Public Ep 10 - Fugazi (Patreon)

Ep 10 - Fugazi

Subscribe to the Patreon for Weekly Exclusive Podcasts! https://www.patreon.com/cardboardalchemists ENTER THE CARD RESTORATION CHALLENGE - ENDS 9/1/25 Create a restoration before/after post or reel that says "CardboardAlchemists.com" in the IMAGE/VIDEO. Take the URL of your social media post and send it in the Giveaway channel on our Discord or Patreon Chat - You must post the link there as that is where Sebastian and Giovanni will be looking to vote on who has the best restoration. There will be at least 3 grand prize winners and some constellation prizes given out! Over $350 in prizes! 1st place - 151 zard SAR - $200 2nd place - base set blasty - $170 3rd place - 151 Giovanni SAR - $20 In this episode, Giovanni and Sebastian delve into the alarming rise of fake cards in the collectibles market, particularly focusing on sports memorabilia and Pokémon cards. They discuss recent scandals involving counterfeit autographs and the challenges of authenticating cards. The conversation highlights the importance of vigilance when purchasing cards, especially on platforms like eBay, where scams are prevalent. They also provide tips on how to legit check slabs and identify fakes, emphasizing the need for collectors to be informed and cautious. The episode concludes with a call to action for community engagement and sharing experiences in card restoration. Shoutout @lumibells for this PSA Legit Check Guide https://www.reddit.com/r/PokeGrading/comments/1jigsau/visual_guide_how_to_spot_fake_psa_slabs_2025/ Follow us on IG: https://www.instagram.com/pokemastercenter/ https://www.instagram.com/pokecleaningshop/ 00:00 Introduction and Card Collecting Culture 02:04 The Rise of Fake Cards 03:50 Sports Memorabilia Scandal 07:58 Authenticating Signatures and Memorabilia 11:57 Legit Checking PSA Slabs 15:57 Identifying Fake Cards and Slabs 25:02 Identifying Fake Pokémon Cards 28:01 The Pokémon eBay Scandal 30:00 Recognizing Red Flags in Card Listings 33:00 Understanding Card Authenticity and Grading 38:57 Spotting Counterfeit Cards 41:57 GameStop's Involvement in Fake Cards 46:03 Community Engagement and Restoration Challenges #cardrestoration #pokemoncards #fakepokemoncards