Auction Talk #49 with Nic (@thewharfsportscards)
Auction Talk #49 with Nic (@thewharfsportscards)  
Podcast: Stacking Slabs
Published On: Thu Jan 30 2025
Description: Paul Skenes' debut patch card is one of the most talked-about auctions in the hobby, but is the noise around it justified? This week on Auction Talk, Nic is back in the saddle, and we’re diving into the speculation, skepticism, and trust issues collectors have with manufacturers.We also get into:The latest auction results and what they say about the state of the marketWhy rare cards showing up in private hands make some collectors uneasyThe psychology of hobby hype, from Prizm Nebula to MLB Debut PatchesThe ongoing mystery of why some of the greatest players’ cards remain underappreciatedPlus, we answer your mailbag questions on pricing multiples, private sales, and how taxes work with hobby funding.If you want to get smarter about auctions, buying, and selling, this one’s for youDon't forget to check out The Wharf Sports Cards for all of your consignment and card funding needs.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 PatreonBuy some fresh Stacking Slabs Merch[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 Nic: | Instagram | Website | #NORECENTCOMPS Newsletter ★ Support this podcast on Patreon ★