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3rd Down Pulled · April 15 · 1 hr 39 min

The Truth About Repacks, Whatnot & Topps NFL (ft. Craig from Diamondback) | 3rd Down Pulled

Welcome back to another episode of 3rd Down Pulled! This week, Ben is sitting down with Craig from Diamondback to tackle the elephant in the hobby: repacks. As a UK card shop, we know the breaking scene can sometimes feel like the Wild West. Craig gives us a refreshingly candid look behind the curtain of high-end NFL card breaking, navigating Whatnot’s strict revenue thresholds, and what it actually takes to build a fully audited repack brand that collectors can trust. We also get into the massive news of Topps making its long-awaited return to NFL trading cards—including the reality of their retail rollout—and what that means for Panini and the everyday collector. Plus, we vent about the current state of UK PSA middleman delays, the realities of running eBay Live streams, and, as always, take the mick out of Jack. What we cover in this episode: The Repack Reality: Craig’s honest take on the Whatnot scene, avoiding scammers, and building Diamondback. Topps vs. Panini: The hype around Topps Chrome returning to the NFL and how it impacts the hobby landscape. The UK Collector's Struggle: Venting about PSA wait times, tariffs, and the headaches of grading overseas. Behind the Breaks: High-end collecting versus the everyday budget, and how we balance it all in the shop. Live Streaming: The chaotic reality of running baseball, football, and Pokémon breaks all on the same eBay Live stream. If you enjoyed the chat, make sure to hit follow, leave us a rating, and drop by the shop or our next eBay Live!

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Welcome back to another episode of 3rd Down Pulled! This week, Ben is sitting down with Craig from Diamondback to tackle the elephant in the hobby: repacks.

As a UK card shop, we know the breaking scene can sometimes feel like the Wild West. Craig gives us a refreshingly candid look behind the curtain of high-end NFL card breaking, navigating Whatnot’s strict revenue thresholds, and what it actually takes to build a fully audited repack brand that collectors can trust.

We also get into the massive news of Topps making its long-awaited return to NFL trading cards—including the reality of their retail rollout—and what that means for Panini and the everyday collector. Plus, we vent about the current state of UK PSA middleman delays, the realities of running eBay Live streams, and, as always, take the mick out of Jack.

What we cover in this episode:

  • The Repack Reality: Craig’s honest take on the Whatnot scene, avoiding scammers, and building Diamondback.

  • Topps vs. Panini: The hype around Topps Chrome returning to the NFL and how it impacts the hobby landscape.

  • The UK Collector's Struggle: Venting about PSA wait times, tariffs, and the headaches of grading overseas.

  • Behind the Breaks: High-end collecting versus the everyday budget, and how we balance it all in the shop.

  • Live Streaming: The chaotic reality of running baseball, football, and Pokémon breaks all on the same eBay Live stream.

If you enjoyed the chat, make sure to hit follow, leave us a rating, and drop by the shop or our next eBay Live!

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