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Pricing isn’t just “check a comp.” We dig into price discovery: how vendors set numbers on the floor, why eye appeal (centering, strength/weakness for the grade) can trump the last sale, and where “invisible comps”—private deals and off-platform sales—shape the real market. Dan Bliss stays on to share a dealer’s playbook for fair, competitive pricing and fast inventory turnover, and Leighton Sheldon joins to weigh in on rare cards, negotiation ethics, and keeping your own private sales data. Highlights Competitive vs. cushion pricing: why marking 20–30% over comps can stall your table Eye appeal premium/discounts: strong-for-grade vs. off-center within the same numeric grade Commoditized cards vs. scarce pieces: when comps matter—and when they don’t “Invisible comps”: private show/LCS/Facebook deals that never hit public databases Buying etiquette: avoiding “lowball” moments, respecting sellers, and still getting to yes Collector vs. flipper negotiations: why intent shouldn’t change fair pricing Practical takeaways: price to sell, track your own private sales, refresh inventory often Support the show Enjoying Sports Cards Live? Follow and rate the podcast, share this episode with a hobby friend, and turn on notifications so you never miss a new segment. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Card shows keep getting bigger — but how are the best operators keeping up with the scale? With 400–600 tables, 8K+ attendees, and serious floor activity, the modern show is a different animal. Dan Bliss from Front Row Card Show joins the conversation to break down how they manage rapid growth, vendor mix, security measures, and why vintage remains a powerful draw. Highlights Expansion from Vegas to 7 major cities with strong collector turnout How wristbanding, vendor controls, and on-site police keep shows secure 400–600 table scale and 8K+ attendee crowds Real numbers: six-figure deals on the floor including a $300K 1952 Topps set Balancing Pokémon growth without losing the sports card identity Collector talk: eye appeal, storytelling, and why some lower-grade cards are irreplaceable Support the show If you enjoy Sports Cards Live, follow and rate the podcast, share this episode with a hobby friend, and turn on notifications so you never miss a new segment. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

We kick off Part 1 with collector Zach Tarhini sharing a cautionary tale about a high-end Lionel Messi card deal that went sideways after paying by PayPal Goods & Services. Zach explains how the seller linked to Metaverse Cards refused to refund, PayPal twice ruled against him, and why their “for resale” carve-out left him exposed. We talk practical safeguards for private transactions, alternatives to consider, and how this kind of outcome could affect hobby confidence. Dan Bliss of Front Row Card Show joins at the end and reacts from a show-runner’s point of view. Highlights The deal: targeting a 2022 World Cup Messi Impeccable/Imminence auto and why Zach felt safe using Goods & Services What went wrong: refund refusal, dispute timeline, and PayPal closing in the seller’s favor The fine print: how a “for resale” interpretation can negate buyer protection Risk management: reputational checks, marketplace layers, notes in payment, and when to prefer in-person deals Broader impact: how fear around payments could ripple into bidding and liquidity Dan Bliss on best practices for show transactions Support the show Subscribe, rate, and review Sports Cards Live. Share this episode with a hobby friend who buys and sells online. Turn on notifications so you never miss a new segment. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Welcome to the debut episode of Booth Mates, a brand new live stream on Sports Cards Live hosted by Jeremy Lee and his longtime Toronto Sport Card Expo booth partner and good friend, Sam Genova. The plan is to do this show every two weeks. For over five years, Jeremy and Sam have been set up side by side at card shows, building not only their collections but also a strong friendship and countless stories from life behind the booth. Now they’re sharing that camaraderie with the hobby in a relaxed, unfiltered conversation series. In Episode 1, Intervendor Etiquette and Tales from the Schwan, we recap our recent trip to the Saskatchewan Card and Collector Experience in Saskatoon. Jeremy traveled in from Calgary, Sam flew in from Toronto, and together we share highlights from the show, behind-the-scenes booth stories, and lessons every dealer, vendor, and collector can relate to. 📍 In this episode we cover: What makes the Saskatchewan card show unique in the Canadian hobby landscape Travel and setup experiences from Calgary to Saskatoon and Toronto to Saskatoon Funny and memorable booth stories from the show floor Why friendships, rapport, and community are just as important as the cards themselves Are comps overrated? If you love sports card shows, collecting stories, and the behind-the-booth perspective, this series is for you. 👉 Join us live, add your thoughts in the chat, and become part of the Booth Mates experience. #SportsCards #CardShow #BoothMates Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

