This flagship episode of Stacking Slabs explores why community plays such a critical role in card collecting.

The episode opens with a personal moment involving a missed opportunity on a 2013 Reggie Wayne Gold Prizm /10, the final card needed to complete a long-term collecting run. What follows is not a story about price or timing, but about a fellow collector who stepped in, prioritized the relationship, and helped make the moment possible. That experience becomes the foundation for a broader conversation about how trust, reputation, and shared purpose shape outcomes in the hobby.

Throughout the episode, Brett examines how collecting in community leads to better experiences and better results. He breaks down how relationships help surface cards that never hit the open market, why generosity often creates access, and how long-term collectors benefit from giving before they need something in return. The discussion challenges the idea that collecting is a solo pursuit and reframes community as a form of leverage that compounds over time.

This episode is not about what to buy or when to buy. It is about how collectors show up for one another, how trust is built through repeated actions, and why the strongest collections are often backed by strong relationships. For anyone who collects with intention, this episode offers a reminder that the real value in the hobby often comes from the people behind the cards.

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