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EPISODE · Feb 24, 2026 · 45 MIN

The Staging Area #19: The Super Bowl Effect, Brand Moves, and the Volume Game

from Stacking Slabs · host Brett McGrath

You don’t plan to consign. Then a card pops up that you can’t ignore.In this episode of The Staging Area presented by dcsports87, Brett and Tory talk through the real decisions collectors make when opportunity hits. What moves from the PC pile to the sell pile. Why “being responsible” sometimes means shipping a big box to consignment.They unpack:The Super Bowl eBay Live activation in San FranciscoWhat brand exposure really means when you’re building for the long termHow volume forces companies like PSA and dcsports87 to make tough operational decisionsThe Drake Maye hype cycle and what the data shows after the lossWhy infrastructure today feels different than 2021And whether release consistency even exists anymoreThis is a conversation about scaling, adaptability, and playing the long game in a hobby that moves fast.If you’re trying to make better decisions with your cards and your capital, this one is for you.A special thank you to dcsports87 for supporting this series. Check out dcsports87 for your eBay consignment needs and visit the dcsports87 eBay store to find great cards ending every night.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 Patreon[Distributed on Sunday] Sign up for the Stacking Slabs Weekly Rip Newsletter using this linkFollow dcsports87: | Website | eBay | Instagram | Twitter  Follow Stacking Slabs: | Twitter | Instagram | Facebook | Tiktok ★ Support this podcast on Patreon ★

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