Are Collectors Starting to Turn Against Grading? $236K Pokémon Sale & WWE $100K Bounties
Hobby NonsenseShow Notes
On this week’s episode of Hobby Nonsense, Jesse and Ray discuss the growing frustration around PSA grading delays, the increasing relevance of grading in the TCG and non-sport space, and why some collectors are now openly pushing for a complete stop to grading altogether.
From there, the guys break down:
The massive WWE patch bounties, including the $100,000 John Cena WrestleMania patch chase
The kindness shown from a Disney card collector to a sketch artist
And plans for the upcoming card show they’ll be attending, including giveaways and content ideas
The conversation then shifts toward a bigger market question:
Can Disney cards attract collectors the same way Pokémon does?
Jesse and Ray discuss how Pokémon benefits from decades of games, shows, movies, and TCG infrastructure — and why Disney may need to build stronger collector ecosystems around its cards if it wants to reach that next level.
They also cover:
The newly announced 2026 Topps Chrome Disney release
The record-setting $236K Bubble Mew Black Label sale
And why the massive gap between Black Label and PSA 10 prices shows the market is still obsessed with true scarcity
To close the show, Ray shares:
His top undervalued Pokémon cards
And what may be the 25 most popular Pokémon characters in the world
A packed episode covering grading, scarcity, Disney strategy, and where the hobby may be headed next. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
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