In Episode #137 of the Talking Shop Podcast, we dive into the latest card bounty—this time featuring Paul Skenes’ 1/1 Rookie Debut Patch Auto. The Pittsburgh Pirates are offering an insane trade package for it, but now Olivia Dunne has entered the conversation! Would you take the trade, or hold onto the card?

We also discuss Mickey Mantle’s rookie card, which continues to reign supreme in the hobby, and take a first look at 2025 Topps WWE Chrome. Plus, PSA has eliminated the declared value requirement—what does this mean for collectors? And we react to UFC’s Dana White pulling a Jon Jones rookie card ahead of the NYC event.

All this and more, as we bring you the latest in the hobby world.

#TalkingShopPodcast #PaulSkenes #OliviaDunne #MickeyMantle #ToppsWWEChrome #PSA #CardBounty

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If You Had to Pick One Release Between Topps Chrome Update or Bowman Draft, Which Would It Be?

In Episode #136 of the Talking Shop Podcast, we dive into the big question for collectors this holiday season: if you could buy just one release, would it be Topps Chrome Update or Bowman Draft? We break down both options, highlighting the rookies, patches, and prospects that make each release unique.

We also catch up on life, with Michael recapping the Monroe Card Show and the guys discussing the latest College Football Playoff bracket—who’s still in the hunt? And with Thanksgiving just around the corner, we debate the best way to prepare your turkey: deep-fried, smoked, or roasted!

In Hobby News, we preview Black Friday deals at Grand Slam Cards, and start early talk about The National in Chicago, set to be bigger than ever with 75 new tables.

#TalkingShopPodcast #ToppsChrome #BowmanDraft #SportsCards #BlackFriday #TheNational #Collectibles #CollegeFootball

Welcome to the Talking Shop Podcast—because every card has a story!

In Episode #136 of the Talking Shop Podcast, we dive into the big question for collectors this holiday season: if you could buy just one release, would it be Topps Chrome Update or Bowman Draft? We break down both options, highlighting the rookies, patches, and prospects that make each release unique.

We also catch up on life, with Michael recapping the Monroe Card Show and the guys discussing the latest College Football Playoff bracket—who’s still in the hunt? And with Thanksgiving just around the corner, we debate the best way to prepare your turkey: deep-fried, smoked, or roasted!

In Hobby News, we preview Black Friday deals at Grand Slam Cards, and start early talk about The National in Chicago, set to be bigger than ever with 75 new tables.

#TalkingShopPodcast #ToppsChrome #BowmanDraft #SportsCards #BlackFriday #TheNational #Collectibles #CollegeFootball

Welcome to the Talking Shop Podcast—because every card has a story!

In Episode #135 of the Talking Shop Podcast, the guys catch up on their weekends, recap college football upsets, and Josh shares highlights from the Charlotte Card Show.

In Hobby News, we dive into the “magic” of Disney as a Mickey Mouse superfractor recently sold for a whopping $500,000! Is this a thing in the hobby, or a flash in the pan? We also break down the Dodgers’ World Series win and the card value impacts for stars like Shohei Ohtani, Mookie Betts, and Freddie Freeman. Finally, we look at the GemRate October numbers as PSA set a new record with 1.45 million cards graded. 

As always, we’ll tell you what’s new at Grand Slam, showcase some hits from the shop, and end with a crazy stat. Don’t miss it!

#TalkingShopPodcast #Disney #MickeyMouse #Superfractor #PSA #Dodgers #WorldSeries #Collectibles

Welcome to the Talking Shop Podcast—because every card has a story!

TSP - Episode 134

In Episode #133 of the Talking Shop Podcast, we dive into Shohei Ohtani’s 50th home run ball auction. As collectors, we have to ask: would you rather own the historic ball or one of his iconic trading cards? We break down the auction, debate the value of memorabilia versus cards, and predict what the ball will sell for.

In Hobby News, we look at the top 5 baseball cards with the lowest gem rates in history—PSA 10s that are rarer than most. Plus, we discuss the new Paw Patrol SSP in Topps Update—is it a great new insert or just a passing gimmick?

As always, we’ll tell you what’s new in the shop at Grand Slam, show off some hits from the shop, and wrap things up with a crazy stat. Tune in for another episode packed with hobby insights and sports talk!

#TalkingShopPodcast #ShoheiOhtani #MLB #SportsCards #PSA10 #PawPatrolSSP #Collectibles

Welcome to the Talking Shop Podcast—because every card has a story!

Who’s Set to Cash In During the Playoffs, and Who Really Owns Shohei Ohtani’s 50/50 Home Run Ball?

In Episode #131 of the Talking Shop Podcast, Michael cries over ANOTHER tough Auburn loss, while Josh tries to care as Colorado shines with Deion Sanders and Travis Hunter leading the way. Plus, Alabama survives a Georgia comeback—are they back on top of the SEC? Michael also shares his thoughts on the Charlotte Card Show.

In Hobby News, we break down the MLB Playoff Picture—who’s set to make a run for the World Series, and whose cards might spike in value? Is it time to sell or hold? We also dive into a fun moment with Tom Brady and Rob McElhenney involving trading cards, and we discuss the wild legal drama over Shohei Ohtani’s 50/50 home run ball—who really owns it?

As always, we’ll tell you what’s new at Grand Slam, show off some hits from the shop, and wrap things up with a crazy stat. Don’t miss it!

#TalkingShopPodcast #MLBPlayoffs #ShoheiOhtani #TomBrady #SportsCards #Collectibles #ColoradoBuffalos #AuburnFootball

Welcome to the Talking Shop Podcast—because every card has a story!

Which Shohei Rookie Should You Collect?