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In Episode 47 of The Hobby Never Sleeps podcast, we dive deep into the latest sports card news, trading card market trends, and major hobby storylines shaping the industry right now. From early World Baseball Classic chatter and classic baseball debates like Judge vs. Jeter to whether the Pirates need a big-name manager, we mix real sports talk with serious hobby analysis. We break down Topps Finest and why this year’s release stands out, compare it to Flawless, debate whether Shield cards should always be true 1/1s, and talk through the impact of dual autos in today’s market. We also cover the Mahomes product, the Arch Manning Color Blast buzz, MLS Mania heat, Donruss unlicensed NBA, Shai Gilgeous-Alexander cards, and the Cooper Flagg debut jersey conversation. On the high-end side of the hobby, we unpack the recent Honus Wagner card sale and the story behind it, discuss the evolving Travis Hunter market, and share thoughts on PSA grading, including what PSA does with card sleeves. The episode also touches on card shop promotions, honesty when selling sports cards, players trading for their own cards, and one unforgettable $1 lag bid moment that had us losing it. We wrap with broader sports talk, including Duke basketball, Syracuse struggles, and the overall direction of the sports card collecting market. If you’re into sports cards, trading cards, PSA, Topps, Panini, modern prospects, vintage legends, and real hobby conversations, this episode delivers insight, opinions, and unfiltered collector perspective.