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Pristine Auction: Why $1 No-Reserve Auctions Are Changing the Hobby
Season 1 Episode 74
In this episode of Collector Nation, Ryan Alford talks with Jared Kavlie, Founder of Pristine Auction, about the evolution of one of the fastest-grow…
3 months, 1 week ago
Is Topps Taking Over the Hobby? FIFA, WNBA, and What’s Next
Season 1 Episode 73
In this episode of Collector Nation, Ryan Alford, Brian Ludden, and Bella Shafer discuss the latest trends and developments in the trading card and c…
3 months, 1 week ago
Inside VeeFriends: Building a New IP in the Modern Collectibles Market with Zachary Owings
Season 1 Episode 72
In 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 …
3 months, 2 weeks ago
The National 2026: What to Expect at the Hobby’s Biggest Event in Sports Cards & Collectibles
Season 1 Episode 71
In this episode of Collector Nation, Ryan Alford sits down with Shane Winn from The National Sports Collectors Convention to explore the growth and i…
3 months, 2 weeks ago
How Flippers Turn Cheap Cards Into Real Money With American Arbitrage
Season 1 Episode 70
In this episode of Collector Nation, Ryan Alford talks with Cary Williams of American Arbitrage Cards about how the sports card hobby has evolved int…
3 months, 3 weeks ago
The Truth Behind Card Comps in the Current Market
Season 1 Episode 69
In this episode of Collector Nation, Ryan Alford, Brian Ludden, and Bella Shafer explore the current state of the trading card market, focusing on pr…
3 months, 4 weeks ago
The New Card Shop Model: Inside Bleeker Trading’s Community, Experience, and Entertainment
Season 1 Episode 68
In this episode of Collector Nation, Ryan Alford sits down with Matt Winkelried to explore how modern card shops are evolving beyond traditional reta…
4 months ago
Breaking Down the Topps Conference: New Products, Licensing & Shop Allocation
Season 1 Episode 67
In this episode of Collector Nation, Ryan Alford, Brian Ludden, and Bella Shafer take a closer look at the current state of the trading card industry…
4 months ago
Grading 101: What Separates a 10 from an 8 with the World’s Best Grader | Mike Baker
Season 1 Episode 66
In this episode of Collector Nation, Ryan Alford is joined by grading expert Mike Baker to break down the fundamentals of card grading.
Mike walks thr…
4 months, 1 week ago
Junk Wax 2.0? Breaking Down Overproduction, Parallels & Pricing in Today’s Hobby
Season 1 Episode 65
In this episode of Collector Nation, Ryan Alford is joined by Leonard from ONIT to break down one of the biggest questions in the hobby—are we headin…
4 months, 1 week ago