Stacking Slabs

Brett shares the story behind picking up his biggest card of the year. The 2012 Prizm Reggie Wayne Black Finite 1/1. He walks through the moment the card surfaced, the nerves, the patience, the conversations, the resources, and the sacrifice that follows higher end deals. This is a look at what happens when a card forces you to make a decision about where your collection is headed and what needs t...

Brett opens up about the part of collecting that most of us skip. We spend money. We chase. We watch auctions. We plan budgets. We negotiate. We talk about cards all day. We never sit with the cards we already own.  This episode breaks down why that gap matters and why your collecting experience shifts the moment you slow down and spend real time with your collection. Brett shares a Saturday night...

Brett introduces a new format built to help you slow down the week and add context to the moments that shape your collecting. He walks through the record sale of the 2005 Finest Tom Brady Superfractor, shares why a run of Panini One and One golds pulled him deeper into the product, and talks through the tension between hobby marketing and collector retention. This episode gives you space to think...

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...

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 h...

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 S...

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 Supe...

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,...

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, an...

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...

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 b...

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,...

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, independe...

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 f...

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 talk...

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 flo...

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...

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,...

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...

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...

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 bu...

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,...

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 conv...

In this episode of Card Ladder Confidential , Brett sits down with Chris and Josh from Card Ladder for a collector’s conversation that hits every corner of the hobby. They start with what they’re thankful for, move into Josh’s viral post about keeping the hobby about cards—not crypto or stocks—and unpack why financial talk often drowns out what makes collecting meaningful. The group explores the l...

When prices rise and excitement fills the air, it’s easy to feel like you’re missing out. But real collecting isn’t about chasing hype — it’s about making smart moves that stand the test of time. In this flagship episode, Brett breaks down his personal playbook for collecting with purpose in a bull market. He shares how strategy, execution, and adaptation shape long-term success and help collector...