This week on Special Conditions, Adam, Justin, and special guest Lane from Good Morning Johto dive deep into the highs, lows, and downright strange moments from Collect-A-Con Cleveland. From overpriced cards and Wi-Fi woes to epic deals and Final Fantasy box flips, we cover it all — both from the customer and vendor sides. We also talk about variety at shows, the rising popularity of One Piece cards, and those elusive cards that make our collector hearts race.

Plus: TGA raw grading fun, Mega Pokémon card reveals, and a few spicy hobby hot takes. Whether you’re a buyer, seller, or just love a good con story, this one’s for you.

00:00 – A warm welcome (and warmer convention halls)
00:30 – Meet Lane from Good Morning Johto
02:00 – Setting the scene for Cleveland’s Collect-A-Con
04:00 – Why Cleveland almost didn’t make the cut
05:00 – Hunting deals and dodging scalpers
08:00 – The Wi-Fi desert and card show survival
10:30 – When price checks fail you
14:00 – “Market value” vs. “what I’m charging”
15:30 – The $200 booster pack pitch
18:00 – A floor full of variety… and a few surprises
21:00 – The vendor with the untouchable showcase
24:00 – Cash-only lines and an ATM apocalypse
28:00 – One Piece takes over the trading floor
29:00 – Cleveland’s last Collect-A-Con?
30:00 – Vendor life: rules, deadlines, and setup drama
33:00 – Racing the clock (and the load-in line)
36:00 – Whatnot buyers on the prowl
39:00 – Slabs worth cracking open
42:00 – The $7,200 Final Fantasy surprise sale
45:00 – Buying at shows: tips from the trenches
49:00 – Pokémon, Magic, and One Piece sales showdown
50:00 – Shoutout to the New England Cardhouse crew
51:00 – Patreon thanks and TGA partnership
53:00 – Peel to Reveal: a shiny Growlithe moment
56:00 – How raw grading really works
58:00 – The odd charm of a graded Celebrations coin
59:00 – First looks at the new Mega EX cards

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Kanto Trainer Battle

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Hosts

Adam Tuttle

Justin Keller

Executive Producer

Tish Smith

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