We ask why value dominates hobby conversation—and whether comps have become a shortcut that replaces independent thought. The panel dissects price as a heuristic, the risks of “comps culture,” and real show-floor scenarios when no comp exists. Then: the 1951 Bowman vs. 1952 Topps Mantle debate, a Bond Bread Jackie Robinson rabbit hole, Messi Mega Cracks headline math, and whether an “oddball era” is arriving. We close by questioning why collectors seek non-hobby approval and revisit whether cards were ever truly “for kids.” Highlights Price as shorthand vs. context: when comps help—and when they mislead Show tactics with no comp: fairness, phone-a-friend, and game theory 51 Bowman (rookie) vs. 52 Topps (icon): “scoreboard” vs. what you value Bond Bread Jackie primer and the case for mispriced early/rarer issues Flippers, bounties, pumps: predatory cases vs. real services Do outsiders’ opinions matter? Ego, validation, and why context wins Origins chat: tobacco & candy tie-ins, Rogers Peet, business-card roots Mailday: 2007 The Cup All-Star Royalty Bobby Orr auto /7 cameo Recorded live Sept 27, 2025 Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Part 4 opens with a candid design Q&A: why some modern hockey releases skip the embossed Upper Deck logo, how chrome stock and foiling budgets force trade-offs, and what it’s like to keep your collector passion while building products—and reading the comments. Then we shift into a lively roundtable on flippers: the value they add, the “predatory” edge cases, bounty culture, and the dreaded “flipper vortex.” We also hit a research detour on Bond Bread Jackie Robinson, the coming “oddball era,” and where star-power vs. mainstream truly sits. Highlights Emboss vs. chrome: cost math, insert priorities, and why not every set can have everything Working in cards without losing the love; taking criticism vs. finding real feedback Flippers: service vs. scalping, pumps, selling before owning, and game-theory tactics for buyers Bond Bread Jackie primer and a case for rising “oddball” interest Quick hitters: requests for RPAs in SPx, Original Six centennial sets buzz, and living-set/gamified ideas for families Recorded Live Sept 27, 2027 Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Part 3 shifts from chat-fueled fireworks to a nuts-and-bolts look at how modern hockey cards get made. We dig into why players sometimes miss checklists, how budget and foiling choices shape designs, balancing beloved inserts (Jambalaya, Platinum Portraits) against over-saturation, and what it takes to engineer the “next PMG.” We also touch on PWHL product plans and why thoughtful innovation matters more than ever. Highlights Live-room energy: 200+ in chat, quick nods to a Marc-André Fleury “swan song” moment and a Barkov knee news blip What companies can actually do for collectors: concrete, collector-first thinking from the product side Checklist realities: autographs, game-used, licensing/approvals, and why “just add Player X” isn’t simple Cost vs wow-factor: spectrum deco foil, high-gloss choices, and why some designs get cut to hit budgets Insert strategy: keeping Jambalaya/Platinum Portraits special while avoiding annual overuse and fatigue Designing a new chase: how “Liquid Gold” became a true insert hit (tough odds, no parallels) and the blueprint for future chases PWHL roadmap: building excitement without copy-pasting NBA/WNBA formulas; fresh mechanics for a new audience Family/on-ramp ideas: hobby “quests,” living-set vibes, and gamified projects that bring kids into collecting Player-collector lens: why team/player collectors still want firsts (e.g., a legend’s first Jambalaya) even if the theme returns Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

