In this episode Brett chats with Chris (chr155ybuck3t5) about his venture back into the Hobby and evolution into Gold Damian Lillard collecting. They discuss areas of focus and spend time dissecting Panini One & One. Follow Chris: | Instagram Follow Stacking Slabs: | Twitter | Instagram | Facebook | Tiktok...
In this episode Brett talks about his experience from this past weekend at the Midwest Monster Card Show, explores the topic of how we can take advantage of a down market as collectors, and shares responses from the community. Sign up for the Stacking Slabs Weekly Rip Newsletter using this link Sign up for Card Ladder and show your support for the show by using this link Follow Stacking Slabs: | Twitter | Instagram | Facebook | Tiktok...
In this episode Brett explores going down atypical collecting lanes with Jesse Bak (@flippityflipcards). He collects premier wide receivers and discusses the experience and and the amazing pieces he's picking up along the way. Follow Jesse: | Instagram Follow Stacking Slabs: | Twitter | Instagram | Facebook | Tiktok...
In this episode Brett hits on 3 primary topics: finding resonance amongst the collector base, momentum behind displaying the continuity of our PCs, and gives the community an opportunity to share the cards that they are looking for....(shout out to Kyle from the Wax Museum Podcast for the inspiration). Sign up for the Stacking Slabs Weekly Rip Newsletter using this link Sign up for Card Ladder and show your support for the show by using this link Follow Stacking Slabs: | Twitter | Instagram | Fa...
In this conversation Brett chats with Hobby vet Paul Wardle (@wardle_kombat) about his process for building his badass PC. They discuss buying for value, keeping a constant flow of activity, and how to hold yourself accountable after making a big purchase. Follow Paul: | Instagram Follow Stacking Slabs: | Twitter | Instagram | Facebook | Tiktok...
In this episode Brett discusses his recent focus on collecting with continuity across players, parallels, and sets that he appreciates. Also, he shares some thoughts on community and everyone's non-mainstream patch products. Sign up for the Stacking Slabs Weekly Rip Newsletter using this link Sign up for Card Ladder and show your support for the show by using this link Follow Stacking Slabs: | Twitter | Instagram | Facebook | Tiktok...
In this episode Brett brings Josh (@cardboard_chronicles) back on the podcast to discuss the lack of collector driven content in the market and what we can do to make more of it happen. Josh recently relaunched his channel Cardboard Chronicles as a way to contribute and help fill the gap. Follow Josh: | Instagram | YouTube Follow Card Ladder: | Instagram | YouTube | Website Follow Stacking Slabs: | Twitter | Instagram | Facebook | Tiktok...
In this episode Brett explores the topic of shrinking the Hobby sea down so it fits the needs of a collector. There's so many different flavors of the Hobby and most of them aren't for everyone. Brett shares the ways he's been able to cut out the noise and focus on the segment of the Hobby that interests him the most. Sign up for the Stacking Slabs Weekly Rip Newsletter using this link Sign up for Card Ladder and show your support for the show by using this link Follow Stacking Slabs: | Twitter ...
In this episode Brett explores the topic of collecting with your family with Tim McIntosh (@timmerscards). Tim's return to the Hobby is full of great stories about passion and collecting with the people who you love most. Sign up for the Stacking Slabs Weekly Rip Newsletter using this link Sign up for Card Ladder and show your support for the show by using this link Follow Stacking Slabs: | Twitter | Instagram | Facebook | Tiktok Follow Tim: | Instagram...
In this episode Brett explores the recent conversation of rarity vs. scarcity, challenges the use of the word "style", and investigates why we love gold refractors so much. Sign up for the Stacking Slabs Weekly Rip Newsletter using this link Sign up for Card Ladder and show your support for the show by using this link Follow Stacking Slabs: | Twitter | Instagram | Facebook | Tiktok...
