PSA just shook the hobby and Joe Davis is breaking it all down.

In this can’t-miss episode of Sports Cards & A Cup of Joe, Joe scraps his original topic to tackle the breaking news that sent his phone into meltdown: another PSA price increase, slower turnaround times, and what it all means for collectors, investors, and dealers alike.

Is this simple economics at work? A supply-and-demand crunch? Or the start of a domino effect across BGS, CGC, and the rest of the grading world?

With decades of experience in the hobby and thousands of cards moving through his company every week, Joe pulls back the curtain on PSA’s explosive grading volume, the reality behind staffing and turnaround times, and why this moment feels eerily familiar to the 13-million-card backlog era. He shares personal stories, hard numbers, insider conversations, and practical advice on what collectors should do right now.

If you grade cards, flip slabs, collect Pokémon or vintage or you’re just trying to stay ahead of the next big shift - this episode is essential listening.

The prices may be rising, but so is the heat in the hobby.

Grab your coffee. Let’s talk grading

What do Ken Griffey Jr., Jerry Rice, Michael Jordan, and Nolan Ryan all have in common in 2025? According to newly released grading data, demand for their most iconic cards is stronger than ever.

In this episode of Sports Cards & A Cup of Joe, host Joe Davis breaks down fresh year-end numbers from GemRate to reveal which legendary sports cards collectors are still sending in by the thousands, and what that tells us about where the hobby is headed next. From vintage Hall of Fame rookies to unforgettable ’80s and ’90s classics, Joe explores the trends shaping today’s grading market and what savvy collectors should be paying attention to right now.

Whether you’re holding onto cornerstone cards, thinking about grading, or just love the history behind the hobby’s most iconic names, this data-driven deep dive offers insight, perspective, and a few surprises along the way.

The legends never fade and neither does the demand.

Step into the modern hobby with Sports Cards & A Cup of Joe as host Joe Davis shed's light on today’s sports card “parallel universe.” From the early days of refractors to the explosion of colors, versions, and serial numbers in today’s hottest releases, this episode dives into how rarity, value, and perception have dramatically shifted.

Is a card numbered to 50 really as scarce as it seems? Are collectors chasing true rarity, or clever variations? With real market stories, eye-opening comparisons, and insider perspective from both a collector and dealer point of view, Joe unpacks a trend that’s reshaping the hobby right now.

If you rip wax, chase rainbows, or just want to buy smarter, this episode will change how you see modern cards, without spoiling the thrill of the hunt.