Passion or Pumping? + The Problem With MBA + What Really Makes Someone a Flipper?

When does sharing your passion for a card become "pumping" it? Jeremy Lee and David Chase tackle one of the hobby's favorite accusations: that anyone publicly talking about cards they love must be pumping them. Is there a meaningful difference between genuinely sharing your enthusiasm and deliberately creating hype because you're planning to sell? They discuss how collectors influence and inspire one another, why discovering new collecting lanes is part of the fun, and why being accused of pumping isn't going to stop them from talking about cards they're excited about. The conversation then turns to MBA and eye appeal. Should MBA disclose cards that were submitted but didn't receive a sticker? Does charging based on card value create a potential conflict of interest? Is MBA primarily a tool for flippers, or does it provide real value to collectors looking for exceptional examples within a grade? Jeremy also explains why he would rather trust his own eye than pay a premium for someone else's eye appeal assessment. Finally, what exactly is a "money grab," and why has making money become such a dirty phrase in the hobby? They dig into flipping, dealers, auction houses and the distinction between buying a card to collect versus buying it with the intention of selling it. Check out The Hobby Spectrum:thehobbyspectrum.com Discover cards across the hobby with Auction Wire:auctionwire.aiUse code SCL for 30 days free. Research your cards with Card Ladder:Use promo code SCL Pick up a copy of Pops and Comps: Truths, Insights, and Psychology Behind the Numbers That Drive the Sports Card Market by Jeremy Lee on Amazon. Subscribe to Sports Cards Live on YouTube and wherever you listen to podcasts, and follow Jeremy on Instagram @jlee_sportscardslive. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices