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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 HypeGet exclusive content, promote your cards, and connect with other collectors who listen to the pod today by joining the Patreon: Join Stacking Slabs Podcast PatreonSign up for Hobby Jobs and The Weekly Rip for freeFollow Stacking Slabs: | Twitter | Instagram | Facebook | TiktokFollow Pack: | Instagram ★ Support this podcast on Patreon ★

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 freeGet your free copy of Collecting For Keeps: Finding Meaning In A Hobby Built On HypeStart your 7 day free trial of Stacking Slabs Patreon Today[Distributed on Sunday] Sign up for the Stacking Slabs Weekly Rip Newsletter using this linkFollow Stacking Slabs: | Twitter | Instagram | Facebook | Tiktok ★ Support this podcast on Patreon ★

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 freeGet your free copy of Collecting For Keeps: Finding Meaning In A Hobby Built On HypeStart your 7 day free trial of Stacking Slabs Patreon Today[Distributed on Sunday] Sign up for the Stacking Slabs Weekly Rip Newsletter using this linkFollow Stacking Slabs: | Twitter | Instagram | Facebook | Tiktok ★ Support this podcast on Patreon ★

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 SlabsFollow the WNBA Card Podcast on Instagram Get your free copy of Collecting For Keeps: Finding Meaning In A Hobby Built On HypeGet 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 linkFollow Stacking Slabs: | Twitter | Instagram | Facebook | TiktokFollow Katelyn: | Instagram ★ Support this podcast on Patreon ★

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 freeA 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 PatreonFollow Stacking Slabs: | Twitter | Instagram | Facebook | Tiktok ★ Support this podcast on Patreon ★

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 freeGet exclusive content, promote your cards, and connect with other collectors who listen to the pod today by joining the Patreon: Join Stacking Slabs Podcast PatreonFollow Stacking Slabs: | Twitter | Instagram | Facebook | Tiktok ★ Support this podcast on Patreon ★

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 freeGet exclusive content, promote your cards, and connect with other collectors who listen to the pod today by joining the Patreon: Join Stacking Slabs Podcast PatreonFollow Ryan: | Instagram | Website | YouTubeFollow Adam: | X | InstagramFollow Stacking Slabs: | Twitter | Instagram | Facebook | Tiktok ★ Support this podcast on Patreon ★

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 HypeGet exclusive content, promote your cards, and connect with other collectors who listen to the pod today by joining the Patreon: Join Stacking Slabs Podcast PatreonSign up for Hobby Jobs and The Weekly Rip for freeFollow Stacking Slabs: | Twitter | Instagram | Facebook | TiktokFollow Pack: | Instagram ★ Support this podcast on Patreon ★

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 freeGet your free copy of Collecting For Keeps: Finding Meaning In A Hobby Built On HypeStart your 7 day free trial of Stacking Slabs Patreon Today[Distributed on Sunday] Sign up for the Stacking Slabs Weekly Rip Newsletter using this linkFollow Stacking Slabs: | Twitter | Instagram | Facebook | Tiktok ★ Support this podcast on Patreon ★

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 freeGet your free copy of Collecting For Keeps: Finding Meaning In A Hobby Built On HypeStart your 7 day free trial of Stacking Slabs Patreon Today[Distributed on Sunday] Sign up for the Stacking Slabs Weekly Rip Newsletter using this linkFollow Stacking Slabs: | Twitter | Instagram | Facebook | Tiktok ★ Support this podcast on Patreon ★

Jarrod, better known as @wnbacardcollector, joins Katelyn to share how a Sue Bird rookie led him from vintage baseball into WNBA cards.He explains why Rittenhouse cards hold his attention, how attending an Atlanta Dream game changed his fandom, and why Rhyne Howard became the center of his collection.The conversation covers his Rhyne Howard Gold Vinyl rookie auto 1/1, the signed debut ticket he considers his personal grail, and the five rookie cards he would use to start an Atlanta Dream collection.Check out Card Ladder the official data partner of Stacking SlabsFollow the WNBA Card Podcast on Instagram Get your free copy of Collecting For Keeps: Finding Meaning In A Hobby Built On HypeGet 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 linkFollow Stacking Slabs: | Twitter | Instagram | Facebook | TiktokFollow Katelyn: | Instagram ★ Support this podcast on Patreon ★

Jamison Long left a career in corporate sales to build Port City Sports Collectibles.The goal was never to open a store built around transactions. He wanted to create a place where collectors felt known.That decision is driving the growth of the business.After starting in a 1,500-square-foot shop, Port City moved into a space of nearly 6,000 square feet. The store now has days that match what it once sold in a week.Jamison joins Brett to discuss: Why he left corporate America  The cards he sold to fund his next chapter  Why access to capital matters when buying collections  How Port City turns customers into returning customers  The systems behind its inventory strategy  How Jamison protects the culture of his team  His Fanatics Fest deal with Kevin O'Leary and Shyne  Why each business decision needs a thesis Jamison also explains why some of the decisions that created the most doubt produced the most growth.Sign up for Hobby Jobs and The Weekly Rip for freeA 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 ★ Support this podcast on Patreon ★

