Show Notes
Mike and Jesse are back and Mike has a sense of renewed enjoyment in the hobby after buying the lot last week. Fanatics has major news. Plus, we hit voicemails!
0:00 - Fans of the hobby will find something to be loving right now. For example, Mike combing through the lot he picked up and finding cards he loves.
8:30 - Pardon the Nonsense Debut
11:00 - Trying to call Papa Gio in prison
13:25 - Breaking news from Fanatics - Digital Rips are coming to Fanatics starting with Topps Chrome Black Basketball at $100 per pack. Cards are real, similar to Upper Deck ePack
17:15 - Topps is trying to be innovative in keeping costs down
23:10 - Opening the Voicemails
40:00 - Justin Steele calls back in and calling him back
47:30 - Wrap up calls
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