A Whatnot breaker with over 150,000 completed orders is accused of keeping a valuable rookie card and shutting down operations after telling a customer it would be shipped “ASAP.” Zach Mayes posted in the Facebook group “Sports Card SCAMMER TRACKER” on March 1 that Whatnot seller 808picknpullz never shipped a Konnor Griffin/Seth Hernandez Bowman Draft…
Steve Grad, the longtime Pawn Stars cast member and autograph authenticator, announced he is stepping back from his full-time role at Beckett Authentication after nearly a quarter-century with the company. “It was announced today by Beckett Authentication. I will be coming more of an advisor consultant role with them. No longer going to be on…
Jared and Jacob West, owners of Case Hit Kings, have acquired Forensic Card Grading (FCG) effective January 2026, signaling a renewed push for collector-focused card grading services. The Mansfield, Texas-based brothers built a national following through live-stream sales on Whatnot and an active card show presence. With the FCG acquisition, they’re positioning the company as…
Influencer Babz (@BabzOnTheMic) has shared a detailed breakdown of his recent face-to-face meetings with Fanatics Founder and CEO Michael Rubin in New York City. The meetings spanned Sunday and Monday after Babz arrived early due to a blizzard, giving him several hours of direct access to Rubin and his executive team. Babz (right) with Fanatics…
A California-based sports card wholesaler is suing a Michigan card shop and its owner for $253,000 in unpaid merchandise, according to a federal lawsuit filed in October 2025. Sords Card Emporium LLC (San Francisco) claims it shipped $435,000 worth of sports and Pokémon cards to House of Hits Sports Cards, LLC and owner Mike Karjo…
Leaked internal documents have pulled back the curtain on Fanatics Collectibles’ private meetings and partner strategies during the 2025 National Sports Collectors Convention (NSCC). The documents, labeled “Privileged & Confidential,” detail the company’s aggressive focus on a hand-picked group of breakers, hobby shops, and distributors. The leak includes a “Participants Sales” leaderboard, ranking Fanatics’ top partners by their…
A sophisticated fraud ring is targeting high-end trading card shops across the country, leaving owners empty-handed and out tens of thousands in inventory. According to a police report filed by Ryan Van Oost, co-owner of CardsHQ, a group of thieves has been running a “repetitious” Apple Pay scam since late 2024, with total losses estimated…
State Line Sports Cards’ of Grayslake, IL grand opening was supposed to be a celebration. Instead, it turned into a crime scene. A thief walked off with a massive haul: a Caleb Williams & Rome Odunze Black Pandora Downtown, and a Panini Black Hobby Box. The shop didn’t blink. They pulled high-def surveillance and went…
Topps sent an email to their “Authorized Partners” requesting they change their Instagram profile picture to the Gold Logoman at 9am for the 2025-26 Topps Chrome Basketball launch. They described it as a “unified switch” to show the community the product’s return. Multiple dealers complied. Sports Card Investor, Backyard Breaks, Burbank Cards, Layton Sports Cards,…
The Hobby Box UK has accused Fanatics employees of rigging box breaks and funneling high-value cards to specific dealers. The most explosive claim? A Fanatics employee allegedly told multiple breakers at the May 2025 London Card Show that he knew exactly who would pull a 1/1 Cristiano Ronaldo autograph—because the card was sitting in his…
PSA is beatable, but not by playing their game. You can’t out-corporate them. You can’t out-spend them. You beat them by being faster, cheaper, and more trustworthy. By hiring the right face for the brand. And by relentlessly attacking their weak points. Someone just needs the guts to actually compete. >PSA Buys Beckett>Mets Owner Beat…
Via The New York Times: The company that owns PSA just swallowed Beckett whole. Collectors announced Monday it’s acquiring Beckett Media—yes, THAT Beckett. The grading company. The price guides. The magazines. Wholesale distributor Southern Hobby was not apart of the deal. >Wholesale Distributor List Nat Turner CEO Nat Turner promises Beckett will stay “independent” with its…
Just months after catching their own employee stealing $20,000 in product, CardsHQ finds itself on the other side of a theft case—as the buyer of stolen goods. Andre Deshawn Allen, 25, of Hampton, Georgia, was arrested December 2 after allegedly selling multiple boxes of stolen trading cards to CardsHQ on October 29. Andre Allen According…
Since 2025 Topps Chrome Update released on December 10, Fanatics Live breaker Filthbomb Breaks has pulled six MLB Rookie Debut Patch Autographs (1/1s) in just days—including back-to-back-to-back patches in the same case. With 270 total debut patches in the checklist, pulling six this quickly is statistically extraordinary. Much of the hobby commentary on this is…
