In this episode Brett talks about a recent trade he made that allowed him to complete a run he's been working on over the past 3 years. He discusses the importance of relationships and shares some feedback from the community. Sign up for the Stacking Slabs Weekly Rip Newsletter using this link Follow Stacking Slabs: | Twitter | Instagram | Facebook | Tiktok...
Aug 23, 2023•29 min•Ep. 347
In this episode Brett chats with Mikey Osborn (@mikeyinthehobby) about his recent acquisition of the 1998 Skybox E-X 2001 Randy Moss Essential Credentials Future /6. He discusses the persistence, process, and deal made to obtain one of the most significant modern day football cards out there. Sign up for the Stacking Slabs Weekly Rip Newsletter using this link Follow Stacking Slabs: | Twitter | Instagram | Facebook | Tiktok Follow Mikey: | Instagram...
Aug 18, 2023•37 min•Ep. 346
In this episode Brett talks about how he thinks about communicating to other collectors when they have a card he wants, but they don't want to sell. He shares a recent example and the process he goes through. Sign up for the Stacking Slabs Weekly Rip Newsletter using this link Follow Stacking Slabs: | Twitter | Instagram | Facebook | Tiktok...
Aug 16, 2023•30 min•Ep. 345
In this episode Brett talks with collection/magician Graeme Reed (@wrestlingcardwizard) about his passion for collecting. He offers recommendations on the best ways to find your footing as a collector in 2023 and beyond. Sign up for the Stacking Slabs Weekly Rip Newsletter using this link Follow Stacking Slabs: | Twitter | Instagram | Facebook | Tiktok Follow Graeme: | Instagram...
Aug 11, 2023•50 min•Ep. 344
In this episode Brett talks about how his Peyton Manning Group chat banded together like brothers to protect their niche of the Hobby by calling out some funny business. Sign up for the Stacking Slabs Weekly Rip Newsletter using this link Follow Stacking Slabs: | Twitter | Instagram | Facebook | Tiktok...
Aug 09, 2023•23 min•Ep. 343
In this episode Brett talks with John Walaszek (@packnicholson) about the moves he made at The National and the things he'll take with him on his collecting journey. Sign up for the Stacking Slabs Weekly Rip Newsletter using this link Follow Stacking Slabs: | Twitter | Instagram | Facebook | Tiktok Follow Adam: | Twitter | Instagram | Sports Cards Uncensored...
Aug 04, 2023•53 min•Ep. 342
In this episode Brett shares his experience at the 2023 National by discussing the show, people he met, and cards he grabbed. Sign up for the Stacking Slabs Weekly Rip Newsletter using this link Follow Stacking Slabs: | Twitter | Instagram | Facebook | Tiktok...
Aug 02, 2023•27 min•Ep. 341
In this episode Brett talks with Adam Gellman (@wwegellman) about throwing a wrestling card event at the National. He shares his passion for the segment of the Hobby and discusses the importance of community building. Email chicagomainevent2023@gmail.com to get on the list for the Chicago Main Event Sign up for the Stacking Slabs Weekly Rip Newsletter using this link Follow Stacking Slabs: | Twitter | Instagram | Facebook | Tiktok Follow Adam: | Twitter | Instagram | Sports Cards Uncensored...
Jul 28, 2023•43 min•Ep. 340
In this episode Brett welcomes everyone to the National week and shares what he's looking forward to about the big show. Sign up for the Stacking Slabs Weekly Rip Newsletter using this link Follow Stacking Slabs: | Twitter | Instagram | Facebook | Tiktok...
Jul 26, 2023•25 min•Ep. 339
Brett talks with Kevin Randall (@dacaptain37) about the mindset and mentality from the dealer perspective going into The National. The goal of this conversation is for anyone walking the show to understand the goals of the people who you're trying to make deals with next week at The National. Sign up for the Stacking Slabs Weekly Rip Newsletter using this link Follow Stacking Slabs: | Twitter | Instagram | Facebook | Tiktok Follow Dacaptain37: | Instagram...
Jul 21, 2023•46 min•Ep. 338
In this episode Brett talks about a recent once in a lifetime opportunity to enhance a current PC and the process he went through to take advantage of it on the heels of saving for The National. Sign up for the Stacking Slabs Weekly Rip Newsletter using this link Follow Stacking Slabs: | Twitter | Instagram | Facebook | Tiktok...
Jul 19, 2023•27 min•Ep. 337
In this episode Brett chats with long time collector Rob (masshole_sportscards) about his love for going high and wide into specific sets that shape his collecting. He discusses patch sets that he goes all-in on that might not be a part of the mainstream conversation. Sign up for the Stacking Slabs Weekly Rip Newsletter using this link Follow Stacking Slabs: | Twitter | Instagram | Facebook | Tiktok Follow Rob: | Instagram...
Jul 14, 2023•48 min•Ep. 336
In this episode Brett talks about the joys of going high and wide into sets and products that you love. Also, he shares talks about answering the question, "What do we want as collectors?". Sign up for the Stacking Slabs Weekly Rip Newsletter using this link Follow Stacking Slabs: | Twitter | Instagram | Facebook | Tiktok...
Jul 12, 2023•25 min•Ep. 335
Brett chats with his brother Kyle McGrath (@mcgrathcards) about his collecting evolution and preparing for The National. Sign up for the Stacking Slabs Weekly Rip Newsletter using this link Follow Stacking Slabs: | Twitter | Instagram | Facebook | Tiktok Follow Kyle: | Instagram...
Jul 07, 2023•29 min•Ep. 334
In this episode Brett talks about the manufactured hype around unproven players and what to look out for as we enter The National SZN. Sign up for the Stacking Slabs Weekly Rip Newsletter using this link Follow Stacking Slabs: | Twitter | Instagram | Facebook | Tiktok...
