Stacking Slabs

Brett McGrath

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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May 12 · 52 min
Built for the Hobby: The AI Questions Collectors Are Asking
AI is everywhere right now. Collectors are curious. Dealers are experimenting. Business owners are trying to figure out what matters and what is noise. In this episode of Built for the Hobby, Brett sits down with InfernoRed Technology CEO Scott Lock to answer real AI questions submitted by people inside the hobby. Topics include: • Can AI help price rare cards with little sales history? • Can dealers use AI to source better inventory and improve margins? • What does AI look like for collectors focused on enjoyment instead of profit? • Will AI eventually anticipate opportunities before we even recognize them ourselves? This conversation explores where AI fits into sports cards right now and where the biggest opportunities still exist for collectors, dealers, hobby shops, and businesses trying to build better experiences. If you’ve been wondering where AI is heading in the hobby, this episode is for you. 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 Sign up for Hobby Jobs and The Weekly Rip for free Follow Stacking Slabs: | Twitter | Instagram | Facebook | Tiktok ★ Support this podcast on Patreon ★
May 11 · 42 min
Passion to Profession: When the Next Generation Sets the Rules in the Hobby with Michael Osacky
What happens when a new generation of collectors, entrepreneurs, and operators begins shaping the future of the hobby? On this episode of Passion to Profession, Brett sits down with Michael Osacky to explore the changing dynamics inside sports cards. From social influence and FOMO to trust, reputation, buyer premiums, startups, and manufactured scarcity, this conversation looks at the forces shaping the hobby in 2026 and beyond. Michael shares stories from decades in the industry and explains why understanding cards and understanding the card market are two different things. They also discuss: Why reputation still matters most How speed and access are changing collector behavior The dangers of following hype accounts What newer collectors need to understand about risk Why patience is becoming rare in the hobby The future of grading, marketplaces, and trust This episode is for collectors trying to think long term in a hobby moving faster than ever. 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 ★
May 9 · 1 hr 23 min
Booked to Last: WrestleMania Patches and the Royalty Debate
Topps Royalty arrived and the wrestling card community has not stopped talking about it. Adam and Ryan break down the entire product from every angle. The autograph checklist. The WrestleMania patches. The chase cards. The ripping experience. The market reaction. They discuss why Royalty feels different than anything wrestling collectors have seen before and why the product is creating strong reactions across the hobby. The conversation also moves beyond the cards. This episode is about friendship, collecting with people you care about, and why moments attached to cards matter. From massive pulls to community stories to the future of premium wrestling products, this is one of the deepest wrestling card conversations yet. 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 | YouTube Follow Adam: | X | Instagram Follow Stacking Slabs: | Twitter | Instagram | Facebook | Tiktok ★ Support this podcast on Patreon ★
May 8 · 1 hr 26 min
The Football Card Podcast #46: Your Kaiju, Your Cards, Your Rules
Pack and Brett open with a question that hits deeper than it should. What makes a player feel bigger than the game? The new Kaiju inserts spark a conversation about identity in collecting. Not every player fits the label. Not every card earns the meaning. From there, the conversation moves through the hobby in real time. New releases. Superfractors. College uniform cards. And the tension between what looks good and what feels right. They also dig into the collector mindset. When does a card cross from cool to meaningful Why some cards feel like the center of your collection And how personal history shapes what you chase Plus: The reality of posting cards you no longer own “Hall of Very Good” players and who gets remembered The kind of card you’d show someone to explain why you care about this hobby This one is part hobby talk, part self-check. Because at some point, you have to decide what matters to you. 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 | Tiktok Follow Pack: | Instagram ★ Support this podcast on Patreon ★
May 7 · 27 min
Returning to a Collecting Lane: The Power of Rediscovery
Rediscovery is part of collecting whether you plan for it or not. There are more lanes in this hobby than any one person can fully explore. Players. Eras. Sets. Parallels. Nostalgia. Upside. Community. Content. All of it pulls at you at the same time. That tension creates movement. But movement is not the same as alignment. In this episode, I break down what happens when you step away from a collecting lane and then find your way back. Why leaving does not mean the passion was never real. Why returning can feel different. And why second runs in collecting often bring more clarity than the first. I share my own experience with wrestling cards. The lane that brought me back into the hobby. The break I took. And what it feels like to return with a new perspective, new standards, and a stronger connection to what matters. This is not about nostalgia for the sake of it. This is about understanding what still belongs in your collection and why. If you have ever stepped away from something you loved in the hobby, this one will hit. 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 ★
May 6 · 26 min
Independent Taste is Earned in Collecting Sports Cards
