Fanatics Fest vs. The National + Zeagley AI Grading Hoax + Flippers Invading Vintage?

In the final segment of Episode 273, Chris McGill, Josh Adams, and Ben Burrows join Jeremy for a fast-paced discussion packed with sharp insights and hobby laughs. Ben shares behind-the-scenes details on the ballooning scale of Fanatics Fest, including the event’s planned expansion to the full 3.3 million sq. ft. of the Javits Center—raising big questions about its future vs. the National. Chris and Jeremy unpack why these shows can (and should) coexist, and why Fanatics Fest might be best for families, while the National remains a collector’s Mecca. Then the crew exposes the bizarre rise and quick disappearance of Zeagley AI Grading, a new company that ghosted Fanatics Fest, used Google Voice numbers, and claimed DraftKings investment—with zero receipts. The episode ends with a collector-driven roundtable: 📌 What happens when flippers invade your lane? 📌 How do collectors respond when their niche becomes trendy? 📌 Is it time to “zag” when others zig? 📌 And what the heck is “own appeal”? It’s the perfect way to close out another longform Saturday night in the hobby. Each week we tackle hot hobby headlines with a rotating panel of hobbyists, taking your questions and comments! We are likely to go into overtime so join us live grab your favorite beverage and snacks and bring your questions and comments as they will be in play. Originally aired Saturday June 28, 2025 Sports Cards Live has recently been ranked #5 among Feedspot's top 90 Sports Card podcasts https://podcast.feedspot.com/sports_card_podcasts/ Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices