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. Discovery Is the Edge Most Collectors Ignore

    15 HR AGO

    Discovery Is the Edge Most Collectors Ignore

    When was the last time you found a card before the hobby told you it mattered? Not after the sale.Not after the post.Not after everyone started chasing it. Before. This episode is about discovery and why it is one of the most powerful advantages you can build as a collector. We are living in a headline-driven hobby.Attention dictates demand.Most collectors are choosing from the same small list of cards. That creates competition.It creates pressure.It turns collecting into reaction. Discovery changes that. In this episode, I break down:  Why discovery gives you control over your collecting decisions  The psychology behind why discovery feels so rewarding  How attention drives prices and compresses opportunity  The exact system I use to identify cards before the crowd  A real example of how discovery led to one of my favorite recent pickups This is not about being early.This is not about guessing. This is about building a process that helps you collect with intention. If you want your collection to feel like yours, this one matters. 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 ★

    27 min
  2. The Staging Area #21: WBC Hype, Opening Day, and The WhatNot of It All

    1 DAY AGO

    The Staging Area #21: WBC Hype, Opening Day, and The WhatNot of It All

    Opening Day is here. Energy is high. Attention is shifting. And the hobby is reacting in real time. Tory and I dig into what just happened with the World Baseball Classic and what it actually means for you as a collector. Not the surface-level hype. The real takeaway. We talk about: Why moments like WBC create short windows of opportunityWhat happens when demand spikes and how to act on itA Kobe Atomic sale that says more about the market than you thinkWhy Topps Dynasty prices aren’t as crazy as they lookThe psychology behind live selling, breaking, and chasingThen we go deeper. We address the Whatnot situation head on. Gambling. Responsibility. And where the line actually is. This is a conversation about awareness. About knowing your tendencies. About deciding what kind of collector you want to be before the moment hits. Because the moment always comes. The question is what you do when it does. 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 ★

    45 min
  3. Passion to Profession: Husband and Wife. One Business. Fifteen Hires in a Year with Michael and Mikaela from Rated Rips

    2 DAYS AGO

    Passion to Profession: Husband and Wife. One Business. Fifteen Hires in a Year with Michael and Mikaela from Rated Rips

    What happens when you walk away from stability to bet on cards? Michael and Mikaela did it. Both were CPAs. Both were on a clear path. Then COVID hit. Breaking started. Demand showed up fast. And within months, everything changed. They built Rated Rips from late-night breaks into a full-scale consignment business. They hired 15 people in a year. They shifted from taking money out of the hobby to putting money back into collectors’ hands. In this conversation, we get into what it really looks like to build a business in the hobby. The risk.The trust.The systems.The people. We also talk about: – Leaving a stable career to bet on yourself– Why most collectors run businesses like hobbies– How process and data drive their decisions– The shift from breaking to consignment– Hiring, delegation, and buying back your time– Building trust with collectors at scale If you’ve ever thought about turning your passion into something more, this one will hit. 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 ★

    1hr 1min
  4. The WNBA Card Podcast: Panini and Sabrina — The Rise of New Forces with Kyle (@kyle_collects)

    3 DAYS AGO

    The WNBA Card Podcast: Panini and Sabrina — The Rise of New Forces with Kyle (@kyle_collects)

    This episode is about a moment that changed everything. Katelyn sits down with Kyle (@kyle_collects) to break down the shift from 2019 Donruss to 2020 Prizm and why that stretch still shapes how collectors approach WNBA cards today. They talk through what it felt like to discover WNBA cards before the spotlight. Ripping boxes no one wanted. Finding cards that never made it to showcases. Learning the players one card at a time. Then everything changed. Prizm arrived. Sabrina entered the hobby. The world shut down. People started paying attention. This conversation connects the dots between timing, access, and belief. It explains why certain cards feel different. Why some sets get locked away. Why this era still matters. If you collect WNBA cards or are thinking about it, this episode will help you understand where the foundation was built and how to approach it today. 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 ★

    52 min
  5. Booked to Last #11: From Blaster Boxes to Building a Collection of 1/1s with Steve (@s.a.m_wwe)

