You Can't Comp This: NBA Trading Card Podcast

Send us Fan Mail Body: 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...

Send us Fan Mail  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...

Send us Fan Mail  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 contra...

Send us Fan Mail  This bonus episode of You Can’t Comp This completes the three-part crossover series with Andrew Lewis and Dan Shea from the Three Old Guys Talking Ball podcast. The spotlight is on the greatest centers in NBA history, with a spirited draft that pits Kareem Abdul-Jabbar’s unstoppable skyhook, Shaquille O’Neal’s dominance, Bill Russell’s unmatched championship pedigree, and Wilt Ch...

Send us Fan Mail  In this episode of You Can’t Comp This , Russell and Adz are joined by collector Oyvind Holen for a massive breakdown of the Kobe/Jordan Logoman sale that smashed records at $12.9 million with buyer’s premium. We dive into the sale’s impact on the hobby, whether cards are now seen as an “asset class,” and what this means for Kobe, Jordan, and the next generation of stars like LeB...

Send us Fan Mail With co-host Russell still on holiday, Adam welcomes back Andrew Lewis and Dan Shea from Three Old Guys Talking Ball for part two of their all-time NBA draft series.  After last week’s debate on guards, this episode shifts focus to the greatest forwards in league history. Andrew kicks things off by selecting LeBron James, praising his unmatched longevity and statistical dominance....

Send us Fan Mail Russell is on vacation this week, Adam invites his friends from the pocast "Three Old Guys Talking Ball" on to the show for the first of a three part series picking the greatest players of all time Check out Three Old Guys Talking Ball at the below link  https://open.spotify.com/show/57hQYBWkffwG2aSjFbx8YJ?si=259d5db83f5b4405  “The guys debate the greatest NBA guards of...

Send us Fan Mail This week Adam and Russell break down some NBA news: What is the chances Russell finally get's to meet his greatest PC only player?? Schofield to the cairns taipans We finally see some justice for the WNBA incel cartel  D thrower arrested   &  kaden lopez arrested : Remember these faces...... - K obe down town , and  2012 Kobe   - The big boi of the show:  Steph 1/1 2014...

Send us Fan Mail  In this week’s You Can’t Comp This , Russell and Adz hit the offseason hard: – Who are the smart hobby buys while the NBA sleeps?  – Marcus Morris makes the case for being hobby-relevant – well, maybe.  – Gilbert Arenas: forgotten superstar, forgotten cardboard?  – Why the current lull might be your best opportunity to pick winners.  – Plus: hobby stories, speculation strategies,...

Send us Fan Mail In this follow-up to our first Timeless Moments episode on fake Panini seals, we dive into the hobby’s reaction — and it was LOUD. Russell and Adz break down community feedback, share insights from Sports Card Nonsense and Instagram, and ask the tough questions: Is resealing cards in fake Panini one-touches fraud? Are we the problem for valuing seals too much? And is “raw” really...

Send us Fan Mail  This week on You Can't Comp This , Russell and Adz dive into the big headlines shaking the hobby: – The sudden resignation of SGC CEO following PSA’s acquisition – was it voluntary or a corporate casualty?  – A $660,000 sale for Caitlin Clark’s 1/1 Flawless card – hype or long-term value?  – Summer League MVP chatter: is Filipowski a legit spec or just the next dollar-bin sp...

Send us Fan Mail  This week we dive into the growing scandal surrounding fake autographs in the sports memorabilia world – sparked by MisterMancave’s post, investigated by Boston Card Hunter, and responded to by PSA/DNA's Steve Grad. We break down: The alleged $500 million fake auto market Why buying from China, Japan or even Australia might be risky The challenge of identifying post-market s...

Send us Fan Mail  In this Timeless Moment, Russell and Adz dive deep into a growing concern: fake Panini seals being applied to cards — and the ripple effect it's having on trust within the hobby. Is it really "normal practice" to reseal cracked PSA slabs with Panini stickers before reselling them? We talk about transparency, collector ethics, and why this issue affects both seasone...

Send us Fan Mail This week’s episode dives into the wildest news from both the NBA and the Hobby: 🏀 Topps Now Cooper Flagg hype  🔥 Norman Powell to the Heat  🤕 Isiah Jackson, Wiseman, and Deandre Ayton discussions  💰 Lakers reportedly sold for $10 Billion  🔍 PSA graded fake card fiasco – eBay certs & decertified slabs  🎰 Malik Beasley gambling debts, Rozier cleared  💼 Big contracts:  •...

Send us Fan Mail We’re back from Melbourne Collect Fest with a special collab featuring @The_Hobby_Podcast! In this week’s episode: 🏀 Desmond Bane traded  📝 SGA signs massive extension  🧠 Coaching carousel continues  🔁 Porzingis & Jrue to the Blazers  💸 Naz Reid gets paid  🚪 Masai Ujiri & Raptors part ways  👋 Dame waived, Myles Turner to the Bucks?!  🔧 Nuggets begin the retool  🎯...

