Brett McGrath

Stacking Slabs

A Hobbies , Leisure and Sports podcast

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About the show

Welcome to the Stacking Slabs, a podcast for sports cards collectors. There's been a tremendous amount of change to our Hobby over the last few years and the one constant has been the passion from the collecting community. Stacking Slabs is built by the collector and lives to tell stories for the collector.

Newest episodes

What Makes Collectors Come Back?

Nov 11, 2026 23 min

A set comes out. For a week, it’s all the hobby talks about. Months later, someone is looking for the card that finishes their rainbow. Who’s making something for that collector? On this flagship episode of Stacking Slabs, I talk about what gives collectors a reason to come back. I share what I saw when nearly 400 people came to the Wrestling Card Takeover at the National, why I want to hear what a collector sold to buy a Priest Holmes Superfractor, and what happens when a friend sends you a card you didn’t know existed. It’s a conversation about why I’m building shows around the cards you collect and what that’s taught me about growth in the hobby. Check out the awesome software that InfernoRed Technology can build for you. Sign up for Hobby Jobs and The Weekly Rip for free Get your free copy of Collecting For Keeps: Finding Meaning In A Hobby Built On Hype Start your 7 day free trial of Stacking Slabs Patreon Today [Distributed on Sunday] Sign up for the Stacking Slabs Weekly Rip Newsletter using this link Follow Stacking Slabs: | Twitter | Instagram | Facebook | Tiktok ★ Support this podcast on Patreon ★

The WNBA Card Podcast: The WNBA Card Insert Draft

Nov 10, 2026 1 hr 21 min

Katelyn and Mark each draft five WNBA card inserts. Katelyn opens with Impeccable Timeless Moments autographs. Mark answers with Select Color Wheel and Prizm Color Blast. Then 1997 Pinnacle My Town comes off the board before Mark can take it. Along the way, they talk about what makes an insert worth collecting, why Mark would build a binder page of Prizm Kaleidoscopic, and what collectors miss when case hits get most of the attention. Check out Card Ladder the official data partner of Stacking Slabs Follow the WNBA Card Podcast on Instagram Get your free copy of Collecting For Keeps: Finding Meaning In A Hobby Built On Hype Get exclusive content, promote your cards, and connect with other collectors who listen to the pod today by joining the Patreon: Join Stacking Slabs Podcast Patreon [Distributed on Sunday] Sign up for the Stacking Slabs Weekly Rip Newsletter using this link Follow Stacking Slabs: | Twitter | Instagram | Facebook | TiktokFollow Katelyn: | InstagramFollow Mark | Instagram ★ Support this podcast on Patreon ★

Passion to Profession: From Sharing Packs to Building a Business with Steve and Nick Summers of Sports Cards Grading

Nov 9, 2026 44 min

Steve Summers introduced his son Nick to collecting by opening packs together. Today, they’re building Sports Cards Grading as a family. In this episode of Passion to Profession, Steve and Nick join Brett to talk about turning their connection through cards into a business on eBay Live. They discuss Nick’s decision to leave his job, the work behind 50,000 auctions in 2026, and why knowing what someone collects changes how they serve them. They know the teams their buyers follow. They know their children’s names. And they buy cards at shows with those collectors in mind. It’s a conversation about building a business around the people who keep showing up. Passion to Profession is sponsored by eBay. Sign up for Hobby Jobs and The Weekly Rip for free A special thank you to eBay for sponsoring Passion to Profession. The biggest and best marketplace to buy your next favorite trading card. Get exclusive content, promote your cards, and connect with other collectors who listen to the pod today by joining the Patreon: Join Stacking Slabs Podcast Patreon Follow Stacking Slabs: | Twitter | Instagram | Facebook | Tiktok ★ Support this podcast on Patreon ★

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What Makes Collectors Come Back?

Nov 11, 2026 23 min

The WNBA Card Podcast: The WNBA Card Insert Draft

Nov 10, 2026 1 hr 21 min

Passion to Profession: From Sharing Packs to Building a Business with Steve and Nick Summers of Sports Cards Grading

Nov 9, 2026 44 min

Hobby Jobs: Be There When They Come Back

Nov 8, 2026 20 min

A collector gives your business another visit. What can they count on? This week on Hobby Jobs, Brett explores the work behind earning that return. From Dick’s House of Sport card events to Bert Ryan’s approach at Grand Salami Sports Cards, he examines how shops, breakers, and creators give collectors a reason to come back. Brett shares what building Stacking Slabs has taught him about keeping commitments, learning from an audience, and making a business part of someone’s routine. Hobby Jobs is presented by BCW Supplies. Hobby Jobs is sponsored by BCW Supplies. For over 45 years, BCW has helped retailers and wholesale partners stay stocked with the storage and display accessories collectors trust—backed by dependable fulfillment and consistency to keep shelves stocked and margins strong. Learn more at bcwsupplies.com/wholesale.Sign up for Hobby Jobs and The Weekly Rip for free Get exclusive content, promote your cards, and connect with other collectors who listen to the pod today by joining the Patreon: Join Stacking Slabs Podcast Patreon Follow Stacking Slabs: | Twitter | Instagram | Facebook | Tiktok ★ Support this podcast on Patreon ★

Booked to Last: Where We See Opportunity in Wrestling Cards

Nov 7, 2026 1 hr 16 min

What keeps bringing you back to a set, a wrestler, or a card that the rest of the hobby seems to pass over? Brett joins Adam to make their cases for 2019 Topps Transcendent, Chrome Sapphire, Revolution Galactics, Steve Austin, and Randy Orton. They discuss what draws them to these cards and how set history, design, and the wrestlers we grew up watching shape collecting decisions. They examine GemRate’s eBay sales data, the Alexa Bliss rookie autograph Superfractor at Goldin, and sales involving Austin, Cena, and Oba Femi. Plus, WWE booking, Demon Finn Bálor’s return, and what happens to a collecting community when more money and attention enter the conversation. Check out RbiCru7 for all your wrestling and sports card needs! Join Adam's Main Event Wrestling Cards group for free Get exclusive content, promote your cards, and connect with other collectors who listen to the pod today by joining the Patreon: Join Stacking Slabs Podcast Patreon Follow Ryan: | Instagram | Website | YouTubeFollow Adam: | X | InstagramFollow Stacking Slabs: | Twitter | Instagram | Facebook | Tiktok ★ Support this podcast on Patreon ★

The Football Card Podcast #72: Dez Bryant, Superfractors, and Knowing What to Sell

Nov 6, 2026 1 hr 20 min

You want the card. But are you willing to sell what you own to get it? Pack and Brett discuss a 2011 Topps Finest Dez Bryant Superfractor 1/1 PSA 10 and why collectors chase players whose careers meant something to them. Listener questions bring the conversation back to your collection. How do you get comfortable spending more on one card? What happens when your collecting interests change? And should you buy cards outside your player collection to help fund it? Pack shares how selling Damian Lillard and James Harden Select Golds helped him buy a Priest Holmes Superfractor. Plus, Bears and Colts fandom, football card sales, and a call to share your Finest football cards. Check out Card Ladder the official data partner of Stacking SlabsFollow The Football Card Podcast on Instagram for memes and stuff. Get your free copy of Collecting For Keeps: Finding Meaning In A Hobby Built On Hype Get exclusive content, promote your cards, and connect with other collectors who listen to the pod today by joining the Patreon: Join Stacking Slabs Podcast Patreon Sign up for Hobby Jobs and The Weekly Rip for free Follow Stacking Slabs: | Twitter | Instagram | Facebook | TiktokFollow Pack: | Instagram ★ Support this podcast on Patreon ★

