In this Thanksgiving week flagship episode of Stacking Slabs, Brett dives into the mindset of paying up for rare and scarce cards. He shares personal stories about adding key pieces to his collection and unpacks the psychology behind true collector conviction. From understanding the differences between rarity and scarcity to embracing flexibility when navigating last comps, this episode offers actionable insights for collectors of all levels. What cards in your collection are worth paying up for? Listen in and reflect on what drives your collecting decisions. Timestamps: 0:00 – Thanksgiving reflections and goals: 10,000 calories and football4:40 – Why consistency matters in the collecting journey5:30 – Paying up: The mindset and why it matters6:25 – Personal examples of paying up for rare cards11:00 – Breaking down rarity vs. scarcity and their impact on card values17:50 – The role of conviction in paying up21:00 – How emotional connection influences collecting decisions22:45 – Rarity and scarcity in action: Market dynamics and collector behavior25:00 – Reflecting on your collection: What’s worth paying up for?Buy some new gear at the SSP Merch Stand Subscribe to the Stacking Slabs YouTube Page Get 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 [Distributed on Sunday] Sign up for the Stacking Slabs Weekly Rip Newsletter using this link Check out Card Ladder the official data partner of Stacking Slabs Follow Stacking Slabs: | Twitter | Instagram | Facebook | Tiktok