REA Auctions’ Brian Dwyer previews the National — and what makes it special.

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In Episode 4 of the Road to the National series, Adam Gray (@thereal27guy), basketball card expert and content creator, joins us to reflect on why the National Sports Collectors Convention is a can’t-miss event. From friendships forged on the floor to the thrill of that one big deal, Adam shares stories, strategies, and insights into how collectors can make the most of the experience.

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Road to the National Ep. 2: Dr. James Beckett on Hobby Growth, the National, and Collecting Wisdom

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Getting Ready for the National with Graig Miller (Midlife Cards) | Road to the National Ep. 1

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Chris McGill closes the show with another thought-provoking segment, starting with a discussion on whether collecting in lanes is necessary — and if those lanes can actually change as collectors evolve. The conversation shifts to how auction prices and sales comps are increasingly influencing collectors' choices and how Chris thinks about “framing” cards with more context to better understand what’s truly rare or significant. The panel explores the merits and risks of hopping between genres — vintage, ultra-modern, international — and how enjoyment and strategy can intersect or diverge. Thoughtful and full of layered insight, this segment brings the episode home with a strong finish.

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Tony from @tjisonline joins the show to introduce his new Basketball Card Hall of Fame project, modeled after the baseball and football card counterparts. We explore the vintage hobby through the lens of parallels like Burger King and Pepsi issues, before a compelling roundtable with Tony, Chris and Joe around some of the hobby’s most debated topics: registration vs. centering, rarity vs. preference, and whether owning a card is more about how it looks… or how it feels to finally have it. Chris breaks down the aesthetics of distance viewing vs. close-up appreciation, while Joe introduces “own appeal” as a deeper reason collectors chase cards. This one is full of nuance, insight, and passion — and capped off with laughs and real takes from the live chat.

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Mikey Singer joins the show from Edmonton as the team looks ahead to next weekend’s Sport Card Expo. With a stacked guest list including Glenn Anderson, Marty McSorley, and Mike Krushelnyski, Jeremy previews the live interviews he’ll be conducting on the main stage and shares insight on what makes the Edmonton show unique. The conversation covers the current mood of the hobby heading into summer—whether we’re seeing signs of slowdown, or just a recalibration after a strong winter. Mikey talks about his role with the show, the Expo’s growth since returning to Alberta, and how the community energy remains strong despite seasonal lulls. They also touch on the overlap between vintage, modern, and TCG at Canadian shows, plus some behind-the-scenes talk on travel schedules, event logistics, and why Canadian collectors show up with passion every time. A fun and insightful segment full of Expo hype and hobby reflections.

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In this segment, Leighton Sheldon of Just Collect joins Jeremy, Joe, and Mr. Minty to dig deeper into PSA’s recent survey, exploring how its upcharges, proposed services, and data strategies could be paving the way toward an IPO. The conversation covers potential implications of Collectors going public, the psychology of new offerings like high-res imaging and PSA-branded sleeves, and PSA’s expanding retail footprint—highlighted by its first in-store presence at the new Burbank Sports Cards megastore. Leighton shares his thoughts on how PSA’s access to submission data could create powerful tools for collectors and dealers alike, while Steve and Joe weigh in on the growing shift toward vaulting cards and trading entirely within PSA’s ecosystem. The conversation closes with a lively discussion on vintage card collecting and the rise of eye appeal grading, including the upcoming launch of Eye Appeal Inc. They debate whether eye appeal is becoming too expensive for the average collector, and what happens when aesthetics start to outweigh technical grade. A rich, forward-looking discussion on how innovation, investment, and instinct are shaping the hobby.

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In this segment of Sports Cards Live Episode 270, Jeremy and Joe kick things off by discussing the recent PSA survey that stirred up the hobby. Mr. Minty (Steve) joins to share his take on whether PSA is planning to offer card cleaning services—and what that would mean for his business. They get into the ethics, risks, and semantics of “grade prep” vs. “cleaning,” the liabilities PSA might face, and the blurry lines around card alteration. A strong conversation about hobby integrity, business strategy, and the future of grading.

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