In Sports Cards We Trust.

Episode 9: Auction Action Alt Auction - May 13, 2025.


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In this episode of In Cards We Trust, hosts Justin Wickizer and Neil Rock take you through the Alt.xyz Weekly Auction. No detours, no distractions—just pure Weekly action.


From grails to sneaky sleepers, they dissect what makes a card pop and why some slabs don’t tell the whole story.


🃏 The LeBron Tribute Crusade — Caitlin Clark’s Gold Vinyl 1/1 takes center stage as Justin pushes for its “LeBron Tribute” pedigree.

🏀 Mantle Face-Off: SGC vs PSA — Same ‘52 Mantle grade, vastly different eye appeal. They debate why SGC’s copy feels elite while PSA’s feels… generous.

⚾ Too Sharp Corners & Bleached Hats — They call out vintage “enhancements” that might boost a photo but hurt authenticity.

🥇 Kobe, Mahomes & Modern Grails — From pristine patches to sticker autos, they dive into why the details still drive demand.

🎨 Eye Appeal Over Plastic — A collector’s eye still beats a plastic slab when it comes to true card value.

If you want sharp hobby insights, a few laughs, and straight talk on what’s worth chasing—this is your Weekly watch.

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