Hobby Jobs: What Brings Collectors Back? With Bert Ryan of Grand Salami Sports Cards

Nov 5, 2026 37 min

Bert Ryan wants to open a card shop in Seattle where collectors can meet, talk sports, and trade. He’s building the business that can pay for it through breaks. On Hobby Jobs, Bert tells Brett how Grand Salami Sports Cards sources wax without manufacturer allocations, prices breaks that can have 600 player spots, and helps collectors get images of their cards before the mail arrives. He explains why he kept buying 2022 Topps Finest Flashbacks and how he weighs the rest of a checklist when one card gets most of the attention. If you run breaks, you’ll hear where Bert puts his time to earn a second purchase. If you buy into them, you’ll leave with a question to ask before you pay for your next spot. Hobby Jobs is sponsored by BCW Supplies. For over 45 years, BCW has helped retailers and wholesale partners stay stocked with the storage and display accessories collectors trust—backed by dependable fulfillment and consistency to keep shelves stocked and margins strong. Learn more at bcwsupplies.com/wholesale.Sign up for Hobby Jobs and The Weekly Rip for free Get exclusive content, promote your cards, and connect with other collectors who listen to the pod today by joining the Patreon: Join Stacking Slabs Podcast Patreon Follow Stacking Slabs: | Twitter | Instagram | Facebook | Tiktok ★ Support this podcast on Patreon ★

Building a System Around Your Collecting Lane

Nov 4, 2026 27 min

You know what you collect. How do you stay connected to it between purchases? In this episode, Brett explores building a system around your collecting lane. A conversation with Chris McGill on Card Ladder Confidential prompts a look at the searches collectors check, the sales they track, the people they learn from, and the information they keep. Brett shares how researching a 2005 Topps Turkey Red Philip Rivers Wood 1/1 gave him context for the purchase and a reason to keep studying the release. The episode covers search habits, keeping records, building relationships, and setting spending limits before a card appears. It also examines how collectors can keep learning and participating during months when they buy nothing. Check out the awesome software that InfernoRed Technology can build for you. Sign up for Hobby Jobs and The Weekly Rip for free Get your free copy of Collecting For Keeps: Finding Meaning In A Hobby Built On Hype Start your 7 day free trial of Stacking Slabs Patreon Today [Distributed on Sunday] Sign up for the Stacking Slabs Weekly Rip Newsletter using this link Follow Stacking Slabs: | Twitter | Instagram | Facebook | Tiktok ★ Support this podcast on Patreon ★

One of One Pilot: What Makes a 1/1 Worth Pursuing?

Nov 3, 2026 37 min

You own the only copy. What made you want it? The athlete? The product? The season? The feeling of knowing another copy won’t come up for sale? Brett is testing a show about one of ones. An $818.88 Draymond. A reported $4.2 million Kobe sale. What can we learn from each? The pilot is in the Stacking Slabs feed. Sign up for Hobby Jobs and The Weekly Rip for free Get your free copy of Collecting For Keeps: Finding Meaning In A Hobby Built On Hype Start your 7 day free trial of Stacking Slabs Patreon Today [Distributed on Sunday] Sign up for the Stacking Slabs Weekly Rip Newsletter using this link Follow Stacking Slabs: | Twitter | Instagram | Facebook | Tiktok ★ Support this podcast on Patreon ★

Passion to Profession: Building a Business to Keep Collecting with Bryan Denison of Cajun Cardboard

Nov 2, 2026 51 min

Bryan Denison spent years teaching collectors about Michael Jordan cards before leaving his career in law to run Cajun Cardboard. His goal remains the same: keep building his Jordan collection. In this episode of Passion to Profession, Bryan joins Brett to discuss how sharing his research on YouTube led to collection purchases, an audience, and a business running six eBay Live shows a week. We talk about inspecting and selling raw cards, disclosing condition issues, hiring a team, and protecting the reputation behind every sale. Bryan shares why he consolidated his Jordan collection from around 1,300 cards to 30 and why those cards stay outside the business. Plus, Bryan gives his perspective on the Michael Jordan market and explains why he welcomes the chance to buy back cards he sold. Sign up for Hobby Jobs and The Weekly Rip for free A special thank you to eBay for sponsoring Passion to Profession. The biggest and best marketplace to buy your next favorite trading card. Get exclusive content, promote your cards, and connect with other collectors who listen to the pod today by joining the Patreon: Join Stacking Slabs Podcast Patreon Follow Stacking Slabs: | Twitter | Instagram | Facebook | Tiktok ★ Support this podcast on Patreon ★

Hobby Jobs: Owning a Business Changes What You Keep

Nov 1, 2026 23 min

Believing in a card and believing in a business can mean competing for the same money. On this episode of Hobby Jobs, Brett examines what happens when collecting becomes part of someone’s livelihood. He discusses PSA’s service changes, how grading timelines affect cash flow, and the tension between keeping cards and funding a business. Brett shares a lesson from Chris Sewell’s experience owning a 1952 Topps Mickey Mantle, a question to help collectors evaluate what they keep, and why “reinvesting in the business” needs a plan behind it. The episode asks collectors and operators to consider what they expect their cards, money, and time to accomplish. Hobby Jobs is sponsored by BCW Supplies. For over 45 years, BCW has helped retailers and wholesale partners stay stocked with the storage and display accessories collectors trust—backed by dependable fulfillment and consistency to keep shelves stocked and margins strong. Learn more at bcwsupplies.com/wholesale.Sign up for Hobby Jobs and The Weekly Rip for free Get exclusive content, promote your cards, and connect with other collectors who listen to the pod today by joining the Patreon: Join Stacking Slabs Podcast Patreon Follow Stacking Slabs: | Twitter | Instagram | Facebook | Tiktok ★ Support this podcast on Patreon ★

Booked to Last: What Makes a Wrestling Card Worth Chasing? Stadium Club, Goldin, and Pricing 1/1s

Oct 31, 2026 1 hr 4 min

You collect the wrestler. But that doesn’t mean you need every card with their name on it. Adam and Ryan break down what makes a wrestling card worth pursuing, from the photograph and autograph to the set, inscription, and price. They share their take on Topps Stadium Club WWE, debate the price of boxes, and examine a Roman Reigns flag parallel sale around $5,000. What happens when collectors treat a print-run estimate as confirmation? The conversation covers previews of 2027 Topps Chrome WWE and Goldin’s wrestling card auction, including an Alexa Bliss rookie Superfractor autograph and a 1999 Rock Comic Images autograph graded PSA 10. Plus, how to approach pricing 1/1s, why the numbering doesn’t tell you enough, and when to pass on a card of someone you collect. Check out RbiCru7 for all your wrestling and sports card needs! Join Adam's Main Event Wrestling Cards group for free Get exclusive content, promote your cards, and connect with other collectors who listen to the pod today by joining the Patreon: Join Stacking Slabs Podcast Patreon Follow Ryan: | Instagram | Website | YouTubeFollow Adam: | X | InstagramFollow Stacking Slabs: | Twitter | Instagram | Facebook | Tiktok ★ Support this podcast on Patreon ★

The Football Card Podcast #71: When Your Team Moves On, Does Your Collection?

