In the 2nd part of the Sports Cards Live HobbyPalooza 2025 Special streamed live on the 4Collectors YouTube channel in support of Signatures for Soldiers.

In this segment, Jeremy and Joe are joined by Leighton Sheldon (Just Collect, Vintage Breaks) for a wide-ranging discussion on honesty in the hobby, grading inconsistencies, and whether collectors have a responsibility to disclose overgraded or resubmitted cards when selling. The conversation builds off the launch of Eye Appeal Inc. and leads into broader themes around integrity, collecting philosophy, and how the community evaluates card quality beyond the slab.

Topics covered:

When (if ever) sellers should disclose overgraded slabs

Why third-party grades can’t be treated as gospel

Leighton’s story of telling a buyer, “This card might be a grade too high”

PSA resubs, inconsistent grading, and market realities

Transparency vs. strategy when selling high-end cards

The two-tier reviewer system onEye Appeal Inc. and how it's modeled after Rotten Tomatoes

Layton’s real-world take on buying collections and managing massive volume

The fake autograph scandal rocking the memorabilia world and its impact on consumer trust

👉 Thoughtful, honest hobby talk with one of vintage’s most trusted voices.

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