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Launching Collecting For Keeps: Finding Meaning In A Hobby Built On Hype 22:08

3h ago22:08

22:08

This week’s flagship is different. I’m using this episode to officially launch my new book, Collecting For Keeps: Finding Meaning in a Hobby Built on Hype. This isn’t a blueprint. It’s a reflection. It’s about why we collect, the art of chasing, filtering out the noise, building with intention, letting go, finding community, and collecting in a way…

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The Staging Area #5: Post-National Lessons and Growth 51:18

18h ago51:18

51:18

The National is over, but the conversations keep going. In this post-show special, Tory from dcsports87 joins me to break down their biggest takeaways from Rosemont. We talk brand growth, why the corporate area felt different this year, the success of their same-day listing program, and the moments that stood out most on the show floor. If you’re a…

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Episode 14: Building a Marketplace Ft. Mark Hill, Founder of MyCardPost 38:35

1d ago38:35

38:35

What does it take to build a business in the sports card world? Hear Mark's story on one of the most daunting undertakings in any industry: building a marketplace. Mark recounts the journey of MyCardPost, what it took to start, build, and scale a Fee-free app with 14k members and over $3.4M in deals done.…

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Passion to Profession: From Collector to Working for One of the Industry's Biggest Brands with Ryan Greene 46:04

2d ago46:04

46:04

Ryan Greene grew up chasing Shaq rookies and riding his bike to the local card shop. Today, he leads athlete and artist partnerships at PSA. In this episode of Passion to Profession (sponsored by eBay), we go deep on Ryan’s transition from hobbyist to operator at one of the most important companies in the space. We talk about: What the 1998 SP Auth…

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The WNBA Card Podcast: Defining The Role and Importance of First Gen Collectors 1:03:32

4d ago1:03:32

1:03:32

This week on The WNBA Card Podcast, Katelyn and Brett explore a powerful question: Are we living in the first generation of true WNBA card collectors? Fresh off The National, they share what they saw, who they met, and the signals that this category is evolving fast. From the boom in W gear on the show floor to organic trades, meetups, and an onlin…

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The Football Card Podcast #7: The National — The Year We Talk About Football Cards with our Football Friends from the Internet 1:07:27

5d ago1:07:27

1:07:27

We’re back from The National and fired up. Pack and Brett are recapping their experience—from overheated upstairs booths to some of the best in-hand moments of the entire weekend. This episode is packed with observations, hobby takeaways, and real collector stories. Topics covered: Why The National felt different this year Hobby businesses maturing…

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Cards in Hand: Chris McGill’s 1998-99 Upper Deck Michael Jordan Gold 1/1 #230a 33:47

6d ago33:47

33:47

We’re kicking off Cards in Hand, a brand-new Stacking Slabs miniseries brought to you by eBay, with Chris McGill from Card Ladder. Cards in Hand was recorded at The National where the energy around our hobby was at an all-time high. Chris shares the story of his 1998-99 Upper Deck Michael Jordan Gold 1/1 — a card with a look and feel that takes you…

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Here's My 3 Biggest Takeaways from The National 2025 22:50

7d ago22:50

22:50

This isn’t a booth-by-booth walk through. It’s not a play-by-play of what was in the showcases. This episode is about perspective. I break down my biggest takeaways from The National that you won’t hear in the typical recaps: The maturity of hobby businesses and why tech adoption is shaping the next era of collecting Why The National has evolved in…

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Slabnomics Episode 13: 5 Selling Secrets 27:22

8d ago27:22

27:22

Practical Buying/Selling tips from the National and SoCoExpo. These will help you be better on both sides of the table.Matt

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Passion to Profession: Preserving the Hobby's Legacy with Integrity with Michael Osacky of Baseball in the Attic 40:04

9d ago40:04

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In this episode of Passion to Profession, Brett sits down with Michael Osacky from Baseball in the Attic, one of the most trusted voices in sports memorabilia appraisal. Michael shares stories from the road, from emotional appraisals in small-town basements to unexpected discoveries in forgotten collections. They talk about the current state of the…

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The WNBA Card Podcast: Recording the Pod In Person...We're Live from The National 32:08