We shift from rookie-year labeling debates to the modern marketplace: the “Hot Potato Era,” flipping vs curating, and whether today’s changes help sellers more than collectors. We also unpack Tiffany vs Star distribution, value obsession in hobby content, and the longevity vs greatness debate across eras. Highlights Tiffany vs Star cleared up: factory-set Tiffany vs team-bag Star, and why distribution rules complicate “rookie” status The Hot Potato Era: cards resold within days, instant “resell” buttons, and PSA-to-market liquidity without touching the card Flipper vs curator: moving inventory for profit vs actively upgrading a personal collection The content effect: “I spent $50,000” thumbnails, sensationalism, and how it shapes newcomers’ expectations Value vs appreciation: the watch-collector analogy and Iowa Dave’s prompt to rank your top cards by meaning, not money Private whales exist: the low-visibility collector with a T206 Wagner and why many serious collectors stay off-camera Are flippers good for the ecosystem? Card finders who surface hard-to-find PC targets across shows and regions Do hobby leaders want growth or guardrails? Protecting new entrants vs chasing headlines Longevity vs greatness: Kareem’s MJ vs LeBron framing, Sandy Koufax’s peak, Pujols first 10 vs second 10, and why era normalization matters Era traps in stats: dead-ball realities, ballpark dimensions, lowered mound, pitch-speed measurement changes, and why all-time lists are tricky “Everything helps sellers” debate: box prices, eBay authentication and resell tools, buyer’s premiums vs collector benefits Counterpoints: liquidity is higher than ever, more leverage with auction houses, easier buying and selling for everyday collectors Open challenge: what could manufacturers, graders, and marketplaces do that truly benefits collectors without reducing profits? Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

We kick off Episode 284 with Joe Poirot and dive straight into the psychology of restraint during a red-hot market. Joe explains selling into a war chest, nearly firing on a few big cards, and why he chose patience over retail therapy. Then hobby president John Mangini joins to unpack why grading labels still say 1948 Leaf when the research points to 1949, how that impacts Jackie Robinson’s “true” rookie landscape, and why accuracy on flips matters for new and seasoned collectors alike. Highlights Jeremy’s long day at the Southern Alberta Card Show and why he was still wired Building a war chest: selling steadily to fund one hallmark card Choosing not to buy on a big auction night and how to manage the letdown Vintage vs modern targeting: 1952 Topps Jackie, T206 Cobb, 1990s Star Rubies out of 50, Exquisite LeBron, and a Wizards-era Jordan auto Why “feel it in your gut” beats forcing a justification on a major purchase Market reality check: fewer slips through the cracks when everything is hot The hobby friend advantage: having a second set of eyes before a big bid John Mangini on flip accuracy: 1948 Leaf vs 1949 Leaf and why it should change Other label fixes discussed: Home Run Derby 1959 vs 1960, W555 roster tells, Scrapps Tobacco, Bond Bread vs Star Subjects Rookie card logic in the wild: 1952 Topps Mantle as a first Topps, not a rookie 1984 Star vs 1986 Fleer Jordan and how distribution rules get misused Why research matters: matching photos and dates, Net54 deep dives, and what graders should own in identification Recorded live Sept 27, 2025 Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

This is a one-off pre-recorded episode. PSA 10 vs PSA 9 isn’t what you think. Patrick Ryan (P. Ryan Collection / Uncut Cardboard) breaks down phantom POPs, crack-and-cross risks, and why eye appeal often beats the number on the label, plus how he’s reshaping his collection around story and provenance. We cover: Origins & early wins: 1988 Topps start, autograph chasing in Houston, Giannis and Luka moves that funded vintage icons. The multi-sport autograph grail: completing a single piece signed by Babe Ruth, Michael Jordan, Wayne Gretzky, Lionel Messi, and Tom Brady — and how it changed his curation. Provenance in practice: the 1914 Cracker Jack Joe Jackson that moved from Patrick to Jeremy, and why public provenance matters. The 100-card case, evolved: why Patrick is shrinking to a ~25-item core and prioritizing rarer pieces with better stories. Grading realities: PSA 10 vs 9 vs 8 deltas, resubmissions, “phantom population,” standard drift, and practical buying cautions. Slab choices by use case: PSA, BGS, SGC, TAG, CGC — clarity, stackability, presentation. Modern vs vintage: lower technical grades with elite eye appeal as a value unlock. Patches & game-used: rookie photo-shoot vs second-year game-used and why disclosures matter. Collector/Investor: funding the next PC piece without losing the soul of the collection. Buyer beware: undersized cards, authentic-altered labels, and documentation gaps. If you enjoyed this conversation, drop a comment with your biggest takeaway — and tell us where you land on the collector–investor spectrum. Follow Patrick: @pryancollection • @uncutcardboard Follow Jeremy: @jlee_sportscardslive Sponsor Note:  Go to ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠hellofresh.com/cards10fm⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ now to get 10 free meals plus a free item for life, one per box with active subscription free meals applied as a discount on the first box. New subscribers only, and it varies by plan. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