Oct 30, 2026 1 hr 34 min

You bought the card because you believed in the player. Then the trade happens. Do you want to keep it? Pack and Brett discuss what happens to team collections when players leave and the future you pictured doesn’t happen. They explore collecting memories versus collecting hope, deciding what stays, and giving yourself permission to change direction. The conversation also covers Kenneth Walker III’s Bowman Chrome Superfractor versus his Prizm Black Finite, collecting beyond release hype, and who should name a price when someone asks about a card you haven’t offered for sale. Plus, auction sales featuring Tom Brady, Patrick Mahomes, Peyton Manning, and Jerry Rice, and the research behind Brett’s 2005 Topps Turkey Red Philip Rivers 1/1 purchase. Check out Card Ladder the official data partner of Stacking SlabsFollow The Football Card Podcast on Instagram for memes and stuff. Get your free copy of Collecting For Keeps: Finding Meaning In A Hobby Built On Hype Get exclusive content, promote your cards, and connect with other collectors who listen to the pod today by joining the Patreon: Join Stacking Slabs Podcast Patreon Sign up for Hobby Jobs and The Weekly Rip for free Follow Stacking Slabs: | Twitter | Instagram | Facebook | TiktokFollow Pack: | Instagram ★ Support this podcast on Patreon ★

Card Ladder Confidential #24: Why 1/1s Changed What We Want From Collecting

Oct 29, 2026 1 hr 4 min

Brett joins Chris and Josh from Card Ladder to discuss why they collect 1/1s and how those purchases changed what they want from the hobby. Brett shares how a 2014 Andrew Luck Prizm Black Finite reshaped his collecting priorities. Josh explains the appeal of owning a card whose auction appearances depend on his decision to sell. Chris discusses how researching sets and designs has expanded his appreciation for athletes and their careers. The conversation covers buying without a comp, looking beyond brand recognition, and interpreting the sales data behind 1/1 collecting. Check out Card Ladder the official data partner of Stacking Slabs Get exclusive content, promote your cards, and connect with other collectors who listen to the pod today by joining the Patreon: Join Stacking Slabs Podcast Patreon [Distributed on Sunday] Sign up for the Stacking Slabs Weekly Rip Newsletter using this link Follow Josh: | InstagramFollow Chris: | InstagramFollow Card Ladder: | Instagram | YouTube | Website ★ Support this podcast on Patreon ★

How Availability Shapes Your Collection

Oct 28, 2026 28 min

You opened the app without a plan to buy. Five minutes later, you’re figuring out how to pay for a card. What changed? In this episode, Brett explores how availability shapes what we want, what we buy, and what we stop saving for. He examines auction deadlines, the fear of missing a card, and the purchases that leave us without money when a card we’ve been pursuing appears. He also shares questions to ask before buying and ways to expand your collecting through checklists, archives, and conversations. If both cards were for sale, which would get your money? Check out the awesome software that InfernoRed Technology can build for you. Sign up for Hobby Jobs and The Weekly Rip for free Get your free copy of Collecting For Keeps: Finding Meaning In A Hobby Built On Hype Start your 7 day free trial of Stacking Slabs Patreon Today [Distributed on Sunday] Sign up for the Stacking Slabs Weekly Rip Newsletter using this link Follow Stacking Slabs: | Twitter | Instagram | Facebook | Tiktok ★ Support this podcast on Patreon ★

The WNBA Card Podcast: The Cards You Sold, the Ones You Missed, and the Joy of Collecting | S6 E3 [Halloween Edition]

Oct 27, 2026 1 hr 11 min

What’s the card you sold that you wish you still owned? Katelyn and Mark celebrate Halloween with collecting regrets, hobby nightmares, and a question about what keeps us coming back to WNBA cards. Mark talks through selling cards to fund purchases. Katelyn shares how a trade with a friend brought her attention back to the players and cards she enjoys. They debate player-worn memorabilia, buying without checking comps, and letting go of cards they once planned to keep. They revisit Fleer Ultra and Rittenhouse, build collections around teams they don’t root for, and share the cards that still have them thinking about what might have been. Plus, WNBA Finals reactions and a Donruss pack opening presented by Great Lakes Trading Cards. Check out Card Ladder the official data partner of Stacking Slabs Follow the WNBA Card Podcast on Instagram Get your free copy of Collecting For Keeps: Finding Meaning In A Hobby Built On Hype Get exclusive content, promote your cards, and connect with other collectors who listen to the pod today by joining the Patreon: Join Stacking Slabs Podcast Patreon [Distributed on Sunday] Sign up for the Stacking Slabs Weekly Rip Newsletter using this link Follow Stacking Slabs: | Twitter | Instagram | Facebook | TiktokFollow Katelyn: | InstagramFollow Mark | Instagram ★ Support this podcast on Patreon ★

Passion to Profession: Loving the Cards. Learning to Let Them Go. With Chris Sewall

Oct 26, 2026 40 min

Chris Sewall remembers owning a 1952 Topps Mickey Mantle for about a week. He wanted to keep it. His business needed him to sell it. That tension is part of making your living in cards. On this episode of Passion to Profession, sponsored by eBay, Brett sits down with Chris of Sewall Sports Cards to talk about leaving filmmaking, building a business around buying collections, and learning to sell cards you love. Chris shares how he evaluates collections, why an offer needs to account for the work of selling, and how YouTube became a source of trust and collection leads. They discuss hiring, protecting your time, and building relationships that bring people back. If you’ve thought about turning your collecting into a career, this conversation gets into the decisions that come with it. Sign up for Hobby Jobs and The Weekly Rip for free A special thank you to eBay for sponsoring Passion to Profession. The biggest and best marketplace to buy your next favorite trading card. Get exclusive content, promote your cards, and connect with other collectors who listen to the pod today by joining the Patreon: Join Stacking Slabs Podcast Patreon Follow Stacking Slabs: | Twitter | Instagram | Facebook | Tiktok ★ Support this podcast on Patreon ★

Hobby Jobs: The People You Can Call + Building Vortex Sportscards with Andrew Caroselli

Oct 25, 2026 1 hr 4 min

Who do you call when you’re facing a decision in your business? This week on Hobby Jobs, I share how relationships with operators have helped me build Stacking Slabs. We talk about asking questions, learning from someone’s experience, and following up after you put their advice to work. Then Andrew Caroselli of Vortex Sportscards joins me to discuss the work behind his breaking business. What began with videos and boxes in his parents’ basement became a business with a shipping team and decisions that extend beyond opening packs. Andrew shares how he sources product without manufacturer allocations, evaluates pricing, and decides which releases to pass on, even when customers ask for them. We also discuss building software to understand his numbers and getting to know the people who return to his streams. If you collect, this conversation gives you a look at the decisions behind the breaks you buy into. If you’re building a business in cards, it gives you questions to bring into your next operator conversation. Hobby Jobs is sponsored by BCW Supplies. For over 45 years, BCW has helped retailers and wholesale partners stay stocked with the storage and display accessories collectors trust—backed by dependable fulfillment and consistency to keep shelves stocked and margins strong. Learn more at bcwsupplies.com/wholesale.Sign up for Hobby Jobs and The Weekly Rip for free Get exclusive content, promote your cards, and connect with other collectors who listen to the pod today by joining the Patreon: Join Stacking Slabs Podcast Patreon Follow Stacking Slabs: | Twitter | Instagram | Facebook | Tiktok ★ Support this podcast on Patreon ★