What does it mean to have your own taste as a collector? In this flagship episode, Brett explores the tension between following the crowd and building your own point of view in the hobby. Most collectors say they want independence. Few are willing to do the work that comes with it. Because independent taste is not about being different. It is about being accountable. Brett breaks down why consensus feels safe and why so many collectors lean on it. He explains how social proof shapes buying decisions and why it often replaces real thinking. Then he offers a clear framework to help you pressure test your own ideas so you can build conviction that holds up over time. This episode covers: • The difference between collecting from conviction and inherited hierarchy • Why validation is not the same as agreement • How to stress test a card before you buy it • The role of taste in building a collection that lasts • The hard truth about wanting independence but needing approval If you want your collection to reflect you and not the algorithm, this episode will challenge how you think and how you buy. You are the CEO of your PC. Act like it. Check out the awesome software that InfernoRed Technology can build for you. Check out the Northeast Sports Card Expo in Marlborough, Mass June 26-28, 2026 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 ★
May 5 · 49 min
The Staging Area #24: Inside the Acceleration Era of Card Collecting
The hobby is moving faster than ever. In this episode of The Staging Area, Brett and Tory break down what speed means right now for collectors and operators. They dig into the pressure of rising volume and what it takes to keep up. Tory shares how dcsports87 is handling over 100,000 cards a week and the real decisions behind cutting services, hiring aggressively, and tightening operations to reduce wait times. You’ll hear how speed impacts your strategy as a collector. When to sell. When to grade. When to move on. They also explore: Why new release timing matters more than ever How breakers, consignment, and marketplaces are collapsing timelines The rise of moment-based cards and why they hit harder than ever What operational excellence looks like behind the scenes If you’re trying to keep up, this episode will help you think more clearly about how to move. Because in this environment, slow decisions cost you. 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 ★
May 4 · 58 min
Passion to Profession: Building WeTheHobby — From Collector to CEO with Zach Stanley
What does it take to go from collector to company builder? In this episode of Passion to Profession, I sit down with Zach Stanley, CEO and Founder of WeTheHobby. Zach didn’t stumble into this. He built it from inside the hobby. We talk about: The shift from collecting cards to building a business Why trust is the foundation of everything in the hobby The realities of operating in a market driven by hype, speed, and attention What it looks like to create something that collectors rely on You’ll hear how Zach thinks about long-term positioning in a space that often rewards short-term moves. You’ll also hear the pressure that comes with it. This is a conversation about building something real in the hobby. Not chasing moments. Building systems. If you’ve ever thought about turning your passion into your profession, this one will hit. 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 ★
May 3 · 55 min
The WNBA Card Podcast: Full Court Press — Season 4 Recap
Season 4 closes with a conversation that looks back before it looks forward. After 50 episodes and a season built on collector voices, Brett joins Katelyn to reflect on what this run revealed about the WNBA card market, the people shaping it, and where it goes next. This episode moves across eras, from early history to the Rittenhouse years to today’s surge in attention. It surfaces what collectors missed, what they’re chasing now, and what still feels underappreciated. You’ll hear how perspectives changed through the season. Why certain cards and moments hit harder than expected. And what it means to collect with intention when the market is still forming. There is also an honest conversation about the gap between what collectors want and what manufacturers deliver. If you followed the season, this is the reset. If you’re new, this is the entry point. The goal stays the same. Collect what matters. Understand why it matters. 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 | Tiktok Follow Katelyn: | Instagram ★ Support this podcast on Patreon ★
May 2 · 1 hr 15 min
Booked to Last: The Product Flood Test — Can Wrestling Cards Handle What’s Coming?
You’re feeling it right now. More products. More releases. More noise. This week Adam and Ryan sit down and talk through what’s actually happening in wrestling cards… and what it means for you. Topps Chrome is still fresh. Royalty is about to hit. Cosmic is on deck. Sapphire is looming. It’s not slowing down. So the real question becomes simple: Can the wrestling card market handle all of this? They break down the reality collectors are facing right now: • Why the current release schedule is testing budgets and attention • What happens when hype moves faster than collectors can react • How scarcity, demand, and timing are colliding in real time • Why some products are getting ignored… and why that matters • The role of community when things start moving too fast There’s also a deeper layer in this conversation. You’ll hear stories about collectors helping each other chase cards. Text messages flying during breaks. People looking out for one another in a competitive market. That’s the part that doesn’t show up in sales charts. If you’re trying to figure out how to navigate this moment… This episode will help you slow down, think clearly, and make better decisions. Because the market is moving fast. But you don’t have to. 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 | YouTube Follow Adam: | X | Instagram Follow Stacking Slabs: | Twitter | Instagram | Facebook | Tiktok ★ Support this podcast on Patreon ★
