A New Year, A New Vision for the Hobby

Joe Davis is back and he’s pulling back the curtain. In this episode of Sports Cards & A Cup of Joe, Joe steps away from the usual card talk to share a candid, behind-the-scenes look at where the hobby is heading and how his company plans to navigate a faster, more competitive landscape.

From rethinking the retail experience and unlocking decades of hidden inventory, to doubling down on relationships, service, and community, Joe lays out the philosophy driving some big changes in 2026. You’ll hear why “what’s old is new again,” how the singles market is evolving, and why service,not just product, is the real edge in today’s hobby.

Joe also teases expanded events, major show appearances, a return to live streaming, and ambitious plans for new audio and video content, all built around one core mission: helping collectors do this the right way.

If you’ve ever wondered what really goes on behind the counter, how long-term hobby businesses think, or where opportunities are emerging right now, this is an episode you won’t want to miss.

Joe Davis is back just in time for a Christmas-edition episode packed with gratitude, breaking hobby headlines, and unfiltered insight into where the sports card world is headed. From a heartfelt holiday recap and a powerful charitable moment to major industry developments involving grading giants, this episode covers a lot of ground without losing its personal touch.

Joe breaks down the biggest stories shaking the hobby right now, including consolidation at the top of card grading, a surprising congressional request for federal scrutiny, and a headline-making PSA decision involving a legendary Wilt Chamberlain rookie. He also shares behind-the-scenes conversations with some of the hobby’s most influential retailers, updates on grading drop-off changes, and his honest take on how corporatization could reshape local card shops in the years ahead.

Add in thoughts on college football, the current sports landscape, and a reminder of why, despite the noise, this is still the greatest hobby on earth, and you’ve got an episode that feels like sitting down with a trusted voice in the hobby over a cup of coffee.

Whether you’re a seasoned collector or just trying to keep up with what’s changing, this one will give you plenty to think about—and plenty of reasons to come back for the next episode.

Breaking News Shakes the Hobby.

This special, must-listen episode of Sports Cards & A Cup of Joe dives headfirst into one of the most seismic moves the sports card industry has seen in decades: Collectors Holdings, the parent company of PSA and SGC, has officially acquired Beckett.

Joe drops everything to break down what this means in real time. Is this a turning point for BGS? A massive win for collectors holding Beckett slabs? Or the latest step toward industry consolidation that has everyone buzzing? Drawing on nearly three decades of firsthand experience, deep industry relationships, and historical context, Joe unpacks the deal, the motivations behind it, and the ripple effects it could have across grading, authentication, and the hobby as a whole.

From cautious optimism to tough questions about competition, branding, and the future of grading, this episode offers insight you won’t get from headlines alone, without spoiling where things may ultimately land.

If you care about PSA, BGS, SGC, or the future of the hobby itself, this is one episode you don’t want to miss. Tune in and be part of the conversation.