949ed99 Voicemail Mt. Rushmore: Larry Hans Gruber Caleb Donny Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Mike and Jesse are back with Papa Gio, discussing the ideal time to sell in certain markets and whether you can even time them. Plus, looking at NFL markets after Week 1 and who is worth buying/selling right now. Breaking down Week 1 of the SCN Challenge. The most expensive Topps product yet. Wrapping up talking with Justin Steele of the Cubs and hitting voicemails. 0:00 - Intro + health scares 7:45 - When do you sell? What is the correct time to do it?  19:25 - Looking at how Shough, Lawrence, and Caleb Williams are up big.  24:30 - SCN Challenge Update 30:00 - Fanatics is opening a second Flagship store in Paris 37:00 - Topps Definitive coming out at nearly 40k per case 39:30 - Checking in with Justin Steele 46:45 - Steele is back on top, and PCA is falling down the ladder of favorite show-adjacent athletes 1:00:00 - Best practices for listings on eBay 1:05:00 - Could Fanatics start making sports movie card sets? 1:13:55 - There are so many Cooper Flagg cards 1:35:45 - The future of redemptions from Panini as they keep pushing towards points. Follow Sports Cards Nonsense: https://www.tiktok.com/@sportscardsnonsense https://www.instagram.com/sports_cards_nonsense/ https://x.com/SCN_Pod https://www.facebook.com/groups/sportscardsnonsense https://collectibleslife.beehiiv.com/subscribe https://scnchallenge.com/ https://linktr.ee/SportsCardsNonsense?utm_source=linktree_profile_share<sid=5764ed98-4893-4eae-bf91-0bd89949ed99 Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Leonard Fournette joins Mike and Jesse in the studio in Nashville to discuss his love of the hobby, his Pokemon collection, and the location of his future card shop on LSU's campus. Plus, we hit the voicemails to get the latest from Larry and more! However, we have to lead with the situation surrounding Fanatics Emanate and why it is a bad look, but Mike and Jesse don't think it affects the card market. 0:00 - Intro and Fanatics Collect Shipping Manifest Left in package 3:55 - If this were a card product, it would be a huge scandal. Is it a good look? No, it’s quite terrible.  6:30 - Topps has made it clear that card products are randomized and distributed randomly, but the fact that a shipping manifest exists raises questions about the cards. 11:55 - Opening week in the NFL was rough for Mike’s takes 22:50 - Leonard Fournette Interview 57:05 - Takeaways from Leonard Fournette and favorite moments. 1:04:35 - Mark Wahlberg entering the card space with Paradise Breaks. 1:07:00 - Calling Wesley to discuss the Cooper Flagg shop opening.  1:12:25 - Larry is coming to Nashville to see the boys.  1:20:00 - Voicemails leading with Larry.  1:40:00 - Ripping Arena Club packs Follow Sports Cards Nonsense: https://www.tiktok.com/@sportscardsnonsense https://www.instagram.com/sports_cards_nonsense/ https://x.com/SCN_Pod https://www.facebook.com/groups/sportscardsnonsense https://collectibleslife.beehiiv.com/subscribe Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

The NFL is back, and Drake Maye got off to an awful start. Looking at Maye's market and what other young quarterbacks will need to do to see positive movement in the card market this year. PSA released good news yesterday by opening a new grading tier. Plus, a new center in Europe will help lower the backlog. Wrapping up with voicemails on vintage cards, expensive wax, and Larry Legend's return. 0:00 - Intro 2:00 - Drake Maye struggled 9:00 - Looking at quarterbacks around the league 16:00 - PSA updates tier names, creates a new tier, and updates turnaround times 30:00 - Voicemails 44:00 - Looking at vintage cards 1:00:00 - Wax is too expensive Follow Sports Cards Nonsense: https://www.tiktok.com/@sportscardsnonsense https://www.instagram.com/sports_cards_nonsense/ https://x.com/SCN_Pod https://www.facebook.com/groups/sportscardsnonsense https://collectibleslife.beehiiv.com/subscribe Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Football season is so different from other sports, and each game has an outsized impact on a card market. Introducing the SCN Challenge and breaking down Mike and Jesse's teams. Hitting voicemails, as Larry Legend already has impersonators. 0:00 - Intro and why Football season is so different from everything else 9:00 - Intro to the SCN Challenge 21:00 - Mike crushes Jesse’s picks 29:00 - Can a non-rookie ever be a player's best card? 37:00 - Larry already has impersonators 43:40 - Could we be nearing a Shohei Ohtani plateau? He’s never had base autos, but it's similar to Tom Brady in that he doesn’t sign a lot.  Follow Sports Cards Nonsense: https://www.tiktok.com/@sportscardsnonsense https://www.instagram.com/sports_cards_nonsense/ https://x.com/SCN_Pod https://www.facebook.com/groups/sportscardsnonsense https://collectibleslife.beehiiv.com/subscribe Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

