Bowman Basketball Bot Mess + How a Big Card Show Really Works

In this episode of The Hobby Handbook, Alex and Trent break down the Bowman Basketball release chaos, including massive wait times, checkout issues, instant sellouts, and the growing frustration around bots grabbing product before real collectors can get it. Then they dive into the Yoshinobu Yamamoto market debate after a massive recent sale, asking the big question collectors are wrestling with right now: is Yamamoto a buy, a sell, or a hold? The conversation touches on pitcher risk, Dodgers hype, the international market, and whether there's really that much upside left at current prices. Plus, they're joined by Steven Galdis of The Flip Show for a behind-the-scenes look at what it takes to run a big card show. From vendor setup and customer service to security, staffing, food options, venue quality, and creating a clean, family-friendly environment. It's a great look at what separates a strong show from an average one. (edited)