Cardboard Culture | This is the problem with Card Grading and some Upcoming TCGs

The conversation covers the preparation for a podcast, challenges with card grading, the impact of PSA backlog, the role of different grading companies, the value of high-grade cards, inconsistencies in grading, and the process of opening Magic: The Gathering cards. The conversation covered various topics related to trading card games (TCGs) and collectibles. It included discussions about the value of TCG cards, considerations for grading and collecting, and the anticipation for new TCG releases. The hosts explored the features and gameplay of Mood Swings TCG, Cyberpunk TCG, Cataclysm Arcade TCG, and Pow World TCG. They also shared insights into TCG collectors' preferences and considerations for grading TCG cards.TakeawaysPSA backlog affects the grading process and card valuesBeckett's black labels have surpassed PSA tensSequential serials add value to graded cards TCG collectors value vintage and rare cards for their collectible and nostalgic appeal.New TCG releases like Mood Swings, Cyberpunk, Cataclysm Arcade, and Pow World are generating anticipation and curiosity among TCG enthusiasts.Chapters00:00 Preparing for the Podcast07:53 Introduction to Card Grading13:14 High-Value Graded Cards20:37 Tag Grading and Sequential Serials27:21 TCG Collectibles and Grading35:43 Cyberpunk TCG43:18 Cataclysm Arcade TCG52:07 TCG Grading and Collecting