Brett McGrath

Stacking Slabs

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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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Brett McGrath

Episodes

Psychology of Collecting, Klondike Cones, and the Improbability of Drafting a 1st Round HOF QB 19.04.2023 28:52

Brett is back from a week at the beach and feeling refreshed. He shares some data around 1st round QBs that should teach us something about who we buy and digs into a listener comment on the psychology of collecting. Sign up for the Stacking Slabs Weekly Rip Newsletter using this link Follow Stacking Slabs: | Twitter | Instagram | Facebook | Tiktok ★ Support this podcast on Patreon ★

The Benefits of Keeping a Fluid PC with Jordan Hassebroek(@northwoodscardcollector) 14.04.2023 36:46

Brett sits down with Jordan Hassebroek(@northwoodscardcollector) to discuss the benefits of keeping a PC that's constantly in motion. Jordan keeps a Top 50 list and uses that to identify opportunities to consolidate when a new card pops up. Sign up for the Stacking Slabs Weekly Rip Newsletter using this link Follow Jordan: | Instagram Follow Stacking Slabs: | Twitter | Instagram | Facebook | Tikt...

Demanding Premium Customer Experience from The Hobby Enterprise 12.04.2023 19:23

In this episode Brett addresses his thoughts on Beckett debacle from a couple of weeks ago. He shares why it's important to set high expectations with businesses who are capitalizing from collectors. Sign up for the Stacking Slabs Weekly Rip Newsletter using this link Follow Stacking Slabs: | Twitter | Instagram | Facebook | Tiktok ★ Support this podcast on Patreon ★

A Reminder to Always Be the CEO of Your PC with David Krahn (@mostly90sbasketballcards) 07.04.2023 43:44

In this episode Brett talks with David Krahn (@mostly90sbasketballcards) about taking ownership of your collection and building something that is truly significant to you. Sign up for the Stacking Slabs Weekly Rip Newsletter using this link Follow Stacking Slabs: | Twitter | Instagram | Facebook | Tiktok Follow David: | Instagram ★ Support this podcast on Patreon ★

Preventing the Irrational BIN Smash and Getting Cards at Your Price 05.04.2023 27:20

In this episode Brett talks about the art of practicing patience on cards that get listed with "Buy It Now" with an offer price. He uses a recent purchase as an example and shares how he was able to get the card at the price that he wanted. Sign up for the Stacking Slabs Weekly Rip Newsletter using this link Sign up for Card Ladder and show your support for the show by using this link Follow Stac...

Opening a New Store, Auctions, and Wrestlemania Week with Jamison Long (@exquisitesportscollectibles) 31.03.2023 51:31

Brett brings Jamison Long (@exquisitesportscollectibles) back on the program to talk about a new store he's opening, the current state of auctions, and of course Wrestlemania. Sign up for the Stacking Slabs Weekly Rip Newsletter using this link Follow Stacking Slabs: | Twitter | Instagram | Facebook | Tiktok Follow Jamison: | Instagram ★ Support this podcast on Patreon ★

Exploring What Makes a Product, Set, or Parallel Collectible for the Long Run 29.03.2023 28:46

In this episode Brett explores the question of what makes specific cards collectible? He uses an old Blowout Forum thread as a reference point during this conversation. Sign up for the Stacking Slabs Weekly Rip Newsletter using this link Sign up for Card Ladder and show your support for the show by using this link Follow Stacking Slabs: | Twitter | Instagram | Facebook | Tiktok ★ Support this pod...

Building Relationships and Making Mutually Beneficial Deals with Grant Slayton (@waldorfstories) 24.03.2023 37:04

In this episode Brett talks with long time collector and dealer Grant Slayton (@waldorfstories) about the cards he collects, deals he's made, and why he believes building the right relationships is what its all about. Sign up for the Stacking Slabs Weekly Rip Newsletter using this link Sign up for Card Ladder and show your support for the show by using this link Follow Grant: | Instagram Follow S...

Grabbing Personal Grails and Why Your Network Matters 22.03.2023 24:16

In this episode Brett talks about the acquisition of a personal grail and the story behind it. Also, he shares some thoughts on recent mainstream auction fallout and why microcommunities are everything. Sign up for the Stacking Slabs Weekly Rip Newsletter using this link Sign up for Card Ladder and show your support for the show by using this link Follow Stacking Slabs: | Twitter | Instagram | Fac...

Collecting in the Era Where Your Fandom Begins with James Summers (@upperdexk) 17.03.2023 42:21

In this episode Brett talks with fellow collector James Summers (@upperdexk) about collecting in the era where his fandom begins. James is a Colts fan who digs deep in the late 90's and early 2000's products. Sign up for the Stacking Slabs Weekly Rip Newsletter using this link Sign up for Card Ladder and show your support for the show by using this link Follow Danny: | Instagram Follow Stacking S...

Player Collecting as the Gateway Into Cool Sets 15.03.2023 27:13

In this episode Brett talks about player collecting as a gateway into cool sets. He shares talks about the benefits and exposure into cool collecting projects. Sign up for the Stacking Slabs Weekly Rip Newsletter using this link Sign up for Card Ladder and show your support for the show by using this link Follow Stacking Slabs: | Twitter | Instagram | Facebook | Tiktok ★ Support this podcast on Pa...