We close out Ep. 283 with a lively community-driven roundtable: the crew weighs Panini’s legacy through the lens of “gems buried in lots of sand”—from NT vs. Immaculate vs. Flawless to the elegance (and divisiveness) of Noir, the utility of Contenders (on-card autos, Cracked Ice), and why Chronicles is a sneaky fun rip. We get into game-used vs. player-worn history, rising memorabilia costs, and Fanatics/Topps’ patch-authentication innovations. Then a spicy market segment: the Messi Megacracks 71 Bis jump (≈$5K → $28K), FAMHO (fear of having missed out), hype cycles, and whether spikes are organic demand or manufactured heat. Plus: redemptions fatigue, release-schedule wishes, and final shout-outs before Jeremy hits the road for Lethbridge. Recorded live Sept 20, 2025 Sponsor Note:  Go to ⁠⁠⁠⁠hellofresh.com/cards10fm⁠⁠⁠⁠ now to get 10 free meals plus a free item for life, one per box with active subscription free meals applied as a discount on the first box. New subscribers only, and it varies by plan. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Chris McGill and Josh Adams join Jeremy to unpack the post-Adam Martin discussion and press into the biggest questions of the moment: Can Topps/Fanatics instantly stand up high-end basketball brands to replace National Treasures/Flawless/Immaculate, or are we headed for high-end uncertainty in a truly new basketball card era? They get into allocations, LCS margins, breaker dynamics, and whether live platforms tilt the field. The trio “eulogizes” the Panini era—gold /10, black 1/1s, shields/logomen, and the rise of case hits (Kaboom, Downtown, Color Blast)—and asks if we’re ready for “kabooms without logos.” On the legal front, Josh flags potential antitrust and injunction scenarios, why timelines drag, and how outcomes could reshape competition. Plus: a shout-out to Dave & Adam’s for surfacing early MJ 1/1s (and how one just resurfaced on Fanatics Collect). Smart, candid hobby talk with real implications for collectors, shops, and breakers. Recorded live Sept 20, 2025 Sponsor Note:  Go to ⁠⁠⁠hellofresh.com/cards10fm⁠⁠⁠ now to get 10 free meals plus a free item for life, one per box with active subscription free meals applied as a discount on the first box. New subscribers only, and it varies by plan. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Jeremy welcomes Adam Martin (Dave & Adam’s Card World) for a deep dive on the hobby’s biggest pivot: Topps/Fanatics taking over the NBA license and what it means for Panini, breakers, and LCSs. Adam lays out the near-term timeline around Topps’ Oct 23 launch, why Panini isn’t going away (expect player-licensed basketball), and how pricing and allocations could shift as Fanatics spreads product more widely. They get tactical for shop owners and breakers, dynamic pricing, the loss of Flawless/Treasure margins, and why high-end basketball may thin out initially while Topps builds premium brands. On live commerce, they compare Whatnot vs. Fanatics Live vs. eBay Live, and talk through the risk/reward if Fanatics favors breakers on its own platform. Macro factors hit the table too: Walmart’s booth at the National, GameStop’s hobby push, distributors pivoting (hello, Pokémon), and how World Cup Prism keeps catalyzing soccer. The segment closes on market psychology: the $12.93M Jordan–Kobe Logoman, Kevin O’Leary’s capital, whether modern records trigger more supply, and why the best copies may disappear into “forever collections.” Insight-packed, candid, and grounded—this is your field guide to the post-license-swap era. Recorded live Sept 20, 2025 Sponsor Note:  Go to ⁠⁠⁠hellofresh.com/cards10fm⁠⁠⁠ now to get 10 free meals plus a free item for life, one per box with active subscription free meals applied as a discount on the first box. New subscribers only, and it varies by plan. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

