The Hobby’s Breaking Point? $10K Leaf Boxes, WWII Nazi Cards & Pokémon Buyers Getting Burned

<p>This week on <em>Hobby Nonsense</em>, Jesse and Ray open the show by addressing concerns surrounding PSA’s buyback system and whether the issues collectors are seeing are simply flaws — or signs of something more intentional.</p><p>Then they’re joined by <strong>Tory Hermens of DCSports87</strong> for a deep discussion on <strong>what truly drives the value of a sketch card</strong>: the artist, the character, or the quality of the piece itself. They also debate whether non-sport products should include less popular characters, and which direction the collector migration is moving — are sports collectors entering non-sports, or are non-sport collectors shifting into sports?</p><p>Tory also breaks down the release of <strong>Topps Star Wars Galaxy</strong>, explaining what sets this year’s product apart — and reveals a <strong>huge announcement</strong>: 👉 <strong>DCSports87 will be offering a special 95% payout on all Star Wars Galaxy cards consigned to them.</strong> A massive incentive for Star Wars collectors looking to move big hits.</p><p>After the interview, Jesse and Ray discuss a new <strong>WWII product from Historic Autographs</strong> that takes a very unusual approach to Nazi-related cards. They also touch on the upcoming <strong>Leaf Red Carpet</strong> release — the most expensive non-sport product ever at <strong>$10,000 a box</strong> — and whether any box at that price could truly offer a return.</p><p>The show closes with the wild <strong>Kabuto King Pokémon story</strong>, and a warning: while the viral moment has positive aspects, many collectors are paying <strong>100x the value</strong> of the card and could be left holding the bag.</p>