11d ago32:08

32:08

We’re live and in person from The National. For the first time ever, Brett and Katelyn (@coldlunchcards) sit down together—bags still packed—to talk WNBA cards at the biggest show of the year. You’ll hear the sounds of the floor, the latest updates on what’s showing up in showcases, early signs of how the WNBA market is shifting, and what it’s like…

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The Football Card Podcast #6: Reggie Wayne, Bojangles, and the Value We Assign to Cards 1:11:30

12d ago1:11:30

1:11:30

Pack and Brett are back—recording from family vacation and prepping for The National—to talk all things football cards. In this episode, they tackle: The collector psychology behind non-rookie-year cards tied to milestones The underrated power of card backs Favorite card photography and why art cards deserve more respect Black Pulsars, downtowns, a…

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Smashing BIN: Ten Years with the 24KT Gold Manning with Kevin (@dacaptain37) 57:32

13d ago57:32

57:32

Kevin (@dacaptain37) joins Smashing BIN during National week to talk about one of the most meaningful cards in his collection: the 1998 Fleer Brilliants Peyton Manning 24KT Gold. He shares the full story behind the card—how he bought it for $1,250 nearly a decade ago, why it’s remained in his collection all this time, and what it means to now share…

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Passion to Profession: Building Arena Club and the Mindset Behind the Business with Brian Lee and Jesse Glass 41:07

14d ago41:07

41:07

In this Passion to Profession episode sponsored by eBay, I’m joined by Brian and Jesse from Arena Club. Their presence is everywhere in the hobby right now—and that’s no accident. We get into the early feedback that shaped Arena Club, the big announcement around their new physical slab packs with eBay, and their mindset around building a collector-…

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Slabnomics Episode 12: Stream of Consciousness 19:02

15d ago19:02

19:02

Talking about The National, The Soco Expo, Making your own luck through preparedness, and market trends and evolutions.Matt

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The Staging Area #4: The Final Hours of National Prep with Tory from dcsports87 1:03:17

15d ago1:03:17

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It’s the day before the biggest card show of the year, and Tory from the dcsports87 team is back in The Staging Area. We’re talking about everything you should be thinking about ahead of The National in Rosemont—from buying strategy and budgeting to leveraging your network and protecting your grails. We also run through some of the hobby’s hottest …

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How to Combat Anxiety Ahead of The National 20:34

16d ago20:34

20:34

The flagship episode is coming to you early this week. A new Passion to Profession will drop Wednesday. We just zoomed past 700 episodes of Stacking Slabs. What a run. In this flagship episode, I’m being honest with you. We’re days away from The National, and while the excitement is real, so is the anxiety. The scale, the people, the pickups, the p…

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The WNBA Card Podcast: Inside All-Star Weekend + What the Data Tells Us About WNBA Card Growth 1:00:18

18d ago1:00:18

1:00:18

Katelyn (@coldlunchcards) returns from an unforgettable All-Star Weekend in Indianapolis with stories from the front lines. From diving headfirst into all of the activations to A'ja Wilson bumping shoulders at WNBA Live, she shares what it felt like to be surrounded by the game’s biggest stars—and what that kind of access means for the league. Bret…

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The Football Card Podcast #5: Rethinking Value While Tackling the Longevity vs. Legacy Debate 1:05:59

19d ago1:05:59

1:05:59

Is longevity overrated in football? In Episode 5, Pack Nicholson and Brett McGrath tackle this listener-submitted question from Andy (@byebyebabycards) and explore how short bursts of brilliance stack up against decades-long careers in the hobby. From Terrell Davis and Frank Gore to Barry Sanders, Andrew Luck, Deshaun Jackson, and Dante Hall, the c…

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Smashing BIN: Finest Gold XFractor Glory with Paul (@colts808stable) 39:35

20d ago39:35

39:35

Paul (@colts808stable) returns to the pod to talk through two of his favorite BIN smashes: the 2006 Finest Gold XFractors of Colts legends Marvin Harrison and Reggie Wayne, both out of 10. This isn’t a casual pickup story. It’s a story about focus, maturity, and collecting with intention. Paul shares how he transitioned from buying everything in si…

