Negative Opinions, Honest Thoughts on the Pokemon Invasion & The Hobby's Hottest Market in Years

In Part 5 of Episode 274 of Sports Cards Live, the conversation takes a reflective and at times fiery turn. The panel closes out with thoughts on when it’s okay to voice negative opinions in the hobby and how to separate emotional reactions from honest critiques. Then, the discussion shifts to the rapid growth of Pokémon and other non-sport cards dominating sports card shows like the National. Jeremy, Chris, Josh, and Joe explore what this shift means for sports card collectors and whether nostalgia still drives collecting behavior. Finally, Chris reveals data showing June was the hottest sales month ever tracked by Card Ladder and offers a word of caution as FOMO returns to the hobby. Each week we tackle hot hobby headlines with a rotating panel of hobbyists, taking your questions and comments! We are likely to go into overtime so join us live grab your favorite beverage and snacks and bring your questions and comments as they will be in play. Originally aired Saturday July 5, 2025 Sports Cards Live has recently been ranked #5 among Feedspot's top 90 Sports Card podcasts https://podcast.feedspot.com/sports_card_podcasts/ Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices