The Hobby’s Breaking Point? $10K Leaf Boxes, WWII Nazi Cards & Pokémon Buyers Getting Burned

This week on Hobby Nonsense , Jesse and Ray open the show by addressing concerns surrounding PSA’s buyback system and whether the issues collectors are seeing are simply flaws — or signs of something more intentional. Then they’re joined by Tory Hermens of DCSports87 for a deep discussion on what truly drives the value of a sketch card : the artist, the character, or the quality of the piece itself. They also debate whether non-sport products should include less popular characters, and which direction the collector migration is moving — are sports collectors entering non-sports, or are non-sport collectors shifting into sports? Tory also breaks down the release of Topps Star Wars Galaxy , explaining what sets this year’s product apart — and reveals a huge announcement : 👉 DCSports87 will be offering a special 95% payout on all Star Wars Galaxy cards consigned to them. A massive incentive for Star Wars collectors looking to move big hits. After the interview, Jesse and Ray discuss a new WWII product from Historic Autographs that takes a very unusual approach to Nazi-related cards. They also touch on the upcoming Leaf Red Carpet release — the most expensive non-sport product ever at $10,000 a box — and whether any box at that price could truly offer a return. The show closes with the wild Kabuto King Pokémon story , and a warning: while the viral moment has positive aspects, many collectors are paying 100x the value of the card and could be left holding the bag.