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Profit from the hobby you love. What are the best baseball, basketball and football cards to invest in today? How is the market trending? How can you profit? In each episode, we tackle these questions and more.
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Geoff breaks down the Top 5 Hottest Cards in the Sports Card Market! Shop CardsHQ Inventory Online ►: https://bit.ly/cardshq Track card prices & your collection with Market Movers ►: https://bit.ly/marketmoversapp Join CardsHQ Breaks on Whatnot ►: https://bit.ly/cardshqbreaks Join CardsHQ Shop on Whatnot ►: https://bit.ly/cardshqshop Join CardsHQ Blitz on Whatnot ►: https://bit.ly/cardshqblitz Join CardsHQ Hoops on Whatnot ►: https://bit.ly/cardshqhoops Join CardsHQ Poke on Whatnot ►: https://bit.ly/cardshqpoke Discounted PSA/SGC Card Grading ►: https://bit.ly/gradingservice Download our Apps! SCI App (Apple) ►: https://apple.co/3riGbb5 SCI App (Google) ►: https://bit.ly/SCIAPPGooglePlay Follow Us: SCI Instagram ►: https://bit.ly/SCIIG SCI Twitter ►: https://bit.ly/scitweets SCI Facebook ►: https://bit.ly/FBSCIPage Geoff’s IG ►: https://bit.ly/itsgeoffwilson Geoff’s YouTube ►: https://bit.ly/ytgeoff Card Crew YouTube ►: https://bit.ly/cardcrew Market Movers YouTube ►: https://bit.ly/marketmoversyt
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Trade with Geoff Did Fanatics Fest just eat the National's lunch? Welcome back to Cards on the Table, coming to you straight from the Arena Club Studio inside Cards HQ! Today, we are unpacking the absolute madness of Fanatics Fest. With a staggering 200,000 attendees this year (up from 70,000 in year one!), an $80-$90 million production budget, and nonstop mainstream media coverage from ESPN to ABC World News Tonight, Fanatics Fest just changed the hobby forever. But with The National kicking off in just a few days, we debate whether Fanatics stole all the hype or if the expanded National show floor and sold-out VIP tickets prove there is room for both mega-events. Plus, the highly anticipated 2026 Topps Chrome Baseball has finally dropped, and the new Back-to-Back MVP Gold Logoman dual relics are breaking the internet. Will the Shohei Ohtani dual-patch, dual-auto (featuring both English and Kanji signatures) break the $3 million record set last year? We break down why Topps is currently making the best insert designs in a decade. Finally, the 2026 World Cup has officially come to a close. We analyze the market fallout: Why is Lamine Yamal’s market dipping despite winning the Cup? How did Erling Haaland become the biggest hobby winner of the tournament? And what happens to the soccer card market leading up to Fanatics taking over the license in the 2030s? Shop CardsHQ Inventory Online ►: https://bit.ly/cardshq Track card prices & your collection with Market Movers ►: https://bit.ly/marketmoversapp Join CardsHQ Breaks on Whatnot ►: https://bit.ly/cardshqbreaks Join CardsHQ Shop on Whatnot ►: https://bit.ly/cardshqshop Join CardsHQ Blitz on Whatnot ►: https://bit.ly/cardshqblitz Join CardsHQ Hoops on Whatnot ►: https://bit.ly/cardshqhoops Join CardsHQ Poke on Whatnot ►: https://bit.ly/cardshqpoke Discounted PSA/SGC Card Grading ►: https://bit.ly/gradingservice Download our Apps! SCI App (Apple) ►: https://apple.co/3riGbb5 SCI App (Google) ►: https://bit.ly/SCIAPPGooglePlay Follow Us: SCI Instagram ►: https://bit.ly/SCIIG SCI Twitter ►: https://bit.ly/scitweets SCI Facebook ►: https://bit.ly/FBSCIPage Geoff’s IG ►: https://bit.ly/itsgeoffwilson Geoff’s YouTube ►: https://bit.ly/ytgeoff Card Crew YouTube ►: https://bit.ly/cardcrew Market Movers YouTube ►: https://bit.ly/marketmoversyt
