Collecting to Connect: Glen Rice, 90s Scarcity, and the Hunt That Still Matters with Michael (@glenrice_90s_cards)

from Stacking Slabs · host Brett McGrath

Are you collecting to impress or to connect?In this episode, I sit down with Michael, known as @glenrice_90scards, to talk about what it really means to collect 90s cards in 2026.We cover:Growing up in Chicago during the Bulls eraDiscovering Glen Rice in the 1989 NCAA TournamentLiving through the rise of serial-numbered cards in real timeThe stress and relief of landing a 1997 Metal Universe PMG GreenWhy some of the best 90s cards aren’t PMGs or CredentialsThe reality of competing with deep-pocketed set buildersHow to approach one-of-ones in the 90sWhy patience still wins in this categoryMichael shares stories behind:1998 Metal Universe Ryan Sandberg PMG1997 Metal Universe Glen Rice PMG Green1997 Flair Showcase Legacy Masterpiece 1/11997 Skybox EX2001 Michael Jordan Jambalaya1997-98 Upper Deck Game JerseysIf you’ve ever felt priced out of the 90s.If you’ve ever wondered whether you’re chasing status or chasing meaning.If you’ve ever sent a message that said “Do you need this card?”This one is for you.Get your free copy of Collecting For Keeps: Finding Meaning In A Hobby Built On HypeStart your 7 day free trial of Stacking Slabs Patreon Today[Distributed on Sunday] Sign up for the Stacking Slabs Weekly Rip Newsletter using this linkFollow Stacking Slabs: | Twitter | Instagram | Facebook | Tiktok ★ Support this podcast on Patreon ★

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