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Podcast: Sports Cards Live
Episode: “It’s Not Illegal” Isn’t Good Enough + Hobby Trust on Trial + House Bids vs Shill Bids
Description: We pivot from auction ethics to the field: why some sellers use fourth-party consignors for marketing/storytelling, how that hype can shape comps, and where hidden reserves and so-called house bids blur the line with shilling. We also debate the eBay Authenticity bottleneck—security benefits vs. week-long delays even on graded cards—and when BIN/Best Offer beats auction “dopamine.” Then a data-driven NFL checkpoint: which QBs are over-/under-achieving vs. preseason expectations, how MVP narratives (stats, legacy, redemption arcs) move prices, and where Prizm PSA-10s look hot or frothy.
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