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Trading Cards & Collectibles Podcast is your front-row seat to the stories, strategy, and live action across the entire collectibles universe as the home for the hobby on the Radcast Network. Cards, kicks, vintage, digital collectibles - if it has a story or a market, we cover it. Hosted by marketing disruptor and creator Ryan Alford, each episode blends real market news, on-air pack rips, honest product reviews, and conversations with athletes, investors, creators, and hobby influencers. We even take it live on eBay, selling what we pull so you can follow the journey from pack to purchase.
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- 2 days ago45 min
Inside a Massive Scottie Pippen Collection + Why 90s Inserts Are Heating Up
Ryan Alford and Bella are back with a packed Collector Nation weekly episode covering some of the biggest stories moving through the hobby, starting with the launch of Pokémon’s 30th Celebration. Demand is already intense at Collector Station, and the conversation turns to the reported $20,000 Blue Mew sale and what the early frenzy says about the strength of Pokémon collecting. They also break down a major shift in card grading as Beckett reopens with a $17.99 value option while PSA continues working through a 9.9 million-card backlog. Ryan and Bella discuss pricing, turnaround times, brand value and why this could be an important window for Beckett to regain ground in the grading market. The episode also covers the early football card winners and losers, a major jump in a 1997 Metal Universe Michael Jordan, the huge Scottie Pippen insert collection that walked into Collector Station, a record-setting Mickey Mantle photograph, Ken Griffey Jr.’s massive graded population and the multimillion-dollar Cooper Flagg 1/1. Topics Covered Pokémon 30th Celebration The reported $20,000 Blue Mew Pokémon demand at Collector Station Beckett grading reopening Beckett’s value pricing PSA’s grading backlog The current state of card grading Jackson Dart and Caleb Williams cards Trevor Lawrence’s market Drake Maye, Bo Nix and Marvin Harrison Jr. 1990s basketball inserts Michael Jordan Metal Universe growth Scottie Pippen inserts The $3 million Mickey Mantle photograph 200,000 graded Ken Griffey Jr. rookies Cooper Flagg’s card shop The Cooper Flagg 1/1 auction 🔗 Links Mentioned in This Episode Collector Nation Website: https://thecollectornation.com Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/thecollectornation_ TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@thecollectornation YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@thecollectornation Collector Station Website: https://thecollectorstation.com Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/thecollectorstation Ryan Alford Website: https://www.ryanalford.com Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/ryanalford ⭐ If you enjoyed this episode, follow Collector Nation, leave a 5-star review, and share it with another collector.
- 5 days ago33 min
Are Game-Worn Jerseys the Most UNDERVALUED Assets in Sports?!
Rob Gough joins Ryan Alford to discuss one of the most significant pieces of Michael Jordan memorabilia to come to market: the white jersey Jordan wore during Game 3 of the 1998 NBA Finals. Rob shares how he tracked the jersey down, why he eventually decided it was time to sell and why he believes the best game-worn pieces from iconic athletes remain undervalued compared with other alternative assets. He also reveals that the jersey already has a $10 million bid and explains why he believes it could ultimately reach $100 million. Ryan and Rob also discuss Rob’s broader collection, including his former 1952 Topps Mickey Mantle PSA 9, a rare Kobe Bryant Credentials PSA 10 and Dennis Rodman’s jersey from the 1998 NBA Finals. The conversation then expands into Rob’s approach to collecting, alternative assets and his plans for the World Jai Alai League. Topics Covered Michael Jordan’s 1998 Finals jersey Hunting down historically important memorabilia Why Rob Gough is selling the jersey The existing $10 million bid Could the jersey reach $100 million? Game-worn memorabilia vs. sports cards Why iconic jerseys may be undervalued Rob’s $5.2 million Mickey Mantle purchase Kobe Bryant Credentials PSA 10 Dennis Rodman’s Finals jersey Collecting the best of the best Sports memorabilia as an alternative asset The future of high-end collecting Rob’s World Jai Alai League acquisition The future of Jai Alai 🔗 Links Mentioned in This Episode Collector Nation Website: https://thecollectornation.com Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/thecollectornation TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@thecollectornation YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@thecollectornation Collector Station Website: https://thecollectorstation.com Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/thecollectorstation Ryan Alford Website: https://www.ryanalford.com Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/ryanalford World Jai Alai League Website: https://jaialai.com Rob Gough Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/robg/ ⭐ If you enjoyed this episode, follow Collector Nation, leave a 5-star review, and share it with another collector.
