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Podcast: Stacking Slabs
Episode: MEGA EPISODE: Inside PSA’s Spotlight Auction and a 90s Collector’s Conviction with Andy (@byebyebabycards)
Description: This is a two-part episode about conviction in a hobby that rarely slows down. I start with Justin Wickizer, Director of Marketplace at PSA, to unpack the thinking behind the PSA Vault Spotlight Auction. We talk about why PSA is leaning into curated auctions, how attention and storytelling shape outcomes, and what it means when high-end cards meet the reach of eBay. This part of the conversation pulls back the curtain on how institutions think about trust, visibility, and collector behavior in today’s market.Then the episode shifts from infrastructure to instinct. I’m joined by Andy...