In this episode Brett chats with Adam Gellman who authors the Sports Cards Uncensored blog about the release of WWE Prizm and the fallout. They discuss the release and buying / selling under current market conditions Sign up for the Stacking Slabs Weekly Rip Newsletter using this link Sign up for Card Ladder and show your support for the show by using this link Follow Stacking Slabs: | Twitter | Instagram | Facebook | Tiktok Follow Adam: | Twitter | Instagram | Sports Cards Uncensored...
On this episode Brett takes on a topic from the audience around reason to consolidate and what it means to redefine your collection. Sign up for the Stacking Slabs Weekly Rip Newsletter using this link Sign up for Card Ladder and show your support for the show by using this link Follow Stacking Slabs: | Twitter | Instagram | Facebook | Tiktok...
On this episode Kyle from the Wax Museum Podcast shares his perspective on the history of trimming, what to look out for, and how incidents of trimming can bring out the power of the community. He also talks about the current collecting rabbit holes he's going down. Sign up for the Stacking Slabs Weekly Rip Newsletter using this link Sign up for Card Ladder and show your support for the show by using this link Follow Stacking Slabs: | Twitter | Instagram | Facebook | Tiktok Follow Kyle: | Twitte...
In this episode Brett talks about the excitement around starting a new player PC. He discusses the opportunity to explore new sets, connect with a new group of collectors, and more. Sign up for the Stacking Slabs Weekly Rip Newsletter using this link Sign up for Card Ladder and show your support for the show by using this link Follow Stacking Slabs: | Twitter | Instagram | Facebook | Tiktok...
In this episode Brett explores the "Reddit mafia" concept with Darren Herman (@midlifecrisiscards) and how we can mitigate risk as collectors. A lot has changed over the past couple years and Darren shares his perspective on what's ahead for the collecting community. Sign up for the Stacking Slabs Weekly Rip Newsletter using this link Sign up for Card Ladder and show your support for the show by using this link Follow Darren: | Instagram Follow Stacking Slabs: | Twitter | Instagram | Facebook | ...
In this episode Brett discusses the art of telling stories when we post our cards. He shares some examples that he saw this past week stopped him in his tracks and shares them here. Sign up for the Stacking Slabs Weekly Rip Newsletter using this link Sign up for Card Ladder and show your support for the show by using this link Follow Stacking Slabs: | Twitter | Instagram | Facebook | Tiktok...
In this episode Brett brings Chris McGill from Card Ladder back on to discuss optimizing experiences for the collector, sustainable ways to grow the Hobby, and how content fits in. Also, Chris highlights a monster grail that he just picked up and shares the reasons behind it. Sign up for the Stacking Slabs Weekly Rip Newsletter using this link Sign up for Card Ladder and show your support for the show by using this link Follow Chris: | Instagram Follow Card Ladder: | Instagram | YouTube | Websit...
In this episode Brett shares his amazing week that was in the Hobby, discusses growth, and asks the community to share your favorite year to collect. Sign up for the Stacking Slabs Weekly Rip Newsletter using this link Sign up for Card Ladder and show your support for the show by using this link Follow Stacking Slabs: | Twitter | Instagram | Facebook | Tiktok...
In this episode Brett chats with Armando Castillo (@cardsofcascadia) about his passion of soccer and wrestling cards, the card art community, and why he decided to create a project to bring awareness around mental health. Card Art Community Follows: @cardboarcutz , @kevs.kards , @thecardcarver Nami Seattle Follow Armando: | @cardsofcascadia | @mandini.originals Follow Stacking Slabs: | Twitter | Instagram | Facebook | Tiktok...
In this episode Brett talks about the 2002 Finest Football set and why he thinks it's significant. He's freshly returned from the beach and has a lot of other topics on his mind. Sign up for the Stacking Slabs Weekly Rip Newsletter using this link Sign up for Card Ladder and show your support for the show by using this link Follow Stacking Slabs: | Twitter | Instagram | Facebook | Tiktok...
