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Podcast: Sports Cards Live
Episode: Slabnostic Collecting, Grading Real Talk & the PSA Spell – w/ Junk Wax Hero
Description: In Part 1 of Episode 274 of Sports Cards Live, Jeremy Lee and co-host Joe Poirot welcome Mike from Junk Wax Hero for a deep dive into grading philosophies, card aesthetics, and the growing “slabnostic” movement. Mike shares why he’s done submitting to PSA, how CGC’s partnership with JSA is shifting autograph value perceptions, and why collectors may be waking up from the “PSA spell.”
Mike breaks down his views on grading Hall of Fame rookie autographs, the CGC + JSA partnership, and why eye appeal continues to gain ground over grade. We also hear about Joe’s recent visit to Burbank Spo...