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Tyler shares the Top 5 cards going up. Shop CardsHQ Inventory Online ►: https://bit.ly/cardshq Track card prices & your collection with Market Movers ►: https://bit.ly/marketmoversapp Join CardsHQ Breaks on Whatnot ►: https://bit.ly/cardshqbreaks Join CardsHQ Shop on Whatnot ►: https://bit.ly/cardshqshop Join CardsHQ Blitz on Whatnot ►: https://bit.ly/cardshqblitz Join CardsHQ Hoops on Whatnot ►: https://bit.ly/cardshqhoops Join CardsHQ Poke on Whatnot ►: https://bit.ly/cardshqpoke Discounted PSA/SGC Card Grading ►: https://bit.ly/gradingservice Download our Apps! SCI App (Apple) ►: https://apple.co/3riGbb5 SCI App (Google) ►: https://bit.ly/SCIAPPGooglePlay Follow Us: SCI Instagram ►: https://bit.ly/SCIIG SCI Twitter ►: https://bit.ly/scitweets SCI Facebook ►: https://bit.ly/FBSCIPage Geoff’s IG ►: https://bit.ly/itsgeoffwilson Geoff’s YouTube ►: https://bit.ly/ytgeoff Card Crew YouTube ►: https://bit.ly/cardcrew Market Movers YouTube ►: https://bit.ly/marketmoversyt
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Topps is changing the sports card game forever by shipping UNSEALED boxes to combat scalpers—but is it actually going to work? Welcome back to Cards on the Table, and today we are breaking down the biggest market-shifting headlines hitting the hobby this week! First up, Topps has dropped a bombshell announcement: factory plastic wrap is being completely removed from upcoming Topps Chrome Update Basketball Mega Boxes to discourage immediate resale by scalpers. We debate whether this unsealed strategy protects collectors or completely destroys product value. Next, the highly anticipated checklist for the first-ever NBA Rookie Debut Patch Autographs (RDPAs) is finally here! With Fanatics officially running the NBA license, the chase is on for Cooper Flagg, Ace Bailey, and Dylan Harper grails. We look at who will have the most coveted patch outside of Flagg and how the non-auto versions will hold up. Plus, Michael Jordan just signed a massive "legacy partner" deal with Upper Deck that includes putting 23 autographed, factory-sealed 1986 Fleer Basketball packs into 2026 Goodwin Champions! We react to this legendary partnership and what it means for Upper Deck’s future. Finally, we play a round of Overrated or Underrated with the exploding trend of World Cup sticker albums in the U.S. market, and whether Fanatics should keep the tradition alive when they take over the FIFA license. 🚨 What do you think of Topps shipping unsealed boxes? Let us know in the comments below! Don't forget to LIKE and SUBSCRIBE for weekly sports card market updates, data breakdowns, and hobby debates! 📈 Major Hobby Headlines Covered in This Episode: Topps vs. Resellers: Breaking down the new factory-seal removal strategy on Topps Chrome Update Megas to ensure products hit collectors at retail price. NBA Rookie Debut Patch Autos: The first look at the Fanatics NBA checklist, featuring Alter Egos, Minions crossovers, and the top rookie chases. Michael Jordan & Upper Deck: Inside the massive new legacy deal, the eBay auction for a signed '86 Fleer box, and the hunt for the Goodwin Champions 1/1 "Rookie Pack." World Cup Sticker Albums: Are they overrated or underrated? We discuss the secondary market boom and the tragedy of casual collectors accidentally pasting short-printed parallels into their books. Shop CardsHQ Inventory Online ►: https://bit.ly/cardshq Track card prices & your collection with Market Movers ►: https://bit.ly/marketmoversapp Join CardsHQ Breaks on Whatnot ►: https://bit.ly/cardshqbreaks Join CardsHQ Shop on Whatnot ►: https://bit.ly/cardshqshop Join CardsHQ Blitz on Whatnot ►: https://bit.ly/cardshqblitz Join CardsHQ Hoops on