1564 - Out-Takes from Hobby Hotline 071126

Dr. Beckett and this week's Hobby Hotline crew (Adam Palmer and Tony TJ is Online) discuss news that Michael Jordan has extended his exclusive legacy partnership with Upper Deck, including Goodwin Champions redemptions for signed 1986 Fleer basketball wax packs and an eBay-auctioned 1-of-1 signed 1986 Fleer box with 10% of proceeds going to the Boys and Girls Clubs Foundation. They debate opening versus keeping the packs sealed, note old pack “searchability,” and compare the concept to Topps’ Mickey Mantle nostalgia redemption. They also cover Topps/Fanatics testing pre-ordered Topps Chrome Update mega boxes sold without shrink wrap, focusing on tamper concerns, scams, pricing, and whether it helps collectors buy at retail. The episode closes with thoughts on the collector tension between buying singles and unopened product and why boxes must be opened for singles to exist. 01:07 Jordan and Upper Deck Deal 01:18 Signed Fleer Pack Redemptions 03:07 Open or Keep Sealed 04:27 Nostalgia Redemption Trend 05:33 Why Partner Matters 08:24 Jordan Market Heat 09:44 Topps No Shrink Wrap Test 11:41 Tampering and Trust Issues 12:50 Pricing and Scalper Impact 15:25 Singles Versus Sealed Debate