{"type":"rich","version":"1.0","provider_name":"Transistor","provider_url":"https://transistor.fm","author_name":"Stacking Slabs","title":"Passion to Profession: Tait of Hoody's Collectibles on Building a Card Business from the Ground Up ","html":"<iframe width=\"100%\" height=\"180\" frameborder=\"no\" scrolling=\"no\" seamless src=\"https://share.transistor.fm/e/ce8ea19a\"></iframe>","width":"100%","height":180,"duration":2637,"description":"In this episode of Passion to Profession, a new series sponsored by eBay, I sit down with Tait, the owner of Hoody’s Collectibles, one of the top eBay sellers in the hobby. From flipping cards in a college apartment to running two successful retail locations, Tait shares how he turned his collecting passion into a thriving business.\nWe talk about:\nThe early days of Hoody’s, starting with a small consignment operation\nHow word-of-mouth and local shops helped grow his business\nThe challenges of scaling a consignment and retail operation\nWhy game-used memorabilia still holds value for collectors\nWhat makes eBay the best marketplace for high-end cards\nThe moment a 1917 Shoeless Joe Jackson walked into his store\nWe also dive into some incredible cards ending at auction—including a 1998 Skybox Noyz Boyz Michael Jordan PSA 10 that almost stayed in a screwdown forever.\nIf you’re a collector who’s thought about making a business out of your passion, this episode is for you.\nTune in, and don’t forget to follow Hoody’s Collectibles on eBay to stay up-to-date with their latest auctions.\n\nA special thank you to eBay for sponsoring Passion to Profession. The biggest and best marketplace to buy your next favorite trading card.\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\nCheck out Card Ladder the official data partner of Stacking Slabs\nFollow Stacking Slabs: | Twitter | Instagram | Facebook | Tiktok\nFollow Mike: | Instagram | eBay Store | Website","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}