Episode 300: What's the Most Valuable Thing You've Learned While Collecting? 10.03.2023 40:52

Welcome to episode 300. Time flies when you are having fun. Brett discusses the journey and shares some feedback from the community. Sign up for the Stacking Slabs Weekly Rip Newsletter using this link Sign up for Card Ladder and show your support for the show by using this link Follow Stacking Slabs: | Twitter | Instagram | Facebook | Tiktok ★ Support this podcast on Patreon ★

The Hobby's New Go-to-Market Strategy and Future Implications 08.03.2023 25:34

In this episode Brett talks about some recent news dropped by Fanatics and the implications that it could have on the direction of the Hobby. Sign up for the Stacking Slabs Weekly Rip Newsletter using this link Sign up for Card Ladder and show your support for the show by using this link Follow Stacking Slabs: | Twitter | Instagram | Facebook | Tiktok ★ Support this podcast on Patreon ★

Collecting Projects and Maintaining a (Once was a) Modest Card Collection with Danny Hillman (@modestcardcollection) 03.03.2023 38:45

Brett chats with Danny (@modestcardcollection) about collecting in New York, collecting Warren Moon, his PMG project, and more on today's episode. Sign up for the Stacking Slabs Weekly Rip Newsletter using this link Sign up for Card Ladder and show your support for the show by using this link Follow Danny: | Instagram Follow Stacking Slabs: | Twitter | Instagram | Facebook | Tiktok ★ Support this...

The Experience of Buying a New Card That Falls Outside of Your Primary Collection 01.03.2023 26:50

In this episode Brett talks about the decision to buy a card outside his primary collection and the thought process (or lack there of) that went into the decision. Sign up for the Stacking Slabs Weekly Rip Newsletter using this link Sign up for Card Ladder and show your support for the show by using this link Follow Stacking Slabs: | Twitter | Instagram | Facebook | Tiktok ★ Support this podcast...

Building a Collection That Connects With You Without Breaking the Bank with Chad Couch (@thecouchman_sportscards) 24.02.2023 40:58

In this episode Brett chats with Chad Couch (@thecouchman_sportscards) about building an amazing player collection without breaking the bank. He shares stories of Peyton Manning pursuits and describes the types of cards he loves. Sign up for the Stacking Slabs Weekly Rip Newsletter using this link Sign up for Card Ladder and show your support for the show by using this link Follow Chad: | Instagra...

The Community Rallies and Celebrates #Sub100Saturday 22.02.2023 27:19

In this episode Brett talks about a recent post he put out about buying cards at a certain price point that got a strong reaction. He shares the passion behind #Sub100Saturday and more. Sign up for the Stacking Slabs Weekly Rip Newsletter using this link Sign up for Card Ladder and show your support for the show by using this link Follow Stacking Slabs: | Twitter | Instagram | Facebook | Tiktok ★...

Mahomes, NBA Trade Deadline, and Collecting Perspective with Chris McGill (@chris_hoj) 17.02.2023 59:19

SSP regular Chris McGill (@chris_hoj) joins Brett in a conversation about Mahomes post-SB x2, the NBA Trade Deadline, and general Hobby perspective. Sign up for the Stacking Slabs Weekly Rip Newsletter using this link Sign up for Card Ladder and show your support for the show by using this link Follow Chris: | Instagram Follow Card Ladder: | Instagram | YouTube | Website Follow Stacking Slabs: |...

Building Relationships and Streamlining the Buy, Sell, and Trade Experience 15.02.2023 25:43

In this episode Brett talks talks about how valuable building relationships has been to his buying, selling, and trading experience in the Hobby. He unpacks how passion can help you lead to the cards you want quicker than you might have thought. Sign up for the Stacking Slabs Weekly Rip Newsletter using this link Sign up for Card Ladder and show your support for the show by using this link Follow...

Saying Goodbye to a Legend and Saying Hello to Super Bowl Sunday with Kevin Randall (@dacaptain37) 10.02.2023 51:13

In this episode Brett chats with regular guest Kevin Randall (@dacaptain37) about Tom Brady's retirement, the impact on his cards, and preview Super Bowl Sunday. They take a detailed look into what a win might mean for Patrick Mahomes and Jalen Hurt's cards. Sign up for the Stacking Slabs Weekly Rip Newsletter using this link Sign up for Card Ladder and show your support for the show by using thi...

The Process of Saying Goodbye to a PC 08.02.2023 28:16

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Year End Review of WWE + Panini with Adam Gellman (@wwegellman) and Drake McGruder (@drakes_pc) 03.02.2023 1:04:56

In this episode Brett chats with Adam Gellman (@wwegellman) and Drake McGruder (@drakes_pc) about year 1 of the WWE + Panini partnership. They cover what they like, don't like, and future of the product line. Sign up for the Stacking Slabs Weekly Rip Newsletter using this link Sign up for Card Ladder and show your support for the show by using this link Follow Drake: | Instagram | Twitter Follow A...

Collectors Narrating Deals on Instagram is Content I'm Here For 01.02.2023 29:32

In this episode Brett talks about 3 separate collector driven events that went down on Instagram this past week that gives him confidence in content in the Hobby and shares a story about a recent purchase that he made. Sign up for the Stacking Slabs Weekly Rip Newsletter using this link Sign up for Card Ladder and show your support for the show by using this link Follow Stacking Slabs: | Twitter |...

The Power of Collecting and Owning a Specific Lane in the Hobby with John Hedges (@hedges.cards) 27.01.2023 47:48

In this episode Brett talks with modern basketball collector John Hedges (@hedges.cards) about the power of zeroing in on a specific product, card aesthetics, and the mechanics of going all-in on a set. John has the most impressive Panini One & One collection in the world and they break down his passion around it. Sign up for the Stacking Slabs Weekly Rip Newsletter using this link Sign up fo...

Did You Pack Your Collector Compass for Your Next Buy? 25.01.2023 27:30

In this episode Brett talks about the importance he has found with having direction around his collection. He shares what he means by having a "Collector Compass" and continues to explore the question around why we collect. Sign up for the Stacking Slabs Weekly Rip Newsletter using this link Sign up for Card Ladder and show your support for the show by using this link Follow Stacking Slabs: | Twit...