With the NFL season kicking off in a week, we look at the rookie class and wonder: since it is so bad, will collectors go back to the 2024 class? That and more with Joe Bartel from RotoWire. Plus, with Topps Chrome Update Sapphire Basketball out today, is it worth grading anything, or should you sell everything immediately? Finally, we wrap up with voicemails, and Larry the legend nearly kills Mike. 0:00 - Intro 3:00 - With new products, what should you do with big hits you are planning to sell?  4:15 - If you hit anything, you need to sell it immediately. 7:30 - If you’re planning on selling anything after release, you need to sell it all immediately.  20:00 - SGC vs. PSA 29:00 - Joe Bartel joins to talk NFL 31:00 - NFL rookies to chase, but it’s a rough class 33:15 - Buying in on Jayden Daniels? Or looking back at the 2024 class in general? 38:00 - Is this a time to buy back in Mahomes, despite not having high fantasy value? 53:20- Larry called back in and nearly killed Mike 1:04:00- What happened to Beckett? 1:06:45 - Time to buy Aaron Judge Follow Sports Cards Nonsense: https://www.tiktok.com/@sportscardsnonsense https://www.instagram.com/sports_cards_nonsense/ https://x.com/SCN_Pod https://www.facebook.com/groups/sportscardsnonsense https://collectibleslife.beehiiv.com/subscribe Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Looking ahead to one of the biggest baseball releases of the year with Kyle Rino from Monster Breaks on Bowman Chrome Baseball. Plus, why a recent basketball release is likely going to be the worst release of the year. Cooper Flagg is opening a card store, but is it a good idea? We wrap up with voicemails! 0:00 - Opening up the show with a disappointing update on Topps Chrome Black Basketball 9:45 - Papa Gio Update 24:15 - Mike’s watch collecting is taking over his life, and Jesse has questions 32:30 - Cooper Flagg opening a card store 39:25 - Kyle Rino on Bowman Chrome 42:00 - GPKs are the best chases in the Bowman Chrome product 43:55 - Rino’s Mt. Rushmore for top chases in the 2026 product 55:00 - The story behind “Cooks to 99” 1:02:05 - SCN & Monster Breaks being the destination for Bowman 1:06:00 - Jesse’s Big Disney break finally happened 1:17:05 - Looking at the Mahomes market 1:21:00 - The Return of Larry! Follow Sports Cards Nonsense: https://www.tiktok.com/@sportscardsnonsense https://www.instagram.com/sports_cards_nonsense/ https://x.com/SCN_Pod https://www.facebook.com/groups/sportscardsnonsense https://collectibleslife.beehiiv.com/subscribe Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Mike and Jesse are back and Mike has a sense of renewed enjoyment in the hobby after buying the lot last week. Fanatics has major news. Plus, we hit voicemails! 0:00 - Fans of the hobby will find something to be loving right now. For example, Mike combing through the lot he picked up and finding cards he loves.  8:30 - Pardon the Nonsense Debut 11:00 - Trying to call Papa Gio in prison 13:25 - Breaking news from Fanatics - Digital Rips are coming to Fanatics starting with Topps Chrome Black Basketball at $100 per pack. Cards are real, similar to Upper Deck ePack 17:15 - Topps is trying to be innovative in keeping costs down 23:10 - Opening the Voicemails 40:00 - Justin Steele calls back in and calling him back 47:30 - Wrap up calls Follow Sports Cards Nonsense: https://www.tiktok.com/@sportscardsnonsense https://www.instagram.com/sports_cards_nonsense/ https://x.com/SCN_Pod https://www.facebook.com/groups/sportscardsnonsense https://collectibleslife.beehiiv.com/subscribe Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Mike and Jesse dive into the non-sports market as concerns are starting to grow, even within the non-sports side. Are bad actors in the space pumping or shilling the non-sports sections? Could a market correction be coming for non-sports? Plus, looking at how the hobby is overly reliant on grading. Justin Steele of the Cubs joins to discuss his hobby journey! 0:00 - Best ways to move lots and use CardLadder 7:30 - Is the non-sports side in for a major correction soon? 10:00 - Gary Vee and Logan Paul are pumping cards? 19:50 - Should buyers be careful with non-sports right now? 30:00 - The hobby is way too reliant on grading  41:10 - Mike finally started buying watches on Arena Club 57:45 - SpongeBob to the Moon? 1:01:00 - Justin Steele of the Cubs Follow Sports Cards Nonsense: https://www.tiktok.com/@sportscardsnonsense https://www.instagram.com/sports_cards_nonsense/ https://x.com/SCN_Pod https://www.facebook.com/groups/sportscardsnonsense https://collectibleslife.beehiiv.com/subscribe Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Mike and Jesse try out something new with the new studio today: voicemails. If you would like to participate in a future voicemails episode, you can leave one for Mike and Jesse at 413-342-5726. Leave a voicemail on any hobby topic, and it may be used in a future episode! Thanks to everyone that participated in the first Phoning It In! 0:00 - Intro  3:00 - Setting up the show for Voicemails 12:05 - 90s Inserts that have been overlooked 16:30 - Would Papa Gio do a Disney break with Jesse? 20:05 - Sourcing singles  31:45 - Shill Bidding 40:00 - What does Jesse think of the Marvel market? 46:40 - Buying Raw cards 53:40 - Looking at the Brady market Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Papa Gio joins Mike and Jesse this week in the new studio. Mike has an update on a story from last week about a big trade at The National. Why won't Theo Von book Mike on his show? Mike's favorite PC pieces, and Jesse thinks it might be time to take a few wins in the hobby. 0:00 - Athletes joining non-sports breaks and ripping cases.  9:00 - Mike’s update on a trade at The National 24:20 - Mike is trying to get booked on a podcast, and places are trying to charge him 44:00 - Mailbag 51:15 - SCN Buy/Sell/Trade Group coming 57:00 - Mike’s favorite PC pieces 1:04:30 - Jesse would buy Peyton Manning 1:09:00 - Jesse on taking a few wins right now  1:11:20 - People need to be so much smarter with their money in the hobby Follow Sports Cards Nonsense: https://www.tiktok.com/@sportscardsnonsense https://www.instagram.com/sports_cards_nonsense/ https://x.com/SCN_Pod https://www.facebook.com/groups/sportscardsnonsense https://collectibleslife.beehiiv.com/subscribe Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