Stephen Adams, a 40-year-old former employee and breaker at Cards HQ in Marietta, Georgia, was arrested in February 2025 on theft charges for allegedly stealing over $19,600 worth of trading cards. >VIDEO: Breaker says I’m Innocent!>CardsHQ Breaker Arrested Stephen Adams Sports Card Radio has obtained the full police report, which reveals new details about how…
March 5, 2025 – Stockton, CA – Collectors are reporting that no LeBron James autographs from 2024 Topps Chrome McDonald’s All-American Basketball set have surfaced on the open market. The issue, first raised by collector Grayson on X is casting doubt on Topps’ transparency and production practices. Somebody over at Topps needs to please explain…
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[BREAKING NEWS]: Panini in Hot Water Again! Alleged Fake Anthony Richardson Autographs Spark Investigation Hot off the press! Panini, the same folks who previously dished out questionable autographs of Dak Prescott and Luka Doncic, is now under the microscope for possibly peddling fake Anthony Richardson signatures in their 2023 Panini Prizm football collection. That’s right,…
Life comes at these Instagram sports card “gurus” pretty fast. Santiago Sports located in Matawan, NJ recently posted to IG some cards they purchased. The owner of the store, Tyler (a.k.a. “Man Purse”) seemed excited about his latest score. He even asked his loyal IG following how he should sell the cards, “What would you…
The sports card collecting community is abuzz with speculations and questions about the actions of none other than Geoff Wilson, also known as ‘The Sports Card Investor.’ It all revolves around a peculiar flip that has raised eyebrows and ignited a fiery debate within the hobby. The Flip That Caught Everyone’s Attention:It all began with…
CardCollector2, a prominent figure in the sports card collecting community, finds himself in the midst of controversy as allegations swirl regarding the source of his prized mystery boxes. Recently, an Instagram account by the name of Riskmanager067 has stirred the pot, dropping cryptic hints suggesting that CardCollector2 may be in possession of loaded boxes obtained…
Packman, the YouTube sensation known for his thrilling sports card unboxing videos, has just dropped a collaboration with Arena Club that left some scratching their head. During the video, Packman stumbled upon a 2012 Topps Peyton Manning Reprint card that had been graded as an original. Looking at Packman’s online showroom found on Arena Club,…
Ready for a hard truth pill about group breaks? Buckle up, because this isn’t your typical fawning praise for these so-called “fun” activities. Group breaks, those enticing sessions where you pay someone else to open packs for you, might sound cool, but they’re the hobby’s silent killer. Yep, you heard it right – they’re part…
Victor Wembanyama Autograph Steals the Show… But Wait! Recently, Stryker Breaks hit a jackpot—a #/5 Victor Wembanyama autograph card from Topps Allen & Ginter! One recently sold on eBay for $5,700. The card was to be randomized to the participants who joined the break. But hang on to your hats, because there’s a twist! There…
Did you hear about the record-breaking attendance at the 2023 National Sports Collectors Convention (NSCC)? I’m sure the hobby positivity crowd told you. Seemed like every influencer was there with a camera. But hang on, folks. This paradise for sports enthusiasts isn’t all sunshine and rainbows. Flashback to 2007, a year when the NSCC had…
Listen up, sports memorabilia fans. You think buying into Mickey Mantle’s boyhood home is the investment of a lifetime? Think again. Rally, a collectibles company, is practically begging you to buy a $7 share of this dilapidated piece of history located in Commerce, Oklahoma. Well, we’re here to tell you, don’t fall for it. >ESPN:…
The Sports Card Controversy That’s Shaking Up YouTube Hold on to your wallets dorks and sports card fans, because we’ve got some piping hot tea spilling all over your trading card binders! Video Trilogy: >Exposing a Sports Card Repack SCAM?>my response / APOLOGY to being called a SCAMMER>Reaction to a Sports Card Influencers Apology Justin…
Talk about a party foul in the sports card world, people! Overtime Rips, a prominent card breaker, just pulled a fast one and let’s just say, the fan base is LIT with outrage. >10/30/2023 Update: Overtime Rips apologized in an Instagram post. In the statement, the company owners said the breaker would no longer be…
What Just Went Down? Hold onto your hats, card collectors! Shai Rahman, aka @Shaiwayvlogs on Instagram and the Co-Founder of Fund Your Cards, just got caught up in some eBay shenanigans. You won’t believe this! It looks like Shai has been artificially jacking up bids on his own eBay listings! > @Shaiwayvlogs eBay Account The…