GameStop sold $356.3 million in collectibles during its latest quarter. The category now accounts for 45 percent of company sales.The demand is there.Collector trust still has to be earned.In this episode of Hobby Jobs, I examine what GameStop needs to become a collectibles business, why inventory alone will not create community, and where new jobs can emerge across the sports card industry.I also connect these lessons to Sam Gordon's career at Overtime and introduce a five-part system for creating career leverage:Observe. Translate. Shrink. Measure. Transfer.The role follows the problem.The title follows the proof.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 freeGet exclusive content, promote your cards, and connect with other collectors who listen to the pod today by joining the Patreon: Join Stacking Slabs Podcast PatreonFollow Stacking Slabs: | Twitter | Instagram | Facebook | Tiktok ★ Support this podcast on Patreon ★

Topps WWE's Tim Trout joins Adam and Ryan to explain how the team is connecting collectors to wrestling history through cards.Tim shares the plan behind Topps Universe, the scarcity of the Slammed inserts, the use of match-related materials, and the work required to place key relic pieces into one-of-one cards. He also reveals incoming Joe Hendry guitar-pick relics, Danhausen's first certified Topps WWE autographs, and what determines which debut patches reach each Chrome release.Then Adam and Ryan examine the John Cena WrestleMania Patch Auto crossing $250,000 and why one sale does not establish the value of every WrestleMania patch.The episode closes with a question for wrestling collectors: If collectors across the hobby are shifting toward proven stars, which wrestling legends have been left behind?Shawn Michaels, Bret Hart, Dusty Rhodes, Eddie Guerrero, and other names enter the discussion.Check out RbiCru7 for all your wrestling and sports card needs!Join Adam's Main Event Wrestling Cards group for freeGet exclusive content, promote your cards, and connect with other collectors who listen to the pod today by joining the Patreon: Join Stacking Slabs Podcast PatreonFollow Ryan: | Instagram | Website | YouTubeFollow Adam: | X | InstagramFollow Stacking Slabs: | Twitter | Instagram | Facebook | Tiktok ★ Support this podcast on Patreon ★

One NFL game can change how you see a player, a team, and the cards sitting on your watch list.Pack and Brett examine when an on-field result creates a buying opportunity and when it creates an emotional decision.They discuss the risks of team collecting, the long-term outlook for Justin Herbert, Sam Darnold's lack of hobby attention, and whether the $1.238 million Tom Brady Prizm Black Finite sale changes the football card market.The conversation also covers Panini's run with the NFL license, Week 1 reactions, recent card sales, and the importance of setting your price before an auction ends.Are you buying the card because it fits your collection or because of what happened on Sunday?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 HypeGet exclusive content, promote your cards, and connect with other collectors who listen to the pod today by joining the Patreon: Join Stacking Slabs Podcast PatreonSign up for Hobby Jobs and The Weekly Rip for freeFollow Stacking Slabs: | Twitter | Instagram | Facebook | TiktokFollow Pack: | Instagram ★ Support this podcast on Patreon ★

What gives a card value when no comparable sale can explain why it matters to you?Chris McGill and Josh Johnson join Brett for a conversation about what the market cannot price.They discuss the owner's price, replacement difficulty, the appeal of one-of-ones, and the difference between following the market and building your own card hierarchy.Josh shares why he bid $27,000 on a Todd Gurley card that he won for $4,000. Chris explains the history behind his 1998 Topps Gold Label Wayne Gretzky one-of-one and why he regrets selling parts of his Christian McCaffrey collection.Price data matters. It gives collectors context. It does not measure what a card completes, what it took to find, or how losing it would change your collection.This conversation is about using market data without letting the market make your decisions for you.Check out Card Ladder the official data partner of Stacking SlabsGet 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 linkFollow Josh: | InstagramFollow Chris: | InstagramFollow Card Ladder: | Instagram | YouTube | Website ★ Support this podcast on Patreon ★

The hobby spends a lot of time talking about how cards enter collections and how they leave.We talk about the chase, the deal, the grade, and the sale.We skip the years when the card is yours.In this episode, Brett explores what ownership gives collectors beyond market value. He shares the story behind four T.Y. Hilton Prizm Black Finite 1/1s and examines how time, knowledge, memory, and relationships deepen our connection to cards.Keeping a card is not always the absence of a decision.Sometimes, keeping the card is the point.Check out the awesome software that InfernoRed Technology can build for you.Sign up for Hobby Jobs and The Weekly Rip for freeGet your free copy of Collecting For Keeps: Finding Meaning In A Hobby Built On HypeStart your 7 day free trial of Stacking Slabs Patreon Today[Distributed on Sunday] Sign up for the Stacking Slabs Weekly Rip Newsletter using this linkFollow Stacking Slabs: | Twitter | Instagram | Facebook | Tiktok ★ Support this podcast on Patreon ★

Shawn (@motorcitymarks) started following Marina Mabrey when she arrived at Notre Dame. When she entered the WNBA, he knew he wanted to collect her cards.That decision became a supercollection.Katelyn and Shawn discuss the hunt for Mabrey's cards, the work behind completing rainbows, the role relationships have played in finding one-of-ones, and why her 2021 Prizm Gold /10 remains his personal grail.They also examine Mabrey's role with the Toronto Tempo, the growth of her card market, and what representing an entire country can mean for the next wave of WNBA collectors.Follow the WNBA Card Podcast on Instagram Get your free copy of Collecting For Keeps: Finding Meaning In A Hobby Built On HypeGet 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 linkFollow Stacking Slabs: | Twitter | Instagram | Facebook | TiktokFollow Katelyn: | Instagram ★ Support this podcast on Patreon ★

Sam Gordon had accepted a job on Wall Street.Two weeks before he was set to start, he walked away and joined Overtime as its 12th employee. The company had a few months of funding left.Today, Sam serves as VP of Programming and Head of YouTube at Overtime.Sam shares how $15 videos of Zion Williamson reached SportsCenter, why Overtime chose speed over production quality, and how the company grew from a social media account into a sports league.We also get the collector's view of building the Topps OTE card products.Sam explains the push for on-card autographs, rookie logos, card backs written in Overtime's voice, and the production demands that led to stickers and redemptions.He also tells the story of turning a Lionel Messi Superfractor autograph pulled from a box at work into his favorite card, a 1999 Michael Jordan Final Floor autograph.This is a conversation about trusting people, testing ideas, building with ownership, and creating sports cards from the collector's seat.Passion to Profession is presented by eBay.Sign up for Hobby Jobs and The Weekly Rip for freeA 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 ★ Support this podcast on Patreon ★

Relationships gain value when you take care of them before you need something.In this episode of Hobby Jobs, Brett shares why trust remains one of the most valuable assets in the sports card industry.Brett also announce BCW Supplies as the presenting sponsor of Hobby Jobs and explains why this partnership supports the people building businesses across the hobby.You will learn: How to support collectors before, during, and after a purchase  Why the response to a problem defines the relationship  What to give your network when you have nothing to ask for  How relationships create career and business opportunities  Why your work matters more than your hobby knowledge when applying for industry roles This week's Hobby Jobs Highlight covers eBay's Manager of Pricing and Assortment for Trading Cards. The role sits at the intersection of data, pricing, collector behavior, and marketplace strategy.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 freeGet exclusive content, promote your cards, and connect with other collectors who listen to the pod today by joining the Patreon: Join Stacking Slabs Podcast PatreonFollow Stacking Slabs: | Twitter | Instagram | Facebook | Tiktok ★ Support this podcast on Patreon ★

Brett joins Adam for a round of wrestling card hot takes.Will Prizm become the defining product of the Panini WWE era?Are wrestling card values understated because many of the best cards are locked inside collections?They also break down the new Topps Universe release, WWE debut patches, PSA's reopened grading tier, and recent sales involving Hulk Hogan, The Rock, X-Pac, and Becky Lynch.Plus, they discuss Bronson Reed's return, Oba Femi's direction, Money in the Bank, and the stories shaping WWE.Check out RbiCru7 for all your wrestling and sports card needs!Join Adam's Main Event Wrestling Cards group for freeGet exclusive content, promote your cards, and connect with other collectors who listen to the pod today by joining the Patreon: Join Stacking Slabs Podcast PatreonFollow Ryan: | Instagram | Website | YouTubeFollow Adam: | X | InstagramFollow Stacking Slabs: | Twitter | Instagram | Facebook | Tiktok ★ Support this podcast on Patreon ★

A 1998 SkyBox E-X2001 Randy Moss Essential Credentials Future rookie numbered to six sold for $144,000.The prior owner sold it for $60,000 to a buyer who said it was staying in their personal collection.Then the card changed hands.Pack and Brett discuss why “PC for life” should never influence the terms of a deal, why collectors must accept that interests change, and why selling a card means giving up control of its future.They also break down how new collectors can build a collecting thesis, why curation matters more than collection value, the role of autographs, and the choice between a Patrick Mahomes rookie card and a one-of-one Superfractor.Plus, Market Watch examines cards of Josh Allen, Lamar Jackson, Joe Burrow, Justin Herbert, and Drake Maye as the NFL season begins.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 HypeGet exclusive content, promote your cards, and connect with other collectors who listen to the pod today by joining the Patreon: Join Stacking Slabs Podcast PatreonSign up for Hobby Jobs and The Weekly Rip for freeFollow Stacking Slabs: | Twitter | Instagram | Facebook | TiktokFollow Pack: | Instagram ★ Support this podcast on Patreon ★

One sale can change how collectors view a card. That does not mean the market has accepted the new price.In this episode, Brett explains why collectors should stop counting the days after a landmark sale and start counting confirmation.Using the John Cena WrestleMania Patch Auto 1/1, the Michael Jordan Red PMG, and the 2003 Topps Chrome LeBron James PSA 10, Brett breaks down what buyers and sellers should study after a major result.Where does the underbidder spend next? Do related cards sell? Does new supply enter the market? Does demand remain after the attention fades?The buyer wants confirmation. The seller can benefit from attention. Understanding that difference can help you make your next move with intent.Sign up for Hobby Jobs and The Weekly Rip for freeGet your free copy of Collecting For Keeps: Finding Meaning In A Hobby Built On HypeStart your 7 day free trial of Stacking Slabs Patreon Today[Distributed on Sunday] Sign up for the Stacking Slabs Weekly Rip Newsletter using this linkFollow Stacking Slabs: | Twitter | Instagram | Facebook | Tiktok ★ Support this podcast on Patreon ★

Online card sales reached $911.79 million in August, setting a Card Ladder monthly record. That level of activity brings demand, access, and pressure to keep buying.Brett shares why he has limited his buying, sold cards that no longer fit, and focused on cards that hold meaning after the transaction ends. He breaks down the forces behind our purchase decisions, from social proof and scarcity to auction competition and comparison.The episode also offers six questions to ask before your next purchase and a 30-day exercise designed to bring focus back to your collection.Buying less is not about owning fewer cards. It is about making sure each yes belongs to you.Check out the awesome software that InfernoRed Technology can build for you.Sign up for Hobby Jobs and The Weekly Rip for freeGet your free copy of Collecting For Keeps: Finding Meaning In A Hobby Built On HypeStart your 7 day free trial of Stacking Slabs Patreon Today[Distributed on Sunday] Sign up for the Stacking Slabs Weekly Rip Newsletter using this linkFollow Stacking Slabs: | Twitter | Instagram | Facebook | Tiktok ★ Support this podcast on Patreon ★

Katelyn (@coldlunchcards) sits down with Jenny (@wsportscollector) to explore her Seattle Storm collection.Jenny shares how moving to Seattle during the 2020 championship season connected her to the team. She explains why she narrowed her collection, how she chooses cards, and why eye appeal matters more than a serial number.They also discuss Sue Bird, Lauren Jackson, Breanna Stewart, Jewell Loyd, the Storm's next generation, and the opportunity to collect a team during a rebuild.Jenny tells the story of winning Panini's WNBA Player of the Day promotion and opening cards alongside Cynthia Cooper. She closes with the Sue Bird rookie relic containing material from Bird's first WNBA game and the ticket she paired with it.This is a conversation about team collecting, community, and owning pieces of the history that made you care.Follow the WNBA Card Podcast on Instagram Get your free copy of Collecting For Keeps: Finding Meaning In A Hobby Built On HypeGet 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 linkFollow Stacking Slabs: | Twitter | Instagram | Facebook | TiktokFollow Katelyn: | Instagram ★ Support this podcast on Patreon ★

Grant Slayton has built Waldorf Stories by finding cards most collectors never see and connecting them with people who value them.That reputation took years to earn.Grant joins Brett to explain why trust sits at the center of his business, how he approaches trades, and why relationships matter more than any single transaction.They discuss the five-and-a-half-year pursuit of the 1997 Ultra Michael Jordan Platinum Medallion 1/1, the work behind sourcing rare cards, and how Grant decides when a card means more than its market value.Grant also shares his advice for anyone who wants to turn cards into a profession.Help enough collectors get what they want, and the next opportunity often finds you.Sign up for Hobby Jobs and The Weekly Rip for freeA 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 ★ Support this podcast on Patreon ★

Card Ladder tracked $911.75 million in online card sales during August 2026. That total exceeded the prior monthly record by more than $200 million.The demand is clear.The question is whether the sports card industry has the people and systems to support it.Brett explains why customer support shapes the collecting experience, how Leighton Sheldon built trust into the acquisition process at Just Collect, and why industry experience starts with solving collector problems.Brett also announces BCW Supplies as the sponsor of Hobby Jobs and examines COMC's search for a Customer Support Manager who can move its operation from reactive to proactive.Sign up for Hobby Jobs and The Weekly Rip for freeGet exclusive content, promote your cards, and connect with other collectors who listen to the pod today by joining the Patreon: Join Stacking Slabs Podcast PatreonFollow Stacking Slabs: | Twitter | Instagram | Facebook | Tiktok ★ Support this podcast on Patreon ★

A $115 break spot turned into the pull of a lifetime.Darius, known as @ihitbig2, joins Adam and Ryan to share the full story behind pulling the Rhea Ripley WrestleMania Patch Auto 1/1.He explains why he flew to Seattle to retrieve the card, why he brought it to Wrestling Card Takeover before consigning it, and why selling the card became the right decision for his family.The conversation also covers trust in the wrestling card market, the upcoming Topps Universe and Topps Royalty releases, and recent sales involving Alexa Bliss, The Rock, John Cena, and IShowSpeed.Check out RbiCru7 for all your wrestling and sports card needs!Join Adam's Main Event Wrestling Cards group for freeGet exclusive content, promote your cards, and connect with other collectors who listen to the pod today by joining the Patreon: Join Stacking Slabs Podcast PatreonFollow Ryan: | Instagram | Website | YouTubeFollow Adam: | X | InstagramFollow Stacking Slabs: | Twitter | Instagram | Facebook | Tiktok ★ Support this podcast on Patreon ★

What makes one card the defining card of a player?The rookie label?Market value?Recognition?Rarity?Pack and Brett challenge the belief that a player's rookie card must be his best card. They use the $240,000 Patrick Mahomes Topps Chrome Superfractor and his $195,000 Prizm Gold Vinyl rookie to test where they stand.They also make their NFL division and Super Bowl picks, consider what the Topps era means for Panini case hits, and review sales of Caleb Williams, Jaxson Dart, Randy Moss, and Tom Brady.Plus, they share how fathers can watch football without losing the rest of their Sunday.Check out Card Ladder the official data partner of Stacking SlabsJoin the Football Card Podcast Pick 'Em LeagueFollow 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 HypeGet exclusive content, promote your cards, and connect with other collectors who listen to the pod today by joining the Patreon: Join Stacking Slabs Podcast PatreonSign up for Hobby Jobs and The Weekly Rip for freeFollow Stacking Slabs: | Twitter | Instagram | Facebook | TiktokFollow Pack: | Instagram ★ Support this podcast on Patreon ★

A landmark card sale creates attention. It also creates assumptions.The 2025 Topps Royalty John Cena WrestleMania Patch Autograph 1/1 has reached six figures with time left in the auction. What does that number tell us about Cena cards, wrestling cards, and other markets where sales data is thin?Brett breaks down the difference between a signal and a comp, introduces the evidence ladder, and shares a process collectors can use before buying, selling, or repricing a card.One sale can be historic without becoming universal.Sign up for Hobby Jobs and The Weekly Rip for freeGet your free copy of Collecting For Keeps: Finding Meaning In A Hobby Built On HypeStart your 7 day free trial of Stacking Slabs Patreon Today[Distributed on Sunday] Sign up for the Stacking Slabs Weekly Rip Newsletter using this linkFollow Stacking Slabs: | Twitter | Instagram | Facebook | Tiktok ★ Support this podcast on Patreon ★

The hobby has changed. Prices have risen. More cards compete for your attention. Every sale becomes content.It is fair to miss what collecting used to feel like.But the hobby we have now gives collectors access to sales history, checklists, population reports, saved searches, auction archives, and people with years of knowledge.Access is no longer the edge. Judgment is.Brett explains why the modern hobby rewards proactive collectors and shares a system for making decisions with purpose. Build a collecting thesis. Assign a role to each source. Monitor the cards that matter. Record why you buy. Give yourself confidence to pass.The hobby you remember is not coming back in the same form. That does not mean your best collecting years are behind you.Check out the awesome software that InfernoRed Technology can build for you.Sign up for Hobby Jobs and The Weekly Rip for freeGet your free copy of Collecting For Keeps: Finding Meaning In A Hobby Built On HypeStart your 7 day free trial of Stacking Slabs Patreon Today[Distributed on Sunday] Sign up for the Stacking Slabs Weekly Rip Newsletter using this linkFollow Stacking Slabs: | Twitter | Instagram | Facebook | Tiktok ★ Support this podcast on Patreon ★

Matthew (@dynastysportscards_) followed Georgia Amoore from college basketball to the Washington Mystics. That connection grew into season tickets, a family business, and a collection centered on the players he watches each week.Matthew joins Katelyn (@coldlunchcards) to discuss the Mystics' young core, the link between attending games and collecting cards, Shakira Austin's place on the hobby's Disrespect Index, and the cards that define his collection.He also shares the story behind his personal grail. It is not his rarest card. It is a Sonia Citron Pink Laser auto /25 that he pulled with his daughter during a hard season for their family.Some cards matter because of what they are.Others matter because of where you were and who was beside you when you found them.Follow the WNBA Card Podcast on Instagram Get your free copy of Collecting For Keeps: Finding Meaning In A Hobby Built On HypeGet 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 linkFollow Stacking Slabs: | Twitter | Instagram | Facebook | TiktokFollow Katelyn: | Instagram ★ Support this podcast on Patreon ★

Leighton Sheldon has spent more than 20 years building Just Collect by asking questions, studying the market, and treating each collection as part of someone's story.In this episode of Passion to Profession, Leighton shares why he chose the sports card industry over a career in consulting, what he learned working at Leland's, and how those lessons shaped his approach to buying collections.He also tells the story of purchasing nearly 1,000 Goudey cards in Arizona, including 18 Babe Ruth cards, and explains why trust mattered more than pressure in closing the deal.We also discuss the problem that led him to cofound AuctionWire, the role content has played in his business, and the traits that give people staying power in the hobby.Sign up for Hobby Jobs and The Weekly Rip for freeA 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 ★ Support this podcast on Patreon ★

Every company in the sports card industry says it supports collectors.The question is whether the collector has power inside the business.In this episode of Hobby Jobs, I break down five places where a collector-first approach becomes visible. What a company measures. How it rewards employees. Where it removes friction. How it responds when something breaks. Whether collector knowledge shapes decisions.I also share the story of Shane Walls, lead buyer at Indy Card Exchange. Shane bought a Tom Brady Black Prizm 1/1 for $600 and sold it years later for $96,000. The value of that story is not the return. It is the experience, relationships, and judgment that allowed Shane to act before the market agreed with him.Knowing cards is not enough to build a career in the hobby. You need to turn what you know into decisions that serve the collector and support the business.Sign up for Hobby Jobs and The Weekly Rip for freeGet exclusive content, promote your cards, and connect with other collectors who listen to the pod today by joining the Patreon: Join Stacking Slabs Podcast PatreonFollow Stacking Slabs: | Twitter | Instagram | Facebook | Tiktok ★ Support this podcast on Patreon ★

The wrestling card market has attention. That does not mean every card has value.Adam and Ryan examine the John Cena and Rhea Ripley WrestleMania patch auctions, the Cena and Shohei Ohtani one-of-one, and why putting chase cards in the same auction can serve each sale.They also break down the decisions collectors face when prices move: When should you pay above the last comp?  Which cards should you sell before supply catches up?  How many buyers exist for your card?  What makes a card worth holding? The conversation closes with sales from Oba Femi, John Cena, and Giulia, plus the card elements that matter most when building a collection.Check out RbiCru7 for all your wrestling and sports card needs!Join Adam's Main Event Wrestling Cards group for freeGet exclusive content, promote your cards, and connect with other collectors who listen to the pod today by joining the Patreon: Join Stacking Slabs Podcast PatreonFollow Ryan: | Instagram | Website | YouTubeFollow Adam: | X | InstagramFollow Stacking Slabs: | Twitter | Instagram | Facebook | Tiktok ★ Support this podcast on Patreon ★

Football Cards Are Up 380% since 2020. This Is Bigger Than Quarterbacks.When many collectors returned to football cards in 2020, the message was clear: only buy quarterbacks.Since January 1, 2020, the Card Ladder football index has increased 380.99%. That growth extends beyond one position.Pack and Brett separate collecting advice from resale advice. They examine why Barry Sanders and Jerry Rice lead their era, why the early 2000s still lack a settled card hierarchy, and how research creates opportunities for collectors willing to look beyond the current quarterback class.They also discuss the $414,800 Peyton Manning Gem Masters 1/1 sale, a $402,600 Bronko Nagurski, Jason Kelce, game-day rituals, saved-search cleanup, and the Football Card Podcast Pick'em League.Check out Card Ladder the official data partner of Stacking SlabsJoin the Football Card Podcast Pick 'Em League Follow 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 HypeGet exclusive content, promote your cards, and connect with other collectors who listen to the pod today by joining the Patreon: Join Stacking Slabs Podcast PatreonSign up for Hobby Jobs and The Weekly Rip for freeFollow Stacking Slabs: | Twitter | Instagram | Facebook | TiktokFollow Pack: | Instagram ★ Support this podcast on Patreon ★

Technology has a larger role in the hobby than it did a year ago.The question is whether it solves problems collectors care about.Scott Lock and Ed Snider of InfernoRed Technology join me to discuss what they saw at The National. We examine Topps' digital redemption process, the use of AI inside hobby businesses, and where technology can remove friction from buying and selling cards.Scott and Ed also take us inside Enter the Inferno, where collectors presented products built from their experiences in the hobby.The future of hobby tech will not be defined by how much technology companies introduce. It will be defined by whether those tools improve the collector experience without removing the people, conversations, and search that make collecting matter.Check out the awesome software that InfernoRed Technology can build for you.Get your free copy of Collecting For Keeps: Finding Meaning In A Hobby Built On HypeStart your 7 day free trial of Stacking Slabs Patreon TodaySign up for Hobby Jobs and The Weekly Rip for freeFollow Stacking Slabs: | Twitter | Instagram | Facebook | Tiktok ★ Support this podcast on Patreon ★

A 1997 Metal Universe Michael Jordan Red PMG /100 BGS 8 sold for $1,473,988.80.The same copy sold for $480,000 in 2021 and $360,000 in 2023.This episode is not about deciding whether the buyer overpaid. It is about reading the signal.Brett explains why demand matters as much as scarcity, why one sale does not create a market price, and how money moves through a collecting category.What does this record mean for collectors working with budgets of $150, $1,500, or $15,000?The lesson is not to chase a PMG.It is to study which cards hold meaning, demand, and scarcity after the attention moves onCheck out the awesome software that InfernoRed Technology can build for you.Sign up for Hobby Jobs and The Weekly Rip for freeGet your free copy of Collecting For Keeps: Finding Meaning In A Hobby Built On HypeStart your 7 day free trial of Stacking Slabs Patreon Today[Distributed on Sunday] Sign up for the Stacking Slabs Weekly Rip Newsletter using this linkFollow Stacking Slabs: | Twitter | Instagram | Facebook | Tiktok ★ Support this podcast on Patreon ★

What keeps you collecting when your team tests your loyalty?Katelyn talks with Josh (@luvdadubs) about his connection to the Chicago Sky and the cards that preserve it.Josh shares how Candace Parker led him deeper into WNBA collecting, why he buys multiple copies of the same card, and what makes Rittenhouse releases worth chasing. He also explains why in-person autographs mean more to him than the signature alone.The conversation covers the 2021 Sky championship, the Angel Reese trade, the frustration surrounding the franchise, and the players whose card markets deserve more attention.This is a conversation about team collecting when fandom brings joy, anger, and reasons to keep coming back.Follow the WNBA Card Podcast on Instagram Get your free copy of Collecting For Keeps: Finding Meaning In A Hobby Built On HypeGet 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 linkFollow Stacking Slabs: | Twitter | Instagram | Facebook | TiktokFollow Katelyn: | Instagram ★ Support this podcast on Patreon ★

Shane Walls spent almost 16 years at GameStop before taking a year away from work and turning his life as a collector into a career at Indy Card Exchange.Today, Shane serves as the shop's lead buyer. He reviews 30 to 50 collection requests each week and helps decide which cards belong in the cases, at shows, online, and in the shop's kids section.Shane joins Brett to explain why a recent comp is only the start of a card's value, what he learns from the cards collectors bring in each day, and why trust matters when someone puts a collection in front of you.They also discuss the $600 Tom Brady one-of-one Shane sold for $96,000, the soccer collection that helped him buy a house, and the relationships required to build a career in sports cards.Sign up for Hobby Jobs and The Weekly Rip for freeA 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 PatreonFollow Stacking Slabs: | Twitter | Instagram | Facebook | Tiktok ★ Support this podcast on Patreon ★

