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What makes a card worth owning when you take resale value out of the decision?

Katelyn and Mark talk about collecting WNBA cards for the photography, the memories, and the enjoyment of turning through a binder. From digging through 25-cent boxes to collecting 1997 Pinnacle legends, they share what earns a card a place in their collections.

Then comes the challenge: build a nine-card binder page with $100. Mark chooses Donruss mascots to tell the story of the season. Katelyn builds around Napheesa Collier, Arike Ogunbowale, and Jackie Young, considering everything from trophy photos to which direction each player faces.

They discuss PSA Vault auction results, buying during a playoff run, and rip Donruss packs for listener giveaways.

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Dan McKee started collecting T206 cards at seven years old. Fifty-seven years of collecting now inform how he buys, sells, and runs Darby-s Vintage on eBay.

In this episode of Passion to Profession, Brett talks with Dan about turning collecting knowledge into a business. Dan shares how he finds inventory in auction catalogs, why he gives some listings years to sell, and how he handles purchases that lose money.

He also shares the story behind a $600 U.S. Caramel wrapper, showing Frank Robinson a card the player hadn’t seen, and building sets with his father that he still won’t sell.

A conversation about what you learn through collecting, how that knowledge serves your business, and why some cards stay with you.

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You don’t have to sell cards to build a business in the hobby.

In this episode of Hobby Jobs, Brett uses PackScout’s launch to explore opportunities to serve collectors and operators. He shares how Stacking Slabs grew from his questions about collecting and explains how skills in photography, inventory management, sales, and customer support can translate into work in the sports card industry.

Brett breaks down how to identify a problem, test an offer with a customer, and account for the time it takes to deliver. He explores careers in cards without starting a company and highlights the Sales Coordinator role at Mascot from this week’s newsletter.

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Does winning Money in the Bank change what you’re willing to pay for a wrestler’s cards?

Adam and Ryan break down the fallout through a collector’s perspective. They debate buying, selling, and holding Penta, Tiffany Stratton, Roxanne Perez, Je’Von Evans, Liv Morgan, Chelsea Green, and Carmelo Hayes. Their disagreement on Penta gets into the difference between collecting a wrestler and selling into demand.

Plus, Roman Reigns redemption sales, Flawless Star Swatches, and a conversation about what makes a wrestler worth collecting. From Prizm Gold to debut patches, the guys discuss how design, photography, and a connection to wrestling history shape the cards collectors want to own.

What keeps you collecting someone after the storyline changes?

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What happens when a card shows up and you start reconsidering what you’re willing to sell?

Pack Nicholson shares the story behind buying the 2005 Finest Priest Holmes Superfractor 1/1. From negotiating the price to selling cards to fund it, the purchase brings his collecting priorities into focus.

Pack and Brett also question why collectors pay for quarterback potential before performance. Trevor Lawrence, Bryce Young, and Brock Purdy lead a conversation about hype, winning, and what creates demand.

Plus, listener questions on MVPs versus championships, one-of-ones from the 1990s and 2000s, and what football card manufacturers should bring back.

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What do you learn when you spend time with the cards you own?

Brett shares how taking his 2012 Prizm Andrew Luck Pylon 1/1 into the sunlight helped him appreciate owning it. That experience opens a conversation about what happens after the mail day. Spending time with your collection helps you recognize what belongs, understand how your taste has changed, and revisit the people and memories connected to your cards.

Get your cards out. Give yourself fifteen minutes. See what you learn.

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Brett has added about 10 cards to his collection this year and sold around 150 to get there. His buying has slowed down. His enjoyment of collecting has grown.

In this episode, Brett explores how understanding what you want changes how you buy. He examines the difference between wanting a card and wanting another purchase, how research helps determine what belongs, and how seeking approval influences collecting decisions.

He also questions when a buying process starts taking away from the enjoyment it was meant to support. After the package arrives and the excitement settles, what keeps you interested?

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What happens when your team’s playoff run puts the cards you want beyond your budget?

Katelyn and Mark open Season 6, Episode 1 with a conversation about the WNBA Finals and what winning means for collectors. They discuss Angel Reese, Gabby Williams, and the tension between cheering for your team and watching card prices climb.

Katelyn shares how she found a 2023 Origins Napheesa Collier Black 1/1 for her six-card collection. Mark explains why this playoff run has him revisiting cards he owns.

They also talk rookie targets, Donruss, Prizm, and deciding when to buy or wait. Plus, a pack rip featuring a Marina Mabrey autograph /49 that will go to a listener through @wnbacardpod on Instagram.

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What makes you return to a card shop, open someone’s stream, or trust them with your collection?

This week, I’m recording solo and reflecting on twelve conversations from Passion to Profession. From Grant Slayton helping me find my Andrew Luck 1/1 to Collins Boyce welcoming collectors who aren’t buying, I look at the work that earns another visit.

I also share how these lessons shape my decisions at Stacking Slabs. Hiring, handing off responsibilities, supporting my family, and giving you a reason to keep listening are all part of building this business.

If you collect cards or work in the industry, this conversation asks you to think about what earns your trust.

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What happens when customers want to buy from you, but growing the business means letting someone else earn their trust?

In this episode of Hobby Jobs, I explore that question through my conversation with Josh O’Daniel of Odeezy Sports Cards. We talk about handing off responsibilities, helping employees build relationships, and teaching the standards customers count on without asking people to copy your personality.

I also examine Arena Club’s partnership with the Philadelphia 76ers and what happens after a fan’s introduction to collecting. Getting someone’s attention starts the relationship. The experience that follows gives them a reason to return.

Hobby Jobs is presented by BCW Supplies.

Hobby Jobs is sponsored by BCW Supplies. For over 45 years, BCW has helped retailers and wholesale partners stay stocked with the storage and display accessories collectors trust—backed by dependable fulfillment and consistency to keep shelves stocked and margins strong. Learn more at bcwsupplies.com/wholesale.

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