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Reconnecting with Your Collecting North Star 21:20

21d ago21:20

21:20

In this week’s flagship episode, Brett revisits a core theme from episode 118—your collecting North Star—and why now is the perfect time to reconnect with it. With The National around the corner, the noise is louder than ever. It's easy to get caught chasing hype, but building a collection that means something starts with remembering what matters m…

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Card Ladder Confidential #10 with Chris (@chris_hoj) and Josh (cardboard_chronicles) from Card Ladder 1:14:13

22d ago1:14:13

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Chris and Josh from Card Ladder are back for another round of Card Ladder Confidential, and this one’s locked in on collector psychology, dealer dynamics, and market truths heading into The National. We open with the one card each of us would do anything to acquire at the show—and why. From there, we get into the real forces shaping collector behav…

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Slabnomics Episode 11: House of Cards Ft. Chris, CEO of Card Ladder 50:22

22d ago50:22

50:22

Welcoming on Chris Mcgill (@Chris_HOJ) to talk OG sports card podcasting in 2018 with House of Jordans, the origin story of Card Ladder, how to become a podcasting data analyst music producer CEO. We discuss the team at Card Ladder, Underused Tools, Market Dynamics and philosophies, and a peak behind the podcasting curtain.…

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Passion to Profession: The Journey to Build Card Ladder with Kristina Thorson 47:26

23d ago47:26

47:26

In this episode of Passion to Profession, I sit down with Kristina Thorson, co-founder of Card Ladder, to explore what it takes to build something meaningful in the hobby. We talk about working two jobs before signing the acquisition papers, building trust through transparency, and why every feature on the platform starts with one question: “What’s…

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The WNBA Card Podcast: All-Star Weekend and the Disrespect Index 1:03:48

25d ago1:03:48

1:03:48

Katelyn (@coldlunchcards) and Brett (@stackingslabs) break down the lead-up to All-Star Weekend, the evolving WNBA card market, and why Alyssa Thomas and Jackie Young are two of the most underrated players in the hobby. They react to real Card Ladder data, highlight trends among All-Stars, and spotlight cards flying under the radar. Brett shares wh…

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Easter Egg Episode: Reverse Mailbag 7:37

26d ago7:37

7:37

Bonus episode of Slabnomics with questions for you to choose from. Questions center around strategy, buying, selling, and brand.Matt

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The Football Card Podcast #4: Who deserves the card? 1:12:52

26d ago1:12:52

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Pack and Brett go deep on one of the biggest debates in football and collecting: who deserves the card when collecting lanes collide? They kick things off with a question on every fan’s mind—who’s QB5 in the NFL right now? The media may have already anointed Herbert, but the guys aren’t sold. From there, they move into hobby territory, breaking dow…

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Smashing BIN: Grabbing a Mookie Blue to Chase Meaning, Not Hype with Chris (@cardicsportscards) 44:25

27d ago44:25

44:25

Chris (@cardicsportscards), creator of The Smarter Collector, joins Smashing BIN to talk about the card that’s been on his want list since 2017: the 2014 Bowman Chrome Mookie Betts Blue Refractor Autograph /150 (BGS 9.5/10). We go deep on the moment he finally smashed BIN, how he funds high-end targets through collection curation, and why this blue…

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Why Relationship Capital is Your Most Valuable Asset in the Hobby 24:10

28d ago24:10

24:10

Collecting is personal. But what separates a good experience from a great one often has little to do with the cards themselves. In this episode, I’m talking about the importance of relationship capital and why your collector reputation matters more than you think. I break down what relationship capital is, how to build it, and why it consistently o…

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The Staging Area #3: Rookie Royalty, Extended Bidding, and the Sweet Spot Every Collector Should Know 55:07

29d ago55:07

55:07

In the third episode of The Staging Area presented by dcsports87, Tory and I get into the three biggest topics circulating the hobby right now: The buzz and performance of Rookie Royalty and what the Caitlin Clark Immaculate RPA sale tells us eBay’s rollout of extended bidding, how it works, and what it means for buyers, sellers, and non-payers Why…

