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Show Season Survival Guide with Kevin Randall (@DaCaptain37): Buying Strong, Selling Smart, and Avoiding Regret
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- May 21, 2026
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- 3609
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Summary
Show season is here. Fanatics Fest. The National. Midwest Monster. Local shows packed wall to wall. The energy around cards feels different right now. In this conversation, Brett sits down with Kevin Randall (@DaCaptain37) to talk through the realities of operating in the current market as both a collector and dealer. They discuss: Why rare goat cards continue to separate from the market The danger of treating every monster sale like a category reset Why hesitation at shows can cost you the card The growing divide between online and in-person deals How Kevin prepares inventory ahead of summer show season The emotional side of moving PC cards Why collectors need a game plan before entering Fanatics Fest or The National The difference between consolidating and escalating Why “comps” are no longer enough for rare cards This episode is filled with tactical advice for collectors heading into the busiest stretch of the hobby calendar. Sign up for Hobby Jobs and The Weekly Rip for free Get your free copy of Collecting For Keeps: Finding Meaning In A Hobby Built On Hype Start your 7 day free trial of Stacking Slabs Patreon Today [ Distributed on Sunday ] Sign up for the Stacking Slabs Weekly Rip Newsletter using this link Follow Stacking Slabs: | Twitter | Instagram | Facebook | Tiktok ★ Support this podcast on Patreon ★