Episode 27 - The 384k Kobe Case, Toyotathon Cards & Retail Red Flags

This week on the show, the guys are back to break down a wild week of six-figure sales and unexpected hobby crossovers. We kick things off with Hobby Headlines, looking at a massive auction result for a rare Kobe Bryant "All-Time Buckets" diamond autograph set that hammered for nearly $400k, plus a Shohei Ohtani Bowman Chrome that proves the Japanese superstar is still king of the market.

Also in the news: Is "Toyotathon" the new Hobby Holiday? We discuss the bizarre but brilliant collaboration between Toyota, Panini, and Jordan Love that has collectors in Wisconsin hunting for sweater relics. Plus, we preview the upcoming 2025 Topps Heritage High Number set, featuring the 1976 design and a stacked rookie class including Roki Sasaki and Dylan Crews.

In our Main Topic, things get serious as we discuss the dark side of the industry. We’re diving deep into reports of inappropriate behavior at retail stores and breaking down the latest controversy surrounding a grading company with a major conflict of interest. When does a "service" become a "scam"?

Finally, we wrap up with the Release Calendar (The Cup is here!) and reveal what we’ve added to our personal collections in What Ya Got In The Stack.