
Understanding Card Value: Grades, Data, and Demand with Mike Baker and Brian Ludden
From Collector Nation
Published 2/20/2026

From Collector Nation
Published 2/20/2026
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 Baker, founder of Mike Baker Authentication (MBA), and Brian Ludden, co-founder of Ludex, to discuss grading innovation, transparency, and the future…