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The Dispute Begins Instagram seller StackofSlabs recently sold a Temarr Johnson Orange Prizm card for a whopping $3300. This transaction would have been like any other high-value deal, had it not been for the way the card was reportedly shipped. The buyer raised concerns after receiving the package, claiming it arrived empty. To add to…
The World Wrestling Entertainment (WWE) has reportedly terminated its contract with Panini due to a breach of contract. According to sports business reporter Darren Rovell, this unexpected termination took place two weeks ago when there were still over two years left in the agreement between the two entities. Panini’s Breach and Potential Legal Actions Panini,…
Recently, a collector brought to light an issue with Panini’s redemption process. For the uninitiated, a redemption card is essentially an “IOU” inserted in a pack, indicating that the collector will receive a specific card at a later date, usually because the athlete hasn’t signed the card in time for the product’s release. This collector’s…
Breaking news, card collectors! It seems we’ve got some trading card turbulence brewing, and this time, it’s involving none other than the ‘WhatNot’ seller, Binky Breaks! UPDATE: Binky Breaks in Hot Water: Unshipped Cards & an Unreachable Online Presence A concerned collector recently aired out their grievances on a hot Facebook group dedicated to exposing…
COMC (Check Out My Cards) has raised eyebrows by including David ‘Gelf’ Gelfman, a previously implicated shill bidder and group break scammer, in their group breaking program. Notably, Gelfman oversees the National Sports Collectors Convention Group Break Pavilion and is the proprietor of Ripping Wax Inc. However, his beginnings into the group breaking realm was…
In a recent revelation on Reddit, a former insider at the popular sports card break company, Backyard Breaks, has come forward with claims suggesting unethical business practices. The whistleblower, who has chosen to remain anonymous, expressed growing concerns over what they described as a systematic approach to deceive avid collectors and buyers. Update: Reddit Mods…
Customer Service Complaint: Steel City Collectibles In a rapidly expanding world of sports card collecting, trust between customers and retailers remains paramount. However, a recent complaint received by Sports Card Radio reveals that some users may be facing unexpected roadblocks when attempting to complete their transactions. A customer we will call Dave, an enthusiast of…
Hold up, card collectors! We’ve gotten wind of some seriously suspect behavior over at the Backyard Rips mystery pack shows. Our sources are dishing out that this show might be raking in a whopping $500,000! Say what?! The episode that’s got everyone talking? The one from September 1, 2023 with none other than Sam Nubz…
Whoa! Chasing Cardboard, the YouTube channel that every card collector has on their favorite list, just landed a huge VICTORY on their.
The Bomb Drops: Juan Garcia aka Mr. CardPorn Goes Juan-Gone! Hey, #thehobby nation! Hold onto your trading cards ’cause this is about to blow your mind! Juan Garcia, the man who once claimed to be “your friendly hobby watchdog” under the handle CardPorn, has vaporized from the social sphere. Twitter? Deleted. YouTube? Bye-bye. Instagram? Ghosted….
Watchdog or Con Dog? The Scandalous Tale of How an Alleged ‘Hobby Hero’ Almost Pulled Off a Million-Dollar Scam! Hold the front page, folks! We got a story that makes ‘The Great Gatsby’ look like a kid’s tale. An anonymous ‘watchdog’ of #thehobby, boasting 100K+ followers, was on the brink of flipping a Michael Jordan…
The Promise: Gold Mine or Fool’s Gold? Hey, collectors, get ready to be “wowed” by the 2023 Panini Donruss Elite NFL Trading Card Box—oh wait, actually don’t. With promises of 2 autos, 1 memorabilia, and a bunch of rookies and inserts, you’d think we found the Willy Wonka Golden Ticket of sports cards. Spoiler alert:…
The Cards Are on the Table, and They’re Red Hot! Buckle up, card collectors and legal eagles! The court documents are flying, and the drama is REAL. The trustee of AAA Sports, Inc., which is the legal name for the bankrupt card company Wild Card, just picked up a $25 million win against Panini America….
Hyped to Flop? Alright, collectors, the Panini Prizm Draft Picks Collegiate Football Trading Card Box for 2023 is here, but should you care? It’s selling the dream of 4 autographs, 4 Silver Prizm Parallels, and 8 Prizm Parallels per box, but are these stats just glossy distractions from an underwhelming set? 🤔📉 First Off the…
The Guy Behind the Glam! Hold onto your collector caps, peeps! Kevin O’Neil is a name you might want to jot down if you’re into the sports card biz. So, why’s he on our radar? ‘Cause he just got hired as the new CEO of Leaf Trading Cards. What’s His Deal? Kevin O’Neil isn’t just…