Panini For Sale? Deep Thoughts On the Hobby’s Biggest Shake-Up | [Midweek] Behind the Breaks

14/11/2025 28 min

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We’re back with a midweek episode of Behind the Breaks — and this one’s a good one. Matt and RJ break in the new studio, recap recent guests, and tackle the biggest headlines shaking the hobby.From Panini’s rumored sale to Fanatics’ growing monopoly, to World Series free agency, we’re diving deep into what collectors, sellers, and investors need to know right now.We also talk:The  ⁨@1KCardProject⁩  with Coach Mac and why “deliberate collecting” might be the future.The rise of  ⁨@eBay⁩  Live and how it could change live selling forever.Downtowns vs. Box Toppers — are case hits worth the hype?Why Pat Tillman’s Downtown might be the perfect storytelling card.How free agency and player trades affect card values.And of course… RJ’s Card of the Week: a stunning 2020 Bo Bichette Stadium Club Chrome Refractor that just might be the prettiest card in the hobby.This episode’s equal parts fun, debate, and insight — perfect for collectors who love to nerd out on the stories behind the cards.Timestamps:00:00 – Welcome back + New studio reveal03:30 – Catching up on the 1000 Card Project (Coach Mac)07:40 – eBay Live: what sellers need to know12:50 – Panini sale rumors + hobby monopoly talk20:15 – Downtowns, Box Toppers, and the Pat Tillman card28:50 – World Series recap:  ⁨@Dodgers⁩  vs.  ⁨@bluejays⁩ 36:00 – Free agency predictions + card value impact47:30 – The state of football cards mid-season55:10 – RJ’s Card of the Week: Bo Bichette 2020 Stadium Club Chrome Refractor01:04:00 – Closing thoughts + community shout-outsLinks & Mentions:Listen to Coach Mac and The 1000 Card Project — https://youtu.be/E5EXyAwrEmY?si=J7Yc3qVZ8IamieVhNext week: Head of eBay Live joins Behind the Breaks!Join the conversation: Comment below — are Downtowns overrated or iconic?

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