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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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21:57

Identifying Opportunities Beyond Your Primary Collection

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2025/03/05

Collectors have lanes, but sometimes stepping outside those lanes can lead to some of the most rewarding moments in the hobby. In this episode, I explore what it means to identify opportunities beyond your primary collection. When do you recognize a shift? What drives the decision to explore a new category? How do you balance curiosity with discipline?I share a personal experience of spotting an opportunity, the thought process behind making the move, and why I believe experimentation is

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69:05

Passion to Profession: Being on the Front-End of the...

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2025/03/03

Passion to Profession is back, and this time, we’re diving into the fast-growing world of F1 cards.Mike at Leahi51513, the largest seller of F1 cards on eBay, joins the show to break down how he built a thriving business, why he believes F1 cards are a generational opportunity, and what he’s seeing in collector behavior.We talk about:How F1 cards went from overlooked to must-haveThe global collector base driving demandLessons from the basketball boom and how they apply to F1Why curated

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74:34

Exploring What Luka to the Lakers Tells Us About...

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2025/02/28

Luka Doncic is a Laker. The move that nobody saw coming has sent shockwaves through the NBA and the hobby. How are collectors reacting? What’s happening to Luka’s key cards? And what does this trade say about the player vs. team collecting dynamic?Chris McGill (@chris_hoj) joins me to break it all down. We get into:The immediate market impact on Luka’s cardsHow the trade has shifted collector sentimentThe psychology of player collecting vs. team collectingWhat this move means for Luka’s

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77:46

Auction Talk #53 with Nic (@thewharfsportscards)

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2025/02/27

The latest round of high-end sports card auctions had some absolute monsters, and we’re breaking it all down. From the $579K 1997-98 Skybox E-X2001 Essential Credentials Now /8 Kobe sale to the record-breaking Randy Moss 24 Karat Gold, we’re pulling back the curtain on what happened, what it means, and where things might be headed.Why the Kobe 1997 Credentials Now BGS 9 didn’t crack a millionVictor Wembanyama’s Nebula sale and what it says about the marketA huge night for ‘90s

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22:49

Trust is the Most Important Currency in the Hobby

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2025/02/26

Trust separates the best collectors and businesses from the ones that don’t last. Whether you’re buying, selling, trading, or simply engaging in the hobby, your reputation is everything.In this episode, I break down why trust is the real currency in collecting, how it’s built, how it’s lost, and why it impacts every decision we make. I share a recent personal experience of an effortless deal with a trusted collector and why direct relationships are more valuable than chasing every last

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41:05

Passion to Profession: Building the largest Yu-Gi-Oh!...

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2025/02/24

Passion to Profession is back with another conversation about turning collecting into a business. This time, we're diving into the world of TCG with Aaron (@sassy_otto), the largest Yu-Gi-Oh! seller on eBay.Aaron shares his journey from collecting Yu-Gi-Oh! as a kid to building a full-time business, breaking down:The state of TCGs in 2025—why Pokémon dominates and how Yu-Gi-Oh! is thriving in its niche.The business side of selling cards on eBay—scaling from a side hustle to the top seller

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38:22

The Evolution of Women's Sports Cards with Annemarie...

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2025/02/21

WNBA cards are having a moment, but the history behind them runs deep.In this episode, I sit down with Annemarie (@women.on.topps) to talk about the evolution of women’s sports cards, the growth of WNBA collecting, and why we’re seeing a surge in interest today. She’s been collecting for decades, writes for The Athletic, and knows this space inside and out.We discuss:The early days of WNBA cards and the role of Pinnacle, Fleer, and RittenhouseHow eBay shaped the women’s sports card market

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84:03

Auction Talk #52 with Nic (@thewharfsportscards)

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2025/02/20

One full year of Auction Talk. 52 episodes deep, and we're still going. In this week's episode, we talk through tough collection decisions, selling rare cards for bigger opportunities, and the psychology behind shifting a collection.Massive Auctions: The Randy Moss 24K Gold will become the highest-selling public sale for a Moss card ever. But how much more room does it have to run?Buying & Selling Strategies: When is the right time to list a card as a Buy-It-Now vs. sending it to

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21:33

The Cards That Withstand the Test of Time In Our...

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2025/02/19

Some cards come and go. Others refuse to leave.In this episode of Stacking Slabs, we’re talking about the longest-tenured cards in our collections. The ones that have survived every buy, sell, and trade. The ones that mean something deeper than just market value.I asked collectors: What’s the longest-tenured card in your collection? The responses were incredible, cards tied to childhood, first big purchases, personal milestones, and moments that shaped collecting journeys.This episode is

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75:49

Card Ladder Confidential #5 with Chris (@chris_hoj)...

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2025/02/18

Luka Doncic traded to the Lakers. Patrick Mahomes’ Super Bowl letdown. The evolving psychology of player vs. team collecting.Card Ladder Confidential 5 dives deep into how collectors react to monumental shifts in sports, from Mahomes’ analytics nightmare to Luka shaking up the NBA’s biggest brand. Brett, Chris, and Josh break down the ripple effects of these moments on the hobby, from flipper dynamics to shifting collector strategies.They also tackle a burning question, should collectors

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54:15

Passion to Profession: 21 Years of Selling Cards on...

