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.

In today's This Week In Sports Cards,  ⁨@collectorinvestordealer⁩  and  ⁨@JunkWaxHero⁩  discuss the hot debate of Fanatics Fest vs The National (NSCC)!Sponsored by AuctionWire.AI. Use code SCC for 2 months free!

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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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Graig and David discuss how PSA's grades are slowly becoming obsolete. Values are no longer simply about the grades, the eye appeal is rapidly becoming the primary basis for sports card values.#sportscards #baseballcards

Part 2 of Episode 8 of **The Hangover** shifts from hobby controversy to hobby discovery.Jeremy Lee, David Chase, Joe Poirot, and Josh Adams explore one of the most exciting parts of collecting: finding overlooked cards before everyone else does.The conversation begins with Jeremy's newest pickup, an early Wolverine card that may deserve much more attention than it's receiving today. From there, the discussion expands into Superman, Batman, music cards, international issues, vintage non-sports, scarcity, population reports, and why some incredible cards remain surprisingly affordable.David also shares two outstanding recent pickups, including a stunning 1948 Bowman Stan Musial rookie and an incredibly scarce Bob Dylan card with a PSA population of just three.If you've ever wondered where the next collecting opportunities might come from, this episode is full of ideas worth thinking about.Be sure to subscribe to **Sports Card Clubhouse** so you never miss an episode of **The Hangover**.Watch **Sports Cards Live** every Saturday for long-form hobby discussions, interviews, and debates.Catch **The Hunt** every Thursday and the **Fanatics Collect Weekly Auction Ending Watch Party** every Sunday, featuring giveaways and great hobby conversations.Pick up Jeremy's book **Pops & Comps**, available now on Amazon.Shop Fanatics Collect using my referral link:https://fanaticscollect.onelink.me/xx0N/iyiniif4If you enjoyed this episode, please like, subscribe, leave a comment, and share it with another collector. Your support helps us continue creating thoughtful conversations about the hobby we all love.