In today's This Week In Sports Cards, T-Pott and Mike talk about the best and worst things about The National (NSCC).

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Jake @WaxPackWisdom and Matt From Providence from THE HIT LIST are back for more EXCLUSIVE Sports Card Clubhouse content on Extra Innings.

Dylan @DoubleDvintagebaseballcards and Adam @SplendidSports are back for another episode of Turn Back The Clock to discuss the upcoming 2026 National Sports Collectors Convention and not being excited for it?

The National is almost here, and the excitement is reaching another level.

This week on The Hangover, we each share what we're most excited about, most curious about, and most anxious about heading into the biggest week in the hobby. From buying strategies and dealer predictions to FOMO, grading companies, Fanatics Fest momentum, and what we expect to see on the show floor, we cover it all.

We also show off some incredible new additions, including David Chase's beautiful Lou Gehrig and iconic 1985 Nike Michael Jordan, along with Jeremy's newest crown jewel, a remarkable Wayne Gretzky game used emblem card that has been 17 years in the making.

What are you most looking forward to at this year's National? Let us know in the comments.

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After listening to a podcast from  @ballparkmemories , Graig and Mike discuss the players and cards that dealers are struggling to keep in stock. As a result, it's becoming harder for dealers to source these sports cards, and some are even buying their inventory from auction houses. The guys invite on guest Marc from Auctionwire.ai to discuss the easiest ways for collectors to find cards for their collection. Visit auctionwire.ai and use the promo code SCC for a 60 day free trial.

Graig of @MidLifeCards and Darren of @returntocollecting talk about the 2026 National, including several dealers that other collectors should consider visiting.

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Are SGC’s grading standards slipping? In today’s episode of Extra Innings Jake  @WaxPackWisdom  and Matt From Providence are tackling the growing debate: is SGC grading too easily, and what does that mean for your collection? With a new leader at the helm, they discuss the potential impact on the hobby, the value of your graded slabs, and whether "easy" grades are actually hurting the market. Whether you’re an SGC loyalist or a PSA purist, this is a conversation you don’t want to miss.

Dylan  @DoubleDvintagebaseballcards  and Adam  @SplendidSports  are back for another Turn Back The Clock to discuss if "Great" card collectors exist?Video referenced  @DansVintageBaseballPC  - https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Af11uhCOpiA

This week on The Hangover, Jeremy Lee, Joe Poirot and David Chase tackle one of the most uncomfortable questions in the hobby...

Has vintage collecting gone stale?

What started as another discussion about the restored T206 Honus Wagner quickly turned into something much bigger. If collectors already own the cards they've chased for decades, where do they go next? Is restoration part of the future? Are Franken-cards art... or sacrilege? Could collectors actually embrace restored grails? And why are so many longtime vintage collectors suddenly exploring modern, memorabilia and entirely new collecting lanes?

This is one of the most thought-provoking conversations we've had, and we fully expect some disagreement.

Let us know where you stand in the comments.

Sports Cards Live returns this Saturday on Hobby Palooza, streaming on both the Sports Cards Live and 4Collectors YouTube channels, featuring Al Crisafulli of Love of the Game Auctions to continue the discussion surrounding the restored T206 Honus Wagner.

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