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Passion to Profession: Building 5 Star Cards Around Customer Services with Matt Jun 16, 2025

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In this episode of Passion to Profession sponsored by eBay, Matt from 5 Star Cards shares how a side hustle turned into a full-time operation. We explore the early grind of weekend shows, how eBay became a backbone for sales, and what it takes to run a consignment business collectors trust.

Matt gets real about the transition from collector to business owner, how he handles volume without losing his collector-first mindset, and why building relationships is the most important part of staying in the game.

If you’ve ever thought about scaling your passion or you’re curious how the top sellers work behind the scenes, this conversation will give you a real look at the process.

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The WNBA Card Podcast #10: Community Wins, Valkyries Rise, and a $11K A’ja Rookie Jun 14, 2025

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The WNBA Card Podcast hits double digits. In Episode 10, Brett and Katelyn unpack what makes the WNBA card community special—from helping fellow collectors build rainbows to celebrating hobby positivity online and in-person.

They spotlight the white-hot rise of the Golden State Valkyries and what their flawless expansion rollout means for fan engagement and card collecting. The duo also react to the $11K sale of an A’ja Wilson Rittenhouse Platinum rookie and break down what it signals for high-end momentum beyond Caitlin Clark.

They cover:

A collector-to-collector Gold Vinyl deal that shows what trust looks like
The Valkyries' breakout moment and how it could spark new collectors
Why the Donruss Downtown insert doesn’t connect with real fans
What collectors should know about legacy, lineage, and manufactured hype
Pickups of the week, market updates, and a collector spotlight

This episode is all about growing the hobby the right way—and how each collector plays a part.

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From Mike Conley to A'ja Wilson: A Collector’s Path into the W with Carter (@mcbasketballpc) Jun 13, 2025

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What happens when a lifelong NBA collector opens up space for the W?

In this Collector Conversation, Carter (@mcbasketballpc) shares his journey from Grizzlies fandom and Mike Conley collecting to building one of the most thoughtful WNBA collections around.

We talk about:

What NBA collectors miss when they ignore the W
How Carter built a foundational Mike Conley PC
The importance of rarity and card catalogs in WNBA
Why Asia Wilson’s cards are still undervalued
What newcomers need to know when collecting beyond Caitlin Clark

This episode is for anyone thinking about expanding their collecting lens—and doing it with intention, joy, and long-term thinking.

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Smashing BIN: Building, Smashing, and Sharing with Tim (@timmerscards) Jun 12, 2025

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In this week’s episode of Smashing BIN, Brett welcomes back his brother Tim (@timmerscards) to talk collecting continuity, 49ers cardboard, and the moments that define BIN smashes. Tim walks us through the process of building a custom display vault for his collection and the mindset behind why the presentation of your cards matters.

We get into three types of BIN smashes—traditional, social media listing, and private deal—and break down the stories behind some of the most meaningful additions to Tim’s collection. From Alex Smith Superfractors to Randy Moss Black Finite 1/1s, this one’s packed with lessons in timing, trust, and community.

We wrap with some Card Ladder BIN smash reactions and share thoughts on cards that hit hard—from Montana patch autos to Kittle golds and the underrated power of 2002 Finest X-Fractors.

This one is for the collectors who care about building the right way.

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Only to Another Collector: Trust, Psychology, and the Let-Go Moment when Selling Cards to Other Collectors Jun 11, 2025

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What are you doing to become the kind of collector someone else would trust with their favorite card?

In this week's flagship episode of Stacking Slabs we explore the topic of trust, psychology, and the let-go moment that collectors make when they feel comfortable moving key cards to other collectors.

We dig into:

Why Collectors Let Go (Even When They Don’t Plan To)
What Does It Mean to Be a Collector Others Trust?
Real Strategies to Become a Collector Someone Will Sell To
The Trust Loop: How the Right Sale Builds the Hobby

This episode is for anyone looking to find ways to land cards with collectors through trust.

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Vaulted: How I Sold 14 Cards Through the PSA Vault on eBay Jun 10, 2025

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In this episode of Vaulted, I walk you through the exact process of selling 14 cards straight from the PSA Vault—no packing, no shipping, no scanning, no hassle.

This episode is for the collector who wants to make moves without giving up weekends to the grind of listings and logistics.

I break down how I used PSA’s grading and vaulting to streamline selling on eBay, why consolidation matters in my collecting journey, and how this approach gave me more time to focus on what matters most—building a collection that truly reflects who I am.

If you’re building your collection card by card and move by move, this one’s for you.

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Passion to Profession: From Working Construction to Building a Scaling Breaking Business with James at Topp Tier Cards Jun 09, 2025

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In this episode of Passion to Profession, presented by eBay, I’m joined by James from Topp Tier Cards and Topp Tier Breaks. James turned his collecting obsession into a full-time operation, and this conversation breaks down how he made it all happen.

We get into what makes his break room different, why staying true to your style matters, and how building a business on eBay gave him the freedom to focus on collectors—not trends. This is an episode for anyone who’s ever wondered what it really takes to build something sustainable in the hobby.

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The WNBA Card Podcast #9: The GOAT Rookie Card, Dream Resurgence, and Advice for First-Time W Collectors Jun 07, 2025

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In Episode 9 of The WNBA Card Podcast, Katelyn (@coldlunchcards) and Brett (@stackingslabs) return to talk about why 2004 Ultra is one of the most important sets in WNBA card history. They spotlight the Diana Taurasi Platinum Medallion /25 and explore how a GOAT rookie can elevate an entire product line.

They also cover:

Why attending a WNBA game might be the spark a new collector needs
The early dominance of the Lynx and Liberty
Bri Jones and the Atlanta Dream’s breakout start
Thoughts on the Commissioner’s Cup and what makes it matter
A collector spotlight on @giantlegends and her vintage women’s sports card archive
A debate on collector legacies, the 2018 A’ja Wilson Platinum Edition, and early 2000s set exploration

No pickups this week, but plenty of reflection, community love, and education. Whether you’re new to the W or have been collecting since Catchings was on the box, there’s something here for you.

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History in Hand: Ben (@nonsensenamecards) on Collecting Cultural Icons Jun 06, 2025

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Ben (@nonsensenamecards) collects stories. And those stories happen to be printed on cardboard.

In this collector conversation, we talk about why Ben focuses on historical figures like Geronimo, Einstein, and Amelia Earhart—and what it means to build a collection based on personal curiosity rather than hype.

This episode is about connection. It's about how one collector follows his interests, turns research into passion, and treats cards as artifacts that tell us something real about the past—and about ourselves.

We talk:

Allen & Ginter, Felix Potin, and the chase for context
Why it's OK to collect across sports, eras, and categories
How collecting can help you slow down and learn

Ben reminds us that there’s no right way to collect—only your way.

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Smashing BIN: Completing the Julio Jones Gold Prizm Run with Jesse (@goat_wr_collector) Jun 05, 2025

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Jesse (@goat_wr_collector) returns to Smashing BIN to break down the moment he completed one of the most challenging wide receiver projects in the hobby—a full gold Prizm run of Julio Jones playing years. We talk through the psychology of chasing impossible cards, why wide receiver collectors are having more fun than anyone, and how smashing BIN isn’t just about impulse—it’s about obsession, memory, and meaning.

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