Jul 05, 2023•26 min•Ep. 333
In this episode Brett talks with vintage collector Pete (@sportscardpete) about the process he creates to maintain order in his PC. They discuss the differences and similarities between vintage and modern collectors and more. Sign up for the Stacking Slabs Weekly Rip Newsletter using this link Follow Pete: | Instagram Follow Stacking Slabs: | Twitter | Instagram | Facebook | Tiktok...
Jun 30, 2023•35 min•Ep. 332
In this episode Brett talks about a survey that he ran with the audience and the data that came out the other side in regards to top challenges collectors face in the Hobby. Sign up for the Stacking Slabs Weekly Rip Newsletter using this link Follow Stacking Slabs: | Twitter | Instagram | Facebook | Tiktok...
Jun 28, 2023•29 min•Ep. 331
Brett talks with Austin Carlson (@carlson_cards) about his new podcast and the power behind collector stories in our Hobby. Sign up for the Stacking Slabs Weekly Rip Newsletter using this link Follow Austin: | Instagram Follow Stacking Slabs: | Twitter | Instagram | Facebook | Tiktok...
Jun 23, 2023•56 min•Ep. 330
In this episode Brett talks about the first 5 things he's doing to prepare for The National in July. He shares what he's prioritizing and the process he's using before the big show next month. Sign up for the Stacking Slabs Weekly Rip Newsletter using this link Follow Stacking Slabs: | Twitter | Instagram | Facebook | Tiktok...
Jun 21, 2023•26 min•Ep. 329
In this episode Jason(@sportfish_cardcollector) and Griffin (@squidy.collectibles) share their passion for collecting Tom Brady and Lionel Messi. Also, the two give a lot of good advice in preparing for The National 2023. Sign up for the Stacking Slabs Weekly Rip Newsletter using this link Follow Jason: | Instagram Follow Griffin: | Instagram Follow Stacking Slabs: | Twitter | Instagram | Facebook | Tiktok...
Jun 16, 2023•49 min•Ep. 328
In this episode Brett polled his Instagram audience and asked the question, "Who gets the most Hobby love with fewest accolades". He shares the results and discusses why championships aren't always everything when it comes to collectibility. Sign up for the Stacking Slabs Weekly Rip Newsletter using this link Follow Stacking Slabs: | Twitter | Instagram | Facebook | Tiktok...
Jun 14, 2023•27 min•Ep. 327
Chris McGill (@chris_hoj) from the Card Ladder team joins SSP to talk about the current state of the card market. Brett and Chris dig into questions like, "How much further can we drop? How close are we to 2019? Have we reached the point where we'd be in 2023 if the pandemic boom never occurred?". 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: | Instag...
Jun 09, 2023•1 hr 4 min•Ep. 326
In this episode Brett talks about leaning into the super power of avoiding the hobby mainstream vortex and creating rules to mitigate risk Sign up for the Stacking Slabs Weekly Rip Newsletter using this link Follow Stacking Slabs: | Twitter | Instagram | Facebook | Tiktok...
Jun 07, 2023•26 min•Ep. 325
In this episode Brett chats with Ryan (@mindcycle_cards) about his excitement around the Nuggets in the Finals, how that impacts his collection, and the building of the Hobby Boards for the collecting community. Sign up for the Stacking Slabs Weekly Rip Newsletter using this link Join the Hobby Boards Follow Ryan: | Instagram | YouTube Follow Stacking Slabs: | Twitter | Instagram | Facebook | Tiktok...
Jun 02, 2023•35 min•Ep. 324
In this episode Brett discusses the importance of understanding the motivations and desires of Hobby participants and the value he puts on premium exchanges. Sign up for the Stacking Slabs Weekly Rip Newsletter using this link Follow Stacking Slabs: | Twitter | Instagram | Facebook | Tiktok...
May 31, 2023•24 min•Ep. 323
In this episode Brett chats with collector Khalil Randell (@noirkhalil) about his favorite sets and products that are outside of what we see every day on Instagram. He discusses where his collecting passion comes from and why he wrote a book about sports cards. Sign up for the Stacking Slabs Weekly Rip Newsletter using this link Follow Khalil: | Instagram | Book Follow Stacking Slabs: | Twitter | Instagram | Facebook | Tiktok...
May 26, 2023•42 min•Ep. 322
In this episode Brett discusses his recent move, shares how cards helped take his mind off the chaos, and discusses some of the recent deals that he has made. Sign up for the Stacking Slabs Weekly Rip Newsletter using this link Follow Stacking Slabs: | Twitter | Instagram | Facebook | Tiktok...
May 24, 2023•23 min•Ep. 321
***Sorry, had some Zoom issues that impacted audio quality In this episode Brett chats with Chris (@publius13) about the 100 card box that he is curating and he shares some perspective on current Hobby happenings. Sign up for the Stacking Slabs Weekly Rip Newsletter using this link Follow Stacking Slabs: | Twitter | Instagram | Facebook | Tiktok...
May 19, 2023•57 min•Ep. 320
In this episode Brett discusses a piece of feedback that he got from a listener and ways he's thinking about building awareness on topics that impact the collector experience in the Hobby. Sign up for the Stacking Slabs Weekly Rip Newsletter using this link Follow Stacking Slabs: | Twitter | Instagram | Facebook | Tiktok...
May 17, 2023•31 min•Ep. 319
Brett chats with long time collector Paul Wardle (@wardle_kombat) about the many different lanes that he collects in and the benefits that come along the way. Sign up for the Stacking Slabs Weekly Rip Newsletter using this link Follow Paul: | Instagram Follow Stacking Slabs: | Twitter | Instagram | Facebook | Tiktok...
May 12, 2023•47 min•Ep. 318