In this episode of Sports Cards Are Dope, Dr. Tyler Tarver breaks down Topps’ first-ever Collector Appreciation Day — what it is, why it matters, and how it could reshape the hobby. From Willy Wonka golden ticket vibes to McDonald’s Monopoly collabs, Tyler gives six takeaways on why this could be huge for collectors.

Timestamps:

• 0:00 – Intro & bad singing cameo 🎤
• 0:47 – What Topps Collector Day is (MLB stadiums + retail partners)
• 3:25 – Why this feels like Willy Wonka x McDonald’s Monopoly
• 6:45 – The future: basketball, football & Fanatics push
• 9:00 – Six takeaways: loyalty, community, perks & more
• 13:40 – Outside-the-box: cards as passports & gamification
• 15:00 – Outro: “Sports cards are dope, and so are you”