That sinking feeling when you open a Panini Select box expecting 24 cards but only find 22 – it's enough to make any collector consider a strongly worded email. This episode captures the rollercoaster of emotions that define the modern collecting experience, from frustrating product shortfalls to the euphoria of unexpected hits.

Our social media presence hit new heights this week with a simple six-second TikTok video reaching over 11,000 views. Using Steve McManaman's iconic "Oh my word, we'll have a look" voiceover while filming Tops products at a local Morrison's, we struck gold with content that resonated across the collecting community. This success story reflects our growing Instagram following, which now exceeds 1,500 enthusiastic collectors engaging with our content daily.

Mail day revelations dominated our discussion, with standout acquisitions including a stunning Jalen Milrow on-card auto from Origins (quickly becoming a favourite product), Premier League Select cards featuring Diaz and Foden, and a surprise Udogi patch auto pulled from a retail blaster. We also explored the newly released Donruss Football products, discussing the chase for Downtown cards – specifically the Jalen Milrow Downtown currently commanding hundreds of dollars on the secondary market.

Broadcasting from the garden shed (a temporary solution before the garage transformation into a proper card studio), we navigated technical difficulties, interruptions from family members, and the constant challenge of where to store an ever-growing collection without raising suspicion. Our "All About That Base" segment showcased Darwin Nunez and Alisson Becker cards, proving that even base cards carry significant emotional value when they feature beloved players.

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