Whatnot ►: https://bit.ly/cardshqhoops Join CardsHQ Poke on Whatnot ►: https://bit.ly/cardshqpoke Discounted PSA/SGC Card Grading ►: https://bit.ly/gradingservice Download our Apps! SCI App (Apple) ►: https://apple.co/3riGbb5 SCI App (Google) ►: https://bit.ly/SCIAPPGooglePlay Follow Us: SCI Instagram ►: https://bit.ly/SCIIG SCI Twitter ►: https://bit.ly/scitweets SCI Facebook ►: https://bit.ly/FBSCIPage Geoff’s IG ►: https://bit.ly/itsgeoffwilson Geoff’s YouTube ►: https://bit.ly/ytgeoff Card Crew YouTube ►: https://bit.ly/cardcrew Market Movers YouTube ►: https://bit.ly/marketmoversyt
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Shop CardsHQ Inventory Online ►: https://bit.ly/cardshq Track card prices & your collection with Market Movers ►: https://bit.ly/marketmoversapp Join CardsHQ Breaks on Whatnot ►: https://bit.ly/cardshqbreaks Join CardsHQ Shop on Whatnot ►: https://bit.ly/cardshqshop Join CardsHQ Blitz on Whatnot ►: https://bit.ly/cardshqblitz Join CardsHQ Hoops on Whatnot ►: https://bit.ly/cardshqhoops Join CardsHQ Poke on Whatnot ►: https://bit.ly/cardshqpoke Discounted PSA/SGC Card Grading ►: https://bit.ly/gradingservice Download our Apps! SCI App (Apple) ►: https://apple.co/3riGbb5 SCI App (Google) ►: https://bit.ly/SCIAPPGooglePlay Follow Us: SCI Instagram ►: https://bit.ly/SCIIG SCI Twitter ►: https://bit.ly/scitweets SCI Facebook ►: https://bit.ly/FBSCIPage Geoff’s IG ►: https://bit.ly/itsgeoffwilson Geoff’s YouTube ►: https://bit.ly/ytgeoff Card Crew YouTube ►: https://bit.ly/cardcrew Market Movers YouTube ►: https://bit.ly/marketmoversyt
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Tpot and the gang talk about: -Vendor robbed outside New Jersey card show -Is the Shohei Superfractor sale a disappointment? -What happens to LeBron’s collectibles legacy? -PSA trims backlog by 2 million cards Shop CardsHQ Inventory Online ►: https://bit.ly/cardshq Track card prices & your collection with Market Movers ►: https://bit.ly/marketmoversapp Join CardsHQ Breaks on Whatnot ►: https://bit.ly/cardshqbreaks Join CardsHQ Shop on Whatnot ►: https://bit.ly/cardshqshop Join CardsHQ Blitz on Whatnot ►: https://bit.ly/cardshqblitz Join CardsHQ Hoops on Whatnot ►: https://bit.ly/cardshqhoops Join CardsHQ Poke on Whatnot ►: https://bit.ly/cardshqpoke Discounted PSA/SGC Card Grading ►: https://bit.ly/gradingservice Download our Apps! SCI App (Apple) ►: https://apple.co/3riGbb5 SCI App (Google) ►: https://bit.ly/SCIAPPGooglePlay Follow Us: SCI Instagram ►: https://bit.ly/SCIIG SCI Twitter ►: https://bit.ly/scitweets SCI Facebook ►: https://bit.ly/FBSCIPage Geoff’s IG ►: https://bit.ly/itsgeoffwilson Geoff’s YouTube ►: https://bit.ly/ytgeoff Card Crew YouTube ►: https://bit.ly/cardcrew Market Movers YouTube ►: https://bit.ly/marketmoversyt
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Shop CardsHQ Inventory Online ►: https://bit.ly/cardshq Track card prices & your collection with Market Movers ►: https://bit.ly/marketmoversapp Join CardsHQ Breaks on Whatnot ►: https://bit.ly/cardshqbreaks Join CardsHQ Shop on Whatnot ►: https://bit.ly/cardshqshop Join CardsHQ Blitz on Whatnot ►: https://bit.ly/cardshqblitz Join CardsHQ Hoops on Whatnot ►: https://bit.ly/cardshqhoops Join CardsHQ Poke on Whatnot ►: https://bit.ly/cardshqpoke Discounted PSA/SGC Card Grading ►: https://bit.ly/gradingservice Download our Apps! SCI App (Apple) ►: https://apple.co/3riGbb5 SCI App (Google) ►: https://bit.ly/SCIAPPGooglePlay Follow Us: SCI Instagram ►: https://bit.ly/SCIIG SCI Twitter ►: https://bit.ly/scitweets SCI Facebook ►: https://bit.ly/FBSCIPage Geoff’s IG ►: https://bit.ly/itsgeoffwilson Geoff’s YouTube ►: https://bit.ly/ytgeoff Card Crew YouTube ►: https://bit.ly/cardcrew Market Movers YouTube ►: https://bit.ly/marketmoversyt
