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Record sales on top... record sales on the bottom. Where do we go from here?

When everyone puts their own spin on a story- someone has to go to the source. Why not me?

Value? What does it mean? We can all look up comps- but let's go deeper. When the world values a card for more than what you value it for- when someone is willing to pay you more than what that card is worth to you, is it time to sell? What factors go into that equations for you?

We all know what happens next.. but with no clocks on the way and no way to tell when everyone turns back into pumpkins and mice... what do we do?We keep dancing, drinking and pretending that midnight isn't coming.

Some recent content had me thinking about how we determine which card of our player we choose to spend our money on and why.

Ok- you guessed it. I took the easy way outing said all of the above. Ohtani is cheap, expensive and just right- all at the same time!

No more flawless. No More NT. Topps has the NBA and now the NFL, So what will they release to be the NT and Flawless? My bet is that Dynasty and Definitive take the place of Flawless and NT and the result? People take a long look at those product in the prior years of baseball. I could be wrong- but that doesn't happen often...

It's that time again, Time to make some piles and sort the PC. Time to make some tough choices. But this year, 2026 brings a wrinkle to our process. A new addition that I am using that may help you as well.

Soccer, Wrasslin, F1, UFC and more. What I once referred to as fringe sports that would be the first to drop if he market corrected...But was I wrong?

A fun question raised by PC Sportscards- and I take it and run with its. Let's talk fixed price vs. auction. Lets talk about the good and bad of auctions.

Maybe they are doing this on purpose?I haven't heard anyone come up with this theory yet...Tell me what you think?

Lets Talk about the New HobbyTell me if you like where this is headed.

From card shows to local card stores- everyone was worried. Fanatics was taking over and the shows were in trouble and the stores were going to close. Well- that didn't happen...

Card shows are setting records. Auctions are setting records. Athletes and Celebrities are getting involved. We have a lot to be positive about in a negative week!

Its time for Topps Flagship- and Fanatics has done a good job of tying in the old with the new for this years release- as well as adding in some fun chase cards.

Our content today drops a bomb- gives you a title and never goes deeper. Lets discuss the recent price increase from PSA and what it means.

So- you bought a card.. and the very next day, someone posts the card and says "who is the idiot who overpaid for this?"... Does that have you rethinking your purchase? or do you just realize that our hobby is filled with experts who know nothing?

The Super Bowl is over. Let's look at the impact on the hobby and the cards. And its not what you think... I am not going to crap on Drake Maye.. well maybe a little..

So you want to spend 5-10k on a card or a few cards in 2026-That's easy. Anyone can do that.But- lets talk about building a time capsule you can look back on to commemorate the year.

What Has me Excited about the Hobby today?Believe it or not- its a post about an upcoming unlicensed baseball product!

The markets are doing interesting things. Bitcoin is dropping, the AI trade is unwinding- and in the past that would impact the hobby. This time is different.. isn't it?

Every once in a while it make sense to talk about the temperature of the hobby. People are getting worried. Bitcoin is falling... but prices seem strong. What am I hearing Lets discuss!

A Card may have eye appeal- but try to make sure the price still has Brain Appeal!

What we don't know about our hobby friends might be the important stuff.This hobby attracts a certain type of person- and that person might need your help. Lets talk about some of the stuff that no one talks about- and maybe you will learn a bit more about me as well.

Recently, I have shifted my PC in a meaningful wayWithout getting too deep, let's discuss some of the reasons why I shifted my collecting focus from vintage to modern.

So much hobby drama-but its didn't impact my hobby day today.I opened packs with my kidsI had a random hobby encounterI watched fun hobby contentFor a day- the hobby drama didn't matter.

Lets talk about why we open products- and maybe if we understand what we are looking for going in, we can combine breaking for economic reasons with breaking for nostalgia and find a happy medium.

A message from a long time listener opens my eyes to a new idea to bring some nostalgia and fun back to collecting

If the cards are out of reach-- and nothing ids nostalgic, what is next? Easy: Pokemon. and it's already starting.

I used to be able to buy a box of any release and open it with my son. Not the case any more. So we are trying to find other ways to collect and have fun

Let's talk about the top players of each decade. Which ones have you even heard of? How many are relevant and collectable? and now- apply that to what is being paid for the players of today. Which ones will be relevant?

Its not time to buy Drake Maye... Its time to sell him.

300 EpisodesI Made it!

Lets talk about a mistake.. Dumping Mahomes cards because he didn't make the playoffs and there are a ton of great young QBs chasing him. Lets look at history and discuss why selling Mahomes now might be a huge mistake.

Its true- I was blocked.. But let's not talk about that. The Hobby is in a good place. There is good content, record prices and great publicity. I am having fun. Are you?

I am back with my "sell" your hype advice again. People always get mad at me- but I am always right in the end. And with Mendoza.. I will be double right!

The White Plains Show might have been slow- but on the other side of the Country- the Dallas show was on fire. Sometimes the health of the hobby depends on where you are looking.

If you have to call yourself the King- we already know you are not Him.The hobby is growing- but man the content is getting so cringe.To each his own I guess, but wow some of this stuff is awful.

Last week Caleb was Mahomes. Now Maye if Brady. Have you all learned nothing?Oh yeah- there is more to the hobby than the kaboom and downtown of this years Rc class.. if you are willing to do a bit of research.

AFC Playoffs.. Bills vs. Broncos. Two great young QBs. At least one is going to be playing in the aFC championship right? Wrong.Josh Allen is Fools Gold.

Big Contracts are signed.. Super teams are formed and it is going to lead to a work stoppage- That is not good for your cards.

It's a comp world in this hobby and when the comps matter so much- how can we be sure they are real? Truth is- I don't think we can.

PSA announces a label change- but why did they announce it now?I think its actually bad for Beckett that they announced it today!

So many big cards that have been hiding for so long- are coming up for sale. Why now?

I mean- he won his first Playoff game right? He has to be the next goat.Or is he TJ Yates?

Lebron is wearing a patch and the young QBs are doing their thing in the NFL Playoffs. All is right in the hobby!

For long term collectability- being great is not enough. KD just moved past Wilt on the all time scoring list... does anyone care? We discuss his collectability and why he is not thought of the same way as some of the greats he may pass soon.

My Dad said there would never be another Kareem. And people said there would never be another Joe Montana. No one would ever score as many goals as Wayne Gretzky. But- they were all wrong. Are we going to be wrong too?

So many people making conclusions about this top 50 list and they are all wrong.

Lets talk about the first list of Fanatics fest Attendees- and how they made the announcement!

Just one move- a simple one. And all of a sudden Beckett is cool again and PSA wins at the same time. You are welcome PSA.