{"type":"rich","version":"1.0","provider_name":"Transistor","provider_url":"https://transistor.fm","author_name":"Stacking Slabs","title":"The Staging Area #11: Diving into the Hobby Middle Class ","html":"<iframe width=\"100%\" height=\"180\" frameborder=\"no\" scrolling=\"no\" seamless src=\"https://share.transistor.fm/e/51844757\"></iframe>","width":"100%","height":180,"duration":2965,"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.\nThey also cover:\nThe rise of athlete integration in the hobby\nEarly takeaways from Topps Basketball and Bowman University\nSurging goat prices and what’s driving them\nWhy product pricing is disconnected from singles performance\nThis is a grounded look at how most of us collect — smart, intentional, and focused on what truly matters.\nA special thank you to dcsports87 for supporting this series. Check out dcsports87 for your eBay consignment needs and visit the dcsports87 eBay store to find great cards ending every night.\nGet your free copy of Collecting For Keeps: Finding Meaning In A Hobby Built On Hype\nGet 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\n[Distributed on Sunday] Sign up for the Stacking Slabs Weekly Rip Newsletter using this link\nFollow dcsports87: | Website | eBay | Instagram | Twitter  \nFollow Stacking Slabs: | Twitter | Instagram | Facebook | Tiktok","thumbnail_url":"https://img.transistorcdn.com/MBEEY6L_Eg3XlTtfD_e6LB4wbm-JGqV-0i2jbmCO4I0/rs:fill:0:0:1/w:400/h:400/q:60/mb:500000/aHR0cHM6Ly9pbWct/dXBsb2FkLXByb2R1/Y3Rpb24udHJhbnNp/c3Rvci5mbS9zaG93/LzEwMDA3LzE1ODc5/MTIzMzAtYXJ0d29y/ay5qcGc.webp","thumbnail_width":300,"thumbnail_height":300}