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Passion to Profession: Building Collecting’s Future at eBay with Jayne Peressini Aug 25, 2025

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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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The WNBA Card Podcast: Preparing for College Hoops with Sarah Strong, JuJu, and the Next Wave of Stars Aug 23, 2025

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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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The Football Card Podcast #9: Hut Hut, Omaha! Collector Q&A and Football Cards Heating Up Aug 22, 2025

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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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Cards in Hand: Katelyn’s 2014 Allen & Ginter Anthony Bourdain Red Ink Auto PSA 10 Aug 21, 2025

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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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Why Content Matters in the Hobby Aug 20, 2025

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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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Card Ladder Confidential #11 with Chris (@chris_hoj) and Josh (cardboard_chronicles) from Card Ladder Aug 19, 2025

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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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Passion to Profession: Steve Sloan from Heystack on Innovation, Escape, and What the Hobby Needs Next Aug 18, 2025

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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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The WNBA Card Podcast: Does PER Matter for Collectors? + The Rise of Gold Prizm Sales in 2025 Aug 16, 2025

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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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The Football Card Podcast #8: Cutler, Community, and the State of Football Cards Aug 15, 2025

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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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Cards in Hand: Rodman's (@rodmanpc) 2016 Select Lionel Messi Black Prizm 1/1 Aug 14, 2025

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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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