May 1 · 1 hr 33 min
The Football Card Podcast #45: Post-Draft Hype, Chrome Curiosity, and the Cards We Regret Selling
The draft is over. Now the real game starts. John and Brett break down what happens next for collectors when hype meets reality. New rookies enter the system. Narratives form fast. Prices follow. They talk about why every draft pick looks like a future Hall of Famer right now… and why that feeling never lasts. The conversation moves into collecting decisions that stick. Selling a card you should have kept. Chasing players before they prove anything. Knowing when to ignore comps and when they matter. There is also a deep look at how the hobby has changed. More parallels. More product. More noise. So how do you stay focused? If you collect football cards, this episode will challenge how you think about value, timing, and what actually matters in your 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 | Tiktok Follow Pack: | Instagram ★ Support this podcast on Patreon ★
April 30 · 22 min
Apex Cards and the Truth About Conformity in Collecting
What makes a card an apex? And who decided it in the first place? This episode started with a simple question coming out of a recent conversation with Card Ladder. But it turned into something bigger. A look at how collectors think. How the market shapes what you chase. And why so many of us follow a path that was already drawn. You’ll hear: Why legacy grails continue to dominate What it means to buy clarity vs create conviction The real reason conformity feels good in collecting How advanced collectors start to move differently Why most “rare” cards will never matter What needs to be true for a new apex card to emerge There is tension in this hobby. Between fitting in and standing out. Between buying what is proven and backing what you believe. If you’ve ever questioned your own decisions as a collector, this one will hit. Because the real question is not what the apex is. It is whether you are collecting for approval or for truth. 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 Follow Stacking Slabs: | Twitter | Instagram | Facebook | Tiktok ★ Support this podcast on Patreon ★
April 29 · 25 min
Your Collection, Your Hierarchy
Every card a collector buys is tied to a story. Some come from personal taste. Some come from brands. Some come from the environment around the hobby. In this episode, Brett breaks down how those stories shape what collectors chase. He explores the difference between collector-driven taste and manufacturer-driven narratives. And how inserts, naming, and product design influence perception of importance. He also shares a recent example from 2026 Topps Chrome WWE that challenged his own preferences. The core message is simple: If a collector does not define what matters The hobby will do it for them Build your own hierarchy Trust your own eye Let the hobby suggest Don’t let it decide 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 ★
April 28 · 57 min
Card Ladder Confidential #19: The Same Apex Cards or a Market Ready for Change?
Big sales hit the timeline all at once. A Kobe Bryant PMG Green. A Michael Jordan game jersey auto. Multiple seven-figure deals in a matter of days. It felt like the hobby stopped and stared. But what did it really mean? In this episode of Card Ladder Confidential, I sit down with Chris and Josh from Card Ladder to break it down. We get into the tension every serious collector feels right now. Are these still the cards that define the hobby? Or are we stuck repeating the same story? We talk about: • Why timing of big sales can mislead your perception of the market • The idea that “apex cards” might be both undervalued and stale at the same time • Why discovery matters more than ever when everything feels expensive • How new collectors enter lanes and what respect looks like when they do • The role patience plays when the market is moving fast This conversation goes deeper than price. It’s about perspective. And how your perspective shapes what you chase next. Check out Card Ladder the official data partner of Stacking Slabs Get exclusive content, promote your cards, and connect with other collectors who listen to the pod today by joining the Patreon: Join Stacking Slabs Podcast Patreon [Distributed on Sunday] Sign up for the Stacking Slabs Weekly Rip Newsletter using this link Follow Josh: | Instagram Follow Chris: | Instagram Follow Card Ladder: | Instagram | YouTube | Website Follow Stacking Slabs: | Twitter | Instagram | Facebook | Tiktok ★ Support this podcast on Patreon ★
April 27 · 1 hr 1 min
Passion to Profession: Building a Career on Content and Taking the Leap with John Walaszek
What does it look like to turn your passion into your profession more than once? In this episode of Passion to Profession, Brett sits down with John Walaszek, Content Strategist at PSA, to unpack the path from music blogs to the sports card industry. John didn’t wait for permission. He built. He started a blog when no one replied to his emails. He created content when no role existed for it. He followed what held his attention and turned it into a career. Now he’s doing it again. This time in cards. This conversation covers: Why doing the work before the opportunity matters How building on the internet became his resume What he learned working inside major media and record labels Why authenticity still wins, even in crowded markets The gap between music content and sports card content Why the hobby still feels early from a content standpoint What it takes to make the jump into the industry If you’ve ever thought about building something around what you care about, this one will hit. Because the path isn’t linear. It’s built through action. 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 ★