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2025/02/17

In this episode of Passion to Profession, we’re talking with Chris and Nick from QuickConsign, one of the most well-known consignment businesses in the hobby. If you've ever bought a card on eBay, chances are you've come across their listings.We dive into:The origins of QuickConsign and how they scaled to over 1.1 million items sold in 21 years.How they’ve built a business that allows collectors to focus on collecting while they handle the selling.The impact of customer service in the

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35:36

Out of Step with the Hobby with Justin...

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2025/02/14

This week, I’m joined by Justin (@outofsteptrading), a collector who does things his own way. His collection stands out, built around NASCAR legends like Dale Earnhardt and Richard Petty. But there’s more to it than that.Justin’s approach to collecting is different. He focuses on what he loves, not what’s popular. In this episode, we get into why he embraces being "out of step" with the mainstream hobby, how his passion for punk and hardcore music influences his collecting, and what makes

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77:58

Auction Talk #51 with Nic (@thewharfsportscards)

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2025/02/13

The Super Bowl is over, and that means we’re shifting into full auction mode. This week on Auction Talk, Nic and I break down the post-Super Bowl market reaction, key sales, and how Jalen Hurts’ second ring is shaking up the 2020 QB card hierarchy.We dig into:The surprising movement in Hurts’ market and why his cards could still be undervalued.Big-time auctions, including a 1998 Fleer Brilliants 24K Gold Randy Moss PSA 8 and a 1997 PMG Green Emmitt Smith PSA 5.The ongoing debate: collectors

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25:57

The Power of Nostalgia in Collecting

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2025/02/12

Nostalgia runs deep in the hobby.It influences the cards we chase, the collections we build, and the emotions we attach to pieces of cardboard. But how does nostalgia actually impact our collecting habits?In this flagship episode of Stacking Slabs, I break down what nostalgia means in collecting, why it’s such a powerful force, and how it can shape our decision-making—for better or worse.I share personal stories, including how an Andrew Luck interview sent me on a nostalgia trip, and

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43:57

Passion to Profession: Tait of Hoody's Collectibles...

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2025/02/10

In this episode of Passion to Profession, a new series sponsored by eBay, I sit down with Tait, the owner of Hoody’s Collectibles, one of the top eBay sellers in the hobby. From flipping cards in a college apartment to running two successful retail locations, Tait shares how he turned his collecting passion into a thriving business.We talk about:The early days of Hoody’s, starting with a small consignment operationHow word-of-mouth and local shops helped grow his businessThe challenges of

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47:15

Collecting, Creating, and the Mahomes Market with...

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2025/02/07

This week on Stacking Slabs, I’m joined by Sean, better known on Instagram as @victoryinvestments. Sean is a die-hard Chiefs fan, collector, and one of the most entertaining content creators in the hobby.We cover:His journey from collecting as a kid to building a high-end Mahomes PC.What it’s like to navigate the Mahomes market as a collector vs. investor.The evolution of card shows, trading culture, and his recent trip to Dallas.Balancing passion with strategy—when to hold, when to sell,

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86:32

Auction Talk #50 with Nic (@thewharfsportscards)

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2025/02/06

Auction Talk 50 is here, and we’re celebrating 50 episodes of breaking down the biggest sales and trends in the hobby.Super Bowl week means big moves in the football card market, and we dig into what’s happening with high-end football, how collector sentiment is shifting, and what it all means for future pricing.We talk about:The rise of ultra-high-end football cards and why they’re gaining tractionHow basketball collectors continue to drive the market differentlyPrizm’s staying power and

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22:53

Why Community in Collecting Matters More Than You Think

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2025/02/05

Collecting is personal, but it’s also powered by relationships. This week, I’m sharing a real moment that reminded me why community is the foundation of the hobby. A fellow collector sent me a link to a card I would have otherwise missed. In this episode, I break down what real community looks like in the hobby, why looking out for other collectors always pays off, and how sharing knowledge, deals, and insights makes collecting better for everyone. If your collecting circle doesn’t help you

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46:03

Passion to Profession: A conversation with Tory and...

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2025/02/03

Speed and transparency. That’s the foundation of dcsports87 one of the largest eBay consignment businesses in the hobby.In this episode of Passion to Profession, I sit down with Tory and Zach, the duo behind dcsports87, to break down their journey from group breaks to running a powerhouse consignment business. We talk about:How a 2012 Bryce Harper pull sparked the businessScaling from a side hustle to over 5.5 million items sold on eBayThe systems and technology they’ve built to handle

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46:29

Collecting Your Hometown with Adam (@ajmcards94)

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2025/01/31

Some collectors chase the biggest names. Others focus on rare inserts or specific sets. Adam (@ajmcards94) takes a different route, he collects his hometown.In this episode, Adam shares how growing up in Fort Wayne, Indiana, shaped his collecting, why he prioritizes athletes who walked the same streets he did, and how his collection is an extension of his connection to home. We talk about the players that define his collection, the nostalgia that fuels his approach, and why collecting is

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