446 episodes

Welcome to the Stacking Slabs, a podcast for sports cards collectors. There's been a tremendous amount of change to our Hobby over the last few years and the one constant has been the passion from the collecting community. Stacking Slabs is built by the collector and lives to tell stories for the collector.

Stacking Slabs Brett McGrath

    • Leisure
    • 4.7 • 130 Ratings

Welcome to the Stacking Slabs, a podcast for sports cards collectors. There's been a tremendous amount of change to our Hobby over the last few years and the one constant has been the passion from the collecting community. Stacking Slabs is built by the collector and lives to tell stories for the collector.

    The Process of Landing a Card You've Got No Business Owning with John (@packnicholson)

    The Process of Landing a Card You've Got No Business Owning with John (@packnicholson)

    In today's collector conversation John (@packnicholson) returns to the podcast to discuss his recent acquisition of the 2012-2013 LeBron James Select Gold Prizm /10. He shares why he needed this card and the process that he went through in order to secure it for his collection. 
    Get exclusive content, promote your cards, and connect with other collectors who listen to the pod today by joining the Patreon:Join Stacking Slabs Podcast Patreon
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    • 36 min
    Auction Talk #14 with Nic (@thewharfsportscards)

    Auction Talk #14 with Nic (@thewharfsportscards)

    We're back with Auction Talk! In this week's episode Brett and Nic cover the moment when you realize that you need a card, advantages of not going to The National, trends they're spotting, and auctions that are catching their attention. 
    Don't forget to check out The Wharf Sports Cards for all of your consignment needs.
    Get exclusive content, promote your cards, and connect with other collectors who listen to the pod today by joining the Patreon:Join Stacking Slabs Podcast Patreon
    [Distributed on Sunday] Sign up for the Stacking Slabs Weekly Rip Newsletter using this link
    Check out Card Ladder the official data partner of Stacking Slabs
    Follow Stacking Slabs: | Twitter | Instagram | Facebook | TiktokFollow Nic: | Instagram | Website | #NORECENTCOMPS Newsletter

    • 1 hr 28 min
    The Process for Setting Up Deals Before Big Shows

    The Process for Setting Up Deals Before Big Shows

    We're two months away from The National and plenty of other big shows happening this Summer. Brett shares the process he uses to set up deals in advance of shows to make sure he avoids as much aimless meandering as possible. 
    Get exclusive content, promote your cards, and connect with other collectors who listen to the pod today by joining the Patreon:Join Stacking Slabs Podcast Patreon
    [Distributed on Sunday] Sign up for the Stacking Slabs Weekly Rip Newsletter using this link
    Check out Card Ladder the official data partner of Stacking Slabs
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    • 22 min
    Making Decisions with a Collector First Mindset with Ryan Hoge, President at PSA

    Making Decisions with a Collector First Mindset with Ryan Hoge, President at PSA

    Today, Stacking Slabs Podcast launches a new content series in partnership with PSA. On this episode Brett talks with Ryan Hoge, President at PSA about how their team makes decisions with a collector first mindset. Ryan discusses recent news like the new holders and eBay partnership. Also, he dives into topics like the 2021 backlog, counterfeit cards, and the role of technology in the hobby.
    Check out PSA for all of your grading and authentication needs. 
    Get exclusive content, promote your cards, and connect with other collectors who listen to the pod today by joining the Patreon:Join Stacking Slabs Podcast Patreon
    [Distributed on Sunday] Sign up for the Stacking Slabs Weekly Rip Newsletter using this link
    Check out Card Ladder the official data partner of Stacking Slabs
    Follow Stacking Slabs: | Twitter | Instagram | Facebook | TiktokFollow Ryan: | Instagram | PSA

    • 47 min
    Curating Auctions for a Specific Segment with Josh at 90s Auctions (@midwestvintagecards)

    Curating Auctions for a Specific Segment with Josh at 90s Auctions (@midwestvintagecards)

    In the Friday conversation Josh at 90s Auctions (@midwestvintagecards) returns to the podcast to discuss curating auctions for a specific segment of the hobby. I'm a big believer that the more we shrink the sea and connect like-minded collectors the more our hobby will grow.
    90s Auctions has an auction running now that ends on June 2, 2024. Check out the cards mentioned on the podcast and more here.
    Sign up for the Stacking Slabs Weekly Rip Newsletter using this link
    Follow Stacking Slabs: | Twitter | Instagram | Facebook | TiktokFollow Josh: | InstagramFollow 90s Auctions: Instagram | Website

    • 37 min
    Auction Talk #13 with Nic (@thewharfsportscards)

    Auction Talk #13 with Nic (@thewharfsportscards)

    We're back with Auction Talk! In this week's episode Brett and Nic cover the process of consolidation, boomerang cards, thinking about value from a player vs. set collection, and of course all of the auctions that are making them happy right now. Nic spends some time discussing the recent 2017 Select Gold Field Level Patrick Mahomes RC that just sold and more.
    Don't forget to check out The Wharf Sports Cards for all of your consignment needs. 
    Get exclusive content, promote your cards, and connect with other collectors who listen to the pod today by joining the Patreon:Join Stacking Slabs Podcast Patreon
    [Distributed on Sunday] Sign up for the Stacking Slabs Weekly Rip Newsletter using this link
    Check out Card Ladder the official data partner of Stacking Slabs
    Follow Stacking Slabs: | Twitter | Instagram | Facebook | TiktokFollow Nic: | Instagram | Website | #NORECENTCOMPS Newsletter

    • 1 hr 24 min

Customer Reviews

4.7 out of 5
130 Ratings

130 Ratings

Jsc1987 ,

Love this podcast!

Thanks for the awesome content!

jrob2021! ,

Keep it up

Love your content! Keep it up! (Go Celtics)!

ModestDanny ,

Best sports card Podcast

Brett always keeps it 100. Great pod and perfect running time every episode. Five stars!

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