In this closing segment of Episode 277, Jeremy is joined by Chris McGill and Ben Hossler for a wide-ranging discussion on grading instability, repack legitimacy, and the state of trust in the hobby.
As SGC leadership changes and PSA steps into new territory with repacks, collectors are asking harder questions and this roundtable doesn’t shy away from them. Chris shares platform-level insights, Ben brings sharp data-driven analysis, and Jeremy guides the conversation toward what matters most: integrity, transparency, and collector confidence.
Topics include:
The hobby’s reaction to SGC’s leadership shift and Collectors’ long game
PSA’s repack alignment with CardsHQ - and what’s at stake reputationally
Why "fairness certification" isn’t a cure-all and might be a warning sign
How flipping, content, and market behavior intersect with responsibility
Ben on shifting collector behavior, risk tolerance, and confidence erosion
Chris on platform ethics and Card Ladder’s role in an evolving market
Why reputation is the real product and who’s still earning it
Ben closes the episode with a strong call to action: where the hobby needs to step up
This is a clear-eyed conversation for collectors who care about where the hobby goes next.
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