The corporatization of the hobby has its positives, for sure: better products, higher values, etc. However, if big names and bigger money keep coming into the hobby, people will be forced out. Mike and Jesse dive into the latest round of big names with deep pockets entering the space. 0:00 - Intro 4:30 - Big money in the hobby forces more and more people out. 6:00 - Everything is more expensive now 9:10 - This is not a doom-and-gloom situation, but we are reaching a breaking point 12:10 - Is now the time to sell and get money where you can? Can everything keep going up? 24:00 - Cooper Flagg debut patch auto-pulled, and the reactions were priceless.  32:00 - Prison vs. Jail 44:00 - Collectors vs. Speculators  52:00 - Emotional ties to a card Follow Sports Cards Nonsense: https://www.tiktok.com/@sportscardsnonsense https://www.instagram.com/sports_cards_nonsense/ https://x.com/SCN_Pod https://www.facebook.com/groups/sportscardsnonsense https://collectibleslife.beehiiv.com/subscribe Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Mike and Jesse are joined by Shep in the studio for the first guest on the new set. Football season is almost upon us and Mike and Shep look at what will be a disappointing rookie class for 2026 and where collectors will go. Plus, the new CAP program from Topps for Card Shops and why they need to focus on maintaining a healthy ecosystem for the LCS's. Wrapping up with Good Charlotte and Josh Luber at our SCN studio at The National. 0:00 - Intro 6:00 - Football Season is upon us. When is a good time to sell football cards? 9:30 - Who is a buy/sell before the season, and why does Shep want to sell Joe Burrow now 17:00 - 2026 NFL Rookie Class  27:00 - Theft in the hobby  32:50 - WhatNot raising money 35:10 - Topps’ Retail Reserve is now the Collector Access Program and how it works. 50:10 - The hobby is currently at a crossroads where they need to decide if they want to make as much money now or help the hobby long-term. 55:30 - Will CAP fix things for the LCS vs. corporatization? Mike takes some positives from Topps at least responding to people's concerns.  1:00:00 - Why won’t the market accept multiple high-end grading companies at a time? 1:07:10 - What will the lockout in MLB do to pricing? 1:10:30 - Good Charlotte Joined Josh Luber in the SCN Studio! 1:30:00 - Wrapping up! Follow Sports Cards Nonsense: https://www.tiktok.com/@sportscardsnonsense https://www.instagram.com/sports_cards_nonsense/ https://x.com/SCN_Pod https://www.facebook.com/groups/sportscardsnonsense https://collectibleslife.beehiiv.com/subscribe Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Some of our favorite moments from The National that didn't make it into other podcasts this week. We have a roundtable with some of the personalities from the network. Interviews with the youngest and oldest new shop owners at The National. Plus, an interview with Adam Ireland and Papa Gio opens a box of mob cards. 0:00 - Intro 2:10 - Roundtable featuring Jesse, Doug Plagens, Alex from CleverCubanCards, and Alex Tressler 31:30 - Mike interviews the youngest and oldest new shop owners at The National 37:30 - Adam Ireland from eBay Collectibles joins Mike to discuss eBay's investment into the space 48:00 - BJ is joined by Papa Gio to open a special box of Mob Cards Follow Sports Cards Nonsense: https://www.tiktok.com/@sportscardsnonsense https://www.instagram.com/sports_cards_nonsense/ https://x.com/SCN_Pod https://www.facebook.com/groups/sportscardsnonsense https://collectibleslife.beehiiv.com/subscribe Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Another jam-packed episode of Sports Cards Nonsense with Mike and Jesse. We're live in the new studio and the bounties for the Cooper Flagg Debut Patch are getting higher and higher. Plus, Bryan and Danny from Black & Gold Sports Cards stop by. We also hear from Logan Paul and Gary Vee from Jesse's panel with them and Gronk with Gio at The National. 0:00 - Intro to the new studio 2:30 - Are collectors experiencing post-National FOMO? 8:00 - Cooper Flagg Bounty 12:10 - Market Predictions for the rest of 2026 15:30 - Grading Shutdowns 21:00 - Bryan and Danny from Black & Gold Sports Cards Join the show 22:45 - How did the idea to bring Bart the Robot to The National come up? 43:55 - Gio on comps at The National after pushback from his Bobby Orr video Follow Sports Cards Nonsense: https://www.tiktok.com/@sportscardsnonsense https://www.instagram.com/sports_cards_nonsense/ https://x.com/SCN_Pod https://www.facebook.com/groups/sportscardsnonsense https://collectibleslife.beehiiv.com/subscribe Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