    4 DAYS AGO

    Booked to Last #11: From Blaster Boxes to Building a Collection of 1/1s with Steve (@s.a.m_wwe)

    Adam and Ryan sit down with Steve(@s.a.m_wwe) , one of the most focused Rhea Ripley collectors in the hobby. The conversation starts with a simple moment. A blaster box in 2022. That moment turns into chasing rainbows, building sets, and eventually acquiring 1/1 cards. This episode is about how that happens. Steve shares how he built his collection from scratch. Why he chose Rhea Ripley. And how relationships helped him land cards most collectors never even see. They also break down what’s happening right now in wrestling cards. Prices are rising. Access is getting harder. More people are paying attention. If you’re collecting today, you need to understand how to move. This conversation gives you a real look at: • How collectors evolve from ripping to targeting• Why scarcity changes your entire approach• What separates casual collectors from serious ones• How relationships unlock cards you can’t find online If you’ve ever thought about building something meaningful in the hobby, this episode will hit. 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 ★

    1hr 26min
  6. The Football Card Podcast #39: Let’s Talk About That $162K 2002 Finest Tom Brady Gold Refractor

    5 DAYS AGO

    The Football Card Podcast #39: Let’s Talk About That $162K 2002 Finest Tom Brady Gold Refractor

    Pack and Brett  open the episode by unpacking the reaction to a viral take about football collectors and why people struggle when opinions get stated in absolutes. They explore a bigger question beneath the noise.Who is actually collecting versus who is investing? The conversation moves into how money enters the hobby.Million dollar sales.Investor behavior.And why volume of collectors matters more than headline prices. From there, they dig into: Why scarcity does not always mean more valueThe difference between meaning and rarity in cardsPMGs and Rubies versus modern 1/1sWhy some players like Tyreek Hill feel under-collectedSelect vs Prizm vs Optic debates through a collector lensThe episode closes with a breakdown of recent sales, including a $161K Tom Brady that raises more questions than answers about the football card market. This is a conversation about how collectors think.And what actually drives demand in the hobby. 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 ★

    1hr 28min
  7. Discovery Is the Edge in Collecting with Max (@putnamcards)

    6 DAYS AGO

    Discovery Is the Edge in Collecting with Max (@putnamcards)

    Most collectors spend their time watching big sales. Few spend time learning how to find great cards. That gap matters. In this conversation with Max (@putnamcards), creator of Hoops Collectors, we talk about what actually creates an edge in the hobby. Not headlines.Not hype.Not million dollar cards. We get into: Why most content focuses on cards no one can affordHow research leads to better collecting decisionsWhy overlooked sets and inserts hold real opportunityThe role nostalgia plays in what you chaseWhat happens when you stop following the crowdMax shares how he approaches discovery. How he uses tools like checklists and daily sales to uncover cards others ignore. And why some of the best cards in the hobby are still sitting in plain sight. If you want to build a collection that reflects your taste and not the algorithm, this one will hit. Check out the Hoops Collectors Podcast on YouTube, Apple, or Spotify. Sign up for Hobby Jobs and The Weekly Rip for free Start your 7 day free trial of Stacking Slabs Patreon Today Follow Stacking Slabs: | Twitter | Instagram | Facebook | Tiktok ★ Support this podcast on Patreon ★

    58 min
  8. When the Card Never Shows Up: A Lesson Every Collector Needs

    18 MAR

    When the Card Never Shows Up: A Lesson Every Collector Needs

    In this flagship episode of Stacking Slabs, Brett shares a tough experience that every collector fears. A highly anticipated card arrives… but the package is empty. Instead of sitting in frustration, Brett breaks down what happened, what he learned, and what he would do differently moving forward. From shipping decisions to platform protection, this episode focuses on how collectors can reduce risk in a hobby where more value is moving through the mail than ever before. This conversation goes beyond one missing card. It’s about trust, responsibility, and how collectors can protect what matters most to them. If you’ve ever made a deal, waited on a package, or worried about something going wrong, this one will hit home.  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 ★

    21 min
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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
    907
  • Rating
    Explicit
  • Copyright
    © Stacking Slabs
  • Show Website
    Stacking Slabs

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