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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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In Episode 4 of Vaulted, presented by PSA, we welcome Jacob Bogardus, GM and Head of PSA Vault, for a deep conversation about the present and future of the Vault. Jacob shares what it’s like launching a startup within a legacy hobby brand, how the Vault was built to prioritize safety and simplicity, and the feedback loops shaping product development.

We get into the realities of integrating with eBay, learn how “cards in the wild” are reshaping the roadmap, and hear why PSA is investing so heavily in in-person intake and international expansion.

If you’ve been curious about vaulting your cards or are an active PSA Vault user, this episode will give you a clear window into how decisions get made and where this thing is going.

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Brian Schwartz turned chasing autographs as a teenager into one of the most trusted memorabilia businesses in the hobby. In this episode of Passion to Profession—presented by eBay—we go deep on how Schwartz Sports built its name through consistency, relationships, and a commitment to doing things the right way.

We talk about:

• Getting paid $100 a pop for Tiger Woods autographs as a teen
• How eBay unlocked the business
• The behind-the-scenes chaos of managing signings with 50+ athletes
• Why Sammy Sosa’s Chicago comeback mattered
• What collectors should look for when buying memorabilia
• The one piece he’ll never sell
• His golden goose dream signing (lefty collector alert)

This episode is a masterclass in building a long-term business in the hobby—without shortcuts.

A special thank you to eBay for sponsoring Passion to Profession. The biggest and best marketplace to buy your next favorite trading card.

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Katelyn (@coldlunchcards) and Brett (@stackingslabs) return for a special bonus episode between seasons to reflect on where the podcast is going next and how the W community continues to grow.

They discuss what season one taught them, share their vision for season two, and explore how to bring more voices and data into the show. They cover the three-team WNBA expansion announcement, the aftermath of the Commissioner's Cup (including Katelyn’s full Lynx crash-out rant), and the fever dream that is Rookie Royalty.

They also draft their own All-Star teams and debate who would take the win.
This one’s got all the energy.

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It’s Episode 2 of The Football Card Podcast, and Pack (@packnicholson) is back with Brett  for a 4th of July collector cookout. This episode blends football nostalgia with hobby realism—from being steamrolled by Tavon Austin at Lucas Oil to scoping Walter Payton rookies ahead of the National.

They cover:

• Buying and selling strategies leading up to the National
• The fine line between holding and consolidating
• Hobby heartbreak and card boomerangs
• A Tavon Austin mixtape moment
• Favorite pickups: 2005 Finest Edgerrin James Gold X-Fractor, 2024 Gold Vinyls, and more
• Card Callouts: Earl Campbell rookie, Allstott credentials, and your three-year player runs

If you collect football cards for the moments, this one’s for you.

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Kevin (@kevin.m.cormier) joins Smashing BIN to spotlight his Buy It Now pickup of the 2024 Origins Caitlin Clark Swirl—a card that’s flying under the radar .

We talk about Kevin’s long-standing connection to the WNBA card community, his views on scarcity, how timing and underexposure shape the narrative around Origins, and what makes this Caitlin card stand out in a market flooded with rookie options.

We also get into BIN strategies, his long-term WNBA projects (like the 2022 Revolution Lava set), and his deep collecting philosophy that blends data, aesthetics, and emotion.

If you’re into cards with story, overlooked parallels, and WNBA collecting insight, this one’s for you.

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In this week’s flagship episode, we’re talking about leverage — the invisible force that shapes every deal in the hobby.

Whether you're buying, selling, or just circling a card, leverage is always in the room. It's not about the price of the card. It’s about who’s asking, who’s telling, and how the conversation is framed. From story sales on Instagram to dealer tables at shows, understanding leverage helps you move from reacting to navigating.

This episode breaks down:

• How leverage is gained, lost, and given away
• Why silence is a power move
• How framing a deal first can shift everything
• Subtle language choices that signal strength or surrender
• Real examples from recent hobby interactions

Shoutout to @roundtree13_cards for sending in this topic. This one is for every collector who’s ever chased, negotiated, or hesitated.

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In Episode 2 of The Staging Area, Brett and Tory from dcsports87 dive into the football card market and whether the time to sell is now or still coming. They unpack real data from dcsports87's intake, spotlight a massive $8,100 Pete Crow-Armstrong sale, and explain why Bo Nix’s rare unlicensed SP is attracting serious money.

You’ll get real-time intel on year-two quarterbacks, preseason flips, wide receiver hype, and how the upcoming National show is already impacting behavior. If you're sitting on football inventory and wondering when to move, this one will give you clarity.

A special thank you to dcsports87 for supporting this series. Check out dcsports87 for your eBay consignment needs and visit the dcsports87 eBay store to find great cards ending every night.

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