00:00 - Introduction to the Weekly Sports Card Update 🎥

• Overview of the show discussing weekly sports card market news.
• This week noted as quieter compared to previous ones.

00:48 - Release of 2026 Topps Flagship Football ⚽

• 2026 Topps flagship football product launched with jumbos priced around $279.
• Discussion on overprinting and expected values of cards; some sought-after cards may have high price points.

04:00 - Notable Sales from All Kings Inserts 💰

• Key sales include a Mahomes card listed for $10,000 but sold for $5,000.
• All Kings and All Aces inserts highlighted as valuable, with beautiful design aesthetics.

10:00 - PSA Turnaround Times Discussion ⏳

• PSA has increased turnaround times; sellers advised to consider selling raw cards under $1,000 instead of grading them.
• Notable market dynamics related to PSA’s backlog affecting pop reports and card values.

14:20 - Industry Reactions and Updates 📈

• Talks on CGC and PSA’s response to grading backlogs; general sentiment among collectors about turnaround times.
• Anticipation for PSA's next backlog update, driving interest and anxiety in the collecting community.

15:02 - Grading Company Turnaround Times 📈

• CGC's strategy has caused frustration as they adjusted turnaround times multiple times during submissions.
• PSA continues to reduce their backlog, while CGC is expected to grow theirs amidst the Pokémon 30th release.

16:40 - Walmart's Selling System Changes 🛒

• Walmart is introducing a new EQL system for product releases, primarily focused on Pokémon.
• While this may ease frustration for buyers, concerns about bots taking advantage of the system remain.

17:24 - Recent Product Releases Impact 📊

• An analysis of Topps Chrome Baseball and Basketball reveals box prices fluctuated minimally after significant chase cards were pulled.
• The Otani dual logo man and debut patches for Cooper Flag and Dylan Harper were noted as major pulls without major effects on long-term prices.

25:11 - Importance of Grading Company Perception ❓

• Discussions on market perceptions show CGC struggles with liquidity and sales in comparison to PSA.
• Despite a growing output, CGC needs to improve market presence to compete effectively against PSA.

29:02 - Future of the EX Center 🏙️

• The EX center is slated to stay as an event venue instead of being repurposed.
• Positive prospects for potential events suggest that Cleveland may someday host the National again, with discussions around improvements to accommodate better visitor experiences.

30:03 - Market Trends in Pop Culture Cards 📈

• The Hulk, Spider-Man, and Venom cards are rising in value.
• Prices are increasing, but not as drastically as during COVID.
• Interest is shifting to pop culture cards, influenced by Gary Vee's comments and major sales.

30:45 - Robert Downey Jr. Iron Man Autos 🦸‍♂️

• Recent sales of Robert Downey Jr. Iron Man autos indicate market demand.
• One card sold for $8K, equal to the purchase price, while another fetched $10.5K.
• The speaker expresses satisfaction about securing their preferred card before prices potentially soar.

31:54 - Mr. Joshua Bayas' Debut ⚾

• Joshua Bayas impressively hit three home runs in his first game, causing a surge in card prices.
• Prices jumped dramatically from $175 to $1,200 after his debut performance.
• Despite his high strikeout rate, there's optimism about his future performance and card value.

34:04 - Simon’s Subscriber Milestone 🎉

• Simon 466 cards achieved 1,000 subscribers on YouTube, marking a significant milestone for monetization potential.
• He still requires 4,000 hours of watch time to apply for monetization.
• The community is encouraged to support Simon by watching his content to help him reach his watchtime goal.

36:44 - Closing and Call to Action 🙌

• The video concludes with a plea for viewers to assist Simon in reaching his required watch hours.
• Acknowledgment of the increased watch hour requirement (8,000 hours) from February, stressing the importance of community support.
• Encouragement to engage with Simon's channel and foster growth in the hobby community.