Booked to Last: Stadium Club WWE and Knowing When to Stop Chasing

Oct 24, 2026 1 hr 1 min

What do you want from a box of wrestling cards? Adam and Ryan break down Topps Stadium Club WWE, from the photography and Beam Team inserts to the debate around box prices and print runs. They discuss where the release fits alongside Chrome, Universe, and Royalty, and why your approach should reflect what you want to collect. Adam shares the completion of his Becky Lynch Planetary Pursuit set. The guys review sales involving John Cena, Roxanne Perez, Penta, and AJ Lee, then discuss choosing breakers, setting limits, and when to stop chasing a pull and buy the card. Plus, thoughts on Roman Reigns, Sami Zayn, and the storytelling on Raw. Check out RbiCru7 for all your wrestling and sports card needs! Join Adam's Main Event Wrestling Cards group for free Get exclusive content, promote your cards, and connect with other collectors who listen to the pod today by joining the Patreon: Join Stacking Slabs Podcast Patreon Follow Ryan: | Instagram | Website | YouTubeFollow Adam: | X | InstagramFollow Stacking Slabs: | Twitter | Instagram | Facebook | Tiktok ★ Support this podcast on Patreon ★

The Football Card Podcast #70: Building a Collection That Grows With You

Oct 23, 2026 1 hr 38 min

Are you buying a card because you want it or because you feel obligated to keep a project going? Pack and Brett talk about how fandom shapes a collection and what happens when your interests change. Brett shares why he’s reconsidering parts of his Colts collection while his Andrew Luck cards continue to mean something to him. The conversation covers collecting players versus sets, keeping cards you’re willing to sell to fund purchases, and what they’d tell themselves upon returning to the hobby. They revisit the Larry Fitzgerald shield autograph sale and the confusion around event-worn versus game-worn patches, debate 2012 Prizm and 1997 Metal Universe, and compare inserts across eras. Plus, Zack Martin and Art Donovan get the spotlight, followed by football card sales featuring Randy Moss, Barry Sanders, and Antonio Gates. Check out Card Ladder the official data partner of Stacking SlabsFollow The Football Card Podcast on Instagram for memes and stuff. Get your free copy of Collecting For Keeps: Finding Meaning In A Hobby Built On Hype Get exclusive content, promote your cards, and connect with other collectors who listen to the pod today by joining the Patreon: Join Stacking Slabs Podcast Patreon Sign up for Hobby Jobs and The Weekly Rip for free Follow Stacking Slabs: | Twitter | Instagram | Facebook | TiktokFollow Pack: | Instagram ★ Support this podcast on Patreon ★

You Can Change the Rules for How You Collect a Player

Oct 22, 2026 33 min

Brett started collecting Tyrese Haliburton with a rule: Pacers uniform only. As his connection to the player grew, his collection changed. In this episode, Brett shares the story behind buying Haliburton’s 2020-21 Panini Obsidian Electric Etch White Mojo rookie 1/1. He discusses losing track of the card after it sold, getting another opportunity at auction, and researching why it belonged alongside his Crown Royale rookie 1/1. Through memories of the Pacers’ playoff run and the research behind this purchase, Brett explores how collecting a player can change the rules a collector started with. Sign up for Hobby Jobs and The Weekly Rip for free Get your free copy of Collecting For Keeps: Finding Meaning In A Hobby Built On Hype Start your 7 day free trial of Stacking Slabs Patreon Today [Distributed on Sunday] Sign up for the Stacking Slabs Weekly Rip Newsletter using this link Follow Stacking Slabs: | Twitter | Instagram | Facebook | Tiktok ★ Support this podcast on Patreon ★

Finding Cards Where the Hobby Isn’t Looking

Oct 21, 2026 33 min

How much of what you want comes from what you keep seeing? This week, Brett explores how releases, breaks, and clips influence our collecting decisions, and how studying checklists opens up cards we didn’t know existed. From Panini Crusade basketball to his 2012 Prizm Reggie Wayne Finite 1/1, he shares how he evaluates player connection, product history, scarcity, and demand. The conversation offers a process for researching cards and understanding why you want to own them, even if the hobby’s attention never follows. Check out the awesome software that InfernoRed Technology can build for you. Sign up for Hobby Jobs and The Weekly Rip for free Get your free copy of Collecting For Keeps: Finding Meaning In A Hobby Built On Hype Start your 7 day free trial of Stacking Slabs Patreon Today [Distributed on Sunday] Sign up for the Stacking Slabs Weekly Rip Newsletter using this link Follow Stacking Slabs: | Twitter | Instagram | Facebook | Tiktok ★ Support this podcast on Patreon ★

The WNBA Card Podcast: What Can $100 Build in Your WNBA Collection? | S6 E2

Oct 20, 2026 1 hr 3 min

What makes a card worth owning when you take resale value out of the decision? Katelyn and Mark talk about collecting WNBA cards for the photography, the memories, and the enjoyment of turning through a binder. From digging through 25-cent boxes to collecting 1997 Pinnacle legends, they share what earns a card a place in their collections. Then comes the challenge: build a nine-card binder page with $100. Mark chooses Donruss mascots to tell the story of the season. Katelyn builds around Napheesa Collier, Arike Ogunbowale, and Jackie Young, considering everything from trophy photos to which direction each player faces. They discuss PSA Vault auction results, buying during a playoff run, and rip Donruss packs for listener giveaways. Check out Card Ladder the official data partner of Stacking Slabs Follow the WNBA Card Podcast on Instagram Get your free copy of Collecting For Keeps: Finding Meaning In A Hobby Built On Hype Get exclusive content, promote your cards, and connect with other collectors who listen to the pod today by joining the Patreon: Join Stacking Slabs Podcast Patreon [Distributed on Sunday] Sign up for the Stacking Slabs Weekly Rip Newsletter using this link Follow Stacking Slabs: | Twitter | Instagram | Facebook | TiktokFollow Katelyn: | InstagramFollow Mark | Instagram ★ Support this podcast on Patreon ★

Passion to Profession: When Your Collecting Knowledge Becomes Your Business with Dan McKee of Darby-s Vintage

Oct 19, 2026 38 min

Dan McKee started collecting T206 cards at seven years old. Fifty-seven years of collecting now inform how he buys, sells, and runs Darby-s Vintage on eBay. In this episode of Passion to Profession, Brett talks with Dan about turning collecting knowledge into a business. Dan shares how he finds inventory in auction catalogs, why he gives some listings years to sell, and how he handles purchases that lose money. He also shares the story behind a $600 U.S. Caramel wrapper, showing Frank Robinson a card the player hadn’t seen, and building sets with his father that he still won’t sell. A conversation about what you learn through collecting, how that knowledge serves your business, and why some cards stay with you. Sign up for Hobby Jobs and The Weekly Rip for free A special thank you to eBay for sponsoring Passion to Profession. The biggest and best marketplace to buy your next favorite trading card. Get exclusive content, promote your cards, and connect with other collectors who listen to the pod today by joining the Patreon: Join Stacking Slabs Podcast Patreon Follow Stacking Slabs: | Twitter | Instagram | Facebook | Tiktok ★ Support this podcast on Patreon ★