There was so much to take away from The National, and Mike and Jesse tried to pack it all into one episode. Plus, we got a first-timer's perspective from Mike, who helped film and edit much of our footage from the week. 0:00 - Intro and National Thoughts 5:00 - Favorite pickups at The National 19:45 - The National EQL Packs  29:30 - The viral story of the dad and son who stole a big Mahomes card 33:50 - Gio’s story with Gronk 44:00 - The PSA Experience Mike and Jesse had 48:00 - PSA not getting cards back by the end of the show. Plus, the demand for grading as a whole. 50:45 - Trade Nights at The National 58:00 - Mike joins after helping with The National Follow Sports Cards Nonsense: https://www.tiktok.com/@sportscardsnonsense https://www.instagram.com/sports_cards_nonsense/ https://x.com/SCN_Pod https://www.facebook.com/groups/sportscardsnonsense https://collectibleslife.beehiiv.com/subscribe Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Michael Rubin joins Sports Cards Nonsense for an extensive conversation about Fanatics Collectibles, Topps, the future of sports cards, rising card prices, breakers, hobby shops, global expansion, and the changing collector experience. Recorded at The National, this interview examines Fanatics’ claim that it may have multiplied the size of the hobby, the company’s plans to grow collecting internationally, the success of its London store, and how athletes such as Lewis Hamilton, Tom Brady and LeBron James are helping introduce sports fans to trading cards. The conversation also covers Fanatics Fest, Topps’ direct hobby-shop accounts, entry-level versus premium-product pricing, sports-card supply and demand, celebrity collectors, non-sports cards, FIFA and the global future of the hobby. Topics: Fanatics Fest versus The National Fanatics’ growth in sports cards Global expansion and the London store Lewis Hamilton and celebrity collectors How Fanatics measures success Fanatics’ celebrity-authenticity rule Is the sports-card boom sustainable? Breakers versus hobby shops Card-shop pricing and allocations Why sports-card prices rise Topps direct accounts and distribution Is Fanatics making too much product? What Fanatics still needs to fix Follow Sports Cards Nonsense: https://www.tiktok.com/@sportscardsnonsense https://www.instagram.com/sports_cards_nonsense/ https://x.com/SCN_Pod https://www.facebook.com/groups/sportscardsnonsense https://collectibleslife.beehiiv.com/subscribe Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Jesse and Gio kick off their Day 2 recap with voices that are almost gone after the MojoBreak x SCN party the night before, doing karaoke. Plus, Gio is joined by Doug Plagens of Nonsense on Ice on the SCN Media Network for a sit-down interview with Upper Deck President Jason Masherah to discuss Upper Deck's deal with Michael Jordan, the incredible run of rookies in the NHL, the Debut Patch project, and more. Follow Doug Plagens on Instagram: @DougPlagens Follow Sports Cards Nonsense: https://www.tiktok.com/@sportscardsnonsense https://www.instagram.com/sports_cards_nonsense/ https://x.com/SCN_Pod https://www.facebook.com/groups/sportscardsnonsense https://collectibleslife.beehiiv.com/subscribe Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Gio is joined by Dalen from Junk Wax Vintage and Doug from MojoBreak as we look back at the first day of The National. Gio opens with some initial thoughts from the first day, including the incredible lines to get in. Plus, we touch on the PSA news from The National and more! Follow Sports Cards Nonsense: https://www.tiktok.com/@sportscardsnonsense https://www.instagram.com/sports_cards_nonsense/ https://x.com/SCN_Pod https://www.facebook.com/groups/sportscardsnonsense https://collectibleslife.beehiiv.com/subscribe Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Training Camps are starting across the NFL, and we welcome Joe Bartel from RotoWire to the show to look at the 2026 NFL Draft class as the season is on the verge of starting. Plus, an update on the eBay report from last week and looking ahead to The National. 0:00 - Update on eBay Patch Scammers, including trying to call one of the bad actors 12:00 - Gio responds to Darren Rovell's hot take 17:55 - How Fantasy Football can translate to cards with Joe Bartel 23:20 - How Fantasy Football differs from the card market34:37 - Looking ahead to the 2026 NFL rookie class for fantasy and cards 55:00 - Looking ahead to The National Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Getting right into it with a big update on the eBay patch-switching scandal. Plus, with the release of 2026 Topps Chrome Baseball, the big hits are starting to come out. Looking at a local shop near Gio and Jesse that pulled one of the product hits. 0:00 - Intro  2:00 - Gio’s update on the eBay patch-switching scandal 16:00 - Multiple big Ohtani’s have been hit from Chrome so far, including a local Tennessee shop hitting the Ohtani/Judge Dual Logoman auto 24:15 - Jesse is joining Logan Paul and Gary Vee 35:00 - PSA Grading University Boot Camp 38:00 - Interview with The National 46:25 - Mailbag Follow Sports Cards Nonsense: https://www.tiktok.com/@sportscardsnonsense https://www.instagram.com/sports_cards_nonsense/ https://x.com/SCN_Pod https://www.facebook.com/groups/sportscardsnonsense https://collectibleslife.beehiiv.com/subscribe Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Jesse gives his recap from his time at Fanatics Fest and what his highlights were from his time in New York. Plus, an incredibly awkward story about meeting our social media manager. We are joined by Joe Drelich, Brian Coppola, and Jim Ryan from The National to preview the show. Plus, a very important message for those on social media about why the two shows aren't competitors and why they actually need each other for both to thrive. Also, Tim from BCW stops by to discuss all the happenings in the hobby. Follow Sports Cards Nonsense: https://www.tiktok.com/@sportscardsnonsense https://www.instagram.com/sports_cards_nonsense/ https://x.com/SCN_Pod https://www.facebook.com/groups/sportscardsnonsense https://collectibleslife.beehiiv.com/subscribe Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Whether you're attending The National for the first time or you're a seasoned collector, this episode is packed with practical tips to help you make the most of the biggest sports card show of the year. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

