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In this week’s episode of You Can’t Comp This, Russell and Adam are joined by Alvaro O’Hehir from Fast Break Trading Cards. We talk about the huge year he’s had — from organising CollectFest Melbourne with Topps to preparing for Macau. Alvaro shares shop stories, lessons learned in prospecting, and why Pokémon and One Piece are taking over cabinets.

Then, we shift gears to Caitlin Clark. With her injury sidelining her season, what happens to the value of her cards? From $175K blockchain Kabooms to PSA 10 silvers, we break down recent sales, compare them to Zion and Wemby trends, and ask the tough question — should collectors be panicking or patient?

We round things out with a look at Steph Curry’s Select gold vs. green pricing, plus some market oddities that just don’t add up.

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In this Timeless Moments episode of You Can’t Comp This, Russell and Adz dive deep into the state of the hobby with fresh data, collector insights, and a few laughs along the way.

Topics include:

• Target projecting trading card sales could hit $1 billion next year, while Walmart reports a 200% spike driven by Pokémon, Magic, and sports cards.
• The balance between retail and hobby boxes — accessibility, affordability, and the flipping culture that comes with it.
• The rise of Power Packs: instant online repacks, gambling-like mechanics, and whether this hybrid could reshape the future of collecting.
• Market data from Card Ladder showing $416 million spent on trading cards in August alone — proof the hobby is alive and growing despite the negativity.

From Pokémon’s mainstream impact to the appreciation of iconic legends like Jordan, Kobe, and Steph Curry, the guys explore why cards remain a tangible, respected asset in 2025.

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In this week’s episode of You Can’t Comp This, Russell and Adz cover a huge mix of hobby stories and NBA news.

We start with Caitlin Clark’s season-ending injury and what it means for her card values, the WNBA market, and the collectors who’ve invested big. From Prism silvers to $35K RPAs, are buyers about to get burnt?

Then it’s onto Kawhi Leonard and the under-the-table contract speculation that has echoes of the Joe Smith scandal in Minnesota. Salary cap circumvention, fake carbon companies, and whether the Clippers could face massive penalties — it’s all on the table.

The boys also dive into “All-Time Cards,” including Kobe’s iconic 2008 Topps Chrome guarded by LeBron, and discuss whether now is the right time to buy Kobe, Steph, and other legends.

Packed with comps, opinions, and plenty of laughs, this episode checks the pulse of the hobby and looks ahead to what’s next.

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Sponsor PROMO: Fast Break Trading Cards
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The Hobby Hangout XL: June 1st Click Here For Tickets

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