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CN PodcastEP 55
Rare Tiger Woods Promo, Kevin O’Leary’s $19M Card & Ludex Collection Management
3/6/202636:24
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In this episode of Collector Nation, Ryan Alford and Brian Ludden talk through what’s happening across the sports card hobby right now — from shop updates and card show pickups to how collectors will manage and share their collections as the hobby becomes more digital
Ryan shares recent takeaways from running Collector Station and working local shows, while Brian brings in a unique conversation piece: a Tiger Woods “Year of the Tiger” Toronto Expo promo card numbered to just 20 copies
They also dive into Ludex’s upcoming collection management features — including stackable search, advanced filtering, and the bigger vision of making the hobby feel more like a searchable, always-on marketplace for collectors
Topics Covered
• Ludex collection management tools
• Stackable search and card filtering
• Tiger Woods Toronto Expo promo (/20)
• Kevin O’Leary card necklace moment
• Collector Station shop and show insights
• Discipline and decision-making in sports and collecting
Connect With Guest & Host
Brian Ludden
Founder — Ludex
Website: https://ludex.com
App: Search “Ludex” in the App Store
Ryan Alford
Host — Collector Nation
Website: https://thecollectornation.com
Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/ryanalford
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