Smashing BIN: Mike Trout Red and the Power of Contrarian Collecting with Jason (@contrarian_cards)

<p>Jason (@contrarian_cards) is back on Stacking Slabs, and this time he’s walking us through one of his boldest Buy It Now decisions: the 2021 Topps Chrome Sapphire Mike Trout Red /5 PSA 9.</p><p>We talk through what made this card worth smashing BIN, how it fits into his broader collecting style, and why going against the grain often leads to the most rewarding pickups.</p><p>From Trout to other cards he's chased this year, Jason breaks down his thought process as a collector who stays focused, intentional, and unapologetically contrarian.</p><p>If you’re trying to build a collection that reflects <em>your</em> perspective—not the hobby’s hype—this episode’s for you.</p><p><br>Start your <a href="https://patreon.com/StackingSlabs?utm_medium=unknown&amp;utm_source=join_link&amp;utm_campaign=creatorshare_creator&amp;utm_content=copyLink">7 day free trial of Stacking Slabs Patreon Today</a></p><p>[<strong>Distributed on Sunday</strong>] Sign up for the Stacking Slabs Weekly Rip Newsletter using this <a href="https://stackingslabs.substack.com/p/coming-soon?r=hjr6d&amp;utm_campaign=post&amp;utm_medium=web&amp;utm_source=copy">link</a></p><p>Follow Jason: | <a href="https://www.instagram.com/contrarian_cards/">Instagram</a><br>Follow Stacking Slabs: | <a href="https://twitter.com/stackingslabs">Twitter </a>| <a href="https://www.instagram.com/stackingslabs">Instagram </a>| <a href="https://www.facebook.com/StackingSlabs/">Facebook</a> | <a href="https://vm.tiktok.com/cvNbNG/">Tiktok</a></p> <strong> <a href="https://www.patreon.com/c/StackingSlabs" rel="payment" title="★ Support this podcast on Patreon ★">★ Support this podcast on Patreon ★</a> </strong>