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Slabnomics Episode 9: Breaking Bank 17:49

29d ago17:49

17:49

A solo show highlighting money velocity, liquidity, risk, greed, and how to apply mental models in the intersection of sports card collecting, investment, and market theory.Matt

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Passion to Profession: From Collector to Operator: A 30-Year Journey at Mill Creek Sports with Brent Holcomb 27:19

1M ago27:19

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In this episode of Passion to Profession, I’m joined by Brent Holcomb, the operations lead at Mill Creek Sports—one of the largest sports memorabilia shops in the country. We trace Brent’s journey from card hustling in college to overseeing a warehouse packed with 14,000+ signed helmets. He shares how he embraced eBay before it was cool, scaled ath…

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The WNBA Card Podcast: Katelyn on Evolving Philosophy, Market Moves, and Building a PC That Matters 53:51

1M ago53:51

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We're back with Season 2, and this time the mic flips. In this episode, Brett puts Katelyn (@coldlunchcards) in the hot seat to talk through how her approach to collecting WNBA cards has changed over time. From letting go of cards without guilt to defining a six-card PC goal for her Napheesa Collier collection, Katelyn opens up about the mindset be…

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The Football Card Podcast #3: Repack Culture, Iconic Cards, and the Mahomes vs. Brady Ceiling 1:03:02

1M ago1:03:02

1:03:02

Pack and Brett are back for Episode 3 of The Football Card Podcast, the fastest growing football card show in the world. This week, they’re digging into the mechanics of two different markets: collectors vs. repackers. They break down Josh Johnson’s viral Downtown vs. Superfractor post, explain why transactional frequency is pricing some cards high…

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Smashing BIN: Tony’s (@southerncollector14) Josh Gibson Toleteros and How It Changed Everything 49:32

1M ago49:32

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This week on Smashing BIN, Tony (@southerncollector14) returns to share the story behind one of the rarest cards in his vintage baseball collection: the 1950-51 Toleteros Josh Gibson. This wasn’t a BIN on eBay. It was a BIN through the community. Tony breaks down why he moved three iconic cards—including his 1952 Mantle—to consolidate into a card w…

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When It Hurts the Most: Why Player Adversity Can Strengthen Collecting 23:13

1M ago23:13

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After Tyrese Haliburton’s devastating injury in Game 7, I needed time to process. Not just as a Pacers fan, but as a collector. In this episode, I’m sharing how player heartbreak can pull you closer, not push you away. From playoff memories to grief, from Luck’s retirement to chasing Haliburton cards—this is a raw and honest reflection on how colle…

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Slabnomics Episode 8: Data Mining Ft. Gemrate 48:48

1M ago48:48

48:48

Ryan, Founder of Gemrate is on to talk graders, the direction of the hobby, and hidden opportunities.Matt

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Vaulted: Building the Future of Card Storage with Jacob Bogardus, GM, Head of PSA Vault 44:58

1M ago44:58

44:58

In Episode 4 of Vaulted, presented by PSA, we welcome Jacob Bogardus, GM and Head of PSA Vault, for a deep conversation about the present and future of the Vault. Jacob shares what it’s like launching a startup within a legacy hobby brand, how the Vault was built to prioritize safety and simplicity, and the feedback loops shaping product developmen…

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Passion to Profession: Building Trust One Autograph at a Time with Brian Schwartz of Schwartz Sports Memorabilia 36:50

1M ago36:50

36:50

Brian Schwartz turned chasing autographs as a teenager into one of the most trusted memorabilia businesses in the hobby. In this episode of Passion to Profession—presented by eBay—we go deep on how Schwartz Sports built its name through consistency, relationships, and a commitment to doing things the right way. We talk about: Getting paid $100 a po…

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The WNBA Card Podcast: Season Two Preview + Rookie Royalty Reactions, Expansion Talk, and All-Star Draft Chaos [Bonus Episode] 57:41

1M ago57:41

57:41

Katelyn (@coldlunchcards) and Brett (@stackingslabs) return for a special bonus episode between seasons to reflect on where the podcast is going next and how the W community continues to grow. They discuss what season one taught them, share their vision for season two, and explore how to bring more voices and data into the show. They cover the thre…

