Welcome back to the Cards on the Table Podcast, and this week, we’re breaking down one of the busiest release windows the football card hobby has seen in a long time.

Kieran, Jack, Ryan and Pete dive into the latest wave of football card releases, including Topps Definitive, Topps Deco, Merlin, Futera, and the rapidly rising Premier Gold. From premium one-card boxes to value-driven designs, the team unpack what each product brings to the table, and where collectors and breakers are starting to feel the pressure.

The conversation explores pricing, design choices, checklist impact and market saturation, alongside personal experiences opening the products. With so many releases landing back-to-back, the episode looks at how collectors are choosing where to spend, what actually holds value, and why creativity and presentation are becoming just as important as hits.

We cover:

• First impressions of Topps Definitive and its premium appeal

• Why Topps Deco continues to stand out for value

• Merlin’s latest release, familiar design, familiar debates

• Futera’s reputation for quality and attention to detail

• Why Premier Gold is quickly winning over collectors

• The impact of constant releases on pricing and resale value

• Checklist quality vs quantity and how it affects sales

• Sleeving, presentation and the little details collectors notice

• The emotional highs and lows of breaking packs

• What’s coming next and which releases are worth watching

Whether you’re opening boxes, buying into breaks, or sitting back and watching the market move, this episode offers an honest, experience-led look at where football card collecting is right now, and where it’s heading next.

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Welcome back to the Cards on the Table Podcast, and this week, it’s all about Topps Dynasty, Mo Salah and the evolving world of high-end football cards.

Kieran, Jack, Ryan and Pete dive into one of the most talked-about releases of the year: Topps Dynasty. From Mo Salah’s long-awaited inclusion to the insane patch quality and on-card autos, the team break down why this set has collectors buzzing, and arguing, across the hobby.

The conversation widens into the future of high-end releases, the growing pressure of back-to-back product drops, and what this means for collectors, breakers and streamers as we enter the busiest period of the year. There’s also honest talk about tax implications, market competition, and the challenges of keeping up with the pace of new releases.

Whether you love Dynasty, prefer Futera, or you’re trying to figure out where to put your money before the end of the year, this episode digs into the reality of collecting in a rapidly changing market.

We cover:

• The hype surrounding Topps Dynasty and why it feels different

• Mo Salah’s signing and the impact on card values

• Patch quality, on-card autos and unique memorabilia

• Innovations in the hobby and how sets are evolving

• Dynasty vs Futera, quality, longevity and collector preference

• The chaos of stacking multiple high-end releases at year’s end

• Market trends and the rising competition among streamers

• How price points are shaping collector behaviour

• The realities of streaming: tax implications, pacing, and sustainability

• The future of high-end cards, breaking and community collecting

Whether you’re deep in the high-end hobby, browsing the market for your next break, or simply trying to understand where things are headed, this episode cuts through the noise and offers a grounded look at what’s happening right now in football cards.

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Welcome to a special episode of the Cards on the Table Podcast, because this week, we’re joined by our first ever guest: Ben, the founder of Manchester Card Con.

Kieran, Jack, Ryan and Pete sit down with Ben to explore his journey from childhood collector to show organiser, diving into nostalgia, community, market trends and what really goes on behind the scenes of running one of the UK’s most exciting card shows.

From team sets and player volatility to why collectors keep coming back year after year, this episode shines a light on the human side of the hobby, the passion, the risks, the memories and the relationships that keep the community growing.

We cover:

• Ben’s collecting journey and early nostalgia

• Why community is the heart of the hobby

• The rise of Manchester Card Con & what makes it special

• The real challenges and hidden costs of running card shows

• Team sets: value, quality and collector expectations

• Market swings, rookies vs legends and why prices fluctuate

• Favourite sets, first cards and personal collecting stories

• The future of sports cards & the growing UK collector base

• How community events keep the hobby thriving

Whether you’re a long-time collector, a show regular, or new to the scene, this episode gives a rare behind-the-curtain look at the UK card landscape from someone building it first-hand.

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