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Use code: SCI at ArenaClub.com Shop CardsHQ Inventory Online ►: https://bit.ly/cardshq Track card prices & your collection with Market Movers ►: https://bit.ly/marketmoversapp Join CardsHQ Breaks on Whatnot ►: https://bit.ly/cardshqbreaks Join CardsHQ Shop on Whatnot ►: https://bit.ly/cardshqshop Join CardsHQ Blitz on Whatnot ►: https://bit.ly/cardshqblitz Join CardsHQ Hoops on Whatnot ►: https://bit.ly/cardshqhoops Join CardsHQ Poke on Whatnot ►: https://bit.ly/cardshqpoke Discounted PSA/SGC Card Grading ►: https://bit.ly/gradingservice Download our Apps! SCI App (Apple) ►: https://apple.co/3riGbb5 SCI App (Google) ►: https://bit.ly/SCIAPPGooglePlay Follow Us: SCI Instagram ►: https://bit.ly/SCIIG SCI Twitter ►: https://bit.ly/scitweets SCI Facebook ►: https://bit.ly/FBSCIPage Geoff’s IG ►: https://bit.ly/itsgeoffwilson Geoff’s YouTube ►: https://bit.ly/ytgeoff Card Crew YouTube ►: https://bit.ly/cardcrew Market Movers YouTube ►: https://bit.ly/marketmoversyt
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Shop CardsHQ Inventory Online ►: https://bit.ly/cardshq Track card prices & your collection with Market Movers ►: https://bit.ly/marketmoversapp Join CardsHQ Breaks on Whatnot ►: https://bit.ly/cardshqbreaks Join CardsHQ Shop on Whatnot ►: https://bit.ly/cardshqshop Join CardsHQ Blitz on Whatnot ►: https://bit.ly/cardshqblitz Join CardsHQ Hoops on Whatnot ►: https://bit.ly/cardshqhoops Join CardsHQ Poke on Whatnot ►: https://bit.ly/cardshqpoke Discounted PSA/SGC Card Grading ►: https://bit.ly/gradingservice Download our Apps! SCI App (Apple) ►: https://apple.co/3riGbb5 SCI App (Google) ►: https://bit.ly/SCIAPPGooglePlay Follow Us: SCI Instagram ►: https://bit.ly/SCIIG SCI Twitter ►: https://bit.ly/scitweets SCI Facebook ►: https://bit.ly/FBSCIPage Geoff’s IG ►: https://bit.ly/itsgeoffwilson Geoff’s YouTube ►: https://bit.ly/ytgeoff Card Crew YouTube ►: https://bit.ly/cardcrew Market Movers YouTube ►: https://bit.ly/marketmoversyt
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Use code "SCI" at http://www.arenaclub.com Shop CardsHQ Inventory Online ►: https://bit.ly/cardshq Track card prices & your collection with Market Movers ►: https://bit.ly/marketmoversapp Join CardsHQ Breaks on Whatnot ►: https://bit.ly/cardshqbreaks Join CardsHQ Shop on Whatnot ►: https://bit.ly/cardshqshop Join CardsHQ Blitz on Whatnot ►: https://bit.ly/cardshqblitz Join CardsHQ Hoops on Whatnot ►: https://bit.ly/cardshqhoops Join CardsHQ Poke on Whatnot ►: https://bit.ly/cardshqpoke Discounted PSA/SGC Card Grading ►: https://bit.ly/gradingservice Download our Apps! SCI App (Apple) ►: https://apple.co/3riGbb5 SCI App (Google) ►: https://bit.ly/SCIAPPGooglePlay Follow Us: SCI Instagram ►: https://bit.ly/SCIIG SCI Twitter ►: https://bit.ly/scitweets SCI Facebook ►: https://bit.ly/FBSCIPage Geoff’s IG ►: https://bit.ly/itsgeoffwilson Geoff’s YouTube ►: https://bit.ly/ytgeoff Card Crew YouTube ►: https://bit.ly/cardcrew Market Movers YouTube ►: https://bit.ly/marketmoversyt
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Shop CardsHQ Inventory Online ►: https://bit.ly/cardshq Track card prices & your collection with Market Movers ►: https://bit.ly/marketmoversapp Join CardsHQ Breaks on Whatnot ►: https://bit.ly/cardshqbreaks Join CardsHQ Shop on Whatnot ►: https://bit.ly/cardshqshop Join CardsHQ Blitz on Whatnot ►: https://bit.ly/cardshqblitz Join CardsHQ Hoops on Whatnot ►: https://bit.ly/cardshqhoops Join CardsHQ Poke on Whatnot ►: https://bit.ly/cardshqpoke Discounted PSA/SGC Card Grading ►: https://bit.ly/gradingservice Download our Apps! SCI App (Apple) ►: https://apple.co/3riGbb5 SCI App (Google) ►: https://bit.ly/SCIAPPGooglePlay Follow Us: SCI Instagram ►: https://bit.ly/SCIIG SCI Twitter ►: https://bit.ly/scitweets SCI Facebook ►: https://bit.ly/FBSCIPage Geoff’s IG ►: https://bit.ly/itsgeoffwilson Geoff’s YouTube ►: https://bit.ly/ytgeoff Card Crew YouTube ►: https://bit.ly/cardcrew Market Movers YouTube ►: https://bit.ly/marketmoversyt
