The Ungraded Truth

This week on The Ungraded Truth, we break down the rumor of Gamestop making a play for eBay and what that could mean for the future of the secondary market.

Logan Paul goes all-in on manga and sends prices flying—so we take a step back and ask what’s real demand vs hype-driven noise. We talk Free Comic Book Day controversy with Dungeon Crawler Carl, we also talk about the annual spike in attention (and speculation), plus Magic: The Gathering officially debuts its Avengers set.

This week on The Ungraded Truth, we discuss if MSRP is dead. These days everything is a DROP and makes use of the secondary market FOMO to reprice a product. Whether that be a variant exclusive cover for Absolute Batman or Topps Chrome Football...dynamic pricing has cause collectors to be frustrated. We also talk about Gamestop Power Packs, New Marvel Trading Cards and many other topics in the hobby.

This week on The Ungraded Truth, we discuss the end of CBCS and if the grading wars between CGC and PSA have officially begun! We also talk about MANGA mania, Comic shops dropping new issues, secondary market values and if this is once again the year for Pokemon.

This week on The Ungraded Truth, we discuss if Spec Is Back! The Spider-Man Brand New Day Trailer made the market move like mad. On Top of that we have seen crazy movement for Marvel Cards, specifically the Donruss 1966 Rookie Card Set.

We break down the WHATNOT lawsuit and if they are really running an illegal gambling operation.

We also talk One Piece, Absolute Batman, Celebrities & More!

This week on The Ungraded Truth, we discuss if Grading Is A Scam! D’orc speculation ramps up as FOMO creeps back into the market. Logan Paul’s Pikachu saga refuses to die, raising bigger questions after the sale.

We break down whether market manipulation is real, imagined, or simply misunderstood — and where social media actually fits into price movement.

We also talk One Piece, Absolute Batman, Spawn & More!

This week on The Ungraded Truth, Ken Goldin has a public crash out that has collectors feeling like they're POOR. D’orc speculation ramps up as FOMO creeps back into the market. Logan Paul’s Pikachu saga refuses to die, raising bigger questions after the sale.

We break down whether market manipulation is real, imagined, or simply misunderstood — and where social media actually fits into price movement.

We also talk One Piece, Absolute Batman, Spawn & More!

This week on The Ungraded Truth, the hobby hits another pressure point. Collectors are upset with Todd McFarlane CGC Signatures. Should CGC allow for placement and color requests?! We unpack why this one struck a nerve.

We also break down the leaked Fanatics documents and what they suggest about the breaker ecosystem. We ask if Marvel’s MTG's crossover is finding new life, and examine a major Batman record sale that says a lot about where high-end demand still exists.

Plus: One Piece cards face bans and restrictions, and we dig into Original Art comics hitting the market plus a lot more.

This week on The Ungraded Truth, the collectibles market flips fully risk-on.

One Piece cards are going absolutely nuclear, comic book values are surging across the board, and long-held grails are finally hitting the open market as hype, liquidity, and FOMO collide. We break down what’s actually driving this moment, and whether it feels sustainable or overheated.

We also dig into the Pikachu card poised to set a new world record, what influencer-driven momentum means for the hobby right now, and why increased attention is bringing both opportunity and bad behavior.

We kick off the year by looking ahead to 2026 and breaking down who we think will win, lose, and completely surprise the collecting hobby in the year ahead.

We also dive into the massive $15 million world-record sale of Action Comics #1, what it really signals about the top end of the comic market, and whether these headline sales reflect real strength or just elite money moving at the highest level.

This week on The Ungraded Truth, the hobby’s power structure shifts—quietly, but permanently. Collectors’ acquisition of Beckett sends shockwaves through the grading world, and we break down what this likely means for CBCS Comics. Is this the beginning of the end for them?

We also discuss how 2025 was the year of Pokémon. What the 2026 comic market will look like. As well as debate who had the better overall comics year, CGC or PSA, in this year end wrap-up show.