Collectors Going Public? PSA’s Big Plans & Eye Appeal Debates

In this segment, Leighton Sheldon of Just Collect joins Jeremy, Joe, and Mr. Minty to dig deeper into PSA’s recent survey, exploring how its upcharges, proposed services, and data strategies could be paving the way toward an IPO. The conversation covers potential implications of Collectors going public, the psychology of new offerings like high-res imaging and PSA-branded sleeves, and PSA’s expanding retail footprint—highlighted by its first in-store presence at the new Burbank Sports Cards megastore. Leighton shares his thoughts on how PSA’s access to submission data could create powerful tools for collectors and dealers alike, while Steve and Joe weigh in on the growing shift toward vaulting cards and trading entirely within PSA’s ecosystem. The conversation closes with a lively discussion on vintage card collecting and the rise of eye appeal grading, including the upcoming launch of Eye Appeal Inc. They debate whether eye appeal is becoming too expensive for the average collector, and what happens when aesthetics start to outweigh technical grade. A rich, forward-looking discussion on how innovation, investment, and instinct are shaping the hobby. Each week we tackle hot hobby headlines with a rotating panel of hobbyists, taking your questions and comments! We are likely to go into overtime so join us live grab your favorite beverage and snacks and bring your questions and comments as they will be in play. Saturday May 31 @ 7:00pm PST / 8:00pm MST / 9:00pm CST / 10:00pm EST Sports Cards Live has recently been ranked #5 among Feedspot's top 90 Sports Card podcasts https://podcast.feedspot.com/sports_card_podcasts/ Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices