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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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53:43

Passion to Profession: Building Trust at Scale with...

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2025/12/08

Adam from AMT Memorabilia returns to Passion to Profession for a real look at what it takes to grow a consignment and breaking business on eBay.We talk about the value of domain knowledge, hiring people who know cards, and why trust inside this space matters more than anything. Adam shares why TCG is exploding, why soccer has been a surprise category, and why the vintage segment holds steady.We also walk through real sales from AMT including Messi, Curry, Judge, Mickey Mantle, and even

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44:05

The WNBA Card Podcast: New Releases, Real Identity:...

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2025/12/06

New releases are stacking up, and collectors feel the pull.In this episode, Brett and Katelyn break down how the WNBA release cycle shapes excitement, FOMO, and collecting identity.They talk through the pressure of new products, the challenge of staying grounded, the role of restraint, and the moments that push a collector toward cards that hold real meaning.A focused look at how new releases help, distract, and deepen the collecting experience.Check out Card Ladder the official data

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78:48

The Football Card Podcast #24: The Cards, The Chaos,...

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2025/12/05

Pack and Brett close season two with the type of episode that reminds you why football cards pull you in the way they do.They talk the weight of number twenty four, the players who shaped our fandom, and the cards that changed how they think about collecting. They get into the PMGs, the Crusades, the modern parallels, and why shine matters more than most collectors admit.They walk through the Stafford Superfractor drop, the Gibbs Gold Vinyl run, the Elway PMG Red sale, and the Dickerson

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22:55

Why Familiar Aesthetics Shape What You Chase

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2025/12/04

You respond to certain cards without thinking. A pattern hits your eye. A refractor shines a certain way.A texture pulls you in. Why?In this episode, we talk about the power of familiarity in your collecting. We explore why your brain gives extra credit to designs you already know and why nostalgia plays a bigger role in your buying than you might admit. From PMG Championship to Scope, from Superfractor to Gold Vinyl, from Atomic to Cracked Ice. These visuals tie generations of collectors

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22:07

How My Collection and Philosophy Evolved in 2025

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2025/12/03

Brett breaks down the shifts that shaped his collecting in 2025. He talks about moving from player focused to product focused. He shares why Colts Prizm parallels took over his attention. He walks through the questions that helped him sell cards that no longer fit. He talks about the power of clarity, intention, and purpose as a collector. He explains how this focus brought more joy, more energy, and more direction to his hobby life.If you want to think deeper about your own collecting

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45:17

The Staging Area #13: The Long Road to High Volume

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2025/12/02

Brett chats with Tory from dcsports87 to walk through the long road to becoming eBay’s highest volume sports card seller. They talk about the early days, the decisions that shaped the business, and why serving every type of collector opened the door for explosive growth.You’ll hear stories about scaling from kitchen-table sorting to a 50-person operation, building internal tools before hiring, and how dcsports87 built a model that works across every price point.Tory shares insight on

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57:04

Passion to Profession: Scaling With Speed with Nick...

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2025/12/01

On this episode of Passion to Profession sponsored by eBay, Brett sits down with Nick Pivovarnik, Head of Consignment at QuickConsign. Nick brings a clear view of what growth looks like when more cards, more collectors, and more categories hit the market at the same time.They talk about the surge in TCG, the strength of WNBA, the value of speed on new releases, and why collectors want ease above everything else. Nick shares how QuickConsign keeps scaling without losing sight of accuracy,

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60:07

The WNBA Card Podcast: Building the WNBA Hobby Canon

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2025/11/29

Brett and Katelyn take on the biggest question in the WNBA card space right now.What belongs in the WNBA hobby canon and who gets to decide it?They walk through the Panini license news, the early 2025 Prizm signs, the new Mercury branding, the draft lottery shake-up, and then dig into the cards, players, and moments that shape the foundation of WNBA collecting.Katelyn lays out what she thinks belongs in the early canon and why certain cards stand the test of time.Card Ladder data, collector

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82:10

The Football Card Podcast #23: A Primed Up...

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2025/11/28

Pack and Brett break down episode 23 with new releases, market movement, PC updates, and real NFL talk. They cover surprise listings, big hobby sales, and the dealers who keep cards flowing. Brett shares the story behind landing a new PC pick up. Pack talks through the reality of team collecting and why it leads you to players you never planned to buy. They also hit on Colts and Bears storylines, the schedules ahead, and what the league looks like right now. A full run for football card

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23:55

Ten Things To Be Thankful For In The Hobby This Year

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2025/11/27

Brett shares the ten things he is thankful for in the hobby this year. He talks about the collectors who show up every week, the partners who support the mission, and the growth of Stacking Slabs as a platform.He explains why audio matters, why Instagram still plays a role, and why Prism Football will always mean something to him. He reflects on communication, content, cards, diversity, independent thought, and kindness. This episode is a pause from the noise.A moment to look around and

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28:27

Why Completeness Drives Collecting

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2025/11/26

Completeness sits at the center of why collectors stay engaged. That final card slotted into a binder or case delivers a feeling that pushes the hobby forward. In this episode Brett explores why the pursuit of complete holds so much power. He breaks down the psychology behind the chase, including data from a University of Arizona study that shows motivation increases as collectors move closer to finishing a project.He explains how completeness brings structure to a chaotic hobby, why it

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48:59

Built for the Hobby: The How of Building Hobby Tech...

