In this episode of the Jeli Cards Podcast, John, Eric, and I discuss various topics related to card collecting, including the excitement surrounding a new redemption card for World Series tickets and a 1952 Topps Mickey Mantle card! We also share our latest card pickups in a show-and-tell segment and delve into the One Piece trading card game, comparing it to other popular TCGs like Dragon Ball Super. We delve into the complexities of card grading, focusing on the controversies surrounding PSA and the trust issues that have arisen within the card collecting community. We discuss the shift towards raw cards as collectors' express frustration with grading companies and their practices. The conversation also touches on the potential monopoly of grading companies and the future of card collecting, emphasizing the need for transparency and trust in the hobby.