Was the John Cena 1/1 Patch CT Scanned?! Simpsons EXPLODE + Betting on Pokémon Prices?
Hobby NonsenseShow Notes
Is the non-sport card hobby experiencing a renaissance? 📈 Jesse and Ray look at the incredible growth happening across the market, including record sales for Fortnite and Simpsons cards — and why some of these rising prices may make more sense than they initially appear.
🎙️ Adam Gellman of the Book to Last podcast joins the show to discuss:
The controversy surrounding the John Cena WrestleMania 1/1 Patch currently at auction
Allegations involving CT scanning and what collectors should know
The upcoming WWE Universe release
Underrated wrestlers collectors may want to watch
Later in the show:
⚡ Ray shares some recent pickups he believes are still undervalued
🌎 The biggest Pokémon news coming out of Pokémon Worlds
🎲 Polymarket is taking bets on Pokémon card and product prices
🤔 Could prediction markets actually forecast where Pokémon prices are headed — or could they help create a self-fulfilling prophecy?
Plus, Jesse and Ray discuss why the current non-sport boom may be about more than hype, even as prices reach levels that deserve some caution.
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