Sep 9, 2025

Scams, Scalpers & SpongeBob?! The Hobby Gets Weird

<p>In this week’s episode of <em>Hobby Nonsense</em>, Jesse and Ray dig into some of the biggest conversations shaking up the non-sport card hobby:</p><ul><li><p>The <strong>marketing problem</strong> in non-sports cards and why it lags behind sports cards in engagement.<br></p></li><li><p>The upcoming <strong>Pokémon Ultra Premium Collection boxes dropping in November</strong>, and why collectors are buzzing about these two massive releases.<br></p></li><li><p><strong>Scams in the hobby</strong> — how vendors are dealing with fake cards, plus reactions to viral social videos exposing the issue.<br></p></li><li><p><strong>PSA former employee exposes what we all need to STOP doing. </strong>Plus, why newer PSA slabs are starting to sell for higher values.<br></p></li><li><p>The scalper debate: some events are finding ways to stop them, but it raises the question — <strong>are scalpers really that bad for the hobby?</strong><br></p></li><li><p>Finally, the announcement of the <strong>Topps SpongeBob Anniversary set</strong>, which could be one of the most fun and collectible non-sport products of the year.<br></p></li></ul><p>From scams to SpongeBob, this episode has it all — tune in for real talk on the news, controversies, and products shaping the non-sport world.</p>