There has never been a better time to sell a card, but there has also never been a worse time to open a box of cards. Gio and Jesse look at the reality that as things go up, it will price people out of the hobby. How much more expensive have hobby boxes gotten in comparison to other things we buy regularly? 0:00 - Jesse is back and feeling better 9:30 - Goodwin Champions has an interesting numbering scheme 15:00 - The state of the market 32:00 - Looking at the Brady market and how things have exploded 43:00 - How the market has moved over the last year, and could we see a correction at some point? Follow Sports Cards Nonsense: https://www.tiktok.com/@sportscardsnonsense https://www.instagram.com/sports_cards_nonsense/ https://x.com/SCN_Pod https://www.facebook.com/groups/sportscardsnonsense https://collectibleslife.beehiiv.com/subscribe Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Gio is rolling somewhat solo as Jesse is out, but Adam Gray stops by to discuss his PC and the cards he regrets selling the most. Plus, Brendan joins to discuss the latest news with Upper Deck and Topps. 0:00 - Intro for Adam Gray 8:50 - Adam discusses his PC collection 12:10 - The one card Adam regrets selling the most 18:25 - His best piece of advice for collecting 23:00 - Upper Deck/Jordan Announcement  30:15 - Topps Announcement on Retail  40:30 - Mailbag Follow Sports Cards Nonsense: https://www.tiktok.com/@sportscardsnonsense https://www.instagram.com/sports_cards_nonsense/ https://x.com/SCN_Pod https://www.facebook.com/groups/sportscardsnonsense https://collectibleslife.beehiiv.com/subscribe Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Shep joins the show with Jesse on the shelf sick. Gio and Shep dive into a conversation about the pricing of GOATs in the hobby and if they can all keep going up. Plus, are there any guys who still seem underpriced. 0:00 - Intro, and Shep is joining the show with Jesse out sick today.  7:00 - Someone brought in a collection to Shep, including some incredible pieces from the late 90s and early 00s.  15:30 - The National will be a great buying opportunity for dealers to find unique cards no one has seen before.  17:50 - Shep on why owning a shop is so fun for him 19:40 - Nothing gets Gio more excited than buying a big lot 29:30 - Will things slow down after The National? It’s been such a unique year in the hobby.  39:45 - Looking at GOATs and why they are gaining value 43:30 - Eventually the GOATs will drop down, but there is still a lot of room for growth for a lot of guys 51:00 - Looking at case hits from Topps and which will be the preferred ones like the Kaboom, Downtown, Color Blast, etc. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Lance Fensterman from Fanatics, the head of Fanatics Fest, joins Gio and Jesse to discuss the 2026 version of Fanatics Fest. Plus, a major announcement about the future of Fanatics Fest. We also get into the mailbag a bit, including the card you regret selling and much more! Follow Sports Cards Nonsense: https://www.tiktok.com/@sportscardsnonsense https://www.instagram.com/sports_cards_nonsense/ https://x.com/SCN_Pod https://www.facebook.com/groups/sportscardsnonsense https://collectibleslife.beehiiv.com/subscribe Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Gio is back from vacation and discusses some pickups from his time on the road. LeBron is leaving the Lakers and looks set to head to the Warriors. What could it mean for the market? Plus, a recent release has had some serious issues for Jesse. 0:00 - Intro and Mike’s Vacation Recap  12:00 - LeBron announces he’s leaving the Lakers 15:30 - What team would help LeBron’s market most? 18:50 - Cosmic Football is the best set of the year for football 23:00 - Soccer Gio and the Soccer market in general with Brendan 42:40 - An issue with Topps Chrome Disney? 52:40 - Mailbag Follow Sports Cards Nonsense: https://www.tiktok.com/@sportscardsnonsense https://www.instagram.com/sports_cards_nonsense/ https://x.com/SCN_Pod https://www.facebook.com/groups/sportscardsnonsense https://collectibleslife.beehiiv.com/subscribe Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

