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In Episode 251, Russell and Adam take a hard look at one of the most debated behaviours in the hobby right now — PSA regrading their own cards

Is PSA regrading a smart optimisation strategy… or has it become a dangerous numbers game that distorts populations, pricing, and trust?

The discussion covers:
• How the situation came to light

• Is this actually a scam?
• who publicly defended PSA?
• what can be done to regulate this

A must-listen for anyone slab-chasing, flipping, or questioning whether grades still mean what we think they do.

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In Episode 250, Russell and Adam dive into one of the spiciest conversations of the season — should OKC make a play for Giannis, and is the NBA heading for a team-building arms race?

They also unpack the new “Silvers /8” concept and whether this kind of manufactured scarcity actually helps collectors… or just adds confusion.

The lads get into the ethics of community pricing, why collectors feel more pressure than ever, and whether some sellers are crossing the line between fair market and opportunism.

Plus:
• the Hawks without Trae Young
• market psychology
• collectors chasing narratives vs value
• why some teams thrive with addition-by-subtraction

A sharp, honest look at team identity, hobby culture, and how much influence collectors really have.

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In Episode 249, Russell and Adam break down a huge week in the hobby.
Snype — once buzzing with momentum — has quietly disappeared, leaving collectors wondering what happened and what’s next in the “AI grading” rush.

The lads also dive into the latest wave of Prizm Black hype, how scarcity really works when breakers dominate supply, and whether some cards are becoming impossible for collectors to touch.

Plus: a temperature check on the market, a discussion about risk, and honest talk about whether people are chasing cards… or just narratives.

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In Episode 248, Russell and Adam tackle one of the biggest wake-up calls the hobby has seen — a major data breach affecting collectors, marketplaces, and the way personal information is handled across the industry.

We also break down:

• Should the Grizzlies keep Ja or their coach?
• Fanatics pricing on Topps Chrome
• Fantasy Surprises this year and hobby pricing.
• Gamestop banning customers

It’s a serious one — but an important conversation every collector needs to hear.

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In Episode 247, Russell and Adam break down the ten things they genuinely like about Topps — from fresh product design to global outreach, cleaner parallels, better photography, and the hobby energy Topps has brought back. They also talk about player selection, accessibility for new collectors, and why some innovations are quietly improving the landscape.

It’s a surprisingly positive episode… with just enough spice to keep things honest.

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In this week’s You Can’t Comp This, Russell and Adam unpack one of the wildest weeks in the hobby.

They dive into Panini’s latest courtroom battle with Wildcard, the gambling scandal updates, and the eye-watering pull of a Luka Doncic 1/1 Logoman in Lakers colours. Plus — underrated legends finally getting their shine, from Hakeem to Duncan, and the rookies shaking up the season: Vijay Edgecombe, Derek Queen, and Dylan Harper.

Is the hobby entering a new golden age, or just a wild west of lawsuits and Logomen? Tune in and check the pulse of the market!

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We're back for a special Q&A, and the hobby is losing its mind over the new Topps NBA license. The main question on everyone's mind: Are we in Junk Wax 2.0?

We dive into a wild calculation that puts the new Topps flagship print run at a staggering 429 MILLION cards. Adz and Russell debate what this massive number means, whether a product can be "junk wax" but still have hyper-collectible chase cards (like the new "All Kings" insert), and how Topps' massive marketing push is taking the hobby mainstream.

We also answer your burning questions:

• Is Wemby a buy, hold, or sell right now?
• What new Topps inserts are the next "Downtown" or "Kaboom"?
• Should you bank on non-famous rookies or chase the superstars?
• Will your old, rare Panini cards (like Steph or LeBron rookies) lose their value?

This is a massive shift for the hobby. Listen in and find out what we think!

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In Episode 244 of You Can’t Comp This, Russell and Adam take the hobby’s pulse after one of the craziest weeks in card news.

They break down the LeBron James “All Kings” case hit — how hype drove prices from $4,000 down to $1,000 overnight — and debate whether collectors are falling into FOMO traps with new Topps Flagship releases.

Then it’s onto the $2.4 million Kobe Bryant sale — raw, ungraded, and possibly sketchy — plus a look at Cooper Flagg’s rising market and the massive gap between hype and value.

The lads also react to Topps’ new Gold Logoman program, discuss real game-used memorabilia, and end with some heartfelt wishes for Thunder rookie Topic after his cancer diagnosis.

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