Is the Hobby Recession Proof? Why the Hobby Keeps Growing When Other Investments Don’t

In this episode of Collector Nation, Ryan Alford and Brian Ludden break down what’s really happening in the hobby right now—from record-breaking card sales to the surprising resilience of the collectibles market. With over 40 cards already selling for $1M+ this year alone, the question isn’t if the hobby is growing—it’s how fast. Joined by Executive Producer Bella Shafer, the conversation expands beyond the numbers i