In this week’s flagship episode of Stacking Slabs, Brett explores one of the most important — and most overlooked — questions in collecting: Do you love the card, or are you addicted to the chase? From dopamine hits and slot machine psychology to FOMO and false urgency, this episode breaks down the hidden forces influencing your buying decisions. Brett shares personal stories, mental frameworks, and science-backed insights to help you build a collection that reflects you — not your impulses. If you've ever opened a mail day and felt... nothing, this one’s for you.

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The debut of Vaulted is here.

In this first episode, I break down why I finally decided to integrate the PSA Vault into my collecting process after years of hesitation.
I share the specific shifts that made the Vault fit my personal collecting workflow, how it’s helping me fund PSA submissions faster, and why it’s made my hobby experience more efficient and less stressful.

This episode is built on real experience — not hype.

If you’ve ever wondered whether the Vault could help you operate smoother without losing the emotional connection to collecting, this conversation is for you.

Vaulted is a seven-part series on Stacking Slabs in partnership with PSA. Throughout this series, we’ll explore how PSA is building tools to meet collectors where they are today — and where we’re all heading tomorrow.

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In this episode of Passion to Profession, I’m joined by Ben of Sports Cards Forever, one of eBay’s top vintage sellers. Ben’s calm and methodical approach to buying and selling is rooted in principles, not hype. We go deep on topics that don’t get enough airtime—like how to build a sustainable inventory, why listening is more important than talking, and how to create a business that aligns with your life.

This one had me taking notes.

It’s a reminder that there’s no one way to operate in the hobby—there’s only your way.

Whether you’re flipping, stacking, or holding, you’ll leave this episode with something to think about.

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We open with a story that stopped the hobby in its tracks—a young collector pulling a Caitlin Clark Gold /10. It’s a reminder of why we collect and how moments like this connect us to the joy of the hobby.

From there, we get into:

• The upcoming WNBA season and the team we think could surprise—or stumble.
• The most impactful trades of the offseason and what they could mean for card markets.
• A deep dive into Sarah Strong’s Superfractor sale and why Bowman Chrome is creating a new lane for long-term collecting.
• Hobby watch: Caitlin Clark black gold, Angel Reese true gold, and the best Rittenhouse pickups from the week.
• Our latest collector spotlight, this time on @kyle_collects and his deep WNBA PC.
• And our favorite part—buzzer beater questions covering vibes-based comps, color match parallels, and who we’d love to see get the hype they’ve earned.

This episode is packed with collector insight, market perspective, and plenty of Sarah Strong propaganda.

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Anthony (@summertime1of1) returns to the show with one of the most fascinating evolutions we’ve seen in the hobby. What started as a COVID-era hustle turned into a deep obsession with the rarest cards in the game: one of ones.

In this collector conversation, we cover:

• His shift from flipper to collector and the turning points that made him believe in cards long-term
• Why Black Prizms, Nebulas, Superfractors, and Logomans have become his focus
• The strategy behind building relationships to land grails
• Stories from his collection—including how he landed the only known Stephon Marbury Superfractor
• The difference between chasing value and chasing nostalgia
• How he’s building a different kind of card show with Courtside Card Show in Miami

This is a mindset episode for collectors who want to operate with intention, go deep on specific lanes, and understand how some of the biggest deals in the hobby really go down.

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What happens when preparation, routine, and opportunity all collide at 3:30 AM?

In this week’s episode of Smashing BIN, I sit down with my brother Kyle (@mcgrathcards) to break down the moment he smashed BIN on one of the most coveted Peyton Manning cards in the hobby—2006 Topps Finest Gold Xfractor /10.

We talk about:

• His early morning routine that gives him a BIN edge
• Why this card was the one he was chasing
• The psychology behind hesitation, excitement, and pulling the trigger
• What happens after a grail enters your collection
• Navigating value, sentiment, and “not for sale” mindsets
• The hunt for his next white whale: 2013 Gold Prizm Reggie Wayne

Plus, we hit on big recent BINs:

• Tyrese Haliburton White Sparkle PSA 10
• Caitlin Clark’s Prizm Throwback Auto
• Bo Jackson’s ’87 Leaf PSA 10
• Rory McIlroy’s SP Authentic Limited Auto after the Masters

This episode is about timing, instinct, and the pride that comes with owning something truly rare.

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Every collector is influenced. The question is how do you make sure it helps, not hurts, your collection?

In this flagship episode, I break down the role of influence in our collecting decisions. I share how seeing other collectors’ posts, hearing their stories, or watching a new piece of content can open doors, but also how it can push us toward decisions we regret.

I walk through the seven principles of influence from Dr. Robert Cialdini and explore how each shows up in the hobby. Then I share the personal three-step filter I use to slow down and make sure every move I make is really mine.

This episode is for anyone who’s ever felt the pull to collect something new, wondered if they’re chasing hype, or wanted a framework to make more intentional choices.

You’ll leave with:

• A better understanding of how influence really works in the hobby
• A practical filter to test every potential purchase
• Clarity on the difference between influence and FOMO

We’re not robots—we’re collectors. Influence is real. What matters is how we respond to it.

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In this episode of Card Ladder Confidential, Chris and Josh from Card Ladder return for a pre-playoff sitdown that blends basketball analysis with collecting philosophy.

We kick things off with a cold open: if they had to freeze their current PCs (Jokic, Luka, LeBron), which playoff player would they collect instead? Their answers spark a deep discussion around Jimmy Butler, Austin Reaves, and how playoff performance shapes perception.

Then we break down collection management strategies. Josh and Chris share personal examples of exiting lanes, consolidating for grails, and rethinking collecting goals. We explore what it means to truly "collect what you like"—and whether you can learn to like something new.

We also hit the biggest card market story nobody's talking about: Card Ladder tracked a record $303M in sales in March. Why isn’t the hobby buzzing? What does this say about collector behavior in a post-boom world?

This episode is a blend of collector insight, data-backed discussion, and NBA playoff takes that only Chris and Josh can deliver.

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Josh from PC Sports Cards joins Passion to Profession to share how he turned weekend deals and grading experiments into one of the most trusted businesses in the hobby.

We get into:

• His early failures and what they taught him
• Why PC Sports Cards was built to serve everyday collectors
• The real power of eBay Live
• What it takes to earn trust—and why so few are willing to do it
• Lessons from building a grading and consignment business at scale

Josh shares what makes a collector-to-seller successful, why $10–$100 cards matter more than anything else, and how his son's Pokémon trades reminded him why he loves this space in the first place.

This is an episode about building a business the hard way—and why it's always worth it when you're doing it for the right reasons.

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Katelyn (@coldlunchcards) is fresh off a 4-day setup at the Minnesota Card Show where she was the only dealer repping a full WNBA and NCAA women’s basketball showcase.

In this episode, we break down the sales, the conversations, and the takeaways from collectors of all ages who stopped by her table—including a moment that says everything about why this space matters.

We also talk about:

• Our favorite fits, surprises, and winners from the WNBA Draft
• How Panini Instant draft cards are received in the hobby
• A deep dive into 2019 Donruss WNBA, the first Panini WNBA set and a sleeper product worth knowing
• The latest sales of Optic Golds, Laser parallels, and early autos from stars like A’ja Wilson, Diana Taurasi, and Napheesa Collier
• Our own Paige pickups and a shoutout to a collector who’s building an incredible women’s basketball PC

We’re building this show one episode at a time—and we appreciate every one of you tuning in and telling a friend.

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