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When It Hurts the Most: Why Player Adversity Can Strengthen Collecting Jul 09, 2025

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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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Vaulted: Building the Future of Card Storage with Jacob Bogardus, GM, Head of PSA Vault Jul 08, 2025

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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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Passion to Profession: Building Trust One Autograph at a Time with Brian Schwartz of Schwartz Sports Memorabilia Jul 07, 2025

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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.

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The WNBA Card Podcast: Season Two Preview + Rookie Royalty Reactions, Expansion Talk, and All-Star Draft Chaos [Bonus Episode] Jul 05, 2025

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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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The Football Card Podcast #2: Dog Walked by Tavon Austin and Other National Preps Jul 04, 2025

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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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Smashing BIN: The Underground Caitlin Clark Rookie with Kevin (@kevin.m.cormier) Jul 03, 2025

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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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Who’s Holding the Cards? Understanding Leverage in the Hobby Jul 02, 2025

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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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The Staging Area #2: Digging into the Football Submission Window with Tory of dcsports87 Jul 01, 2025

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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.

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Passion to Profession: From Side Hustle to Scale, The COMC Story with Tim Getsch, Founder of COMC Jun 30, 2025

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In this episode of Passion to Profession—presented by eBay—we sit down with Tim, the founder and Chief Product Officer at COMC. What started as a side hustle built to simplify card buying and selling has grown into one of the largest platforms in the hobby.

Tim shares the original spark that led him to build COMC after leaving Microsoft, what it means to solve real problems for collectors, and how staying close to the cards—both as a developer and a collector—shaped every decision along the way.

We talk about passion, product, and what’s next for COMC as they prepare to roll out innovations two decades in the making.

Plus, Tim opens up about his WNBA collection, including his 2019 Optic Gold Vinyl Sue Bird 1/1 PSA 10 and what drives him to keep building for the hobby he loves.

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The WNBA Card Podcast #12: Season One Finale: From DMs to Data — The WNBA Card Podcast Journey Jun 28, 2025

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In our season one finale, we’re pulling back the curtain and reflecting on how this show came to life — from a side conversation during Auction Talk to a full-fledged platform for WNBA card collectors.

We talk about:

The original expectations we had going in (and how they were shattered)
The feedback that made us realize this show mattered
Why collector-driven, community-focused content will always win
What’s still missing in the WNBA card market
How data backs the growth we’re seeing — and what it means for collectors
And yes, our favorite part: the cards

Whether you’ve been with us since Episode 1 or you’re tuning in for the first time, this one is about why we collect, why we keep showing up, and why this community is only getting stronger.

We’re not done. Season two is coming. Let’s keep building.

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