Card Ladder Confidential #10 with Chris (@chris_hoj) and Josh (cardboard_chronicles) from Card Ladder
Podcast: Stacking SlabsPublished On: Tue Jul 22 2025
Description: Chris and Josh from Card Ladder are back for another round of Card Ladder Confidential, and this one’s locked in on collector psychology, dealer dynamics, and market truths heading into The National.We open with the one card each of us would do anything to acquire at the show—and why. From there, we get into the real forces shaping collector behavior, including:Why proximity and relationships drive more deals than marketplacesThe mental traps collectors fall into when buying at big showsWhat Shai Gilgeous-Alexander's price dip really meansA behind-the-scenes look at June's $306M in tracked salesThe influence of repackers on Kabooms, Downtowns, and collector decisionsPrizm Gold vs. Gold Kaboom: where collectors actually standAnd of course, we bring the receipts—real data, real sales, and real talk about what matters right now in the hobby.If you're a collector heading to Rosemont or someone tracking trends from home, this one is required listening.Check out Card Ladder the official data partner of Stacking SlabsGet 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 Josh: | InstagramFollow Chris: | InstagramFollow Card Ladder: | Instagram | YouTube | WebsiteFollow Stacking Slabs: | Twitter | Instagram | Facebook | Tiktok ★ Support this podcast on Patreon ★
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