Fanatics Debate Ignites + What Makes a Card "Big"? + Why 90s Football Is Still Undervalued

The panel expands as Chris McGill and Joshua Adams join the conversation, leading to a fascinating discussion about late-90s football cards, hobby growth, collecting philosophy, and what truly makes a card significant. David Novak explains why he believes 1997 and 1998 football represent some of the most overlooked collecting opportunities in the hobby, while Chris McGill dives deep into the rarity, innovation, and appeal of the era's greatest inserts and parallels. The conversation also turns toward the future of the hobby, Fanatics' influence on collecting, and whether today's hobby growth is creating more collectors or more gamblers. Topics include: • Why 1997-98 football may be undervalued• PMGs, Masterpieces, Quantum Golds, Legacy Showcase 1/1s, and other hobby icons• The relationship between sports popularity and card values• Michael Rubin, Fanatics, and hobby growth• Collectors versus gamblers in today's hobby• How social media impacts collecting behavior• What defines a "big card" or a "grail card"• Why hobby knowledge often matters more than hobby budget• The role of rarity, significance, and personal meaning in collecting Plus, the panel debates some of the hobby's biggest questions while the Sports Cards Live chat delivers plenty of strong opinions along the way. Links & Resources • The Hobby Spectrum: https://thehobbyspectrum.com• Pops & Comps on Amazon• Fanatics Collect Affiliate Link • Share this episode with a fellow collector Sports cards is a lifestyle. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices