About this episode

Josh and Michael discuss the implications of Victor Wembanyama's performance on the basketball card market and explore various card releases and auction items.

Victor Wembanyama didn't make the Finals.Again.So what does that mean for basketball cards?This week on Talking Shop, Josh and Michael discuss the health of the basketball card market, whether Wemby can truly become the face of the hobby, and who could be next if collectors start looking elsewhere.Plus:🏈 Brady & Gronk's game-used Super Bowl touchdown football heads to auction🇺🇸 One of the earliest printed copies of the Declaration of Independence hits Goldin🚀 A Buzz Lightyear card shocks collectors with a massive sale price📈 PSA's reported submission backlog explodes after its grading changes📦 New releases including:2026 Topps Series 2 BaseballLeaf Vivid BaseballTopps Merlin Premier League SoccerTopps Chrome FriendsSelect NASCARTopps Chrome DisneyCosmic Chrome FootballTopps Chrome Cactus Jack BasketballBecause every card has a story.

People in this episode

Hosts: Josh, Michael

Topics covered

• basketball cards
• market health
• auction items
• PSA backlog
• new card releases

Keywords

• Victor Wembanyama
• basketball card market
• PSA backlog
• Brady Gronk auction
• new card releases

Mentioned in this episode

Organizations: PSA, Goldin

Products: 2026 Topps Series 2 Baseball, Leaf Vivid Baseball, Topps Merlin Premier League Soccer, Topps Chrome Friends, Select NASCAR, Topps Chrome Disney, Cosmic Chrome Football, Topps Chrome Cactus Jack Basketball

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