PSA Just Exposed a $200M Fake Card Scandal…

PSA President Ryan Hoge joins the crew! This week, we’re going deep with the President of PSA to discuss their new fraud protection program, authenticity guarantees, and the future of the grading giant. Is PSA’s massive submission volume a sign of market health or a warning? The crew debates. Also in this episode... Fanatics x FIFA: What the massive new licensing deal means for the future of soccer cards and international collecting. Gear Up: A look at BCW’s new graded storage tech and the cold, hard realities of the hobby business. The Chaos: Plenty of market arguments and Sports Cards Nonsense energy. If you care about the market, the business, or just a good hobby debate, this one is for you. 2026 Bowman Baseball Release: https://www.topps.com/pages/bowman-baseball 0:00 – PSA’s biggest submission days in 4 years?! 3:02 – Mike tears another leg muscle playing basketball 7:18 – Why sports card market predictions keep failing 9:35 – Jason Tatum market regrets 15:05 – Bowman Baseball 2026 hype begins 22:10 – Fanatics acquires FIFA licensing rights 25:28 – Why the FIFA deal is massive for the hobby 31:40 – Is this the end for Panini? 35:10 – PSA President Ryan Hoge joins the show 36:05 – PSA prevented $200M in fake cards 40:18 – Most fake cards: Mantle, Jordan & Wagner 46:00 – Why counterfeiters target cheaper cards 52:20 – PSA’s authenticity guarantee explained 1:02:14 – PSA turnaround times getting worse 1:10:55 – Is the sports card hobby still booming? Sports Cards Nonsense is your home for all things sports cards and collectibles. Tune in Monday and Thursday to SCN, Tuesday to Nonsense on Ice, Wednesday to The Gordy Bonker Show, and Thursday to The Hobby Handbook. Whether you're a vintage card collector, love Pokemon cards, have a sports card collection, or all of the above, we have you covered. Follow Sports Cards Nonsense: https://www.tiktok.com/@sportscardsnonsense https://www.instagram.com/sports_cards_nonsense/ https://x.com/SCN_Pod https://www.facebook.com/groups/sportscardsnonsense