In Part 1 of Episode 283 of Sports Cards Live, Jeremy Lee is joined by co-host Joe Poirot for a wide-ranging hobby conversation. The guys kick things off with announcements about upcoming shows, bonus episodes, and community shoutouts before diving deep into one of the hottest topics in the hobby right now: vaults and grading. Jeremy and Joe discuss: How vaults like Fanatics Collect, PSA, COMC, and ShipMyCards are reshaping the collector experience The pros and cons of using vaults for security, liquidity, and convenience Jeremy’s first-ever PSA submission through COMC and why the simplicity won him over Whether vaults are really for collectors or just fueling flippers The heated question: Is card grading a scam… or just a sham? A fun thought experiment: what cards would Joe buy if his collection vanished and insurance made him start from scratch The live chat also jumps in with sharp insights, challenges, and hobby banter, making this a classic Sports Cards Live Saturday night discussion. Recorded Sept 20, 2025 Sponsor Note:  Go to ⁠⁠hellofresh.com/cards10fm⁠⁠ now to get 10 free meals plus a free item for life, one per box with active subscription free meals applied as a discount on the first box. New subscribers only, and it varies by plan. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

We close out with Chris HOJ and Josh Adams and dig into hobby risk and reward. We revisit the Gretzky vs Messi debate, then unpack PSA’s guarantee caps and what happens when a pop two becomes a pop one after an autograph. We talk through why someone might crack a seven-figure Gretzky, the record price for an autographed rookie, and whether you would rather have a 10 holder or a 9 with a 10 auto. Chris shares two telling charts on Fanatics Collect Premier: trading card lots climbing from ~120 early in the year to ~400 this month. We consider post-National consignment waves, private deals moving to public auctions, and simple supply and demand. Josh recaps his 90s auction, explains smart consolidation into a grail, and we each answer whether the current surge makes us sell or hold. We finish on whether a modern card holding the all-time record feels right, and why some vintage pieces may still be more valuable even without a recent public sale. Recorded: September 13, 2025 Sponsor Note:  Go to ⁠hellofresh.com/cards10fm⁠ now to get 10 free meals plus a free item for life, one per box with active subscription free meals applied as a discount on the first box. New subscribers only, and it varies by plan. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

We continue with Graig Miller and Leighton Sheldon, then bring on Chris HOJ and Josh Adams before Graig and Leighton sign off. Leighton puts a real-world choice to the panel: 1992 Upper Deck Michael Jordan 15,000 Point Club PSA 10 around a thousand, or 1993 Ultra Power in the Key PSA 9 around thirteen hundred. We walk through a clean decision framework that weighs playing-days status, design appeal, pop counts, grade premiums, and how much future value should matter when you are buying for joy. Josh casts his vote for the 15,000 Point Club, and Chris explains why earlier inserts and lower pops can be decisive. We close with a market gut check using Messi’s surging Megacracks PSA 10 and a Gretzky comparison. Chris lays out recent public private sales, pops, and why skepticism can be healthy when prices sprint. We also touch on league scale, cultural pull, and what “GOAT” means when you try to price it. Highlights A practical head-to-head: MJ 15,000 Point Club PSA 10 vs Power in the Key PSA 9 How to break ties: playing days, aesthetics, pop reports, and budget discipline Chat perspectives on collecting for love vs future value Messi Megacracks PSA 10 run, pop context, and why to sanity-check bull markets Gretzky as a useful comp when defining GOAT and market depth Segment ends with Jeremy, Chris, and Josh Recorded: Saturday, September 13, 2025 Sponsor Note:  Go to ⁠hellofresh.com/cards10fm⁠ now to get 10 free meals plus a free item for life, one per box with active subscription free meals applied as a discount on the first box. New subscribers only, and it varies by plan. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Leighton Sheldon joins Jeremy and Graig Miller and we keep the trio together through the end of this part. We start with Strongsville chatter and a Savannah Bananas detour, then dive into the Messi vs Gretzky question. From there it is vintage talk in a frothy market, including being priced out of grails like 1914 and 1915 Cracker Jack Shoeless Joe Jackson, how to pivot without quitting, and why lowering grade expectations can unlock iconic cards. Leighton previews AuctionWire.ai for live auction discovery, and we swap stories about provenance, kid handwriting on the backs, and why value vintage boxes can hook new collectors. We wrap by agreeing the thrill of the hunt