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Is it possible that PER (Player Efficiency Rating) might influence hobby behavior in the WNBA card space? In this episode, we explore that question—and a whole lot more.

Brett and Katelyn break down:

• Why 6 of the top 20 PER players in WNBA history are still active
• What collectors might be missing in names like Aliyah Boston and Nneka Ogwumike
• The continued dominance of A’ja Wilson—on the court and in collections
• The rise of Gold Prizms: 127 $500+ sales in 2025, compared to just 109 across the previous four years combined
• Whether veteran and legend golds are still undervalued

Also:

• A new collector spotlight
• A 1/1 Marine Johannès pickup
• Start/Bench/Cut with 2004 Ultra, 2020 Prizm, and 2019 Donruss
• The all-important question: is it ever OK for a Lynx fan to collect a Liberty card

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Pack Nicholson brings the energy for Episode 8 of The Football Card Podcast. We start with your comments, hit the latest football talk, and dive into the market watch. The big headline? That Jay Cutler conversation that took over the internet. Pack breaks down what happened, why it matters, and what it signals for football card collectors. If you care about the stories behind the sales and where the market is headed, this one’s for you.

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Recorded live at The National and brought to you by eBay, Episode 2 of Cards in Hand features Rodman (@rodmanpc), one of the premier Lionel Messi collectors in the world.

We talk about his 2016 Select Messi Black Prizm 1/1 PSA 8—why it’s a cornerstone in his collection, what makes it stand out aesthetically, and the story behind his transition from Michael Jordan to Messi.

Rodman shares what it’s been like building his Messi collection as soccer cards have exploded, the differences between club and international cards, and advice for collectors considering a big pivot in their own PC.

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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 that lasts.

It’s free. It’s for every collector — whether you’ve been here for decades or just ripped your first pack.

In this episode, I share why I wrote the book, what’s inside, and how I hope it can help ground you in a hobby that’s louder and faster than ever.

Download your copy at the link in the show notes, read it, and if it resonates — tell a damn friend.

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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 collector, dealer, or hobby business thinking about how to level up after The National, this one’s for you.

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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 Authentic set taught him about collecting
• Why he DM’d Nat Turner on a Sunday night—and how it changed everything
• The ups and downs of working in social during PSA’s backlog era
• What influence looks like inside PSA (spoiler: it's ripping wax with coworkers)
• How athletes like Bobby Witt Jr. are shaping the hobby
• What skills the hobby industry needs most right now

If you’ve ever dreamed about turning your passion into your profession, this episode is for you.

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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 online sales spike, the energy around WNBA cards feels different—and more authentic—than ever before.

You’ll hear:

• What it means to be a “first gen” W collector
• Why 2019 Donruss and 2020 Prizm continue to matter
• Reactions to the Rookie Royalty launch
• How collectors are influencing future value—intentionally or not
• The importance of community, relationships, and trust
• An incredible Card Ladder sales comparison from National 2024 to 2025
• Grail talk, pickups of the week, and a loaded mailbag

Whether you’re new to W cards or already deep in the weeds, this episode is your checkpoint for understanding where we are—and where we’re going.

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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 and innovating
• The difference between inventory and collections
• Repacks, refractors, and real conversations
• Cards that stopped us in our tracks, including a flawless Brady, Gold Urlacher, and Nebula AR
• Why Mike Evans is one of the most under appreciated soon-to-be Hall of Famer in the hobby

This is episode 7 of our 12-part season. It’s been the fastest-growing football card podcast on the planet, and we’re not slowing down.

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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 straight back to the ‘90s. We get into his return to MJ collecting, how his one-of-one mindset shaped the pursuit, the backstory of this card’s 22-year disappearance, and the exact moment the photo on the card was taken.

This conversation is about more than one card — it’s about how your collecting identity can shift, the hunt for true rarities, and the energy you feel when the right card finally lands in your hand

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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 into a closing event for deals, not the starting point
• How relationships, not transactions, are the true foundation of the hobby

Whether you were in the room or following from home, this conversation will give you a different lens to look through.

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