A freshly graded PSA card sparks a bigger question: how many altered cards are already sitting inside holders throughout the hobby?

Jeremy Lee and David Chase react to a fascinating discovery involving a 1959 Topps Mickey Mantle and discuss what it means for collectors, grading companies, confidence in the hobby, and the growing debate around card restoration and alteration.

Then Howard Citron joins the show to introduce the world of ticket collecting. From iconic moments and historic events to the emotional connection collectors have with ticket stubs, the conversation explores why more hobbyists are beginning to view tickets as an exciting category of their own.

This episode covers grading, authenticity, hobby trust, collecting history, and why some collectors are looking beyond cards altogether.

Listen and decide for yourself: where should the hobby draw the line?

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