April 26 · 1 hr 10 min
The WNBA Card Podcast: The Future Is Already Here: The Next Generation with Christian and Sam from @therookiescorner
The future of women’s basketball cards is not coming. It’s already here. Katelyn is joined by Sam and Christian from @therookiescorner to talk about what it means to collect players before the hobby tells you who matters. This conversation is about the shift happening right now. From reacting to prices To forming your own opinions From waiting for consensus To collecting in uncertainty They break down: Why NIL changed everything for collectors How social media and storytelling are driving demand The tension between “first cards” and licensed college products The difference between collecting for belief vs collecting for validation The next generation players they’re buying before the market catches up They also share how they’re building community through cards and why this era feels more personal than transactional. If you’ve been wondering how to navigate college cards, prospecting, and the explosion of WNBA interest… this episode gives you the framework. Because the collectors who win in this era are not waiting. They’re watching. They’re learning. They’re choosing early 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 | Tiktok Follow Katelyn: | Instagram ★ Support this podcast on Patreon ★
April 25 · 1 hr 40 min
Booked to Last #16: Oba's Arrival, Roman's Era, and the Card Market Shift
WrestleMania delivered moments that will shape wrestling and the card market for years. Adam, Ryan, and Brett break it all down. They start with the split between Night 1 and Night 2 and why it felt like two different shows. Then they get into the moments that mattered. Oba Femi stepping into the spotlight. Roman Reigns reminding everyone who runs the business. CM Punk proving he belongs on the biggest stage. They also go deeper than the matches. What actually moved the card market. Who gained momentum. Who lost it. Where collectors should be paying attention next. Ryan shares what it was like attending his first WrestleMania with his family and why the experience hits different when you see it through your kids’ eyes. They close with a look at Topps’ biggest week yet in wrestling cards and what it signals for the future. This isn’t a recap. It’s a breakdown of what matters for collectors. 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 | YouTube Follow Adam: | X | Instagram Follow Stacking Slabs: | Twitter | Instagram | Facebook | Tiktok ★ Support this podcast on Patreon ★
April 24 · 1 hr 26 min
The Football Card Podcast #44: Temptation, Timing, and the Truth About New Cards
The new release cycle is loud. Prices move fast. Cards show up everywhere. Everyone has an opinion. In this episode, Brett and Pack sit in that tension. They break down what they’re seeing with Topps Chrome Football. The temptation to jump in early. The pressure created by volume, hype, and social feeds. There’s a real story here. A $25 pull turns into a $15K ask overnight. A $1K offer gets ignored. And suddenly you’re asking yourself what any of this is worth. This conversation goes deeper than comps. It’s about patience. It’s about timing. It’s about knowing when to sit still. They also hit: Why early sales rarely tell the full story How supply reveals itself over time Why “first” isn’t always what it seems The difference between watching and acting If you’ve felt the pull of a new product, this one will hit 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 | Tiktok Follow Pack: | Instagram ★ Support this podcast on Patreon ★
April 23 · 31 min
From Hype to Meaning: How Your Collecting Motivations Change
Last week sparked a wave of reflection. This week goes deeper. If your collection is a reflection of you, then what happens when you change? In this episode, Brett breaks down how collecting motivations shift over time. Not in theory. In real life. He explores why most collectors enter the hobby reacting to hype, momentum, and the promise of fast outcomes… and what happens when that stops working. You’ll hear: Why early collecting is driven by noise and external signals The moment friction hits and forces real self-awareness How taste develops through learning, not luck The shift from accumulation to curation Why mature collectors focus less on what the market values and more on what they value How legacy, identity, and meaning start shaping decisions This is a conversation about growth. About moving from unconscious buying to conscious collecting. And about building something that feels like you. If you’ve ever looked at your cards and asked, “What am I really doing here?” this episode is 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 Follow Stacking Slabs: | Twitter | Instagram | Facebook | Tiktok ★ Support this podcast on Patreon ★
April 22 · 29 min
The Psychology Behind New Releases and Why You Keep Chasing
New releases drive the hobby. They grab your attention. They push you to act. In this episode, Brett breaks down the psychology behind new product cycles. From chasing Shaquille O'Neal rookies to the nonstop hype around Topps Chrome, the playbook is the same. The volume is not. FOMO. Anchoring. Narratives. If you collect, you need to understand what is influencing your decisions. Because the collectors who slow down and think build better collections over time. 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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Built for the Hobby: The AI Questions Collectors Are Asking

