Was the National Really Overpriced? + How to Negotiate With Dealers + The MBA Sticker Craze

Was the 2026 National really overpriced, or were collectors simply experiencing the realities of a rising sports card market? In Part 1 of our post-National Sports Cards Live conversation, Jeremy Lee is joined by Joe Poirot and David Chase to break down what they actually saw on the show floor. Were dealers asking too much? Were there still deals to be found? And how much does your approach to a dealer affect the price you're ultimately able to negotiate? We get into comps, "not for sale" pricing, why dealers may be reluctant to sell at the last recorded sale, and the lost art of actually talking to people before asking, "What's your best price?" We also discuss the enormous demand for grading at the National, PSA and Beckett being overwhelmed, whether collectors should simply wait to submit their cards, and the growing fascination with MBA stickers and fourth-party card assessment. Plus, some National stories, the aftermath of a marathon week in Chicago, and plenty of interaction with the Sports Cards Live community. Featuring Jeremy Lee, Joe Poirot and David Chase. 👍 Like the episode if you enjoyed the conversation and subscribe to Sports Cards Live for more hobby discussion, interviews, analysis and live shows. 💬 Drop a comment and let us know: Did you think prices at the National were too high, or were there plenty of deals if you knew where and how to look? 📊 Discover where you fit in the hobby with the Hobby Spectrum assessment and explore the growing Hobby Spectrum platform. 📖 Check out Pops and Comps: Truths, Insights, and Psychology Behind the Numbers that Drive the Sports Card Market. 🔗 Check the links in the episode description for the Hobby Spectrum, Pops and Comps, Fanatics Collect and more ways to connect with Sports Cards Live. 🎙️ Listen to Sports Cards Live on Apple Podcasts, Spotify and wherever you get your podcasts. Thanks for watching, listening and being part of the Sports Cards Live community. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices