The $16.5M Pikachu Illustrator sale shook the hobby.

So John and Brett  asked a serious question: Could a football card ever reach that number? And if it could… what card would it be?

In this episode, they break down:

• What made the Pikachu sale possible
• Why football cards operate under a different ceiling
• The importance of myth, scarcity, and global reach
• Why the 2012 Tom Brady Black Finite keeps entering the conversation

They also unpack real-time negotiation strategy around a Tyler Warren Gold Vinyl.

How far do you stretch for a card you want?

When do you send the note?

How do you balance conviction with discipline?

Plus, they cover:

• Pat Tillman 2020 Optic Downtown PSA 10 at $16,800
• AJ Green 2012 Topps Chrome Superfractor raw at $5,118
• 2002 Finest Gold Drew Brees PSA 10 climbing in value
• The challenge of consolidation as collections become more focused

This episode blends psychology, market perspective, and real collector decisions in real time.

If you care about football cards at a high level, this one delivers.

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