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The WNBA Card Podcast: Exploring The Collectibility Equation Beyond Winning Sep 06, 2025

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With the playoff race heating up, Katelyn and Brett explore what really drives interest in WNBA cards. Is it all about winning, or are other forces shaping collector behavior?

They break down:

Why winning doesn’t always lead to hobby heat
How moments, storylines, scarcity, and cultural impact influence card values
Player-to-watch picks from all 9 playoff contenders
The growing importance of Paige, Phee, and A'ja in the hobby
How new fans are discovering the W and what it means for collecting

Plus, they spotlight a standout collector and take your questions in the mailbag.

Whether you're watching games or scrolling reels, this episode helps you think differently about what makes players collectible.

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The Football Card Podcast #11: Jeff George Sucks, but at Least Football Cards Rule Sep 05, 2025

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Week 1 is here and so is Episode 11 of The Football Card Podcast with Pack Nicholson and Brett. This week we’re leaning into the season kickoff energy and tackling the topics you, the collectors, sent our way.

We start by talking number 11s—Bad Jeff George memories, Larry Fitzgerald’s playoff run, and Julio’s touchdown paradox.

Then we dive into listener questions about:

The cards that got away and what we learned from those deals
The balance between chasing hype and staying loyal to your collecting focus
The market outlook for quarterbacks sitting on the Hall of Fame bubble like Eli, Stafford, Rivers, and Ryan

We also break down big sales in the football market, including the Barry Sanders PMG Green.

This week’s Card Callout is all about the present: show us your favorite current player card you’re most excited to watch this season. Football is back, and football cards are thriving.

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Cards in Hand: Tony’s 1954 Topps Jackie Robinson Signed in Dodger Blue Sep 04, 2025

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Recorded live at The National and brought to you by eBay, this episode of Cards in Hand features Tony (@southerncollector14) sharing one of the most meaningful cards in his collection: a 1954 Topps Jackie Robinson signed in Dodger blue ballpoint pen, graded Auto 10 by PSA.

Tony talks about what it means to hold a card Jackie himself once held, the rarity of signed vintage Robinsons, and how collecting autographed Jackie cards deepens his connection to the hobby.

We discuss the emotional weight of this piece, Jackie’s enduring legacy, and why cards like this are more than cardboard—they carry history, memory, and meaning.

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GOATs Are Rare. Sets Can Be Forever. Sep 03, 2025

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What makes a player a true hobby GOAT? And why do sets sometimes matter as much as the athletes on the cardboard?

In this episode, Brett explores the recipe behind collecting greatness. He breaks down why only a select few players reach GOAT status, the role of cultural impact and iconic moments, and why certain sets, brands, and parallels hold long-term value.

You’ll hear stories about Jordan, Ruth, Jackie, Brady, Kobe, Serena, and others who transcend their sports, plus insights into how products like 2003 Exquisite, 2012 Prizm, and 1952 Topps shape the hobby.

Whether you’re chasing legends or building around iconic sets, this episode is a guide for thinking long-term, adding stability to your collection, and enjoying the stories behind the cards we all love.

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Passion to Profession: Going All-In with Chris McGill from Card Ladder Sep 01, 2025

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What does it really take to build a business in the hobby?

On this episode of Passion to Profession, I sit down with my good friend Chris McGill, CEO and Co-Founder of Card Ladder. You’ve heard Chris on Stacking Slabs more than anyone else, but this time we go deeper into the business side of his story.

We talk about:

The decision to walk away from law and go all-in on the hobby
How content became the backbone of Card Ladder’s growth
The role of trust, community, and timing when building in a niche market
Why the line between product and content in the hobby is thinner than most people think
The importance of surrounding yourself with the right team

If you’ve ever thought about turning your passion for collecting into something bigger, this conversation will resonate.

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The WNBA Card Podcast: When Demand Outpaces Supply Aug 30, 2025

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This week on The WNBA Card Podcast, Brett and Katelyn dig into the tension every collector is feeling right now. Demand for WNBA cards has never been stronger. Sales are surging, collectors are engaged, and stars like Paige Bueckers and Caitlin Clark are driving attention. But where are the new releases?

We unpack the lack of communication from Panini, the mystery behind Donruss and Impeccable, and why this moment feels like a massive miss for the category. We also share our perspectives on recent big sales, what supply and demand means for the market, and highlight some undervalued cards collectors should be paying attention to.

From frustrations to silver linings, this episode is about what happens when passion for the WNBA collides with the realities of the hobby.

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The Football Card Podcast #10: Kurt Warner Actually Did Wear Number 10 On December 27, 1998 Aug 29, 2025

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Pack and Brett hit a milestone with Episode 10 of The Football Card Podcast. This week is packed with optimism heading into football season and plenty of collecting talk. From Mitchell Trubisky nostalgia to Anthony Richardson’s Nebula, to debating Eli vs. Kurt Warner, the number 10s take center stage.

We tackle listener questions on defensive player collecting, patch autos vs. shiny cards, and whether vintage football can ever catch up to vintage baseball. We also break down recent sales like Michael Penix Jr.’s NT Shield, Calvin Johnson’s Finest Gold, Peyton Manning’s Contenders Rookie Ticket, and Charles Tillman’s Chrome Superfractor.

We close it out with this week’s Card Callout: show us your favorite pair of cards—teammates, rivals, or anything that fits together. Episode 10 is live and football cards are heating up.

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Cards in Hand: Josh Johnson’s 2014 Prizm Aaron Donald Black Finite 1/1 Aug 28, 2025

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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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The Four Factors for Selling With Confidence in a Bull Market Aug 27, 2025

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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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The Staging Area #6: Rare Grails, Worst Sets, and Collecting in a Bull Market with Tory Aug 26, 2025

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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.

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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