Stacking Slabs

Brett McGrath
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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.

  1. Booked to Last #10: WrestleMania Shockwaves, Topps Chrome First Day Issue, and Wrestling Card Shop Owner Chad Weldon Joins the Show

    10 HR AGO

    Booked to Last #10: WrestleMania Shockwaves, Topps Chrome First Day Issue, and Wrestling Card Shop Owner Chad Weldon Joins the Show

    Adam and Ryan open Episode 10 with a week that flipped expectations heading into WrestleMania. Cody Rhodes walks away with the championship after a result that few fans expected. The hosts break down the booking decision and what it means for collectors who track championship momentum and long term hobby demand tied to top WWE stars.  The conversation then shifts to one of the biggest hobby announcements of the week. Topps revealed that the first ever WWE Topps Chrome First Day Issue release will be sold through a Dutch auction. Adam and Ryan talk through what this format means for collectors, how they plan to approach buying, and why demand for the product will likely be strong. They also spend time discussing the Topps Now dual autograph featuring John Cena and Shohei Ohtani. The hosts explain why crossover cards like this matter and how a card like this could become one of the most important wrestling card sales of the year. Later in the episode they welcome Chad Weldon of Sports Card Junction to the show. Chad shares what he is seeing on the ground from the shop side of the hobby. The conversation covers collector demand for wrestling cards, how modern wrestling products perform at the shop level, and what products collectors are asking for most right now. Topics in this episode include WrestleMania storylines and their hobby impactCody Rhodes and championship driven demandTopps Chrome First Day Issue auction strategyThe John Cena and Shohei Ohtani dual autograph cardWrestling card sales moving the marketA shop owner perspective with Chad Weldon of Sports Card JunctionCheck 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 ★

    1h 22m
  2. The Football Card Podcast #38: Free Agency Frenzy, Prizm Year Rankings, and the Million-Dollar Football Card Debate

    1 DAY AGO

    The Football Card Podcast #38: Free Agency Frenzy, Prizm Year Rankings, and the Million-Dollar Football Card Debate

    Free agency opened the floodgates across the NFL and collectors felt it immediately. On Episode 38 of The Football Card Podcast, Pack and Brett break down how roster moves ripple through the football card market. From Travis Kelce returning to Kansas City to quarterback movement across the league, they explore what actually moves collector demand and why hype often follows opportunity. They also tackle a debate circulating across the hobby. No football card has crossed the one-million-dollar mark since the Tom Brady Contenders Championship Ticket sale in 2023. Does that mean collectors have lost interest in football cards? Or does it reveal something deeper about how the high-end market works across sports? Other topics in this episode include: Ranking every year of Panini Prizm football from 2012 to 2025The free agency moves that matter most to collectorsWhy some collectors sell their player cards when the player leaves their teamThe psychology behind keeping cards tied to memories, not jerseysMarket sales including Randy Moss, Caleb Williams, and Barry SandersThis episode blends the NFL offseason with real hobby insight. If you collect football cards, free agency season tells you one thing. Opportunity creates demand. Check out Card Ladder the official data partner of Stacking Slabs 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 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 Pack: | Instagram ★ Support this podcast on Patreon ★

    1h 38m
  3. $481 M in One Month: The Trust System Behind the Hobby’s Biggest Sales Month

    2 DAYS AGO

    $481 M in One Month: The Trust System Behind the Hobby’s Biggest Sales Month

    Card Ladder tracked $481 million in online card sales in one month. Most collectors see the cards. This episode looks at the system behind the number. Brett reverse engineers the $481M month by examining the infrastructure that allows collectors to transact at scale. Marketplaces, pricing data, grading, and vaults all play a role in building the trust required for buyers and sellers to complete transactions online. Collectors chase cards. Operators build the rails. Both rely on trust. This episode explores the infrastructure powering the modern hobby and what it reveals about the future of the market. 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 ★

    20 min
  4. Second Chances in Collecting: When a Miss Turns Into a Win

    3 DAYS AGO

    Second Chances in Collecting: When a Miss Turns Into a Win

    Every collector has a card that got away. In this episode, Brett shares the story of a card that came back around. Earlier this year he lost the 2020 Crown Royale Crystal Platinum Tyrese Haliburton 1/1 at auction after spending hours researching it and building conviction around the card. Then the card appeared again. A second chance. Brett breaks down what happened next and explores the psychology behind second chances in collecting. Why missed grails stay with us, how auctions influence decision making, and how reference prices shape the way collectors experience wins and losses. The first time the card sold for over $1200.The second time Brett set a max bid of $1701.The auction closed at $775. Sometimes the hobby gives collectors another opportunity. The real question is what that second chance reveals about the collector. 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 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 ★

