Welcome back to the Cards on the Table Podcast – the weekly show for football card collectors, breakers and hobby fans.

In this episode, Kieran, Pete, Jack and Ryan dig into the latest trends shaping the card world, from the hype surrounding Topps Deco to the buzz around Futera’s Fan Selection release. The team also explore why team sets and collector tins are receiving criticism this year, particularly around reduced hit guarantees and shifting value.

The conversation then moves into a growing issue in the hobby: refund requests. The hosts share their own experiences with accidental purchases, buyer confusion and changes in collector behaviour as the holiday season brings new faces into the hobby. Education, transparency and realistic expectations have never been more important.

We finish with the Hits of the Week, including some huge cards pulled on stream, plus ideas for more creative break formats inspired by the Midas Cup.

We cover:

• The huge anticipation building for Topps Deco

• Why collectors are frustrated with recent team sets and tins

• Futera’s Fan Selection – early impressions and limited print buzz

• The rise in refund requests and how breakers are navigating them

• Holiday-season buyers and why education matters more than ever

• The impact of big hits on collectors & the wider community

• Innovations in breaking formats inspired by the Midas Cup

• This week’s standout pulls and favourite hobby moments

Whether you’re waiting on Deco, considering a Futera box or navigating the evolving hobby landscape, this is a packed episode with insights and stories from all sides of the community.

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