Listen "143 Card Challenge, New PSA Grading, & a Shocking Hobby Scandal | [E24] Behind the Breaks"
Episode Synopsis
We’re packing our cases (smart ones, apparently) and heading to The National! In this episode, RJ reveals his insane quest to collect 143 base cards of one single player—Katie Zelem—for Parkside’s Project Purple challenge. Meanwhile, Matt’s hunting vintage Formula 1 and keeping an eye out for that one-of-one wall art for the studio.But it’s not all fun and foil packs. A major hobby scandal just rocked the community, and we break down the latest on the forged memorabilia and what it means for collectors. We also dig into PSA’s new comic book grading service, limited-run PSA Magazines, and the rise of James Bond-style smart cases for your slabs.🔍 Topics we cover:What is Project Purple & why RJ needs 143 Katie Zelem #181 base cardsOur game plan for The National (and how you can trade with us)The forged autograph scandal shaking the hobbyWhy sticker autos might be on the chopping blockPSA’s move into comic grading & collectible magazine coversA wild new smart case with real-time card trackingWhat to expect from the next evolution of the hobby👀 Got a Katie Zelem #181 base card? Let’s trade!📬 DM us or say hi at The National — we’ll be walking the floor all week!—🎧 Listen & Subscribe: https://www.behindthebreaks.com📺 Watch More: https://www.youtube.com/@Behind_theBreaks📲 Follow us: @Behind_TheBreaks on all socials
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