Hobby Palooza Recap & $350 Million Fake Autograph Scandal | BIC 137

*Original Airdate: Jul 22, 2025*

This week's podcast focuses on the regular segments of pickups, silly card of the week, and going over listener comments. From there, the discussion goes to a recap of Hobby Palooza that Carlos and Eric participated in over the weekend. (34:59)Lastly, the main topic is discussing the alleged $350 million mass fraud in the sports memorabilia autograph market. We share thoughts, where we sit in the space after, and where we think things are going to go from here. (42:22)Our contribution to Hobby Palooza:https://www.youtube.com/live/99q_q6UCAwI?si=sDr57-nYBbCcmV1ySports Collectors Daily Article on the fraud:https://www.sportscollectorsdaily.com/indiana-police-suicide-followed-counterfeit-sports-memorabilia-raid/Thanks to @AMGCollectibles for supporting the podcast and channel. Here are some of their socials to see more of what's coming up for them:Check out AMG's website:https://amgcollectibles.caInstagram:https://www.instagram.com/amgsportscards/YouTube channel:https://www.youtube.com/@AMGCollectibles The Wrestling Card YouTube channel mentioned:https://youtu.be/SmFBbrYV4YMSee Bobbles on their channel:https://www.youtube.com/@bobblesandballcardsFollow Eric on his IG:https://www.instagram.com/sanderson2orr/Link to the YouTube version of the episode:https://youtu.be/urua3WwHMiULink to Because I'm Carlos on Apple Podcast:https://podcasts.apple.com/ca/podcast/because-im-carlos/id1540871164You can reach me in the comment section of the YouTube channel or on Instagram (@because_im_carlos).Thanks for listening!#SportsCards #TheHobby #sportscardpodcast