Is Topps Taking Over the Hobby? FIFA, WNBA, and What’s Next
In 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 Toronto card show and how the hobby continues to expand across sports and non-sports categories.
They also explore major industry developments, including Fanatics’ continued expansion, PSA grading growth, and evolving retail dynamics.
The conversation provides a practical look at what’s working in the hobby today and what collectors and store owners should be paying attention to.
🔑 Topics CoveredCard show insights and hobby expansion
PSA grading trends and volume growth
Industry consolidation and major players
Retail and store-level challenges
Product trends and collector behavior
Ryan Alford
👉 https://www.ryanisright.com
👉 https://www.instagram.com/ryanalfordBrian Ludden
👉 https://www.ludex.com
👉 https://www.instagram.com/ludexappBella Shafer
👉 https://www.instagram.com/isabellashafer
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