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2025/11/25

In this episode of Built for the Hobby, I sit down with Scott Lock, CEO and Co-Founder at InfernoRed Technology, and Ed Snider, Lead Architect and long-time collector. We get into what it feels like to build hobby tech in real time.The day to day. The decisions. The process. The moments when a collector’s instinct adjusts the roadmap. Ed shares what it’s like to build while collecting.Scott talks about why having real collectors in the room changes the outcomes. We walk through discovery,

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48:46

Passion to Profession: Griffey Superfractors and...

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2025/11/24

On this episode of Passion to Profession presented by eBay, I sit back down with Tait, the owner of Hoody’s Collectibles. Our last chat happened in February, and a lot has changed since then.We cover what it takes to run a real sports card business in 2025, why some products fly and others stall, and how Tait navigates the swings of the market while managing stores, consignment, and a nonstop flow of collections.We also walk through several standout cards that moved through Hoody’s this

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77:00

The Football Card Podcast #22: Chasing Big Cards and...

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2025/11/21

Pack and Brett sit down and talk about the type of collecting that happens when you stop fearing price tags and start trusting your instincts.We get into the mindset shift that lets you land cards you once thought were out of reach. We talk Derrick Henry, early Superfractors, cracked ice autos, Phoenix parallels, and why certain cards feel timeless. We cover auctions, comps, and what these sales say about the football card market right now. We break down why collectors hit turning points

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25:48

The Power of Curation in a Hobby Built on Noise

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2025/11/20

You run into a lot of noise when you collect without intention. Safe searches tell you what to buy.Auctions pull you into impulse mode. Random mail days fill the void. This episode is about going on offense.It’s about taking control of your operation and building a collection that feels like you.I break down the difference between accumulation and curation. I share why curation brings clarity, restraint, meaning, pride, and long term happiness. I highlight some collector examples to explain

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23:23

The Heart of the Hobby: Trust, Legacy, and the Future

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2025/11/19

This episode closes out the Collecting for Keeps series by focusing on trust, legacy, and the future of your collecting journey.I break down what it means to control what you can control, why responsibility matters in every interaction, and how trust shapes your experience in the hobby. We talk about long term thinking, the value of community, and the story your collection tells about you.If you’re looking to reset, refocus, and move with more confidence in the hobby, this episode will help

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47:35

The Staging Area #12: The Truth About Shill Bidding

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2025/11/18

Brett and Tory sit down to talk about shill bidding, trust, and the state of auctions in the hobby. Tory breaks down what DC Sports 87 sees every day, how shill bidding really works, and why defensive shill bidding is not real.This episode gives you the perspective of a seller who runs more auctions than anyone on eBay and cares about protecting the marketplace.If you buy or sell cards, this is a conversation you need to hear.A special thank you to dcsports87 for supporting this series

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44:04

Passion to Profession: Building Great Experiences...

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2025/11/17

In this episode of Passion to Profession sponsored by eBay, Mike Brown from 4 Sharp Corners joins the show to take you inside one of the most trusted operations in the hobby.We sit down to talk about growth, decision making, and why the right processes build trust.Mike shares how he moved from finance into cards, what he learned from working alongside Stan and Roger, and why focus keeps their business moving in the right direction.You’ll hear how they built their consignment division from

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50:29

The WNBA Card Podcast: Potential New Roads in Women's...

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2025/11/15

On this week’s episode of the WNBA Card Podcast, Brett and Katelyn dig into the changing WNBA ecosystem and what it means for you as a collector. They break down the rise of new leagues like Unrivaled and Project B, what Paige Bueckers’ dual deals signal for the card world, why design matters more than ever, and how collectors decide what belongs in the canon.You’ll hear honest talk about trust, continuity, player movement, CBA uncertainty, and how new opportunities shape the cards we

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71:21

The Football Card Podcast #21: Grails, Growing Pains,...

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2025/11/14

Pack and Brett sit down and talk through the week in collecting and the week in football. They open with family updates and Colts and Bears storylines, then move into Mosaic Football and why the design hits for some collectors and misses for others.They break down borders, true one of ones, and the mindset behind chasing second-year cards of a quarterback who’s starting to figure it out.The conversation shifts to Card Ladder sales as they highlight vintage, Select Gold, and a wild Drake

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