keeps the hobby fun, even when prices are tough. Highlights Strongsville vibes and first takes on Savannah Bananas cards Messi vs Gretzky and how worldwide relevance intersects with hobby demand When a grail runs away: consolidate, pivot, or lower the slab grade target Cracker Jack Shoeless Joe, Jordan inserts, and strategies when pricing surges AuctionWire.ai preview for tracking live auctions and fixed price marketplaces Provenance and story value: writing on cards, original owner paths, loved copies Value vintage boxes and easy entry points for new collectors Part concludes with Jeremy, Graig, and Leighton still on the mics Recorded: Saturday, September 13, 2025 Sponsor Note:  Go to ⁠hellofresh.com/cards10fm⁠ now to get 10 free meals plus a free item for life, one per box with active subscription free meals applied as a discount on the first box. New subscribers only, and it varies by plan. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

We continue with Joe Poirot from Santa Cruz and Graig Miller of Midlife Cards to unpack the PSA ex-employee interview, NDAs, research room mechanics, potential bias, and why transparency and grader notes still lag. Jeremy recalls a 2009 PSA tour, we react to regrade experiments and consistency concerns, and debate what is truly bubble resistant: low supply icons or well centered, high eye appeal copies. Then it is the set registry’s relevance, whether graders should be certified and better paid, and Joe signs off while teeing up a Messi vs Gretzky GOAT question for later. Highlights NDA takeaways and research room vs grading room implications Tours, grader notes, and whether new tech equals tougher grading Regrade experiments, inconsistency, and the cost of resubs What holds value best: low supply icons vs centered, high eye appeal copies Set registry reality: leaderboard vs true card quality Should graders be certified and paid like professionals Part wraps with Joe’s exit and a Messi vs Gretzky prompt for later Recorded: Saturday, September 13, 2025 Sponsor Note:  Go to ⁠hellofresh.com/cards10fm⁠ now to get 10 free meals plus a free item for life, one per box with active subscription free meals applied as a discount on the first box. New subscribers only, and it varies by plan. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Episode 282, Part 1 of Sports Cards Live kicks off with Joe Poirot from Santa Cruz as we dig into whether the hobby is frothy or in a full bubble, how injuries to Brock Purdy and Caitlin Clark ripple through prices, and why strong eye appeal in lower grades continues to command premiums. We also explore consolidation strategy, Fanatics and the 10x idea, record-setting sales bringing new attention to the market, and grading transparency with a visit from Graig Miller of Midlife Cards. Highlights Are we in a bubble or just a frothy upswing Brock Purdy and Caitlin Clark injuries and market impact Paying over comps for low grade, high eye appeal vintage Vault proceeds and the backdoor consolidation play What “10x the hobby” really means Record sales, attention, and demand The grading black box: standards, tech, and transparency Recorded: Saturday, September 13, 2025 Sponsor Note:  Go to hellofresh.com/cards10fm now to get 10 free meals plus a free item for life, one per box with active subscription free meals applied as a discount on the first box. New subscribers only, and it varies by plan. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Part 5 zeroes in on the record $12.9M Kobe/MJ Exquisite Dual Logoman: is it a true comp or a one-off outlier? We dig into why this sale triggered stronger reactions than Wagner/Mantle results, the marketing/use-case angle (Schemes/Dick’s as precedent), and how headlines (“highest ever”) can be worth more than the incremental bid. We also kick around underbidder theories, “comp” vs “comparable,” and whether there’s any real trickle-down. Then a fun closer: what would a 1/1 ’89 UD Griffey be worth? Highlights Why this modern card drew more vitriol than vintage record-setters “Comp” vs “comparable”: when a data point doesn’t map to anything else Marketing spend logic (Schemes/Dick’s) and the Secure syndicate’s “calling card” Psychological spillover vs long-term pricing reality Manufactured rarity isn’t new: Wagner, ’52 Topps highs, ’33 Goudey Lajoie, Bert Corbeau, Leaf Marciano Quick takes from Karvin Cheung, Chris McGill, and Josh Adams on what really matters for collectors If you’re into record sales, comps, and the vintage–modern divide, this one’s for you. Watch Sports Cards Live most Saturday nights on YouTube for live, interactive hobby talk. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices