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. The Football Card Podcast #51: When Collectors Stop Waiting for Perfect Copies

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    The Football Card Podcast #51: When Collectors Stop Waiting for Perfect Copies

    At some point, every serious collector learns the same lesson: You can wait for the perfect copy. Or you can own the card. This week, Pack and Brett discuss how scarcity changes collecting decisions. When a card only surfaces once every few years, grades start to matter less and ownership starts to matter more. The conversation spans:  Rare cards versus perfect grades  The psychology of chasing low-pop football cards  Why some cards never stay available for long  Market observations from the Midwest Monster  Black Finite sales and football card demand  Andre Johnson versus Calvin Johnson  Tom Brady's market strength  Madden nostalgia and football culture The longer you collect, the more you realize that some opportunities don't come around twice. I would lean toward the first title. It has a story built into it and connects directly to the Frank Gore moment, which is the most memorable moment in the episode. 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 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 ★

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  2. The Double BIN Smash: What Instant Buys Reveal About Your Collection

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    The Double BIN Smash: What Instant Buys Reveal About Your Collection

    A Monday morning workout turned into one of the most memorable collecting moments Brett has experienced in years. While checking his saved eBay searches from the treadmill, he stumbled across two cards he had never seen before: a 2015 Prizm Frank Gore Gold Vinyl 1/1 and a 2015 Prizm Frank Gore Gold /10. He didn't check comps. He didn't open Card Ladder. He didn't negotiate. He hit Buy It Now. Twice. But this episode isn't really about Frank Gore. It's about what happens when a card stops being a card and becomes part of a collector's identity. Brett explores why some cards create instant clarity while others sit on watchlists for months. He examines collector psychology, psychological ownership, scarcity, regret, identity, and the invisible work that happens long before a purchase is made. What looks impulsive from the outside is often the result of years of research, focus, and commitment to a collecting lane. The cards collectors never hesitate on might reveal more about who they are than the cards they spend months debating. 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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  3. Private Market Confidence: How to Be Ready When the Grail Appears

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    Private Market Confidence: How to Be Ready When the Grail Appears

    Last week's conversation with Drake (@drakes_pc) sparked a bigger question: What separates collectors who land grails from those who miss them? In this episode, Brett explores the mindset and systems behind successful private market collecting. Topics include:  Why patience and urgency are not opposites  Building a readiness stack before opportunities appear  How to think about premiums in private deals  The dangers of anchoring and the winner's curse  Why liquidity matters more than most collectors admit  How to become a trusted buyer in your category  Turning transactions into long-term relationships  Preparing for The National and summer show season The private market rewards preparation. Don't wait until the grail appears to become the collector capable of landing it. 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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  4. The WNBA Card Podcast: Indiana Fever Through the Eyes of a Team Collector with Mitch (@almanacsportscards)

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    The WNBA Card Podcast: Indiana Fever Through the Eyes of a Team Collector with Mitch (@almanacsportscards)

    For Episode 3 of the Team Collector Series, Katelyn sits down with Mitch (@almanacsportscards), a lifelong Indiana Fever fan and one of the hobby's most dedicated collectors of Tamika Catchings and Katie Douglas. Mitch shares what it was like growing up with basketball in Indiana, how the Fever became a centerpiece of his collecting journey, and why community remains the foundation of WNBA fandom. The conversation explores:  Building a collection around a team and its legends  Why Tamika Catchings remains one of the hobby's most overlooked players  The evolution of Fever collecting before and after Caitlin Clark  How collectors can find focus in an era of endless releases  The role community plays in the WNBA card hobby  Mitch's personal grail and the story behind acquiring it If you've ever wondered what it means to build a collection around loyalty, history, and connection to a franchise, this episode is for you. 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 ★

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  5. Passion to Profession: Turning Collector Passion Into a Career with Adam Gray

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    Passion to Profession: Turning Collector Passion Into a Career with Adam Gray

