Should He Sell His Entire Card Collection?! (80% Serious…) | E52

NO PSA MAY Gets REAL + TAG’s Historic First 1000 Grade | E56

RJ’s at it again! You have to hear this one! What started as a normal drive from Phoenix to Vegas quickly became an off-road survival story through the Arizona desert after wildfires shut down the highway. Dirt roads. No signal. Google Maps failing. Semi trucks disappearing into the wilderness. And somehow… RJ still made it to Vegas.But that was only the beginning. In this episode of Behind The Breaks, we dive into: The insane Arizona desert detour story PSA controversy and the growing “No PSA May” movement TAG grading transparency and their first EVER perfect 1000-point card Beckett’s new logo revealSports card grading frustrations The future of AI grading in the hobby Could collectors build their OWN grading company? Baseball talk, Cal Raleigh struggles, Yankees prospects, Cubs pain, Connor Griffin hype and more If you’re into sports cards, Pokemon cards, grading drama, PSA, TAG, Beckett, Fanatics, Topps, eBay flipping, baseball cards, hobby investing, or card collecting culture… this episode is packed. SUBSCRIBE for weekly hobby news, grading debates, sports card investing, baseball card talk, and complete nonsense. ⁨ [https://studio.youtube.com/channel/UCSncpb0vaeuCm7YHw7C5Qjw] @taggrading⁩  [https://studio.youtube.com/channel/UCSncpb0vaeuCm7YHw7C5Qjw] #sportscards #psa #taggrading #pokemoncards #baseballcards #sportscardinvesting #thehobby #beckett #tradingcards #sportscardpodcast #sportscardcollector #mlb #baseball #cardgrading #sportscollectibles

Should I Sell My Entire Sports Card Collection Before The Market Crashes? | E55

RJ is 80% ready to liquidate his entire sports card collection… and we are here for it. The process has already started... but listen to this one and hear his rationale. With fears of an MLB lockout, changing card prices, and too much cardboard piling up, we debate: • Selling grails • Keeping sentimental cards • Market timing • One-of-ones • Starting over as a collector This is every collector’s nightmare conversation. Would you hold… or cash out? Comment your answer below. #sportscards #baseballcards #cardmarket #cardcollecting #tradingcards #sportsinvesting #aaronjudge #ohtani #cardcommunity

PSA Is Being SUED… And Nobody Stopped Submitting Cards | E54 BTB

The hobby is booming… but something feels off.In this episode, we break down everything happening around PSA right now—from a new antitrust lawsuit to missing high-value submissions, price hikes, and ongoing controversy around grading consistency.Even more surprising? PSA just set a record with over 2 million cards graded in a single month.So the real question is:If everyone is frustrated… why is nothing changing?What We Cover:Whatnot’s new seller cancellation policy (and why it matters)eBay making auction sales final (huge shift for the market)PSA’s lawsuit and what it actually meansThe missing card story that sparked outrageUpcharges, grading inconsistencies, and trust issuesTAG’s transparency vs PSA’s “black box”Why submissions are still skyrocketing despite all the noiseThe proposed PSA boycott in May — does it stand a chance?Key TakeawayThis isn’t just about PSA.It’s about trust, transparency, and where the hobby is headed next.Join the ConversationAre you still submitting to PSA?Would you switch graders?Is a boycott even realistic?Drop your thoughts below — we read everything.If You Enjoyed This EpisodeLike, subscribe, and share with someone deep in the hobby.

Should He Sell His Entire Card Collection?! (80% Serious…) | E52

RJ drops a bombshell—he’s seriously considering selling his entire sports card collection. Years of collecting, rare cards, one-of-ones, and serious value… all potentially gone.Is this a smart move ahead of a possible baseball market dip?Or a decision he’ll regret instantly?We get into:What his collection might actually be worthThe cards he refuses to sell (for now)The “keep only five” challengeWhy starting over is so temptingAnd whether he can actually pull the triggerThis quickly turns into part strategy, part therapy session.Should he sell everything… or walk it back?

Everything Going On in Sports Cards Right Now | E52

We kick things off in San Diego with an unforgettable night at a Padres game — insane atmosphere, elite fan experience, and a walk-off grand slam from Xander Bogaerts that had the stadium going crazy.But that’s just the beginning…We dive deep into the Topps Industry Conference in Phoenix — and ask the question no one else is asking:👉 Is the hobby actually being “advanced”… or just controlled?From only one grading company getting the spotlight, to the lack of real debate and innovation, we break down why this felt more like an echo chamber than a true industry event.Then it gets worse…A father and son pull a MASSIVE Lionel Messi auto — only to have it flagged as FAKE after grading.Now they’ve been waiting over a year for a resolution.Yeah… seriously.We unpack:The growing trust issues with grading companiesWhy PSA vs TAG is becoming a real conversationHow collectors are getting squeezedWhether the hobby is turning into gamblingAnd what it would actually take to disrupt the industryPlus:Early MLB season reactionsA dominant showing from Corbin CarrollMason Miller throwing absolute gasAnd why the Padres might have the BEST in-game experience in baseballIf you care about sports cards, collecting, or where the hobby is headed… this is a must-listen.What do YOU think:Is the hobby still about collecting… or has it become gambling?Drop your take in the comments — we’re featuring responses in future episodes.