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Use code "SCI" at http://www.arenaclub.com PSA’s value tier return timeline is here, plus we break down Gold Logoman record sales, Fanatics’ antitrust win, and World Cup players who could move the card market. Shop CardsHQ Inventory Online ►: https://bit.ly/cardshq Track card prices & your collection with Market Movers ►: https://bit.ly/marketmoversapp Join CardsHQ Breaks on Whatnot ►: https://bit.ly/cardshqbreaks Join CardsHQ Shop on Whatnot ►: https://bit.ly/cardshqshop Join CardsHQ Blitz on Whatnot ►: https://bit.ly/cardshqblitz Join CardsHQ Hoops on Whatnot ►: https://bit.ly/cardshqhoops Join CardsHQ Poke on Whatnot ►: https://bit.ly/cardshqpoke Discounted PSA/SGC Card Grading ►: https://bit.ly/gradingservice Download our Apps! SCI App (Apple) ►: https://apple.co/3riGbb5 SCI App (Google) ►: https://bit.ly/SCIAPPGooglePlay Follow Us: SCI Instagram ►: https://bit.ly/SCIIG SCI Twitter ►: https://bit.ly/scitweets SCI Facebook ►: https://bit.ly/FBSCIPage Geoff’s IG ►: https://bit.ly/itsgeoffwilson Geoff’s YouTube ►: https://bit.ly/ytgeoff Card Crew YouTube ►: https://bit.ly/cardcrew Market Movers YouTube ►: https://bit.ly/marketmoversyt
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Shop CardsHQ Inventory Online ►: https://bit.ly/cardshq Track card prices & your collection with Market Movers ►: https://bit.ly/marketmoversapp Join CardsHQ Breaks on Whatnot ►: https://bit.ly/cardshqbreaks Join CardsHQ Shop on Whatnot ►: https://bit.ly/cardshqshop Join CardsHQ Blitz on Whatnot ►: https://bit.ly/cardshqblitz Join CardsHQ Hoops on Whatnot ►: https://bit.ly/cardshqhoops Join CardsHQ Poke on Whatnot ►: https://bit.ly/cardshqpoke Discounted PSA/SGC Card Grading ►: https://bit.ly/gradingservice Download our Apps! SCI App (Apple) ►: https://apple.co/3riGbb5 SCI App (Google) ►: https://bit.ly/SCIAPPGooglePlay Follow Us: SCI Instagram ►: https://bit.ly/SCIIG SCI Twitter ►: https://bit.ly/scitweets SCI Facebook ►: https://bit.ly/FBSCIPage Geoff’s IG ►: https://bit.ly/itsgeoffwilson Geoff’s YouTube ►: https://bit.ly/ytgeoff Card Crew YouTube ►: https://bit.ly/cardcrew Market Movers YouTube ►: https://bit.ly/marketmoversyt
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Use code "SCI" at arenaclub.com Did Panini use Artificial Intelligence to write the backs of their new sports cards? The new Panini Signature Series basketball set features player descriptions that are so poetic and absurd that many collectors are convinced they were generated by AI. However, Panini has officially denied the claims to The Athletic, stating that a team of former sportswriters penned the copy. In this episode of Cards on the Table, we read some of the most ridiculous examples—including wild descriptions for V.J. Edgecombe, Carter Bryant, and Joan Beringer—and debate whether this "AI slop" is a disaster or exactly what the hobby needs to make card backs fun to read again. Plus, we break down Beckett Grading's massive 49% output increase in May and debate if BGS should adjust their grading scale to hand out more Pristine 10s following PSA's recent value tier shutdown. We also analyze GameStop's Q1 financial reports (showing collectibles officially overtaking video games) and discuss the sports card market impact of the massive Knicks vs. Spurs