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Podcast: Stacking Slabs
Episode: The Staging Area #11: Diving into the Hobby Middle Class
Description: Most collectors aren’t dropping five figures on a single card. In this episode of The Staging Area presented by dcsports87, Brett and Tory dig into the heart of the hobby — the middle class. They break down what defines the $1–$500 range, why these cards often get overlooked, and how collectors can thrive in this segment. They also cover:The rise of athlete integration in the hobbyEarly takeaways from Topps Basketball and Bowman UniversitySurging goat prices and what’s driving themWhy product pricing is disconnected from singles performanceThis is a grounded look at how most of us colle...