- 1 weeks ago38 min
NFL Kickoff: Drake Maye Cards, Arch Manning Hype & the 1986 Fleer Jordan
Football season is officially underway, and Ryan Alford and Bella are breaking down what that means for the football card market. With an unusually strange rookie quarterback class and none of the rookie QBs expected to start, they discuss which players collectors should actually be watching and where value could emerge as the season develops. Ryan and Bella also react to Drake Maye’s three-interception fourth quarter and discuss whether his current card prices accurately reflect what he has proven on the field. Ryan still believes in Maye’s long-term potential, but the question becomes whether a dip is coming and, if it does, whether collectors should buy it. The conversation also covers Arch Manning’s exclusive Topps deal, the impact of his family name on his card market and the latest installment of Collector Nation’s Iconic Cards series featuring the 1986 Fleer #57 Michael Jordan, including Ryan’s childhood connection to one of basketball collecting’s most recognizable cards. Topics Covered The start of football card season The rookie quarterback market Why no rookie QBs are starting Football rookies to watch Drake Maye’s card prices Drake Maye’s three-interception fourth quarter Is Drake Maye a buy on a dip? Caleb Williams vs. Drake Maye Arch Manning’s exclusive Topps deal The Manning name and card-market hype Bowman Football prospects 1986 Fleer Michael Jordan #57 What makes the Jordan card iconic Ryan’s childhood Jordan collecting story Collector Nation app and collection tools 🔗 Links Mentioned in This Episode Collector Nation Website: https://thecollectornation.com Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/thecollectornation_ TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@thecollectornation YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@thecollectornation Collector Station Website: https://thecollectorstation.com Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/thecollectorstation Ryan Alford Website: https://www.ryanalford.com Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/ryanalford ⭐ If you enjoyed this episode, follow Collector Nation, leave a 5-star review, and share it with another collector.
- 1 weeks ago26 min
The Future of the Local Card Shop with Burbank Sports Cards
Burbank Sports Cards owner Rob Veres joins Ryan Alford and Brian Ludden live from The National to discuss nearly four decades of building one of the hobby’s most recognizable card shops and how the collector experience continues to evolve. Rob explains why affordable singles remain at the heart of Burbank’s business, how the store can see as many as 1,700 customers in a single day, and how technology, social media and an inventory of roughly 2.4 million different cards have transformed the way collectors shop. The conversation also explores the explosive growth of Pokémon and TCG, changing demographics within the hobby, Burbank’s approach to AI and retail technology, building a multigenerational family business and why Rob believes the future of collecting still comes down to creating an experience people want to be part of. Topics Covered The history and growth of Burbank Sports Cards Affordable cards and the collector experience 1,700 customers in a single day 2.4 million different cards in inventory Pokémon and TCG growth Sports cards vs. TCG Technology and AI in card shops Digital pricing and in-store kiosks Social media’s impact on retail New demographics entering the hobby Building a family business The future of local card shops Why Burbank will remain one destination 🔗 Links Mentioned in This Episode Collector Nation Website: https://thecollectornation.com Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/thecollectornation TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@thecollectornation YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@thecollectornation Collector Station Website: https://thecollectorstation.com Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/thecollectorstation Burbank Sports Cards Website: https://burbankcards.com Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/burbankcards Ryan Alford Website: https://www.ryanalford.com Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/ryanalford Brian Ludden / Ludex Website: https://www.ludex.com App: https://www.ludex.com/download Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/ludexapp ⭐ If you enjoyed this episode, follow Collector Nation, leave a 5-star review, and share it with another collector.
- 2 weeks ago40 min
Are “Junk Wax” Cards About to EXPLODE?!
Ryan Alford, Brian Ludden and Bella are back with another Collector Nation hobby roundtable covering the latest shifts in sports cards, from new technology to overlooked vintage and junk-wax-era cards. The crew breaks down Topps Instant Packs after Ryan tries the new $100 format himself, debating what digital ripping of real physical cards could mean for collectors, hobby shops, breakers, vaulting and card resale. Ryan also explains why breakers may have an overlooked advantage when major cards are pulled and buyers want immediate liquidity. They also talk about the massive card collection Ryan recently picked up, the unexpected Peyton Manning 1/1 hiding inside it, growing interest in older inserts and pop culture cards, the iconic Bo Jackson card, football season returning and what’s next for Collector Station and Collector Nation. Topics Covered Topps Instant Packs The future of sports card ripping $100 four-card packs Fanatics Collect and vaulting Breaker buyback opportunities The Peyton Manning 1/1 discovery Buying massive card collections Junk-wax-era cards gaining value Shaq and Tim Duncan cards Entertainment and pop culture cards Collector Station’s Topps distribution Football Debut Patches Football season and Ludex scan data Bo Jackson’s iconic 1990 card Modern appreciation for junk-wax-era stars 🔗 Links Mentioned in This Episode Collector Nation Website: https://thecollectornation.com Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/thecollectornation TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@thecollectornation YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@thecollectornation Articles Mentioned Topps Chrome Black: https://thecollectornation.com/analysis/buyback-offers-breaker-leverage Time Duncan https://thecollectornation.com/analysis/the-shaq-spike-is-real-it-is-structural-and-the-sports-card-lessons Shaq: https://thecollectornation.com/analysis/shaquille-oneals-card-market-has-doubled-since-mid-july-and-nobody Collector Station Website: https://thecollectorstation.com Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/thecollectorstation Ryan Alford Website: https://www.ryanalford.com Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/ryanalford Brian Ludden / Ludex Website: https://www.ludex.com App: https://www.ludex.com/download Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/ludexapp ⭐ If you enjoyed this episode, follow Collector Nation, leave a 5-star review, and share it with another collector.