NBA Finals matchup! Key Topics Covered: Panini AI Controversy: Did Panini use ChatGPT to write the outrageous card backs in their new Signature Series set? We read the craziest examples and debate Panini's official denial. Beckett Grading's Comeback: With BGS output jumping 49% to 145,000 cards graded in May, we debate if Colin Hudson and Beckett should alter their grading scale to compete with PSA. GameStop's Collectible Pivot: Q1 financial data proves that GameStop is officially a collectibles-first retailer, but can they truly replace the Local Card Shop (LCS)? NBA Finals Card Market: Analyzing the hobby impact of the Knicks vs. Spurs Game 1, including the current card markets for Jalen Brunson, Victor Wembanyama, and Stephon Castle. Check out Arena Club today to rip live slab packs, and use promo code SCI for 20% off your first purchase! Shop CardsHQ Inventory Online ►: https://bit.ly/cardshq Track card prices & your collection with Market Movers ►: https://bit.ly/marketmoversapp Join CardsHQ Breaks on Whatnot ►: https://bit.ly/cardshqbreaks Join CardsHQ Shop on Whatnot ►: https://bit.ly/cardshqshop Join CardsHQ Blitz on Whatnot ►: https://bit.ly/cardshqblitz Join CardsHQ Hoops on Whatnot ►: https://bit.ly/cardshqhoops Join CardsHQ Poke on Whatnot ►: https://bit.ly/cardshqpoke Discounted PSA/SGC Card Grading ►: https://bit.ly/gradingservice Download our Apps! SCI App (Apple) ►: https://apple.co/3riGbb5 SCI App (Google) ►: https://bit.ly/SCIAPPGooglePlay Follow Us: SCI Instagram ►: https://bit.ly/SCIIG SCI Twitter ►: https://bit.ly/scitweets SCI Facebook ►: https://bit.ly/FBSCIPage Geoff’s IG ►: https://bit.ly/itsgeoffwilson Geoff’s YouTube ►: https://bit.ly/ytgeoff Card Crew YouTube ►: https://bit.ly/cardcrew Market Movers YouTube ►: https://bit.ly/marketmoversyt
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Tyler shares the Top 5 cards going up. Shop CardsHQ Inventory Online ►: https://bit.ly/cardshq Track card prices & your collection with Market Movers ►: https://bit.ly/marketmoversapp Join CardsHQ Breaks on Whatnot ►: https://bit.ly/cardshqbreaks Join CardsHQ Shop on Whatnot ►: https://bit.ly/cardshqshop Join CardsHQ Blitz on Whatnot ►: https://bit.ly/cardshqblitz Join CardsHQ Hoops on Whatnot ►: https://bit.ly/cardshqhoops Join CardsHQ Poke on Whatnot ►: https://bit.ly/cardshqpoke Discounted PSA/SGC Card Grading ►: https://bit.ly/gradingservice Download our Apps! SCI App (Apple) ►: https://apple.co/3riGbb5 SCI App (Google) ►: https://bit.ly/SCIAPPGooglePlay Follow Us: SCI Instagram ►: https://bit.ly/SCIIG SCI Twitter ►: https://bit.ly/scitweets SCI Facebook ►: https://bit.ly/FBSCIPage Geoff’s IG ►: https://bit.ly/itsgeoffwilson Geoff’s YouTube ►: https://bit.ly/ytgeoff Card Crew YouTube ►: https://bit.ly/cardcrew Market Movers YouTube ►: https://bit.ly/marketmoversyt
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Use code "SCI" at ARENACLUB.COM A massive 10-million-card backlog has forced PSA to officially shut down all value-level submission tiers, effective immediately. Today on Cards on the Table, T-Pot, Scotty B, and Carter break down the shocking news and analyze exactly what this means for the hobby. With regular service ($79.99) now the cheapest available option, we discuss the ripple effect this will have on box prices, modern "rip and flip" strategies, and the vintage card market. Plus, we cover the rest of the week's biggest hobby news, including the record-breaking $5.11 million private sale of the Victor Wembanyama Prizm Black 1/1 (the "Black Curtain"), and the ongoing packaging issues with eBay's Authenticity Guarantee program. In this episode, we discuss: The PSA Shutdown: Analyzing the 10-million-card backlog driven by