CardVault by Tom Brady has grown from three stores to 17, with a stated goal of more than 100. The investor list draws attention. The operating plan matters more.In this episode, Brett examines how CardVault is placing the hobby where sports fans gather, what its expansion means for shops and collectors, and why capital works best after a business has built proof.He also shares lessons from Stephanie Garcia's path building Mama Breaks and studies five job openings that reveal where hobby companies are placing their bets.The question running through the episode: Can a company scale without losing the collector relationship that made its growth possible?Sign up for Hobby Jobs and The Weekly Rip for freeGet exclusive content, promote your cards, and connect with other collectors who listen to the pod today by joining the Patreon: Join Stacking Slabs Podcast PatreonFollow Stacking Slabs: | Twitter | Instagram | Facebook | Tiktok ★ Support this podcast on Patreon ★

More money is entering wrestling cards.That does not mean every card is rising.Adam Gellman and Ryan Bannister welcome Chad Weldon from Sports Card Junction to explain what he sees from behind the counter. New collectors are entering from other card categories. They understand high-end cards, rare parallels, and chase-driven products. Their spending is changing how wrestling cards get valued.The group discusses why the high-end market operates apart from the low and middle tiers, the growth of Gunther's rare-card market, and the risk of inscription oversaturation.They also examine the John Cena and Rhea Ripley WrestleMania Patch Autos entering the same auction, the role of Topps Royalty in attracting non-wrestling collectors, and the risks waiting inside Topps Dynasty.Plus, Adam and Ryan play Buy, Sell, or Hold with Jacy Jayne, Fallon Henley, Lainey Reid, Tatum Paxley, Kevin Owens, Solo Sikoa, and Chad Gable.Check out RbiCru7 for all your wrestling and sports card needs!Join Adam's Main Event Wrestling Cards group for freeGet exclusive content, promote your cards, and connect with other collectors who listen to the pod today by joining the Patreon: Join Stacking Slabs Podcast PatreonFollow Ryan: | Instagram | Website | YouTubeFollow Adam: | X | InstagramFollow Stacking Slabs: | Twitter | Instagram | Facebook | Tiktok ★ Support this podcast on Patreon ★

2026 Topps Football Is Back: Which Cards Will Still Matter?Topps flagship football returns with an NFL license for the first time in more than a decade.Pack and Brett discuss the role paper cards can play in football collecting, the first pack-issued cards of Fernando Mendoza, Jeremiyah Love and Carnell Tate, and the excitement of seeing players in their new uniforms.They also question the speed of today's chase-card cycle. Kaiju. Tecmo. Alter Ego. Each release brings another card to the front of the line. Which ones will collectors still want after the attention moves?The episode also covers the Black Geometric parallel from 2025 Topps Chrome, the football card market for Patrick Mahomes, Caleb Williams and Jackson Dart, and what your Instagram page represents after you sell a card from your collection.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 HypeGet exclusive content, promote your cards, and connect with other collectors who listen to the pod today by joining the Patreon: Join Stacking Slabs Podcast PatreonSign up for Hobby Jobs and The Weekly Rip for freeFollow Stacking Slabs: | Twitter | Instagram | Facebook | TiktokFollow Pack: | Instagram ★ Support this podcast on Patreon ★

What does The National show us that sales data cannot?Brett sits down with Chris McGill and Josh Johnson to examine the forces shaping today's card market.They discuss the 2013 Tom Brady Prizm Black Finite 1/1 approaching $1 million, the rising prices across football cards, and why seeing a card sell multiple times can change how collectors view it.The conversation then turns to what happens away from public marketplaces.Why does being in the same room help deals happen? How do you value a card with no sales history? What questions should you ask before making an offer? Why do trades drive so many deals involving cards that collectors do not want to sell?Chris and Josh also share their National pickups and explain how relationships, timing, and understanding another collection can help you acquire cards that money alone cannot buy.Check out Card Ladder the official data partner of Stacking SlabsGet 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 linkFollow Josh: | InstagramFollow Chris: | InstagramFollow Card Ladder: | Instagram | YouTube | Website ★ Support this podcast on Patreon ★

The hobby grows when more collectors find a reason to care and a reason to stay.In this episode, Brett explains why categories such as wrestling, WNBA, Disney, Pokémon, and fictional characters matter. He also draws a line between building a collecting community and selling the claim that a market is about to explode.Brett breaks down how to evaluate category growth, why price alone proves little, and how ownership, urgency, repetition, and status shape collector decisions. He shares a framework for separating your collecting thesis from your market thesis, testing demand, and deciding whether a card fits your collection without borrowing someone else's conviction.More lanes can strengthen the hobby. The growth needs to serve collectors.Check out the awesome software that InfernoRed Technology can build for you.Sign up for Hobby Jobs and The Weekly Rip for freeGet your free copy of Collecting For Keeps: Finding Meaning In A Hobby Built On HypeStart your 7 day free trial of Stacking Slabs Patreon Today[Distributed on Sunday] Sign up for the Stacking Slabs Weekly Rip Newsletter using this linkFollow Stacking Slabs: | Twitter | Instagram | Facebook | Tiktok ★ Support this podcast on Patreon ★

