Show Notes
This week on Hobby Nonsense, Jesse and Ray start with one of the most honest conversations in the hobby: why collectors still chase sticker autos and box hits—even when better, guaranteed options exist.
That leads into a broader discussion about collector psychology, risk vs certainty, and why the thrill of the chase continues to drive the market.
From there:
Deadpool Chrome is already surging, with box prices climbing as demand spikes
A heated Sports Boi’s Bugga Boos segment tackles whether breakers are making too much money—or if buyers are responsible for their own decisions
WWE Chrome returns as a flagship release, but does back-to-back WWE product risk cannibalizing itself?
Disney Neon enters as a lower-cost product with strong upside and under-the-radar potential
The guys also revisit the 1966 Donruss Marvel set, which has been climbing rapidly since recent spotlight attention, and break down which cards are seeing the most movement.
Ray shares a speculative play on a Nintendo character he’s buying heavily, as conversations grow around potential expansion into a Marvel-style cinematic universe.
And to close:
Which Pokémon sets are going out of print
And what collectors should be targeting before prices move
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