Topps Black & White Scandal? New 2026 Series 1 Design Reveal

This week on The Hobby Handbook, Clever Cuban Cards breaks down a massive potential scandal involving the Topps Black & White set. Following a deep dive investigation by a Reddit user, the data suggests that the highly sought-after "Golden Hour" parallels were virtually impossible to pull from pre-order boxes, while release-day boxes were loaded with them. We look at the staggering math behind these odds and debate whether this was a catastrophic distribution error or a case of false advertising. We also take a broad look at the current state of Topps releases. We give our first impressions of the newly revealed 2026 Topps flagship design for the 75th Anniversary, featuring stars like Shohei Ohtani and Aaron Judge. However, not all news is good, as we discuss the disappointing revelation that 2025 Series 1 Jumbo Hobby boxes are cutting down their guaranteed hits to just one auto and one relic, despite maintaining a similar price point. We also touch on the general confusion surrounding the sudden disappearance of pre-orders for upcoming products like Bowman’s Best and Pristine. Finally, we shift gears to market strategy and industry controversy. Alex explains his "zagging" strategy on the NFL market and why he is buying Trevor Lawrence during the current dip. We also dive into the hot topics of grading subjectivity, the risks and rewards of cracking slabs, and the recent, troubling allegations of theft occurring at PSA. Join Alex's SCN eBay Live stream Friday at 8 pm ET Join Clever Cuban Cards on Whatnot on Sundays at 2 PM EST and Wednesdays at 7 PM ET! Sign up now for $15 off. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

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Protecting Yourself After the PSA/FedEx Heist

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21 Okt 1h 18min

Rarity Doesn't Equal Valuable, Cool Cards Carry a Premium

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14 Okt 1h 7min

Are We Past Worrying About the Grade of a Card?

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9 Okt 1h 10min

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30 Sep 1h 15min

A New Trend of Fake Cards?

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23 Sep 1h 5min

Are Raw Cards Cool Again?

Alex and Trent are back, but what is with the slow breaks around Bowman Chrome? Alex bought a 100,000-card collection over the weekend and has spent most of the week sorting it out. What do you do wit...

16 Sep 1h 8min

Where Does the Football Market Go From Here?

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9 Sep 1h 22min