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Stacking Slabs

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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65:19

The WNBA Card Podcast #11: What It Takes to Break...

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2025/06/21

This week on The WNBA Card Podcast, we ask the big question: what will it take for another WNBA player—not named Caitlin Clark—to break through to collectors outside the space?Brett and Katelyn explore the current dynamics shaping the W card market, discuss how narrative and rhetoric shape demand, and spotlight why players like Napheesa Collier and Breanna Stewart deserve more hobby attention.We get into:Why comparing Clark to Curry helps collectors connectHow Sabrina Ionescu’s market is

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38:15

Three Trips, One Grail: Jonah’s Journey for the Josh...

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2025/06/20

What would it take for you to leave the country to get a card?For Jonah (@jd9cards), the answer was three trips to Puerto Rico and years of research for a card most collectors will never see in person: the Josh Gibson from the 1950–51 Toleteros set.At 25, Jonah isn’t your typical vintage collector. He’s building a collection rooted in history, rarity, and significance—tracking down Negro League legends, studying card photography, and connecting with sellers who want their stories carried

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44:19

Smashing BIN: The Shaky-Hand Smash with Joe...

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2025/06/19

What happens when a card you’ve been circling for months suddenly appears with a price that feels right?In this episode of Smashing BIN, Joe (@low_pop_papi) returns to break down his acquisition of the 2018 Panini Kaboom! Gold Stephen Curry /10 PSA 10 — a card that changed the trajectory of his entire collection.We talk about:The emotional tension behind a high-dollar BIN smashWhy Kaboom Golds were heating up in mid-2023Comparative analysis across the 2018 multisport checklistHow a single

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19:04

When Rookie Cards Aren’t the Best Cards: The...

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2025/06/18

We’re told rookie cards matter most. But what happens when a player writes their legacy wearing a different uniform?In this episode, I take a personal and collector-first look at why Tyrese Halliburton’s Pacers cards might matter more than his Kings rookies. This isn’t about ignoring the rookie card—it’s about questioning hobby programming, thinking independently, and considering what actually connects you to a card.I share the real-time perspective of being a fan during the most meaningful

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51:44

The Staging Area: Inside the Engine Room of 60,000...

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2025/06/17

Welcome to the debut episode of The Staging Area, presented by dcsports87 and hosted on the Stacking Slabs feed.In this first conversation, Brett is joined by Tory from dcsports87 to talk about what really happens behind the scenes of one of the largest sports card consignment operations in the hobby. They dig into the numbers—over $7 million in monthly sales, 60,000 auctions per week—and explore what it takes to stay ahead during big moments like The National or the NBA Finals.Topics

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45:25

Passion to Profession: Building 5 Star Cards Around...

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2025/06/16

In this episode of Passion to Profession sponsored by eBay, Matt from 5 Star Cards shares how a side hustle turned into a full-time operation. We explore the early grind of weekend shows, how eBay became a backbone for sales, and what it takes to run a consignment business collectors trust.Matt gets real about the transition from collector to business owner, how he handles volume without losing his collector-first mindset, and why building relationships is the most important part of staying

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55:44

The WNBA Card Podcast #10: Community Wins, Valkyries...

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2025/06/14

The WNBA Card Podcast hits double digits. In Episode 10, Brett and Katelyn unpack what makes the WNBA card community special—from helping fellow collectors build rainbows to celebrating hobby positivity online and in-person.They spotlight the white-hot rise of the Golden State Valkyries and what their flawless expansion rollout means for fan engagement and card collecting. The duo also react to the $11K sale of an A’ja Wilson Rittenhouse Platinum rookie and break down what it signals for

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50:54

From Mike Conley to A'ja Wilson: A Collector’s Path...

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2025/06/13

What happens when a lifelong NBA collector opens up space for the W?In this Collector Conversation, Carter (@mcbasketballpc) shares his journey from Grizzlies fandom and Mike Conley collecting to building one of the most thoughtful WNBA collections around.We talk about:What NBA collectors miss when they ignore the WHow Carter built a foundational Mike Conley PCThe importance of rarity and card catalogs in WNBAWhy Asia Wilson’s cards are still undervaluedWhat newcomers need to know when

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48:55

Smashing BIN: Building, Smashing, and Sharing with...

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2025/06/12

In this week’s episode of Smashing BIN, Brett welcomes back his brother Tim (@timmerscards) to talk collecting continuity, 49ers cardboard, and the moments that define BIN smashes. Tim walks us through the process of building a custom display vault for his collection and the mindset behind why the presentation of your cards matters.We get into three types of BIN smashes—traditional, social media listing, and private deal—and break down the stories behind some of the most meaningful

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20:59

Only to Another Collector: Trust, Psychology, and the...

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2025/06/11

What are you doing to become the kind of collector someone else would trust with their favorite card?In this week's flagship episode of Stacking Slabs we explore the topic of trust, psychology, and the let-go moment that collectors make when they feel comfortable moving key cards to other collectors. We dig into: Why Collectors Let Go (Even When They Don’t Plan To)What Does It Mean to Be a Collector Others Trust?Real Strategies to Become a Collector Someone Will Sell ToThe Trust Loop: How

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23:24

Vaulted: How I Sold 14 Cards Through the PSA Vault on...

