i love adam gray @thereal27guy more than i love rudy golbert

• Rob Hefley
• Ryan McVay
• Azilllatheodd
• Klendathu
• Tatershed
• Justin Burch
• Always_Eaton
• Chris Crimminger
• Casey Miller
• Ryan Bruder
• Kevin Quiles
• Evan Hastie
• Donut
• Josh Stewart

A vintage sports magazine just sold for nearly $230,000, and it might signal a surprising shift in the collectibles world.

In this episode, we break down why this particular issue became so valuable—and whether graded magazines could become the next big trend for collectors.

If you collect sports cards, comics, or vintage memorabilia, this conversation might change how you look at your collection.

Timestamps
00:00 The $230K Michael Jordan magazine sale
00:40 Why this copy sold for so much
02:00 What grading really represents to collectors
05:30 Why most magazines are still cheap
07:00 Could graded magazines become a new market trend

• Rob Hefley
• Ryan McVay
• Azilllatheodd
• Klendathu
• Tatershed
• Justin Burch
• Always_Eaton
• Chris Crimminger
• Casey Miller
• Ryan Bruder
• Kevin Quiles
• Evan Hastie
• Donut
• Josh Stewart

just a lil chat about grading commons from the 90s

• Rob Hefley
• Ryan McVay
• Azilllatheodd
• Klendathu
• Tatershed
• Justin Burch
• Always_Eaton
• Chris Crimminger
• Casey Miller
• Ryan Bruder
• Kevin Quiles
• Evan Hastie
• Donut
• Josh Stewart

A buyer tried to negotiate a sports card using comps.

The dealer didn’t want to look at them.

In this video, I break down the interaction line by line — and explain what it teaches about sports card pricing, negotiation psychology, and how to prepare before walking into a card show!

• Rob Hefley
• Ryan McVay
• Azilllatheodd
• Klendathu
• Tatershed
• Justin Burch
• Always_Eaton
• Chris Crimminger
• Casey Miller
• Ryan Bruder
• Kevin Quiles
• Evan Hastie
• Donut
• Josh Stewart

In this episode, we break down one of the wildest grading experiments in hobby history. The same 1989 Ken Griffey Jr. rookie card was submitted to major grading companies nine different times — and the results were all over the place.

From PSA 6 to BGS 9.5… to altered… to trimmed… what does this really say about grading consistency?

Is the hobby overvaluing the slab instead of the card?

We discuss what this experiment reveals about grading standards, transparency, AI grading, and why “cards over cases” might be the mindset shift collectors need.

• Rob Hefley
• Ryan McVay
• Azilllatheodd
• Klendathu
• Tatershed
• Justin Burch
• Always_Eaton
• Chris Crimminger
• Casey Miller
• Ryan Bruder
• Kevin Quiles
• Evan Hastie
• Donut
• Josh Stewart

Topps Hobby Rip Night isn’t just another event—it’s the smartest “give back” move Topps makes for collectors.
Here’s why celebrating the hobby from the inside matters more than chasing new fans from the outside.

Timestamps
0:00 Topps Rip Night vs Fanatics Fest why it matters
1:18 Growing the hobby vs celebrating the hobby
5:03 The real Rip Night experience and why it feels different
7:20 The Tom Brady story and what happened in the crowd
15:10 Creators with athletes the perfect on ramp for new collectors
19:01 Giving kudos when companies actually do it right

• Rob Hefley
• Ryan McVay
• Azilllatheodd
• Klendathu
• Tatershed
• Justin Burch
• Always_Eaton
• Chris Crimminger
• Casey Miller
• Ryan Bruder
• Kevin Quiles
• Evan Hastie
• Donut
• Josh Stewart

What’s the most expensive lesson you’ve paid for in the hobby?
I once traded $1,000 in liquid autos for a sealed promo pack… and ignored every warning sign.

In this episode, we break down the real red flags collectors miss — from subtle pressure tactics to “vibes” that feel off to help you protect your collection without becoming paranoid.

• Rob Hefley
• Ryan McVay
• Azilllatheodd
• Klendathu
• Tatershed
• Justin Burch
• Always_Eaton
• Chris Crimminger
• Casey Miller
• Ryan Bruder
• Kevin Quiles
• Evan Hastie
• Donut
• Josh Stewart

Logan Paul just sold his PSA 10 Pikachu Illustrator for $16.5 million — the most expensive Pokémon card ever sold. But this isn’t just a record-breaking flip. This is the full evolution of modern collectibles.

In this episode of SCAD, we break down the history of the Pikachu Illustrator, how Logan turned it into a cultural artifact, and what this sale means for the future of the hobby.

• Rob Hefley
• Ryan McVay
• Azilllatheodd
• Klendathu
• Tatershed
• Justin Burch
• Always_Eaton
• Chris Crimminger
• Casey Miller
• Ryan Bruder
• Kevin Quiles
• Evan Hastie
• Donut
• Josh Stewart