Welcome to Sports Cards Are Dope with Dr. Tyler Tarver! This week, we dive into the controversy surrounding Victor Wembanyama’s viral jersey swap and break down the four tiers of collectibles. Should memorabilia be kept for the story, or is flipping it fair game? We’ll explore the ethics, value, and personal connection behind sports memorabilia.

Timestamps & Topics:

• 0:00 – Intro: Victor Wembanyama’s jersey swap and what this episode is about
• 1:30 – The Wembanyama Controversy: How a jersey swap went viral and ended up at auction
• 3:00 – Tier 1: Untouchables – Personal, irreplaceable items with deep emotional value
• 7:30 – Tier 2: Personal Signatures – When players take time to sign items outside paid events
• 10:15 – Tier 3: Paid Events (Mercenaries) – Collectibles obtained in structured, paid environments
• 13:30 – Tier 4: Click and Buy – Store-bought memorabilia and online purchases
• 18:00 – Ethics of Selling Memorabilia: Should kids make the decision, or should items be preserved?
• 20:30 – Listener Question: What’s the highest-tier collectible you own?