The card market shows no signs of slowing down, and Gio and Jesse discuss what to do in this market. Should you move PC pieces and buy back later? What about the cards you've been holding of liquid players? Plus, we hit the mailbag! 0:00 - AI Mike Reviews are rolling in 3:45 - When to sell a PC card or a card you were holding long-term 8:30 - General dynamics of the card market 19:00 - Giannis trade and what happens with his market now that he’s in Miami and not Boston 21:50 - Gio is interested in Lamelo Ball now that he’s in Minnesota 26:25 - Mailbag - No. 1 - buying older wax and what to avoid Follow Sports Cards Nonsense: https://www.tiktok.com/@sportscardsnonsense https://www.instagram.com/sports_cards_nonsense/ https://x.com/SCN_Pod https://www.facebook.com/groups/sportscardsnonsense https://collectibleslife.beehiiv.com/subscribe Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

A busy weekend has Gio and Jesse recording at different times. Gio recaps the Nashville Card Show. Jesse interviews AI Mike about a wide variety of topics. Plus, a World Cup update, and how is Mike's Messi investment looking? 0:00 - Intro 1:30 - Nashville Card Show Review 13:15 - Jesse Interviews AI Mike 29:20 - Jesse and Alan on the World Cup 44:00 - Wrapping Up Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

A special episode of SCN as Reddit co-founder, Alexis Ohanian, joins Gio and Jesse to discuss buying ONIT, the state of collecting, his journey from collector to business owner in the hobby, and more! 0:00 - Intro and setting up Alexis and his joy from the Knicks championship 5:00 - Alexis’ collecting background and how he got started 7:30 - The Nostalgia of Collecting 11:50 - Why buy ONIT, the ONIT model, and wanting to make the price point attainable for everyone. 28:50 - Advice Alexis has for people entering the hobby and looking to start a business 30:10 - The Importance of cardboard in a digital age 41:30 - Alex Tressler joins to recap his trip to Freedom 250. 56:30 - What Alex is seeing at card shows across the country. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Gio opens the show by gloating just a tiny bit about being right about the Wemby market and just how cheap you can grab a Silver Prizm PSA 10 now that the Knicks won the Finals. Plus, some speculation about PSA and Chris Thomas (Ataboy Cards) stops by! 0:00 - Intro/Time to talk sports cards 2:00 - NBA Finals recap, starting with Gio gloating about the Wemby pricing 12:00 - A PSA debate about when, if ever, we see PSA open up their value and bulk tiers again for grading. 24:40 - Chris Thomas from Ataboy Cards joins the show, and they discuss his background as Gio tries to convince him to quit his job. 36:10 - What Chris is working on now and how he’s setting up leaving the teaching world. 44:45 - How Chris goes about sourcing his cards and how he focuses on what to buy  50:00 - Discussing the business of sports cards and how to maximize your time  Recording 2 1:03:45 - The correlation between Instagram followers by league and popularity in the card market.  1:09:00 - Mike’s eBay Live card show this week! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