    What does it look like when a lifelong collector turns his hobby into his profession? Adam Gray has spent decades immersed in basketball cards. From launching Basketball Card Fanatic magazine to creating content for some of the biggest companies in the hobby, he has built a career around storytelling, education, and helping collectors understand why cards matter. In this conversation, Adam shares the path from private equity controller to full-time hobby creator. We discuss the rise and fall of Basketball Card Fanatic, building a reputation through consistent work, creating card stories that reach millions of viewers, balancing family and entrepreneurship, and why context is often more valuable than the card itself. Adam also opens up about the challenges of working in the hobby, the opportunities being created by industry growth, and the responsibility content creators have as the line between collecting and gambling continues to blur. If you've ever wondered whether your passion can become your profession, this episode is for 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 ★

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  6. Hobby Jobs: The Best Opportunities in the Hobby Don't Exist Yet

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    Hobby Jobs: The Best Opportunities in the Hobby Don't Exist Yet

    The sports card industry continues to break records. Nearly $680 million in online trading card sales moved through the market in May alone. Most people look at those numbers and see cards. I look at those numbers and see problems that still need solving. In this episode, I expand on the central idea from Hobby Jobs #12: the best opportunities in the hobby don't exist yet. They show up as friction. They show up as weak systems. They show up as moments where collectors, businesses, and marketplaces want something better than what currently exists. I discuss: • Why the next wave of hobby careers will be built around solving problems • How growth at eBay, Fanatics, PSA, and major events is creating new demand for operators • What Ryan Greene's career journey can teach aspiring professionals • Why transferable skills matter as much as hobby knowledge • The eBay role that reveals where the industry is heading If you want to build a career, company, or meaningful role in the sports card industry, this episode is for you. 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 ★

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  7. Booked to Last: The Oba Femi Debate and Why Wrestling Card Prices Are All Over the Place

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    Booked to Last: The Oba Femi Debate and Why Wrestling Card Prices Are All Over the Place

    Oba Femi beats Brock Lesnar at WrestleMania. Then WWE decides to run it back. Adam and Ryan break down why the decision has frustrated wrestling fans and collectors, what it means for Oba's momentum, and how it impacts one of the hottest card markets in wrestling. The guys also discuss:  Grande Americano vs. Ludwig Kaiser and a Match of the Year candidate  Early thoughts on Topps Cosmic Chrome WWE  PSA shutting down value submissions  The return of major 2022 Prizm Black 1/1s  Massive sales from Royalty, Chrome, and Universe  Why wrestling card values continue to swing wildly  The growing challenge of pricing true grails in today's market Plus updates on Wrestling Card Takeover at The National and why wrestling collectors are entering a new era. RSVP for Wrestling Card Takeover at The National on July 31 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 ★

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  8. The Football Card Podcast #50: Linebacker Summer, Myles Garrett to LA, and Can Old-School Collectors Learn to Love Prizm?

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    The Football Card Podcast #50: Linebacker Summer, Myles Garrett to LA, and Can Old-School Collectors Learn to Love Prizm?

    Episode 50 is here. Pack and Brett kick off Linebacker Summer by celebrating some of the greatest defenders to ever play the game, including Mike Singletary, Mike Vrabel, Ken Strong, and more. They break down the massive Myles Garrett trade to the Rams and what it means for collectors. They discuss why defensive players might be entering a new era of hobby relevance and share some of their favorite Garrett cards making the rounds after the news broke. The mailbag delivers one of the best questions in Football Card Podcast history. Can an old-school collector who grew up building sets and registries find enthusiasm in a world of Prizm rainbows, parallels, and endless inserts? Other topics include:  The future of football cards under Fanatics  Why collectors are getting creative with Topps Chrome Football  PSA's grading pause and hobby demand  Breaking up a player collection  The psychology behind buying expensive 1/1s  Recent sales featuring Caleb Williams, Clay Matthews, Marshall Faulk, Rob Gronkowski, and more Plus, Pack shares a new vintage Bears pickup and Brett celebrates the return of a major card to his collection. 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 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 ★

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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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