These Fake Cards Are Getting Out Of Hand!

WeTheHobby
Jan 22
1 min read

The Hobby Never Sleeps - Episode 42

The Hobby Never Sleeps | Card Market Truths, Scams, & NFL Heat

The hobby never sleeps — and neither does the card market. Connor and Dante are back diving deep into sports cards, the state of the hobby, and the real conversations collectors are having but rarely say out loud. We break down everything from NFL-driven card hype to market trends, product decisions, and hobby ethics, plus the stories that make this space wild.

We get into:

Bills, Broncos, Chiefs, and how NFL games move the card market

Jared Stidham “revenge game” implications for cards

Donruss Optic FOTL, Black Pandora, Downtowns, Kabooms & Color Blasts

Why some products shouldn’t be “fixed”

Fake cards, scams, and insane buyer stories on eBay

Posting cards instantly after hitting them on stream

Would you sell a card for less to the athlete?

Non-auto cards signed & player relationships with cards

LeBron hiding rookie cards 👀

How to decide what to grade & sending cards in bulk

Advice for people who discover old collections