Is Topps' Pricing a Problem? Probstein Back on eBay

Sports Cards Nonsense

Mike and Jesse dive into the biggest market movers and the hottest debates—starting with whether Topps' pricing strategy a problem for collectors?

They break down the shocking $3,300 starting price and $1,625 final price for the Topps Chrome Basketball Jumbo First Day Issue in a rapid-fire Dutch Auction. They also discuss how these massive price discrepancies impact the hobby and whether it's sustainable.

The guys are joined by Tory from DCSports87 to preview a massive 2-night eBay Live event featuring a high-profile lineup of cards, including a Luka Doncic NTRPA and the MJ 1984 Star Rookie card. They also look at comps on the MJ card as well as other highly desired cards like Kobe autos, which will be featured in the live. Be sure to check that out here!

In today's mailbag listeners wrote in asking about the current state of 'Whatnot' enforcement, key buying trends and the economics of card grading strategies to maximize profits.

Let us know in the comments: Do you think Topps' pricing model is a problem?

Our listeners get the Harry’s Plus Trial Set for only $10 at https://www.Harrys.com/Nonsense

Be sure to use code: NONSENSE #Harryspod #Sponsored

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Mike and Jesse dive into the biggest market movers and the hottest debates—starting with whether Topps' pricing strategy a problem for collectors?

They break down the shocking $3,300 starting price and $1,625 final price for the Topps Chrome Basketball Jumbo First Day Issue in a rapid-fire Dutch Auction. They also discuss how these massive price discrepancies impact the hobby and whether it's sustainable.

The guys are joined by Tory from DCSports87 to preview a massive 2-night eBay Live event featuring a high-profile lineup of cards, including a Luka Doncic NTRPA and the MJ 1984 Star Rookie card. They also look at comps on the MJ card as well as other highly desired cards like Kobe autos, which will be featured in the live. Be sure to check that out here!

In today's mailbag listeners wrote in asking about the current state of 'Whatnot' enforcement, key buying trends and the economics of card grading strategies to maximize profits.

Let us know in the comments: Do you think Topps' pricing model is a problem?

Our listeners get the Harry’s Plus Trial Set for only $10 at https://www.Harrys.com/Nonsense

Be sure to use code: NONSENSE #Harryspod #Sponsored

Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

2025-12-05 69 min
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