What makes someone choose a team and keep choosing it when the wins are not there?Katelyn sits down with Ike (@istockgrizz) to talk about his connection to the Los Angeles Sparks and the cards that bring him closer to the team.They discuss the Sparks game-day experience, the gap between player accomplishments and card prices, and why Ike buys cards he would feel comfortable holding for life.Ike also shares the story behind his Nneka Ogwumike 2008 McDonald's All-American autograph. He gave up a Candace Parker Gold Prizm PSA 10 to bring it home.This is a conversation about team history, collector belief, and choosing connection over the latest comp.Follow the WNBA Card Podcast on Instagram Get your free copy of Collecting For Keeps: Finding Meaning In A Hobby Built On HypeGet 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 linkFollow Stacking Slabs: | Twitter | Instagram | Facebook | TiktokFollow Katelyn: | Instagram ★ Support this podcast on Patreon ★

Stephanie Garcia started Mama Breaks while teaching from home and looking for a way to reconnect with cards.Her first goal was to reach 1,000 Instagram followers and host one break. Four years later, she leads a 12-person, multimillion-dollar business.Stephanie shares why she left teaching, how she earned trust with collectors, when she knew it was time to hire, and why the experience around a break matters as much as the cards.She also explains how her love for wrestling, Star Wars, and non-sports cards helped Mama Breaks serve collectors who were being overlooked.This is a conversation about risk, community, leadership, and sharing what you love with your kids.Sign up for Hobby Jobs and The Weekly Rip for freeA 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 PatreonFollow Stacking Slabs: | Twitter | Instagram | Facebook | Tiktok ★ Support this podcast on Patreon ★

Supporting collectors gets harder as a business grows.The answer is not to care less. It is to turn that care into a process others can repeat.Brett examines how operators can add capacity without making collectors feel processed. He also sits down with Michael Osacky of Baseball in the Attic at The National.Michael shares what he has learned the years in business, earning trust through independent judgment, staying connected to clients, finding a niche, and refusing to lead with money.Growth matters.The question is whether your standard can survive without you touching every part of the work.Sign up for Hobby Jobs and The Weekly Rip for freeGet exclusive content, promote your cards, and connect with other collectors who listen to the pod today by joining the Patreon: Join Stacking Slabs Podcast PatreonFollow Stacking Slabs: | Twitter | Instagram | Facebook | Tiktok ★ Support this podcast on Patreon ★

John Cena's WrestleMania Patch Auto 1/1 is heading to Goldin's Summer 100 auction.The opening bid alone will set a public sales record for a Cena card. The final price will tell us how much demand exists beyond wrestling card collectors.Adam and Ryan discuss the card, the bidders who might pursue it, and what the sale means for the wrestling card market.They also break down 2026 Topps WWE Universe, recent sales, Solo Sikoa's growing collector appeal, and Ryan's $9,000 Finn Bálor gift to Neil.Check out RbiCru7 for all your wrestling and sports card needs!Join Adam's Main Event Wrestling Cards group for freeGet exclusive content, promote your cards, and connect with other collectors who listen to the pod today by joining the Patreon: Join Stacking Slabs Podcast PatreonFollow Ryan: | Instagram | Website | YouTubeFollow Adam: | X | InstagramFollow Stacking Slabs: | Twitter | Instagram | Facebook | Tiktok ★ Support this podcast on Patreon ★

A reported private sale valued Josh Allen's 2018 National Treasures Platinum NFL Shield autograph rookie card at $1.7 million.The reaction focused on what Allen has not done.He has not won a Super Bowl.Pack and Brett explain why championships alone cannot determine collectibility. They discuss the power of player connection, recognizable card features, career narratives, and the people willing to own these cards for the long term.The conversation also covers Jaxson Dart's grading volume, Tom Brady's 2002 Topps Chrome market, Randy Moss and Jerry Rice, cards sitting on your eBay watchlist, and the start of Big Ugly Autumn.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 HypeGet exclusive content, promote your cards, and connect with other collectors who listen to the pod today by joining the Patreon: Join Stacking Slabs Podcast PatreonSign up for Hobby Jobs and The Weekly Rip for freeFollow Stacking Slabs: | Twitter | Instagram | Facebook | TiktokFollow Pack: | Instagram ★ Support this podcast on Patreon ★

Technology has made it easier to build a product. It has not made it easier to know what deserves to be built.Brett sits down with Josh Johnson, CTO of Card Ladder, at The National to discuss how Card Ladder grew from a problem its team faced as collectors.Josh shares why he spent three months preparing the app for The National, how Card Ladder earned trust through seven years of work, and why the team turns down revenue opportunities that pull the product away from collectors.They also discuss AI, product development, team health, brand building, and what people entering the sports card industry need to understand before trying to serve it.This is a conversation about staying close to collectors and building something that lasts.Sign up for Hobby Jobs and The Weekly Rip for freeGet exclusive content, promote your cards, and connect with other collectors who listen to the pod today by joining the Patreon: Join Stacking Slabs Podcast PatreonFollow Stacking Slabs: | Twitter | Instagram | Facebook | Tiktok ★ Support this podcast on Patreon ★