Joe’s back, voice still recovering, but passion fully intact. After a record-setting week at The 2025 National, he’s sharing the big-picture takeaways that are worth the listen. From the sales tidal wave that hit their booth, to the surprising trends in vintage and modern, and the moment dealers started borrowing cash, this episode is packed with insight, hustle, and a behind-the-scenes look at what’s really happening in the hobby. And it's good news.

Plus, Joe opens up about the launch of Cartoon Cardz, exciting collection pickups back at home, and what these moments say about the future of the sports card world. Whether you were at The National or not, this episode will make you feel like you were in the middle of it.

We are happy to report that the hobby is alive, thriving, and evolving fast!

Fresh off the show floor and still hoarse from the action, Taylor and Perri sit down to give you the inside story from the 2025 National Sports Collectors Convention — the biggest and boldest National in history. From the breaking booths to corporate showcases, from vintage gems to the Cartoon Cardz launch, this episode is your all-access recap from the GotBaseballCards team.

What’s inside? Hear firsthand how the hobby has doubled in scale, how corporate creativity is reshaping collector experiences, and how the booth traffic, grading volume, and vintage sales shattered all previous records. Plus, what was Whatnot’s wildest experience yet? Why did Walmart show up this year? And what’s the deal with Snoopy cards selling for four figures?

If you’ve never been to the National, this episode will show you why it’s a can’t-miss experience at least once in your collecting life. And if you were there? You’ll be nodding along with every jaw-dropping moment.

The crowds are wild. The sales are wilder. And the hobby? Potentially thriving like never before.

In this special on-the-ground episode of Sports Cards & A Cup of Joe, Joe Davis brings you a raw, energized report straight from the floor of the National Sports Collectors Convention in Chicago—and it’s unlike anything he’s seen in his decades in the hobby. With attendance records already shattered, massive dealer-to-dealer deals going down, and collectors flying in from across the globe (literally), Joe takes you behind the curtain of what could be the biggest National yet.

From five-figure vintage card sales to a surprising slab-buying spree from halfway across the world, to the explosive debut of Joe's new Cartoon Cards brand, this episode is packed with moments that define where the sports card industry is—and where it's going.

- A PSA 6 Hank Aaron rookie? Sold. - Thousands of dollars in rare Disney and Peanuts cards? Gone. - A room so full, the fire marshal might need to step in? You’ll have to hear it to believe it.

Plus, Joe shares touching moments with young collectors, industry insights, and a vision for the future that just might surprise you. Whether you're at The National or dreaming of next year, this is one episode you don’t want to miss.