In this episode Brett is joined by D.J. Kazmierczak, VP of Sales and Product Development at Panini America to discuss the launch of the WWE license with WWE Prizm. He shares how the partnership came to be and addresses the recent WWE <> Fanatics news. Follow D.J. : | Twitter | Instagram | Panini Follow Stacking Slabs: | Twitter | Instagram | Facebook | Tiktok...
In this episode Brett discusses why association and attachment are important to the way he collects. Also, he shares his thoughts on the WWE Prizm release and the hype that followed. Sign up for the Stacking Slabs Weekly Rip Newsletter using this link Sign up for Card Ladder and show your support for the show by using this link Follow Stacking Slabs: | Twitter | Instagram | Facebook | Tiktok...
In this conversation Brett sits has a conversation with Lauren Florio (@lfgoalie31) about her collecting history with Tom Brady, the relationships she's built along the way, and why the Hobby brings her happiness. Sign up for Card Ladder and show your support for the show by using this link Follow Lauren: | Instagram Follow Stacking Slabs: | Twitter | Instagram | Facebook | Tiktok...
In this episode Brett talks about a topic that he's been researching professionally (quality vs. quantity) and how it applies to the Hobby. There are a lot of conversations going on about growing the Hobby and he shares what's on his mind. Sign up for the Stacking Slabs Weekly Rip Newsletter using this link Sign up for Card Ladder and show your support for the show by using this link Follow Stacking Slabs: | Twitter | Instagram | Facebook | Tiktok...
In this episode Brett has a conversation with Mike DeMartino (@mikey.sportscards) about operating in the ever changing football card market. They discuss some of the recent off season transitions, what to look for in products, and how self fund your PC through anticipation and instinct. Sign up for Card Ladder and show your support for the show by using this link Follow Mike: | Instagram Follow Stacking Slabs: | Twitter | Instagram | Facebook | Tiktok...
In this episode Brett talks about the whacky week that was in the Hobby and what we can do to avoid activities that place obstacles in front of our escape as collectors. Sign up for the Stacking Slabs Weekly Rip Newsletter using this link Sign up for Card Ladder and show your support for the show by using this link Follow Stacking Slabs: | Twitter | Instagram | Facebook | Tiktok...
In this episode Brett talks with Lucas Kinser, Brand Manager at Panini about the upcoming launch of WWE Prizm. This is a big transition for wrestling card collectors and Lucas sheds some light on the process and gives some details at what to expect. Sign up for Card Ladder and show your support for the show by using this link Follow Panini America: | Website | Twitter | Instagram Follow Stacking Slabs: | Twitter | Instagram | Facebook | Tiktok...
Brett celebrates episode 200 of the Stacking Slabs Podcast and sends gratitude to the rest of the Hobby. He sheds a little bit of light on the news that took over the Hobby last week and dives into a discussion around quality vs. quantity. Sign up for the Stacking Slabs Weekly Rip Newsletter using this link Sign up for Card Ladder and show your support for the show by using this link Follow Stacking Slabs: | Twitter | Instagram | Facebook | Tiktok...
In this episode Brett sits down with Hall of Fame football card collector Ben Babcock (@brooklinbarrybright) to discuss his favorite sets and parallels. Ben has a significant LaDainian Tomlinson PC and shares the process he has gone through to build it. Sign up for Card Ladder and show your support for the show by using this link Follow Ben: | Instagram Follow Stacking Slabs: | Twitter | Instagram | Facebook | Tiktok...
The free agency period in the NFL is here and we've already seen a flurry of significant activity. Brady unretires after 2 months! Aaron Rodgers returns in Green Bay. Russell Wilson to Denver. Carson (cough cough) Wentz to Washington. What does this mean if we collect any of the players on the move? Brett explores this topic and gathers feedback from the community. Sign up for the Stacking Slabs Weekly Rip Newsletter using this link Sign up for Card Ladder and show your support for the show by u...
