National Prep, Elly 1/1 Grocery Pull, and Topps Dynasty Heat | Talking Shop #164

Welcome to Episode #164 of the Talking Shop Podcast, recorded June 30, 2025.This week, we’re getting ready for the biggest week in the hobby: The National. We share how we’re prepping, what we’re looking forward to, and tips if you’re making the trip.Josh also recaps the South Carolina Card Show in Columbia, breaking down what moved, what didn’t, and why local shows still matter.In Hobby News:Topps Chrome UFC drops just as Jon Jones retires. Will the set pop, or is the hobby waiting to see if he comes back?A supermarket mystery box delivers a 1/1 Elly De La Cruz, proving retail can still hit.Topps Dynasty release week brings big cards, including a Paul Skenes RPA 1/1.Carlos Alcaraz’s 1/1 tennis card sells for $222,000, setting a men’s tennis card record.Messi’s base rookie card nearly doubles in a year, raising the question: Which modern base rookies could follow?Topps’ All Kings insert set heats up with 1/1s of Bobby Witt Jr. and Ken Griffey Jr.Plenty to unpack as we head into July—because every card has a story.Links from the Episode:Topps Chrome UFC drop: https://www.instagram.com/p/DLXs8E-REGh/Elly De La Cruz 1/1 mystery box pull: https://www.instagram.com/p/DLdQktxSVxV/Topps Dynasty Paul Skenes RPA 1/1: https://www.instagram.com/p/DLaYcIqgv7f/Carlos Alcaraz record tennis card sale: https://www.instagram.com/p/DLaUOsjR_74/Messi Mega Cracks rookie sale: https://www.instagram.com/p/DLc-2r2s_tD/Bobby Witt Jr. All Kings 1/1: https://www.instagram.com/p/DLfuMufTeSH/Ken Griffey Jr. All Kings 1/1: https://www.instagram.com/p/DLYiKdgyRF_/📍 Visit Grand Slam Cards – Rock Hill, SC 🛒 Shop or join a live break: https://www.grandslambreaksrockhill.com 📍 952 Mt Gallant Rd | Mon–Fri: 11–7 | Sat: 11–5🎧 Subscribe, like, and join the conversation—because every card has a story.#TalkingShopPodcast #SportsCards #TheNational #ToppsDynasty #EllyDeLaCruz #JonJones #UFC #Messi #TennisCards #HobbyNews #CardCollecting