Hobby Jobs: You Don’t Have to Sell Cards to Build a Hobby Business

Oct 18, 2026 27 min

You don’t have to sell cards to build a business in the hobby. In this episode of Hobby Jobs, Brett uses PackScout’s launch to explore opportunities to serve collectors and operators. He shares how Stacking Slabs grew from his questions about collecting and explains how skills in photography, inventory management, sales, and customer support can translate into work in the sports card industry. Brett breaks down how to identify a problem, test an offer with a customer, and account for the time it takes to deliver. He explores careers in cards without starting a company and highlights the Sales Coordinator role at Mascot from this week’s newsletter. Hobby Jobs is sponsored by BCW Supplies. For over 45 years, BCW has helped retailers and wholesale partners stay stocked with the storage and display accessories collectors trust—backed by dependable fulfillment and consistency to keep shelves stocked and margins strong. Learn more at bcwsupplies.com/wholesale.Sign up for Hobby Jobs and The Weekly Rip for free Get exclusive content, promote your cards, and connect with other collectors who listen to the pod today by joining the Patreon: Join Stacking Slabs Podcast Patreon Follow Stacking Slabs: | Twitter | Instagram | Facebook | Tiktok ★ Support this podcast on Patreon ★

Booked to Last: WWE Card Buy, Sell, Hold After Money in the Bank

Oct 17, 2026 1 hr 26 min

Does winning Money in the Bank change what you’re willing to pay for a wrestler’s cards? Adam and Ryan break down the fallout through a collector’s perspective. They debate buying, selling, and holding Penta, Tiffany Stratton, Roxanne Perez, Je’Von Evans, Liv Morgan, Chelsea Green, and Carmelo Hayes. Their disagreement on Penta gets into the difference between collecting a wrestler and selling into demand. Plus, Roman Reigns redemption sales, Flawless Star Swatches, and a conversation about what makes a wrestler worth collecting. From Prizm Gold to debut patches, the guys discuss how design, photography, and a connection to wrestling history shape the cards collectors want to own. What keeps you collecting someone after the storyline changes? Check out RbiCru7 for all your wrestling and sports card needs! Join Adam's Main Event Wrestling Cards group for free Get exclusive content, promote your cards, and connect with other collectors who listen to the pod today by joining the Patreon: Join Stacking Slabs Podcast Patreon Follow Ryan: | Instagram | Website | YouTubeFollow Adam: | X | InstagramFollow Stacking Slabs: | Twitter | Instagram | Facebook | Tiktok ★ Support this podcast on Patreon ★

The Football Card Podcast #69: A Priest Holmes Superfractor and the Cost of Quarterback Hype

Oct 16, 2026 1 hr 22 min

What happens when a card shows up and you start reconsidering what you’re willing to sell? Pack Nicholson shares the story behind buying the 2005 Finest Priest Holmes Superfractor 1/1. From negotiating the price to selling cards to fund it, the purchase brings his collecting priorities into focus. Pack and Brett also question why collectors pay for quarterback potential before performance. Trevor Lawrence, Bryce Young, and Brock Purdy lead a conversation about hype, winning, and what creates demand. Plus, listener questions on MVPs versus championships, one-of-ones from the 1990s and 2000s, and what football card manufacturers should bring back. Check out Card Ladder the official data partner of Stacking SlabsFollow The Football Card Podcast on Instagram for memes and stuff. Get your free copy of Collecting For Keeps: Finding Meaning In A Hobby Built On Hype Get exclusive content, promote your cards, and connect with other collectors who listen to the pod today by joining the Patreon: Join Stacking Slabs Podcast Patreon Sign up for Hobby Jobs and The Weekly Rip for free Follow Stacking Slabs: | Twitter | Instagram | Facebook | TiktokFollow Pack: | Instagram ★ Support this podcast on Patreon ★

What You Learn From Spending Time With Your Cards

Oct 15, 2026 31 min

What do you learn when you spend time with the cards you own? Brett shares how taking his 2012 Prizm Andrew Luck Pylon 1/1 into the sunlight helped him appreciate owning it. That experience opens a conversation about what happens after the mail day. Spending time with your collection helps you recognize what belongs, understand how your taste has changed, and revisit the people and memories connected to your cards. Get your cards out. Give yourself fifteen minutes. See what you learn. Sign up for Hobby Jobs and The Weekly Rip for free Get your free copy of Collecting For Keeps: Finding Meaning In A Hobby Built On Hype Start your 7 day free trial of Stacking Slabs Patreon Today [Distributed on Sunday] Sign up for the Stacking Slabs Weekly Rip Newsletter using this link Follow Stacking Slabs: | Twitter | Instagram | Facebook | Tiktok ★ Support this podcast on Patreon ★

Do You Want the Card or the Purchase?

Oct 14, 2026 32 min

Brett has added about 10 cards to his collection this year and sold around 150 to get there. His buying has slowed down. His enjoyment of collecting has grown. In this episode, Brett explores how understanding what you want changes how you buy. He examines the difference between wanting a card and wanting another purchase, how research helps determine what belongs, and how seeking approval influences collecting decisions. He also questions when a buying process starts taking away from the enjoyment it was meant to support. After the package arrives and the excitement settles, what keeps you interested? Check out the awesome software that InfernoRed Technology can build for you. Sign up for Hobby Jobs and The Weekly Rip for free Get your free copy of Collecting For Keeps: Finding Meaning In A Hobby Built On Hype Start your 7 day free trial of Stacking Slabs Patreon Today [Distributed on Sunday] Sign up for the Stacking Slabs Weekly Rip Newsletter using this link Follow Stacking Slabs: | Twitter | Instagram | Facebook | Tiktok ★ Support this podcast on Patreon ★

The WNBA Card Podcast: WNBA Finals and the Cards You Want to Keep | Season 6, Episode 1

Oct 13, 2026 1 hr 7 min

What happens when your team’s playoff run puts the cards you want beyond your budget? Katelyn and Mark open Season 6, Episode 1 with a conversation about the WNBA Finals and what winning means for collectors. They discuss Angel Reese, Gabby Williams, and the tension between cheering for your team and watching card prices climb. Katelyn shares how she found a 2023 Origins Napheesa Collier Black 1/1 for her six-card collection. Mark explains why this playoff run has him revisiting cards he owns. They also talk rookie targets, Donruss, Prizm, and deciding when to buy or wait. Plus, a pack rip featuring a Marina Mabrey autograph /49 that will go to a listener through @wnbacardpod on Instagram. Check out Card Ladder the official data partner of Stacking Slabs Follow the WNBA Card Podcast on Instagram Get your free copy of Collecting For Keeps: Finding Meaning In A Hobby Built On Hype Get exclusive content, promote your cards, and connect with other collectors who listen to the pod today by joining the Patreon: Join Stacking Slabs Podcast Patreon [Distributed on Sunday] Sign up for the Stacking Slabs Weekly Rip Newsletter using this link Follow Stacking Slabs: | Twitter | Instagram | Facebook | TiktokFollow Katelyn: | InstagramFollow Mark | Instagram ★ Support this podcast on Patreon ★

Passion to Profession: The Work That Brings Collectors Back

Oct 12, 2026 36 min

What makes you return to a card shop, open someone’s stream, or trust them with your collection? This week, I’m recording solo and reflecting on twelve conversations from Passion to Profession. From Grant Slayton helping me find my Andrew Luck 1/1 to Collins Boyce welcoming collectors who aren’t buying, I look at the work that earns another visit. I also share how these lessons shape my decisions at Stacking Slabs. Hiring, handing off responsibilities, supporting my family, and giving you a reason to keep listening are all part of building this business. If you collect cards or work in the industry, this conversation asks you to think about what earns your trust. Passion to Profession is presented by eBay. Sign up for Hobby Jobs and The Weekly Rip for free A special thank you to eBay for sponsoring Passion to Profession. The biggest and best marketplace to buy your next favorite trading card. Get exclusive content, promote your cards, and connect with other collectors who listen to the pod today by joining the Patreon: Join Stacking Slabs Podcast Patreon Follow Stacking Slabs: | Twitter | Instagram | Facebook | Tiktok ★ Support this podcast on Patreon ★