On this episode of Sports Cards Nonsense, Mike opens with a discussion about Mike Trout that is really about Wemby. Plus, the latest on the NBA Finals after the Knicks epic comeback. 0:00 - Welcome to the card coaster 9:30 - Is it safe to buy Mike Trout right now? 16:20 - The Knicks Epic Comeback 23:40 - A debate about where to grade now? 27:20 - Entertainment Card Update 40:40 - World Cup Buy or Sell with Brendan 1:03:00 - Arena Club Bet Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

In this episode, we go through the latest values of Jalen Brunson, Victor Wembanyama, and other guys in the NBA Finals. Plus, Gary Vee joins the show to discuss 2026 Topps Chrome VeeFriends and also has a major announcement about the product. Wrapping up with a deeper dive on the market as a whole as we head into the summer. Follow Sports Cards Nonsense: https://www.tiktok.com/@sportscardsnonsense https://www.instagram.com/sports_cards_nonsense/ https://x.com/SCN_Pod https://www.facebook.com/groups/sportscardsnonsense https://collectibleslife.beehiiv.com/subscribe Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

New people join the hobby every single day, and they need help. In this episode, Doug from MOJOBREAK joins to offer up some advice. Plus, is it time to buy or sell Jalen Brunson? 0:00 - Intro with Doug from MojoBreak 6:00 - Buy/Sell/Hold with Jalen Brunson 11:30 - Secondary wax prices seem to be leveling off.  14:50 - The entertainment section of the hobby is starting to really take off 17:20 - 1/1 Chases and should you grade a 1/1 22:20 - Grading mistakes new people make 39:00 - We are all nerds at heart, and while making money in the hobby is a business, we are all kids at heart chasing the players we love. Follow Sports Cards Nonsense: https://www.tiktok.com/@sportscardsnonsense https://www.instagram.com/sports_cards_nonsense/ https://x.com/SCN_Pod https://www.facebook.com/groups/sportscardsnonsense https://collectibleslife.beehiiv.com/subscribe Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

In this episode, we discuss the latest on Victor Wembanyama and his market after the Spurs upset the Thunder and are now the favorites over the Knicks in the NBA Finals. Who else could be a buy in the NBA Finals? Plus, what the Myles Garrett trade means for the hobby! 0:00 - Intro and why Boston Card Hunter is coming on today.  1:35 - Re-Visiting Mike’s Wemby Sale and why taking wins is important in this hobby 6:20 - Why Wemby feels different right now than other guys in the past, like Soto, Acuna, Giannis, etc.  9:00 - NBA Finals Best Buys 15:00 - Boston Card Hunter - Nick Andrews - joins the show! 24:00 - An unfortunate situation at a recent card show, which needs to be addressed, and how shows need to be a safe place for kids. 30:00 - When to take your wins and buying/selling active players 37:55 - Reaction to the Myles Garrett Trade Follow Sports Cards Nonsense: https://www.tiktok.com/@sportscardsnonsense https://www.instagram.com/sports_cards_nonsense/ https://x.com/SCN_Pod https://www.facebook.com/groups/sportscardsnonsense https://collectibleslife.beehiiv.com/subscribe Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

In this episode, we'll go through the latest on what we've heard about PSA pausing grading for lower tiers of grading. Which tiers are still available? Plus, what does it mean for the rest of the grading companies? 0:00 - PSA Pausing Value & Bulk Tiers of Grading 4:00 - The impact of TCG Grading on the market 5:50 - Grading won't stop, but where will people go? 32:50 - New Releases Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Luke from Card Czar in New Hampshire joins to discuss what's going on in the hobby. Are we in a bubble? How do you manage a shop in 2026? Breaking vs. In-Store sales. Plus, how do you keep singles stocked in the store? 0:00 - Why is the studio a mess, but only on Mike’s side 5:15 - Making money at card shows right now.  18:00 - Mike's Wemby Update 26:00 - Luke from Card Czar joins the show.  35:40 - How social media is helping grow his business.  41:00 - Why the business is not just a breaking operation and the importance of getting the product in the hands of locals.  47:05 - Are we in a bubble? Luke certainly doesn’t think so. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

