In an unregulated hobby, trust fills the gaps where rules do not exist. In this episode of Passion to Profession, Brett McGrath sits down with Michael Osacky, Founder of Baseball in the Attic and PSA’s lead appraiser, to talk about what really protects collectors and businesses today.

They unpack why reputation functions as currency, how bad actors thrive in gray areas, and why most collectors assume protection exists when it does not. Michael shares hard-earned lessons from decades in the hobby, including why 95 percent of his business comes from referrals, how he handles emotionally charged conversations, and why playing the long game beats chasing quick wins every time.

This conversation is about ethics, consistency, and doing the work when nobody is watching. It is also a blueprint for collectors and hobby businesses who want to build something that lasts in a space that moves fast and remembers everything.

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