Behind the Breaks
Behind the Breaks
Podcast Description
Welcome to "Behind the Breaks,” a podcast that delves into the dynamic world of trading card breaking, where passion meets profit and community thrives.
Whether you're a collector, a seller, or simply curious about the magic behind the cardboard, our podcast is your gateway to the heart and soul of the hobby.
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The podcast explores a variety of topics within the trading card world including sports card breaking, collector experiences, and entrepreneurial journeys. Episodes feature intriguing discussions about NBA legends, hobby controversies, and success stories such as starting a breaking business. Examples include deep dives into Stuart Gray's NBA career and the unique challenges faced by entrepreneurs like Emerald City Rips.

Welcome to “Behind the Breaks,” a podcast that delves into the dynamic world of trading card breaking, where passion meets profit and community thrives.
Whether you’re a collector, a seller, or simply curious about the magic behind the cardboard, our podcast is your gateway to the heart and soul of the hobby.
PSA and Collectors Holdings filed a motion to dismiss the antitrust lawsuit — and their defense? ”We did it to meet demand.” We break down the Herfindahl-Hirschman Index (HHI), the actual Department of Justice standard for measuring monopolies, and why PSA's score of 6,728 is 3.7X the federal threshold for anti-competitive behavior.Plus: SGC's grading volume collapsed 61% within two months of the Collectors Holdings acquisition — and those numbers come straight from the lawsuit. We call it what it is.Also in this episode:- The latest weekly grading numbers: PSA, CGC, Beckett, SGC, and TAG- TAG saw an 81% single-week drop — what's going on?- Is the PSA Value tier pause driving a surge to competitors?- Target breaks factory seals on Pokemon ETBs to stop scalpers- On this day in baseball history: a 15-year-old faced Stan Musial in the majorsThe hobby is moving fast. We're keeping up.Subscribe so you don't miss weekly card market breakdowns, grading news, and hobby deep dives.—TIMESTAMPS:0:00 – Intro & On This Day: Joe Nuxhall, baseball's youngest pitcher (June 10, 1944)3:11 – PSA/Collectors Holdings files motion to dismiss antitrust lawsuit4:50 – Breaking down the Herfindahl-Hirschman Index (HHI) — the DOJ's monopoly test6:49 – The ”murder of SGC” — 61% grading drop after acquisition8:09 – Discovery, deflection, and what happens if this goes to court13:33 – Weekly grading numbers: PSA up 31%, TAG down 81%19:40 – TAG 2026: newcomer worth it after PSA's pause?24:14 – Target breaks seals on Pokemon products to stop scalpers34:08 – Chicago Bears to Hammond, Indiana — good or bad for the community?40:08 – Wrap-up—Behind the Breaks is your weekly source for MLB sports card hobby news, grading industry analysis, card market trends, and the occasional baseball history deep cut.

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