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EPISODE · May 15, 2026 · 1H 21M

The Football Card Podcast #47: The Million Dollar Drought and the Truth About “High-End” Football Cards

from Stacking Slabs · host Brett McGrath

On Episode 47 of The Football Card Podcast, Brett and Pack Nicholson unpack one of the biggest questions in the hobby right now:Why hasn’t a football card sold for over $1 million in nearly 3 years? The conversation moves from Brady and Mahomes to PMGs, Kabooms, Gold Prizm, and the difference between expensive cards and true high-end cards. The guys challenge hobby language, collector behavior, and the way narratives shape value.They also dig into: Why football still trails basketball and baseball at the top of the market  The difference between institutional cards and collector cards  Why thoughtful collectors operate differently than the masses  Favorite NFL rule changes  Disney character NFL draft talk  New sales featuring Brady, Peyton Manning, Luther Burden, Patrick Willis, Saquon, and more If you collect football cards with intention, this episode is for you.Check out Card Ladder the official data partner of Stacking SlabsFollow The Football Card Podcast on Instagram for memes and stuff.Get your free copy of Collecting For Keeps: Finding Meaning In A Hobby Built On HypeGet exclusive content, promote your cards, and connect with other collectors who listen to the pod today by joining the Patreon: Join Stacking Slabs Podcast PatreonSign up for Hobby Jobs and The Weekly Rip for freeFollow Stacking Slabs: | Twitter | Instagram | Facebook | TiktokFollow Pack: | Instagram ★ Support this podcast on Patreon ★

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