In this episode, Gio and Jesse discuss how the hype around Wemby is at a fever pitch and that it might be time to sell. Also, why is Wemby vs. SGA close on the court but a landslide off the court? 0:00 - Intro/SCN Rewatchables 4:30 - Why you should sell your Wemby cards now 12:00 - Why SGA is a great player and on an all-time track, but his hobby relevance is significantly below Wemby 23:15 - Jeff Roberts joins to discuss the rise of local card shows around them.  39:00 - How hype and popularity will drive the NBA market more than skill and winning Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Mike and Jesse are in Boston for Jack's Memorial. Brendan provides a quick intro, including details on Topps Chrome Sapphire Football dropping this week. We catch up on: Bowman Baseball with Aram Leighton Gordy's Unusual Collection and why he is a LeBron guy Doug from The Hobby Handbook on what is moving at card shows right now Plus, Mike and Jesse discuss secondary wax prices dropping into a more manageable range for consumers, and if it will continue Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Wax Prices have been going up, but Mike and Jesse have noticed that things are finally starting to level off on the secondary market. The lone exception is 2025 Topps Chrome NFL. Will 2026 Bowman buck the recent trend like NFL Chrome, or has the market completely settled down? In this episode, we cover: Papa Gio sits in for some fun on Jesse's latest injury woes 2025 WWE Topps Royalty bounties How high will the John Cena bounty go? Zach Stanley from We the Hobby joins Mike and Jesse We the Hobby's transition to eBay and how the relationship with Topps and Fanatics has remained strong Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

2026 Bowman Baseball is finally here and the prospect market is already going crazy! In this episode, Aram Leighton joins the show to break down the biggest names in the new Bowman release, the teams worth chasing, and the prospects that could explode in value over the next few months. We talk about players like Ethan Holliday, why certain teams are skyrocketing in price, and whether the hype is actually justified. We also dive into sleeper prospects, pitching talent, and the current state of the baseball card market heading into one of the biggest releases of the year. This episode covers: Which Bowman prospects are worth holding Which cards should probably be sold immediately The biggest value teams in the product Why prospecting is changing in baseball cards How the hobby is reacting to the 2026 Bowman checklist Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

PSA President Ryan Hoge joins the crew! This week, we’re going deep with the President of PSA to discuss their new fraud protection program, authenticity guarantees, and the future of the grading giant. Is PSA’s massive submission volume a sign of market health or a warning? The crew debates. Also in this episode... Fanatics x FIFA: What the massive new licensing deal means for the future of soccer cards and international collecting. Gear Up: A look at BCW’s new graded storage tech and the cold, hard realities of the hobby business. The Chaos: Plenty of market arguments and Sports Cards Nonsense energy. If you care about the market, the business, or just a good hobby debate, this one is for you. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

What if you could compete against pro athletes and walk away with $1,000,000? In this episode, we sit down with Lance Fensterman, CEO of Fanatics Events, to break down Fanatics Games. This is an amazing competition where everyday fans go head-to-head with some of the biggest names in sports for a $2,000,000 total prize pool. We cover everything you need to know: The Road to Fanatics Games: We discuss how the qualifiers work and which cities are hosting challenges. How to Enter: Your guide to getting in on the action and securing your spot. Going Against the GOATs: What it is like competing against legends such as Tom Brady. Fanatics Fest NYC: What to expect at the premier sports fan festival in the world. This is not just another event. It is one of the most ambitious fan competitions ever created, and it is open to you! Learn More: https://www.fanaticsfest.com/road-to-games/knoxville Waitlist (for fans who’d like to show interest in participating in the Games Qualifier challenge): https://tickets.fanaticsevents.com/tickets/RTG-Knoxville-adfadsf Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

In this episode, Jesse and Alex take a real look at the current state of the sports card hobby and ask the question many collectors are starting to feel: Is this still fun? From rising prices and changing collector habits to the growing gap between casual collectors and big spenders, we break down what is actually happening right now and what it means for the future of the hobby. Whether you’re ripping wax, buying singles, or just trying to keep up, this is an honest conversation about where things stand and what might be coming next. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Upper Deck President Jason Masherah joins the show to break down one of the biggest moments in hobby history, the $4.25M Michael Jordan card sale. We dive into what makes this card so iconic, why it continues to set records decades later, and what it says about the current market. Jason also pulls back the curtain on sports memorabilia authentication, including how to spot real from fake, why authentication matters more than ever, and the risks collectors are taking without even realizing it. Plus, we get into: The most undervalued areas of the hobby right now How Upper Deck approaches scarcity, pricing, and collectors Why some memorabilia may actually be a better value than cards today And what the future of the hobby could look like If you collect cards or memorabilia, this is a must-listen. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Today, we take a moment to honor Mike's stepfather, a true Boston sports fan, a family-first guy, and someone who left a lasting impact on everyone around him. This is a personal send-off filled with stories, laughter, and the moments that mattered most. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices