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The Collectibility of Chummy’s Custom Footwear with Colin Szumski
Season 1 Episode 54
Custom sneakers aren’t just footwear — they’re becoming collectibles.
In this episode of Collector Nation, Ryan Alford talks with Colin Szumski, found…
5 months, 2 weeks ago
Are Million-Dollar Cards Actually Smart Investments?
Season 1 Episode 53
Are million-dollar cards actually smart investments — or just headline fuel?
In this episode of Collector Nation, Ryan Alford is joined by Brian Ludde…
5 months, 3 weeks ago
The Goldin Touch: Building an Auction House Empire with Ken Goldin
Season 1 Episode 52
In this landmark episode of Collector Station, Ryan Alford welcomes Ken Goldin — founder of Goldin Auctions and star of Netflix’s King of Collectible…
5 months, 4 weeks ago
Understanding Card Value: Grades, Data, and Demand with Mike Baker and Brian Ludden
Season 1 Episode 51
The collectibles hobby is changing — and grading is at the center of that shift.
In this episode of Collector Nation, Ryan Alford sits down with Mike …
6 months ago
What We Learned After 50 Episodes With the Best in the Hobby
Season 1 Episode 50
In this special milestone episode of Collector Nation, Ryan Alford celebrates the first 50 episodes by revisiting the most powerful insights from the…
6 months ago
PSA Pricing, Super Bowl Card Hype & the Vintage Advantage
Season 1 Episode 49
The sports card hobby is evolving — and the old rules don’t always apply anymore.
In this episode of Collector Nation, host Ryan Alford is joined by h…
6 months, 1 week ago
Custom Over Commodity: Eric Wagenmaker on Reclaiming Memorabilia
Season 1 Episode 48
In this episode of Collector Nation, Ryan Alford welcomes Eric Wagenmaker, founder of Reclaim Customs, for a deep dive into custom memorabilia, creat…
6 months, 1 week ago
$5K LeBron Pull… Then a Jordan Rookie Walked Into the Shop
Season 1 Episode 47
In this episode of Collector Nation, Ryan Alford and Brian Ludden take listeners inside a week that perfectly captures today’s hobby — digital pulls,…
6 months, 2 weeks ago
Card Care, Grading, and the Line Between Preservation and Alteration | Kurts Card Care
Season 1 Episode 46
As the hobby grows more sophisticated, conversations around card care have become louder — and more misunderstood.
In this episode of Collector Nation…
6 months, 2 weeks ago
What Makes Something Collectible? Inside the Stories, Scarcity & Culture That Create Value
Season 1 Episode 45
What makes something collectible?
Is it scarcity? Nostalgia? Cultural relevance? Or the story behind it?
In Episode 45 of Collector Nation, Ryan Alford…
6 months, 3 weeks ago