This is Not Your Grandfather’s Rookie Patch Auto | Talking Shop #151

Debut Patches are coming to NBA & NFL cards—what does this mean for collectors?The future of Rookie Patch Autos is changing! Fanatics CEO Mike Mahan confirms that Debut Patches are coming to NBA and NFL cards once Fanatics takes over both licenses. What does this mean for collectors? Will these patches hold long-term value, or is this just another short-term gimmick?Plus, we break down: 🏆 A collector makes a 1/1 trade directly with MLB star Evan Carter—what’s the right etiquette when a player wants their own card? 🔥 The first sales of the Rock, Cena & Travis Scott Topps Now card hit eBay—is the hype real? ⚾ 2025 Bowman design revealed—a home run or a strikeout? 🎭 Ohtani & Dave Roberts’ prank war continues—what’s next? ⭐ MLB’s new Gold Logo Patch Program—is this the MVP Buyback 2.0?And, as always, we’ll share what’s new in the shop, show off some hits, and wrap up with a crazy stat.Welcome to the Talking Shop Podcast—because every card has a story!