Slabnostic Collecting, Grading Real Talk & the PSA Spell – w/ Junk Wax Hero

In Part 1 of Episode 274 of Sports Cards Live, Jeremy Lee and co-host Joe Poirot welcome Mike from Junk Wax Hero for a deep dive into grading philosophies, card aesthetics, and the growing “slabnostic” movement. Mike shares why he’s done submitting to PSA, how CGC’s partnership with JSA is shifting autograph value perceptions, and why collectors may be waking up from the “PSA spell.” Mike breaks down his views on grading Hall of Fame rookie autographs, the CGC + JSA partnership, and why eye appeal continues to gain ground over grade. We also hear about Joe’s recent visit to Burbank Sports Cards and preview HobbyPalooza and the upcoming National. Plus, the chat brings the 🔥 as always! 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