the explosive growth of TCGs (Pokémon and One Piece). We discuss whether PSA's massive expansion will actually solve the issue, how this completely neutralizes the value of the Collectors Club membership, and if alternative grading companies like Beckett, SGC, and CGC can handle the overflow. SGC's Dwindling Market Share: Why SGC’s volume is down 70% year-over-year, and what Collectors' acquisition means for the future of the "Tuxedo" slab and the vintage market. Wemby’s $5.1 Million Record: The 2023 Panini Prizm Victor Wembanyama Black 1/1 just sold privately for $5.11 million. We compare this massive sale to the Aaron Judge Superfractor Auto, debate if the NBA market is overhyped compared to baseball, and touch on the controversy surrounding the use of Kurt's Card Care prior to the card's grading. eBay Authenticity Flaws: Why are high-end raw cards arriving from the eBay Authenticity Guarantee program sliding out of their semi-rigid holders? We debate simple fixes and why the program is still a massive net positive for the hobby despite packaging flaws. How do you think PSA's shutdown of value submissions will impact the sports card market over the next 12 months? Let us know in the comments below! Shop CardsHQ Inventory Online ►: https://bit.ly/cardshq Track card prices & your collection with Market Movers ►: https://bit.ly/marketmoversapp Join CardsHQ Breaks on Whatnot ►: https://bit.ly/cardshqbreaks Join CardsHQ Shop on Whatnot ►: https://bit.ly/cardshqshop Join CardsHQ Blitz on Whatnot ►: https://bit.ly/cardshqblitz Join CardsHQ Hoops on Whatnot ►: https://bit.ly/cardshqhoops Join CardsHQ Poke on Whatnot ►: https://bit.ly/cardshqpoke Discounted PSA/SGC Card Grading ►: https://bit.ly/gradingservice Download our Apps! SCI App (Apple) ►: https://apple.co/3riGbb5 SCI App (Google) ►: https://bit.ly/SCIAPPGooglePlay Follow Us: SCI Instagram ►: https://bit.ly/SCIIG SCI Twitter ►: https://bit.ly/scitweets SCI Facebook ►: https://bit.ly/FBSCIPage Geoff’s IG ►: https://bit.ly/itsgeoffwilson Geoff’s YouTube ►: https://bit.ly/ytgeoff Card Crew YouTube ►: https://bit.ly/cardcrew Market Movers YouTube ►: https://bit.ly/marketmoversyt
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Shop CardsHQ Inventory Online ►: https://bit.ly/cardshq Track card prices & your collection with Market Movers ►: https://bit.ly/marketmoversapp Join CardsHQ Breaks on Whatnot ►: https://bit.ly/cardshqbreaks Join CardsHQ Shop on Whatnot ►: https://bit.ly/cardshqshop Join CardsHQ Blitz on Whatnot ►: https://bit.ly/cardshqblitz Join CardsHQ Hoops on Whatnot ►: https://bit.ly/cardshqhoops Join CardsHQ Poke on Whatnot ►: https://bit.ly/cardshqpoke Discounted PSA/SGC Card Grading ►: https://bit.ly/gradingservice Download our Apps! SCI App (Apple) ►: https://apple.co/3riGbb5 SCI App (Google) ►: https://bit.ly/SCIAPPGooglePlay Follow Us: SCI Instagram ►: https://bit.ly/SCIIG SCI Twitter ►: https://bit.ly/scitweets SCI Facebook ►: https://bit.ly/FBSCIPage Geoff’s IG ►: https://bit.ly/itsgeoffwilson Geoff’s YouTube ►: https://bit.ly/ytgeoff Card Crew YouTube ►: https://bit.ly/cardcrew Market Movers YouTube ►: https://bit.ly/marketmoversyt
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PSA just announced massive extensions to their turnaround times, sparking fears that the grading giant might be forced to shut down its value tiers—a move that historically preceded a major card market decline in 2021. Today, we break down PSA's staggering $200 million expansion plan and ask the ultimate question: If PSA halts submissions again, will the entire sports card market crash? Alongside the PSA grading crisis, we are tackling the most polarizing topics in the hobby right now. We discuss a controversial