How to Spot Fake Autographs: A Former Forger Speaks Out, Plus the Biggest Chases in 2025’s Non-Sport Releases

<p>In this episode of <strong>Hobby Nonsense</strong>, <strong>Jesse</strong> and <strong>Ray</strong> open with breaking news that’s shaking the hobby: reports of <strong>hundreds of millions of dollars in forged autographs and fake certificates of authenticity</strong>. With autograph collectors now facing serious risks, the team brings on a uniquely qualified guest—<strong>Cliff Panezich</strong>, a former forger who once ran a <strong>multi-million dollar counterfeit autograph operation</strong>.</p><p>Cliff pulls back the curtain on the forgery world, sharing:</p><ul><li><p><strong>Tips for spotting fake signatures</strong><br></p></li><li><p><strong>Which marketplaces and items are most vulnerable</strong><br></p></li><li><p>And how collectors can <strong>protect themselves from getting burned</strong><br></p></li></ul><p>Before that explosive interview, Jesse shares how he <strong>pulled the most expensive card of his life during a recent break</strong>, and explains how <strong>non-sport card breaks work</strong> for collectors who haven’t tried them yet.</p><p>Later in the show, Jesse and Ray break down <strong>the biggest chase cards</strong> from recent non-sport releases like:</p><ul><li><p><strong>Topps Chrome Marvel</strong><br></p></li><li><p><strong>Star Wars Masterwork</strong><br></p></li><li><p><strong>Fleer Brilliants Superman and more</strong><br></p></li></ul><p>The episode wraps with a look at how <strong>Labubu’s explosive growth</strong> is shaking up the collectible world—its parent company Pop Mart is now reportedly <strong>larger than Mattel and Hasbro combined</strong>—and an update on an upcoming <strong>giveaway from Courtyard.io</strong>.</p>