    24 min
  5. The Staging Area #20: Big Sales, Non-Payers, and What It Means for Your Cards

    4 DAYS AGO

    The Staging Area #20: Big Sales, Non-Payers, and What It Means for Your Cards

    In Episode 20 of The Staging Area, Brett McGrath and Tory from dcsports87 discuss the current state of the consignment market. The conversation starts with several notable sales across the hobby. A 1954 Bowman Mickey Mantle PSA 8 set an all-time high at $23,700. A 2013 BBM Shohei Ohtani promo PSA 9 jumped from $3,500 to nearly $20,000. An Aaron Judge Bowman Draft Chrome Auto PSA 10 sold for $7,500 as baseball season approaches. The episode then shifts to a topic many collectors experience but rarely discuss openly. Non-paying buyers. Brett and Tory break down what happens when auctions end and buyers fail to pay, how often this occurs, and what steps platforms and consignors are taking to reduce the problem. The episode closes with a look at the scale of the current market, with dcsports87 moving $14M in January and $17M in February. For collectors who buy, sell, or consign cards, this conversation offers a clear look at how the system works behind the scenes. A special thank you to dcsports87 for supporting this series. Check out dcsports87 for your eBay consignment needs and visit the dcsports87 eBay store to find great cards ending every night. 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 dcsports87: | Website | eBay | Instagram | Twitter  Follow Stacking Slabs: | Twitter | Instagram | Facebook | Tiktok ★ Support this podcast on Patreon ★

    46 min
  6. Passion to Profession: Building Lasorda’s Card House on Trust, Football, and eBay Live

    5 DAYS AGO

    Passion to Profession: Building Lasorda’s Card House on Trust, Football, and eBay Live

    Tommy Lasorda didn’t inherit a card business. He got fired during the pandemic and decided to bet on himself. In this episode of Passion to Profession, sponsored by eBay, Tommy shares how he went from working as a breaker in someone else’s shop to launching Lasorda’s Card House in March 2025 We talk about: Why he walked away from allocation and buys only what his customers wantHow repacks, done right, protect value and trustWhy football became the focusThe Gold Kaboom Mahomes moment that accelerated growth Why customer care matters more than short-term marginIf you care about trust, reputation, and playing the long game in this hobby, this one is for you. 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 [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 ★

    40 min
  7. The WNBA Card Podcast: On Nostalgia with Katelyn (@coldlunchcards)

    6 DAYS AGO

    The WNBA Card Podcast: On Nostalgia with Katelyn (@coldlunchcards)

    Season 4 reaches its midpoint with a solo episode from Katelyn (@coldlunchcards).  The topic is nostalgia and how it shapes the way collectors approach WNBA cards. Many collectors chase rookie cards. That is a bet on the future. Many collectors chase early legends. That is a connection to the past. But the WNBA sits in a different position than most leagues. The league began in 1997. Many collectors building WNBA collections today did not grow up watching those early seasons. So what creates nostalgia when the memory is not personal? Katelyn explores two forces that drive collecting behavior. Individual nostalgiaThe cards tied to your own life and memory. Collective nostalgiaThe stories a community builds together over time. In a league and card market still under thirty years old, collectors are not only preserving history. They are helping define it. This episode explores how cards connect generations of players, collectors, and moments. And why the present moment in the hobby might be the most important one of all.  Check out Card Ladder the official data partner of The WNBA Card Podcast 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 ★

    21 min
  8. Booked to Last: WrestleMania Momentum, Market Moves, and What Matters in WWE Cards

    7 MAR

    Booked to Last: WrestleMania Momentum, Market Moves, and What Matters in WWE Cards

    WrestleMania season changes everything. On this episode of Booked to Last, Adam and Ryan break down the full impact of Elimination Chamber and the release of 2025 WWE Universe. They dig into: Why Randy Orton and Rhea Ripley winning matters for collectorsThe real hobby impact of WrestleMania storylinesWhether WWE Universe is a true win or just hypeWhy event-worn relics change the long-term value conversationWhat rising wax prices mean for youThis is not surface-level talk. It is a real conversation about how moments on TV turn into momentum in the market. If you collect wrestling cards, this episode will sharpen how you think about: Prospecting young talentChasing event-worn gearNavigating breakers vs ripping waxIdentifying what actually holds valueUniverse is not perfect. But it might be one of the most important wrestling releases in years. Let’s talk about why. 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 ★

    1h 22m
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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.

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  • Creator
    Brett McGrath
  • Years Active
    2020 - 2026
  • Episodes
    896
  • Rating
    Explicit
  • Copyright
    © Stacking Slabs
  • Show Website
    Stacking Slabs

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