Are we heading toward Junk Wax 2.0?

Is the hobby headed for another junk wax era? In this episode of Collector Nation, Ryan Alford is joined by ONIT’s Leonard to break down one of the biggest debates in the hobby right now—are we producing too many cards with too little value?
From skyrocketing prices on new Topps football releases to the explosion of parallels, the guys dig into whether the current market is sustainable or heading toward oversaturation. They also explore why certain categories like golf cards struggle, despite massive global appeal, and what actually drives collector demand.
Plus, they dive into hidden collectible markets like Masters gnomes flipping for thousands, the global expansion of the hobby, and whether scarcity today is real—or manufactured.
If you’re buying, selling, or collecting in today’s market, this episode is a must-watch.
*Topics Covered*
* Are we entering Junk Wax 2.0?
* Why too many parallels are hurting value
* Topps football release pricing & demand
* The problem with overproduction in cards
* Why golf cards haven’t gone mainstream
* Masters collectibles & flipping trends
* The global growth of the hobby

*Connect with Guest — Leonard (ONIT)*
* Instagram: instagram.com/leonard_onit
* ONIT Athlete:onitathlete.com
* *Shop now at **onitathlete.com* (onitathlete.com/)* and use code COLLECTORNATION at checkout to receive 15% off your first order!*

*Connect with Host — Ryan Alford*
* Website: (ryanalford.com)ryanisright.com
* Instagram:instagram.com/ryanalford
* Collector Nation: thecollectornation.com
* Collector Station:thecollectorstation.com