In this deep-cut edition of In Cards We Trust, Neil and Justin peel back the layers of the hobby—exploring what’s real, what’s hyped, and what might be crumbling under the weight of a perfect PSA 10 slab. From golden tickets to greening Kobes, this one is a collector’s reality check.

💥 2025 Contenders Football – is the legacy fading?

🧪 The grading illusion – when slabs outshine the card

🌱 The greening of Kobe Chrome – value vs decay

🎟️ Golden Ticket nostalgia – Brady, Manning, Wilson

🐐 Anthony Edwards vs MJ – modern flip or future grail?

🖊️ Patch distrust and Panini’s big move

📬 Jerry West’s autograph story – a hilarious collector tale

💎 Papadasha parallels – rare gem or hobby gimmick?