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The Staging Area #13: The Long Road to High Volume Dec 02, 2025

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Brett chats with Tory from dcsports87 to walk through the long road to becoming eBay’s highest volume sports card seller. They talk about the early days, the decisions that shaped the business, and why serving every type of collector opened the door for explosive growth.

You’ll hear stories about scaling from kitchen-table sorting to a 50-person operation, building internal tools before hiring, and how dcsports87 built a model that works across every price point.

Tory shares insight on staffing, technology, the rise in high-end consignment, and the 2025 plans that will shape the next era of the business. A detailed look at how consistency, trust, and an obsession with serving collectors built one of the most important operations in the hobby.

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Passion to Profession: Scaling With Speed with Nick from QuickConsign Dec 01, 2025

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On this episode of Passion to Profession sponsored by eBay, Brett sits down with Nick Pivovarnik, Head of Consignment at QuickConsign. Nick brings a clear view of what growth looks like when more cards, more collectors, and more categories hit the market at the same time.

They talk about the surge in TCG, the strength of WNBA, the value of speed on new releases, and why collectors want ease above everything else. Nick shares how QuickConsign keeps scaling without losing sight of accuracy, payouts, or customer experience.

They also walk through some of the biggest cards sold this year and what those sales say about where the hobby is going next.

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The WNBA Card Podcast: Building the WNBA Hobby Canon Nov 29, 2025

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Brett and Katelyn take on the biggest question in the WNBA card space right now.

What belongs in the WNBA hobby canon and who gets to decide it?

They walk through the Panini license news, the early 2025 Prizm signs, the new Mercury branding, the draft lottery shake-up, and then dig into the cards, players, and moments that shape the foundation of WNBA collecting.

Katelyn lays out what she thinks belongs in the early canon and why certain cards stand the test of time.
Card Ladder data, collector behavior, player impact, and product history all play a role. They close with pickups, collector spotlight, and a strong round of co-host questions.

A collector-driven episode that helps you think about where the WNBA hobby has been and where it’s heading.

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The Football Card Podcast #23: A Primed Up Conversation About Football Cards Nov 28, 2025

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Pack and Brett break down episode 23 with new releases, market movement, PC updates, and real NFL talk. They cover surprise listings, big hobby sales, and the dealers who keep cards flowing. Brett shares the story behind landing a new PC pick up. Pack talks through the reality of team collecting and why it leads you to players you never planned to buy. They also hit on Colts and Bears storylines, the schedules ahead, and what the league looks like right now. A full run for football card collectors.

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Ten Things To Be Thankful For In The Hobby This Year Nov 27, 2025

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Brett shares the ten things he is thankful for in the hobby this year. He talks about the collectors who show up every week, the partners who support the mission, and the growth of Stacking Slabs as a platform.

He explains why audio matters, why Instagram still plays a role, and why Prism Football will always mean something to him. He reflects on communication, content, cards, diversity, independent thought, and kindness. This episode is a pause from the noise.

A moment to look around and recognize the people, products, and experiences that keep the hobby meaningful. A reminder of why collectors stay connected to this space.

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Why Completeness Drives Collecting Nov 26, 2025

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Completeness sits at the center of why collectors stay engaged. That final card slotted into a binder or case delivers a feeling that pushes the hobby forward. In this episode Brett explores why the pursuit of complete holds so much power. He breaks down the psychology behind the chase, including data from a University of Arizona study that shows motivation increases as collectors move closer to finishing a project.

He explains how completeness brings structure to a chaotic hobby, why it raises the value of certain cards, and how it shapes long term decision making for every type of collector. Brett shares real stories from collectors who chase sets, player runs, rainbows, and team projects.

He highlights how each collector defines complete on their own terms and why that freedom is the true foundation of meaningful collecting.

If you want to bring intention, focus, and purpose to your collecting, this conversation gives you clarity on what completeness means and why it matters.

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Built for the Hobby: The How of Building Hobby Tech in the Day to Day Nov 25, 2025

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In this episode of Built for the Hobby, I sit down with Scott Lock, CEO and Co-Founder at InfernoRed Technology, and Ed Snider, Lead Architect and long-time collector. We get into what it feels like to build hobby tech in real time.
The day to day. The decisions. The process. The moments when a collector’s instinct adjusts the roadmap. Ed shares what it’s like to build while collecting.

Scott talks about why having real collectors in the room changes the outcomes. We walk through discovery, client conversations, pivots, and the influence of AI on how fast ideas become real.

If you’ve ever wondered how a hobby idea moves from a conversation to code, this episode gives you a look behind the curtain. If you're building something or thinking about building something, this one speaks your language.

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Passion to Profession: Griffey Superfractors and Building a Real Business in the Hobby with Tait from Hoody's Collectibles Nov 24, 2025

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On this episode of Passion to Profession presented by eBay, I sit back down with Tait, the owner of Hoody’s Collectibles. Our last chat happened in February, and a lot has changed since then.

We cover what it takes to run a real sports card business in 2025, why some products fly and others stall, and how Tait navigates the swings of the market while managing stores, consignment, and a nonstop flow of collections.

We also walk through several standout cards that moved through Hoody’s this year, from Griffey Superfractors to Jordan inserts to vintage Mantle.

If you want an honest look at how a shop owner stays sharp, stays connected, and stays growing, this one will hit you.

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The Football Card Podcast #22: Chasing Big Cards and Building Real Collections Nov 21, 2025

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Pack and Brett sit down and talk about the type of collecting that happens when you stop fearing price tags and start trusting your instincts.

We get into the mindset shift that lets you land cards you once thought were out of reach. We talk Derrick Henry, early Superfractors, cracked ice autos, Phoenix parallels, and why certain cards feel timeless. We cover auctions, comps, and what these sales say about the football card market right now. We break down why collectors hit turning points when they learn how to maneuver, trade, and sell to chase the right cards. We close by sharing how our collections have evolved this year and what that says about focus, identity, and what you want your box to say back to you.

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The Power of Curation in a Hobby Built on Noise Nov 20, 2025

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You run into a lot of noise when you collect without intention. Safe searches tell you what to buy.
Auctions pull you into impulse mode. Random mail days fill the void. This episode is about going on offense.

It’s about taking control of your operation and building a collection that feels like you.

I break down the difference between accumulation and curation. I share why curation brings clarity, restraint, meaning, pride, and long term happiness. I highlight some collector examples to explain why their pages carry so much weight. If you want to build something you want to keep, this is the episode.

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