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Halfway through the NBA season already? We dive into the hobby's latest whinges: Topps Chrome Mega Box blue X-Fractor packing mishap – error or nitpick? LeBron's revolutionary 23rd season jersey patch cards get Russell's thumbs up. Cade Cunningham's recent 1/1 sale that's melting brains (Nebula jumps big while Gold Vinyl lags?). Kuminga trade rumors (again), Luka Downtown Topps whispers, Trae Young's hobby impact post-trade to Washington. Plus: SGC/BGS grading updates, Wemby 500th block Topps Now game-ball patch insanity, hobby Mount Rushmore tweaks, and a Jordan 1995 Ultra Gold Medallion PSA 10 hitting $18k. Shoutouts to Kalman Collectibles and Aussie Cardboard Collector!

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Episode 254 is a New Year check-in that quickly turns into a wide-ranging hobby and NBA discussion.

The episode opens with reflections on the start of 2026 and how collectors are thinking about the year ahead, before moving into current NBA storylines that are already shaping card conversations. Trae Young’s situation and on-court narrative are discussed in the context of perception versus production, and how quickly hobby sentiment can shift.

From there, the conversation turns to LeBron, including recent moments and highlights that have reignited attention around his cards, legacy, and how late-career performances still influence market behaviour. The discussion touches on how these moments are received differently by long-term collectors versus short-term flippers.

The episode closes with broader hobby observations around patience, narrative cycles, and how collectors can avoid overreacting to short-term noise as the year gets underway.

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This episode focuses on growing scrutiny around PSA and its position within the hobby, sparked by a letter written by a US Senator raising concerns about market dominance and monopoly behaviour. The discussion centres on what that letter actually says, why it matters, and whether hobby participants should be paying closer attention.

The conversation then shifts to a voicemail sent in by Ryan from GemRate. This is not a listener question, but a direct response addressing grading data, market interpretation, and how GemRate views current grading trends. The hosts unpack what was said, why it was sent, and what it adds to the broader grading debate.

The episode also touches on Topps buyback programs and how incentives, grading behaviour, and market reactions are increasingly interconnected. Throughout, the discussion stays grounded in how these developments impact collectors right now, rather than speculation about future outcomes.

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