Hobby Jobs: Growing a Hobby Business Beyond Its Founder

Oct 11, 2026 21 min

What happens when customers want to buy from you, but growing the business means letting someone else earn their trust? In this episode of Hobby Jobs, I explore that question through my conversation with Josh O’Daniel of Odeezy Sports Cards. We talk about handing off responsibilities, helping employees build relationships, and teaching the standards customers count on without asking people to copy your personality. I also examine Arena Club’s partnership with the Philadelphia 76ers and what happens after a fan’s introduction to collecting. Getting someone’s attention starts the relationship. The experience that follows gives them a reason to return. Hobby Jobs is presented by BCW Supplies. Hobby Jobs is sponsored by BCW Supplies. For over 45 years, BCW has helped retailers and wholesale partners stay stocked with the storage and display accessories collectors trust—backed by dependable fulfillment and consistency to keep shelves stocked and margins strong. Learn more at bcwsupplies.com/wholesale.Sign up for Hobby Jobs and The Weekly Rip for free Get exclusive content, promote your cards, and connect with other collectors who listen to the pod today by joining the Patreon: Join Stacking Slabs Podcast Patreon Follow Stacking Slabs: | Twitter | Instagram | Facebook | Tiktok ★ Support this podcast on Patreon ★

Booked to Last: Is It Time to Buy Wrestling Cards? Collector Q&A

Oct 10, 2026 1 hr 11 min

The card you’ve been waiting for hits the market. Do you buy it, or does seeing more copies for sale make you question your collection? Adam and Ryan answer listener questions about wrestling cards, patience, and where they’re putting their collecting dollars. They discuss the supply arriving through Panini redemption fulfillment, what draws them to Flawless, and why 2019 Topps Transcendent and 2015 Topps Undisputed deserve attention. The conversation also covers WWE sales data, what auction results leave out, Topps release calendars, and Money in the Bank predictions. Plus, a question worth asking before you sell a card to fund a break: Are you giving up the card you hope to pull? Check out RbiCru7 for all your wrestling and sports card needs! Join Adam's Main Event Wrestling Cards group for free Get exclusive content, promote your cards, and connect with other collectors who listen to the pod today by joining the Patreon: Join Stacking Slabs Podcast Patreon Follow Ryan: | Instagram | Website | YouTubeFollow Adam: | X | InstagramFollow Stacking Slabs: | Twitter | Instagram | Facebook | Tiktok ★ Support this podcast on Patreon ★

The Football Card Podcast #68: You Got the Card. Why Do You Want Another?

Oct 9, 2026 1 hr 13 min

You spend months looking for a card. You make the deal. Then you open your saved searches and start looking for another. When do you take time to enjoy what you’ve built? Pack and Brett discuss the research, negotiations, and relationships that keep collectors buying and selling. Brett shares how spending 10–15 minutes with his cards has helped him appreciate his collection. Pack explains how viewing a sale as a trade helps him decide which cards to let go. The conversation covers Bowman University’s place in Bowman, Topps Chrome Cosmic, and sales featuring Patrick Mahomes, Saquon Barkley, Calvin Johnson, Drew Brees, and Manti Te’o. Check out Card Ladder the official data partner of Stacking SlabsFollow The Football Card Podcast on Instagram for memes and stuff. Get your free copy of Collecting For Keeps: Finding Meaning In A Hobby Built On Hype Get exclusive content, promote your cards, and connect with other collectors who listen to the pod today by joining the Patreon: Join Stacking Slabs Podcast Patreon Sign up for Hobby Jobs and The Weekly Rip for free Follow Stacking Slabs: | Twitter | Instagram | Facebook | TiktokFollow Pack: | Instagram ★ Support this podcast on Patreon ★

The WNBA Card Podcast: Season 6 Starts Here — Meet Mark (mjs_sportscards)

Oct 8, 2026 52 min

The friendships you build through cards can change how you collect. Katelyn welcomes Mark (mjs_sportscards) as her cohost for Season 6 of The WNBA Card Podcast. A history professor and Atlanta Dream fan, Mark shares why Allisha Gray anchors his collection and how collecting Pinnacle, Fleer Ultra, and Rittenhouse has helped him learn about the players who built the league. They introduce their plans for the season, react to the WNBA playoffs and awards, and discuss how collectors value A’ja Wilson’s accomplishments. Join Katelyn and Mark for conversations about the players you watch, the cards you collect, and the history that connects them. Check out Card Ladder the official data partner of Stacking Slabs Follow the WNBA Card Podcast on Instagram Get your free copy of Collecting For Keeps: Finding Meaning In A Hobby Built On Hype Get exclusive content, promote your cards, and connect with other collectors who listen to the pod today by joining the Patreon: Join Stacking Slabs Podcast Patreon [Distributed on Sunday] Sign up for the Stacking Slabs Weekly Rip Newsletter using this link Follow Stacking Slabs: | Twitter | Instagram | Facebook | TiktokFollow Katelyn: | InstagramFollow Mark | Instagram ★ Support this podcast on Patreon ★

Why We Cannot Stop Talking About Million Dollar Cards

Oct 7, 2026 34 min

Why do we spend so much time debating cards that most of us will never buy? In this episode, Brett explores what happens after an auction ends. Why we judge the buyer. Why we want the price to validate our collections. And why one sale gets treated as a verdict on the hobby. He separates the transaction, the signal, and the spectacle to help collectors understand what a sale tells us and where the evidence stops. Before you let someone else’s purchase change how you collect, ask what it changes for you. Check out the awesome software that InfernoRed Technology can build for you. Sign up for Hobby Jobs and The Weekly Rip for free Get your free copy of Collecting For Keeps: Finding Meaning In A Hobby Built On Hype Start your 7 day free trial of Stacking Slabs Patreon Today [Distributed on Sunday] Sign up for the Stacking Slabs Weekly Rip Newsletter using this link Follow Stacking Slabs: | Twitter | Instagram | Facebook | Tiktok ★ Support this podcast on Patreon ★

The WNBA Card Podcast: Collecting the Team That Feels Like Home with Katelyn (@coldlunchcards) | Season 5 Finale

Oct 6, 2026 1 hr 4 min

To close Season 5 of the WNBA Card Podcast, I interview Katelyn (@coldlunchcards) about her Minnesota Lynx fandom and the collection it has inspired. We talk about finding community after moving to Minnesota, Maya Moore’s place in Lynx history, and why Napheesa Collier’s values matter to Katelyn’s collecting. She shares her goal of building a six-card Collier collection and the story behind her 2019 Donruss Optic Gold rookie numbered to 10. We close with a question for every collector: If your cards lost their value, would you still want to own them? Check out Card Ladder the official data partner of Stacking Slabs Follow the WNBA Card Podcast on Instagram Get your free copy of Collecting For Keeps: Finding Meaning In A Hobby Built On Hype Get exclusive content, promote your cards, and connect with other collectors who listen to the pod today by joining the Patreon: Join Stacking Slabs Podcast Patreon [Distributed on Sunday] Sign up for the Stacking Slabs Weekly Rip Newsletter using this link Follow Stacking Slabs: | Twitter | Instagram | Facebook | TiktokFollow Katelyn: | Instagram ★ Support this podcast on Patreon ★

Passion to Profession: Giving Collectors a Reason to Come Back with Josh O’Daniel of Odeezy Sports Cards