- 2 weeks ago21 min
Why Pristine Auction Is Betting Big on Live Selling | Jared Kavlie
Pristine Auction founder and CEO Jared Kavlie joins Ryan Alford live from The National to talk about the rapid evolution of auctions, live selling, and where he sees opportunity in today’s collectibles market. Jared explains why live selling has already grown to roughly half of Pristine Auction’s sales, shares the story behind a Michael Jordan signed rookie that sold in the $40Ks, and breaks down why signed vintage cards and game-used jerseys continue to catch his attention. They also discuss Pokémon, Trade Night at The National, Pristine’s original Days of Thunder car, faster auction formats, and what’s next for Pristine Auction as the hobby continues to evolve. Topics Covered Michael Jordan signed rookie Growth of live selling Signed vintage cards Game-used jerseys Pokémon and TCG The original Days of Thunder car Trade Night at The National 10-second auctions Pristine Auction’s selling model What’s next for Pristine Auction 🔗 Links Mentioned in This Episode Collector Nation Website: https://thecollectornation.com Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/thecollectornation TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@thecollectornation YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@thecollectornation Collector Station Website: https://thecollectorstation.com Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/thecollectorstation Ryan Alford Website: https://www.ryanalford.com Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/ryanalford Jared Kavlie / Pristine Auction Website: https://www.pristineauction.com Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/pristineauction TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@pristineauction ⭐ If you enjoyed this episode, follow Collector Nation, leave a 5-star review, and share it with another collector.
- 3 weeks ago49 min
Is Michael Jordan’s Game-Worn Finals Jersey Worth $15 MILLION?!
Could Michael Jordan’s 1998 Finals jersey really be worth over $15 million? Ryan Alford, Brian Ludden and Bella Shafer break down the upcoming sale, debate what the jersey is actually worth, and discuss whether game-worn memorabilia is becoming an even bigger part of the collectibles market. Their predictions range from $25 million to more than $40 million. They also take a hard look at the new Topps flagship football release, discuss whether affordable wax can still deliver an exciting ripping experience, revisit the iconic 1989 Upper Deck Ken Griffey Jr. rookie, and talk modern chase cards, Frozen Fractors, Minions, SPs and SSPs. Topics Covered Michael Jordan’s 1998 Finals jersey The $100 million valuation debate Game-worn memorabilia vs. cards Topps flagship football Hit rates and affordable wax 1989 Upper Deck Ken Griffey Jr. Kyrie Irving Frozen Fractor Modern inserts and chase cards SP/SSP scarcity Collector Station live selling Check out Pristine Auction and use code NATION at PristineAuction.com and you'll knock $20 off your first win. 🔗 Links Mentioned in This Episode Collector Nation Website: https://thecollectornation.com Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/thecollectornation TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@thecollectornation YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@thecollectornation Collector Station Website: https://thecollectorstation.com Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/thecollectorstation Ryan Alford Website: https://www.ryanalford.com Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/ryanalford Brian Ludden / Ludex Website: https://www.ludex.com App: https://www.ludex.com/download Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/ludexapp ⭐ If you enjoyed this episode, follow Collector Nation, leave a 5-star review, and share it with another collector.
- 3 weeks ago27 min
The $24 Million BABE RUTH Jersey: Barry Meisel on Authenticating Sports History
Barry Meisel has spent nearly three decades helping transform game-worn memorabilia into one of the most fascinating categories in collecting. Live from The National, Barry joins Ryan Alford and Brian Ludden to share how he built MeiGray around one fundamental idea: collectors needed a way to prove that the jersey they were buying was actually worn by the athlete. He explains the forensic process behind photo-matching and shares the stories behind a Michael Jordan Finals jersey that sold for $10.091 million and another game-worn relic that reached $24.12 million. They also discuss counterfeit memorabilia, game-worn relics in trading cards, Steph Curry and Conor McDavid equipment, and why Barry believes authenticated sports memorabilia still has significant room to grow. Topics Covered The origin of MeiGray How photo-matching works Michael Jordan's $10.091M Finals jersey The $24.12M game-worn record Authentication and memorabilia values Fighting counterfeit memorabilia Game-worn relic cards Buying your first game-worn jersey Steph Curry and Conor McDavid equipment The future of game-worn collecting Collector Nation Website: https://thecollectornation.com Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/thecollectornation TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@thecollectornation YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@thecollectornation Collector Station Website: https://thecollectorstation.com Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/thecollectorstation Ryan Alford Website: https://www.ryanalford.com Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/ryanalford Brian Ludden / Ludex Website: https://www.ludex.com App: https://www.ludex.com/download Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/ludexapp Barry Meisel / MeiGray Website: https://www.meigray.com Auctions: https://www.meigrayauctions.com Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/meigrayofficial ⭐ If you enjoyed this episode, follow Collector Nation, leave a 5-star review, and share it with another collector.
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