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The Football Card Podcast #2: Dog Walked by Tavon Austin and Other National Preps 1:01:23

1M ago1:01:23

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It’s Episode 2 of The Football Card Podcast, and Pack (@packnicholson) is back with Brett for a 4th of July collector cookout. This episode blends football nostalgia with hobby realism—from being steamrolled by Tavon Austin at Lucas Oil to scoping Walter Payton rookies ahead of the National. They cover: Buying and selling strategies leading up to t…

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Smashing BIN: The Underground Caitlin Clark Rookie with Kevin (@kevin.m.cormier) 45:40

1M ago45:40

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Kevin (@kevin.m.cormier) joins Smashing BIN to spotlight his Buy It Now pickup of the 2024 Origins Caitlin Clark Swirl—a card that’s flying under the radar . We talk about Kevin’s long-standing connection to the WNBA card community, his views on scarcity, how timing and underexposure shape the narrative around Origins, and what makes this Caitlin c…

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Who’s Holding the Cards? Understanding Leverage in the Hobby 24:30

1M ago24:30

24:30

In this week’s flagship episode, we’re talking about leverage — the invisible force that shapes every deal in the hobby. Whether you're buying, selling, or just circling a card, leverage is always in the room. It's not about the price of the card. It’s about who’s asking, who’s telling, and how the conversation is framed. From story sales on Instag…

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Episode 7: My Story 19:23

1M ago19:23

19:23

Learn from my mistakes entering the hobby... hear about how I got here and where I'm going.Matt

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The Staging Area #2: Digging into the Football Submission Window with Tory of dcsports87 50:14

1M ago50:14

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In Episode 2 of The Staging Area, Brett and Tory from dcsports87 dive into the football card market and whether the time to sell is now or still coming. They unpack real data from dcsports87's intake, spotlight a massive $8,100 Pete Crow-Armstrong sale, and explain why Bo Nix’s rare unlicensed SP is attracting serious money. You’ll get real-time in…

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Huge Sales In June, Pitchers On Fire! SX Insider #6 53:49

1M ago53:49

53:49

Aaron and Papa Slabs discuss the biggest sports card sales and news of June.SlabStox

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Passion to Profession: From Side Hustle to Scale, The COMC Story with Tim Getsch, Founder of COMC 1:04:42

1M ago1:04:42

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In this episode of Passion to Profession—presented by eBay—we sit down with Tim, the founder and Chief Product Officer at COMC. What started as a side hustle built to simplify card buying and selling has grown into one of the largest platforms in the hobby. Tim shares the original spark that led him to build COMC after leaving Microsoft, what it me…

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The WNBA Card Podcast #12: Season One Finale: From DMs to Data — The WNBA Card Podcast Journey 1:06:37

2M ago1:06:37

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In our season one finale, we’re pulling back the curtain and reflecting on how this show came to life — from a side conversation during Auction Talk to a full-fledged platform for WNBA card collectors. We talk about: The original expectations we had going in (and how they were shattered) The feedback that made us realize this show mattered Why coll…

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The Football Card Podcast #1: Running Backs, Refractors, and the Launch of Something New 1:07:37

2M ago1:07:37

1:07:37

Welcome to the first episode of The Football Card Podcast — a new weekly show hosted by Pack Nicholson (@packnicholson) and powered by Stacking Slabs. This episode sets the tone for everything to come. We’re talking football cards, collecting strategy, eBay negotiation tactics, player nostalgia, and why certain sets (like 2002 Finest and 2010 Topps…

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Smashing BIN: Kurt Warner, BIN Decisions, and the 2002 Finest Gold with Alex (@leatherhelmetcards) 44:42

2M ago44:42

44:42

In this episode of Smashing BIN, I’m joined by Alex (@leatherhelmetcards) to talk about his BIN smash of the 2002 Finest Kurt Warner Gold Refractor /25 PSA 10. This isn’t just a card—it was a turning point. We dig into how this card helped reshape Alex’s entire approach to collecting, the emotional tug of picking between Gold and Xfractor, and how …

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