new card show policy that completely bans the sale of retail sealed wax to combat flippers, analyze Victor Wembanyama's explosive market surge after taking Game 1 from the Thunder, and debate whether "eye appeal" grading designations actually add financial value to modern 1/1 sports cards. In this episode, we cover: The PSA Grading Crisis: Why PSA drastically shifted Value Bulk turnaround times to 140–160 business days and increased submission minimums to 50 cards. We analyze whether Collectors' massive $200 million investment (adding 800,000 sq ft. and 1,000 new jobs) will be enough to prevent a total service pause. Banning Retail Flippers: Maryland’s Feel Good Gaming Show recently banned vendors and attendees from buying and selling current retail sealed wax. We debate if this is a brilliant move to save the show experience, or if it misses the mark entirely—and whether sports card shows should adopt it. Wemby's Market Explosion: Victor Wembanyama's card market is up 85% year-over-year with nearly 1,000 sales a day. Following massive $500K+ sales for his National Treasures Logoman 1/1 and Revolution Green Kaboom 1/1, we discuss if he is officially overtaking Shohei Ohtani as the face of the modern hobby. The Modern "Eye Appeal" Debate: Does an MBA Gold eye-appeal sticker actually matter on a 1/1 modern card? We break down the $838,750 Heritage auction sale of the 2013 Bowman Chrome Aaron Judge Superfractor and discuss if the hobby is thinking about eye appeal all wrong. Dive into the data and join the conversation in the comments section with your take on PSA's new turnaround times and Wembanyama's historic market run. First time customers use promo code: SCI at ArenaClub.com Shop CardsHQ Inventory Online ►: https://bit.ly/cardshq Track card prices & your collection with Market Movers ►: https://bit.ly/marketmoversapp Join CardsHQ Breaks on Whatnot ►: https://bit.ly/cardshqbreaks Join CardsHQ Shop on Whatnot ►: https://bit.ly/cardshqshop Join CardsHQ Blitz on Whatnot ►: https://bit.ly/cardshqblitz Join CardsHQ Hoops on Whatnot ►: https://bit.ly/cardshqhoops Join CardsHQ Poke on Whatnot ►: https://bit.ly/cardshqpoke Discounted PSA/SGC Card Grading ►: https://bit.ly/gradingservice Download our Apps! SCI App (Apple) ►: https://apple.co/3riGbb5 SCI App (Google) ►: https://bit.ly/SCIAPPGooglePlay Follow Us: SCI Instagram ►: https://bit.ly/SCIIG SCI Twitter ►: https://bit.ly/scitweets SCI Facebook ►: https://bit.ly/FBSCIPage Geoff’s IG ►: https://bit.ly/itsgeoffwilson Geoff’s YouTube ►: https://bit.ly/ytgeoff Card Crew YouTube ►: https://bit.ly/cardcrew Market Movers YouTube ►: https://bit.ly/marketmoversyt
17 min
Geoff breaks down the Top 5 hottest cards in the sports card market. Shop CardsHQ Inventory Online ►: https://bit.ly/cardshq Track card prices & your collection with Market Movers ►: https://bit.ly/marketmoversapp Join CardsHQ Breaks on Whatnot ►: https://bit.ly/cardshqbreaks Join CardsHQ Shop on Whatnot ►: https://bit.ly/cardshqshop Join CardsHQ Blitz on Whatnot ►: https://bit.ly/cardshqblitz Join CardsHQ Hoops on Whatnot ►: https://bit.ly/cardshqhoops Join CardsHQ Poke on Whatnot ►: https://bit.ly/cardshqpoke Discounted PSA/SGC Card Grading ►: https://bit.ly/gradingservice Download our Apps! SCI App (Apple) ►: https://apple.co/3riGbb5 SCI App (Google) ►: https://bit.ly/SCIAPPGooglePlay Follow Us: SCI Instagram ►: https://bit.ly/SCIIG SCI Twitter ►: https://bit.ly/scitweets SCI Facebook ►: https://bit.ly/FBSCIPage Geoff’s IG ►: https://bit.ly/itsgeoffwilson Geoff’s YouTube ►: https://bit.ly/ytgeoff Card Crew YouTube ►: https://bit.ly/cardcrew Market Movers YouTube ►: https://bit.ly/marketmoversyt
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