Oct 5, 2026 46 min

What brings you back to a breaker when you don’t hit the card you wanted? Josh O’Daniel of Odeezy Sports Cards thinks about that question. He joins Brett to share how opening Pokémon packs on Twitch became a business with a team, a card shop, and collectors who traveled to attend his store opening. Josh discusses building the business alongside his wife, Lizzie, before leaving an 18-year career at UPS. We get into selling on eBay Live, shipping breaks the next day, covering customer messages, and creating a community where people spend time together between streams. It’s a conversation about what you’re supporting when you choose where to spend your card budget and the work that gives you a reason to return. Sign up for Hobby Jobs and The Weekly Rip for free A special thank you to eBay for sponsoring Passion to Profession. The biggest and best marketplace to buy your next favorite trading card. Get exclusive content, promote your cards, and connect with other collectors who listen to the pod today by joining the Patreon: Join Stacking Slabs Podcast Patreon Follow Stacking Slabs: | Twitter | Instagram | Facebook | Tiktok ★ Support this podcast on Patreon ★

Hobby Jobs: The Systems Behind a Card Shop That Keeps People Coming Back with Oday Hishmeh

Oct 4, 2026 1 hr 1 min

What happens to the collector experience when the owner isn’t there? In this episode of Hobby Jobs, I explore the systems behind buying, inventory, shipping, and customer service. Each handoff affects whether a collector trusts your business enough to return. Then I sit down with Oday Hishmeh, Founder and CEO of It’s Time Sports Cards, TCG, and eSports. Oday brings his experience operating Domino’s locations and owning Ace Hardware stores into building a place where families spend time, play, and trade. We talk about testing Pokémon sales inside Ace Hardware, making room for community, supporting employees, and changing processes when they interfere with serving customers. If you’re building a business in the hobby or looking to work in one, this conversation gives you a place to start: examine what depends on you and help your team deliver the experience you promised. Hobby Jobs is sponsored by BCW Supplies. For over 45 years, BCW has helped retailers and wholesale partners stay stocked with the storage and display accessories collectors trust—backed by dependable fulfillment and consistency to keep shelves stocked and margins strong. Learn more at bcwsupplies.com/wholesale.Sign up for Hobby Jobs and The Weekly Rip for free Get exclusive content, promote your cards, and connect with other collectors who listen to the pod today by joining the Patreon: Join Stacking Slabs Podcast Patreon Follow Stacking Slabs: | Twitter | Instagram | Facebook | Tiktok ★ Support this podcast on Patreon ★

Booked to Last: Panini WWE Redemptions — The Cards You Waited For with Kevin from New York Roadshow

Oct 3, 2026 1 hr 33 min

You waited for an autograph of the wrestler you collect. Your package arrived with someone else. How do you decide what that replacement means to you? Kevin from New York Roadshow joins Adam and Ryan to unpack the Panini WWE redemption closeout. They discuss Roman Reigns on-card autographs, Flawless replacements, and how to evaluate white box cards beyond the 1/1 stamp. The conversation gets into the tension between replacement value and collector attachment. A card’s price doesn’t explain why you wanted it. They discuss how the arrival of these cards affects supply and what to consider before selling. What would you do with the money? And if you wanted that card back, would you be able to find it? Check out RbiCru7 for all your wrestling and sports card needs! Join Adam's Main Event Wrestling Cards group for free Get exclusive content, promote your cards, and connect with other collectors who listen to the pod today by joining the Patreon: Join Stacking Slabs Podcast Patreon Follow Ryan: | Instagram | Website | YouTubeFollow Adam: | X | InstagramFollow Stacking Slabs: | Twitter | Instagram | Facebook | Tiktok ★ Support this podcast on Patreon ★

The Football Card Podcast #67: Football Cards Go Beyond Quarterback Prospecting

Oct 2, 2026 1 hr 17 min

Does quarterback prospecting define how you see football cards? Pack and Brett discuss Drake Maye’s start to the season and the expectations collectors build into quarterback card prices. They examine why that part of the market gets so much attention while collectors pursue players, sets, and memories that mean something to them. The conversation turns to selling cards. Do you owe anyone an explanation? Does posting the same card for sale over and over change how collectors respond when it reaches auction? Plus, grading cards for your PC, sales of Tom Brady, Peyton Manning, and Jerry Rice cards, and Brett’s arrival of a 2018 Prizm Jack Doyle Black Finite 1/1. This week’s collector challenge: Share a card of the player you’d want as a friend and tell us why. Check out Card Ladder the official data partner of Stacking SlabsFollow The Football Card Podcast on Instagram for memes and stuff. Get your free copy of Collecting For Keeps: Finding Meaning In A Hobby Built On Hype Get exclusive content, promote your cards, and connect with other collectors who listen to the pod today by joining the Patreon: Join Stacking Slabs Podcast Patreon Sign up for Hobby Jobs and The Weekly Rip for free Follow Stacking Slabs: | Twitter | Instagram | Facebook | TiktokFollow Pack: | Instagram ★ Support this podcast on Patreon ★

Buying GOATs: What Earns Your Confidence?

Oct 1, 2026 30 min

When someone says they’re putting money in GOATs, what are they counting on? A career people remember? A card collectors keep chasing? A buyer who will be there when it’s time to sell? I look at Steph Curry, Peyton Manning, and Barry Bonds to think through how demand builds over time. We talk about the cards collectors recognize, what a sale can tell us, and why a player’s name cannot make every purchase work. Before you buy, ask yourself why you want that card and who else keeps coming back for it. Sign up for Hobby Jobs and The Weekly Rip for free Get your free copy of Collecting For Keeps: Finding Meaning In A Hobby Built On Hype Start your 7 day free trial of Stacking Slabs Patreon Today [Distributed on Sunday] Sign up for the Stacking Slabs Weekly Rip Newsletter using this link Follow Stacking Slabs: | Twitter | Instagram | Facebook | Tiktok ★ Support this podcast on Patreon ★

What Is It Worth When There Is No Comp?

Sep 30, 2026 29 min

I paid a lot for a Roman Reigns 1/1 that had no public sale to point to. I knew why I wanted the card. I still had to decide how I got to that number. In this episode, I talk through what a comp can tell us, where comparisons fall short, and why your buy price, your sale price, and the value of owning a card can be three different numbers. I also share the questions I ask before making an offer: What else can a collector buy? What would I have to give up? What happens if I need to sell? And can I live with the purchase if the market never agrees with me? Check out the awesome software that InfernoRed Technology can build for you. Sign up for Hobby Jobs and The Weekly Rip for free Get your free copy of Collecting For Keeps: Finding Meaning In A Hobby Built On Hype Start your 7 day free trial of Stacking Slabs Patreon Today [Distributed on Sunday] Sign up for the Stacking Slabs Weekly Rip Newsletter using this link Follow Stacking Slabs: | Twitter | Instagram | Facebook | Tiktok ★ Support this podcast on Patreon ★

The WNBA Card Podcast: Building a Portland Fire Collection From the Beginning with Chad

