Stacking Slabs

The best collections start with connection.
In this episode, Katelyn is joined by Griff (@rockyscardboard), one of the hobby's most respected WNBA collectors and a passionate New York Liberty fan.
They discuss how Liberty fandom shaped his collection, why Sabrina Ionescu became a cornerstone of his PC, and how buying, selling, and collecting all work together to create a more rewarding hobby experience.
The conversation also explores eye appeal, collector psychology, the thrill of the chase, and why building relationships often matters as much as building a collection.
Whether you're a team collector, player collector, reseller, or somewhere in between, this episode offers a thoughtful look at what keeps collectors coming back.

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The best businesses in the hobby are not built one deal at a time.
They're built one relationship at a time.
Mike from MC Sports Cards returns to Passion to Profession to share why trust has become the foundation of one of the fastest-growing consignment businesses in the hobby.
We talk about what happens after the first transaction, why honesty wins over short-term revenue, how technology should support relationships instead of replace them, and why saying no has become one of the most important decisions in growing the business.
We also discuss the growth of high-end cards on eBay, what serious collectors expect from a consignment partner, how MC Sports Cards approaches customer service at scale, and why every interaction is an opportunity to earn another one.
Whether you're building a collection or building a business, this conversation is a reminder that reputation compounds.

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Product knowledge gets you in the door.
Systems determine how far you go.
In this episode of Hobby Jobs, I break down why the next generation of sports card businesses will be built on repeatable processes instead of founder instinct alone.
The hobby is getting bigger. Companies are hiring. Events are growing. Expectations are changing. That means the operators who build training, marketing, hiring, customer experience, and operating systems will have the edge.
Then I sit down with Ryan Johnson of Cardcollector2 live at Columbus Card Fest.
Ryan shares what it has been like to grow from a collector and content creator into the leader of a company with nearly 40 employees. We talk about launching Columbus Card Fest, building teams, making hiring decisions, balancing content with company building, and why people have become his biggest investment.
Whether you already work in the hobby or want to build your career here, this conversation offers a look at where the industry is headed and what skills will matter most.
Product knowledge helps you start.
Systems help you scale.

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WWE finally gave collectors plenty to talk about.
Adam and Ryan break down Night of Champions, Oba Femi's King of the Ring win, Sami Zayn capturing the World Heavyweight Championship, and what those moments mean for the wrestling card market.
Then the conversation shifts to something every collector should think about.
Are you chasing the biggest cards in the hobby? Building the best player collection? Or collecting the cards that mean something to you regardless of the market?
The guys introduce three collector personas that explain how people approach wrestling cards and why understanding your own style can make you a better collector.
Later in the episode, Troy from Wax Culture joins the show to share his path from Fanatics Live customer to one of wrestling's top breakers. It's a story about betting on yourself, building relationships, and why the wrestling card community continues to stand apart.
Topics include:
• Night of Champions reactions
• Oba Femi, Sami Zayn and card market impact
• The three wrestling card collector personas
• Triple H, Alexa Bliss and other recent market sales
• Wax Culture's growth on Fanatics Collect
• Wrestling Card Takeover at The National

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Chris Johnson reminded football fans why collecting is about more than championships.
After sharing his ALS diagnosis, collectors looked back at one of the most electric careers of the last 20 years. Pack and Brett revisit what made CJ2K special, why his cards matter, and why memorable seasons leave a lasting mark on the hobby.
The conversation then shifts into one of the biggest collector debates today.
Will vintage football cards ever break through? Why are Topps Chrome Superfractors selling at such a premium compared to Black Finite cards? And why do the biggest sales often come from patch autos while so many collectors chase shiny parallels?
Also in this episode:
 The greatest No. 54 linebackers 
 Bobby Wagner and Chuck Howley appreciation 
 Why football history feels overlooked 
 Wide receiver 1/1 sales from Card Ladder 
 National preparation and collector strategy 
If you collect football because of the players and the memories they created, this episode is for you.

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