Passion to Profession: When the Next Generation Sets the Rules in the Hobby with Michael Osacky

Booked to Last: WrestleMania Patches and the Royalty Debate

The Football Card Podcast #46: Your Kaiju, Your Cards, Your Rules

Returning to a Collecting Lane: The Power of Rediscovery

Independent Taste is Earned in Collecting Sports Cards

The Staging Area #24: Inside the Acceleration Era of Card Collecting

Passion to Profession: Building WeTheHobby — From Collector to CEO with Zach Stanley

The WNBA Card Podcast: Full Court Press — Season 4 Recap

Booked to Last: The Product Flood Test — Can Wrestling Cards Handle What’s Coming?

The Football Card Podcast #45: Post-Draft Hype, Chrome Curiosity, and the Cards We Regret Selling

Apex Cards and the Truth About Conformity in Collecting

Your Collection, Your Hierarchy

Card Ladder Confidential #19: The Same Apex Cards or a Market Ready for Change?

Passion to Profession: Building a Career on Content and Taking the Leap with John Walaszek

The WNBA Card Podcast: The Future Is Already Here: The Next Generation with Christian and Sam from @therookiescorner

Booked to Last #16: Oba's Arrival, Roman's Era, and the Card Market Shift

The Football Card Podcast #44: Temptation, Timing, and the Truth About New Cards

From Hype to Meaning: How Your Collecting Motivations Change

The Psychology Behind New Releases and Why You Keep Chasing