Sep 29, 2026 1 hr 7 min

Chad (@packtothefuturepodcast) went to a Portland Fire game with his wife while he was still learning the WNBA. The crowd drew him in. Chelsea Gray tied a three-point record that night, and a card he bought afterward became the one that means the most in his WNBA collection. Katelyn (@coldlunchcards) talks with Chad about becoming a Fire fan, choosing which players to collect, and building a collection while the team builds its history. They also get into what past collecting decisions taught him about buying cards that hold meaning, even when a player moves on. Check out Card Ladder the official data partner of Stacking Slabs Follow the WNBA Card Podcast on Instagram Get your free copy of Collecting For Keeps: Finding Meaning In A Hobby Built On Hype Get exclusive content, promote your cards, and connect with other collectors who listen to the pod today by joining the Patreon: Join Stacking Slabs Podcast Patreon [Distributed on Sunday] Sign up for the Stacking Slabs Weekly Rip Newsletter using this link Follow Stacking Slabs: | Twitter | Instagram | Facebook | TiktokFollow Katelyn: | Instagram ★ Support this podcast on Patreon ★

Passion to Profession: Selling Cards Without Pressuring Collectors with Collins Boyce

Sep 28, 2026 49 min

Collins Boyce has built Curated Cards and Collectibles across card shows, a store, and eBay Live. The part that stayed with me was how he treats the person buying the card. On his live streams, you can talk cards all day and leave without buying one. When a card sells for less than he expected, he tells the buyer, “Great take.” Collins and I talk about what he learned from working alongside a shop owner, why he joined forces with a business partner, and how his team decides where each card from a collection should sell. We also get into Ken Griffey Jr. PSA 10s, what a past sale misses when supply is thin, and why losing money on one card can still make sense for the collection. This is a conversation about building a card business with systems behind it and room for collectors to collect. Passion to Profession is brought to you by eBay. Sign up for Hobby Jobs and The Weekly Rip for free A special thank you to eBay for sponsoring Passion to Profession. The biggest and best marketplace to buy your next favorite trading card. Get exclusive content, promote your cards, and connect with other collectors who listen to the pod today by joining the Patreon: Join Stacking Slabs Podcast Patreon Follow Stacking Slabs: | Twitter | Instagram | Facebook | Tiktok ★ Support this podcast on Patreon ★

Hobby Jobs: What Makes a Collector Come Back? John Amendola on Building Mintink

Sep 27, 2026 1 hr 2 min

A collector walks into a card shop for the first time. What happens there determines whether they want to return. I talk with John Amendola, founder and CEO of Mintink, about how he thinks through that visit. We get into greeting people without pressuring them, making room for kids and parents, training staff as Mintink grows, and listening when someone has a bad experience. John says the first sale is easy. The harder question is whether collectors feel enough connection to come back and tell someone else about the shop. This conversation is about the decisions behind that feeling. Hobby Jobs is sponsored by BCW Supplies. For over 45 years, BCW has helped retailers and wholesale partners stay stocked with the storage and display accessories collectors trust—backed by dependable fulfillment and consistency to keep shelves stocked and margins strong. Learn more at bcwsupplies.com/wholesale.Sign up for Hobby Jobs and The Weekly Rip for free Get exclusive content, promote your cards, and connect with other collectors who listen to the pod today by joining the Patreon: Join Stacking Slabs Podcast Patreon Follow Stacking Slabs: | Twitter | Instagram | Facebook | Tiktok ★ Support this podcast on Patreon ★

Booked to Last: John Cena’s $329,400 Card, the Rhea Ripley Sale, and Tim Bonito’s WWE Collection

Sep 26, 2026 1 hr 45 min

John Cena’s WrestleMania patch auto sold for $329,400. Ryan bid on it, set his limit, and watched someone else take it home. He won the Rhea Ripley WrestleMania patch auto in the same auction. Adam and Ryan talk through both sales and why one result can’t tell you what every wrestling card is worth. They also look at WWE Stadium Club, Panini redemptions, and a question every collector faces when a product releases: buy the card now, or wait for more copies to surface? Then Tim Benito of CardVault by Tom Brady joins the show. He shares how he became the Bron Breakker collector, why he began collecting Undertaker cards, and the one Brock Lesnar Kaboom PSA 10 he still needs to finish his set. Check out RbiCru7 for all your wrestling and sports card needs! Join Adam's Main Event Wrestling Cards group for free Get exclusive content, promote your cards, and connect with other collectors who listen to the pod today by joining the Patreon: Join Stacking Slabs Podcast Patreon Follow Ryan: | Instagram | Website | YouTubeFollow Adam: | X | InstagramFollow Stacking Slabs: | Twitter | Instagram | Facebook | Tiktok ★ Support this podcast on Patreon ★

The Football Card Podcast #66: What Would You Collect If Instagram Disappeared?

Sep 25, 2026 1 hr 35 min

A collector asks a question that stays with Pack and Brett: If prices, posts, and other people’s opinions disappeared, what football cards would you still want? They talk about the difference between buying because a card is available and collecting because you know why it belongs with you. They also look at overlooked football cards from the 1990s, including two 1/1s that sent them searching through sets they knew little about. Plus, listener collections, team collecting, Jalen Hurts, and recent sales of Tom Brady, Bo Nix, Tony Romo, Brett Favre, and Troy Polamalu cards. Check out Card Ladder the official data partner of Stacking SlabsFollow The Football Card Podcast on Instagram for memes and stuff. Get your free copy of Collecting For Keeps: Finding Meaning In A Hobby Built On Hype Get exclusive content, promote your cards, and connect with other collectors who listen to the pod today by joining the Patreon: Join Stacking Slabs Podcast Patreon Sign up for Hobby Jobs and The Weekly Rip for free Follow Stacking Slabs: | Twitter | Instagram | Facebook | TiktokFollow Pack: | Instagram ★ Support this podcast on Patreon ★

Before You Buy the Card, Build the Thesis

Sep 24, 2026 31 min

Why does this card belong in your collection? A buying thesis gives you an answer before emotion, scarcity, and outside opinions take control. Brett explains the six parts of his process: the personal case, card case, market case, price case, ownership case, and risk case. He applies the process to his purchases of the Roman Reigns Immaculate 1/1, John Cena Superfractor 1/1, and Tyrese Haliburton Crown Royale 1/1. A thesis cannot predict the future. It helps you understand the decision, accept the tradeoffs, and live with the outcome after the excitement wears off. Sign up for Hobby Jobs and The Weekly Rip for free Get your free copy of Collecting For Keeps: Finding Meaning In A Hobby Built On Hype Start your 7 day free trial of Stacking Slabs Patreon Today [Distributed on Sunday] Sign up for the Stacking Slabs Weekly Rip Newsletter using this link Follow Stacking Slabs: | Twitter | Instagram | Facebook | Tiktok ★ Support this podcast on Patreon ★

What It Took to Buy My Biggest Card

Sep 23, 2026 41 min

I spent $30,000 on the 2022 Immaculate Roman Reigns Premium Memorabilia Autograph Platinum 1/1. The price will get attention. The decisions behind it are the story. I break down the relationship that made the deal possible, how I funded the purchase, and why I sold around 60 cards to bring one card into my collection. This episode is about sacrifice, collection projects that have run their course, and the difference between chasing scarcity and buying a card that belongs in your collection. Check out the awesome software that InfernoRed Technology can build for you. Sign up for Hobby Jobs and The Weekly Rip for free Get your free copy of Collecting For Keeps: Finding Meaning In A Hobby Built On Hype Start your 7 day free trial of Stacking Slabs Patreon Today [Distributed on Sunday] Sign up for the Stacking Slabs Weekly Rip Newsletter using this link Follow Stacking Slabs: | Twitter | Instagram | Facebook | Tiktok ★ Support this podcast on Patreon ★

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Created by: Brett McGrath
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Latest episode: Nov 11, 2026
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