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2025/06/10

In this episode of Vaulted, I walk you through the exact process of selling 14 cards straight from the PSA Vault—no packing, no shipping, no scanning, no hassle.This episode is for the collector who wants to make moves without giving up weekends to the grind of listings and logistics.I break down how I used PSA’s grading and vaulting to streamline selling on eBay, why consolidation matters in my collecting journey, and how this approach gave me more time to focus on what matters

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61:12

Passion to Profession: From Working Construction to...

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2025/06/09

In this episode of Passion to Profession, presented by eBay, I’m joined by James from Topp Tier Cards and Topp Tier Breaks. James turned his collecting obsession into a full-time operation, and this conversation breaks down how he made it all happen.We get into what makes his break room different, why staying true to your style matters, and how building a business on eBay gave him the freedom to focus on collectors—not trends. This is an episode for anyone who’s ever wondered what it really

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58:31

The WNBA Card Podcast #9: The GOAT Rookie Card, Dream...

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2025/06/07

In Episode 9 of The WNBA Card Podcast, Katelyn (@coldlunchcards) and Brett (@stackingslabs) return to talk about why 2004 Ultra is one of the most important sets in WNBA card history. They spotlight the Diana Taurasi Platinum Medallion /25 and explore how a GOAT rookie can elevate an entire product line.They also cover:Why attending a WNBA game might be the spark a new collector needsThe early dominance of the Lynx and LibertyBri Jones and the Atlanta Dream’s breakout startThoughts on the

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72:04

History in Hand: Ben (@nonsensenamecards) on...

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2025/06/06

Ben (@nonsensenamecards) collects stories. And those stories happen to be printed on cardboard.In this collector conversation, we talk about why Ben focuses on historical figures like Geronimo, Einstein, and Amelia Earhart—and what it means to build a collection based on personal curiosity rather than hype.This episode is about connection. It's about how one collector follows his interests, turns research into passion, and treats cards as artifacts that tell us something real about the

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51:28

Smashing BIN: Completing the Julio Jones Gold Prizm...

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2025/06/05

Jesse (@goat_wr_collector) returns to Smashing BIN to break down the moment he completed one of the most challenging wide receiver projects in the hobby—a full gold Prizm run of Julio Jones playing years. We talk through the psychology of chasing impossible cards, why wide receiver collectors are having more fun than anyone, and how smashing BIN isn’t just about impulse—it’s about obsession, memory, and meaning.This episode covers:Why 2015 and 2016 Prizm Golds are among the toughestThe wide

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31:26

The Unavailable Card: Psychology, Protocol, and the...

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2025/06/04

We all know the feeling—seeing a card that isn’t listed, isn’t available, and isn’t supposed to move. But still, you want it.In this episode, I break down the psychology behind unavailable cards and how to approach them with clarity, curiosity, and conviction. I share stories from my own collection, including the Colts Prizm haul that changed everything, and unpack why strong offers matter more than waiting around for a listing to appear.We explore:Why availability doesn’t always mean

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45:29

Passion to Profession: How Z & G Emporium Became a...

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2025/06/02

In this episode of Passion to Profession, I’m joined by James from Z & G Emporium—a name you’ve probably seen on nearly every Pokémon card comp on eBay.We talk about the path from flipping childhood binder cards to running one of the most trusted graded Pokémon consignment businesses in the hobby. James opens up about:How a PSA 3 Charizard kickstarted a customer’s journeyWhy Z & G focuses only on graded Pokémon cardsThe operational systems and discipline behind scalingHis early days

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70:55

The WNBA Card Podcast #8: Finding the Cards Before...

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2025/05/31

This week on The WNBA Card Podcast, Katelyn and Brett unpack a question that every WNBA collector runs into: where are the cards?They share personal stories about missed listings, surprise auctions, and why scarcity in this category isn't always a bad thing. From the idea of a weekly curated WNBA auction to the surprising final prices of Caitlin Clark Gold Prizms, this episode tackles market access, collector psychology, and the case for building more bridges between sellers and

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43:51

Collecting Through the Run: A Pacers Fan’s...

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2025/05/30

In this episode, I sit down with Kyle (@waxmuseumpodcast) to talk about what it's like collecting during a deep playoff run. As lifelong Pacers fans, we get into the emotional roller coaster of this postseason, how it’s influencing our buying decisions, and the cards that mean the most right now.Kyle shares how his Pacers fandom has shaped decades of collecting, why he still chases relics, and what rules he’s willing to break when the team is winning. We get into the tension between hobby

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58:58

Smashing BIN: Finding that BIN Smash Eureka Moment...

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2025/05/29

In this episode of Smashing BIN, Matthew (@1956toppsguy) joins the show to share the story behind a BIN smash that still gives him goosebumps. It’s a 1956 Topps Ernie Banks with an in-person autograph and “Let’s Play Two” inscription—one of the most personally significant cards in his collection.We explore what makes 1956 Topps such a magical set, the emotional pull behind card buying decisions, and how collectors make sense of rarity, condition, and significance. Matthew also breaks down

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