Jul 12, 2026
Heritage's Controversial Auction + Who Really Owns These Cards? + Darren Rovell Joins
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Episode summary
The hobby's biggest controversy just got even bigger.
Jeremy Lee opens the episode with David Chase, discussing National budgeting, the summer auction season, Michael Jordan's renewed partnership with Upper Deck, and the latest hobby headlines before welcoming investigative journalist Darren Rovell for an in-depth conversation about one of the most controversial stories in recent hobby history.
Together they unpack the former Collectible fractional assets now being sold through Heritage Auctions, the legal authority behind the sales, the ethical questions surrounding the proceeds, what this means for former investors, and why the story is far from over.
In this episode:
Heritage's controversial fractional asset auctions
Who really owns these collectibles?
Can former investors recover their money?
Legal rights vs. ethical responsibility
Why another major auction house reportedly passed
Michael Jordan's new Upper Deck Legacy Partner agreement
National buying strategies and managing the hobby budget
Whether you're a collector, investor, dealer, or simply passionate about the hobby, this is one conversation you won't want to miss.
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