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 what it was like to attend three Indiana Fever games in one week, while Katelyn preps for All-Star Weekend and outlines her live game wishlist.

Also in this episode:

• What Paige Bueckers’ early cards are already telling us
• Fever fandom as playoff therapy
• The five most iconic WNBA cards of all time
• Why Dominique Malonga needs to be unleashed

Plus, a new collector spotlight and your questions answered in the mailbag.

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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 down three core collecting lanes—player, team, and set—and how each one shapes the way we experience cards. You’ll hear stories about chasing Donald Brown, scoring a PSA 10 pop one Edgerrin James, and why jersey numbers might matter less than you think.

Other topics include:

• Why player collector entitlement is real
• Whether consolidation is collecting
• Hobby beefs with Vanderjagt, Parkey, and Chris Conte
• Santana Moss appreciation
• A Revis Island card that proves PSA 10 game-used is still undervalued
• Listener card callouts, including Aidan Hutchinson, Tom Landry, and Bruce Smith

This episode closes with a community challenge: show us your Hall of Very Good. No Hall of Famers allowed.

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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 parallel hits different than gold.

We also unpack collector psychology—why pairings matter, how to process former team players, and what it means to build a 100-Player PC with intention.

Plus:

• Why Mookie’s market stays slept on
• The true cost of chasing hype
• BIN smash breakdowns for Nomar, Moss, Ovi, and more

If you’ve ever stared at a card and wondered, “Do I really want this?”, this episode is for you.

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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 outperforms financial capital when it comes to accessing the right cards and opportunities.

Whether you're headed to The National or simply trying to build something that lasts, this one’s for you.

Cards don’t make it into great collections by accident. People help make that happen.

Let’s talk about how to build the trust that gets you the card before it hits the market.

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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 the $20–$100 range is the true foundation of the hobby and how to turn forgotten stacks into your next big pickup

If you’re a collector sitting on boxes of mid-range cards and wondering if they’re worth anything, this episode is for you.

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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 athlete signings with Ken Griffey Jr. and Ichiro, and helped build a memorabilia business rooted in trust, authenticity, and adaptability.

If you’ve ever dreamed of turning your passion for sports collectibles into a career—or simply want to hear how a shop like Mill Creek runs behind the scenes—this one’s for you.

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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 behind her collecting decisions.

We get into topics like:

• Collecting with intention and evolving tastes
• Managing the judgment that can come from selling cards
• Finding opportunities in a market flooded with rookie hype
• Being a fan first and why “collect what you watch” matters
• Her favorite PC card and the unforgettable story behind acquiring it
• Why she’s prioritizing female voices and community-building in Season 2

If you're passionate about collecting WNBA cards—or just building a collection that feels personal—this episode is for you.

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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 higher than they should be, and call out the hobby’s glaring education gap. From Whatnot chaos to repack roulette, it’s all on the table.

Also in this episode:

• Why the 2017 Prizm Mahomes might be football’s modern Mt. Rushmore card
• Elway 1/1 vs. Downtown rookies: what's really driving value?
• A massive pickup teaser from Brett
• Why the pressure to “get something” at a show can derail your collecting

Finish strong with this week’s call to action: show off your favorite defensive player cards and tag @thefootballcardpod.

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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 with only 30 known copies. We talk about the card’s unique history, Gibson’s overdue recognition in Major League Baseball’s stat books, and how collecting can become a tool to pass history down to future generations.

We also break down recent BINs involving Jackie Robinson, Mickey Mantle, and Ty Cobb—and what to look for in cards from those legends.

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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 collecting can become a coping mechanism, a connection point, and even therapy.

If you’ve ever bought a card because of what it meant to you—not what it was worth—this one’s for you.

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