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What 12 Hobby Operators Know That Collectors Can Miss
Collectors think in comps.Operators think in systems. That gap is where mistakes happen. In this episode, I break down what I learned from 12 hobby operators and how i...
Discovery Is the Edge Most Collectors Ignore
When was the last time you found a card before the hobby told you it mattered? Not after the sale. Not after the post. Not after everyone started chasing it. Before. T...
The Staging Area #21: WBC Hype, Opening Day, and The WhatNot of It All
Opening Day is here. Energy is high. Attention is shifting. And the hobby is reacting in real time.Tory and I dig into what just happened with the World Baseball Class...
Passion to Profession: Husband and Wife. One Business. Fifteen Hires in a Year with Michael and Mikaela from Rated Rips
What happens when you walk away from stability to bet on cards?Michael and Mikaela did it. Both were CPAs. Both were on a clear path. Then COVID hit. Breaking started....
The WNBA Card Podcast: Panini and Sabrina — The Rise of New Forces with Kyle (@kyle_collects)
This episode is about a moment that changed everything. Katelyn sits down with Kyle (@kyle_collects) to break down the shift from 2019 Donruss to 2020 Prizm and why th...
Booked to Last #11: From Blaster Boxes to Building a Collection of 1/1s with Steve (@s.a.m_wwe)
Adam and Ryan sit down with Steve(@s.a.m_wwe) , one of the most focused Rhea Ripley collectors in the hobby. The conversation starts with a simple moment. A blaster bo...
The Football Card Podcast #39: Let’s Talk About That $162K 2002 Finest Tom Brady Gold Refractor
Pack and Brett open the episode by unpacking the reaction to a viral take about football collectors and why people struggle when opinions get stated in absolutes. The...
Discovery Is the Edge in Collecting with Max (@putnamcards)
Most collectors spend their time watching big sales. Few spend time learning how to find great cards. That gap matters. In this conversation with Max (@putnamcards), c...
When the Card Never Shows Up: A Lesson Every Collector Needs
In this flagship episode of Stacking Slabs, Brett shares a tough experience that every collector fears. A highly anticipated card arrives… but the package is empty. In...
Hobby Jobs: Why the Sports Card Industry Needs Career Infrastructure
Over the past 18 months, Brett has spent time talking with owners, builders, and operators across the sports card industry. More than 60 conversations. Shop owners. Te...
Passion to Profession: From Facebook Breaks to a 4,800 Square Foot Card Shop with Matt from 941 Sports Cards
Many collectors think running a card business starts with inventory. Matt from 941 Sports Cards will tell you it starts with people. In this episode of Passion to Prof...
The WNBA Card Podcast: Franchise Players — Stewie, A'ja, and the Power of Dominance with Mike (@mikeksportscards)
What does it mean to collect a franchise player? In this episode of The WNBA Card Podcast, Katelyn sits down with Mike (@mikeksportscards) to talk about building a col...
Booked to Last #10: WrestleMania Shockwaves, Topps Chrome First Day Issue, and Wrestling Card Shop Owner Chad Weldon Joins the Show
Adam and Ryan open Episode 10 with a week that flipped expectations heading into WrestleMania. Cody Rhodes walks away with the championship after a result that few fan...
The Football Card Podcast #38: Free Agency Frenzy, Prizm Year Rankings, and the Million-Dollar Football Card Debate
Free agency opened the floodgates across the NFL and collectors felt it immediately. On Episode 38 of The Football Card Podcast, Pack and Brett break down how roster m...
$481 M in One Month: The Trust System Behind the Hobby’s Biggest Sales Month
Card Ladder tracked $481 million in online card sales in one month. Most collectors see the cards.This episode looks at the system behind the number. Brett reverse eng...
Second Chances in Collecting: When a Miss Turns Into a Win
Every collector has a card that got away. In this episode, Brett shares the story of a card that came back around. Earlier this year he lost the 2020 Crown Royale Crys...
The Staging Area #20: Big Sales, Non-Payers, and What It Means for Your Cards
In Episode 20 of The Staging Area, Brett McGrath and Tory from dcsports87 discuss the current state of the consignment market. The conversation starts with several not...
Passion to Profession: Building Lasorda’s Card House on Trust, Football, and eBay Live
Tommy Lasorda didn’t inherit a card business.He got fired during the pandemic and decided to bet on himself. In this episode of Passion to Profession, sponsored by eBa...
The WNBA Card Podcast: On Nostalgia with Katelyn (@coldlunchcards)
Season 4 reaches its midpoint with a solo episode from Katelyn (@coldlunchcards). The topic is nostalgia and how it shapes the way collectors approach WNBA cards. Man...
Booked to Last: WrestleMania Momentum, Market Moves, and What Matters in WWE Cards
WrestleMania season changes everything. On this episode of Booked to Last, Adam and Ryan break down the full impact of Elimination Chamber and the release of 2025 WWE ...