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Recorded live at The National and brought to you by eBay, this episode of Cards in Hand features Josh Johnson, co-founder of Card Ladder, with one of the most dominant defensive cards of the modern era: the 2014 Prizm Aaron Donald Black Finite Rookie 1/1 PSA 9.

Josh shares why he shifted from chasing LeBron grails to building a Black Finite collection, what makes Aaron Donald’s rookie card stand out, and how he thinks about collecting defense in a hobby that skews offense.

We dig into the aesthetics of 2014 Prizm, the impact of Donald’s career and legacy, and why this card is the best representation of one of the greatest defensive players of all time.

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We’re in the middle of a bull market. Prices are climbing, demand is high, and collectors are feeling it everywhere they look. That excitement brings opportunity, but it also brings tough decisions.

In this episode, I break down the framework I use when thinking about selling without regret:

• Value
• Personal significance
• Rarity
• Scarcity

I talk through the psychology of letting go, the role of intent, and how to evaluate whether a card still fits your long-term vision. This isn’t about flipping. It’s about collecting for keeps.

If you’re wrestling with when to sell and what to do with the proceeds, this one’s for you.

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Tory from dcsports87 is back for another episode of The Staging Area. We cover it all in this one—big hobby sales, grading shakeups, live selling, and why the bull market is pushing collectors to make quick decisions.

We get into the Tim Duncan 2012-13 Prizm Gold sale, McDavid Young Guns High Gloss, and what these cards mean for the long-term value of sets. We also call out one of the worst-looking releases in years and talk about why design matters.

Tory shares updates on dcsports87, thoughts on live selling, and his own collecting journey—from chasing Andruw Jones to building a signed 1993 Finest refractor set. We wrap on what collectors need to remember when the market feels like it’s on fire.

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Jayne Peressini has built a career on growth. From early days in gaming and fantasy sports to leadership roles at Reddit, DraftKings, and EA, she’s always taken risks and found new ways forward. Today, she’s applying that same mindset as Director of Product Management at eBay Collectibles.

In this conversation, Jayne shares how her collecting roots with her dad shaped her passion, why she values risk and experimentation, and how eBay is working to support collectors, sellers, and shops across the hobby. We cover her professional journey, her perspective on growth, and what excites her most about the future of collecting.

This episode is a reminder of what happens when passion meets profession—and why eBay remains at the center of the hobby.

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We’re back on the WNBA Card Podcast with a conversation collectors have been waiting for. Brett and Katelyn revisit women’s college basketball and explore what it means for collectors right now.

From Sarah Strong’s rise at UConn to Juju Watkins’ recovery at USC and Azzi Fudd’s surprising absence in Bowman and Topps sets, the focus is on the next wave of stars and how their college cards fit into the bigger picture.

We run through a list of 10 players to watch, share thoughts on how collectors should weigh college vs. pro cards, and talk about why women’s college basketball creates some of the most memorable collecting moments.

If you’re looking for perspective on where to put your attention before the season tips off, this episode is for you.

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Pack Nicholson is back with Episode 9 of The Football Card Podcast on the Stacking Slabs Network. We’re keeping it all about the collector this week.

We start with your questions—the ones that matter most to football card collectors right now. From there, we run through collecting updates, market observations, and the latest chatter around players and sets.

With football season right around the corner, the energy in the hobby is building every day. This episode is packed with passion, perspective, and plenty of conversation about why football cards rule.

Whether you’re here for the market talk, the collecting journey, or just because you love the game, this one’s for you.

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Recorded live at The National and brought to you by eBay, this episode of Cards in Hand features Katelyn (@coldlunchcards) sharing the centerpiece of her collection: the 2014 Allen & Ginter Anthony Bourdain Red Ink Autograph /10 PSA 10.

Katelyn talks about her connection to Bourdain, how watching Parts Unknown with her dad as a teenager shaped her worldview, and the winding path that led her to this card.

We cover why collecting pop culture icons feels different from sports, the unique appeal of Allen & Ginter, and the lessons learned from chasing a true grail.

A powerful story of passion, meaning, and collecting beyond the box score.

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Content is more than background noise in the hobby. It’s the heartbeat.

In this episode, I’m reflecting on what content means in this current era of collecting. I’m talking about how it connects us, educates us, and helps shape the way we collect — whether we realize it or not.

I spend my days creating content, but I consume just as much. That combination gives me a unique perspective on where content is helping, where it's falling short, and why the best stuff always starts with intention.

This isn’t about chasing clicks. It’s about building trust. And if we want a stronger hobby, it starts by supporting the content and creators that make us think, laugh, and stay curious.

If you care about the hobby and want to see it grow in a thoughtful way, this one is for you

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In this episode of Card Ladder Confidential, Brett kicks things off with a cold open that puts a $12,000 Jay Cutler card front and center—and opens a bigger discussion about what signals a set is becoming bigger than the player.

From there, the conversation spans:

• Why 1/1s from the Panini era feel different than other iconic sets
• The psychology of type collectors vs. set builders
• How “investment” became a dirty word in the hobby
• The $308M July sales number and what’s really driving the market

Chris and Josh talk about being overexposed to sports cards, why big fish are making waves again, and why so many collectors are asking for buying advice for the first time in years.

Plus, the trio breaks down three crazy sales—from a $400K LeBron Exquisite to a Brady second-year Gold Prizm to a Kobe PMG Red that doubled over four years—and whether these sales reflect a rising tide or something else entirely.

And of course, they close with pickups—including a Stacking Slabs-approved run of Totally Certified Jokic 1/1s and a Todd Gurley Black Finite that hits all the right collector buttons.

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In this episode of Passion to Profession (sponsored by eBay), I’m joined by hobby veteran Steve Sloan, CEO of Haystack—a company quietly becoming the go-to infrastructure partner for hobby businesses.

Steve’s career path includes stops at Upper Deck, PSA (where he was President), and now Heystack, where he's building tech to solve real pain points in the card ecosystem. We talk about how his love of collecting started with Garbage Pail Kids and a copy of Beckett, and how that evolved into a life and career inside the hobby.

Topics covered include:

• Why Beckett was the original collector content engine
• What Exquisite meant to the hobby—and why innovation at Upper Deck still matters
• Lessons from PSA during the backlog era
• Why he believes the hobby is an escape and what that means for customer experience
• Building Heystack to make life easier for sellers, breakers, and marketplaces
• What it’s like going from corporate to startup mode in the hobby
• What Steve looks for when hiring in the space

This is a collector-turned-operator who understands the full picture. Whether you're building a business or building your PC, there’s something in here for you.

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