The Football Card Podcast #20: The Truth About Prices, Passion, and Power Moves in Football Cards

Pack and Brett sit down with Chris McGill, cofounder of Card Ladder, to talk about the connection between data, emotion, and the collector’s mindset. They break down: The $93,000 Tom Brady Certified rookie sale and what it means for collectors Why some cards gain cultural significance while others stay hidden The market for Mahomes, NT shields, and why player-worn still matters The role of social media in shaping how we collect Chris’ McCaffrey Finite chase and how collectors balance logic and obsession This one’s packed with insights from one of the hobby’s sharpest minds. Whether you track the numbers or collect from the heart, this episode will hit home. Check out Card Ladder the official data partner of Stacking Slabs Vote for Heystack for Innovation of the Year Visit Heystack to explore their partner breaks. No more waiting. No more blurry screenshots. Just clear, instant access to what you hit. Follow 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 Hype 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 link Follow Stacking Slabs: | Twitter | Instagram | Facebook | Tiktok Follow Pack: | Instagram ★ Support this podcast on Patreon ★