700 COLLECTORS Commented… Here’s What They Want Gone!

This week on the Weekly Rookie Card Report, we’re tackling one of the biggest hobby debates of the year! 🔥 Should collectors remove the security seal from the 2025 Topps Chrome Update Basketball? We examine Topps’ new release policy, what it means for collectors, and whether opening these products has fundamentally changed. ⚽ Erling Haaland is on fire… but are buyers making a costly mistake? We break down the hype, discuss which cards deserve attention, and explain why not every “rookie card” is created equal. 💬 Question of the Week: A recent Facebook discussion generated more than 700 collector comments asking: “If you could erase one hobby trend forever, what would it be?” We’ll reveal the biggest vote-getters and share our thoughts on what trends are helping—or hurting—the hobby. Also in this episode: • The National Sports Collectors Convention allocates 50 dealer tables to eight international countries. • Michael Jordan authenticates and verifies his own rookie card. • More hobby news, quick hits, and stories you won’t want to miss. And finally… 👀 Is the “True Rookie Card” concept beginning to gain traction? More collectors seem to be asking the right questions about licensing, distribution, and what truly defines a rookie card. We discuss why this conversation may be bigger than ever. What hobby trend would YOU erase forever? Let us know in the comments! Shoutouts to: ‪@stackingslabs‬ podcast episode: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast... ‪@eMcPigskin‬ https://x.com/eddiemcpigskin/status/2... If you enjoy thoughtful sports card analysis, hobby news, rookie card history, and collector education, be sure to Like, Subscribe, and Share. Ad / Disclosure: Some links below are paid promotional links. If you click and buy something, I may receive a commission at no extra cost to you. This channel is sponsored by Card Ladder. Find sales data for any trading card in one place. Affiliate link here: https://app.cardladder.com/signup?via... ⬇️ Check out these other sources ⬇️ Amazon link to my book: https://amzn.to/4690H0L PayPal link to my book (direct): https://bit.ly/buybookdirect Rookie Card Guidelines & Best Practices: https://bit.ly/the10crcv2 Pre-War Glossary w/ American Card Catalog Table: https://truerookiecards.com/american-... My Website: https://truerookiecards.com Apple Podcast: https://bit.ly/victor-rcs-apple-pod Victor, Your RC Resource #SportsCards #RookieCards #ToppsChrome #BasketballCards #ErlingHaaland #SoccerCards #NationalSportsCollectorsConvention #MichaelJordan #PSA #CardCollecting #TheRookieCardSpecialist