Don’t Go to The National Unprepared: The LUDEX NSCC Survival Guide

The National Sports Collectors Convention can overwhelm even experienced collectors, so Ryan Alford, Bella Shafer, and LUDEX CEO Brian Ludden are sharing what you need to know before walking through the doors. Brian reveals his favorite restaurants, hotels, late-night trading spots, VIP experiences, and the essential LUDEX interactive NSCC map.

The crew also breaks down Fanatics Fest, Cooper Flagg’s potentially multimillion-dollar rookie debut patch autograph, Pokémon Pitch Black, Topps Chrome Baseball, and the flood of new card releases hitting the hobby. Then Bella and Ryan rip Topps Signature Basketball and pull a numbered Dylan Harper Pure insert out of 50.

Whether you’re attending The National for the first time or chasing your next major card, this episode will help you arrive with a plan—and leave room for the unexpected.

TOPICS COVERED

* Fanatics Fest versus The National
* Cooper Flagg’s rookie debut patch autograph
* Brian Ludden’s National restaurant and hotel recommendations
* Trade Night and late-night hotel trading
* The LUDEX interactive NSCC floor map
* VIP events and Collector Nation’s National coverage
* First-time attendee mistakes to avoid
* PSA on-site grading and submission costs
* Topps Chrome Baseball and Inception Basketball
* Pokémon Pitch Black and the upcoming anniversary demand
* Topps Signature Basketball box rip
* Dylan Harper /50, Bronny James and Jeremiah Fears pulls

CONNECT WITH BRIAN LUDDEN & LUDEX

* LUDEX: ludex.com
* Interactive NSCC map and National information: ludex.com/links
* Download the LUDEX app: ludex.com/msadsps
* Brian Ludden on LinkedIn: linkedin.com/in/brianludden
* LUDEX on Instagram: instagram.com/ludexapp

CONNECT WITH RYAN ALFORD & COLLECTOR NATION

* Collector Nation: thecollectornation.com
* Collector Nation app: app.thecollectornation.com
* Ryan Alford: ryanalford.com
* Ryan on Instagram: instagram.com/ryanalford