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What PSA Hiring 1,000 Graders and Expansion Will Mean For the Hobby
May 22, 2026Ryan Alford and Brian Ludden are back to break down what is really happening beneath the surface of the hobby right now. This episode covers PSA’s reported hiring push, the challenge of maintaining g...
Tyler “T-Pott” Nethercott: Why Grading Is More Inconsistent Than Collectors Want to Admit | Sports Card Investor
May 19, 2026Ryan Alford sits down with Tyler “T-Pott” Nethercott from Sports Card Investor and Market Movers for a deep conversation about what is really happening inside the hobby right now. From collection dat...
eBay rejected GameStop’s Takeover Proposal… What this means for the hobby
May 15, 2026Ryan Alford and Brian Ludden are back to talk about what is actually changing in the hobby — not just on the surface, but underneath it. This episode covers the hobby’s messy pricing reality, the lim...
Pristine Auction: Why $1 No-Reserve Auctions Are Changing the Hobby
May 12, 2026In this episode of Collector Nation, Ryan Alford talks with Jared Kavlie, Founder of Pristine Auction, about the evolution of one of the fastest-growing auction platforms in the collectibles space. J...
Is Topps Taking Over the Hobby? FIFA, WNBA, and What’s Next
May 08, 2026In this episode of Collector Nation, Ryan Alford, Brian Ludden, and Bella Shafer discuss the latest trends and developments in the trading card and collectibles market. Brian shares insights from the...
Inside VeeFriends: Building a New IP in the Modern Collectibles Market with Zachary Owings
May 05, 2026In this episode of Collector Nation, Ryan Alford sits down with Zachary Owings from VeeFriends to explore how one of the most talked-about brands in the hobby is being built from the ground up. The c...
The National 2026: What to Expect at the Hobby’s Biggest Event in Sports Cards & Collectibles
May 01, 2026In this episode of Collector Nation, Ryan Alford sits down with Shane Winn from The National Sports Collectors Convention to explore the growth and impact of the hobby’s largest annual event. The dis...
How Flippers Turn Cheap Cards Into Real Money With American Arbitrage
Apr 28, 2026In this episode of Collector Nation, Ryan Alford talks with Cary Williams of American Arbitrage Cards about how the sports card hobby has evolved into a full-fledged business opportunity. Cary shares...
The Truth Behind Card Comps in the Current Market
Apr 24, 2026In this episode of Collector Nation, Ryan Alford, Brian Ludden, and Bella Shafer explore the current state of the trading card market, focusing on pricing dynamics, selling strategy, and how collector...
The New Card Shop Model: Inside Bleeker Trading’s Community, Experience, and Entertainment
Apr 21, 2026In this episode of Collector Nation, Ryan Alford sits down with Matt Winkelried to explore how modern card shops are evolving beyond traditional retail. Matt shares his journey from rediscovering the...