Send us Fan Mail This week we break down Games 6 & 7 of the NBA Finals—Thunder take the chip, but Haliburton’s injury changes the tone.  We talk SGA’s 8/27 Game 7 stat line, and how Jalen Williams + Chet stepped up.  Is the Pacers’ core legit? What comes next with Turner chasing $30M per year?  Plus: hobby watch on Hali, SGA, Nembhard, and Ben Sheppard. In the back half:  👑 WNBA Royalty 1/1  ...

Send us Fan Mail This week on You Can’t Comp This , Adam is off on a well-earned holiday, so Russell is joined by Comron from @gti_cardsupply for an in-depth chat about the hobby! 🔹 Comron’s earliest hobby memory  🔹 The origin story of Game Time International  🔹 GTI’s 12-month plan and what’s ahead  🔹 What it’s like competing against global hobby giants  🔹 PSA grading – what’s working and wha...

Send us Fan Mail This week Adam is on holiday, so Russell is with an irregular Timeless Moment here! 👑 We crack into a juicy SGA /149 Purple  🏆 NBA Finals: Game 4 & 5 breakdown  💰 Haliburton price watch—what’s going on?!  🇺🇸 Steph Curry’s Night Night Olympic 1/1 sets a new record All that and more on Episode 219 of You Can’t Comp This Podcast ! Listen now on Spotify: https://open.spotify.co...

Send us Fan Mail This week we went live from the Hobby Hangout in Melbourne to bring you a special episode covering A-Z of Grading ! Joined by an all-star panel:  🔹 Laine Pearce – @130__point & @thehobbyaus  🔹 Jesse Taweel – @unboxed_collectables  🔹 Ray Raydan – @unboxed_collectables We deep-dived into:  📦 What sort of cards should you send off for grading?  🏷️ Which grading companies suit...

Send us Fan Mail We were thrilled to be joined live at The Hobby Hangout by Eric Binder from Whatnot – a huge thanks to Eric for sharing his time and insights with us! In this special episode, we dive into:  🎯 Whatnot’s plans to launch into new collecting categories  🛒 Why buyers should be using the Whatnot platform  🛡️ How Whatnot is protecting buyers and improving customer experience  🔧 The s...

Send us Fan Mail In this week’s episode: 🎟️ Hobby Hangout Recap – Zion charges, 1/1 Haliburton, and wild moments  🏀 Haliburton snubbed for EC Finals MVP? We dig into the 1/1 and his Game One explosion  🔥 Pacers and OKC in the Finals – is this the death of the superteam ? 💸 Neither team in the luxury tax – are we seeing a new model for success? ⛹️‍♂️ Tom Thibodeau fired – will Metta World Peace...

Send us Fan Mail In this week’s show: 🌀 OKC heads to the Finals – SGA delivers again as the Thunder take down the Wolves. 🗽 Pacers vs Knicks – How far can Haliburton push Indy? 🔥 LeBron & Kobe 1/1 auction via @goldin 🚨 Counterfeit Pokémon cards – how big is the problem? 🔭 Long-term vision in the hobby 💰 Steph Gold Refractor: Huge sale 👑 Bill Russell 1961 Fleer legacy  ⏳ MJ spotlight  L...

Send us Fan Mail This week we spotlight SGA’s MVP season, his massive contract extension, and how that’s shaping the hobby. We talk All-NBA teams, the Nuggets’ early exit, and which young stars are primed to take off next. 🏀 SGA vs Ant-Man: who’s the better long-term hold? 🧢 All-NBA & All-Defensive team impact 🏔️ What’s next for Denver? Braun? MPJ? 🔥 Who’s the next SGA? Rookies we’re buying...

Send us Fan Mail  Building your PC but don’t know where to start? Use this point system to figure out if your guy is Tim Duncan… or heading straight to a Kobe auto 🔥  ✅ Position  ✅ Draft Status  ✅ Excitement  ✅ Market Size  ✅ PSA 10 Pop  Add ‘em up and see where you land! (featuring Jalen Green dunking on your excuses 😏) 🎙️ Episode now live — click here for the episode:   https://open.spoti...

Send us Fan Mail In this week's episode of You Can't Comp This , we dive headfirst into one of the most dramatic weeks in both the NBA and the hobby. 🚨 Michael Jordan returns to NBC? The GOAT is stepping back into the spotlight — but not on the court. We unpack what this broadcasting bombshell means. 🏀 Was the NBA Draft rigged? The Dallas Mavericks leap to the #1 pick under highly unli...