Bridging Eras: Vintage, Values, and the Joy of Collecting with Tony (@tj.isonline)
Bridging Eras: Vintage, Values, and the Joy of Collecting with Tony (@tj.isonline)  
Podcast: Stacking Slabs
Published On: Fri May 09 2025
Description: In this collector conversation, I’m joined by Tony (@tj.isonline), a Philadelphia-based collector with a lifelong passion for cards, sports, and stories. From walking to games at the Vet as a kid to building a focused run of Mike Schmidt, Steve Carlton, Reggie Jackson, and Moe Berg, Tony shares how his collection bridges generations.We talk about:Growing up next to the Philly stadiums and how that shaped his fandomWhy collecting is more than cardboard—it's about memoriesHis Wilt Chamberlain run and how it connects vintage and modernBuilding shared collecting experiences with his sonLessons from years of collecting across cards, LEGO, Star Wars, and moreThis episode is a reminder of what collecting is really about—joy, relationships, and stories that span decades.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 linkCheck out Card Ladder the official data partner of Stacking SlabsFollow Stacking Slabs: | Twitter | Instagram | Facebook | TiktokFollow Tony: | Instagram ★ Support this podcast on Patreon ★